Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Sunrise 23
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Prince motions for McVicker to come forward. Prince throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McVicker looks to throw the jab but Prince is out of range.
McVicker misses with a jab, cross combination.
McVicker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Prince thows a left - swing and a miss!
McVicker defending well as Prince loads up on a big left hand.
McVicker misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
McVicker gets tackled into the ropes by Prince. Prince maintains the clinch.
Prince working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McVicker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prince misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prince misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prince wants to stall.
Prince scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
McVicker breaks the clinch.
Prince takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
McVicker wants to land a leg kick but Prince is out of range.
McVicker walks into a jab.
Prince thows a leg kick but McVicker checks it #CL2#
and McVicker moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, McVicker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Prince misses with a short punch on the inside.
McVicker is pushing Prince up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Prince misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prince trying to stall but McVicker improves his position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McVicker as Prince tries to tie him up.
Prince misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
McVicker manages to break the clinch.
Nasir Prince seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prince tries to clinch there but McVicker circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Prince.#T2#
Prince doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McVicker misses with a series of wild punches.
Prince looks to throw the jab but McVicker is out of range.
Prince buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McVicker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prince.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McVicker moves out of range of the leg kick from Prince.
McVicker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Prince finds it's way round the side to connect with McVicker's head.
Prince misses with a body shot.
Prince tries a low kick but McVicker avoids it.
McVicker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McVicker takes one to the chin there.
A clash of legs there as McVicker blocks the low kick.
Prince with a hook.
Prince looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Prince takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Prince pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
McVicker moves into the clinch.
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 Nasir Prince will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
McVicker jabs Prince to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Prince checks a leg kick nicely.
Prince looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McVicker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Prince.
An inside leg kick lands from Prince.
McVicker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McVicker wants to slow Prince down by chopping away at his legs.
Prince pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from McVicker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Prince scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McVicker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
McVicker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Prince fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prince lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Prince misses with some punches.
Prince looking to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Prince McVicker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
McVicker wants to get back to striking at distance but Prince won't allow it.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
McVicker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prince stalls.
McVicker misses with the head strike.
McVicker trying to stall but Prince improves his position.
McVicker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McVicker stalling in the clinch but Prince improves position.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Prince looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
McVicker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Prince misses with an uppercut.
Nasir Prince is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McVicker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Prince swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Prince throws a low kick, looking for McVicker's leg but McVicker calmly moves out of range.
McVicker lands with a shot to the body.
Prince scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McVicker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Prince momentarily.
McVicker digs a good hook to Prince's body.
Prince throws a series of punches but McVicker moves out of range.
McVicker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Prince's head backwards.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Prince checks a leg kick.
McVicker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Prince rather than just go for the knockout.
Prince throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McVicker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prince.
McVicker throws out a leg kick but Prince moves out of range and McVicker only half commits.
McVicker throws a sloppy head kick and Prince moves out of range easily. #CL2#
McVicker gets a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Prince McVicker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McVicker tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Prince manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McVicker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Prince there.
Nice shot by Prince.
McVicker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Prince misses with a hook. McVicker ducked under it nicely.
McVicker is looking for the big counter here.
McVicker keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from McVicker misses.
McVicker lands a jab to the nose.
McVicker misses with a body shot.
McVicker scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - McVicker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Prince throws a low kick, looking for McVicker's leg but McVicker calmly moves out of range.
Prince throws a shot from downtown. McVicker moves away and avoids it.
McVicker scores with a hook.
Prince jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Prince throws a shot from downtown. McVicker moves away and avoids it.
Prince moves out of range of the body kick from McVicker.
Prince throws a quick counter kick to the body but McVicker avoids it.
Prince McVicker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McVicker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Prince throws a big shot that misses.
Prince slips a jab and a cross from McVicker.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McVicker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Prince to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
McVicker instigates a clinch.
Prince blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McVicker slows down the pace here.
Prince taking a breather.
Prince is trying to maintain a safe position but McVicker gets an underhook and turns Prince into the ropes.
McVicker blocking some punches. #T2##BC2#
McVicker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McVicker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McVicker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Prince just misses with a punch to the body.
McVicker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Princes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McVicker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Prince looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prince throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prince doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McVicker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
McVicker closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Prince.
Prince pressing his opponent against the ropes.
A short right from McVicker.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince McVicker!
During a confident post fight interview, Prince McVicker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2025

#R1#
Hopkinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phuthong throws a hook to the side of Hopkinson's head but Hopkinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Hopkinson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Phuthong - that landed with a thud.
I was talking to Phuthong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hopkinson wants to break free but Phuthong has control.
Hopkinson looking for a takedown.
Hopkinson takes a shot to the head.
Hopkinson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hopkinson jumps guard but Phuthong stands there with Hopkinson around his waist. Hopkinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hopkinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Phuthong walks away with a smile on his face. Hopkinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Eh Phuthong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abe Hopkinson.
Hopkinson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hopkinson throws a series of punches but Phuthong avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phuthong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hopkinsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#Hopkinson is rocked!
Phuthong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hopkinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Phuthong finish him?
Hopkinson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phuthong throws a push kick but Hopkinson slaps the foot to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkinson takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T1#
A jab from Phuthong finds it's way through Hopkinson's defenses.
Phuthong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hopkinson.
Phuthong is looking to score with low kicks.
A combination from Phuthong does no damage.
Hopkinson darts in looking for a takedown but Phuthong gets double underhooks and turns Hopkinson into the cage. #CL2#
Hopkinson clinches.
Phuthong works on Hopkinson's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phuthong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phuthong.
Hopkinson looks winded!#KD#
Phuthong lands an uppercut that drops Hopkinson! Phuthong follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuthong controls the position from side control.
Hopkinson stops Phuthong from passing to mount. #T2#
Phuthong is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hopkinson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hopkinson seems to have recovered his senses.
Phuthong continues to stall.
Phuthong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hopkinson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
More hug and hope from Phuthong.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hopkinson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Phuthong tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hopkinson is looking to improve his position but Phuthong isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Phuthong controlling from the full mount.
Phuthong avoids the attempt from Hopkinson to control.
Phuthong controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong 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#
Hopkinson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A lazy left from Phuthong finds it's target.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phuthong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hopkinson on the side of the head.
Phuthong scores with the left hand. Hopkinson knows he should have avoided that one.
Eh Phuthong is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopkinson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phuthong counters with a nice body shot.
Phuthong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkinson can do to turn this around?
Hopkinson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hopkinson misses with a wild combination.
Hopkinson shoots for a takedown but Phuthong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice body kick there by Phuthong.
Phuthong digs a good body shot into Hopkinson's ribs.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Phuthong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Phuthong connects with a crisp jab.
Phuthong lands with a nice body punch.
Phuthong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Phuthong throws out a powerful jab.
Phuthong drops Hopkinson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Hopkinson! Phuthong dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eh Phuthong!
Eh Phuthong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1133 Hawk v Fred
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Bass avoids the head kick by Savage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Savage.
Bass scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Owen Savage has been cut.
Bass takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bass moves away.
Savage misses with a low kick.
Savage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bass has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ubergym in the buildup to the fight.
Savage scores with a jab to the jaw.
Savage throws a leg kick which misses Bass's front leg but catches the back leg as Bass tries to avoid it.
Savage throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bass connects with a body shot.
Bass throws a lazy right hand but Savage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bass has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage looks for the body kick but Bass saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Bass 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Savage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bass.#T1#
Bass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Savage.
Savage moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Bass misses the target.
Savage scores with a leg kick.
Savage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Savage throws a jab when Bass was well out of range.
Savage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Savage with a nice calf kick.
Savage swings widly with a right hand
and Bass counters with a series of strikes. Savage will be more careful next time no doubt.
Savage tries to close the distance and clinch but Bass swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Bass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savage.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage tries to land a leg kick but Bass saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Savage throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Savage is looking to slow Bass down with leg kicks.
Savage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Savage looks winded!
Bass lands a really nice looking cross but Savage seems unphased.
Savage misses with the body kick
and Bass counters with a left to the body.
Bass misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bass lands with a hook. Savage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Savage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Savage lands with a shot to the body.
Bass takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Savage throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Savage scores with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Savage lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bass has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bass and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Bass moves into range and connects with a jab.
Savage tries to clinch there but Bass circles away.
Bass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Savage avoids the body shot from Bass.
Savage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bass.
Bass avoids a kick to the body.
Savage swings for the body but Bass moves out of range.
Bass swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Savage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Savage fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bass.
Savage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savage scores with a nice strike.
Savage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bass.
Bass misses with a hook. Savage ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Bass throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!#KD#
Bass bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Savage! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Bass showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bass's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savage is controlling Bass's posture.
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 Sam Bass will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Owen Savage'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#
Savage gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Savage tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Bass misses its target.#KD#
Bass catches Savage napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Savage to the canvas!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bass pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.
Bass controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Savage controlling the position.
Bass controls from within his opponent's guard.
Savage looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Savage is continuing to stall.
Bass pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bass circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Bass counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Owen Savage's cut even more.
Bass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Savage.
Savage ducks under a wild hook from Bass.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bass. Savage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bass manages to avoid it.
Savage throws a front kick aimed at Bass's knee but Bass avoids it well.
A jab from Savage misses.
Bass swinging wildly here. #T3#
A jab from Savage finds it's way through Bass's defenses.
Bass blocks a head kick by Savage.
Bass swings for the body but Savage moves out of range. #CL#
Savage gets tackled into the cage by Bass. Bass maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Savage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bass throws the left hand but Savage avoids the punch easily.
Bass scores with a body shot.
Savage moves away from the strike by Bass.
Bass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savage can do to turn this around?
Savage takes a swing at Bass's ribcage but misses.
Savage scores with a jab to the body.
Bass misses with a few strikes there.
Sam Bass is winning the standup battle so far.
Bass works Savage's body with a nice hook.
Bass throws the left hand but Savage avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Savage tries to clinch up.
Savage lands a leg kick that knocks Bass off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Bass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savage slips a straight right by Bass.
A head kick misses from Savage.
Savage lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bass takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bass tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bass cracks Savage with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Savage throws a solid leg kick but Bass takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Savage.
Bass closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bass checks a leg kick.
Bass was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bass misses with a straight right.
Savage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Bass dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Owen Savage's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Savage.
Bass is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bass throwing a counter right hand but Savage manages to avoid it.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick and Bass moves out of range easily.
Savage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bass moves out of range of the leg kick from Savage.
Bass was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bass misses with a double jab
and Savage counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Bass closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Savage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bass avoids the head kick by Savage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bass paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bass is looking to land body kicks.
Bass looks to score with a jab to the body but Savage is just out of range.
Nice shot by Savage.#T1#
Bass misses with a straight right.
Savage slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Savage stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Savage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bass was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Savage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bass.
Savage thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bass if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Savage moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bass fails to land. #BC2#
Savage breaks from the clinch.
Savage throws a head kick but Bass moves out of range.
Savage throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Savage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bass stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Owen Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bass takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bass misses with a right hand
and Savage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Savage has Bass up against the cage in a clinch.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bass lands with a light punch inside.
Savage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bass working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bass misses with the head strike.
Bass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bass struggles to land a body shot inside as Savage controls his hands.
Bass throws a punch but it's blocked by Savage. #T3#
Bass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
Bass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Savage's elbow.
Savage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bass backwards.
Bass throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bass.
Bass softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bass misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Savage.
Savage is trying to break the clinch but Bass is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bass.
Savage blocks a body shot from Bass.
Bass lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savage.
Savage blocks a body shot from Bass.
Savage leaning against his opponent.
Bass tries a body shot but Savage blocks it. #T4#
Bass struggles to land a body shot inside as Savage controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Bass.
Bass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bass fails to land.
Bass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bass misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bass fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bass throws a punch but it's blocked by Savage.
Bass throws a punch but it's blocked by Savage.
Savage lands a body shot.
Savage with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Sam Bass has been cut.
Savage cracks Bass with a nice body shot.
Savage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Savage stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Savage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Savage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sam Bass!
A very excited looking Sam Bass made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Owen Savage stepped up to the mic, saying 'I feel great, that was a great win for me. I'd like to thank my sponsors for making this victory possible. I'm ready for my title shot.'.

Event: Sunrise 10: Hao Vs Harrison
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Stokes digs a good hook to McVicker's body.
McVicker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stokes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McVicker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stokes lands a jab-cross combination.
McVicker misses with a kick to the body.
Stokes checks a leg kick.
McVicker 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.
McVicker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McVicker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McVicker scores with a jab to the body.
Stokes takes a swing at McVicker's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stokes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McVicker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McVicker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McVicker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stokes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McVicker misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stokes takes a swing at McVicker's ribcage but misses.
McVicker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McVicker looks to land a right hand but Stokes moved out of range.
McVicker throws an overhand right that lands on Stokes's shoulder, as Stokes tries to avoid the shot.
Stokes moves out of range as McVicker throws a body kick. #CL#
Stokes gets tackled into the ropes by McVicker. McVicker maintains the clinch. #T1#
A body shot lands from McVicker.
Stokes lands a shot to the body.
Stokes scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McVicker.
Stokes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stokes taking a breather.
Stokes digs a right hand underneath McVicker's ribcage. McVicker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McVicker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McVicker is trying to break free.
Stokes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McVicker working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on McVicker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stokes lands a shot to the body.#T2#
McVicker is trying to break the clinch but Stokes has him pressed against the ropes.
Stokes lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Stokes fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stokes.
McVicker throws an elbow that misses.
Stokes lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McVicker scores with a shot to the side of Stokes's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McVicker letting Stokes take a breather here.
McVicker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stokes's elbow.
McVicker blocks a body shot from Stokes.
Stokes misses with a short punch on the inside.
McVicker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stokes is keeping busy.
Stokes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kieth Stokes 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#
Stokes misses with an uppercut.
McVicker throws a leg kick
letting Stokes counter with a right hand.
McVicker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McVicker misses with a low kick.
McVicker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stokes misses with a straight right.
Stokes looks to land a left hand but McVicker moved out of range nicely.
McVicker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stokes throws out the jab.
McVicker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stokes doesn't seem bothered though.
Stokes lands with an uppercut that bounces McVicker off the ropes and back into range.
McVicker blocks a jab.
McVicker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McVicker avoids the head kick by Stokes.
McVicker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A left lands for McVicker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stokes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McVicker.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stokes! But no joy.
A lazy left from Stokes finds it's target.
A jab from Stokes does it's job there.
Prince McVicker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Stokes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kieth Stokes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stokes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McVicker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
McVicker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McVicker is trying to break the clinch but Stokes is controlling him.
Stokes gets through McVicker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stokes stalling in the clinch but McVicker improves position.
Stokes misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stokes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stokes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McVicker misses with a punch on the inside.
McVicker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stokes is defending well for now.
McVicker wants to break free but Stokes has control.
McVicker is trying to force a seperation but Stokes has the dominant position.
Kieth Stokes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Stokes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McVicker missing with knees to the body.
Stokes works on McVicker's body with a couple of short punches.
Stokes stalls.
McVicker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stokes is keeping busy.#BC2#
Stokes manages to break the clinch.
Stokes's jab looks to have found its range, popping McVicker under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McVicker gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
McVicker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McVicker scores with a shot to the side of Stokes's head.
McVicker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stokes can't find room to land a body shot as McVicker controls the action.
McVicker tries to work over Stokes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kieth Stokes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Stokes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
McVicker rushes Stokes and presses him up against the ropes.
Stokes misses with a hook from the clinch.
McVicker trying to control the position but instead, Stokes has worked for underhooks and has pushed McVicker into the ropes.#BC#
McVicker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McVicker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stokes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McVicker moves away from the strike by Stokes.
Stokes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stokes misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Stokes - just one landing.
Stokes wants to clinch up but McVicker keeps it at a distance.
McVicker tried to counter with a leg kick but Stokes avoided it.
Stokes checks a leg kick.
Stokes lands a jab to the nose.
Stokes throws a poor cross that misses
and McVicker counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Stokes lands a head shot.
McVicker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stokes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice shot by Stokes.
A looping hook to the body misses from McVicker. Stokes does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Stokes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stokes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McVicker back to the ropes. Stokes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McVicker tries to clinch there but Stokes circles away.
Stokes throws a lazy right hand but McVicker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McVicker tries a low kick but Stokes avoids it.
Stokes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stokes misses with a hook.
McVicker slips under a jab.
Stokes scores with a punch to the head.
McVicker wants to clinch.#T2#
Stokes tries to close the distance and clinch but McVicker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick from McVicker.
McVicker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McVicker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stokes stalks McVicker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McVicker's face. McVicker staggers backwards, shaken.
Stokes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McVicker.
Stokes connects with a single shot there.
Stokes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stokes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McVicker at a distance.
Stokes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stokes scores with a kick to the body.
McVicker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stokes misses with a series of wild punches.
Kieth Stokes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McVicker moves out of range as Stokes throws a body kick.
Stokes misses with a few strikes there.
McVicker is looking to counter punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieth Stokes!

Event: SYN 1134 Bollomard vs. Drake
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
A lazy left from Bollomard finds it's target.
Bollomard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bollomard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bollomard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bollomard moves out of range as Drake strikes.
Bollomard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drake looks to throw the jab but Bollomard is out of range.
Bollomard misses the body punch
and Drake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bollomard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Bollomard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Drake throws a body punch but Bollomard moves out of range.
Drake throws the left hand but Bollomard avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Drake takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Drake throws a shot from downtown. Bollomard moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Bollomard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drake moves to clinch but Bollomard breaks away #TD#
and Bollomard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bollomard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bollomard lands a nice short elbow.
Bollomard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Drake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Bollomard throwing shots but Drake is blocking nicely.
Bollomard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bollomard is thwarting Drake's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Bollomard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bollomard.
Bollomard is looking to pass Drake's guard but actually Drake recovers to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Drake holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Bollomard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Drake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bollomard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bollomard looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bollomard throws a big elbow that misses.
Bollomard wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bollomard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Drake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bollomard has Drake in his guard.#REVB#
Drake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4##SUB#
Bollomard working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Drake has passed into half guard!
Bollomard tries to roll over but Drake keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bollomard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drake's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Bollomard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Drake misses the target.
Bollomard throws a series of punches but Drake moves out of range.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Bollomard attempts a counter takedown but Drake avoids it well and moves away.
Bollomard connects with the punch.
A shot to the liver by Bollomard. Beautiful body shot.
Dezmond Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bollomard lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Bollomard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Bollomard controls his hands.
Drake lands a right hand.
Bollomard scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bollomard. #T1#
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Bollomard controls his hands.
Bollomard is trying to break free.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Bollomard blocking some punches.
Bollomard tries a body shot but Drake blocks it.
Bollomard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bollomard wants to get back to striking at distance but Drake won't allow it.
Bollomard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bollomard backwards.
Drake lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Drake.
Bollomard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drake cracks Bollomard with a nice body shot.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Bollomard.
Drake lands a nice uppercut.
Bollomard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Drake pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bollomard misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Bollomard - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Bollomard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bollomard.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake is leaning against Bollomard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bollomard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Bollomard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bollomard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bollomard can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
Bollomard blocks a body shot from Drake.
Bollomard scores with a hook to the body.
Bollomard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bollomard seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Drake can turn it around.
Bollomard is trying to drag Drake to the mat but Drake just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Bollomard jumps guard and drags Drake to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Drake won't allow Bollomard to sweep him here. #T3#
Drake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bollomard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bollomard keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bollomard looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Drake has picked Bollomard up and slammed him! Bollomard can't keep hold of the triangle and Drake manages to pass to side control!
A lull in the action here as Drake stalls from top position.
Bollomard tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drake gets to mount! Bollomard was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Bollomard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drake controlling from mount.
Bollomard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bollomard is squirming around, avoiding Drake's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dezmond Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bollomard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Drake slaps away a takedown attempt from Bollomard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bollomard is looking to wear down Drake with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Bollomard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Drake on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bollomard looks to score with a jab to the body but Drake is just out of range.
Bollomard moves out of range of the strikes.
Dezmond Drake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bollomard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drake as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bollomard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drake punishes Bollomard's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Drake misses. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Drake.
Dezmond Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bollomard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drake was well out of range. Poor timing from Bollomard.
A nice side step and Drake releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Drake misses the jab.
Bollomard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Drake takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Bollomard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drake throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Bollomard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Drake won't be happy with that.
Bollomard throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
Drake avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bollomard.
You can see the frustration on Drake's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bollomard tries to score with some ground and pound. Drake controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bollomard tries to advance to mount but can't.
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!
Bollomard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bollomard tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bollomard misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T3#
Bollomard throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
A lull in the action here as Bollomard stalls from top position.
Bollomard has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Drake!
Bollomard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Drake working to try and regain half guard.
Bollomard throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bollomard thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bollomard throws some wild stikes that Drake manages to avoid easily.
Jacques Bollomard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Bollomard throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bollomard connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #SUB#
Drake defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bollomard.
Drake in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bollomard thowing shots but they're missing.
Bollomard working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bollomard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bollomard misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Bollomard clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Nice defenses there by Bollomard.
Drake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Bollomard counters with a single leg into guard. Drake didn't expect that.
Bollomard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drake wants to control the position but Bollomard says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Drake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Drake.
Drake controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bollomard throws an elbow that misses. Drake uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bollomard's guard. Nice move by Drake!#REVB#
Drake content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Bollomard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bollomard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bollomard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drake manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Bollomard postures up in Drake's guard and throws a big left but Drake blocks it.
Drake keeping full guard, as Bollomard tries to pass.
Bollomard trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bollomard pushes down on Drake's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Drake is trying to control but can't.
Bollomard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Drake is looking to control Bollomard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drake avoid being mounted?
Drake is not content to let Bollomard control the position.
Drake keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Bollomard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drake defends it well.
Drake keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bollomard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drake can do to turn this around?
Bollomard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drake keeps working.
Bollomard is looking to advance position but Drake won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bollomard ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Bollomard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bollomard ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Bollomard attempts a counter takedown but Drake avoids it well and moves away.
Bollomard misses with a looping right.
Drake is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bollomard with a body shot.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drake takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Drake throws a big shot that misses.
Drake throws the left hand but Bollomard avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Bollomard. Beautiful body shot.
Drake throws a shot from downtown. Bollomard moves away and avoids it.
Bollomard ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Bollomard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Drake clinches with his opponent.
Drake blocks a body shot from Bollomard.
Bollomard can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Bollomard had his way with Dezmond Drake in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Drake.
Bollomard misses with a body shot.
Bollomard moves out of range as Drake strikes.
Drake scores with a nice strike.
A lazy left from Bollomard finds it's target.
Bollomard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drake throws a body punch but Bollomard moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bollomard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Drake misses.
Bollomard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Drake sprawls and moves away.
Bollomard connects with a body shot that sends Drake's belly button to the back.#T1#
Drake takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Drake tries to clinch but Bollomard moves out of range.
Drake looks to throw the jab but Bollomard is out of range.
Bollomard throws a series of punches but Drake avoids them all with ease.
Drake appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Drake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bollomard.
Drake throws a jab when Bollomard was well out of range.
Drake sizes up Bollomard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bollomard cracks Drake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bollomard misses with a shot to the body
and Drake counters with a nice body shot.
Dezmond Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Drake throws a nice looking combination but Bollomard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Drake throws a hook but Bollomard blocks it.
Bollomard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bollomard staying out of range there.
Bollomard takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses.
Drake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bollomard blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake misses with a looping right.
Bollomard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Bollomard scores with the left hand. Drake knows he should have avoided that one.
Drake misses with a straight left.
Bollomard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Donk. Bollomard catches Drake right on the button with a cross.
Drake throws a series of punches but Bollomard moves out of range.
Bollomard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Drake sprawls and moves away.
Drake fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Drake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bollomard.
Drake misses with a body shot.
Drake scores with a jab. Bollomard acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Drake misses the target.
Drake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bollomard.
Bollomard half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Drake slaps away a takedown attempt from Bollomard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bollomard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bollomard ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bollomard lands a really nice looking cross but Drake seems unphased.
Drake misses with a straight left.
Bollomard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Drake sprawls and moves away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Bollomard!
A very excited looking Jacques Bollomard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 1130 Kamara vs. Harakka
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Falandas throws the left hand but Jam avoids the punch easily.
Falandas misses with a wild body shot.
Falandas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jam at a distance.
Jam connects with the punch.
Jam throws an overhand right that lands on Falandas's shoulder, as Falandas tries to avoid the shot.
Jam misses with a straight left.
Falandas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam.
Falandas tries to counter by clinching up but Jam breaks away and moves out of range.
Falandas staying out of range there.
Jam throws a big shot that misses.
As Jam tries to get set, Falandas tries to push him back and clinch up but Jam manages to avoid the attempt.
Falandas avoids the body shot from Jam.
Jam moves out of range as Falandas throws a body kick.
Jam digs a good body shot into Falandas's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam looks to score with a jab to the body but Falandas is just out of range.
Falandas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jam works Falandas's body with a nice hook.
Jam thuds his right hand into Falandas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Falandas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falandas.
Falandas doesn't manage to clinch there - Jam circles away. #T1#
Jam missing with a left hand there. Falandas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Falandas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falandas is looking to counter the offense by Jam and move into the clinch.
Jam slips a straight right by Falandas.
Falandas blocks a jab.
Jam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falandas was well out of range. Poor timing from Jam.
Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falandas manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jam checks a leg kick.
Jam loads up on a big right hand but Falandas slips the punch.
As Jam tries to get set, Falandas tries to push him back and clinch up but Jam manages to avoid the attempt.
Jam throws a lazy right hand but Falandas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falandas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Falandas tests Jam's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toe Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falandas manages to avoid it.
Falandas defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Jam misses with an uppercut.
Jam scores with a body shot.
A big right from Falandas misses. #T2#
Jam throws a body punch but Falandas moves out of range.
Falandas throws a front kick aimed at Jam's knee but Jam avoids it well.
Falandas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Jam tries to get set, Falandas tries to push him back and clinch up but Jam manages to avoid the attempt.
Jam misses with a straight left.
Jam misses with a hook.
Falandas jabs Jam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jam looks to land a left hand but Falandas moved out of range nicely.
Jam 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 misses with an uppercut. Falandas saw that one coming.
Jam fails to land with a series of punches.
Falandas wants to clinch up but Jam keeps it at a distance.
Jam looks to throw the jab but Falandas is out of range.
Jam throws a hook but Falandas blocks it.
Falandas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jam scores with a hook to the body. Falandas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Falandas throws the kick towards the body but Jam avoids it.
Jam lands with a straight right. Falandas didn't see that one coming.
Jam slips a straight right by Falandas.#T3#
Falandas throws the left hand but Jam avoids the punch easily.
Jam misses with a body shot.
Jab from Falandas.
Falandas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jam darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jam throws a right and a left that Falandas avoids nicely.
Falandas looks to land a body kick but Jam moved away.#CL#
Falandas gets a clinch. #BC2#
Jam breaks from the clinch.
Falandas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jam misses the shot to the body.
Jam throws a hook but Falandas avoids it easily.
Falandas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Falandas.
Falandas scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jam wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Falandas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jam throws a looping overhand right but Falandas ducks down to avoid it.
Falandas drops his hands momentarily and Jam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Falandas lands a leg kick that knocks Jam off balance momentarily.
Jam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falandas.
Falandas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jam throws a shot from downtown. Falandas moves away and avoids it.
Falandas slips under a jab.
Jam looks to land a left hand but Falandas moved out of range nicely.
Jam throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Falandas counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Jam breaks from the clinch.
Falandas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jam.
Falandas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jam manages to circle out of the way.
Nice body kick there by Falandas.
Jam lands the left hand.
Jam misses with an uppercut.
Jam throws a body punch but Falandas moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Jam there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toe Jam 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#
Falandas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jam looks to throw the jab but Falandas is out of range.
Falandas throws a jab but it's blocked by Jam.
Jam throws a body punch but Falandas moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Jam. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Falandas closes the distance and clinches.
Jam lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Falandas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jam backwards.
Falandas misses with a knee to the head.
Jam blocks an uppercut.
Jam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Falandas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Falandas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jam stacks Falandas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jam!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falandas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Jam wants to stand but Falandas is controlling his arm.
Falandas is trying to improve his position.
Jam tries to stand but Falandas is controlling his head.
Falandas tries to improve position but can't.
Falandas sneaks back into half guard.
Jam prevents Falandas from improving his position.
Jam wants to stand but Falandas has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Falandas tries to get to full guard but Jam has control of the leg.
Jam wants to stand but Falandas has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jam throws a hook but Falandas blocks it.
Falandas defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Jam looks to throw the jab but Falandas is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Jam blocks the leg kick.
Falandas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
Jam misses with a body shot.
Falandas is looking to counter the offense by Jam and move into the clinch.#T3#
Jam throws a lazy right hand but Falandas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jam misses with a looping right.
Jam throws a looping overhand right but Falandas ducks down to avoid it.
Falandas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Falandas.
Falandas throws a jab when Jam was well out of range.
A nice side step and Jam releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Falandas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab.
Jam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Falandas clobbers Jam with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Falandas lands a front kick.
A swing and a miss from Jam.
Jam misses with a wild body shot.
Falandas takes one on the button.
Jam moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring 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!
Falandas slips under a jab from Jam.
Falandas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Jam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Falandas.
Jam throws a big shot that misses.
Falandas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam.
Jam looks to land a left hand but Falandas moved out of range nicely.
Jam misses with an uppercut.
Falandas misses with a looping right.
Falandas thows a body kick. Jam tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jam misses with a straight left.
Falandas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jam takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jam moves out of range as Falandas throws a body kick.
Jam throws a big shot that misses.
Falandas is looking to counter the offense by Jam and move into the clinch.
Jam looks to land a left hand but Falandas moved out of range nicely.
Jam's corner calls for a 1-2. Jam obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toe Jam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Falandas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jam tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Falandas with the inside leg kick.
Jam misses with a hook.
Good leg kick by Falandas.
Jam misses with a body shot.
Falandas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jam.
A slow jab from Jam misses its intended target. #CL#
Falandas clinches up with Jam and pushes him back against the cage.
Jam lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Falandas or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falandas is trying to pull guard but Jam has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Jam.
Good body shot from Jam.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Jam on the inside. #T1#
Nice body punch from Jam - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Falandas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jam lands with a left to the head.
Falandas lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Jam on the inside.
Jam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Falandass head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jam.
Jam pushes Falandas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Jam escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jam takes a swing at Falandas's ribcage but misses.
Jam lands with a right hand.
Jam throws a jab but it's blocked by Falandas.
Falandas tries to counter by clinching up but Jam breaks away and moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Jam scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Falandas staying out of range there.#CL#
Falandas closes the distance and pushes Jam back into the cage.
Jam scores with a shoulder strike.
Falandas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Falandas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Toe Jam seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Falandas has a couple of punches blocked by Jam.
Mertis Falandas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toe Jam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Falandas throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Falandas pulls Jam into guard. #SUB#
Falandas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jam has picked Falandas up and slammed him! Falandas can't keep hold of the triangle and Jam manages to pass to side control!
Jam tries to stand but Falandas is controlling his head.
Falandas tries to improve position but can't.
Jam wants to stand but Falandas has his arm trapped.
Falandas is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Jam wants to stand but Falandas is controlling his arm.
Falandas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jam wants to stand but Falandas has his arm trapped.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falandas.
Jam throws out a loose jab but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falandas scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Falandas connects with a nice looking jab.
Falandas slips under a jab.
Jam thuds his right hand into Falandas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Falandas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toe Jam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Falandas throws a leg kick but Jam moved away.
Falandas defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Jam throws a looping overhand right but Falandas ducks down to avoid it.
Falandas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam.
Jam moves away from the strike by Falandas.
Jam looks to land a right hand but Falandas moved out of range.
Falandas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Falandas's head backwards.
Falandas has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Falandas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jam scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jam connects with a looping right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toe Jam!
Toe Jam very nearly forgot to thank Northern Zombie amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: DMMA 384: Rolls v Skolz
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1##KD2#
Puff cracks Kearney with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Puff has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kearney to stand back up!#CUT2#It looks like Patrick Kearney has been cut.
Puff throws an off balance right hand
and Kearney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kearney stuns Puff with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puff misses with an uppercut
and Kearney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kearney 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.
Kearney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puff 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.
Puff moves out of range of the strikes.
Puff misses with an uppercut
letting Kearney counter with a right hand.
Kearney misses with a body punch
enabling Puff to counter with a crisp jab.
Kearney works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kearney ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puff moves away.
Puff lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kearney falls backwards - clearly groggy! Puff dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Powder Puff!
A relieved looking Powder Puff thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: NYF 99: Zigaro vs Ramsey
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Brussard thuds a left hand into Carter's body.
Brussard moves out of range of the strikes.
Brussard lands with a shot to the body.
Carter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brussard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Brussard misses.
Brussard throws an off balance right hand
and Carter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carter throws a hook but Brussard avoids it easily.
Carter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ironbound MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Carter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brussard throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brussard tries a head kick but it misses.
Carter looks to throw the jab but Brussard is out of range.
Brussard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Carter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Brussard misses with a hook.
Carter is looking for a counter combo.
Brussard throws an overhand right that lands on Carter's shoulder, as Carter tries to avoid the shot.
Krypton Brussard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brussard scores with a body shot.
Carter staying out of range there.
Carter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brussard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carter.
Carter scores with a jab. Brussard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brussard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Brussard motions for Carter to come forward. Brussard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Brussard backs away, Carter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brussard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brussard scores with a punch to the head.
Brussard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carter was well out of range. Poor timing from Brussard.
Brussard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Carter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brussard with a nice calf kick.
Carter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brussard misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Carter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Brussard throws a shot to the body.
Carter throws an off balance right hand
and Brussard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Ian Carter has been cut.
Brussard swings for the body but Carter moves out of range.
Carter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brussard ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Carter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brussard.
Brussard swings widly with a right hand
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
Carter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Carter misses with a straight left. #T4#
Carter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brussard.
Brussard checks a leg kick.
Carter misses with an uppercut
and Brussard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brussard. Brussard obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brussard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brussard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab by Brussard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krypton Brussard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ian Carter's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Brussard misses with a kick to the body.
Brussard throws a body kick that misses.
Carter throwing a counter right hand but Brussard manages to avoid it.
Brussard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Carter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brussard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carter takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Carter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brussard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Carter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brussard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brussard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Carter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brussard.
Brussard thows a body kick. Carter tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Brussard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Carter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brussard tries to work over Carter's front leg with a kick but Carter checks it.
Carter tried to counter with a leg kick but Brussard avoided it.
Krypton Brussard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carter takes one to the chin there.
Brussard misses with a kick to the body
and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brussard misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Carter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brussard.
Carter lands a glancing blow to the side of Brussard's head.#T2#
Carter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carter is looking to counter punch.
Brussard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carter.
Brussard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carter on the side of the head. #CUT2#Ian Carter's cut is getting worse.
Brussard scores with a push kick.
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!
Brussard throws a shot from downtown. Carter moves away and avoids it.
Carter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD2#
Brussard lands a big head kick that sends Carter tumbling to the mat! Brussard takes a step backwards and waves Carter back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Carter is rocked!#T3#
Brussard throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Carter might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Brussard walks into a stiff left hand from Carter.
Brussard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carter.
Brussard throws a poor cross that misses
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carter avoids the body shot from Brussard.
Brussard misses with a straight left.
Carter half committed to a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. Brussard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brussard misses with a hook
and Carter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Brussard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carter is looking to counter the offense by Brussard and move into the clinch.
Carter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brussard on the side of the head.
Carter ducks right into an uppercut from Brussard. #CUT2#Ian Carter's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Carter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Carter throws a big shot that misses.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Brussard.
Carter is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brussard.
Brussard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter.
A quick step to the side and Carter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krypton Brussard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ian Carter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Carter closes the distance but Brussard moves to the side
and Brussard counters with a stiff right hand.
Brussard misses with a hook
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carter 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brussard throws a lazy uppercut
and Carter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brussard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carter is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Brussard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Brussard lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brussard.
Brussard struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Carter.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brussard's elbow.
Brussard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter is working Brussard over against the cage.
Brussard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brussard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brussard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Brussard.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Brussard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Brussard.
A short left from Brussard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter tries a body shot but Brussard blocks it.
Carter has a couple of punches blocked by Brussard.
Carter is trying to push Brussard away but Brussard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brussard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brussard blocking some punches.
Brussard takes a shot to the head.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Brussard controls the action.
Carter presses Brussard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Carter digs a right hand underneath Brussard's ribcage. Brussard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brussard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brussard.
Brussard lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brussard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carter.
Ian Carter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Carter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brussard blocking some punches.
Brussard misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Carter blocks a body shot from Brussard.
Carter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brussard tries to throw a body punch but Carter avoids it by throwing Brussard back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Carter lands with a left to the head.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brussard has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
Brussard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Brussard.
Brussard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brussard blocks an uppercut.
Brussard misses with a punch to the body.
Carter lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Carter scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brussard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brussard throws a low kick, looking for Carter's leg but Carter calmly moves out of range.
Brussard throws a sloppy body shot
and Carter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brussard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brussard.
Brussard misses with a wild body shot.
Brussard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brussard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Carter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ian Carter did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Ian Carter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Brussard with a hook.
Brussard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brussard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Carter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Brussard.
Carter takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brussard lands with a slapping head kick.
Brussard staying out of range there.
Brussard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brussard has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Brussard misses the shot to the body.
Carter is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Brussard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brussard looks for the body kick but Carter saw that one coming.
Carter is looking to counter punch.
Carter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Carter gets a clinch.
Carter lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Carter tries a body shot but Brussard blocks it.
A short left from Brussard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Carter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carter works on Brussard's body with a couple of short punches.
Brussard scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Carter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brussard prevents a body shot from Carter.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brussard tries to work over Carter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brussard lands with a left to the head.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brussard working aggressively here.
Brussard misses with the head strike.
Carter lands with a left to the head.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brussard throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Brussard digs a right hand into Carter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Carter's gas tank.
Carter blocking some punches.
Carter working aggressively here.
Brussard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brussard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brussard throws a head punch that misses.
Brussard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Brussard lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards. #BC#
Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brussard counters with an outside leg kick.
Brussard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Carter avoids the body shot from Brussard.
Carter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brussard manages to circle out of the way.
Brussard tests Carter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brussard with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Brussard throws a sloppy head kick and Carter moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Carter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Brussard misses the target.
Brussard is looking to slow Carter down with leg kicks.
Carter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brussard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brussard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Carter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brussard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Carter is out of range and Brussard settles back down. #CL#
Carter rushes Brussard and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Krypton Brussard dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ian Carter'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. This is the final round!#R5#
Brussard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carter.
Carter is looking to counter punch.
Ian Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brussard delivers a nice body kick.
Carter checks a low kick from Brussard.
A little feinted left hand from Carter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick from Brussard, right into the meat of the thigh.
Carter defending well as Brussard loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Carter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Brussard slips a jab and a cross from Carter.
Brussard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Carter half committed to a counter leg kick.
Carter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brussard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brussard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A jab from Brussard misses.
Carter throws a looping overhand right but Brussard ducks down to avoid it.
Brussard chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Carter avoids the body shot from Brussard.
Brussard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carter momentarily.
Carter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brussard throws out the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carter throws the left hand but Brussard avoids the punch easily.
Brussard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Carter back to the cage. Brussard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brussard misses with a right hand
and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brussard throws the kick towards the body but Carter avoids it.
Carter ducks right into an uppercut from Brussard.
Brussard throws an overhand right that lands on Carter's shoulder, as Carter tries to avoid the shot.
Carter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brussard throws a leg kick which misses Carter's front leg but catches the back leg as Carter tries to avoid it.
Brussard misses with a low kick as Carter jumps back.#T4#
Brussard throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Carter counters with a crisp one two that drops Brussard! Carter thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Brussard to his feet! Brussard is in big trouble!#ROC#Brussard is rocked!
Brussard looks up at the clock. Bad move! Carter lands a right hand from hell, dropping Brussard. Carter pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Carter!
Ian Carter retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Ian Carter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 1127 Madzarov vs Nightmare
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
Thibodeaux slaps away a takedown attempt from Oliva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Oliva.
Oliva misses with a left hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Oliva fails with the takedown.
Thibodeaux throws a right hand that misses
and Oliva counters with a right hand to the body.
Oliva avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oliva throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses.
Oliva jabs Thibodeaux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oliva throws a sloppy body shot
and Oliva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Oliva throws a body shot but no joy.
Oliva is looking to wear down Thibodeaux with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Oliva throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Oliva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliva shoots in for a takedown but Thibodeaux shows good takedown defense.
Thibodeaux is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Biscuit Oliva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Oliva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Oliva does it's job there.
Oliva misses with a straight right.
Oliva moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThibodeaux.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Oliva strikes.
Oliva misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body kick from Oliva.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Oliva's ribcage but misses.
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Oliva.
Oliva misses with a hook.
Thibodeaux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oliva with a body shot.
Oliva connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliva throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
Thibodeaux now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marcel Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliva misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Thibodeaux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thibodeaux throws out a counter right but Oliva avoids it with no problem.
Oliva misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a sloppy head kick and Oliva moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oliva to score with a decent uppercut.
Oliva scores with a nice head shot.
Thibodeaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliva throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Donk. Oliva catches Thibodeaux right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Oliva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oliva lands with an overhand left.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Oliva strikes.
Thibodeaux connects with a nice looking jab.
Oliva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Oliva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliva.
A slow jab from Oliva misses its intended target.
Thibodeaux takes one to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Oliva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thibodeaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliva.
Oliva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliva lands with a nice body kick.
Oliva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head.
Oliva swats away the attempt to clinch by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thibodeaux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oliva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thibodeaux stuns Oliva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thibodeaux scores with a decent looking hook.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oliva misses with a kick to the body
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Oliva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thibodeaux has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thibodeaux and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thibodeaux raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Oliva misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Thibodeaux might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Oliva has got the better of the exchanges.
Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliva.
A nice side step and Thibodeaux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oliva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliva throws out the jab.
Oliva misses with a jab to the body
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliva looks for a takedown but Thibodeaux sprawls well.
Thibodeaux throws a fast counter high kick but Oliva manages to duck under it in time.
Oliva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Oliva with a body shot.
Oliva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oliva misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliva throws out the jab.
Thibodeaux throws a fast counter high kick but Oliva manages to duck under it in time.#T1#
Oliva misses with a straight right.
Oliva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick but Oliva moves out of range.
Thibodeaux throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oliva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Oliva's head.
Oliva misses with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Oliva saw that one coming.
Oliva blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Oliva missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thibodeaux is out of range. #TD#
Oliva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Oliva looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB2#
Thibodeaux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oliva wants to control from the top but Thibodeaux keeps moving. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Oliva escapes and throws Thibodeaux's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Thibodeaux looks to move to half guard but instead Oliva has passed into mount! Damn!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Thibodeaux avoids a series of strikes thrown by Oliva.
Oliva scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thibodeaux?
Oliva controlling from mount.
Oliva punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oliva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Oliva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oliva wants to control the pace but Thibodeaux is squirming around nicely.
Oliva lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thibodeaux hang on?
Thibodeaux is squirming around, avoiding Oliva's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thibodeaux is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux slips under a jab.
Oliva loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Thibodeaux moves out of range as Oliva strikes.
A lazy body kick from Oliva
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliva is looking to chop away at Thibodeaux's legs.
Oliva blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
No luck for Oliva with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that Oliva avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Oliva misses its intended target. #TD#
Oliva gets the takedown into side control.
Thibodeaux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oliva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oliva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Oliva trying to control the action but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Biscuit Oliva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thibodeaux defending against the ground and pound.
Thibodeaux tries to bench press Oliva off him but Oliva keeps the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oliva working the ground and pound from side control.
Oliva trying to control the action but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Oliva moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Oliva trying to control the position but Thibodeaux is working away.
Thibodeaux avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Oliva. #T3#
Oliva is looking to take a break and control but Thibodeaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Oliva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thibodeaux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oliva missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux shapes to counter with a head kick.
Oliva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch there but Oliva circles away.
Oliva scores with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Oliva cracks Thibodeaux with an open hand slap.
Oliva avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
Oliva throws a jab when Thibodeaux was well out of range.
Oliva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Thibodeaux has closed the distance and engaged Oliva in a clinch.
Thibodeaux gets through Oliva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Oliva blocks a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Oliva blocks it.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Oliva.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oliva backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliva goes for a takedown attempt but Thibodeaux pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Biscuit Oliva is winning the standup battle so far.
Oliva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head.

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 Biscuit Oliva.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oliva, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biscuit Oliva!
Our winner, Biscuit Oliva, 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: SYN 1126 Rozhkov vs. Ryu II
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Steve misses with an uppercut.
Steve swings for the body but Gordon moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Gordon misses the target.
Steve with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've been told by Gordon's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Decent striking displayed by Steve there.#CUT2#It looks like Lamar Gordon has been cut.
Gordon moves out of range of the strikes.
Gordon thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2#
Steve drives through and clinches with Gordon against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Gordon.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Gordon.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon. #T1#
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
Gordon prevents a body shot from Steve.
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Steve misses with a body punch. #BC#
Gordon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Steve misses with a right hand
and Gordon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gordon scores with a spinning back kick!
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
and Gordon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steve's knee momentarily.
Gordon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steve has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Steve misses with a left hand
and Gordon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steve throws the left hand but Gordon avoids the punch easily.
Gordon lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
and Gordon counters with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gordon misses with a double jab
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gordon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Steve throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Steve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Gordon's head but Gordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
and Gordon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a hook.
Gordon throws a big counter combination but Steve scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gordon slips a jab from Steve.
Gordon throws a counter high kick but Steve was just alert enough to avoid it.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Gordon is out of range.
Gordon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Steve throws a right hand that misses
and Gordon counters with a left and a right that stings Steve.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Steve backs away, Gordon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Steve scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gordon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steve misses with an uppercut
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand.
Steve checks a leg kick.
Steve misses with a hook. Gordon ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stoner Steve will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lamar Gordon'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.#R2#
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Steve throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gordon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steve misses with a left hand
and Gordon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gordon.
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
and Gordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve lands a body shot.
Gordon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.
Gordon tried to counter with a leg kick but Steve avoided it.
Gordon throws a body kick that misses
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Steve works Gordon's body with a nice hook.
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Gordon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steve thinking.
Steve misses with a left hand
letting Gordon counter with a right hand.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Gordon's shoulder, as Gordon tries to avoid the shot.
Gordon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gordon avoids the body shot from Steve.
Gordon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Steve misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gordon counters with a nice body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gordon. #T2#
Steve wants to clinch up but Gordon keeps it at a distance.
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Gordon to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gordon on the side of the head.
Steve lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gordon counters with a good, hard body kick but Steve shrugs it off.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Gordon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steve.
Gordon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Gordon throws a quick counter head kick but Steve was just out of range.#T3#
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve lands a nice shot to the body.
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
and Gordon counters with a stiff right hand.
Gordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gordon staying out of range there.
Steve scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gordon in his tracks. #CUT2#Lamar Gordon's cut is getting worse.
Steve swings widly with a right hand
and Gordon counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Steve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gordon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gordon throws a quick counter head kick but Steve was just out of range.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Gordon.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Gordon misses the target.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gordon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gordon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gordon was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
As Steve backs away, Gordon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stoner Steve will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lamar Gordon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Gordon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gordon moves out of range of the strikes.
Gordon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
Steve jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Steve misses
and Gordon counters with an outside leg kick.
Stoner Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon scores with a head kick. Steve tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Steve looks to land a left hand but Gordon moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Gordon misses its target.
Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve throws a body punch but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve misses with a jab to the body
and Gordon counters with a low kick, right behind Steve 's knee.
A shot to the liver by Steve. Beautiful body shot.
Steve swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gordon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Steve just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Steve looks to land a left hand but Gordon moved out of range nicely.
Gordon throws a counter high kick but Steve was just alert enough to avoid it.
Steve punishes Gordon's body with a nice straight punch.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Gordon is just out of range.
Gordon jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Stoner Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gordon.
Gordon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Gordon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Steve misses with a body punch
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Steve throws an off balance right hand
and Gordon counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve misses with a hook to the body
and Gordon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gordon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
and Gordon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Steve is rocked!
Steve misses with a body punch
and Gordon counters with a low kick, right behind Steve 's knee.
Steve takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steve misses the jab.#T4#
Gordon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.
Gordon throwing a counter right hand but Steve manages to avoid it.
Gordon tried to score with a low kick but Steve checks it.
Steve looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steve throws the left hand but Gordon avoids the punch easily.
Gordon half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Gordon.
Steve is still on wobbly legs! Can Gordon finish him?
Steve misses with an uppercut
and Gordon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steve is holding his hands too far apart here. Gordon throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Steve is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lamar Gordon!
During a confident post fight interview, Lamar Gordon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 1126 Rozhkov vs. Ryu II
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Jab by Billingsly.
Wahwah throws a body shot but no joy.
Billingsly throws out a counter right but Wahwah avoids it with no problem.
Billingsly lands a jab to Wahwah's midsection.
Billingsly lands a jab to Wahwah's midsection.
Billingsly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wahwah.
Wahwah seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wahwah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billingsly.
Wahwah misses with a jab to the body
and Billingsly makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Billingsly punishes Wahwah's body with a nice straight punch.
Billingsly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wahwah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Billingsly misses with a left hand
and Wahwah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wahwah takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wahwah closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Billingsly lands a jab to Wahwah's midsection.
Billingsly catches Wahwah with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Billingsly has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wahwah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wahwah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Billingsly. Wahwah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wahwah misses with a wild combination.
Wahwah is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wahwah on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Billingsly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Billingsly cracks a nice hook into Wahwah's ribs.
Billingsly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wahwah.
It seemed like Billingsly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wahwah throws a low kick, looking for Billingsly's leg but Billingsly calmly moves out of range.
Wahwah tries to land a front kick but Billingsly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Billingsly just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Donk. Wahwah catches Billingsly right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Chad Billingsly has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Wahwah.
Billingsly connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billingsly cracks a nice hook into Wahwah's ribs.
Billingsly misses with a body shot
and Wahwah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Billingsly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wahwah throws a head kick but Billingsly moves out of range.
Billingsly scores with a jab.
Wahwah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billingsly.
Billingsly swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wahwah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Billingsly.
Wahwah avoids the body shot from Billingsly.
Billingsly cracks Wahwah with an open hand slap.#T3#
Billingsly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wahwah looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Billingsly throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wahwah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Billingsly connects with a body shot.
Billingsly misses with a looping left.
Billingsly misses with a hook
and Wahwah counters with a right hand to the body.
Wahwah swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Billingsly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Billingsly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wahwah seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Billingsly misses with the combination.
Wahwah swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Billingsly lands a really nice looking cross but Wahwah seems unphased.
Billingsly misses the shot to the body.
Wahwah was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Billingsly slips a jab from Wahwah.
Wahwah throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Billingsly counters with a straight right hand.
Billingsly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wahwah manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Wahwah misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wahwah with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Billingsly to score with a decent uppercut.
Billingsly throws out a loose jab but Wahwah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billingsly scores with a hook to the body. Wahwah takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Billingsly is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wahwah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Billingsly lands with a shot to the body.
Billingsly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wahwah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wahwah misses with a body shot
and Billingsly counters with a right hand to the body.
Billingsly misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Billingsly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Billingsly's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Billingsly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wahwah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Billingsly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wahwah appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Billingsly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Billingsly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Billingsly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wahwah.
Billingsly lands a slapping body shot.
Wahwah wants to clinch but Billingsly slips to the side
and Billingsly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chad Billingsly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wahwah lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Billingsly has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Billingsly and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billingsly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wahwah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Billingsly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wahwah was well out of range. Poor timing from Billingsly.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Billingsly. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Billingsly swings for the body but Wahwah moves out of range.
Wahwah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Billingsly misses the shot to the body.
Wahwah ducks right into an uppercut from Billingsly.
Billingsly takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Billingsly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wahwah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Billingsly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wahwah.
Billingsly missing with a left hand there. Wahwah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Billingsly misses the shot to the body.
Wahwah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Billingsly punishes Wahwah's body with a nice straight punch.
Billingsly stuns Wahwah with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wahwah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Billingsly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Billingsly lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wahwah misses with a hook. Billingsly ducked under it nicely.
Billingsly looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Billingsly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wahwah momentarily.
Jab by Billingsly.
Wahwah throws a right hand that misses
and Billingsly counters with a stiff right hand.
Billingsly throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wahwah on the side of the head.
Wahwah walks into a straight right hand from Billingsly.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wahwah might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Billingsly's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Billingsly duly obliges.
Wahwah throws a shot from downtown. Billingsly moves away and avoids it.
Billingsly now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wahwah tries to move into range but Billingsly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wahwah looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Billingsly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Wahwah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Billingsly ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Billingsly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Billingsly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billingsly misses with a body punch
and Wahwah counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy left from Billingsly finds it's target.
Wahwah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Billingsly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wahwah.
Wahwah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billingsly.
Wahwah takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Billingsly throws a looping overhand right but Wahwah ducks down to avoid it.
Billingsly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Billingsly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wahwah.#T4#
Billingsly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wahwah was well out of range. Poor timing from Billingsly.
Billingsly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wahwah thinks about countering with a body kick.
Billingsly connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billingsly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wahwah takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A combination from Billingsly does no damage.
The fighters circling - Wahwah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Billingsly.
Wahwah takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Billingsly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wahwah on the side of the head.
Wahwah slips a straight right by Billingsly.
Billingsly throws a hook but Wahwah avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Billingsly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chad Billingsly'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Billingsly scores with a decent looking hook.
Kimbo Wahwah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wahwah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Billingsly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chad Billingsly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billingsly with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Billingsly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Billingsly.
Billingsly jabs Wahwah to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wahwah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billingsly.
Billingsly displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Billingsly keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Billingsly misses with a hook. Wahwah ducked under it nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Billingsly in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Billingsly lands a nice shot that snaps Wahwah's head back.
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!
Wahwah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Wahwah misses with a body shot
and Billingsly counters with a right hand to the body.
A shot to the liver by Billingsly. Beautiful body shot.
Wahwah throws a jab but it's blocked by Billingsly.
Billingsly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wahwah takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Billingsly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wahwah looks to throw a body kick
letting Billingsly counter with a right hand.
Billingsly with a jab.
Billingsly scores with a jab. Wahwah acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Billingsly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billingsly dips to his left and cracks Wahwah with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billingsly takes a swing at Wahwah's ribcage but misses. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Billingsly.
Wahwah throwing a counter right hand but Billingsly manages to avoid it.
Wahwah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Billingsly fails to land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Billingsly.
Wahwah throws a sloppy head kick and Billingsly moves out of range easily.
Billingsly throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Billingsly.
Billingsly with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Billingsly throws a hook but Wahwah avoids it easily.
And Wahwah counters with a quick kick to the body but Billingsly blocks it.
Wahwah takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Billingsly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T3#
Wahwah misses with a hook
and Billingsly counters with a stiff right hand.
Billingsly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wahwah.
Wahwah appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Billingsly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wahwah was well out of range. Poor timing from Billingsly.
A telegraphed right hand from Wahwah misses the target.
Billingsly ducks under a wild hook from Wahwah.
Wahwah misses with a leg kick
and Billingsly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wahwah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Billingsly throws a body punch but Wahwah moves out of range.
Billingsly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wahwah throws a shot from downtown. Billingsly moves away and avoids it.
Wahwah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Billingsly punishes Wahwah's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Wahwah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Billingsly.
Billingsly jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wahwah misses the body punch
and Billingsly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wahwah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wahwah takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chad Billingsly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Billingsly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wahwah has time to react.
A left lands for Billingsly.
Wahwah throws an off balance right hand
enabling Billingsly to counter with a crisp jab.
Wahwah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wahwah scores with a kick to the midsection.
Billingsly checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Billingsly!
Chad Billingsly very nearly forgot to thank Dick Dolla Douchebag amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: SYN 1125 Bollomard vs. Dall Jr
Date: Jan 03, 2025

#R1#
Drake throws a looping overhand right but Strong ducks down to avoid it.
Drake throws out a loose jab but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Strong misses the target.
Strong lands an overhand right.
Strong scores with a nice strike.
Strong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strong throws an off balance right hand
and Drake counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like LaDaniel Strong has been cut.
A left lands for Strong.
A jab from Strong misses.
The crowd cheers as Strong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drake doesn't seem phased though.
We've been told by Strong's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A low kick from Strong is predictable there
letting Drake counter with a right hand.
Strong slips under a jab.
Donk. Strong catches Drake right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strong looks to throw the jab but Drake is out of range.
Good leg kick by Strong.
Drake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Strong counter with a right hand. #T1#
Strong throws a hook but Drake blocks it.
Strong throws the left hand but Drake avoids the punch easily.
Drake digs a good body shot into Strong's ribs.
Drake slips under a jab from Strong.
Drake gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Strong throws a shot from downtown. Drake moves away and avoids it.
Drake throws out a counter right but Strong avoids it with no problem.
Strong misses with a leg kick
and Drake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drake.
Drake throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strong on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Strong.
Strong misses with a right hand
and Drake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strong moves away.
Strong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strong is looking to slow Drake down with leg kicks. #T2#
Strong connects with a body shot.
Strong throws a big shot that misses.
Strong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Strong.
Drake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strong misses with a lunging right hand
and Drake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#LaDaniel Strong's cut is getting worse.
A leg kick checked by Drake.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drake! But no joy.
Drake missing with a left hand there. Strong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strong blocks a jab.
Strong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Strong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Strong swings away with a body shot that misses
and Drake counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Drake misses with a straight left.
Strong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strong lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Drake has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Drake and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Strong throws a leg kick
and Drake counters with a nice uppercut.
Drake on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Drake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drake is looking for the big counter here.
A low kick from Strong misses #KD2#
and Drake counters with a nice right hand that sends Strong toppling to the canvas! Strong scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Drake finish him?!#ROC2#Strong is rocked!
Strong scores with a nice strike.
Oh Strong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
LaDaniel Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake throws a jab but it's blocked by Strong.
Strong seems to have got his legs back now.
Strong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strong throws a lazy head kick
and Drake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#LaDaniel Strong's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Drake punishes Strong's body with a nice straight punch.
Drake connects with a body shot.
Strong misses with a leg kick
and Strong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drake misses with a hook
and Strong counters with a nice leg kick.
Strong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Drake throws a hook but Strong blocks it.
Drake walks into a straight right hand from Strong.
A good leg kick by Strong.
Drake slips a jab from Strong.
Drake swings for the body but Strong moves out of range.
Drake misses with a looping right.
Strong scores with a nice strike.
Decent striking displayed by Strong there.
Strong misses with a lunging right hand
letting Drake counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Jeez, LaDaniel Strong's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Strong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strong throws a leg kick
and Drake counters with a straight right hand.
Drake moves away from the strike by Strong.
Drake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strong misses with a body shot.
Strong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Drake throws out a counter right but Strong avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dezmond Drake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on LaDaniel Strong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Strong slips a jab and a cross from Drake.
Strong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Strong ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Drake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strong tries a head kick but it misses.
Strong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Strong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Strong scores with a kick to the body.
Dezmond Drake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drake takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake ducks right into an uppercut from Strong.
Strong throws a shot from downtown. Drake moves away and avoids it.
Strong jabs Drake right on the nose. Drake blinks but takes it well.
Drake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strong.
A slow jab from Drake misses its intended target. #T1#
Strong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strong defending well as Drake loads up on a big left hand.
Drake misses with a hook. Strong ducked under it nicely.
Strong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drake moves away.
Drake dodges the punch combination from Strong.
Drake takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Drake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strong.
It seemed like Drake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Drake throws out a loose jab but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake 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.
Strong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Strong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strong. #T2#
Strong throws a head kick that Drake semi-blocks.
Strong misses with a low kick.
Strong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drake counters with a straight right hand.
Drake misses with an uppercut
and Strong counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Drake on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Strong swings for the body but Drake moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strong.
Strong misses with a looping right.
Strong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Strong scores with a jab to the head.
Drake missing with a left hand there. Strong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strong swings for the body but Drake moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Strong. #T3#
Drake takes one on the button.
Drake takes a jab right on the kisser.
Strong throws an off balance right hand
and Drake counters with a nice uppercut.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strong manages to avoid it.
Strong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drake looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Drake has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A low kick from Strong misses
and Drake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strong just misses with a punch to the body.
Strong misses with a hook
and Drake counters with a stiff right hand.
Drake scores with a hook.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at LaDaniel Strong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dezmond Drake!
Our winner, Dezmond Drake, 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 97: Perry vs Bird II
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Stevens on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brussard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stevens throws a body punch but Brussard moves out of range.
Stevens throws a lazy uppercut
and Brussard counters with a low kick, right behind Stevens 's knee.
Stevens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stevens misses with a leg kick
and Brussard counters with a thumping low kick.
Stevens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brussard.
Brussard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stevens throws the left hand but Brussard avoids the punch easily.
Austin Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens fails to land with a series of punches.
Brussard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevens.
Brussard avoids the body shot from Stevens.
Stevens misses with a hook.#T1#
Brussard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stevens lands a nice looking body shot.
Brussard thuds his shin into the meat of Stevens's side.
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.
Brussard digs a good hook to Stevens's body.
Stevens 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.
Stevens throws a hook to the side of Brussard's head but Brussard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stevens checks a leg kick.
Brussard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevens swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brussard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brussard throws an overhand right that drops Stevens like a sack of potatoes! Brussard dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krypton Brussard!
A very excited looking Krypton Brussard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2024

#R1#
Bass swings for the body but Wilder moves out of range.
Colton Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Wilder.
Wilder tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and as Wilder loses concentration momentarily, Bass counters with a picture perfect head kick! Wilder goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sam Bass!
Sam Bass thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 1119 Jankovic vs. Kostov
Date: Dec 13, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dall Jr is defended easily by Drake.
Drake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Dall Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Drake 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.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall Jr moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake throws a good cross that connects.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Dall Jr is looking to counter punch.
Drake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Galen Dall Jr has been cut.
Drake has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dall Jr.#T1#
Dall Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Dall Jr has closed the distance and engaged Drake in a clinch.
Dall Jr misses with the head strike.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Dall Jr controls his hands.
Dall Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake throws a head punch that misses.
Dall Jr lands a body shot.
Dall Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dall Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Drake lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Drake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dall Jr has Drake pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Drake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dall Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
Drake blocks an uppercut.
Dall Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dall Jr is working for takedown but Drake is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galen Dall Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dall Jr tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Dall Jr back against the cage.
Drake lands with a right to the head.
Dall Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Drake pulls his leg out and moves away. #T2#
Good shot there by Dall Jr.
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!
Dall Jr shoots in for a double leg but Drake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Dall Jr misses the target.#CL#
Dall Jr closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dall Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dall Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Drake misses with some punches.
Dall Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dall Jr is leaning against Drake and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drake makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dall Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dall Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drake scores with a shot to the side of Dall Jr's head.
Drake working aggressively here.
Dall Jr pushes Drake back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Drake takes a shot to the head.
Dall Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dall Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drake misses with a punch to the body.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drake. #TD#
Dall Jr manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Dall Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drake doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drake manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Dall Jr has an active guard here but Drake has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
Drake is looking to advance position but Dall Jr won't allow it.
Dall Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drake is working away from the top position though.
Dall Jr is looking for a sweep. Drake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Dall Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drake pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dezmond Drake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Galen Dall Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A jab lands there for Dall Jr.
Drake misses with a lunging right hand
and Dall Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Dall Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drake throws out the jab.
Dall Jr throwing a counter right hand but Drake manages to avoid it.
Dall Jr fails to land the takedown.
Drake gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dall Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dall Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dall Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drake appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Dall Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drake has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dall Jr slips a jab and a cross from Drake.
Dall Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drake swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dall Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Dezmond Drake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dall Jr misses with a body punch
and Drake counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Drake misses with a hook. Dall Jr ducked under it nicely.
Dall Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Drake avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Dall Jr has Drake up against the cage in a clinch.
Dall Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Drake after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Drake pushes Dall Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dall Jr blocks an uppercut.
Dall Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drake.
Drake misses with a body punch.
Dall Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Dall Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galen Dall Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Drake.
Drake takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Drake blocks an uppercut.
Drake blocks an uppercut.
Dall Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dall Jr misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Drake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dall Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Drake.
Drake lands a left hand.
Dall Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dall Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Dezmond Drake seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dall Jr misses with the head strike.
Drake throws a punch but it's blocked by Dall Jr.
Drake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dall Jr can't get the takedown.
Dall Jr tries to pull guard but Drake holds him up against the cage and eventually Dall Jr drops back down to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4##BC2#
Drake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dall Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Drake throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Dall Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Dall Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drake doesn't seem phased though.
Dall Jr dodges the punch combination from Drake.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Dall Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall Jr attempts a counter takedown but Drake avoids it well and moves away.
Nice shot by Drake.
Dall Jr tries to clinch up
and Drake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dezmond Drake will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Galen Dall Jr'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.#R3#
A low kick from Dall Jr is predictable there
and Drake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dall Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Drake doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dall Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Drake circles away.
Dezmond Drake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dall Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drake checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dall Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall Jr moves out of range as Drake strikes.
Dall Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Drake sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Drake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dall Jr walks into a left hand.
Drake swinging wildly here.
Drake throws a poor cross that misses
and Dall Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dall Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Drake counter with a right hand.
Drake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dall Jr. Dall Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Dall Jr misses with a right hand
and Dall Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Galen Dall Jr's cut is getting worse.
Drake misses with a combination
and Dall Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Drake with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dall Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Drake swats away the attempt to clinch by Dall Jr.
Drake swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake looks to land a left hand but Dall Jr moved out of range nicely.
Drake looks to land a right hand but Dall Jr moved out of range.
Drake swats away the attempt to clinch by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dall Jr fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Drake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Drake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Drake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dall Jr slips a straight right by Drake.
A big left from Dall Jr misses.
Drake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dall Jr is looking to clinch.
Drake 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.
Dall Jr cracks Drake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Drake gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Dall Jr.
Drake working aggressively here.
Dall Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Drake scores with a hook to the body.
Drake throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dall Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dall Jr can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galen Dall Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dall Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Drake is leaning against Dall Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Drake.
Dall Jr tries for a takedown but Drake manages to get underhooks.
Drake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dall Jrs head.
Dall Jr jumps guard but Drake turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Drake scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drake.
Dall Jr blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dezmond Drake really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Galen Dall Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Dall Jr misses the shot to the body.
Dall Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Drake throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dall Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dall Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Drake throws a jab when Dall Jr was well out of range.
Dall Jr throws the left hand but Drake avoids the punch easily.
Drake tries to bum rush Dall Jr with a series of wild strikes but Dall Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake moves forwards but Dall Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Drake throws a right hand that misses
and Dall Jr counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Drake throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Dall Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dall Jr.
Drake misses the body punch
and Dall Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Dall Jr connects with a single shot there.
Dall Jr attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Drake throws out a powerful jab.
Dall Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dall Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Drake. #CL#
Dall Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dall Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Dall Jr misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Drake lands an uppercut.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Dall Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Dall Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drake throws a punch but it's blocked by Dall Jr.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Dall Jr.
Drake lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drake.
Dall Jr takes a shot to the head.
Dall Jr misses with a body punch.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dall Jr is looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
A short uppercut from Drake.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Dall Jr.
Drake lands a left hand.
Drake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dall Jr backwards. #ROC2#Dall Jr is rocked!#T3#
Dall Jr blocks an uppercut.
Oh Dall Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice left hand lands by Dall Jr.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drake.
Drake throws a punch but it's blocked by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Dall Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Drake is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dall Jr is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Drake to the mat. Drake regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dall Jr wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake is controlling Dall Jr's posture.
Drake is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dall Jr wants to improve his position but Drake is controlling well. #T4#
Drake is controlling the pace.
Dall Jr wants to improve his position but Drake is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall Jr is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Drake jumps into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Galen Dall Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Galen Dall Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Dall Jr looks to land a right hand but Drake moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Drake! But no joy.
Drake jabs at Dall Jr's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Drake misses the target.
Drake takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Drake connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Drake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Drake misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Drake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Drake misses with a hook. Dall Jr ducked under it nicely.
Drake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drake throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dall Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Drake lands a head shot.
Dall Jr tries a low kick but Drake avoids it.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drake takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dall Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drakes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Galen Dall Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Drake bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dall Jr misses with a double jab. #KD2#
Drake sends Dall Jr crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Drake is motioning to the referee to let Dall Jr up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake keeps the fight on the outside.
Dall Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dall Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Drake under the eye.
Dall Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dall Jr tries to clinch up.
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T3#
Drake throws a lazy right hand but Dall Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dall Jr 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. #ROC#Drake is rocked!
A big right from Dall Jr misses.
Drake is still on wobbly legs! Can Dall Jr finish him?
Dall Jr lands a brutal head kick. Drake looks out on his feet and Dall Jr throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Galen Dall Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Galen Dall Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 378
Date: Dec 08, 2024

#R1#
Carioni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rodrigo Carioni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve lands with a hook. Carioni tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Carioni.
A telegraphed right hand from Steve misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Carioni. Beautiful body shot.
Steve swings away with a body shot that misses
and Carioni counters with a straight right hand.
Carioni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Steve on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carioni connects with a right hand. Steve shakes it off.
Carioni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steve misses with an uppercut.
Carioni throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Steve.
Steve drops his hands momentarily and Carioni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Steve bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've been told by Carioni's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carioni misses with a body shot. #T1#
A left lands for Carioni.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carioni.
Carioni misses with a looping right.
Carioni looks to land a left hand but Steve moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Carioni misses.
Some wild striking there from Carioni.
A jab from Steve finds it's way through Carioni's defenses.
Carioni looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Steve lands a nice looking body shot.
Carioni misses with a wild combination.
Steve throws out a counter right but Carioni avoids it with no problem.
Carioni looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.#T2#
Carioni lands a jab.
Steve fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carioni swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Carioni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Carioni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carioni throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carioni swings widly with a right hand
and Steve counters with a right hand to the body.
Carioni throws a nice looking combination but Steve bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steve scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Carioni is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carioni was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Carioni 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.
Carioni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Steve lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Carioni throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Steve throws out a loose jab but Carioni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Carioni missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carioni.
Steve throws a hook but Carioni blocks it.
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.
Carioni throws a hook to the side of Steve's head but Steve sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Carioni.
Carioni connects with a right hand. Steve shakes it off.
Carioni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Rodrigo Carioni's cut is getting worse.
Carioni looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
A shot to the body from Carioni misses
and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Carioni is rocked!#CL2#
Carioni tries to keep at a distance but Steve has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oh Carioni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4##BC#
Carioni breaks the clinch.
Carioni seems to have got his legs back now.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Steve was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donk. Steve catches Carioni right on the button with a cross.
Carioni gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Steve gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Carioni is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stoner Steve!
Our winner, Stoner Steve, 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 378
Date: Dec 08, 2024

#R1#
Thibodeaux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mahmut is out of range and Thibodeaux settles back down.
Mahmut looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thibodeaux lands with a good body shot.
Mahmut misses with a lunging right hand
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Sheikh Mahmut has been cut.
Mahmut missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahmut throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mahmut misses with a straight left.
Mahmut doesn't manage to clinch there - Thibodeaux circles away.
Mahmut lands with a straight right. Thibodeaux didn't see that one coming.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Mahmut.
Mahmut misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mahmut throws a combination that misses
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahmut tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thibodeaux throws a counter high kick but Mahmut was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mahmut throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahmut throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice right hand that sends Mahmut toppling to the canvas! Mahmut scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Thibodeaux finish him?!#ROC#Mahmut is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahmut walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Mahmut limp body while Thibodeaux jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcel Thibodeaux!
A relieved looking Marcel Thibodeaux 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: SYN 1118 Rose vs. Rozhkov II
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Billingsly misses with a straight left.
Tartakov swings widly with a right hand
and Billingsly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Billingsly misses the shot to the body.
Billingsly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Billingsly misses with a body shot.
Tartakov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Billingsly.
Tartakov misses with a wild combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tartakov.
Tartakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billingsly was well out of range. Poor timing from Tartakov.
Tartakov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Billingsly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov misses with an uppercut
and Billingsly counters with a nice body shot.
Billingsly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tartakov.
Billingsly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billingsly doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Billingsly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch lands to the side of Tartakov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tartakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billingsly.
Tartakov feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Tartakov throws an overhand right that lands on Billingsly's shoulder, as Billingsly tries to avoid the shot.
Tartakov throws an off balance right hand
and Billingsly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Billingsly throws a big shot that misses.
Billingsly scores with a hook to the body. Tartakov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tartakov throws a leg kick that misses.
Tartakov moves out of range of the strikes.
Tartakov throwing a counter right hand but Billingsly manages to avoid it.
Tartakov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billingsly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tartakov cracks Billingsly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Billingsly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Billingsly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Billingsly.
A hook to the body from Billingsly.
Billingsly tries a body shot but Tartakov blocks it.
Billingsly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tartakov swings wildly with an uppercut but Billingsly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billingsly goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Tartakov wants to take the fight to the mat but Billingsly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Billingsly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Billingsly manages to break the clinch.
Tartakov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Billingsly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tartakov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tartakov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Billingsly throws out the jab.
Billingsly dips to his left and cracks Tartakov with an uppercut!#ROC2#Tartakov is rocked!
Tartakov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Billingsly drops Tartakov with a big left hand! Tartakov is injured, injured bad! Billingsly jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Billingsly!
Chad Billingsly managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dick Dolla Douchebag, into his post fight interview.

Event: SYN 1118 Rose vs. Rozhkov II
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Egyptian blocks a jab.
Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Egyptian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
Egyptian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Egyptian. Egyptian obviously looking to wear him down.
A clash of legs there as Jam blocks the low kick.
Egyptian dips to his left and cracks Jam with an uppercut!
Jam catches Egyptian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Egyptian lands with an overhand left.
Egyptian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jam.
Egyptian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jam's sensitive parts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jam checks a leg kick.
Egyptian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Egyptian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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 big right from Jam misses.
Jam checks the leg kick.
Egyptian scoring well with a low kick there.
Jam scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Egyptian misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Egyptian throws the kick towards the body but Jam avoids it.
Egyptian scores with a jab to the body.
Egyptian works over Jam's head and body with a nice combination.
Jam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jam misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Egyptian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jam slips a straight right by Egyptian.
Egyptian throws the kick towards the body but Jam avoids it.
Egyptian blocks a jab.
Jam misses with a hook. Egyptian ducked under it nicely.
Egyptian avoids a punch combination nicely.
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 looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
As Jam backs away, Egyptian returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Egyptian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jam is out of range and Egyptian settles back down.
Egyptian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Egyptian staying out of range there.
Jam on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Egyptian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Jam as he connects with a hook.
Egyptian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jam takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the liver by Jam. Beautiful body shot.
Jam scores with the left hand. Egyptian knows he should have avoided that one.
Jam connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Egyptian.
Egyptian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Egyptian misses the target.
Egyptian lunges at Jam with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jam's hand.
Egyptian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Egyptian connects with a solid leg kick.
Jam misses with a looping left.
Jam works Egyptian's body with a nice hook.
Jam throws a jab but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Egyptian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jam misses the shot to the body.
Jam misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Jam.
Egyptian feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jam! But no joy.
Jam avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Jam takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Egyptian misses the target.
Jam looks to throw the jab but Egyptian is out of range.
Egyptian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jam scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jam throws an overhand right that lands on Egyptian's shoulder, as Egyptian tries to avoid the shot.
Jam throws a big shot that misses.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
Jam jabs at Egyptian's body.
Nice straight punches there by Egyptian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Egyptian.
Jam throws out a loose jab but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jam lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egyptian scores with a spinning back kick!
Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jam lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Egyptian at a distance.
Egyptian moves out of range of the strikes.
Egyptian scores with a nice head shot.
Jam connects with a jab.
Jam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4##CL#
Egyptian clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Egyptian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Egyptian tries to land a leg kick but Jam saw it coming and moves away. #CL#
Egyptian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jam as Egyptian tries to tie him up.
Jam's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jam throws a punch but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Egyptian blocks an uppercut.
Jam lands a nice uppercut.
Jam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Egyptian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jam tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Egyptian.
Egyptian blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Egyptian misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Egyptian.
Jam has a couple of punches blocked by Egyptian.
A head punch on the inside from Egyptian fails to land.
Egyptian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jam has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Toe Jam will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Egyptian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jam.
Egyptian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Egyptian throws a wild body kick that Jam sees coming a mile off.
Jam moves out of range as Egyptian throws a body kick.
Egyptian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Egyptian blocks a jab.
Egyptian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jam was well out of range. Poor timing from Egyptian.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
Egyptian throws a front kick aimed at Jam's knee but Jam avoids it well.
Egyptian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jam misses with a hook. Egyptian ducked under it nicely.
Egyptian is looking for a counter combo.
Jam drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jam blocks a head kick by Egyptian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam avoids the head kick by Egyptian.
Egyptian throws the kick towards the body but Jam avoids it.
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egyptian moves away.
Egyptian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jam let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jam moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Egyptian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jam is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egyptian.#T1#
Egyptian blocks a jab.
Jam throws a series of punches but Egyptian moves out of range.
Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Egyptian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Egyptian tries to bum rush Jam with a series of wild strikes but Jam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Egyptian.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
Egyptian sizes up Jam with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jam.
Egyptian scoring well with a low kick there.
Jam misses with a wild body shot.
Egyptian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jam to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Egyptian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jam closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Egyptian.
Egyptian slips under a jab.
Egyptian looks to land a body kick but Jam moved away.
Jam looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Egyptian. #T2#
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Jam throws an overhand right that lands on Egyptian's shoulder, as Egyptian tries to avoid the shot.
Jam misses with a looping right.
Jam looks to land a combination but Egyptian avoids it well.
Jam sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Egyptian slips a straight right by Jam.
Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Egyptian scores with a decent looking hook.
Jam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jam throws a shot from downtown. Egyptian moves away and avoids it.
Egyptian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jam scores with a shot to the body.
Jam listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jam slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jam tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Egyptian lands with a nice body kick.
A left and a right from Egyptian both land. Nice combination.
Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jam.
The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Toe Jam seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Egyptian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jam.
Egyptian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a front kick aimed at Jam's knee but Jam avoids it well.
Egyptian connects with a leg kick.
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jam.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Egyptian. Egyptian obviously looking to wear him down.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Jam sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Egyptian defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jam moves away.
Jam dips to his left and cracks Egyptian with an uppercut!
Egyptian connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Egyptian is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jam! But no joy.
Jab by Jam.
Jam works Egyptian's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Egyptian throws a shot from downtown. Jam moves away and avoids it.
Egyptian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Jam missing with a left hand there. Egyptian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Jam.
Jam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
Jam 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.
Egyptian just misses with a punch to the body.
Egyptian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jam looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Egyptian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Egyptian clobbers Jam with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Egyptian is predictable there
and Jam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Egyptian defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jam misses with a left hand
and Egyptian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jam throws an overhand right that lands on Egyptian's shoulder, as Egyptian tries to avoid the shot.
Jam scores with a nice right hand.
Jam misses with a straight right.
Jam missing with a left hand there. Egyptian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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 Horus Egyptian 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Egyptian.
Jam throws a body shot but no joy.
Egyptian feints and then cracks Jam's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jam down.
Jam has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Egyptian.
Jam fails to land with a series of punches.
Jam throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Jam misses the shot to the body.
Jam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Egyptian. Egyptian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Egyptian lands with a nice body kick.
Jam throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Egyptian as he connects with a hook.
Egyptian with a nice calf kick.
Jam moves out of range as Egyptian throws a body kick.
Jam looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Egyptian scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jam takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jam has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Egyptian.
Jam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Egyptian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab. #T1#
Egyptian slips a straight right by Jam.
Egyptian avoids the body shot from Jam.
Egyptian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it.
Egyptian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jam's head.
Jam steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Egyptian. That one must have hurt.
Jam swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Egyptian.
Egyptian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jam misses with a straight left.
Jam swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
As Jam backs away, Egyptian returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by Egyptian.
Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Egyptian rushes Jam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but Jam blocks it.
Egyptian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Egyptian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jam is keeping busy.#T2#
Egyptian putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jam in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jam takes a knee right on the jaw!
Egyptian is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Egyptian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jam lands a shot to the body.
Egyptian lands an uppercut.#BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Egyptian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jam throws a shot from downtown. Egyptian moves away and avoids it.
Jam takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Egyptian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Egyptian tries to land a leg kick but Jam saw it coming and moves away.
Jam lands with a straight right. Egyptian didn't see that one coming.
Egyptian lands a body shot.
Jam scores with a hook to the body. Egyptian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Egyptian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab.
Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jam loads up on a big right hand but Egyptian slips the punch.
Egyptian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jam throws a big shot that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Egyptian!
Egyptian's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jam under the eye.
Jam misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Egyptian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Egyptian. Jam shrugs it off though.
Egyptian moves away from the strike by Jam.
Egyptian with a hook.
Jam misses with an uppercut.
Jam connects with the punch.
Jam misses with a looping right.
Egyptian connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Jam.
Egyptian appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jam throws a poor cross that misses
and Egyptian counters with an outside leg kick.
Egyptian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jam misses with a straight right.
Egyptian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jam.
Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
Egyptian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Egyptian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Egyptian thumps Jam with a low kick.
Jam tests Egyptian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Egyptian moves out of range as Jam strikes.
Egyptian tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian moves out of range of the strikes.
Jam takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A chopping leg kick lands by Egyptian.
Jam scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Horus Egyptian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Egyptian has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horus Egyptian!
A less than humble Horus Egyptian misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: DMMA 373
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Drake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the body from Drake misses
and Brown counters with an outside leg kick.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Drake blocks it well.
Brown looks to clinch
and Drake counters with a stiff right hand.
Drake swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Jair Brown has been cut.
Brown with a hook.
Drake misses with a jab to the body
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Drake looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown moves away from the strike by Drake. #T1#
Brown misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Drake to counter with a crisp jab.
Drake throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown moves away from the strike by Drake.
Brown throws out a counter right but Drake avoids it with no problem.
Brown throws a leg kick that is checked
and Drake counters with a three punch combo that has Brown backing up. Brown nods at Drake to acknowledge the strikes.
Drake has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brown.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drake.
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.
Drake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Drake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Good exchange - Drake coming out on top.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brown.
Drake throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown connects with a body shot.
Drake connects with a single shot there.
Drake misses with a body shot.
Drake swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Drake waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.#T3#
Drake misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown throws a push kick but Drake slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Drake tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drake takes one on the button.
Drake thuds his right hand into Brown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#That has opened up Jair Brown's cut even more.
Dezmond Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Drake misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Drake misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drake loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown avoids the body shot from Drake.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drake misses with a looping right.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drake throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake cracks a nice hook into Brown's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dezmond Drake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jair Brown's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Drake scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dezmond Drake is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Drake moves out of range easily.
Drake connects with a jab.
Drake works the jab nicely.
Drake swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown slips under a jab from Drake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Drake misses with a hook to the body
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drake misses with a hook to the body
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. Drake will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Brown throws a solid leg kick but Drake takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brown.
It looked like Drake was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drake.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brown misses with a right hand
and Drake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Drake darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
Drake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Drake scores with a hook to the body.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown lands a body shot.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Drake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Drake blocks an uppercut.
Drake throws a head punch that misses.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Drake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Drake.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Drake.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drake stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown. #T3#
Drake blocks a body shot from Brown.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Drake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Drake scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake working aggressively here.
Drake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Dezmond Drake has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
Drake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Drake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Drake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
letting Drake counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dezmond Drake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jair Brown's cut.
That's time! Drake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drake.
Jair Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drake's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brown under the eye.
Drake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Drake misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Drake moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Drake throws a combination that misses
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Drake.
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drake, as that shot connected.
Brown staying out of range there.
Drake keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Drake throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Drake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Drake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brown looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brown has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drake misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a nice leg kick.
Brown tries to clinch there but Drake circles away.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown lands a head shot.#T3#
Brown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Drake takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drake, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drake.
Drake blocking some punches.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown prevents a body shot from Drake.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land. #T4#
Drake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Drake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
Drake prevents a body shot from Brown.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drake gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drake.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Drake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Drake misses with the head strike.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Brown.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.

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 Dezmond Drake.
Well Drake 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: NYF 92: Perry vs Kakuzo II
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Brussard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
River misses with a hook to the body
and Brussard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from River misses.
Brussard misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - River throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brussard flicks out a counter leg kick but River steps away.
Brussard throws a low kick but River avoids it.
River swings widly with a right hand
and Brussard counters with a nice uppercut.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brussard manages to avoid it.
Brussard feints a counter leg kick.
Brussard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brussard avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brussard's hands.
River swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brussard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Brussard is just out of range.
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A left and a right from River both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River scores with a sloppy right hand. Brussard should have avoided that one. #T1#
River feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brussards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
River misses the body punch
and Brussard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River blocks the body kick.
River throws an off balance right hand
and Brussard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
River jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brussard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
River clinches with his opponent.
River lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brussard tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Brussard back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Brussard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
Brussard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River trying to land knees to the body.
River 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.
River is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brussard is keeping busy.
Brussard managing to block the knees to the body from River. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brussard tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brussard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River blocks a body shot from Brussard.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brussard backwards.
River misses with a body punch.
Brussard misses with a punch to the body.
River misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brussard.
Brussard misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
A short right from Brussard on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
Brussard tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River controlling the action here for a moment.
Brussard pushes River back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
River works on Brussard's body with a couple of short punches.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brussard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
River blocks a body shot from Brussard. #T3#
Brussard prevents a body shot from River.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
Brussard takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brussard looks winded!
Brussard swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brussard misses with a body punch.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brussard backwards.
Brussard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brussard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brussard lands with a short shot to the head.
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brussard or not.
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brussard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River tries to work over Brussard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from River.
Brussard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brussard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brussard throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
River is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4#
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for River.
River with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Brussard controls the action.
Brussard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River blocks a body shot from Brussard.
River controlling the action here for a moment.
Brussard misses with a body punch.
River is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brussard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River 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.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brussard tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brussard blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Brussard misses the jab.
River misses with a wild combination.
Brussard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brussard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brussard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
River lands with a shot to the body.
River throws a sloppy body shot
and Brussard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brussard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands with a shot to the body.
River throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
River lands with a shot to the body.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brussard can do to turn this around?
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brussard moves away.
Bill River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brussard counters with a right hand to the body.
Brussard has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
River is looking to land body kicks.
Brussard takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
Brussard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River cracks Brussard with an open hand slap.
Bill River is winning the standup battle so far.
River lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brussard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
River lands a lovely overhand right.
Brussard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
River lands with a nice body punch.
Nice jab there from River.
River digs a good body shot into Brussard's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
River misses with a body punch
and Brussard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brussard tries a quick counter leg kick but River is wise to it.
River misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brussard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brussard throws a low kick but it's checked well by River.
River throws a good cross that connects.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and Brussard counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from River.
River cracks a nice hook into Brussard's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Brussard does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Brussard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brussard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brussard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River is looking to score with low kicks.
Brussard on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL#
River darts in and clinches Brussard up against the cage.#T3#
River is looking to control Brussard's arms but Brussard gets an underhook and turns him. Now River has his back to the cage.
A short right from Brussard.
A short right from River on the inside.
Brussard misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Brussard tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River.
Brussard lands a hook to the side of the head.
River 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.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brussard backwards.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brussard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brussards head.
Brussard tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brussard misses with the head strike.
Brussard tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Brussard lands a shot to the body.
River lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
River blocks a body shot from Brussard.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brussard avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brussard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River working Brussard over with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brussard misses with some punches.
Brussard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River wants to stall.
Brussard is working River over against the cage.
Brussard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River misses with the head strike.
Brussard misses with the head strike.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brussard is breathing heavily.
Brussard misses with a punch on the inside.
River tries to throw a body punch but Brussard avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Brussard swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bill River dominated that second round.
That's time! River's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
River jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for River.
Brussard looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
Brussard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
River misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brussard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good work by Brussard as he checks the leg kick.
Brussard throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brussard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River tries to clinch but Brussard is having none of it.
Brussard throws an off balance right hand
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brussard takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
River works Brussard's body with a nice hook.#T1#
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brussard manages to avoid it.
River works the jab nicely.
Brussard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
River misses with a lunging right hand
and Brussard counters with a right hand to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
River lands with a nice combination. Brussard backs away looking to recover.
River throws out a powerful jab.
River throws a series of strikes that have Brussard backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from River.
Nice straight punches there by River. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of River.#ROC#Brussard is rocked!
River lands with an uppercut that bounces Brussard off the cage and back into range.
Brussard is still on wobbly legs! Can River finish him?
A nice inside leg kick there by River. That's going to slow Brussard down. #CL#
Brussard gets tackled into the cage by River. River maintains the clinch. #T2#
River lands a body shot.
Brussard seems to have recovered his senses.
Brussard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt River or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brussard.
Brussard misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brussard.
Brussard lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Brussard working aggressively here.
Brussard misses with some punches.
Brussard blocks a body shot from River.
River stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brussard scores with a shot to the side of River's head.
Brussard tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brussard avoids it.
Brussard tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River slows down the pace here.
River pushes Brussard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Brussard fails to land.
River tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brussard avoids it.#T3#
Brussard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from River on the inside.
Brussard scores with a hook to the body.
River is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brussard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brussard tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brussard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brussard backwards.
Brussard avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
Brussard struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Brussard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brussard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
River unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brussard blocking some punches.
Brussard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from River. #T4#
River tries to work over Brussard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River slowing the pace effectively.
A nice left hand lands by River.
A shot in the inside from River.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brussard.
Brussard blocks a body shot from River.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brussard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
River will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brussard up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
River trying to land knees to the body.
River misses with a body punch.
River lands with a right to the head.
Brussard prevents a body shot from River.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brussard.
Krypton Brussard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brussard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill River showed his dominance in that final round.
Well River 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill River!
An out of breath Bill River thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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