Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Minoru Ii
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Phuthong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong 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.
Phuthong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Phuthong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cruz scores with a hook.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Phuthong punishes Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
Cruz moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
Cruz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phuthong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cruz staying out of range there.
Phuthong misses with a low kick.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Phuthong is looking to counter punch.
Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Phuthong scores with a jab.
Cruz slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Cruz is looking for the big counter here.
A cross from Cruz lands.
Cruz 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.#T1#
Phuthong lands a jab to the nose.
Cruz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Phuthong. That snapped Cruz's head back.
Cruz misses the jab.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz.
Jab from Cruz.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz needs to keep his hands up - Phuthong had a free shot at his head there.
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong cracks Cruz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Cruz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phuthong at a distance.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Phuthong tries to move into range but Cruz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Phuthong defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.#CL#
Phuthong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phuthong misses with some punches.
Phuthong working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Cruz.
Cruz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cruz swings wildly with an uppercut but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land.
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Phuthong.
Cruz tries to break free but Phuthong pushes him back against the cage.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Phuthong.
Cruz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phuthong backwards. #T3#
Phuthong blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Cruz.
Phuthong can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz controls the action.
Phuthong misses with a punch on the inside.
Phuthong tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Phuthong back against the cage.
Cruz lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
Phuthong tries to work over Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Phuthong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cruz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Phuthong.
Cruz connects with a body shot that sends Phuthong's belly button to the back.
Phuthong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz looks to land a left hand but Phuthong moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong connects with an inside leg kick.
Phuthong blocks a jab.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Phuthong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
Phuthong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Phuthong slips under a jab.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Phuthong throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
A lazy left from Cruz finds it's target.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz catches Phuthong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cruz lands with a right hand.
Phuthong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phuthong lands with a cross.
Cruz swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
Phuthong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz looks to land a left hand but Phuthong moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the head.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cruz throws the left hand but Phuthong avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eh Phuthong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Phuthong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
A jab lands there for Phuthong.
Phuthong slips under a jab.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Phuthong slips the punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Cruz throws a hook but Phuthong avoids it easily.
Phuthong cracks a nice hook into Cruz's ribs.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruz fails to land with a series of punches.
Phuthong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz misses with a body shot.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
A jab from Phuthong misses.
Cruz throws out a powerful jab.
Phuthong lands with an overhand left.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Phuthong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cruz under the eye.
Nice shot lands for Cruz.
Phuthong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cruz staying out of range there.
Cruz looks to land a left hand but Phuthong moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Cruz swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Cruz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Phuthong moved out of range.
Phuthong thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Phuthong connects with a right hand. Cruz shakes it off.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
Phuthong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Phuthong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Phuthong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
Phuthong lands a head shot.
Phuthong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phuthong lands a glancing blow to the side of Cruz's head.
Phuthong slips a straight right by Cruz.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
Phuthong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phuthong 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.
Phuthong slips under a jab.
A left lands for Phuthong.#T3#
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phuthong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cruz walks into a stiff left hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Cruz misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
Cruz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Phuthong lands with a straight right. Cruz didn't see that one coming.
A punch combination from Cruz misses.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cruz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cruz lands with a good body shot.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Cruz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Phuthong ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz needs to keep his hands up - Phuthong had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phuthong misses with an uppercut.
Phuthong lands a really nice looking cross but Cruz seems unphased.
Phuthong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Phuthong cracks Cruz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cruz walks into a left hand.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
Phuthong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Phuthong slips the punch.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phuthong.
Cruz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Phuthong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cruz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
A punch lands to the side of Cruz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz.
Phuthong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cruz is out of range and Phuthong settles back down.
Cruz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Eh Phuthong is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Cruz ducks right into an uppercut from Phuthong.
Cruz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phuthong to score with a decent uppercut.
Phuthong scores with a sloppy right hand. Cruz should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Phuthong closes the distance and pushes Cruz back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phuthong.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phuthong.
Phuthong tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Phuthong back against the cage. #BC#
Phuthong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz lands a glancing blow to the side of Phuthong's head.
Phuthong throws a hook but Cruz avoids it easily.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong connects with a solid leg kick.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz cracks Phuthong with an open hand slap.
Cruz throws out a powerful jab.
Phuthong stuns Cruz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Cruz clobbers Phuthong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Phuthong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cruz has time to react.
Cruz moves forwards but Phuthong connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Phuthong swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cruz takes a swing at Phuthong's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Phuthong catches Cruz right on the button with a cross.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong digs a good body shot into Cruz's ribs.
Phuthong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phuthong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Cruz moves away and avoids it.
Cruz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Phuthong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cruz there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz misses with a hook.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Phuthong with a body shot.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
Phuthong jabs Cruz right on the nose. Cruz blinks but takes it well.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz takes one to the side of the head.
Phuthong wants to clinch up but Cruz keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Cruz misses.
Phuthong swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz throws a hook to the side of Phuthong's head but Phuthong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz slips a straight right by Phuthong.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phuthong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Cruz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Phuthong slips a straight right by Cruz.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phuthong's head.
A left and a right from Phuthong both land. Nice combination.
Cruz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab from Cruz.
Phuthong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cruz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice jab there from Phuthong. #T3#
Phuthong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cruz ducks right into an uppercut from Phuthong.
Some wild striking there from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
Cruz works the jab nicely.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phuthong lands with an uppercut that bounces Cruz off the cage and back into range.
Phuthong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz throws a body punch but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz takes one on the button.
Cruz lands a body shot.
Cruz lunges at Phuthong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phuthong's hand.
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!
Phuthong throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cruz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
A big right from Cruz misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
Cruz slips under a jab.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Phuthong ducks down to avoid it.
Phuthong throws a hook but Cruz avoids it easily.
Phuthong jabs at Cruz's body.
Cruz checks a leg kick.
Phuthong connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz misses with a hook.
Phuthong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cruz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pablo Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phuthong staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eh Phuthong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Phuthong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!
Our winner, Eh Phuthong, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: NYF 65: Brussard vs Lauzier
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Lauzier throws a lazy right hand but Brussard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lauzier throws out a loose jab but Brussard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gabriel Lauzier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lauzier connects with a crisp jab.
Lauzier misses with a right hand
and Brussard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lauzier thinking.
Brussard tries to score with a low kick but Lauzier moves his leg out of the way.
Lauzier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lauzier misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Brussard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lauzier avoids the body shot from Brussard.
We've been told by Brussard's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A cross from Lauzier lands.
Brussard moves out of range of the strikes.
Brussard misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Lauzier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brussard slips under a jab from Lauzier.
The fighters circling - Lauzier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lauzier bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brussard's head backwards.
Brussard is looking to chop away at Lauzier's legs.
Lauzier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brussard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lauzier to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Brussard lands a jab to Lauzier's midsection.
Brussard digs a good body shot into Lauzier's ribs.
Lauzier missing with a left hand there. Brussard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brussard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lauzier.
Brussard is looking to counter punch.
Brussard slips a straight right by Lauzier.
It looked like Brussard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lauzier slips a straight right by Brussard.
Lauzier on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lauzier misses with a hook.
A jab from Brussard misses.
A little jabbing left from Lauzier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lauzier throws a lazy uppercut
and Brussard counters with a low kick, right behind Lauzier 's knee.
Brussard throws out a loose jab but Lauzier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brussard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lauzier throws out the jab.
Brussard misses with a low kick.
Brussard is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lauzier! But no joy.#T2#
Brussard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Brussard tenderised Lauzier's leg. Lauzier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brussard attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lauzier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brussard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lauzier looks to land a left hand but Brussard moved out of range nicely.
Lauzier misses with a left hand
and Brussard counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brussard throws a shot from downtown. Lauzier moves away and avoids it.
Lauzier 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.
Lauzier looks to throw the jab but Brussard is out of range.
Brussard throwing a counter right hand but Lauzier manages to avoid it.
Brussard with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Gabriel Lauzier has been cut.
Brussard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lauzier misses with a hook.
Lauzier throws a right hand that misses
and Brussard counters with an inside leg kick.
Lauzier scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Lauzier misses with a straight left.
Lauzier throws a hook but Brussard blocks it.
Lauzier darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lauzier misses with a hook. Brussard ducked under it nicely.
Brussard lands a jab.
Brussard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lauzier.
Lauzier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brussard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lauzier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lauzier throws a right hand that misses
and Brussard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lauzier throws a jab but it's blocked by Brussard.
It looked like Brussard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lauzier.
Lauzier throws an overhand right that lands on Brussard's shoulder, as Brussard tries to avoid the shot.
Brussard blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Brussard.
Lauzier checks a low kick from Brussard.#T4#
Brussard slips under a jab.
Brussard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brussard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lauzier looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lauzier misses the jab.
Lauzier throws a hook but Brussard blocks it.
Lauzier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Lauzier backs away, Brussard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lauzier throws an off balance right hand
and Brussard counters with a nice uppercut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brussard.
Lauzier throws a hook but Brussard avoids it easily.
Brussard walks into a left hand.
Brussard throws a body kick that misses.
Lauzier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brussard slips under a jab.
Brussard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brussard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lauzier.
Nice defenses there by Brussard.
Brussard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Krypton Brussard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Lauzier's cut.
That's time! Brussard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lauzier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lauzier throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Brussard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Lauzier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Brussard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brussard tries to land a body kick
and Lauzier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lauzier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brussard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lauzier was well out of range. Poor timing from Brussard.
Brussard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lauzier misses with a straight right.
Brussard throws out a loose jab but Lauzier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brussard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brussard moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Brussard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lauzier throws a jab but it's blocked by Brussard.
Lauzier misses with a hook
and Brussard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lauzier throws a shot from downtown. Brussard moves away and avoids it.
Brussard scores with a push kick.#T1#
Lauzier misses with a looping left.
Decent striking displayed by Brussard there.
Brussard throws a head kick but Lauzier moves out of range.
Lauzier takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lauzier tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lauzier throws a poor cross that misses
and Brussard counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#That has opened up Gabriel Lauzier's cut even more.
Brussard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brussard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lauzier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lauzier throws a jab when Brussard was well out of range.
Brussard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Lauzier changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brussard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lauzier taking a breather here.
Lauzier throws an elbow but Brussard slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2#
Lauzier tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Lauzier is looking to take a break and control but Brussard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brussard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lauzier wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Lauzier working the ground and pound.
An elbow from Lauzier crashes against the mat.
Lauzier tries to stand but Brussard is controlling his head.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brussard keeps Lauzier under control for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lauzier throws a lazy uppercut
and Brussard counters with a right hand to the body.
Brussard connects with a jab.
Brussard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lauzier. That did some damage!
Brussard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lauzier.
Lauzier throws a shot from downtown. Brussard moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Brussard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lauzier getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Lauzier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lauzier throws a hook but Brussard blocks it.
Brussard with the inside leg kick.
Jab from Lauzier.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Lauzier.
Lauzier takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lauzier ducks under a wild hook from Brussard.
Lauzier misses with an uppercut
and Brussard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lauzier keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brussard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lauzier.
Brussard throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lauzier avoids it.
Brussard keeps Lauzier at a distance using the push kick.
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 Krypton Brussard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Lauzier's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Lauzier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lauzier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Lauzier backs away, Brussard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lauzier lands a head shot.
Lauzier misses with an uppercut. Brussard saw that one coming.
Brussard throwing a counter right hand but Lauzier manages to avoid it.
Lauzier throws a lazy uppercut
and Brussard counters with a left to the body.
Lauzier throws a hook but Brussard avoids it easily.
Lauzier throws an off balance right hand
and Brussard counters with a thumping low kick.
Brussard scores with a jab.
Krypton Brussard is winning the standup battle so far.
Lauzier scores with a nice head shot.
Brussard defending well as Lauzier loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brussard throws a low kick but Lauzier avoids it.
Lauzier misses with a hook. Brussard ducked under it nicely.
Lauzier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crunch! Brussard slams his shin into Lauzier's torso.#T1#
Lauzier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lauzier walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Lauzier.
A big left from Lauzier misses.
Lauzier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lauzier throws a looping overhand right but Brussard ducks down to avoid it.
Brussard walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Lauzier misses the target.
Lauzier misses with a left hand
and Brussard counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lauzier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Lauzier misses.
Brussard staying out of range there.
Lauzier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brussard has time to react.
Brussard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Lauzier misses with a hook.
Lauzier misses with a looping left.
Brussard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brussard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lauzier moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brussard throws a hook but Lauzier blocks it.
Lauzier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lauzier misses with a looping left.
Brussard jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Brussard moves out of range as Lauzier strikes.
Brussard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brussard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lauzier.
A swing and a miss from Lauzier.
Brussard slips under a jab.
Lauzier throws a looping overhand right but Brussard ducks down to avoid it.
Lauzier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brussard.
Brussard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lauzier.
Brussard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lauzier. #T3#
Lauzier throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brussard on the side of the head.
Lauzier throws a shot from downtown. Brussard moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Brussard.
Brussard moves out of range as Lauzier strikes.
Lauzier's corner calls for a 1-2. Lauzier obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brussard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lauzier.
Lauzier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lauzier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brussard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lauzier to score with a decent uppercut.
Lauzier lands a really nice looking cross but Brussard seems unphased.
Lauzier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lauzier throws a hook to the side of Brussard's head but Brussard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brussard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Brussard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brussard looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Brussard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lauzier.
Brussard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lauzier.
A good leg kick by Brussard.
Brussard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lauzier.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lauzier ducks under a wild hook from Brussard.
Lauzier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brussard counters with a right hand to the body.
Lauzier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lauzier dips to his left and cracks Brussard with an uppercut!
Lauzier lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sloppy strikes from Brussard. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Brussard.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lauzier! But no joy.
Lauzier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Lauzier really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Lauzier's cut.
That's time! Brussard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Brussard moves out of range as Lauzier strikes.
A swing and a miss from Lauzier.
Brussard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lauzier just manages to avoid it.
Lauzier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brussard counters with a leg kick.
Lauzier 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.
Brussard misses with a hook
and Lauzier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brussard throws a jab but it's blocked by Lauzier.
Lauzier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brussard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lauzier.
Lauzier throws a big shot that misses.
Lauzier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brussard momentarily.
Lauzier's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brussard as he avoids it easily.
Brussard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Brussard motions for Lauzier to come forward. Brussard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brussard defending well as Lauzier loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Brussard.
Brussard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lauzier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brussard sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Lauzier walks into a stiff left hand from Brussard.
Brussard slips under a jab.
Brussard ducks under a wild hook from Lauzier.
Lauzier checks a leg kick.
Lauzier's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brussard under the eye.
Brussard throws a right hand that misses
and Brussard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brussard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lauzier throws a hook but Brussard avoids it easily.
A big left from Lauzier misses.
Lauzier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brussard.
Brussard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brussard connects with a nice looking jab.
Lauzier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brussard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Brussard misses the target.#T2#
Lauzier swings widly with a right hand
and Brussard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lauzier's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brussard under the eye.
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!
Lauzier misses with a hook.
Brussard just misses with a punch to the body.
Lauzier misses with an uppercut. Brussard saw that one coming.
Brussard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lauzier misses with a straight right.
Brussard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lauzier swings widly with a right hand
and Brussard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lauzier misses with a hook.
Lauzier moves out of range as Brussard throws a body kick.
Brussard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lauzier moves out of range of the body kick from Brussard. #T3#
Lauzier misses with a right hand
and Brussard counters with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Lauzier misses its intended target.
Lauzier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lauzier avoids the head kick by Brussard.
Lauzier throws a hook to the side of Brussard's head but Brussard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brussard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lauzier.
Lauzier misses with a looping left.
Lauzier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Brussard looks to score with a jab to the body but Lauzier is just out of range.
Lauzier misses with an uppercut. Brussard saw that one coming.
Lauzier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brussard.
Lauzier throws the left hand but Brussard avoids the punch easily.
Brussard ducks under a wild hook from Lauzier.#T4#
Lauzier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brussard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brussard throwing a counter right hand but Lauzier manages to avoid it.
Brussard throws a leg kick but Lauzier checks it.
Lauzier misses with a looping left.
Brussard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brussard half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lauzier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Brussard counters with a quick kick to the body but Lauzier blocks it.
Brussard fails to land with a series of punches.
Lauzier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brussard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lauzier.
Brussard moves out of range as Lauzier strikes.
Brussard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Lauzier blocks the low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brussard's corner calls for a 1-2. Brussard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brussard slips a jab from Lauzier.
Brussard misses with a body kick.
Lauzier throws out a counter right but Brussard avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Gabriel Lauzier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Lauzier's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Lauzier misses with a hook
and Brussard counters with a body kick.
Brussard misses with a kick to the body
and Lauzier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brussard connects with a body shot.
Lauzier throws the left hand but Brussard avoids the punch easily.
Lauzier misses with a hook. Brussard ducked under it nicely.
Brussard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brussard ducks under a wild hook from Lauzier.
Lauzier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lauzier misses with a straight left.
Brussard is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzier lands a glancing blow to the side of Brussard's head.
Lauzier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brussard throws a low kick, looking for Lauzier's leg but Lauzier calmly moves out of range.
Lauzier scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Lauzier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brussard counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brussard ducks under a wild hook from Lauzier.
Brussard throws a jab but it's blocked by Lauzier.
Brussard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lauzier.
Brussard throwing a counter right hand but Lauzier manages to avoid it.
Brussard moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Lauzier misses.
Brussard wants to land a leg kick but Lauzier is out of range.
Brussard ducks under a wild hook from Lauzier.
Brussard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lauzier.
Brussard throws a hook but Lauzier avoids it easily.
Brussard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lauzier's sensitive parts.
Brussard slips a straight right by Lauzier.
Brussard moves away from the strike by Lauzier.
Brussard throwing a counter right hand but Lauzier manages to avoid it.#T2#
Brussard staying out of range there.
Brussard ducks under a wild hook from Lauzier.
Lauzier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brussard is looking to counter punch.
Lauzier misses with a looping left.
Lauzier throws an off balance right hand
and Brussard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice shot by Brussard.
Brussard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brussard moves away from the strike by Lauzier.
It looked like Brussard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lauzier throws an overhand right that lands on Brussard's shoulder, as Brussard tries to avoid the shot.
Brussard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lauzier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brussard.
Lauzier lands a nice shot that snaps Brussard's head back. #T3#
Lauzier misses with an uppercut
and Brussard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lauzier crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brussard - the referee stops the clock and Lauzier gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brussard. Lauzier manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lauzier avoids the body shot from Brussard.
Lauzier misses with a hook
and Brussard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brussard blocks a jab.
Lauzier has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brussard.
Brussard digs a good hook to Lauzier's body.
Lauzier is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lauzier throws out a loose jab but Brussard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brussard lands an overhand right.
Lauzier lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brussard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brussard looks for the body kick but Lauzier saw that one coming.
Brussard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brussard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lauzier throws out the jab. #T4#
Lauzier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lauzier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brussard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lauzier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Good exchange - Lauzier coming out on top.
Lauzier misses with an uppercut.
Lauzier ducks under a wild hook from Brussard.
Lauzier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brussard swings for the body but Lauzier moves out of range.
Lauzier loads up on a big right hand but Brussard slips the punch.
Lauzier throws a hook to the side of Brussard's head but Brussard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lauzier misses with a looping left.
Brussard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gabriel Lauzier.
I think Lauzier 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 47:49
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 47:49
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Lauzier!
Gabriel Lauzier is the new middleweight champion!
Gabriel Lauzier decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RFL 2 - Second Coming
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and McIntyre moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thibodeaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McIntyre.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
McIntyre seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch there but McIntyre circles away.
Thibodeaux dips to his left and cracks McIntyre with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks to land a left hand but McIntyre moved out of range nicely.
McIntyre is looking to counter the offense by Thibodeaux and move into the clinch.
McIntyre throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux. #T1#
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McIntyre throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thibodeaux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Thibodeaux clinches up against the cage.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from McIntyre.
Thibodeaux is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McIntyre digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from McIntyre. #T2#
Thibodeaux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thibodeaux missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
McIntyre avoiding damage as Thibodeaux throws knees to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McIntyre unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thibodeaux lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McIntyre tries to land a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McIntyre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
McIntyre lands with a short shot to the head.
McIntyre trying to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McIntyre backwards.
McIntyre throws a head punch that misses.
McIntyre swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
McIntyre blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McIntyre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McIntyre blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
McIntyre works on Thibodeaux's body with a couple of short punches.
McIntyre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thibodeaux is defending well for now.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McIntyre.
McIntyre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McIntyre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for McIntyre.
Thibodeaux looks winded!
McIntyre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McIntyre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands an uppercut.
McIntyre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McIntyre landing knees to the head.
McIntyre works on Thibodeaux's body with a couple of short punches.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a left hand.
McIntyre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the head.
McIntyre landing knees to the head.
McIntyre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McIntyre digs a right hand into Thibodeaux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thibodeaux's gas tank.
Nice body punch from McIntyre - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from McIntyre. #T4#
A short right from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
McIntyre scores with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McIntyre.
McIntyre tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
McIntyre scores with a hook to the body.
McIntyre lands a right hand.
A short left from McIntyre.
McIntyre utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McIntyre lands a shot to the body.
McIntyre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a hook to the side of the head.
McIntyre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McIntyre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from McIntyre.
A body shot lands from McIntyre.
A knee to the head by McIntyre.
McIntyre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Methodios McIntyre 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#
McIntyre thuds a left hand into Thibodeaux's body.
McIntyre lands with a shot to the body.
A low kick lands for McIntyre.
Thibodeaux doesn't manage to clinch there - McIntyre circles away.
McIntyre is looking to counter the offense by Thibodeaux and move into the clinch.
Thibodeaux missing with a left hand there. McIntyre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre lands a really nice looking cross but Thibodeaux seems unphased.
McIntyre throws a powerful right kick. Thibodeaux tried to block low but the kick was high! Thibodeaux was taken right off of his feet! McIntyre jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Methodios McIntyre!
Methodios McIntyre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 397 - Orsic Vs Lee
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
A big left from Jam misses.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jam throws a big shot that misses.
Jam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Jam.
Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Jam pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jam throws a looping overhand right but Tepes Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Jam.#CUT#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Jam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tepes Iii walks into a left hand.
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Jam.
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes Iii moves away.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Jam pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Tepes Iii slips a straight right by Jam.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jam misses with an uppercut.
Jam throws a big shot that misses.
We've been told by Jam's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jam connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jam fails to land with a series of punches.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jam misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tepes Iii preventing the sweep. #SU2#
Tepes Iii stands up from Jam's guard - Tepes Iii perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
Jam misses with a body shot.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tepes Iii blocks a jab.
Jam misses the jab.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Jam throws the left hand but Tepes Iii avoids the punch easily.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Jam avoids it easily.
Jam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tepes Iii slips under a jab.
Jam throws the left hand but Tepes Iii avoids the punch easily.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Jam pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Some wild striking there from Jam.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jam throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jam misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a shoot takedown. Jam fights it but they end up in guard. #T3#
Jam has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tepes Iii has passed into side control. #SU2#
Tepes Iii decides to stand back up.
Jam looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jam misses with a straight right.
Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jam just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Jam missing with a left hand there. Tepes Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tepes Iii slips a jab and a cross from Jam.
Toe Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jam looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range.
Tepes Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tepes Iii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Jam misses with a body shot.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jam defends it well.
Tepes Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes Iii moves away.
A jab from Jam misses.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jam lands with a hook. Tepes Iii tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jam misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toe Jam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jam just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Jam avoids it easily.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
Jam cracks Tepes Iii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tepes Iii can do to turn this around?
Jam feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tepes Iiis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vlad Tepes Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jam swings for the body but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Jam pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jam misses with a straight left.
Jam takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tepes Iii dodges the punch combination from Jam.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam stuns Tepes Iii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jam with a hook.#T1#
Jam misses with a few strikes there.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jam misses the shot to the body.
Tepes Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jam.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes Iii manages to avoid it.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jam throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jam is trying to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Tepes Iii decides to stand up.
Jam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Jam misses the target.
Jam thuds his right hand into Tepes Iii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jam misses with a looping left.
Jam swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jam pulls Tepes Iii in close to his closed guard and prevents Tepes Iii from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jam is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tepes Iii is controlling him.
Jam trying to control the position here. #T3##SU2#
Tepes Iii stands up from Jam's guard - Tepes Iii perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jam swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tepes Iii.
A big left from Jam misses. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Jam avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Tepes Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Tepes Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jam misses with a hook.
Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Jam pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Jam.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Jam looks to throw the jab but Tepes Iii is out of range.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Jam swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tepes Iii.#CUT#That has opened up Vlad Tepes Iii's cut even more.
Toe Jam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jam misses with a straight left.
Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Jam.
Jam misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toe Jam dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tepes Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tepes Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Jam with a nice cross.
Jam misses with an uppercut. Tepes Iii saw that one coming.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Jam avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Jam.
Jam throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.
Tepes Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Jam avoids it easily.
Jam fails to land with a series of punches.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Tepes Iii counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jam!
Vlad Tepes Iii has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Tepes Iii decides to stand back up. Tepes Iii steps back and let's Jam get back to his feet.
Jam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tepes Iii circles away quickly and effectively.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Jam avoids it easily.#T1#
Jam takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
Toe Jam is winning the standup battle so far.
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tepes Iii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tepes Iii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jam misses the jab.
Tepes Iii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jam throws a looping overhand right but Tepes Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jam defends it well.
Jam takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
Jam just misses with a punch to the body.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes Iii manages to avoid it.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jam defends it well.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tepes Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Jam.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Toe Jam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Good shot there by Jam.
Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Jam.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Tepes Iii tries to counter it with a takedown but Jam pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good exchange - Jam coming out on top.
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!
Nice defenses there by Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Jam avoids it easily.
Jam looks to throw the jab but Tepes Iii is out of range.
Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Jam avoids it easily.
Jam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tepes Iii's head backwards.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jam, as that shot connected. #T3#
Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jam throws a body shot but no joy.
Tepes Iii defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Jam avoids it easily.
Jam throws a big shot that misses.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jam misses with an uppercut.
Jam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tepes Iii's head.
Jam misses with a looping left.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tepes Iii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jam misses the jab.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jam defends it well.#T4#
Tepes Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
Jam throws a jab when Tepes Iii was well out of range.
A big left from Jam misses.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jam throws a jab when Tepes Iii was well out of range.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Jam.
Tepes Iii takes one to the side of the head.
Jam lands with a good body shot.
Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tepes Iii manages to avoid it.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jam looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jam defends it well.
Vlad Tepes Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jam misses with a straight left.
Tepes Iii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toe Jam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jam, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toe Jam!
Toe Jam managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Northern Zombie, into his post fight interview.

Event: DMMA 309 Steve vs Karja
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Karjalainen.#KD2#
Karjalainen lands a left and a right that send Steve crashing to the mat, dazed. Karjalainen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Stoner Steve has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Karjalainen.
Karjalainen throws a body kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Steve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karjalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Karjalainen tries to land a front kick but Steve steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karjalainen scores with a jab to the head.
Karjalainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karjalainen throws a monster overhand right that drops Steve! Karjalainen follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Karjalainen!
After the fight, Karl Karjalainen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DMMA 308 Brown vs Kwong
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
A big left from Sakala misses.
Kearney keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakala.
Kearney moves forwards but Sakala connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sakala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kearney.
Sakala slips under a jab.
Kearney throws a poor cross that misses
and Sakala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sakala misses with an uppercut. Kearney saw that one coming.
Kearney throws out a counter right but Sakala avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crunch! Sakala slams his shin into Kearney's torso.
Sakala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kearney.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kearney. Sakala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kearney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakala. #T1##CL#
Sakala moves into the clinch.
Kearney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sakala looking to throw knees to the head but Kearney is blocking nicely.
Kearney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Sakala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sakala looks for the body kick but Kearney saw that one coming.
Sakala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kearney.
Sakala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kearney lands a jab to the head.
Kearney takes a swing at Sakala's ribcage but misses.
Kearney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sakala throws a right hand that misses
and Kearney counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Sakala fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kearney, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Sakala manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sakala is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kearney's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kearney blocking some punches.
Kearney digs a right hand into Sakala's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sakala's gas tank.
Kearney lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kearney works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sakala is trying to stall.
Kearney scores with a shot to the side of Sakala's head.
Kearney lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sakala or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakala.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakala.
Sakala takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kearney.
Sakala working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Kearney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sakala loads up on a big right hand but Kearney slips the punch.#T3#
Sakala pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kearney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakala was well out of range. Poor timing from Kearney.
Sakala lands a leg kick that knocks Kearney off balance momentarily.
Kearney scores with a nice strike.
Kearney throws a shot from downtown. Sakala moves away and avoids it.
Sakala misses with an uppercut.
Kearney thuds a left hand into Sakala's body.
Kearney tries to move into range but Sakala moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakala. Kearney does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sakala. #T4#
Kearney doesn't manage to clinch there - Sakala circles away.
Sakala throwing a counter right hand but Kearney manages to avoid it.
Kearney stuns Sakala with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sakala misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Kearney on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sakala missing with a left hand there. Kearney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakala gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kearney moves out of range as Sakala throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Sakala misses its intended target.
Sakala tries to land a front kick but Kearney steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kearney now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yannick Sakala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakala fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kearney on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patrick Kearney will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Kearney pushes Sakala up against the cage in a clinch.
Kearney misses with the head strike.
Kearney misses with the head strike.
Kearney tries to work over Sakala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sakala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kearney backwards.
Kearney scores with a shoulder strike.
Kearney takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC2#
Kearney breaks the clinch.
Yannick Sakala is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Kearney instigates a clinch.
Kearney tries a body shot but Sakala blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Kearney.
Sakala swings wildly with an uppercut but Kearney uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Sakala's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sakala is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sakala scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Sakala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Sakala.
A slow jab from Kearney misses its intended target.
Sakala misses with a hook
and Sakala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakala ducks under a wild hook from Kearney.
Sakala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sakala throws a body punch but Kearney moves out of range.
Kearney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kearney throws a shot from downtown. Sakala moves away and avoids it.
Sakala scores with a hook.
Kearney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakala.#T2#
Sakala moves forwards but Kearney connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sakala loads up on a big right hand but Kearney slips the punch.
Kearney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sakala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kearney.
Sakala scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kearney just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakala throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kearney scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sakala fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Kearney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakala.
Kearney now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kearney misses with a looping left.
Sakala throws a poor cross that misses
and Kearney counters with a right hand to the body.
Sakala lands with a nice body punch.
Kearney looks to throw the jab but Sakala is out of range.
Sakala throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kearney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kearney throws a jab when Sakala was well out of range.
Kearney takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Sakala scores with a decent looking hook.
Kearney fails to land with a series of punches.
Kearney slips under a jab.#KD#
Sakala sends Kearney crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sakala is motioning to the referee to let Kearney up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Kearney is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kearney moves away from the strike by Sakala.
Kearney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sakala throws a body kick that misses.
Kearney looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kearney just misses with a punch to the body.
Kearney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sakala jabs Kearney right on the nose. Kearney blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yannick Sakala dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sakala.
Kearney just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakala throws a poor cross that misses
and Kearney counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kearney misses with a two punch combination.
Sakala jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sakala fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sakala lands a leg kick that knocks Kearney off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakala throws out a powerful jab.
Sakala looks to land a right hand but Kearney moved out of range.
Kearney unleashes a big counter combination but Sakala bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sakala swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kearney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Sakala tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kearney counters with a nice body shot.
A left lands for Sakala.
Sakala fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kearney has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kearney moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kearney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakala fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kearney just manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Sakala. That snapped Kearney's head back.
Nice straight punches there by Sakala. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sakala.
Sakala misses with an uppercut.
Kearney defending well as Sakala loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Sakala doesn't manage to clinch there - Kearney circles away.
Sakala misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Kearney counters with a nice right hand that sends Sakala toppling to the canvas! Sakala scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kearney finish him?!#ROC2#Sakala is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakala lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sakala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakala throws a body punch but Kearney moves out of range.
Sakala looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kearney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakala takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kearney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Kearney misses with an uppercut.
Sakala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kearney.
Sakala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Kearney was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kearney jabs at Sakala's body.
Sakala throws the left hand but Kearney avoids the punch easily.
Sakala wants to clinch but Kearney slips to the side
and Kearney counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Sakala. That snapped Kearney's head back.
Sakala ducks under a wild hook from Kearney.
Sakala will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Kearney throws a sloppy body shot
and Sakala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kearney scores with a jab. Sakala acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #KD2#
Kearney lands a big right hand that sends Sakala crashing to the mat! Kearney stays standing though and waves Sakala back to his feet!
Oh Sakala is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Kearney stuns Sakala with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Kearney gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kearney creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sakala with a big uppercut! Sakala tries to clinch up but Kearney pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Sakala to the mat! Sakala covers up and Kearney unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Patrick Kearney!
Patrick Kearney decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 391 - Drop Vs OcasioCortez
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Hernandez misses with a looping right.
Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
Hernandez connects with a looping right hand.
Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
Hernandez misses with a straight right.
Jam throws a hook but Hernandez blocks it.
Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Jam misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jam, as that shot connected.
Jam stuns Hernandez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hernandez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam.
Hernandez 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.
Jam throws out a loose jab but Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam.
Hernandez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jam dodges the punch combination from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from Jam.
Jam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez. #T1#
Jam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hernandez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jam misses with a hook. Hernandez ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Hernandez misses.
Jam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Jam misses.
Hernandez unleashes a big counter combination but Jam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hernandez staying out of range there.
Hernandez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jam has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jam there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernandez.
Jam throws a big shot that misses.
Jam throws a right hand that misses
letting Hernandez counter with a right hand.
Jam misses with a body shot.
Jam avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Jam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jam throws a hook but Hernandez avoids it easily.
Jam misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hernandez throws a lazy right hand but Jam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hernandez blocks a jab.
Hernandez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jam takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam.
Jam misses with a body shot.
Hernandez lands a jab to the nose.
Jam works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Hernandez has Jam up against the cage in a clinch.
Jam tries to work over Hernandez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hernandez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jam is defending well.
A short right from Jam.
Hernandez fails to pull guard.
Hernandez wants a takedown.
Toe Jam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxi Hernandez.#BC#
Jam breaks the clinch.
Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Hernandez is just out of range.
A jab from Jam finds it's way through Hernandez's defenses.
Jam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jam throws a lazy uppercut
and Hernandez counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Jam misses.
Hernandez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Hernandez throws a looping overhand right but Jam ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Jam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hernandez moves out of range as Jam strikes.
A slow jab from Jam misses its intended target.
Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jam.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from Jam.
Hernandez throws out a loose jab but Jam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jam looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
Jam scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jam looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hernandez takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Maxi Hernandez has been cut.
Hernandez lands a glancing blow to the side of Jam's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy.
Jam takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4#
Jam looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
Hernandez throws out a counter right but Jam avoids it with no problem.
Hernandez connects with a leg kick.
Hernandez lands with an overhand left.
Hernandez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jam.
Hernandez throws out a counter right but Jam avoids it with no problem.
Hernandez misses with a body kick.
Jam is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hernandez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Hernandez swinging wildly here.
Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jam throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hernandez tried to score with a low kick but Jam checks it.
Jam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Jam misses.
Hernandez connects with an inside leg kick.
Hernandez blocks a jab.
Hernandez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maxi Hernandez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxi Hernandez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a nice shot that snaps Jam's head back.
Jam misses with a straight right.
Hernandez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hernandez moves away.
Hernandez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maxi Hernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hernandez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Jam moves out of range easily.
Jam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hernandez's head backwards.
Hernandez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hernandez throws the left hand but Jam avoids the punch easily.
Hernandez scores with a jab. Jam acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hernandez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jam to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jam lunges at Hernandez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hernandez's hand.
Hernandez defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Hernandez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernandez.
Jam misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jam.#T1#
Jam misses the shot to the body.
Jam lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Jam moves out of range.
Jam scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#Hernandez is rocked!
Jam swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
Jam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hernandez sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Hernandez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jam tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hernandez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jam prevents it.
Hernandez goes for a takedown attempt but Jam pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hernandez staying out of range there.
Hernandez slips a straight right by Jam.
Jam lands a jab to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Jam. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jam.
Hernandez is still on wobbly legs! Can Jam finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Jam.
Jam drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Hernandez right on the button. Hernandez goes down! Jam follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Jam gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toe Jam!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Toe Jam waved his t-shirt featuring Northern Zombie's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: DMMA 306
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
Drake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fisher changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Drake misses.
It seemed like Fisher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Drake has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#KD2#
Fisher lands a big uppercut and Drake crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Drake looks OK. Fisher waves Drake back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Dezmond Drake has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drake slips a straight right by Fisher.#CL#
Drake pushes Fisher up against the cage in a clinch.
Fisher working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fisher misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisher. #BC#
Drake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drake throws a big shot that misses.
Fisher throws a poor cross that misses
and Drake counters with a stiff right hand.
Drake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Drake misses with a left hand
and Fisher counters with a big right hand! Oh Drake is in trouble here! Fisher follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Fisher!
John Fisher is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking John Fisher 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: SMASH: Thai vs Bispen
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
O Rally moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
O Rally misses with a straight right.
O Rally fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
No luck for O Rally with that takedown attempt.
O Rally stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phuthong with a hook.
O Rally steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Phuthong lands a nice hook to O Rally's body. O Rally takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Rally.
O Rally cracks Phuthong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
O Rally looks to land a right hand but Phuthong moved out of range.
Phuthong slips a jab and a cross from O Rally.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but O Rally is just out of range.
A big left from O Rally misses.
Phuthong missing with a left hand there. O Rally was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Rally moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
O Rally is looking to counter punch.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but O Rally moved out of range.#T1#
Phuthong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from O Rally misses.
O Rally scores with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from O Rally. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Phuthong does it's job there.
Phuthong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Rally.
Phuthong misses the jab.
Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Rally.
O Rally throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phuthong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but O Rally is out of range.
Eh Phuthong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Rally's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and O Rally duly obliges.
O Rally on the wrong end of a nice jab.
O Rally throws a jab but it's blocked by Phuthong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but O Rally moved out of range.
O Rally pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
O Rally wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O Rally takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
O Rally uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
A jab from Phuthong misses. #T2#
Phuthong throws a hook but O Rally avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Phuthong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
O Rally cracks a nice hook into Phuthong's ribs.
Phuthong connects with a nice looking jab.
O Rally tries to score a power double leg takedown but Phuthong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten O Rally somewhat.
Phuthong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
O Rally connects with a good right hand that stumbles Phuthong. Phuthong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Phuthong lands with a straight right. O Rally didn't see that one coming.
Phuthong swings for the body but O Rally moves out of range.
O Rally chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Rally moves away.#CL2#
Phuthong has taken the fight to the clinch.
O Rally has Phuthong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Phuthong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean O Rally. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phuthong.
O Rally swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land.
Phuthong lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Phuthong as the two fighters clinch.
O Rally blocks a body shot from Phuthong. #TD#
Phuthong is fighting off a takedown attempt but O Rally is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Phuthong to the mat. Phuthong regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Phuthong throws his legs up looking for a submission but O Rally uses it to pass to side control.
Phuthong stops O Rally from passing to mount. #SUB#
O Rally tries for a kimura but Phuthong is defending well.
Phuthong is trying to control O Rally's posture but O Rally avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
O Rally trying to control the action but Phuthong is working from the bottom. #SUB#
O Rally thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eh Phuthong will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Phuthong throws a hook but O Rally avoids it easily.
O Rally looks to land a left hand but Phuthong moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Rally.
Eh Phuthong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phuthong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and O Rally connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phuthong scrambles back to his feet.
O Rally shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Phuthong defends it nicely.
Phuthong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
O Rally really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Phuthong missing with a left hand there. O Rally was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Rally scores with a decent looking hook.
O Rally shoots in but Phuthong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
O Rally attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong moves out of range as O Rally strikes.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Rally slips a jab from Phuthong.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Rally. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but O Rally moved out of range nicely.
O Rally is looking to counter punch.
Phuthong throws a jab when O Rally was well out of range.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
O Rally defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
Phuthong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Phuthong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Rally. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Rally misses with an uppercut.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but O Rally uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong throws a jab but it's blocked by O Rally.
Phuthong misses with a straight left.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Rally.
Phuthong misses with a hook. O Rally ducked under it nicely.
O Rally jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Rally slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a big shot that misses.
O Rally listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. O Rally does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Phuthong backs away, O Rally returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
O Rally misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Phuthong misses with a hook. O Rally ducked under it nicely.
A jab from O Rally misses.
O Rally defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
O Rally throws an overhand right that lands on Phuthong's shoulder, as Phuthong tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean O Rally. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phuthong lands a jab to O Rally's midsection.
Some wild striking there from O Rally.
O Rally misses the jab.
O Rally uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
O Rally ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong jabs at O Rally's body.
Phuthong throws a jab when O Rally was well out of range.
O Rally misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Phuthong.
O Rally looks to land a combination. Phuthong sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Rally was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
O Rally tries to counter with a takedown but Phuthong is quick to defend against it.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong loads up on a big right hand but O Rally slips the punch.#T3#
O Rally misses with a straight right.
O Rally walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
O Rally seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big right from O Rally misses.
A lazy left from O Rally finds it's target.
Phuthong wants to clinch up but O Rally keeps it at a distance.
O Rally misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but O Rally uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - O Rally throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Rally slips a straight right by Phuthong.
It looked like O Rally wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Rally was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
O Rally throws a big shot that misses.
Phuthong slips under a jab from O Rally.
Phuthong takes one on the button.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Rally changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Phuthong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
O Rally avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
O Rally throws a series of punches but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Phuthong moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
O Rally throws a shot from downtown. Phuthong moves away and avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Phuthong.
O Rally throws the left hand but Phuthong avoids the punch easily.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Rally misses with a body shot.
Phuthong throws a hook but O Rally avoids it easily.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but O Rally moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong swings widly with a right hand
and O Rally counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
O Rally throws a right and a left that Phuthong avoids nicely.
Phuthong tries to work over O Rally's front leg with a kick but O Rally checks it.
O Rally misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
O Rally steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
O Rally looks to land a left hand but Phuthong moved out of range nicely.
O Rally keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Rally tries to counter with a takedown but Phuthong is quick to defend against it.
Phuthong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Rally was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phuthong misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Eh Phuthong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Nice defenses there by Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but O Rally ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
O Rally closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
O Rally laying and praying for a moment but Phuthong takes advantage and regains half guard.
O Rally is just content to waste time from the top position. Phuthong takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
O Rally has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Phuthong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O Rally is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rally trying to control but Phuthong is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Phuthong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O Rally is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB2#
Phuthong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Phuthong keeping moving, preventing O Rally from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Phuthong has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. O Rally is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Phuthong.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
O Rally wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phuthong keeps working.
O Rally tries to move into full mount but can't pass Phuthong's legs.
O Rally wants to control for a moment but Phuthong uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Rally wants to take a breather but Phuthong is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
O Rally is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
O Rally is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sean O Rally overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Phuthong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
O Rally goes for an armbar but Phuthong turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Phuthong.
O Rally is trying to control the position but Phuthong postures up.
Sean O Rally has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
O Rally controlling Phuthong's posture.
Phuthong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Rally swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phuthong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean O Rally showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Phuthong 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!
A relieved looking Eh Phuthong 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: SMASH: Thai vs Bispen
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Svyatogor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bonaparte doesn't seem bothered though.
A swing and a miss from Svyatogor.
Bonaparte misses with a low kick as Svyatogor jumps back.
Svyatogor throws a poor cross that misses
and Bonaparte counters with a slapping leg kick.
Svyatogor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've been told by Bonaparte's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Svyatogor throws an off balance right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a good, hard body kick but Svyatogor shrugs it off.
Svyatogor lands a body shot.
Svyatogor scores with a hook to the body. Bonaparte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svyatogor lands with a shot to the body.
Bonaparte is breathing heavily.
A low kick from Bonaparte misses
and Svyatogor counters with a straight right hand.
Svyatogor throws a body punch but Bonaparte moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svyatogor looks to land a left hand but Bonaparte moved out of range nicely.
Bonaparte thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Bonaparte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bonaparte connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Svyatogor momentarily.
Svyatogor scores with a punch to the head.
Bonaparte throws a jab but it's blocked by Svyatogor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svyatogor. Bonaparte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonaparte throws a quick counter head kick but Svyatogor was just out of range.
Svyatogor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonaparte.
Svyatogor throws a jab when Bonaparte was well out of range.
A jab from Svyatogor finds it's way through Bonaparte's defenses.
Svyatogor misses with a left hand
and Bonaparte counters with a nice leg kick.
Svyatogor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Svyatogor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Svyatogor misses with a hook
and Bonaparte counters with a big right hand! Oh Svyatogor is in trouble here! Bonaparte follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximilian Bonaparte!
Our winner, Maximilian Bonaparte, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DC 141 Savisto v Billingsly
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Savisto avoids the body shot from Billingsly.
Savisto blocks a jab.
Billingsly throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Savisto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Billingsly's guard.
Savisto throws a big elbow that misses.
Savisto trying to control but Billingsly is working from the bottom.
Savisto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Billingsly is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Savisto working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Billingsly's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savisto trying to control but Billingsly is working from the bottom.
Savisto stays in close to Billingsly's body and controls the position.
Savisto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Billingsly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Savisto.
Savisto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Savisto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Billingsly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savisto landing with the ground and pound.
Savisto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Savisto is looking to work some ground and pound but Billingsly has wrist control.
Savisto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savisto throwing strikes but missing.
Savisto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Billingsly keeping moving, preventing Savisto from controlling successfully. #T2#
Savisto preventing the sweep.
Savisto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Billingsly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savisto throws a big elbow that misses.
Savisto throws a big right hand that misses.
Savisto preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savisto stands and throws Billingsly's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Savisto grinds an elbow into Billingsly's temple.
Billingsly is working to avoid the ground and pound but Savisto connects with a decent elbow.
Savisto throws a strike aimed at the side of Billingsly's head but Billingsly avoids it well.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Billingsly takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Savisto looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Billingsly is avoiding damage well.
Billingsly is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Savisto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Savisto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Savisto lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Savisto trying to control the action but Billingsly is working from the bottom. #T4#
Savisto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Billingsly is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Savisto lands some shots froms side control.
Savisto lands a few punches from side control.#ROC#Billingsly is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Chad Billingsly has been cut.
Savisto lands a big left to the face of Billingsly, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Savisto and another - Billingsly is out! Savisto stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lasse Savisto!
Lasse Savisto retains his heavyweight title!
Lasse Savisto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFK 387 - Mangold Vs Orsic
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Jam misses with a looping right.
Peramaki looks to land a left hand but Jam moved out of range nicely.
Jam throws a big shot that misses.
Jam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peramaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peramaki wants to counter the offense by Jam and move into the clinch position.
Peramaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jam makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jam takes one to the side of the head.
Peramaki cracks Jam with an open hand slap.
We've been told by Jam's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Peramaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jam.
Jam throws the left hand but Peramaki avoids the punch easily.
Peramaki steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jam.
Jam misses with a body shot.
Peramaki tries to counter with a clinch but Jam shakes him off and moves away.
Jam lands a slapping body shot.
Jam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peramaki.
Peramaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Peramaki.
Peramaki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peramaki.#T1#
Jam connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Peramaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Peramaki wants to clinch.
Jam throws a hook but Peramaki blocks it.
Peramaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jam throws a body punch but Peramaki moves out of range.
Peramaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
Jam throws a good cross that connects.
Peramaki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jam manages to avoid it.
Jam just misses with a punch to the body.
Jam throws a body punch but Peramaki moves out of range.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Jam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jam was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A combination from Jam does no damage. #T2#
Peramaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Peramaki is just out of range.
Jam missing with a left hand there. Peramaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peramaki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peramaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jam 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.
Jam throws the left hand but Peramaki avoids the punch easily.
Peramaki wants to counter the offense by Jam and move into the clinch position.
Jam throws a right hand that Peramaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Peramaki also avoids with ease.
Peramaki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jam.
Peramaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam.
A left lands for Jam.
Peramaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jam.#CL2#
Peramaki takes the fight into the clinch.
Peramaki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC#
Jam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Jam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peramaki wants to counter with a clinch but Jam pushes him away.
Peramaki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slow jab from Jam misses its intended target.
Jam keeps the fight on the outside.
Jam is looking to counter punch.
Peramaki wants to clinch.
Jam throws a jab when Peramaki was well out of range.
Toe Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jam swings for the body but Peramaki moves out of range.
Peramaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Peramaki defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Jam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Peramaki.
Jam sets himself, and Peramaki steps forward looking for the clinch! Jam avoids it this time.
Jam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peramaki slips a straight right by Jam.
Peramaki scores with a jab.
Jam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Peramaki on the side of the head.#T4#
Jam looks to land a right hand but Peramaki moved out of range.
Jam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peramaki slips under a jab from Jam.
Peramaki misses with a combination
and Jam counters with a straight right hand.
Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Jam throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Peramaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Jam.
Jam misses the jab.
Peramaki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jam has time to react.
Jam throws a jab when Peramaki was well out of range.
Peramaki connects with a right hand. Jam shakes it off.
Peramaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Peramaki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jam had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peramaki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toe Jam dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Jam throws the left hand but Peramaki avoids the punch easily.
Jam misses with an uppercut. Peramaki saw that one coming.
Jam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Peramaki punishes Jam's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Peramaki.
Jam ducks under a wild hook from Peramaki.
Jam drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Peramaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jam.
Jam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jam throws out a loose jab but Peramaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Peramaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peramaki.
Jam looks to throw the jab but Peramaki is out of range.
Jam throws an overhand right that lands on Peramaki's shoulder, as Peramaki tries to avoid the shot.
Jam is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Peramaki's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jam looks to land a right hand but Peramaki moved out of range.#T1#
Jam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peramaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jam misses the jab.
Peramaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peramaki moves away.
Jam lands a nice looking body shot.
Peramaki moves out of range as Jam strikes.
Jam lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Jam misses.
Peramaki lands with a right hand.
Peramaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jam misses with a hook.
Peramaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jam's head.#CL2#
Peramaki has closed the distance and engaged Jam in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Jam.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Peramaki on the inside. #T2#
Peramaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peramaki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peramaki misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Jam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jam misses with an uppercut. Peramaki saw that one coming.
Jam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peramaki.
Jam throws a looping overhand right but Peramaki ducks down to avoid it.
Peramaki lands a slapping body shot.
Jam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peramaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jam moves away.
Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peramaki throws a jab when Jam was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Jam.
Peramaki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jam momentarily.
Jam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Peramaki. Peramaki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Jam throws a shot from downtown. Peramaki moves away and avoids it.
Peramaki tries to counter with a clinch but Jam shakes him off and moves away.
Jam throws a jab but it's blocked by Peramaki.
Peramaki slips a jab from Jam.
Peramaki misses with an uppercut.
Jam takes a swing at Peramaki's ribcage but misses.
Peramaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jam was well out of range. Poor timing from Peramaki.
Peramaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peramaki tries to counter with a clinch but Jam shakes him off and moves away.
Peramaki scores with a jab. Jam acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Peramaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam.
Peramaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jam fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peramaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jam misses with an uppercut. Peramaki saw that one coming.
Jam lands with a right hand.
Peramaki scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Jam throws a body punch but Peramaki moves out of range.
Peramaki moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jam lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Peramaki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Peramaki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jam misses with a hook. Peramaki ducked under it nicely.
Peramaki misses the jab.
Peramaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jam under the eye.
Jam keeps the fight on the outside.
Jam ducks under a wild hook from Peramaki.
Jam is looking to counter punch.
Jam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peramaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peramaki has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jam throws a big shot that misses.
Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peramaki.
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 Toe Jam will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peramaki.
Jam throws a hook but Peramaki avoids it easily.
Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peramaki defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Jam throws a hook but Peramaki blocks it.
Peramaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peramaki connects with a looping right hand.
Jam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peramaki can do to turn this around?
Donk. Peramaki catches Jam right on the button with a cross.
Peramaki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peramaki moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam throws a shot from downtown. Peramaki moves away and avoids it.
Peramaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jam looks to throw the jab but Peramaki is out of range.
Peramaki tries to counter with a clinch but Jam shakes him off and moves away.
Peramaki misses with a wild combination.
Peramaki scores with a jab.#T1#
Jam connects with a looping right hand.
Peramaki slips under a jab.
Jam throws a shot from downtown. Peramaki moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Peramaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peramaki wants to counter the offense by Jam and move into the clinch position.
Jam misses with a hook #CL2#
and Peramaki holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Peramaki misses with some punches.
Jam misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Peramaki as the two fighters clinch.
Jam lands an uppercut.
Jam throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Peramaki.
Jam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peramaki's elbow.
Peramaki tries to work over Jam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jam lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Jam breaks from the clinch.
Kimmo Peramaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toe Jam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Jam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peramaki.
Jam throws a body punch but Peramaki moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jam misses the body punch #CL2#
and Peramaki counters by moving into the clinch.
Jam struggles to land a body shot inside as Peramaki controls his hands.
Peramaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Jam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jam to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Jam breaks from the clinch.
Peramaki lands a slapping body shot.
Peramaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jam looks to land a left hand but Peramaki moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Peramaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jam connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Peramaki scrambles back to his feet.
Jam scores with a jab to the body.
Jam slips under a jab from Peramaki.
Jam throwing a counter right hand but Peramaki manages to avoid it.
Jam takes one on the button.
Jam throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Peramaki moves into the clinch.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Jam holds him up against the cage and eventually Peramaki drops back down to his feet.
Peramaki jumps guard but Jam turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Toe Jam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimmo Peramaki.
Peramaki tries to pull guard but Jam forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Peramaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jam smiles and moves away.
Jam slips a straight right by Peramaki.
Peramaki swings for the body but Jam moves out of range.
Jam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Jam throws a hook but Peramaki blocks it.
Peramaki cracks Jam with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peramaki.
Donk. Peramaki catches Jam right on the button with a cross.
Peramaki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jam moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jam swings for the body but Peramaki moves out of range.
Peramaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Peramaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jam.
Peramaki with a jab.#CL2#
Peramaki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jam, pushing him back against the cage.
Jam blocks a body shot from Peramaki.
Peramaki is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jam to keep the fight standing.
Jam blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Toe Jam.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jam, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Toe Jam!
Toe Jam made sure to mention his sponsor, Northern Zombie in his post fight interview.

Event: NYF 59: Yordan vs Hopson
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Arora misses with a wild body shot.
Arora thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Brussard misses its target.
Arora misses with a double jab
and Brussard counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab from Arora misses.
Arora just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBrussard.
Arora lands a nice looking body shot.
Arora avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arora throws out a counter right but Brussard avoids it with no problem.
Arora misses with a left hand
and Brussard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vik Arora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brussard misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arora will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arora misses with a body shot.
Arora takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Arora lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Brussard connects with a jab.
Arora lands with a cross.
Brussard throws a hook but Arora blocks it.
Brussard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arora.
Arora misses the body punch
and Brussard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arora keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Arora lands with a nice body punch.
Arora looks up at the clock. Bad move! Brussard lands a right hand from hell, dropping Arora. Brussard pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krypton Brussard!
Krypton Brussard is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Krypton Brussard thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC 137: Beard v Kuomanen
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Billingsly jabs at Holliday's body.
Billingsly has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Billingsly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holliday doesn't seem bothered though.
Billingsly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holliday moves away.
Billingsly feints a jab promting Holliday to slip. Billingsly then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Holliday slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Billingsly misses with a hook.
Holliday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billingsly.
Billingsly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut lands for Billingsly. That snapped Holliday's head back.
Holliday dodges the punch combination from Billingsly.
Billingsly lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Billingsly with a jab.#T1#
Holliday takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Billingsly misses with a body shot.
Billingsly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holliday counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chad Billingsly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billingsly just misses with a punch to the body.
Billingsly throws a sloppy head kick
and Holliday counters with a straight right hand.
Billingsly scores with a body shot.
Holliday lands with a hook. Billingsly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Billingsly throws a jab but it's blocked by Holliday.
Holliday on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Holliday is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Billingsly. #T2#
Billingsly slips a straight right by Holliday.
Billingsly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Billingsly thuds a left hand into Holliday's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billingsly looks to score with a jab to the body but Holliday is just out of range.
Holliday keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Holliday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Billingsly.
A little jabbing left from Holliday on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Holliday ducks under a wild hook from Billingsly.
Billingsly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Billingsly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billingsly. Holliday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holliday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billingsly.#T3#
Holliday bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holliday looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good standup being displayed there by Billingsly as he connects with a hook.
Billingsly jabs at Holliday's body.
Billingsly lands a nice looking body shot.
Billingsly misses with an uppercut. Holliday saw that one coming.
Billingsly swings for the body but Holliday moves out of range.
Holliday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holliday swings for the body but Billingsly moves out of range.
Billingsly throws an overhand right that lands on Holliday's shoulder, as Holliday tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Holliday was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Holliday connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Holliday connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Billingsly misses with a two punch combination.
Billingsly lands a really nice looking cross but Holliday seems unphased.
Billingsly just misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday throws out a counter right but Billingsly avoids it with no problem.
Holliday throws out a loose jab but Billingsly uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Billingsly. Holliday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holliday looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Billingsly misses with a looping right.
Billingsly uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Billingsly misses.
Billingsly misses with a straight left.
Holliday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billingsly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Billingsly 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#
Holliday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holliday walks into a jab.
Billingsly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Decent striking displayed by Billingsly there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Billingsly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Billingsly missing with a left hand there. Holliday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Holliday on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Billingsly here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Holliday throws a chopping leg kick but Billingsly manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Billingsly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billingsly misses with a body shot
and Holliday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Billingsly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holliday manages to avoid it.
Billingsly lunges at Holliday with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Holliday's hand. #T1#
Holliday throws an off balance right hand
and Billingsly counters with a one-two to the body.
Billingsly throws a shot from downtown. Holliday moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billingsly. Holliday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Billingsly avoids the body shot from Holliday.
Holliday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Billingsly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Billingsly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Billingsly misses its intended target. #T2#
Billingsly throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Holliday was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Billingsly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holliday can do to turn this around?
Holliday takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Billingsly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holliday moves away.
Holliday looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Billingsly throws a head kick that misses.
Holliday throws out a counter right but Billingsly avoids it with no problem.
Billingsly throws a big shot that misses.
Billingsly cracks Holliday with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Holliday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Billingsly.
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!
Billingsly connects with a body shot that sends Holliday's belly button to the back.
Billingsly connects with a single shot there.
Chad Billingsly is winning the standup battle so far.
Billingsly smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Billingsly swings for the body but Holliday moves out of range.
Holliday looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Billingsly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holliday stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holliday swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Billingsly counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Billingsly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holliday ducks under a wild hook from Billingsly.
Billingsly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holliday counters with a leg kick.
Holliday avoids the body shot from Billingsly.
Holliday was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Billingsly pushes Holliday up against the cage in a clinch.
Holliday has a couple of punches blocked by Billingsly.
Holliday digs a right hand into Billingsly's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Billingsly's gas tank.
Billingsly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Billingsly struggles to land a body shot inside as Holliday controls his hands. #T4#
The referee calls for Holliday to work.
Billingsly blocks a body shot from Holliday.
Holliday blocks an uppercut.
Billingsly lands a right hand.
Billingsly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holliday looking to slow down the pace here.
Billingsly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Holliday is breathing heavily.
Billingsly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Billingsly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billingsly misses with some punches.
Holliday's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Billingsly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Billingsly lands a right hand.
Billingsly can't find room to land a body shot as Holliday controls the action.
Holliday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Billingsly.
Billingsly is leaning against Holliday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Billingsly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Billingsly dominated that second round.
That's time! Billingsly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Billingsly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Holliday on the side of the head.
Billingsly throws a shot to the body.
Billingsly digs a good body shot into Holliday's ribs.
Billingsly lands with a shot to the body.
Holliday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billingsly.
A little jabbing left from Holliday on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Billingsly throws a shot to the body.
Billingsly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holliday looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billingsly lands with an overhand left.
Billingsly just misses with a punch to the body.
Billingsly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Billingsly lands an overhand right.
Billingsly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Billingsly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Holliday doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holliday tries to move into range but Billingsly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billingsly. Holliday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holliday tries to counter by closing the distance.
Holliday defending well as Billingsly loads up on a big left hand.
Holliday swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holliday with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Billingsly to score with a decent uppercut.
Billingsly misses with a straight right.
Holliday tries to counter with a clinch but Billingsly shakes him off and moves away.
Billingsly avoids the body shot from Holliday. #T2#
Billingsly jabs Holliday right on the nose. Holliday blinks but takes it well.
Some wild striking there from Billingsly.
Billingsly connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billingsly slips a straight right by Holliday.
A counter left hand to the body from Billingsly misses its target.
Billingsly throws a series of punches but Holliday avoids them all with ease.
Holliday looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Billingsly lands with a straight right. Holliday didn't see that one coming.
Holliday has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Billingsly throws a right hand that misses
and Holliday counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Chad Billingsly has been cut.
Billingsly slips a jab from Holliday.
It looked like Billingsly was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Holliday.#T3#
Holliday walks into a straight right hand from Billingsly.
Billingsly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Holliday counters with a nice uppercut.
Billingsly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holliday counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Billingsly lands a right hook to the body.
Billingsly keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Billingsly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holliday.
Holliday looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Billingsly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Holliday on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Billingsly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billingsly swings widly with a right hand
and Holliday counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Billingsly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holliday momentarily. #T4#
Billingsly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Billingsly tests Holliday's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billingsly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holliday has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Billingsly finds it's way round the side to connect with Holliday's head.
Chad Billingsly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Billingsly scores with a jab.
Billingsly throws a lazy right hand but Holliday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Billingsly looks to throw the jab but Holliday is out of range.
Billingsly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
John Henry Holliday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billingsly sizes up Holliday with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Billingsly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Billingsly 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Billingsly!
Chad Billingsly gave a mention to Dick Dolla Douchebag in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: C283: Matsuzaka vs Talvela II
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Chai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rome shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chai pinned against the cage. Chai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chai lands with a kick to the temple. Rome shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rome steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chai. That one must have hurt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rome drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rome's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Chai manages to break the clinch.
Rome fails with a takedown attempt.
Pinero Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Rome.
Rome on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Chai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the body from Chai misses
and Rome counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rome misses with a takedown
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chai looks to land a body kick but Rome moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rome! But no joy.
Chai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rome on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rome takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rome on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rome doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rome stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chai.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chai. That's going to slow Rome down.
Rome keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pinero Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Chai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rome's sensitive parts.
Chai looks to land a body kick but Rome moved away.
Rome throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Rome checks a leg kick nicely.
Rome looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Chai throws the kick towards the body but Rome avoids it.
Chai connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Donk. Chai catches Rome right on the button with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Chai. Those never looked like landing.
Chai lands with a nice body punch.
Rome checks a low kick from Chai.
Chai scores with a hook.
Chai lands a right hook to the body.
Chai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rome looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chai works the jab nicely.
Chai throws a body kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chai. #T3#
Chai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pinero Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chai. That's going to slow Rome down.
Chai jabs at Rome's body.
Rome shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chai as he jumps to the side.
Chai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rome.
Rome takes one to the side of the head.
Rome drops his hands momentarily and Chai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rome throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rome takes one to the chin there.
Chai lands with a nice body kick.
Rome tries for a takedown but Chai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It appears Chai was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai scores with a hook.
Chai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rome looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rome takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Rome tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chai.
Rome takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rome goes for a double leg but Chai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chai continues to drive forward.
Chai works Rome's body with a nice hook.
Chai feints a jab promting Rome to slip. Chai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rome slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A big left from Rome misses.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai cracks Rome with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai punishes Rome's body with a nice straight punch.
Chai looks to land a combination but Rome avoids it well.
Chai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pinero Chai dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rome looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Rome scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rome wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Chai keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Rome is trying for a kimura here. Chai looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rome wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Curtis Rome!
Curtis Rome spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Pinero Chai had this to say: 'Shit happens ...'.

Event: STRIKE! - mma 2
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Santiago Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Santos.
Santos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santos throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Santos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Santos.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Santiago Santos has been cut.#CL#
Thibodeaux closes the distance and pushes Santos back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thibodeauxs head.
Thibodeaux swings wildly with an uppercut but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action. #T1#
Santos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Santos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Thibodeaux is leaning against Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Santos.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Santos.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Santos.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Santos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Santos.
Santos takes a shot to the head.
Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux.
Santos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thibodeaux is breathing heavily.
Santos lands a shot to the body.
Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Santos lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Santos - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos lands with a short shot to the head.
Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Santos lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Santos.
A nice right hand lands inside from Santos.
Santos tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Santos.
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Santos.
Santos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Santos pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos gets through Thibodeaux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Santos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
Santos scores with a shoulder strike.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Santos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Santos.
Santos pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santos.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos.
Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Santos misses with a body punch.
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thibodeaux looking to stall.
A short right from Santos on the inside.
Santos cracks Thibodeaux with a nice body shot.
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santos lands a shot to the body.
Santos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Santos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Santos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Santos.
Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Santos pushes Thibodeaux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Santos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Santos misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Santos as the two fighters clinch.
Santos lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Santos.
Nice body punch from Santos - that landed with a thud.
Santos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Santos tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Santos digs a right hand underneath Thibodeaux's ribcage. Thibodeaux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Santos.
Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santos.
A hook to the body from Santos.
Santos scores with a shoulder strike.
Santos scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#Thibodeaux is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos throws a big uppercut that drops Thibodeaux! More strikes from Santos and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Thibodeaux lies dazed against the cage as Santos celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santiago Santos!

Event: OFK 379 -
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Magomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Jam misses the target.
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jam connects with a crisp jab.
Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jam.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Magomedov throws out a loose jab but Jam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam.#TD2#
Magomedov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jam was covering up waiting for the punch and Magomedov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Jam is keeping the position.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jam haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jam is retaining full guard. #T1#
Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jam keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Jam's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Magomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jam circles away quickly and effectively.
Magomedov lands with a right hand.
A big right from Jam misses.
Magomedov feints the counter takedown.
Magomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Jam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jam swats away the attempt to clinch by Magomedov.
Jam cracks a nice hook into Magomedov's ribs.#T2#
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
Jam misses with a looping left.
Magomedov cracks Jam with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
Magomedov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jam connects with a body shot that sends Magomedov's belly button to the back.
Jam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jam connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov shoots and misses
and Jam counters with a straight right hand.
Jam getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Magomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
A cross from Jam lands.
Magomedov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jam is out of range.
Magomedov wants to clinch.
Jam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magomedov. Magomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jam sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Magomedov. That snapped Jam's head back.
Jam just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Magomedov clinches up against the cage.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Jam has him pressed against the cage.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magomedov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Jam scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Jam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Jam's head.
Jam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Donk. Jam catches Magomedov right on the button with a cross.
Jam cracks Magomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Jam scores with a nice strike.
Magomedov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Toe Jam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalid Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a shot to the body.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Jam looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Magomedov feints the counter takedown.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Jam manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Magomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jam lands a jab to Magomedov's midsection.
Khalid Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jam finds it's way round the side to connect with Magomedov's head. #T4#
Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Jam ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.#TD2#
Magomedov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jam wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jam keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jam taking some punishment here, with Magomedov in his half guard.
Jam avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jam blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magomedov. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toe Jam dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Magomedov with a jab.
Magomedov drops his hands momentarily and Jam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Magomedov closes the distance and pushes Jam back into the cage.#BC#
Jam breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Jam misses its intended target.
Magomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Jam.
Jam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Jam tries to sprawl but Magomedov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Magomedov misses with a head shot. Jam uses the momentum to regain guard. #T1#
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khalid Magomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magomedov throws an elbow that misses. Jam uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Magomedov's guard. Nice move by Jam!#REVR#
Jam stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.#SUB2#
Magomedov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jam throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Magomedov's body to avoid the submission. Magomedov has instead reached around Jam's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Magomedov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Khalid Magomedov!
Our winner, Khalid Magomedov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 294 Drake vs Ekaku
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake drops his hands momentarily and Ekaku takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Drake misses with a hook #CL2#
and Ekaku holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
I was talking to Drake's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ekaku blocks a body shot from Drake.
Drake lands a nice uppercut.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku blocks a body shot from Drake.
Drake prevents a body shot from Ekaku.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drakes head.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drake.
Ekaku blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Drake lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Ekaku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ekaku misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ekaku.
Drake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ekaku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Drake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku controls the action.
Drake scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drake blocks an uppercut.
Ekaku tries to work over Drake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drake throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Drake lands an uppercut.
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!
Ekaku stalling in the clinch but Drake improves position.
Ekaku misses with the head strike.
Drake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ekaku is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Drake is keeping busy.#T2#
A hook to the body from Ekaku.
Drake lands with a left to the head.
Drake throws a head punch that misses.
Drake tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku avoids it by throwing Drake back against the cage.
Drake misses with some punches.
Ekaku is trying to stall.
Drake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drake is working Ekaku over against the cage.
Ekaku misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Ekaku.
Drake prevents a body shot from Ekaku.
Ekaku looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku fails to land.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ekaku tries a body shot but Drake blocks it. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Ekaku fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ekaku pushes off an throws an elbow but Drake leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Drake lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Drake.
Ekaku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Drake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ekaku throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Drake.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ekaku.
Drake misses with a body punch.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ekaku backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Drake. #T4#
Drake throws a punch but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Drake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku's elbow.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku blocks a body shot from Drake.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ekaku leaning against his opponent.
Ekaku blocking some punches.
Ekaku misses with some punches.
Drake misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drake.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Ekaku controls the action.
Ekaku has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Drake seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ekaku can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
A left hand lands to the body for Drake. #BC#
Drake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ekaku looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ekaku throws a predictable looking body shot
and Drake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ekaku pivots, looking for a leg kick but Drake is out of range and Ekaku settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dezmond Drake dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ekaku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Drake cracks Ekaku with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ekaku falls to his knees and Drake doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dezmond Drake!
Dezmond Drake retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Dezmond Drake thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DMMA 294 Drake vs Ekaku
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1##CL#
Zhdanov clinches.
Kearney swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhdanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Zhdanov fails to land.
Kearney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zhdanov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zhdanov lands a shoulder strike.
Zhdanov trying to land knees to the body.
Kearney is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zhdanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kearney misses with a punch to the body.
Zhdanov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Patrick Kearney has been cut.
Zhdanov blocks an uppercut.
Zhdanov can't find room to land a body shot as Kearney controls the action.
Kearney works on Zhdanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Zhdanov throws a head punch that misses.
Zhdanov takes a shot to the head.
Zhdanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kearney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhdanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kearney lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Kearney blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zhdanov throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Zhdanov misses with a punch to the body.
Zhdanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kearney backwards.
Zhdanov blocks a body shot from Kearney.
Kearney blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Kearney breaks the clinch.
Zhdanov throws a looping overhand right but Kearney ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Zhdanov.
Zhdanov moves in looking to clinch but Kearney pushes him off.
Kearney now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zhdanov throws a sloppy head kick and Kearney moves out of range easily.
Kearney doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Zhdanov rushes Kearney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kearney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kearney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zhdanov backwards. #BC2#
Kearney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kearney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhdanov throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zhdanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Zhdanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kearney swats away the attempt to clinch by Zhdanov.
Kearney let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zhdanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kearney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kearney! But no joy.#CL#
Zhdanov takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhdanov lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Kearney breaks the clinch.
Kearney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhdanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zhdanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Kearney throws a nice looking combination but Zhdanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zhdanov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zhdanov is looking to clinch.
Kearney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kearney manages to circle out of the way.
Kearney takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL#
Zhdanov forces Kearney back against the cage and clinches.
Kearney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kearney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zhdanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kearney backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Zhdanov.
Kearney looks winded!
Zhdanov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kearney's efforts to push away.
Kearney misses with a punch on the inside.
Kearney tries to throw a body punch but Zhdanov avoids it by throwing Kearney back against the cage.
Zhdanov misses with a body punch.
Zhdanov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zhdanov lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Zhdanov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhdanov lands with a right to the head.
Kearney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhdanov lands a nice uppercut.
Zhdanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Kearney backwards. #ROC#Kearney is rocked!
Zhdanov lands a big right hand that drops Kearney! The killer instinct kicks in and Zhdanov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Zhdanov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Zhdanov!
An out of breath Roman Zhdanov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NYF 54: Traumen vs Field
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Brussard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brussard avoids a punch combination nicely.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
White rushes Brussard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brussard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White backwards.
Good body shot from Brussard.
A short uppercut from Brussard.
Brussard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brussard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Brussard.
White working aggressively here.
White lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brussard lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brussard.
Brussard lands a left hand that snaps the head of White backwards.
White trying to land knees to the body.
White swings wildly with an uppercut but Brussard uses good head movement to avoid it.
White misses with a body punch.
White has a couple of punches blocked by Brussard. #T1#
White tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brussard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brussard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brussard pushes White back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
White is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brussard is defending well for now.
Brussard scores with a nice hook to the head.
White working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brussard is working White over against the cage.
Brussard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brussard.
A hook to the body from Brussard.
White is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brussard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brussard.
White scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brussard lands with a right to the head.
Brussard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Our sources have told us that White has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
White misses with a knee to the head.
Brussard tries to throw a body punch but White avoids it by throwing Brussard back against the cage.
Brussard digs a right hand into White's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on White's gas tank. #T2#
Brussard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of White backwards.
White wants to stall.
Brussard misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brussard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brussard lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Brussard.
White throws a head punch that misses.
Brussard works on White's body with a couple of short punches.
White tries to stall but Brussard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
White misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brussard scores with a shot to the side of White's head.
Still in the clinch, White scores with a nice short uppercut.
White throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brussard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brussard is leaning against White and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Brussard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brussard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Brussard.
A right hook to the body lands for Brussard.
Brussard blocks an uppercut.
Brussard lands a hook that snaps the head of White backwards. #T3#
Brussard lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Brussard.
Brussard works on White's body with a couple of short punches.
Brussard lands with a left to the head.
White takes a shot to the head.
Brussard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Brussard.
Brussard can't find room to land a body shot as White controls the action.
White misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brussard lands an uppercut.
Brussard lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Brussard.
Brussard lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brussard.
Brussard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brussard blocking some punches.
White throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Brussard.
A body shot lands from Brussard.
Brussard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
White blocks a body shot from Brussard.
Brussard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by White.
Brussard digs a right hand into White's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on White's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brussard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brussard.
A body shot lands from Brussard.
Brussard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brussard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of White backwards.
Brussard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Brussard. #ROC2#White is rocked!
Brussard presses White against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oh White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brussard lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Brussard as the two fighters clinch.
Brussard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brussard lands a shoulder strike.
Brussard creates a bit of space for himself and rocks White with a big uppercut! White tries to clinch up but Brussard pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples White to the mat! White covers up and Brussard unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Krypton Brussard!
A relieved looking Krypton Brussard 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: WVT 222: Steve v Simone
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Steve misses.
Simone cracks Steve with an open hand slap.
Simone tests Steve's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Steve.#CUT#It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.
Steve looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joey Simone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steve there as he acknowledges the shot.
Simone scores with a punch to the head.
Simone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steve scores with the left hand. Simone knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simone catches Steve with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steve's jab looks to have found its range, popping Simone under the eye.#CL2#
Simone closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Simone fails to land.
Simone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#BC#
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simone misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Simone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steve misses with an uppercut
and Simone counters with a series of strikes. Steve will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Simone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#KD#
Steve drops Simone with a beautiful combination! Simone stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Steve is looking for the KO!#ROC#Simone is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simone lands a slapping body shot.
Steve takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Simone cracks Steve with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Simone scores with a shot to the body.
Simone scores with a nice head shot.
Simone lands with a right hand.
Simone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Simone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simone 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.#T2#
Simone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone lands with a shot to the body.
Simone connects with the punch.
Simone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Simone looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Steve takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Simone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Simone lands a nice hook to Steve's body. Steve takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
letting Simone counter with a right hand.
Steve punishes Simone's body with a nice straight punch.
Simone lands with a shot to the body.
Simone defending well as Steve loads up on a big left hand.
Simone throws out a counter right but Steve avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Steve misses with a hook. Simone ducked under it nicely.
Simone scores with the left hand. Steve knows he should have avoided that one.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Steve throws a jab when Simone was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Simone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steve takes a swing at Simone's ribcage but misses.
Simone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Simone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Simone tests Steve's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Simone scores with a jab to the body.
Simone wants to clinch up but Steve keeps it at a distance.
Nice uppercut there from Simone.
Steve throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simone counters with a straight right hand.
Steve changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Simone staying out of range there.
Simone tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Simone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Simone is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steve had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Simone lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Simone does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Simone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steve, pushing him back against the cage.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Simone.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Simone tries to pull guard but Steve won't allow it.
Steve tries to work over Simone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Simone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Steve uses from the top position.
Simone pulls Steve in close to prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steve wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Simone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
That's time! Steve's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Simone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Simone. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Steve moves forwards but Simone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Simone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steve has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Simone finds it's way round the side to connect with Steve's head. #CL2#
Simone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Simone misses with a punch to the body.
Steve pushes Simone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone blocks a body shot from Steve.
Simone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simone is trying to pull guard but Steve turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Simone tries to pull guard but Steve holds him up against the cage and eventually Simone drops back down to his feet.
Simone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steve smiles and moves away.
Stoner Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Simone.#T1#
Simone tries to clinch up but Steve circles away and keeps his distance.
Steve misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Simone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Simone is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Simone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Steve doesn't seem phased though.
Simone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steve slips under a jab.
Simone 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.
Steve punishes Simone's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Simone rushes Steve and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simone lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Simone manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Simone 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.#T2#
Steve not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steve knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simone on the ground.
Simone 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Simone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Simone is looking for a triangle here but Steve uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Steve is looking to take a break and control but Simone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Simone regains half guard.
Simone is trying to get back to full guard.
Steve controlling the action here.
Simone wants to improve his position but Steve is controlling well.
Simone gets full guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simone working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Simone pushes a forearm under Steve's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Steve is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Simone!
Joey Simone is the new light heavyweight champion!
Joey Simone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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