Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 138
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Zi-Hao lands a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zi-Hao looking to throw knees to the head but Herman is blocking nicely.
Zi-Hao lands a knee to the body. #TD2#
Herman gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Zi-Hao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zi-Hao tries to get out of the position.
Zi-Hao avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Herman.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herman wants to pass the guard but Zi-Hao is defending well.
Herman thows a huge punch but Zi-Hao dodges it nicely.
Zi-Hao won't allow Herman to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Herman is looking for a kimura but Zi-Hao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Herman to get the leverage.
Herman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Herman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zi-Hao!
Herman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Herman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zi-Hao manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Herman tries to move to mount but Zi-Hao blocks the move with his legs.
Herman advances to full mount.
Herman looking to finish with strikes here! #SUB2#
Herman working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Zi-Hao takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Herman throwing strikes here but Zi-Hao is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #SUB2#
Herman jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zi-Hao manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Herman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zi-Hao, who protects the arm well.
Herman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Zi-Hao's legs.
Zi-Hao is looking for a sweep.
Herman tries to advance to mount but can't.
Zi-Hao on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Herman landing strikes.
Herman moves into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Herman.
Herman working the ground and pound effectively.
Zi-Hao taking shots to the head. #SUB2#
Herman has control of Zi-Hao's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zi-Hao regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Zi-Hao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zi-Hao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Herman on the ground.
Zi-Hao takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Herman lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zi-Hao wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Herman.
Herman looking to finish with strikes here! #SUB2#
Herman wants to finish this one by submission but Zi-Hao is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Herman.
Herman landing shots from mount.
Herman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Herman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB2#
Herman has control of Zi-Hao's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zi-Hao regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Herman lands with some strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maximillian Herman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Herman throws a hook but Zi-Hao blocks it.
Herman shoots in and drives through. Zi-Hao sprawls well.
It looked like Zi-Hao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Herman throws a right hand that misses
and Zi-Hao counters with a nice uppercut.
Herman has his takedown stuffed
enabling Zi-Hao to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herman lands with a hook. Zi-Hao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Herman misses with a hook
and Zi-Hao counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Herman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zi-Hao counters with a straight right hand.
Jian Zi-Hao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Herman misses with a right hand
and Zi-Hao counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Zi-Hao gets a clinch.
Zi-Hao lands a knee to the body.
Herman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zi-Hao smiles and moves away.
Jian Zi-Hao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximillian Herman.
Herman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Herman shoots and misses
and Zi-Hao counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Herman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Herman.
Zi-Hao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Herman misses with a looping left.
Zi-Hao swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Herman misses with a right hand
enabling Zi-Hao to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herman misses with a right hand
and Zi-Hao counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Zi-Hao connects with a body shot that sends Herman's belly button to the back.#CL#
Zi-Hao moves into the clinch successfully.
Zi-Hao digs a right hand underneath Herman's ribcage. Herman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Zi-Hao. #BC#
Zi-Hao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Herman shoots in and drives through. Zi-Hao sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Zi-Hao misses the target.#CL#
Zi-Hao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zi-Hao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zi-Hao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herman's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zi-Hao. #T4#
Zi-Hao is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Herman swings wildly with an uppercut but Zi-Hao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zi-Hao connects with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Zi-Hao as the two fighters clinch.
Herman throws a punch but it's blocked by Zi-Hao.
Zi-Hao is leaning against Herman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Herman is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herman is trying to pull guard but Zi-Hao has him pressed against the cage.
Zi-Hao landing knees to the body.
Zi-Hao softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zi-Hao lands a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Zi-Hao breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Herman gets tackled into the cage by Zi-Hao. Zi-Hao maintains the clinch.
Zi-Hao taking a breather.
Herman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herman has a couple of punches blocked by Zi-Hao.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jian Zi-Hao dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Herman shoots in for a takedown but Zi-Hao shows good takedown defense.
Herman misses with a double jab
and Zi-Hao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Herman misses.
As Herman looks to move away, Zi-Hao throws a big counter combo but Herman just gets out of the way.
Zi-Hao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Herman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Herman misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Zi-Hao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zi-Hao is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Herman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looks like Zi-Hao has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zi-Hao scores with a sloppy right hand. Herman should have avoided that one.
Herman swings widly with a right hand
and Zi-Hao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2##CL#
Zi-Hao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Zi-Hao.
Zi-Hao landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Herman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zi-Hao just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jian Zi-Hao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximillian Herman.
Herman is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Herman jumps into guard, dragging Zi-Hao to the mat. #SUB2#
Herman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zi-Hao defends well.
Zi-Hao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Herman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zi-Hao is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB2#
Herman is looking for a triangle but Zi-Hao pushes his legs off easily.
Herman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zi-Hao is one step ahead there.
Zi-Hao will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Herman is looking for a triangle but Zi-Hao pushes his legs off easily.
Zi-Hao preventing the sweep. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Herman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Herman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zi-Hao manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Herman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zi-Hao is keeping the position for now.
Zi-Hao can't keep his opponent in guard - Herman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Herman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herman thows a huge punch but Zi-Hao dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Herman there.
Herman wants to pass to mount but Zi-Hao is defending the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maximillian Herman.
I think Herman 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maximillian Herman!

Event: Just some fights 11
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Lee wants to clinch but Diego slips to the side
and Diego counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diego takes one on the button.
Diego circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diego throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diego throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Diego went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Diego is just out of range.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diego missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diego lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and Diego counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Diego breaks the clinch.
Diego defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Diego swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee scores with a jab. Diego acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Diego closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big right from Diego misses.
Diego tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lee connects with a right hand. Diego shakes it off.#ROC2#Diego is rocked!#CL2#
Lee clinches up with Diego and pushes him back against the cage.
Lee misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diego blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Lee.
Diego on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2#
Lee rushes Diego and presses him up against the cage.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Diego uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch.
Diego scores with a body shot. #T3#
Lee lands a jab to the nose.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Diego is out of range.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Diego circles away.
Diego lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head.
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
Oh Diego is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diego throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Diego seems unphased.
Lee connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diego blocks a head kick by Lee.
Diego avoids the head kick by Lee. #CL2#
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lee lands an elbow that stopped Diego in his tracks for a moment.
Diego lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Lee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diego is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Diego blocks it. #BC2#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Diego should have avoided that one.
Lee tries to clinch there but Diego circles away.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
Lee lands an elbow that stopped Diego in his tracks for a moment.
Lee lands an elbow just above Diego 's eye.
Diego takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Diego. #BC#
Diego breaks from the clinch.
Lee is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diego had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diego paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diego is looking to counter punch.
Lee avoids the body shot from Diego.
Diego seems to have got his legs back now.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jeff Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Diego counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Diego moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Diego swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Lee dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Diego cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.#CL2#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Diego tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diego blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Diego pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Diego tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee wants to clinch.#CL2#
Lee drives through and clinches with Diego against the cage.
Jeff Lee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diego.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diego creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diego's brow. #BC2#
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee 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.
Lee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diego swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Diego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diego misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Diego was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Lee moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lee throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Diego.
Diego doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diego has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diego wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diego misses with some punches. #BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Diego's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diego misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diego swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Diego.
Diego takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Diego breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Diego cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Diego blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diego ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee 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.
Lee throws the left hand but Diego avoids the punch easily.
Diego is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Diego circles away.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Diego defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Diego lands with a right and another and another! Lee is in big trouble! Diego lands again and this time it's lights out for Lee! A quality knockout there for Diego.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dan Diego!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 22
Date: Jan 29, 2025

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Church misses the target.
Church misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Church gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Piekny drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Piekny jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Piekny drops back looking for a leg! Church is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Church manages to kick Piekny off! Piekny jumps back into Church's guard.
Church looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Piekny stands up from Church's guard - Piekny perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Piekny throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Church tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Piekny is in Church's guard.
Piekny wants to stand but Church is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Piekny thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Church wants to sweep here but Piekny controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Piekny thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Church wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Piekny is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Piekny drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Piekny seems to have locked his on tight now - Church screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Piekny, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Boris Piekny!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Boris Piekny waved his t-shirt featuring BANZAI NUTRITION's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: RFL - Stack Shot
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Kutvonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Bender counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kutvonen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kutvonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kutvonen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been hearing reports that Bender has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bender keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bender was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kutvonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kutvonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Bender is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kutvonen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bender counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Kutvonen misses the body punch
and Bender cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kutvonen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bender.
Bender takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Kutvonen jabs Bender to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bender is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kossu Kutvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bender keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen stuns Bender with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Bender takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kutvonen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bender circles away.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Bender wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen with a jab.
Kutvonen lands a jab to Bender's midsection.
Kutvonen with a nice cross.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the side of Bender's head but Bender sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bender was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kutvonen shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Bender was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kutvonen.#T3#
Kutvonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kutvonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Kutvonen jabs at Bender's body.
Kutvonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bender is just out of range.
Kutvonen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bender rather than just go for the knockout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kutvonen.
It looked like Bender wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roy Bender has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kossu Kutvonen.
Bender defending well as Kutvonen loads up on a big left hand.
Bender was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Kutvonen.
Kutvonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bender at a distance. #T4#
Kutvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Kutvonen misses.
Kutvonen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kutvonen lands a jab to the nose.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot.
Kutvonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kutvonen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bender takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kutvonen shoots in and drives through. Bender sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Bender tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kossu Kutvonen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bender takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kutvonen connects with a looping right hand.
Kutvonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kutvonen throws a sloppy body shot
and Bender counters with a nice uppercut.
Kutvonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kutvonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Bender counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen misses the shot to the body.
Bender is looking to counter punch.
No joy there for Kutvonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kutvonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Kutvonen throws a shot from downtown. Bender moves away and avoids it.
Bender is looking to counter punch.
Kutvonen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bender.
Kutvonen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bender walks into a straight right hand from Kutvonen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kutvonen.
Bender appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bender slips under a jab.#T2#
Bender keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kutvonen stuns Bender with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kutvonen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bender to counter with a crisp jab.
Kutvonen scores with a body shot.
Bender takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch lands to the side of Bender 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bender takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutvonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bender was well out of range. Poor timing from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws a right hand that Bender ducks under and follows up with a left that Bender also avoids with ease.#T3#
Kutvonen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bender's hands.
Kutvonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kutvonen lunges at Bender with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bender's hand.
Kutvonen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bender as he avoids it easily.
Bender seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Roy Bender has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kossu Kutvonen.
Kutvonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bender uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen misses with a looping right.
Kutvonen looks to land a left hand but Bender moved out of range nicely.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot.
Bender is looking to counter punch.
A punch lands to the side of Bender 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kutvonen misses with a straight right.
It looked like Bender was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen throws an off balance right hand
and Kutvonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kutvonen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kutvonen misses the jab.
Kossu Kutvonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bender drops his hands momentarily and Kutvonen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kutvonen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bender counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kossu Kutvonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bender's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bender slips under a jab from Kutvonen.#TD2#
Kutvonen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bender to the mat! Bender manages to get full guard.
Kutvonen preventing the sweep.
Bender is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bender looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kutvonen is one step ahead there.
Kutvonen postures up and lands a big shot to Bender's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen distracts Bender with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bender is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kutvonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kutvonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Kutvonen is pulling down on Bender's head to control his posture.
Kutvonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bender.
Kutvonen 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.
Bender throws a big elbow that misses.
Bender throws a big elbow that misses.
Kutvonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bender's guard. #REVB#
Bender 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.
Kutvonen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kutvonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kutvonen is stalling in the full guard.
Roy Bender has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bender 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.
Bender is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kutvonen is concentrating on defense, preventing Bender from advancing position.
Kossu Kutvonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bender trying to pass the guard but Kutvonen defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kutvonen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bender is looking to work some ground and pound but Kutvonen has wrist control.
Kutvonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bender trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kutvonen has a closed guard, preventing Bender from standing up.
Bender pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kutvonen is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Kutvonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Kutvonen, not yet.
Bender lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kutvonen has his hands on Bender's head, controlling the position.
Bender stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kutvonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kutvonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bender manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Kutvonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kutvonen passes Bender's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kutvonen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Bender is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kutvonen controlling the pace.
Bender moves into full guard.
Kossu Kutvonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kutvonen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kossu Kutvonen.
Well Kutvonen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kossu Kutvonen!
After winning the bout, Kossu Kutvonen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NYF 100: Sillalahi vs Edison
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
A jab lands there for Edison.
Edison ducks right into an uppercut from Silalahi.
Silalahi misses with a body shot.
And Edison tries to counter it with a takedown but Silalahi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Edison stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Edison ducks under a wild hook from Silalahi.
Edison wants to counter with a clinch but Silalahi pushes him away.
Silalahi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Edison's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Edison scores with a four punch combination!
Greggory Silalahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silalahi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edison moves away.
Silalahi throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Edison counters with a takedown into side control.

Silalahi throws Edison to one side and escapes!
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!
Edison throws an off balance right hand
and Silalahi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silalahi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Edison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silalahi, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silalahi.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Edison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silalahi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Edison tries to work over Silalahi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Edison tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silalahi smiles and moves away.
Silalahi with a nice calf kick.
Silalahi misses with a looping right.
And Edison tries to counter it with a takedown but Silalahi pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Edison darts in and clinches Silalahi up against the cage.
Silalahi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Edison has Silalahi pressed against the cage, preventing Silalahi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silalahi stalls.
Edison lands with a short shot to the head.
Silalahi throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Silalahi.
Edison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Silalahi.
Edison is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Silalahi to keep the fight standing.
Silalahi has a couple of punches blocked by Edison.
Edison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Silalahi working aggressively here.
Silalahi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silalahi misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edison avoiding damage as Silalahi throws knees to the body.
Edison tries to work over Silalahi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Silalahi as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Silalahi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silalahi staying out of range there.
Silalahi misses with a wild body shot.
Edison tries to counter with a clinch but Silalahi shakes him off and moves away.
Edison takes one to the chin there.
Silalahi 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.
Silalahi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Silalahi misses with a straight left.
Edison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Edison lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silalahi lands a jab to Edison's midsection.#T3#
Silalahi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silalahi is looking to slow Edison down with leg kicks. #TD2#
Edison shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Silalahi napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Silalahi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Silalahi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Silalahi misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Edison counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silalahi keeping full guard, as Edison tries to pass.
Edison stops Silalahi from standing up. #ES#
Silalahi pushes Edison off and gets back to his feet.
Good shot there by Silalahi.
Greggory Silalahi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silalahi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edison moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silalahi.
Silalahi with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Donk. Edison catches Silalahi right on the button with a cross.
Silalahi punishes Edison's body with a nice straight punch.
Edison with a nice cross.
Edison connects with a right hand. Silalahi shakes it off.
Silalahi slips under a jab from Edison.
Edison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silalahi connects with a solid leg kick.
Silalahi takes a swing at Edison's ribcage but misses.
Silalahi lands with an overhand left.
Silalahi tries to land a front kick but Edison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Edison avoids the head kick by Silalahi.
Nice defenses there by Edison.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silalahi cracks Edison with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Edison throws a hook but Silalahi avoids it easily.
Edison is looking to clinch but Silalahi is avoiding it.
Edison checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Greggory Silalahi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Silalahi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Edison 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.
Silalahi defending well as Edison loads up on a big left hand.
Silalahi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Edison walks into a left hand.
Edison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silalahi connects with a body shot.
Edison listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silalahi throws a hook but Edison avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silalahi.
Edison with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silalahi to score with a decent uppercut.
Silalahi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edison moves away.
Edison looks to score with a jab to the body but Silalahi is just out of range.
Silalahi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Silalahi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edison moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silalahi missing with a left hand there. Edison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Silalahi scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Edison blocks a jab.
Edison changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Silalahi throws a shot from downtown. Edison moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edison. Silalahi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edison takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Edison misses with a takedown attempt - Silalahi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silalahi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Edison sprawls and moves away.
Silalahi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edison manages to avoid it.
Edison fails to land the takedown.
Silalahi misses with a looping left.
Silalahi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edison can do to turn this around?
Silalahi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Edison.
Edison slips a straight right by Silalahi.
A slow jab from Silalahi misses its intended target.
Silalahi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Edison blocks a jab.#T2#
Silalahi throws a low kick but Edison avoids it.
Edison doesn't manage to clinch there - Silalahi circles away.
A quick step to the side and Silalahi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edison fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silalahi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Greggory Silalahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Addy Edison.
Edison looks to throw the jab but Silalahi is out of range.
Silalahi looks to throw the jab but Edison is out of range.
Edison with the counter takedown but Silalahi avoids it easily.
Edison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Edison drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silalahi misses with a strike from the bottom.
Silalahi prevents Edison from improving position.
Silalahi tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Edison tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Edison tries to move to mount but Silalahi blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Edison passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Silalahi!
Silalahi trying desperately to get to his feet.
Silalahi swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #SUB2#
Edison goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Silalahi is on top in guard. #SU#
Silalahi stands up from Edison's guard - Silalahi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Silalahi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big right from Silalahi misses.
Silalahi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Edison misses with an uppercut.
Edison tries to clinch but Silalahi moves out of range.
Silalahi feinted with a counter takedown.
Edison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silalahi defends it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Silalahi misses the target.
Edison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Edison takes a swing at Silalahi's ribcage but misses.
Silalahi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silalahi looks to throw the jab but Edison is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silalahi. Edison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edison's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Silalahi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Edison scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silalahi misses with a body kick.
Edison tries to counter by closing the distance.
Silalahi throws a shot from downtown. Edison moves away and avoids it.
Silalahi cracks Edison with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Greggory Silalahi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Silalahi throws a low kick but Edison moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Edison.
Silalahi thuds his right hand into Edison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Silalahi misses with a head kick.
Edison misses with a lunging right hand
and Silalahi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Silalahi scores with a sloppy right hand. Edison should have avoided that one.
Nice sprawl there from Silalahi as Edison shoots in.
Edison avoids the head kick by Silalahi.
Edison checks a low kick from Silalahi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Edison connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silalahi. Silalahi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab lands there for Silalahi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silalahi blocks a jab.
Edison takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Edison misses with a straight right.
Edison ducks under a wild hook from Silalahi.
Silalahi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silalahi. Edison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silalahi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Silalahi throws out a leg kick but Edison moves out of range and Silalahi only half commits.
Silalahi throws a hook but Edison blocks it.
Edison has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silalahi finds it's way round the side to connect with Edison's head.
Edison tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silalahi defends well and Edison ends up having to push Silalahi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edison. Silalahi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silalahi throws the left hand but Edison avoids the punch easily.
Edison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silalahi.
Silalahi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silalahi throws out a leg kick but Edison moves out of range and Silalahi only half commits.
Edison cracks Silalahi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Silalahi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silalahi tries to work over Edison's front leg with a kick but Edison checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silalahi. That's going to slow Edison down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edison just misses with a punch to the body.
Silalahi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edison tries to counter with a clinch but Silalahi shakes him off and moves away.
Edison lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Edison.#CL2#
Edison drives through and clinches with Silalahi against the cage.
Silalahi tries to land knees in the clinch but Edison avoids the damage to the body.
Edison struggles to land a body shot inside as Silalahi controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Silalahi.
Edison misses with some punches.
Edison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silalahi backwards.
Silalahi is trying to stall.
Silalahi lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Edison pushes Silalahi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Silalahi missing with knees to the body.
Silalahi misses with some punches.
Edison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Silalahi working aggressively here.
Silalahi missing with knees to the body.
Edison is trying to pull guard but Silalahi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Greggory Silalahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Addy Edison.
Edison tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silalahi smiles and moves away.
Edison's jab looks to have found its range, popping Silalahi under the eye.
Silalahi just misses with a punch to the body.
Silalahi looks to land a left hand but Edison moved out of range nicely.
And Edison tries to counter it with a takedown but Silalahi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Silalahi swings for the body but Edison moves out of range.
Silalahi lands a jab to the head.
Edison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Edison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silalahi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Edison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Silalahi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edison.
A jab from Edison misses.
Edison ducks under a wild hook from Silalahi.
Silalahi wants to land a leg kick but Edison is out of range.
Edison lands with an overhand left.
A slow jab from Silalahi misses its intended target.
Silalahi just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silalahi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Edison has time to react.
Silalahi lands a right hook to the body.
Edison throws the left hand but Silalahi avoids the punch easily.
Silalahi feinted with a counter takedown.
Silalahi scores with a leg kick.
Edison moves in looking to clinch but Silalahi pushes him off.
Silalahi throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Edison counters with a shoot takedown. Silalahi fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Silalahi has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Edison has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Greggory Silalahi clearly takes 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.#R4#
Edison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silalahi.
Silalahi with a nice cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Edison.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Edison.
Edison looks to land a left hand but Silalahi moved out of range nicely.
Silalahi throws a quick counter head kick but Edison was just out of range.
Silalahi avoids the body shot from Edison.
Silalahi feinted with a counter takedown.
Silalahi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Edison lands with an uppercut that bounces Silalahi off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silalahi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silalahi, as that shot connected.
Edison throws a shot from downtown. Silalahi moves away and avoids it.
Silalahi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silalahi looks to score with a jab to the body but Edison is just out of range.
Edison tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Silalahi. Edison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silalahi tries a low kick but Edison avoids it.
Silalahi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edison.
Silalahi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Edison doesn't seem bothered though.
Edison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silalahi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Silalahi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Edison finds it's way round the side to connect with Silalahi's head. #TD2#
Edison shoots in and bounces Silalahi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Silalahi manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silalahi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Edison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edison fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Silalahi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Silalahi throws a head punch that misses.
Edison tries to throw a body punch but Silalahi avoids it by throwing Edison back against the cage.
Edison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edison fails to pull guard.
Greggory Silalahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Addy Edison.
Silalahi scores with a shot to the side of Edison's head.
Silalahi scores with a shot to the side of Edison's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silalahi.
Edison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silalahi has Edison pushed against the cage.
Edison lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD2#
Edison tightens his grip and picks Silalahi up, before dumping him to the ground. Silalahi manages to land in guard.

Silalahi pushes Edison off and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Edison swings for the body but Silalahi moves out of range.
Silalahi defending well as Edison loads up on a big left hand.
Edison misses with a hook.
Silalahi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Silalahi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edison throws out the jab.
Silalahi feints and then cracks Edison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Edison down.
Silalahi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Edison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silalahi.
Silalahi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edison.
It looked like Silalahi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silalahi misses with an uppercut. Edison saw that one coming.
Silalahi misses with a straight right.
Edison wants to counter the offense by Silalahi and move into the clinch position.
Silalahi just misses with a punch to the body.
Edison misses the jab.
Silalahi cracks a nice hook into Edison's ribs.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Silalahi.
Silalahi tries a head kick but it misses.
Silalahi misses with a hook.
Edison misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edison staying out of range there.
Edison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Silalahi.
Silalahi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Edison checks it well.
Silalahi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edison tries to counter with a clinch but Silalahi shakes him off and moves away.
Silalahi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edison defending well as Silalahi loads up on a big left hand.
Edison takes a jab right on the kisser.
Edison jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice shot by Edison.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Greggory Silalahi had his way with Addy Edison in that round.
That's time! Silalahi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Silalahi connects with a body shot that sends Edison's belly button to the back.
Silalahi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good shot there by Edison.
Silalahi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silalahi missing with a left hand there. Edison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Edison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silalahi throws a head kick that misses.
Silalahi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Silalahi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Edison's hands.#TD2#
Edison closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silalahi's guard.
Greggory Silalahi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edison passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Edison is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Edison works his way into full mount! #T1##SUB2#
Edison is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Silalahi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Silalahi!
Silalahi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Edison looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Edison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silalahi is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Edison is working an open guard so Silalahi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Edison throws a shot from downtown. Silalahi moves away and avoids it.
Edison tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silalahi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Silalahi.
Addy Edison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Edison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edison takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silalahi scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Silalahi.
Silalahi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silalahi scoring well with a low kick there.
Silalahi lands a jab to the head.
Silalahi moves forwards but Edison connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silalahi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silalahi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silalahi scores with a hook.
A head kick misses from Silalahi.
Edison wants to counter with a clinch but Silalahi pushes him away.
Silalahi misses with a straight left.
Edison fails with the takedown.#T3#
Silalahi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silalahi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Edison throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Silalahi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Silalahi pushes Edison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edison jumps guard but Silalahi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Edison throws a punch but it's blocked by Silalahi.
Greggory Silalahi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edison has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silalahi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Greggory Silalahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Addy Edison.
Edison misses with the head strike.
Silalahi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Edison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Edison tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silalahi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Edison is trying to drag Silalahi to the mat but Silalahi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Edison lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silalahi backwards.
Edison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silalahi.
Silalahi gets through Edison's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silalahi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silalahi has Edison pushed against the cage.
Edison working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Greggory Silalahi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silalahi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greggory Silalahi!
Greggory Silalahi retains his featherweight title!
Greggory Silalahi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Just some fights 8
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
De Cremonesi connects with a body shot that sends Diego's belly button to the back.
De Cremonesi works the jab nicely.
De Cremonesi lands with a shot to the body.
De Cremonesi swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
As De Cremonesi backs off Diego throws a huge counter combo but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it all.
Diego keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Cremonesi scores with a leg kick.
De Cremonesi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
De Cremonesi swings for the body but Diego moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Diego misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diego. De Cremonesi does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Cremonesi thuds his right hand into Diego's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from De Cremonesi. Diego shrugs it off though.
De Cremonesi is looking to wear down Diego with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
De Cremonesi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diegos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi is looking to counter punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diego just misses with a punch to the body.
De Cremonesi motions for Diego to come forward. De Cremonesi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diego is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Cremonesi with a body shot.#T1#
De Cremonesi tries to bum rush Diego with a series of wild strikes but Diego uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diego throws out a counter right but De Cremonesi avoids it with no problem.
De Cremonesi throws a body kick that misses
and Diego counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Cremonesi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Cremonesi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diego bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diego looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diego is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi misses the body punch
and De Cremonesi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Cremonesi misses with a wild body shot.
De Cremonesi throws a leg kick but Diego checks it.
A little jabbing left from Diego on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diego works De Cremonesi's body with a nice hook.
De Cremonesi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
De Cremonesi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Cremonesi lands with a nice body kick.
Diego lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Cremonesi thows a body kick. Diego tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Diego avoids a kick to the body.
Diego ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diego throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Cremonesi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diego bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Cremonesi's head.
De Cremonesi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Cremonesi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Diego lands.
Diego takes one to the chin there.
Diego misses with a body shot.
Diego feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Cremonesis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
De Cremonesi thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
De Cremonesi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Diego on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Cremonesi looks to throw a body kick
letting Diego counter with a right hand. #ROC2#De Cremonesi is rocked!
Diego takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Cremonesi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diego drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks De Cremonesi right on the button. De Cremonesi goes down! Diego follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Diego gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Diego!

Event: FCL 73 - Brown vs Tyson
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Kurth swinging wildly here.
Rollins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rollins looks for a takedown but Kurth sprawls well.
Kurth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kurth on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Kurth. Those never looked like landing.
Kurth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kurth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rollins shoots for a takedown but Kurth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Rollins misses with a left hand
and Kurth counters with a left to the body. #TD#
Rollins gets a takedown into half guard.
Kurth tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've been hearing that Rollins has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rollins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rollins controlling the action here.
Kurth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rollins'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.#T2#
Rollins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurth keeps working.
Rollins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kurth is holding on to half guard well.
Rollins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Kurth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rollins swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Kurth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rollins, pushing him back against the cage.
Rollins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kurth's elbow.
Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurth. #BC2#
Kurth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Kurth misses
and Rollins counters with a straight right hand.
Rollins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kurth swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adan Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurth.
Rollins dives in for a single leg takedown but Kurth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kurth let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#BC2#
Kurth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kurth.#T4#
Rollins misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Kurth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sloppy strikes from Kurth. Those never looked like landing.
Rollins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rollins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kurth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rollins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kurth counters with a left and a right that stings Rollins.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rollins misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yilmaz Kurth 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#
Kurth lands a slapping body shot.
Kurth throws a right and a left that Rollins avoids nicely.
Rollins is looking to counter punch.
Rollins shoots in looking for a takedown. Kurth tries to sprawl out of it but Rollins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kurth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rollins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rollins throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurth throws a combination. Rollins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kurth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
Rollins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kurth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rollins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Kurth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kurth stops Rollins from standing up.
Rollins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Rollins is looking for a triangle here but Kurth uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3#
Rollins struggling a bit here.
Rollins tries to improve position but can't.
What's Rollins going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Rollins is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU2#
Kurth decides to stand back up. Kurth steps back and let's Rollins get back to his feet.
Rollins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A combination from Kurth does no damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A combination from Kurth does no damage.
Rollins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yilmaz Kurth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rollins misses with a straight right.
Adan Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurth pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rollins back to the cage. Kurth follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rollins just misses with a punch to the body.
Yilmaz Kurth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rollins throws a shot from downtown. Kurth moves away and avoids it.
Kurth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rollins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurth stuffs the takedown attempt from Rollins. Rollins gets slowly back to his feet.
Kurth scores with a shot to the body.
Kurth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rollins rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Kurth lands a slapping body shot.
Rollins misses with a takedown
and Kurth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kurth misses with a double jab.
A combination from Kurth does no damage.
Rollins missing with a left hand there. Kurth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Rollins backs off Kurth throws a huge counter combo but Rollins manages to avoid it all.
Adan Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kurth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rollins is looking to counter the offense by Kurth and move into the clinch.
Rollins throws a right hand that misses
and Kurth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kurth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kurth.
Kurth fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rollins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kurth 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.
Kurth swinging wildly here.
Rollins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurth misses with a combination
and Rollins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Kurth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rollins momentarily.
Rollins throws a poor cross that misses
and Kurth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurth misses with a double jab.
Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Kurth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kurth.
Rollins shoots and misses
and Kurth counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adan Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Kurth throws a right hand that Rollins ducks under and follows up with a left that Rollins also avoids with ease.
Rollins misses with a hook
enabling Kurth to counter with a crisp jab.
Kurth throws a right hand that Rollins ducks under and follows up with a left that Rollins also avoids with ease.
Yilmaz Kurth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kurth lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurth lands a jab-cross combination.
Rollins misses with a hook
and Kurth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rollins misses with an uppercut
and Kurth counters with a one-two to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yilmaz Kurth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kurth winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yilmaz Kurth!
A very excited looking Yilmaz Kurth 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: DMMA 383: Abrazos v Redcola
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Smolarek lands a nice hook to Asby's body. Asby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Asby misses the target.
Asby fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Serwacy Smolarek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asby takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smolarek is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smolarek moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Asby connects with the punch.
A big right from Smolarek misses.
Asby seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Asby throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Smolarek counters by clinching up.
Smolarek misses with the head strike.
Asby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smolarek scores with a shot to the side of Asby's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smolarek.
Asby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smolarek's elbow.
Smolarek trying to land knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Asby working aggressively here.
Asby tries to throw a body punch but Smolarek avoids it by throwing Asby back against the cage.
Asby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smolarek pushes Asby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Asby as the two fighters clinch.
Asby throws a punch but it's blocked by Smolarek.
Smolarek dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Asby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smolarek working aggressively here.
Smolarek misses with the head strike.
Smolarek lands a body punch.
Smolarek's coach down at London MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smolarek's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smolarek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asby fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Asby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Smolarek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've been told by Asby's head coaches at MMAH League and Warrior Nation that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Asby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smolarek.
Smolarek lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smolarek misses with a straight right.
It looked like Asby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smolarek throws an off balance right hand
and Asby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smolarek lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smolarek feints and then cracks Asby's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asby down.
Smolarek lands with a straight right. Asby didn't see that one coming.
Smolarek lands a right hook to the body.
Asby misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Smolarek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab from Smolarek.
Smolarek with a jab.#T3#
Smolarek looks to land a left hand but Asby moved out of range nicely.
Asby throwing a counter right hand but Smolarek manages to avoid it.
Smolarek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asby.
Smolarek lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Asby ducks right into an uppercut from Smolarek.
Asby slips under a jab from Smolarek.
Smolarek misses with a straight left.
Smolarek smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Smolarek misses.
Asby missing with a left hand there. Smolarek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asby throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smolarek lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Asby blocks a jab.
Asby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smolarek.
Smolarek doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Asby misses the target.
Asby misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Smolarek moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asby prevents a body shot from Smolarek.
Smolarek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smolarek missing with knees to the body.
Smolarek lands with a right to the head.
Smolarek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smolarek lands with a right to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smolarek lands a hook that snaps the head of Asby backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serwacy Smolarek dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smolarek dips to his left and cracks Asby with an uppercut!
Smolarek lands a body shot.
Smolarek misses with a body shot.
Asby throwing a counter right hand but Smolarek manages to avoid it.
Smolarek connects with a body shot.
Asby misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smolarek counters with a nice uppercut.
Asby misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smolarek counters with a straight right hand.
Smolarek lands a right hook to the body.
Smolarek throws a looping overhand right but Asby ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asby missing with a left hand there. Smolarek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asby throws a right hand that misses
and Smolarek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smolarek clobbers Asby with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smolarek misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Asby misses the target.#T1#
Smolarek lands a glancing blow to the side of Asby's head.
Asby takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smolarek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smolarek slips a jab and a cross from Asby.
Smolarek tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smolarek scores with a punch to the head.
Smolarek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asby.
Asby swings widly with a right hand
and Smolarek makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smolarek scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Asby doesn't seem bothered though.
Smolarek throws out a loose jab but Asby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asby blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Asby misses its target.
Asby jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Smolarek thuds a left hand into Asby's body.
Asby scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smolarek misses with a straight left.
Smolarek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Serwacy Smolarek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asby throws a big shot that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smolarek.
Smolarek throws a looping overhand right but Asby ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Smolarek.
A jab from Smolarek misses.
Smolarek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smolarek is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Asby throws an overhand right that lands on Smolarek's shoulder, as Smolarek tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Smolarek bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Asby on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smolarek swings for the body but Asby moves out of range.
Smolarek lands a nice hook to Asby's body. Asby takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smolarek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Asby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smolarek.
Asby blocks a jab.
Asby is looking to counter punch.
Asby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asby misses with a double jab
and Smolarek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smolarek wants to clinch.#T4#
Smolarek staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smolarek! But no joy.
Smolarek misses with a hook.
Asby ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smolarek connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asby moves away from the strike by Smolarek.
Asby looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smolarek misses with a body shot
and Smolarek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asby takes a swing at Smolarek's ribcage but misses.
Smolarek misses with a body shot
and Asby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Serwacy Smolarek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Smolarek loads up on a big right hand but Asby slips the punch.
Smolarek lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Smolarek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Asby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smolarek.
Smolarek slips a jab from Asby.
Smolarek showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Asby.
Asby takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smolarek missing with a left hand there. Asby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Smolarek finds it's way through Asby's defenses.
Asby looks to land a left hand but Smolarek moved out of range nicely.
Smolarek connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asby momentarily. #T1#
Asby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Smolarek counter with a right hand.
Asby misses with a hook.
Smolarek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asby throws a poor cross that misses
and Smolarek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smolarek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Asby.
Smolarek works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smolarek lands a glancing blow to the side of Asby's head.
Smolarek scores with a nice head shot.
Asby swings widly with a right hand
and Smolarek makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bjorn Asby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Smolarek scores with a jab. Asby acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asby throws a hook but Smolarek blocks it.
The fighters circling - Smolarek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Asby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asby bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smolarek's head.
Smolarek ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smolarek slips a straight right by Asby.
Smolarek appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smolarek digs a good hook to Asby's body.
Asby walks into a left hand.
Smolarek misses with an uppercut
letting Asby counter with a right hand.
Asby throws a lazy uppercut
and Smolarek counters with a stiff right hand.
Smolarek's jab looks to have found its range, popping Asby under the eye.#T3#
Smolarek misses the jab.
Smolarek getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Asby throws a combination that misses
and Smolarek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Smolarek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smolarek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smolarek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asby blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Smolarek.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asby.
Smolarek is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Asby is defending well for now.
Asby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smolarek's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Smolarek fails to land.
Smolarek tries to stall but Asby uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T4#
Smolarek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Asby backwards.
Smolarek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asby managing to block the knees to the body from Smolarek.
Asby throws a punch but it's blocked by Smolarek.
Smolarek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asby lands a nice uppercut.
Smolarek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smolarek blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asby struggles to land a body shot inside as Smolarek controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Asby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asby misses with the head strike.
Smolarek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smolarek blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Asby manages to break the clinch.
Smolarek throws a right hand that misses
and Asby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smolarek tests Asby's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serwacy Smolarek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smolarek has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serwacy Smolarek!

Event: SMASH: Hun vs Romano
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
Adams scores with a three punch combo!
Adams misses with a double jab #CL#
and Walls holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Walls lands a body shot. #TD2#
Adams has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Walls regains guard immediately.
Adams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walls is keeping the position for now.
Walls definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walls 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.
Adams trying to control but Walls is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Walls throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adams scoring with some ground and pound.
Walls looking for a sweep. Not yet Walls, not yet. #T1#
Adams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Adams advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Adams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walls is just riding it out for now. Adams eventually gives up the hold.
Walls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Walls is looking for a sweep. Adams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from Adams. #SUB2#
Adams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Adams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Walls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#Walls is rocked!#T2#
Walls is looking to improve his position.
Oh Walls is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Adams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Adams is trying to work for a kimura but Walls is defending well.
Adams looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Walls with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Adams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Walls has managed to free his arm - good work.
Adams scores with a big shot! Walls's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Walls! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steel Adams!
During a confident post fight interview, Steel Adams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NYF 97: Perry vs Bird II
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Young.
Young moves out of range of the strikes.
Young throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young.
Young lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edison circles away quickly and effectively.
Young misses with a double jab. #TD#
Young tries to sprawl but Edison drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Edison trying to mount his opponent but Young defends it. #SUB#
Edison is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Edison stops Young from getting back to his feet.
Edison looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Edison passes to side control. #T1#
Edison tries to move to mount but Young blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Edison is trying to get an arm triangle but Young is defending well.
Edison tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Edison tries for a kimura but Young is defending well.
Edison has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Young!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Edison moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Young has worked his arm free - good work by Young!
Edison tries to move into full mount but can't pass Young's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edison has knee on belly momentarily but Young bucks him off and regains half guard. #SUB#
Edison is trying to work for a kimura but Young is defending well.
Young is in trouble now - Edison has advanced to mount!
Young really wants to buck Edison off and get back to his feet. #T3##SUB#
Edison swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Young is now in Edison's guard. A big mistake from Edison there, giving up the dominant position!
Edison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Edison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Young swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edison slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Edison seems to be working for a kimura but Young defends the submission attempt.
Edison wants to free his trapped foot but Young is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4##SUB#
Edison is trying to work for a kimura but Young is defending well.
Edison tries to pass to full mount but Young defends it.
Young is trying to stand back up but Edison is controlling him
Edison looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Edison is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edison passes Young's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Edison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Young knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Addy Edison dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Young tries to work over Edison's front leg with a kick but Edison checks it.
Edison misses with a straight right.
Young feints a counter leg kick.
Edison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Young misses.
Edison feinted with a counter takedown.
Young throws a series of strikes that have Edison backpedaling.
Young throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edison is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Young.
Good exchange - Edison coming out on top.
Young misses with a few strikes there.
Young swinging wildly here. #TD#
Edison throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Young was covering up waiting for the punch and Edison finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edison looking to pass the guard.
Edison prevents Young from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Edison passes Young's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Edison trying to pass the guard but Young defending well.
Young is looking to escape.#SUB#
Edison is working for a kimura but Young is defending it quite comfortably.
Edison wants to free his trapped foot but Young is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Edison works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Edison moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Young has worked his arm free - good work by Young!
Young 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.#T2#
Edison tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Young gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Young tries to buck Edison off but he can't manage it. #SUB#
Edison working for a submission but Young is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Edison goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Young is on top in guard.
Young preventing the sweep. #T3#
Young wants to stand but Edison has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Young stopping the sweep attempt from Edison.
Edison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Edison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edison trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Young manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Edison 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.
Edison wants to hit a sweep here but Young passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Edison there! #T4#
Edison regains half guard.
Edison is looking for a sweep. Young is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edison makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Edison.
Edison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Young's guard. #REVR#
Edison pushing down on Young's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Edison frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Edison goes for an armbar but Young turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Young.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Addy Edison will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Young rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Young chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Young throws a leg kick which misses Edison's front leg but catches the back leg as Edison tries to avoid it.
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edison.
Edison tries to counter with a takedown but Young is quick to defend against it.
Young scores with a head kick.
Eddie Young seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edison takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edison changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Young scores with a three punch combo!
Edison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Edison misses.
Young displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edison.
Young throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Edison counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Edison is trying to get an arm triangle but Young is defending well.
Young prevents Edison from improving position. #T1##SUB#
Edison working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Edison working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Edison is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Young has escaped the position, nice work there.
Edison tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Edison prevents Young from escaping the position.
Edison tries to move to mount but Young blocks the move with his legs.
Edison is trying to move to mount but Young reverses beautifully and ends up in Edison's guard.
Edison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edison looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Young puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Addy Edison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Edison manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Edison wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Edison has a closed guard, preventing Young from standing up.
Edison managing to control the position.
Young won't allow Edison to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Edison holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Young misses with a combination #CL#
and Edison moves into the clinch.
Edison keeps control of Young as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Young wants to break free but Edison has control.
A frustrated look appears on Young's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edison scores with a shot to the side of Young's head.
Young can't break the clinch.
Eddie Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Edison has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Addy Edison!

Event: SPPS Resurrection 018
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Bensol getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Martin just misses with a punch to the body.
Tobi Bensol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin missing with a left hand there. Bensol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bensol scores with a nice right hand.
Bensol uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bensol scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bensol looks to throw the jab but Martin is out of range. #CL#
Bensol moves into the clinch successfully.
Martin misses with the head strike.
Bensol misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martin.
Bensol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow. #BC2#
Martin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bensol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bensol moves away.
Bensol is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bensol stalks Martin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Martin's face. Martin staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
Martin throws a hook but Bensol blocks it.
Bensol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bensol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Martin slips under a jab from Bensol.
Martin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Martin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bensol ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bensol stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bensol scores with a jab.
Bensol lands a slapping body shot.
Bensol bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Martin's head backwards.
A punch lands to the side of Bensol 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Martin tries to clinch up but Bensol circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Bensol misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bensol swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Martin misses with a straight left.
Bensol misses with a looping left.
Martin throws a counter combo.#CL#
Bensol has Martin up against the cage in a clinch.
Martin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martin tries to work over Bensol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Martin.
A right handed body shot lands from Bensol.
Martin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bensol lands with a short shot to the head.
Bensol tries to work over Martin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bensol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bensol pushes Martin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Martin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bensol misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bensol.
Bensol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Bensol fails to land. #T3#
Martin misses with a body punch.
Bensol throws a head punch that misses.
Bensol throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bensol fails to land.
Martin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bensol's elbow.
Bensol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bensol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Martin fails to land.
Bensol blocking some punches.
Bensol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow.
Martin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Martin misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Bensol.
Bensol tries to work over Martin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bensol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bensol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Bensol - that landed with a thud.
Bensol prevents a body shot from Martin.
Bensol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bensol lands a nice shot to the body.
Martin looks winded!#T4#
Martin misses with a body punch.
Bensol keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Martin's efforts to push away.
Martin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bensol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martin wants to break free but Bensol has control.
Martin working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Bensol.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bensol presses Martin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bensol scores with a hook to the body.
Bensol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
Martin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martin tries a body shot but Bensol blocks it.
Bensol works on Martin's body with a couple of short punches.
Bensol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martin misses with a punch on the inside.
Martin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bensol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
A short left from Bensol.
Bensol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bensol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobi Bensol dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##KD#
Bensol cracks Martin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Martin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bensol finish him? #ROC#Martin is rocked!
Bensol jabs at Martin's body.
Bensol pounces like a tiger and cracks Martin with a vicious hook! Martin is down but not out! Bensol follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tobi Bensol!
A very excited looking Tobi Bensol 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: SPPS Resurrection 018
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Draxinger lands with a straight right. Moreau didn't see that one coming.
Draxinger throws a sloppy head kick and Moreau moves out of range easily.
Moreau misses with a looping left.
Draxinger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Moreau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Draxinger.#CL#
Draxinger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moreau, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Draxinger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moreau moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Mohan Draxinger has been cut.
Draxinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Draxinger misses its target.
Draxinger avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Draxinger misses with a low kick.
Draxinger throws a head kick that misses
and Moreau counters with a straight right hand.
Moreau bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Draxinger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Moreau cracks Draxinger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice straight punches there by Moreau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moreau.#ROC2#Draxinger is rocked!
Draxinger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moreau.
A head kick misses from Draxinger.
Moreau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Draxinger throws a body kick that misses
and Moreau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Draxinger throws a solid leg kick but Moreau takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Draxinger.
Moreau unleashes a big counter combination but Draxinger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Moreau throws a lazy right hand but Draxinger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moreau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Draxinger counters with an inside leg kick.
Moreau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Draxinger.
Draxinger fires out a quick counter leg kick but Moreau just manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draxinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Moreau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Draxinger is looking to chop away at Moreau's legs.
Moreau throws a hook but Draxinger avoids it easily.
Moreau lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Moreau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Draxinger.
Moreau checks a leg kick.
Draxinger lands with a slapping head kick.
Draxinger throws a lazy head kick
and Draxinger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moreau with a jab.
Oh Draxinger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Mohan Draxinger's cut is getting worse.
Moreau takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Draxinger seems to have got his legs back now.
Moreau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Draxinger manages to avoid it.
Draxinger misses with a body kick.
Moreau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Moreau falls off balance throwing a combination
and Draxinger counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Moreau is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Draxinger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Draxinger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Moreau throws a right hand that misses
and Draxinger finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Draxinger misses with a hook to the body
and Moreau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Draxinger throws a body kick, spinning off balance#KD2#
and Moreau counters with a crisp right hand that drops Draxinger! Moreau lets Draxinger back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Moreau circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Draxinger to the canvas! Draxinger doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Moreau keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antoine Moreau!
A less than humble Antoine Moreau misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SMASH: Drago vs Veainu
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
Canizares ducks under a wild hook from Sven.
Canizares appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sven has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Canizares.
Canizares throws a leg kick
and Sven counters with an inside leg kick.
Canizares scores with the left hand. Sven knows he should have avoided that one.
Sven misses with a body punch
and Canizares counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sven's knee momentarily.
Canizares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sven only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Canizares throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sven counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares blocks a low kick nicely.
Canizares throws a hook but Sven blocks it.
Canizares throws a hook but Sven avoids it easily.#T1#
Canizares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sven.
Canizares works Sven's body with a nice hook.
Canizares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sven manages to avoid it.
Sven wants to counter the offense by Canizares and move into the clinch position.
Canizares works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Canizares tests Sven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Canizares throws a nice inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Canizares.
Sven misses with a leg kick
and Canizares counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Sven moves in looking to clinch but Canizares pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canizares. Sven does a little dance to reset his feet.
Canizares looks to land a body kick but Sven moved away.
Sven misses with a body kick.
Sven swings for the body but Canizares moves out of range.
A big right from Sven misses.
Sven with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Canizares to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sven dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sven takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3##CL2#
Sven has Canizares up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sven.
Sven misses with some punches.
Sven fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canizares working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sven.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Sven avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canizares.
Sven tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sven throws a punch but it's blocked by Canizares.
Sven's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Canizares working aggressively here.
Sven tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sven tries to throw a body punch but Canizares avoids it by throwing Sven back against the cage.
Canizares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canizares working aggressively here.
Canizares tries to work over Sven's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares has a couple of punches blocked by Sven.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sven.
Sven swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Sven swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sven blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sven prevents a body shot from Canizares.
Canizares can't find room to land a body shot as Sven controls the action.
Canizares lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canizares's elbow.
Canizares pushes Sven back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Canizares digs a right hand into Sven's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sven's gas tank.
Canizares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sven.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Canizares.
Sven lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sven lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Canizares backwards.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Sven avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage. #BC2#
Sven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Canizares stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sven.
Canizares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sven.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Canizares keeps Sven at a distance using the push kick.
A lazy body kick from Sven
and Canizares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sven chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Canizares can pounce on him.
Ezequiel Canizares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canizares lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sven fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Canizares is out of range.
Canizares misses the shot to the body.
Canizares throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sven stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sven goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Canizares swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sven tries to clinch but Canizares is having none of it.
And Canizares counters with a quick kick to the body but Sven blocks it.
Canizares throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sven.#T1#
Canizares throws a jab when Sven was well out of range.
Sven checks the leg kick.
Sven wants to counter the offense by Canizares and move into the clinch position.
A telegraphed right hand from Canizares misses the target.
Sven is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Sven checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Canizares does it's job there.
Canizares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sven.
Sven avoids a kick to the body.
Sven throws a counter combo.
Canizares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sven can do to turn this around?
Sven defending well as Canizares loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Canizares with a nice cross.
Canizares misses with a hook
and Sven counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Canizares thinking.
Canizares throws a jab but it's blocked by Sven.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Canizares.
Canizares sizes up Sven with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Canizares throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looks like Canizares has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sven throws a leg kick
and Canizares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice cross by Canizares.#ROC#Sven is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canizares fakes the body blow, causing Sven to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Sven goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezequiel Canizares!
A relieved looking Ezequiel Canizares 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 - 53
Date: Sep 23, 2024

#R1#
Antero connects with a crisp jab.
Rollins misses with a looping left.
A jab from Antero finds it's way through Rollins's defenses.
Rollins slips under a jab from Antero.
Rollins moves out of range of the strikes.
Rollins ducks under a wild hook from Antero.
Antero moves out of range as Rollins strikes.#KD2#
Antero lands a big uppercut and Rollins crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rollins looks OK. Antero waves Rollins back to his feet!#ROC2#Rollins is rocked!
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!
Antero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rollins.
Rollins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oh Rollins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Antero misses with a looping left.
Rollins seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Antero clinches up against the cage.
Antero fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Rollins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Rollins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rollins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Antero trying to keep a closed guard but Rollins is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Antero can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rollins controls the pace.
Antero wants to stand up but Rollins is controlling him.
Antero keeping full guard, as Rollins tries to pass.
Rollins stopping the sweep attempt from Antero.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rollins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rollins throwing a counter right hand but Antero manages to avoid it.
Levi Antero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rollins misses with a few strikes there.
Antero misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Antero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Rollins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rollins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Antero fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Antero has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Antero jabs Rollins right on the nose. Rollins blinks but takes it well.
Antero lands a nice shot that snaps Rollins's head back.
Antero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rollins on the side of the head.
Antero wants to clinch up but Rollins keeps it at a distance.
Rollins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Antero circles away quickly and effectively.
Rollins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#It looks like Levi Antero has been cut.
Good exchange - Antero coming out on top.#KD2#
Antero cracks Rollins with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rollins looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Antero finish him? #T3#
Rollins slips a jab from Antero.#KD2#
Antero feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rollins sprawling to the canvas! Rollins rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Antero finish him?!
Antero shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Rollins takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Antero sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Rollins bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Levi Antero!
Levi Antero really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that UNSTOPPABLE NUTRITION logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: TOF 154
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Masterson lands a nice shot that snaps Poblano's head back. #CL#
Masterson closes the distance and clinches.
Poblano misses with some punches.
Masterson blocking some punches.
Poblano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poblano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Masterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Poblano backwards.
Poblano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masterson's elbow.
Poblano struggles to land a body shot inside as Masterson controls his hands.
Masterson takes a shot to the head.
Masterson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Poblano misses with the head strike.
Masterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poblano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Poblano working aggressively here.
Masterson blocking some punches.
Masterson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Masterson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Poblano misses with the head strike.
Masterson pushes Poblano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Poblano on the inside.
Masterson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Poblano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Masterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poblano lands with a left to the head.
Poblano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson gets through Poblano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Poblano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poblano struggles to land a body shot inside as Masterson controls his hands.
Poblano misses with some punches.
Masterson scores with a shot to the side of Poblano's head.
Masterson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masterson scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Pablo Poblano has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masterson trying to land knees to the body.
Poblano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Poblanos head.
Poblano throws a punch but it's blocked by Masterson. #T2#
Masterson lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Masterson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Poblano has a couple of punches blocked by Masterson.
Poblano has a couple of punches blocked by Masterson.
Masterson misses with a punch to the body.
Masterson tries to land a knee to the head but Poblano blocks with his arms.
Masterson blocks a body shot from Poblano.
Poblano takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poblano.
Masterson connects with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Poblano.
Poblano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#KD#
Masterson drops Poblano with a big knee straight up the middle! Poblano is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Poblano is rocked!#CL#
Masterson closes the distance and clinches.
Poblano is still on wobbly legs! Can Masterson finish him?
Nice body punch from Poblano.
A head punch on the inside from Poblano fails to land.
Poblano seems to have recovered his senses.
A knee to the head by Masterson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masterson.
A head punch on the inside from Poblano fails to land. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Poblano.
Masterson misses with a knee to the head.
Poblano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masterson blocking some punches.
Poblano misses with the head strike.
Poblano misses with a body punch.
Poblano tries to throw a body punch but Masterson avoids it by throwing Poblano back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Poblano fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masterson.
Masterson throws a head punch that misses.
Poblano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poblano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Masterson scores a nice knee to the body.
Masterson tries a knee to the head but Poblano blocks it.
Masterson working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poblano.
A head punch on the inside from Poblano fails to land.
Poblano misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Masterson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Poblano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Poblano working aggressively here.
Poblano throws a punch but it's blocked by Masterson.
Poblano throws a punch but it's blocked by Masterson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poblano.
Masterson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poblano tries a body shot but Masterson blocks it.
Poblano throws a head punch that misses.
Masterson presses Poblano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Poblano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masterson throws a head punch that misses.
Poblano misses with the head strike.
A short right from Masterson.
Masterson lands a nice uppercut.
Masterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Masterson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Poblano lands with a short shot to the head.
Poblano lands a left hand. #T5#
Masterson is leaning against Poblano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Masterson lands an elbow just above Poblano 's eye.
Masterson takes a shot to the head.
Masterson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masterson misses with some punches.
A short right from Masterson on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Masterson has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Poblano struggles to land a body shot inside as Masterson controls his hands.
Poblano misses with some punches.
Masterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Poblano.
Poblano misses with some punches.
Poblano throws a head punch that misses.
Poblano misses with some punches.
Poblano avoids a wild elbow strike from Masterson.
Poblano misses with a body punch.
Masterson blocking some punches.
Masterson blocks an uppercut.
Masterson lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poblano.
Masterson lands a right hand. #T6#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson lands an uppercut.
Masterson is working Poblano over against the cage.
Masterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poblano tries to throw a body punch but Masterson avoids it by throwing Poblano back against the cage.
Masterson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Masterson lands an elbow inside that Poblano shrugs off.
Poblano swings wildly with an uppercut but Masterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poblano takes an elbow to the temple.
Poblano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poblano has a couple of punches blocked by Masterson.
Poblano takes a shot to the head.
Masterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson gets through Poblano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Poblano has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Masterson lands with a right to the head.
Poblano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Masterson.
Masterson lands a hook to the side of the head.#T7#
Masterson throws a head punch that misses.
Masterson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Poblano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Masterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Poblano.
Masterson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Poblano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Poblano backwards.
Masterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poblano backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Masterson fails to land.
Poblano can't find room to land a body shot as Masterson controls the action.
Poblano misses with the head strike.
Poblano misses with a punch on the inside.
Masterson blocks an uppercut.
Masterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poblano backwards.
Poblano lands a nice uppercut.
Poblano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poblano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masterson misses with some punches.
Masterson scores with a nice hook to the head.#T8#
Poblano lands a hook that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Poblano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Masterson missing with knees to the body.
Masterson blocking some punches.
Poblano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Masterson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Poblano lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Poblano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masterson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Poblano has a couple of punches blocked by Masterson.
Masterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masterson connects with a knee to the head.
Masterson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Poblano's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Poblano drops to his knees and Masterson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Masterson!
A relieved looking Gregory Masterson 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: NYF 84: Bird vs Perry
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Van Elburg misses with a straight left.
Edison has his takedown stuffed
and Van Elburg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Edison loads up on a big right hand but Van Elburg slips the punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Elburg. That's going to slow Edison down.
Van Elburg is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Van Elburg misses with a low kick as Edison jumps back.
Edison attempts a counter takedown but Van Elburg avoids it well and moves away.
Van Elburg misses with an uppercut.
Van Elburg attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Van Elburg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Van Elburg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Elburg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edison chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Elburg can pounce on him.
Edison's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Elburg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Edison scrambles back to his feet.
Van Elburg throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edison throws an overhand right that lands on Van Elburg's shoulder, as Van Elburg tries to avoid the shot.
Van Elburg lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Van Elburg.#T1#
Van Elburg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van Elburg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Elburg misses the target.
Jab from Edison.
Edison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Elburg was well out of range. Poor timing from Edison.
Edison throws a jab when Van Elburg was well out of range.
Edison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Elburg.
Edison misses with a body punch
and Van Elburg makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Elburg connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Edison momentarily.
Edison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Edison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Elburg misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Van Elburg.
Van Elburg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edison is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Van Elburg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
A big left from Van Elburg misses.
Van Elburg looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Elburg connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice cross by Van Elburg.
Van Elburg misses with an uppercut. Edison saw that one coming.
Edison tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Elburg manages to circle out of the way.
Van Elburg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Elburg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Van Elburg throws a head kick that misses.
Van Elburg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Edison checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Edison is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Edison just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Elburg has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Edison misses with a hook
and Van Elburg counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Edison does no damage.
Van Elburg appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Edison feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Edison trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Van Elburg manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Edison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Elburg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Elburg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Edison is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Van Elburg has his hands clasped together but Edison extends and breaks Van Elburg's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Edison.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Addy Edison!

Event: NYF 84: Bird vs Perry
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Forrest throws a jab but it's blocked by Terrell.
A quick step to the side and Terrell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forrest misses with a right hand
letting Terrell counter with a right hand.
Forrest has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Forrest lands a jab.
Forrest lands a body shot.
Terrell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Terrell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice shot lands for Forrest.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forrest misses the jab.
It looked like Terrell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Forrest misses with a looping right.
Forrest lands with a cross. #T1#
Forrest scores with the left hand. Terrell knows he should have avoided that one.
Forrest swings widly with a right hand
and Terrell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Ted Forrest has been cut.
Terrell tries to move into range but Forrest moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Terrell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Forrest throws out the jab.
Terrell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Forrest dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Forrest 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.
Forrest punishes Terrell's body with a nice straight punch.
Forrest cracks Terrell with a good jab.
Forrest throws a good cross that connects.
Forrest clobbers Terrell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Forrest lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Forrest.
Terrell ducks right into an uppercut from Forrest.
Terrell moves out of range as Forrest strikes.
Forrest misses with a straight right.
Forrest throws an off balance right hand
and Terrell counters with a nice body shot.
Terrell takes one on the button.
Terrell defending well as Forrest loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Terrell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Forrest swings widly with a right hand
and Terrell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Forrest swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Terrell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Terrell takes one to the chin there.
Forrest cracks Terrell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Forrest misses with a body shot.
Terrell throwing a counter right hand but Forrest manages to avoid it.
Terrell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Forrest misses with a straight left.
Terrell is looking to counter punch.
Forrest misses with a looping right.
Forrest misses with a left hand
and Terrell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Forrest is rocked!
Forrest misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Terrell counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Porter Terrell!

Event: ENIGMA 217
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
Herman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Terwilliger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A lazy left from Terwilliger finds it's target.
Terwilliger misses with a body kick.
Herman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Terwilliger.
Terwilliger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Terwilliger finds it's way through Herman's defenses.
Terwilliger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Herman's sensitive parts.
Terwilliger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Terwilliger scores with a decent looking hook.
Terwilliger connects with an inside leg kick.
Terwilliger throws a lazy right hand but Herman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Terwilliger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Terwilliger goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Terwilliger.
Terwilliger clobbers Herman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
A combination from Herman does no damage.
Terwilliger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Herman.
A lazy left from Terwilliger finds it's target.
Terwilliger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been told by Terwilliger's head coaches at Rough House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Terwilliger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice jab there from Terwilliger.
Terwilliger throws a big shot that misses.
Terwilliger connects with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Terwilliger.#TD2#
Herman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Terwilliger!

Terwilliger bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Herman moves in looking to clinch but Terwilliger pushes him off.#T2#
Terwilliger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bob Terwilliger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terwilliger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Herman needs to keep his hands up - Terwilliger had a free shot at his head there.
Herman swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Terwilliger counter with a right hand.
Terwilliger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hermans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Herman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A punch lands to the side of Herman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Terwilliger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Herman's hands.
Terwilliger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Herman on the side of the head.
Terwilliger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Herman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Terwilliger lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Terwilliger misses.
A jab from Terwilliger does it's job there.#T3#
Terwilliger digs a good hook to Herman's body.
Herman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Terwilliger.
Terwilliger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Terwilliger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Herman slips a straight right by Terwilliger.
An inside leg kick lands from Terwilliger.
Terwilliger is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A thudding body kick lands there by Terwilliger!
Terwilliger leaves Herman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Herman looks to move away, Terwilliger throws a big counter combo but Herman just gets out of the way.
Terwilliger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Terwilliger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Herman throws out a counter right but Terwilliger avoids it with no problem.
Jab from Terwilliger.#T4#
The fighters circling - Herman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Herman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Terwilliger.
Herman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Terwilliger digs a good body shot into Herman's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herman moves out of range as Terwilliger strikes.
Herman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Terwilliger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Herman's head.
Terwilliger with a hook.
Herman looks to land a left hand but Terwilliger moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Terwilliger misses the target.
Terwilliger dips to his left and cracks Herman with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terwilliger getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A shot to the liver by Terwilliger. Beautiful body shot.
Herman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Terwilliger lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Terwilliger dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Terwilliger misses the shot to the body.
Herman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Herman looking to score a takedown here. Terwilliger is defending well but Herman drives through and ends up in Terwilliger's guard.
Terwilliger wants to sweep but no luck.
Herman advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Terwilliger wants to improve his position but Herman is controlling well.
Terwilliger tries to kick Herman off but Herman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Herman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Herman seems to be working for a kimura but Terwilliger defends the submission attempt.
Herman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Herman wants to pass to mount but Terwilliger is defending the position.
Herman works his way into full mount! #T1#
Terwilliger squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terwilliger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Terwilliger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Terwilliger working to try and regain half guard.
Terwilliger wants to control but Herman is having none of it.
Herman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Herman throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Herman with shots to the head and body - Terwilliger looks very uncomfortable down there.
Herman avoids the attempt from Terwilliger to control.#T2#
Herman working Terwilliger over with strikes here.
Terwilliger taking shots to the head.
Herman lands a nice shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Herman is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Terwilliger to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Terwilliger shrugs it off.
Terwilliger sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Herman wants to pass to mount but Terwilliger is defending the position.
Nice strikes from Herman there.
Herman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Herman avoids the attempt from Terwilliger to control.
Herman landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
Terwilliger is in a horrible position here. Herman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Herman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Terwilliger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Herman putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns Terwilliger that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Terwilliger tries to lock up and control but Herman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Herman with the ground and pound from mount.
Maximillian Herman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Herman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Terwilliger's face. #ROC2#Terwilliger is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oh Terwilliger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Herman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Terwilliger can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Herman is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Terwilliger to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Terwilliger shrugs it off.
Herman lands a couple of good shots and Terwilliger has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Herman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Terwilliger defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4#
Herman gets his hands free as Terwilliger looks to control.
Herman lands strikes from the back and Terwilliger isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximillian Herman!

Event: ENIGMA 217
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Church looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dereon Church seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crabtree connects with a jab.
Crabtree throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Church.
Church misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Church drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Crabtree wants to sweep but no luck.
Church pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crabtree is keeping the position for now.
Crabtree managing to control the position.
Crabtree keeping full guard, as Church tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Church advances position into side control!
Crabtree taking a bit of punishment here - Church scoring with strikes.
Crabtree manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1#
Church manages to get to full guard.
Church being controlled here, momentarily.
Church looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Church really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crabtree. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crabtree trying to control the position from guard on top but Church is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crabtree showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Crabtree tries to free his leg and advance position but Church is retaining full guard.
Crabtree passes into half guard.
Crabtree prevents Church from improving his position.
Well, if Crabtree is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Church is looking to improve his position.
Crabtree is looking to take a break and control but Church is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crabtree passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Church!
BOOM! Crabtree connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Crabtree looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Church is looking to get to half guard.
Crabtree controlling from mount.
Crabtree connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Church can't escape the position. #T3#
Church keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crabtree wants to control the pace but Church is squirming around nicely.
Church tries to reverse the position but Crabtree maintains control.
Crabtree raining down hammerfists from mount.
Church is looking to improve his position but Crabtree isn't that keen on the idea.
Crabtree lands a big shot there that rocks Church but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Crabtree content just to control the position here.
Crabtree'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.#T4#
Church sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Crabtree controlling the action here.
Church wants to get back to full guard but Crabtree has mounted him!
Crabtree can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Church is looking to escape.
Church working to try and regain half guard.
Church looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crabtree tries to control but Church wriggling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Church really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shirley Crabtree 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#
Crabtree uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Crabtree. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crabtree.#CL#
Crabtree moves into the clinch.
Crabtree working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Church struggles to land a body shot inside as Crabtree controls his hands.
Crabtree is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Church can do to turn this around?
A short right from Crabtree on the inside.
Crabtree is pressed up against the cage. Church has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crabtree down to the mat. Crabtree avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Church takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crabtree scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Crabtree lands.
Crabtree lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crabtree lands with a kick to the temple. Church shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Crabtree plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Church shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crabtree sprawls well. Crabtree wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Church gets slowly back to his feet.
Church shoots in for a double leg but Crabtree sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shirley Crabtree has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dereon Church.
A nice combination there by Crabtree. #ROC#Church is rocked!
Church is breathing heavily.#TD#
Crabtree closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Church to the mat! Church manages to get full guard.
Church is still in real trouble! Can Crabtree finish him?
Crabtree works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Well, if Crabtree is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Church is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Crabtree jumps into side control!
Church seems to have recovered his senses.
Church tries to bench press Crabtree off him but Crabtree keeps the position. #SUB#
Crabtree looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Church tries to buck Crabtree off but Crabtree is having none of it.
Crabtree wants to control but Church is keeping him busy.
Crabtree controls the position.
Crabtree lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Church down.
Church tries to improve position but can't.
Church is still trying to improve position.
Crabtree is working Church over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
Crabtree staying calm.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Church can do anything to dispel that myth.
Crabtree is looking to take a break and control but Church is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crabtree controls the position.
Crabtree wants to lay and pray for a moment but Church keeps working.
Church is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Crabtree wants to control but Church is keeping him busy.
Church is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Church is not content to let Crabtree control the position.
Crabtree working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #SUB#
Crabtree wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Church, who protects the arm well.
Crabtree cracks Church with a big elbow.
Church tries to buck Crabtree off but Crabtree is having none of it.
Crabtree is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Church's shoulder. That is not cool.
Church tries to bench press Crabtree off him but Crabtree keeps the position.
Shirley Crabtree overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crabtree grinds an elbow into Church's temple. #T4#
Church is looking for a sweep.
Crabtree trying to control the action but Church is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Crabtree is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Church is trying to escape and Crabtree transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Church is forced to tap! Nice work there by Crabtree! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shirley Crabtree!
A relieved looking Shirley Crabtree 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: HFA 17
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Chapman takes one on the button.
Chapman looks to land a left hand but Moody moved out of range nicely.
Moody uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chapman.
That kick from Moody tenderised Chapman's leg. Chapman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moody moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Nick Chapman has been cut.
Moody connects with a body shot that sends Chapman's belly button to the back.
Moody is looking to slow Chapman down with leg kicks.
Moody misses with an uppercut. Chapman saw that one coming.
Chapman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moody connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chapman scrambles back to his feet.
Moody lands a glancing blow to the side of Chapman's head.
Moody throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moody looks to throw the jab but Chapman is out of range.
It seemed like Chapman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chapman connects with a right hand. Moody shakes it off.
Moody swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chapman.
Moody fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Moody misses with a looping right.
Moody lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#Chapman is rocked!#T1#
Chapman throws an overhand right that lands on Moody's shoulder, as Moody tries to avoid the shot. #KD#
Moody feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Chapman sprawling to the canvas! Chapman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Moody finish him?!
Chapman is still on wobbly legs! Can Moody finish him?
Chapman switches off momentarily and Moody cracks him with a monster right hand! Chapman topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Moody dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Moody!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Moody!
Tommy Moody decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ENIGMA 216
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1#
Bronx fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walls manages to avoid it.
Walls slips a jab from Bronx.
Walls drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bronx defends it well.
A lazy left from Bronx finds it's target.
Bronx throws a body shot but no joy.
Bronx sets himself, and Walls steps forward looking for the clinch! Bronx avoids it this time.
Bronx punishes Walls's body with a nice straight punch.
Bronx lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Walls at a distance.
Walls keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronx definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bronx connects with a right hand. Walls shakes it off.
Bronx takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bronx misses the shot to the body.
Walls drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bronx defends it well.
Bronx misses with a looping left.
Walls tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bronx scores with a jab to the head.
Bronx scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Bronx rushes Walls and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Bronx lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Walls. #TD2#
Walls jumps guard and drags Bronx to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bronx throwing strikes but missing.
Walls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronx tries to free his leg and advance position but Walls is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walls is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bronx looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bronx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bronx wants to sweep but no luck.
Walls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walls passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronx trying to hold on to Walls's head to control him but Walls postures up.
Bronx wants to improve his position but Walls is controlling well. #SUB2#
Walls is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
Walls works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bronx is desperately trying to improve his position but Walls has a good base and remains in mount.
Walls is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Walls looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronx is desperately trying to improve his position but Walls has a good base and remains in mount.
Bronx wants to control but Walls is having none of it.
Bronx is trying to escape the mount.
BOOM! Walls connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC2#Bronx is rocked!
Walls has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Walls postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Bronx is out cold - huge knockout for Walls!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Augustus Walls!
Augustus Walls took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I CLEARLY FELT THE TAP!'.

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