Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Noeigati vs Hun
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Thibodeaux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Matija Maestro has been cut.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux moves away from the strike by Maestro.
Maestro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a jab but it's blocked by Maestro.
Maestro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maestro lands a jab to the head.
Maestro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maestro slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Maestro throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Maestro moves out of range.
Maestro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maestro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Nice shot by Thibodeaux.
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Maestro's front leg with a kick but Maestro checks it.
Both fighters circling a little - Thibodeaux finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maestro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Maestro's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux throws out a loose jab but Maestro uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Maestro loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Maestro checks a leg kick.
Thibodeaux looks for the body kick but Maestro saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thibodeaux looks to score with a jab to the body but Maestro is just out of range.
A cross from Maestro lands.
Thibodeaux digs a good hook to Maestro's body.
Maestro digs a good body shot into Thibodeaux's ribs.
Thibodeaux misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Maestro counters with a takedown into side control.

Thibodeaux throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maestro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thibodeaux was well out of range. Poor timing from Maestro.
Thibodeaux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maestro throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Maestro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maestro.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maestro.
Maestro lands with a shot to the body.
Maestro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Thibodeaux throws an overhand right that lands on Maestro's shoulder, as Maestro tries to avoid the shot.
Thibodeaux takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maestro throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Maestro missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maestro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thibodeaux scrambles back to his feet.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maestro slips a straight right by Thibodeaux.
Maestro lands a nice looking body shot.
Maestro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thibodeaux.
Maestro cracks Thibodeaux with a good jab.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maestro takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Maestro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux throws out a loose jab but Maestro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maestro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thibodeaux but Thibodeaux pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pacome Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Thibodeaux.#T3#
Maestro swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a body kick.
Maestro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maestro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Maestro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maestro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thibodeaux rather than just go for the knockout.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maestro loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Maestro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maestro misses the jab.
Thibodeaux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maestro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maestro throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maestro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thibodeaux counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maestro misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick from Thibodeaux, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thibodeaux cracks Maestro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Maestro moves out of range. #T4#
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maestro was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maestro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thibodeaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux lands an overhand right.
Thibodeaux misses with a series of wild punches.
Thibodeaux lands with a nice body punch.
Thibodeaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maestro.
Thibodeaux connects with a body shot.
Maestro takes a swing at Thibodeaux's ribcage but misses.
Maestro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thibodeaux is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Maestro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maestro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thibodeaux but Thibodeaux pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Maestro blocks it.
Maestro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Maestro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pacome Thibodeaux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Maestro lands with a good body shot.
Maestro throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with a few strikes there.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maestro moves away.
Thibodeaux feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maestros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thibodeaux looks to land a combination but Maestro avoids it well.
Thibodeaux on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maestro shoots in for a takedown but Thibodeaux shows good takedown defense.
Thibodeaux throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maestro tries to move into range but Thibodeaux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pacome Thibodeaux is winning the standup battle so far.
Maestro digs a good body shot into Thibodeaux's ribs.
Maestro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#That has opened up Matija Maestro's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maestro misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a big counter combination but Maestro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thibodeaux blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Thibodeaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thibodeaux swings widly with a right hand
and Maestro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maestro can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Maestro ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Thibodeaux scores with a hook.
Thibodeaux lands with an uppercut that bounces Maestro off the cage and back into range.#ROC#Maestro is rocked!
Good standup being displayed there by Thibodeaux as he connects with a hook.
Maestro is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Maestro works Thibodeaux's body with a nice hook.
Maestro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maestro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Maestro to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Maestro looks to clinch but Thibodeaux throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Maestro taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pacome Thibodeaux!

Event: HFA 27
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Shelton lands a head shot.
Michigan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shelton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shelton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michigan moves away.
Shelton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shelton just misses with a punch to the body.
Shelton connects with a crisp jab.
Michigan throws an off balance right hand
enabling Shelton to counter with a crisp jab.
Michigan misses with a hook.
It looked like Shelton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Michigan.
Shelton lands a glancing blow to the side of Michigan's head.
Shelton throws out a loose jab but Michigan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michigan moves out of range of the strikes.
Shelton lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michigan throws an off balance right hand
and Shelton counters with a nice uppercut.
Shelton jabs Michigan right on the nose. Michigan blinks but takes it well.
A shot to the body from Michigan misses
and Shelton counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Michigan is rocked!
Michigan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cody Shelton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Shelton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shelton misses with a hook. Michigan ducked under it nicely.
Michigan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd cheers as Shelton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Michigan doesn't seem phased though.
Shelton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shelton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Michigan on the side of the head.
Michigan throws a jab when Shelton was well out of range.
Shelton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shelton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shelton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Michigan.
Michigan avoids the body shot from Shelton.
Michigan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shelton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Michigan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shelton circles away.
Shelton is looking to counter punch.
Shelton lands with a cross.
A left lands for Michigan.
Shelton avoids the body shot from Michigan. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michigan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shelton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Michigan cracks Shelton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bob Michigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michigan scores with a jab to the body.
Shelton throws a big shot that misses.
Shelton sets himself, and Michigan steps forward looking for the clinch! Shelton avoids it this time.
Michigan walks into a jab.
Michigan throws a hook but Shelton avoids it easily.
Shelton lands with a shot to the body.
Michigan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shelton moves out of range of the strikes.
Michigan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Michigan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shelton.#KD#
Shelton feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Michigan sprawling to the canvas! Michigan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Shelton finish him?!
Michigan is still on wobbly legs! Can Shelton finish him?
Shelton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shelton connects with a body shot.
Michigan moves away from the strike by Shelton.
Michigan gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Shelton gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cody Shelton!
Cody Shelton retains his lightweight title!
Cody Shelton spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SSKT 24 Chai vs Jarol
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
DeMarco throws a jab when Canasta was well out of range.
Canasta staying out of range there.
Canasta throws out a counter right but DeMarco avoids it with no problem.
DeMarco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Canasta misses.
Canasta has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as DeMarco is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Canasta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Canasta tries to clinch up but DeMarco circles away and keeps his distance.
DeMarco appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Canasta swings widly with a right hand
and DeMarco counters with a left and a right that stings Canasta.
DeMarco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeMarco swats away the attempt to clinch by Canasta.
A jab lands there for Canasta.
DeMarco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canasta.
DeMarco slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
DeMarco throws a nice head kick!
Canasta blocks a head kick by DeMarco.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Canasta misses with a head kick.
Canasta throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and DeMarco counters by clinching up.
DeMarco blocking some punches.
DeMarco lands a damaging elbow.
DeMarco blocking some punches. #T1#
DeMarco tries a body shot but Canasta blocks it.
DeMarco presses Canasta against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Canasta misses with the head strike.
DeMarco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Canasta tries a body shot but DeMarco blocks it.
A short body shot lands from DeMarco as the two fighters clinch.
DeMarco lands an elbow inside that Canasta shrugs off.
Nice body punch from DeMarco - that landed with a thud.
DeMarco misses with a body punch.
Canasta lands a hook that snaps the head of DeMarco backwards.
Canasta throws a punch but it's blocked by DeMarco.
Canasta throws a punch but it's blocked by DeMarco.
DeMarco throws an elbow but it misses.
DeMarco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Sam Canasta has been cut.
DeMarco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeMarco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
DeMarco digs a right hand underneath Canasta's ribcage. Canasta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeMarco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Canasta throws a punch but it's blocked by DeMarco.
I was talking to DeMarco's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
DeMarco blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
DeMarco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
DeMarco cracks Canasta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
DeMarco misses with a low kick.
Canasta avoids the body shot from DeMarco.
DeMarco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canasta.
DeMarco throws a series of punches but Canasta moves out of range.
Canasta throws an overhand right that lands on DeMarco's shoulder, as DeMarco tries to avoid the shot.
DeMarco throws a body punch but Canasta moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Canasta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice leg kick from DeMarco, right into the meat of the thigh.
Canasta moves in looking to clinch but DeMarco pushes him off.
DeMarco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Canasta misses with a low kick as DeMarco jumps back.
DeMarco lands a nice looking kick to the body. Canasta takes a step back to recover.
DeMarco shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice cross by DeMarco.
Canasta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from DeMarco.
DeMarco throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Canasta.
DeMarco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeMarco avoids the body shot from Canasta.
DeMarco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Canasta misses with a looping right.#T3#
DeMarco misses with a straight left.
Canasta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DeMarco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Canasta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeMarco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Canasta doesn't manage to clinch there - DeMarco circles away.
Canasta doesn't manage to clinch there - DeMarco circles away.
Canasta throws a shot to the body.
Canasta throws a jab when DeMarco was well out of range.
DeMarco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sam Canasta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canasta looks to throw the jab but DeMarco is out of range.
Canasta misses with a left hand #CL#
and DeMarco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by DeMarco.
Canasta misses with some punches.
Canasta misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for DeMarco. #BC#
DeMarco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeMarco lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Canasta moves in looking to clinch but DeMarco pushes him off.
DeMarco thuds his right hand into Canasta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Canasta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeMarco blocks a jab.#T4#
DeMarco ducks under a wild hook from Canasta.
A big left from Canasta misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeMarco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeMarco throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Canasta throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and DeMarco counters by moving into the clinch.
DeMarco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Canasta fails to land.
Canasta struggles to land a body shot inside as DeMarco controls his hands.
A hook to the body from DeMarco.
DeMarco lands a body punch.
Canasta looks winded!
DeMarco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DeMarco lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by DeMarco. #ROC#Canasta is rocked!
DeMarco lands a shoulder strike.
Canasta is still on wobbly legs! Can DeMarco finish him?
DeMarco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeMarco lands a damaging elbow.
A hook to the body from DeMarco.
DeMarco creates a bit of distance and cracks Canasta with a big uppercut! Canasta goes down! The referee pushes DeMarco away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Canasta make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! DeMarco takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Drayk DeMarco!
Drayk DeMarco seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Conquest XVI
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Stroganov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cuervo.
A telegraphed right hand from Cuervo misses the target. #TD#
Stroganov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cuervo!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stroganov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cuervo is trying to improve his position.
Stroganov lands a few punches from side control.
Stroganov working the ground and pound.
Stroganov lands a nice forearm strike.
Cuervo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cuervo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuervo wants to control but Stroganov postures up.
Cuervo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Stroganov is staying active.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cuervo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Stroganov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cuervo on the ground.
Stroganov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cuervo some visible discomfort. #T1#
Cuervo is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC#Cuervo is rocked!
Stroganov is working Cuervo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cuervo is still in real trouble! Can Stroganov finish him?
A big shot lands for Stroganov! That's hurt Cuervo! Will he recover? Stroganov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Stroganov!
Viktor Stroganov is the new featherweight champion!
Viktor Stroganov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Jose Cuervo was interviewed post fight and said 'I don't think i would be as happy as him knowing everyone thought i was gay. I would love a rematch so nobody thinks I just lost to a faggot. Dana white paid me off so he would win. Forgive me, I just don't make enough as a fighter and my moms rent keeps going up.'.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Leite
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kalambay throws out the jab.
Luciano thinks about the counter body kick.
Kalambay connects with a crisp jab.
Luciano misses with a low kick as Kalambay jumps back.
Kalambay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kalambay scores with a kick to the midsection.
Luciano throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kalambay to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano misses with a wild body shot.
Luciano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good shot there by Kalambay .
Luciano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kalambay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick by Luciano misses
and Kalambay counters with a good low kick that Luciano was not able to check.
Kalambay avoids the body shot from Luciano.
Kalambay lunges at Luciano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Luciano's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalambay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luciano gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Kalambay lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A head kick misses from Luciano.
Kalambay feints and then cracks Luciano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Luciano down.
Kalambay with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kalambay avoids the head kick by Luciano.
Luciano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A solid body kick from Kalambay .
Luciano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kalambay lands with an overhand left.
Luciano misses the jab.
Luciano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano tries to land a leg kick but Kalambay saw it coming and moves away.
Luciano walks into a jab.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Kalambay on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kalambay is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kalambay just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalambay bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Luciano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Luciano misses with a body shot.
Kalambay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kalambay throws a shot to the body.
Kalambay throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Luciano walks into a straight right hand from Kalambay .
Kalambay with a jab.
Kalambay looks to land a right hand but Luciano moved out of range.
Kalambay blocks a jab.#CL#
Kalambay closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Luciano tries to pull guard but Kalambay forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Luciano manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Kalambay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Luciano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kalambay has managed to get both his arms back between Luciano's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Luciano is looking for a triangle but Kalambay pushes his legs off easily.
Kalambay 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Luciano is looking for a triangle but Kalambay pushes his legs off easily.
Kalambay preventing the sweep. #T4#
Kalambay slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kalambay 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kalambay preventing the sweep.
Kalambay passes Luciano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kalambay in particular looking to stall.
Luciano is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sumbu Kalambay dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kalambay thuds a left hand into Luciano's body.
A slow jab from Kalambay misses its intended target. #CL#
Kalambay drives through and clinches with Luciano against the cage.
Kalambay blocking some punches.
Kalambay lands a nice shot to the body.
Kalambay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luciano can do to turn this around?
Kalambay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
Kalambay tries to throw a body punch but Luciano avoids it by throwing Kalambay back against the cage.
Kalambay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Luciano is defending well for now.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalambay tries a body shot but Luciano blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalambay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kalambay is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kalambay .
Kalambay scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalambay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano misses with a body punch. #T1#
A short left from Kalambay .
Kalambay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Kalambay pushes Luciano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalambay lands a body punch in the clinch.
Luciano is breathing heavily.
Kalambay lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kalambay cracks Luciano with a nice body shot.
Kalambay digs a right hand underneath Luciano's ribcage. Luciano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Luciano takes a shot to the head.
Kalambay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luciano takes a shot to the head.
Kalambay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kalambay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kalambay effectively controlling the action here.
Luciano takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Luciano is rocked!
Kalambay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kalambay lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Kalambay gets through Luciano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#KD#
Kalambay drops Luciano onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Luciano is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Luciano is still on wobbly legs! Can Kalambay finish him?
Kalambay lands a huge knee in the clinch and it's knocked Luciano out! Massive knee - he's celebrating with his corner and the crowd showing their appreciation!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Sumbu Kalambay !

Event: 3SD 3
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Bacon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bacon just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown but Bacon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Bacon throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Bacon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Bacon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Bacon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bacon misses with a body shot.
Chris Bacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lee at a distance.
Lee lands with a good body shot.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bacon.
Lee moves away from the strike by Bacon.
Lee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Bacon sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chris Bacon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Lee.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Bacon, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Bacon against the ropes but Bacon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bacon was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Bacon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A combination from Bacon does no damage. #TD2#
Lee fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bacon to the ground. Lee is now in Bacon's guard.
Lee won't allow Bacon to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Bacon has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lee doesn't defend quickly enough and Bacon has managed to lock this one up! Can Lee escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bacon on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chris Bacon!

Event: C357: Duran vs Slaissi
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Viikinki cracks a nice hook into Santos's ribs.
Viikinki looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Viikinki takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Santos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Viikinki looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Santos jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Viikinki just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Viikinki misses with a straight left.
Santos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Viikinki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Viikinki.
As Viikinki backs away, Santos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Viikinki misses.
As Viikinki backs away, Santos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Viikinki connects with a body shot that sends Santos's belly button to the back.
Viikinki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Santos scores with a kick to the body.
Santos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Santiago Santos has been cut.
Viikinki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Viikinki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viikinki lands a lovely overhand right.
Viikinki misses with a left hand
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Viikinki throws a lazy head kick #KD#
and Santos counters with a crisp right hand that drops Viikinki! Santos lets Viikinki back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Santos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Viikinki throws an overhand right that lands on Santos's shoulder, as Santos tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Santos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Viikinki.#T2#
Santos slips a jab and a cross from Viikinki.
Viikinki throws a poor cross that misses
and Santos counters with a body kick.
Viikinki looks winded!
Viikinki tries to score with a low kick but Santos moves his leg out of the way.
Santos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Santos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Viikinki doesn't seem bothered though. #KD#
Santos cracks Viikinki with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Viikinki looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Santos finish him? #ROC#Viikinki is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tony Viikinki has been cut.
Viikinki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Viikinki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santos counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santiago Santos!

Event: Conquest XIV
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Santos tries to clinch up but Cuervo circles away and keeps his distance.
Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Cuervo misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cuervo. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santos throws a big counter combination but Cuervo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cuervo.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Cuervo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santos throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cuervo.#TD#
Cuervo gets caught napping as Santos dives in and scores a takedown. Cuervo manages to retain guard.
Cuervo keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Cuervo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cuervo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santos scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cuervo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cuervo is trying to keep Santos in close. #T1##SUB2#
Cuervo looking for subs off his back but Santos has passed one foot through into half guard.
Santos trying to control the action but Cuervo is working from the bottom. #SU#
Santos postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Cuervo to stand up.
Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cuervo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cuervo misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Santos drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
Santos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cuervo's head.
Santos trying to control but Cuervo is working from the bottom.
Santos throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Santos lying in Cuervo's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Cuervo decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Santos taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Cuervo!
A very excited looking Jose Cuervo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SSKT 23 San Chai vs Shitnobi
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
DeMarco scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rogan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rogan throws a shot from downtown. DeMarco moves away and avoids it.
DeMarco moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rogan throws a jab but it's blocked by DeMarco.
DeMarco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rogan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeMarco.
DeMarco throwing a counter right hand but Rogan manages to avoid it.
Rogan moves out of range as DeMarco throws a body kick.
DeMarco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alex Rogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogan throws a hook but DeMarco avoids it easily.
Rogan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from DeMarco. That one must have hurt.
DeMarco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeMarco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rogan throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeMarco misses with a body kick.
DeMarco cracks a nice hook into Rogan's ribs.
Rogan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rogan misses with a looping left.
Rogan throws a jab but it's blocked by DeMarco.
DeMarco takes a swing at Rogan's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Rogan pushes DeMarco up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Rogan breaks the clinch.
Rogan throws a body punch but DeMarco moves out of range. #T1#
DeMarco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DeMarco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rogan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
DeMarco throws a low kick, looking for Rogan's leg but Rogan calmly moves out of range.
Rogan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeMarco. DeMarco obviously looking to wear him down.
Rogan throws the left hand but DeMarco avoids the punch easily.
Rogan throws a hook but DeMarco blocks it.
Rogan throws a right and a left that both miss.
DeMarco moves away from the strike by Rogan.
DeMarco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
DeMarco throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeMarco lands a jab to Rogan's midsection.
Rogan misses with a body shot.
DeMarco swings for the body but Rogan moves out of range.
DeMarco throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rogan's head.
DeMarco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rogan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rogan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeMarco throws a nice head kick!
Rogan throws a jab but it's blocked by DeMarco.
DeMarco seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
DeMarco swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Rogan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeMarco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rogan at a distance.
Rogan wants to clinch.
DeMarco is looking to counter punch.
DeMarco lands a right hook to the body.
DeMarco is looking to wear down Rogan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
DeMarco takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rogan lands an overhand right.
Nice body kick from DeMarco.
Rogan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rogan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rogan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeMarco scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from DeMarco finds it's way through Rogan's defenses.
DeMarco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rogan.#CL2#
Rogan rushes DeMarco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
DeMarco can't find room to land a body shot as Rogan controls the action.
Rogan blocks a body shot from DeMarco. #T3#
DeMarco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rogan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rogan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeMarco is looking to break free of the clinch but Rogan has double underhooks.
Rogan avoids the elbow strike from DeMarco, against the cage.
DeMarco is trying to break free.
DeMarco misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeMarco can't find room to land a body shot as Rogan controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeMarco.
DeMarco throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rogan blocks a body shot from DeMarco.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeMarco.
Rogan lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Rogan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rogan takes an elbow to the temple.
Rogan misses with the head strike.
Rogan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rogan.
Rogan scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Rogan tries to work over DeMarco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rogan avoids the elbow strike from DeMarco, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, DeMarco scores with a nice short uppercut.
DeMarco misses with some punches.
Rogan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rogan lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeMarco backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeMarco pushes off an throws an elbow but Rogan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rogan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeMarco.
Rogan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rogan blocking some punches.
DeMarco misses with an elbow over the top.
Rogan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeMarcos head. #BC2#
Rogan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by DeMarco.
Some wild striking there from Rogan. #CL2#
Rogan rushes DeMarco and presses him up against the cage.
Rogan throws a head punch that misses. #T5#
DeMarco misses with an elbow strike.
Rogan blocks the elbow strike.
Rogan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeMarco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rogan blocks a body shot from DeMarco.
DeMarco misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Rogan manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Rogan misses.
DeMarco slips a jab from Rogan.
DeMarco takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#It looks like Drayk DeMarco has been cut.
DeMarco throws a head kick but Rogan moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by DeMarco as he connects with a hook.
Rogan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeMarco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeMarco lands with a slapping head kick.
DeMarco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rogan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from DeMarco.
Rogan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick misses from DeMarco.
DeMarco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T6#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeMarco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Rogan darts in and clinches DeMarco up against the cage.
DeMarco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rogan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeMarco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rogan backwards.
DeMarco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeMarco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rogan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
DeMarco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rogan throws a hook but DeMarco blocks it.
Rogan cracks DeMarco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
DeMarco keeps Rogan at a distance using the push kick.
Rogan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rogan misses with a two punch combination.
Rogan misses with a left hand
and DeMarco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Rogan misses.
DeMarco seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rogan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between DeMarco's hands.
DeMarco swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T7#
Rogan misses with a hook.
Rogan blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Rogan has closed the distance and engaged DeMarco in a clinch.
Rogan pushes DeMarco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rogan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rogan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rogan. #BC2#
Rogan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rogan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rogan misses with a two punch combination.
DeMarco getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rogan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! DeMarco had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
DeMarco scores with a sloppy right hand. Rogan should have avoided that one.
DeMarco shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from DeMarco.
DeMarco slips a straight right by Rogan.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by DeMarco!
Rogan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rogan throws out a powerful jab.#T8#
DeMarco moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
DeMarco's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rogan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! DeMarco scrambles back to his feet.
Rogan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#DeMarco is rocked!
DeMarco glances at the clock... BAM! Rogan nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends DeMarco crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, DeMarco is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alex Rogan!
A relieved looking Alex Rogan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: FCL - 59
Date: Oct 25, 2024

#R1#
Donk. Kuja catches Yomero right on the button with a cross.
Yomero looks to throw the jab but Kuja is out of range.
Yomero tries for a takedown but Kuja sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kuja avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuja looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yomero tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kuja defends well and Yomero ends up having to push Kuja into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yomero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuja avoids it really well and circles away.
Arsi Kuja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johel Yomero.
Yomero shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuja sprawls well. He's pushed Yomero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kuja ducks under a wild hook from Yomero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Yomero.
Yomero on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kuja looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Kuja moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Kuja.
Kuja just leaning against Yomero, taking a breather. #T1#
Kuja lands a nice uppercut.
Kuja lands with a left to the head.
Kuja misses with a punch on the inside.
Yomero tries to throw a body punch but Kuja avoids it by throwing Yomero back against the cage.
Yomero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuja lands a shoulder strike.
Kuja lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yomero backwards.
Yomero misses with a punch on the inside.
Yomero tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yomero misses with the head strike.
Kuja lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kuja.
Good body shot from Kuja.
Kuja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yomero backwards.
A short body shot lands from Kuja as the two fighters clinch.
Kuja blocks an uppercut.
Yomero tries to pull guard but Kuja forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Kuja.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuja lands with a short shot to the head.
Yomero has a couple of punches blocked by Kuja.
Kuja lands a hook that snaps the head of Yomero backwards. #T2#
Kuja digs a right hand into Yomero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yomero's gas tank.
Kuja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuja throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yomero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Kuja.
Kuja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yomero backwards.
Kuja holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kuja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuja working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Kuja.
A short left from Kuja.
Yomero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuja cracks Yomero with a nice body shot.
Yomero looks winded!
Yomero struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuja controls his hands.
Kuja lands a body punch.
Kuja lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Kuja.
Nice body punch from Kuja - that landed with a thud.
Kuja working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Kuja pushes Yomero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuja lands a shoulder strike.
Kuja is pushing Yomero up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kuja is pressed up against the cage. Yomero has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kuja down to the mat. Kuja avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kuja turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arsi Kuja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yomero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yomero tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yomero with a poor takedown
and Yomero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Kuja. #ROC#Yomero is rocked!
Kuja looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuja circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Yomero to the canvas! Yomero doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kuja keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arsi Kuja!
Arsi Kuja decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: FCL - 59
Date: Oct 25, 2024

#R1#
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Montgomery is just out of range.
Montgomery tries to close the distance and clinch but Nurmagomedov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Montgomery with a hook.
Nurmagomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nurmagomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Montgomery at a distance.
Montgomery ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Montgomery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montgomery bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Lyubof Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov jabs at Montgomery's body.
Montgomery's coach down at Copes was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Montgomery's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Montgomery has managed to clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nurmagomedov misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Montgomery breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montgomery throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmagomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montgomery.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook.
Montgomery slips under a jab from Nurmagomedov.#T1#
Nurmagomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Montgomery at a distance.
Nurmagomedov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Montgomery.
Nurmagomedov lands with a nice body punch.
Nurmagomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nurmagomedov jabs Montgomery right on the nose. Montgomery blinks but takes it well.
Montgomery has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Montgomery there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Montgomery as he connects with a hook.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montgomery moves out of range of the strikes.
Montgomery bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montgomery throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it.
Montgomery moves in looking to clinch but Nurmagomedov pushes him off.
Montgomery tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Montgomery bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Nurmagomedov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Montgomery looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Montgomery can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Montgomery has escaped the position, nice work there.
Montgomery tries to buck Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes. #T3#
Nurmagomedov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montgomery is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov connects with a decent elbow.
Nurmagomedov lands a few punches from side control.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Montgomery is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Montgomery struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Nurmagomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T4##SUB#
Nurmagomedov tries for a kimura but Montgomery is defending well. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nurmagomedov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes.
Nurmagomedov lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Montgomery, who protects the arm well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lyubof Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyubof Nurmagomedov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nurmagomedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Montgomery sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nurmagomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nurmagomedov.
Montgomery blocking some punches.
Nurmagomedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nurmagomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nurmagomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Montgomery jumps guard but Nurmagomedov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nurmagomedov is trying to drag Montgomery to the mat but Montgomery just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Montgomery uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyubof Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Montgomery escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jake Montgomery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montgomery manages to avoid it.#T1#
Montgomery lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Montgomery tries to clinch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Montgomery bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Jake Montgomery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montgomery sizes up Nurmagomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Montgomery might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nurmagomedov walks into a stiff left hand from Montgomery.
A big right from Nurmagomedov misses.
Montgomery looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Montgomery.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Montgomery thuds his right hand into Nurmagomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Nurmagomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Montgomery tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nurmagomedov is in Montgomery's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Nurmagomedov cracks Montgomery with a solid left hand.
Nurmagomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nurmagomedov cracks Montgomery with a big right hand but Montgomery just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T2#
Nurmagomedov landing a few strikes.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Montgomery wants to control but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Montgomery taking a bit of punishment here - Nurmagomedov scoring with strikes.
Montgomery is trying to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov looks up at the clock and then as Montgomery takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nurmagomedov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches and elbows.
Montgomery is trying to control Nurmagomedov's posture but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Nurmagomedov cracks Montgomery with a big elbow.
Nurmagomedov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Montgomery tries to buck Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nurmagomedov cracks Montgomery with a big elbow.
Lyubof Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Montgomery tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nurmagomedov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nurmagomedov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Montgomery looks calm but he's in trouble here. Nurmagomedov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Montgomery is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Nurmagomedov lets go of the hold and Montgomery can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lyubof Nurmagomedov!
As Lyubof Nurmagomedov got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Alhamdulillah, all respect to my opponent. He try very hard.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2024

#R1##TD#
Maestro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Father looks like he's trying to stand up.
Maestro not doing much here.
Maestro working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Maestro moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestro just content to control the position.
Maestro cracks Father with a big right hand but Father just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T1#
Father tries to escape but Maestro is in control.
Maestro working the ground and pound.
Maestro is chipping away with strikes.
Maestro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Father to see if he's OK.
Maestro working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Maestro working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
Maestro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maestro is working Father over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Maestro is working to tighten his grip on Father's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Father has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Maestro is really squeezing tight and eventually Father passes out! Maestro breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matija Maestro!
After winning the bout, Matija Maestro thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NG 15
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Michigan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Michigan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magyar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magyar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Michigan tries to avoid it but Magyar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Michigan to the ground. Michigan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Michigan throws out a loose jab but Magyar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michigan lands with a shot to the body.
Magyar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michigan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michigan with a nice cross.
Magyar darts in looking for a takedown but Michigan gets double underhooks and turns Magyar into the cage.
Michigan takes a swing at Magyar's ribcage but misses.
Michigan throws a big shot that misses.
Donk. Michigan catches Magyar right on the button with a cross.#ROC#Magyar is rocked!
Magyar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Michigan counters with a big left hand that crumples Magyar! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Michigan!
Bob Michigan retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Bob Michigan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Miklos Magyar was interviewed post fight and said 'It is what it is'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2024

#R1#
Maestro misses with a hook. Master ducked under it nicely.
Master lands a slapping body shot.
Master jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maestro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kimchi Master seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Master darts in trying to clinch
and Maestro counters with a straight right hand.
Maestro stuns Master with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maestro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Master tries to clinch up.
Maestro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Master.#ROC2#Master is rocked!
Maestro looks to land a right hand but Master moved out of range.
Oh Master is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Master takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Master misses with an uppercut. Maestro saw that one coming.
Master takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maestro keeps the fight on the outside.
Maestro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Master.
Master seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Maestro takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Master is fighting off a takedown attempt but Maestro is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Master to the mat. Master regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Maestro working some strikes from top position.
Maestro is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Maestro landing some decent shots from guard.
Maestro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maestro prevents Master from getting back to his feet.
Maestro slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Maestro is trying for a kimura here. Master looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Maestro wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matija Maestro!
During a confident post fight interview, Matija Maestro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C351: Cheese vs Geno III
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Rivera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viikinki.
Rivera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Viikinki is just out of range.
Viikinki scores with a hook to the body. Rivera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rivera ducks under a wild hook from Viikinki.
Rivera went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Viikinki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rivera scores with a punch to the head.
Viikinki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rivera.
Viikinki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Viikinki scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#It looks like Malcolm Rivera has been cut.
We've been told by Rivera's head coaches at ðŸ¤¡Is It Avatary Enough?ðŸ¤¡ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD2#
Viikinki sends Rivera crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Viikinki is motioning to the referee to let Rivera up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viikinki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Viikinki with a nice calf kick.
Rivera defending well as Viikinki loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Viikinki. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Viikinki has knocked Rivera down with a huge combo! Viikinki steps away and waves a wobbly Rivera back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Rivera is rocked!#T1#
Viikinki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rivera.
Viikinki moves forwards but Rivera connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Viikinki steps in with a hook that catches Rivera right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Viikinki follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Rivera looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Viikinki!
Tony Viikinki bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SMASH: Buddha vs Ghetea
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Luciano with a poor takedown
letting Siuta counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Charles Luciano has been cut.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand
and Siuta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luciano looks to land a body kick but Siuta moved away.
It seemed like Siuta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luciano throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Jan Siuta has been cut.
Siuta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luciano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Luciano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Siuta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luciano misses the jab.
Siuta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Luciano with a nice calf kick.
A shot to the liver by Luciano. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Luciano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Siutas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Siuta on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Luciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Siuta connects with a body shot that sends Luciano's belly button to the back.
Luciano throws a lazy body kick
and Siuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luciano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luciano throws a jab but it's blocked by Siuta.
Siuta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Luciano has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Siuta swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
A low kick from Luciano misses
and Siuta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
A low kick from Luciano is predictable there
and Siuta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luciano goes for a double leg but Siuta avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Siuta continues to drive forward.
Siuta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano tries to break free but Siuta pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Luciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luciano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Siuta throws a counter combo.#TD#
Luciano closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Siuta did well to prevent Luciano getting side control.
Siuta is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Siuta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Siuta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Luciano forces his way into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Siuta actively working from the bottom here.
Luciano is keen to just control but Siuta is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Luciano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Siuta sees it coming and defends easily.
Siuta trying to get back to full guard but Luciano takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Siuta working to try and regain half guard.
Siuta is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T4#
Siuta avoids a series of strikes thrown by Luciano.
Siuta felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Luciano is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Luciano extends the arm and Siuta is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Luciano!
Charles Luciano thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2024

#R1#
Maestro connects with a body shot.
A lazy left from Maestro finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Breischer.
Breischer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Breischer fails to land with a series of punches.
Breischer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maestro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maestro with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Breischer misses the target.
Breischer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maestro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maestro misses the body punch
and Breischer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Breischer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maestro.
Breischer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maestro with a hook.
Matija Maestro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Maestro finds it's way through Breischer's defenses.
A shot to the liver by Maestro. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Maestro lands a nice shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Breischer. Those never looked like landing.
Maestro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Breischer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Breischer walks into a stiff left hand from Maestro.
Maestro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Breischer was well out of range. Poor timing from Maestro.
Breischer throws a hook to the side of Maestro's head but Maestro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Breischer takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Breischer gets tackled into the cage by Maestro. Maestro maintains the clinch.
Breischer is trying to force a seperation but Maestro has the dominant position.
Maestro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maestro pushes Breischer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Breischer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maestro lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maestro takes a swing at Breischer's ribcage but misses.
Maestro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maestro tries to clinch but Breischer moves away
and Breischer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maestro scores with a shot to the body.
Maestro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maestro thuds his right hand into Breischer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maestro shoots in looking for a takedown but Breischer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maestro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maestro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Breischer throws a body shot but no joy.
Maestro appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Maestro drives through with a takedown into Breischer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Breischer controlling the position.
Maestro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Breischer is keeping the position for now.
Maestro postures up. #T3#
Breischer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Breischer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maestro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Breischer keeping full guard, as Maestro tries to pass.
Maestro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Breischer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Breischer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maestro.
Maestro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maestro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Maestro swings for the body but Breischer moves out of range.
A nice side step and Breischer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Breischer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Breischer duly obliges.
Maestro is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maestro is looking to wear down Breischer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maestro jabs at Breischer's body.
Breischer misses with an uppercut. Maestro saw that one coming.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maestro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Maestro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matija Maestro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Breischer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maestro.
Breischer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maestro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Breischer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Breischer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Maestro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Breischer.
Breischer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Maestro clinches up against the cage.
Maestro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Breischer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maestro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Breischer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Breischer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breischer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maestro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Breischer. #TD#
Maestro shoots in and gets a takedown into Breischer's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maestro throws an elbow that misses. Breischer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maestro's guard. Nice move by Breischer!#REVB##T1##SUB#
Maestro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Breischer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Breischer is sitting in close to Maestro's body. Maestro has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Breischer is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Breischer is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Maestro.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matija Maestro!
Our winner, Matija Maestro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Kert Breischer was interviewed post fight and said 'The MACHIIIIINNNNNNEEE!!!'.

Event: SSKT 22 Fireworks
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
DeMarco lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Allen wants to clinch up but DeMarco keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Allen drives through and clinches with DeMarco against the cage.
DeMarco misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeMarco.#CUT2#It looks like Xander Allen has been cut.
Allen throws a punch but it's blocked by DeMarco.
DeMarco blocking some punches. #BC#
Allen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Allen clinches up with DeMarco and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Allen manages to break the clinch.
Allen throws a right hand that misses
and DeMarco counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Allen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Allen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeMarco digs a good hook to Allen's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeMarco lands with a shot to the body.
DeMarco goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A jab from Allen misses.
DeMarco defending well as Allen loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Allen takes the fight into the clinch.
DeMarco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow. #T1##BC2#
DeMarco breaks the clinch.
DeMarco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
DeMarco slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on DeMarco's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
DeMarco displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Allen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of DeMarco's head.
Allen swinging wildly here.
DeMarco lands a jab to Allen's midsection.
Allen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
DeMarco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
DeMarco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
DeMarco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeMarco.
Allen misses with a looping right.
DeMarco looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Xander Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeMarco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
And DeMarco responds with a good body kick, but Allen manages to step out the way in time.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeMarco.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeMarco.#T2#
Allen misses with a jab, cross combination.
DeMarco looks to throw the jab but Allen is out of range.
Allen defending well as DeMarco loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Allen catches DeMarco right on the button with a cross.
A big left from Allen misses.
DeMarco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Allen.
DeMarco throws out a counter right but Allen avoids it with no problem.
Allen tests DeMarco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DeMarco takes one to the side of the head.
Allen throws a series of punches but DeMarco avoids them all with ease.
DeMarco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DeMarco lunges at Allen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Allen's hand.
Allen slips under a jab from DeMarco.
DeMarco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Allen throws out a loose jab but DeMarco uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeMarco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Allen misses with an uppercut. DeMarco saw that one coming.#T3#
DeMarco throws an overhand right that lands on Allen's shoulder, as Allen tries to avoid the shot.
Allen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
DeMarco throws a big shot that misses.
Allen scores with a nice head shot.
Nice defenses there by DeMarco.#CL#
Allen rushes DeMarco and presses him up against the cage.
Allen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Allen blocks a body shot from DeMarco. #BC#
Allen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeMarco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Allen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Allen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeMarco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeMarco connects with a right hand. Allen shakes it off.
Allen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
DeMarco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Allen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Allen throws a right hand that misses
and DeMarco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeMarco scores with a leg kick.
DeMarco swats away the attempt to clinch by Allen.
Allen misses with an uppercut
and Allen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Allen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
DeMarco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeMarco moves away from the strike by Allen.
DeMarco shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
DeMarco works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Allen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Allen throws a hook but DeMarco blocks it.
Allen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeMarco.
DeMarco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Allen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
DeMarco throws a sloppy head kick and Allen moves out of range easily.
Allen swinging wildly here. #T5#
DeMarco throws an overhand right that lands on Allen's shoulder, as Allen tries to avoid the shot.
Allen walks into a stiff left hand from DeMarco.
Allen misses with an uppercut. DeMarco saw that one coming.
DeMarco slips under a jab.
DeMarco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Allen throws a jab but it's blocked by DeMarco.
Allen throws a series of punches but DeMarco moves out of range.
DeMarco comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Allen misses with a hook
and DeMarco counters with a stiff right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Allen.
DeMarco attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Allen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Allen.
DeMarco throws a solid leg kick but Allen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DeMarco.
It looked like Allen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Allen throws a head kick that misses.
DeMarco moves out of range of the strikes.
Allen lunges at DeMarco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by DeMarco's hand. #T6#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeMarco throws a head kick that half lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for DeMarco.
Allen throws a hook but DeMarco blocks it.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeMarco moves away.
Allen swings widly with a right hand
and DeMarco counters with a nice low kick that buckles Allen's knee momentarily.
Allen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Allen misses with a wild body shot.
Allen misses with a looping right.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on DeMarco's shoulder, as DeMarco tries to avoid the shot.
DeMarco scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Allen doesn't seem bothered though.
Allen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Allen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DeMarco counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick from DeMarco, right into the meat of the thigh.
Allen throws a right and a left that DeMarco avoids nicely.
DeMarco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allen. #T7#
Allen misses with a hook.
Allen throws an overhand right that lands on DeMarco's shoulder, as DeMarco tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like DeMarco was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Allen throws a body kick that misses.
Allen throws a looping overhand right but DeMarco ducks down to avoid it.
Allen avoids the body shot from DeMarco.
Allen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Allen scores with a sloppy right hand. DeMarco should have avoided that one.
DeMarco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allen.
Allen misses with an uppercut
and DeMarco counters with a low kick, right behind Allen 's knee.
A jab from Allen misses.
DeMarco throws out a counter right but Allen avoids it with no problem.
Allen is looking to clinch but DeMarco is avoiding it.
DeMarco is looking to slow Allen down with leg kicks.
Allen is looking to clinch but DeMarco is avoiding it.
DeMarco shapes to counter with a head kick.
Allen swings widly with a right hand
and DeMarco counters with a one-two to the body.
Allen misses with an uppercut
and DeMarco makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Allen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
DeMarco misses with a head kick. #T8#
Allen throws an off balance right hand
and DeMarco counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by DeMarco.
DeMarco only half commits to the counter leg kick.
DeMarco lands a nice shot to the body.
Allen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Allen takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Allen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Allen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DeMarco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeMarco cracks a nice hook into Allen's ribs.
Allen misses with a straight left.
DeMarco doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Allen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Allen throws a poor cross that misses
and DeMarco counters with a nice body kick.
DeMarco is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A low kick lands for DeMarco.
DeMarco connects with a nice looking jab.
Allen misses with a double jab. #T9#
Jab by Allen.
Allen scores with a body shot.
A head kick by Allen misses
and DeMarco makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Allen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Allen is breathing heavily.
DeMarco throws a hook but Allen avoids it easily.
Allen takes a swing at DeMarco's ribcage but misses.
DeMarco throws a lazy right hand but Allen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Allen throws a hook but DeMarco blocks it.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeMarco.
DeMarco slips under a jab.
Allen throws a lazy right hand but DeMarco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeMarco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Allen.
A punch combination from Allen misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crunch! Allen slams his shin into DeMarco's torso.
DeMarco throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Allen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeMarco lands a nice hook to Allen's body. Allen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Drayk DeMarco.
I think DeMarco has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Xander Allen!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Drayk DeMarco!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: Conquest X
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Gomes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gomes gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Cuervo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cuervo is nestled in close to Gomes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cuervo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gomes!
Cuervo postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Gomes badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Cuervo around the waist but Cuervo pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Cuervo is the winner by TKO! Cuervo jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Cuervo!
Jose Cuervo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: GAMMA#1098 Cormac v Oliver
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Amrani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maestro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maestro cracks Amrani with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ibrahim Amrani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amrani throws a hook but Maestro blocks it.
Amrani throws an off balance right hand
and Maestro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maestro's corner calls for a 1-2. Maestro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maestro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amrani.
Maestro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A left lands for Amrani.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maestro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amrani jabs at Maestro's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maestro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maestro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maestro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maestro tries to clinch there but Amrani circles away.
Amrani takes one on the button.
Maestro scores with a decent looking hook.
Maestro jabs at Amrani's body.
Amrani connects with a leg kick.
Amrani lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Matija Maestro has been cut.
Maestro moves out of range of the strikes.
Amrani throws the left hand but Maestro avoids the punch easily.
Amrani walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
Amrani throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Amrani lands the left hand.
Amrani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maestro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maestro shoots in and drives through. Amrani sprawls well.
Maestro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maestro lands the left hand.
Amrani works Maestro's body with a nice hook.#KD#
Amrani cracks Maestro with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Amrani has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Maestro to stand back up!#ROC#Maestro is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maestro misses with a hook.
Maestro is still on wobbly legs! Can Amrani finish him?
BAM! Amrani delivers a spinning backfist that drops Maestro like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Ibrahim Amrani!
Ibrahim Amrani really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bloodbath MMA Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: FCL - 54
Date: Sep 27, 2024

#R1#
Frid fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Lyubof Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frid.
Frid jabs Nurmagomedov right on the nose. Nurmagomedov blinks but takes it well.
We've been told by Frid's head coaches at The Tank Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nurmagomedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#It looks like Kalle Frid has been cut.
Frid scores with a nice head shot.
Frid works over Nurmagomedov's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frid was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Frid finish him?
Nurmagomedov misses with a left hand
and Frid counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Nurmagomedov falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kalle Frid!
Lyubof Nurmagomedov was interviewed post fight and said 'Alhamdulillah, i come back smesh next guy.'.

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