Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 94: Zigaro vs Holton
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Reilly cracks Moon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Moon throws a hook but Reilly avoids it easily.
Reilly appears to be looking for a big counter.
Reilly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reilly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reilly slips a straight right by Moon.
We've been informed that Moon has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Moon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Reilly misses its target.
A swing and a miss from Moon.
Moon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reilly manages to avoid it.
Moon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reilly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Moon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reilly defends it well.
Reilly with a nice cross.
Moon misses with a shot to the body
and Reilly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moon looks to throw the jab but Reilly 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!#TD#
Reilly shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Reilly with a nice head shot there.
Reilly landing some decent shots from guard.
Moon trying to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Moon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reilly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reilly sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moon keeping full guard, as Reilly tries to pass.
Moon looking for a sweep. Not yet Moon, not yet.
Moon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reilly content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reilly is working Moon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Reilly with a nice head shot there.
Reilly postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Moon working a defensive guard here.
Reilly looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Reilly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moon's guard.
Moon wants to improve his position but Reilly is controlling well.
Reilly scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reilly frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reilly trying to control but Moon is having none of it.
Moon is trying to escape the mount.
Moon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#CUT#It looks like Wolfric Moon has been cut.
Reilly looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC#Moon is rocked!
Moon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Reilly pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Moon tries to hold on but Reilly pushes him away.
Moon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reilly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moon is desperately trying to improve his position but Reilly has a good base and remains in mount.
Reilly scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Moon is still in real trouble! Can Reilly finish him?
Reilly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
BOOM! Reilly connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Moon tries to lock up and control but Reilly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Moon seems to have recovered his senses.
Moon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Reilly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Reilly scoring with strikes to the body and head. #CUT#That has opened up Wolfric Moon's cut even more.
Moon wants to control but Reilly is keeping busy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Reilly working over Moon with some ground and pound. Moon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reilly is pressing down on Moon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moon is holding on for now. #T4#
Moon is staying active underneath Reilly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moon wants to control but Reilly is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reilly lands a nice short elbow.
Reilly prevents Moon from improving his position.
Reilly is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Moon looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reilly working over Moon with some ground and pound. Moon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT#The cut above Wolfric Moon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Moon wants to improve his position but Reilly is controlling well.
Reilly moves nicely into side control.
Reilly is putting a hurting on Moon here, landing some big shots from side control. #CUT#Wolfric Moon's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gregor Reilly!
Gregor Reilly really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bloodbath MMA Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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

#R1#
Garrincha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wulf throws a shot from downtown. Garrincha moves away and avoids it.
Wulf misses the jab.
A jab from Garrincha misses.
Wulf throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garrincha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wulf thinking.
Wulf lands a jab to Garrincha's midsection.
Garrincha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wulf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrincha. #TD#
Wulf is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Garrincha's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrincha is staying active underneath Wulf, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Garrincha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garrincha tries to get to full guard but Wulf has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Garrincha actively working from the bottom here.
Garrincha controlling the position for now.#T1#
Garrincha is looking for a sweep. Wulf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garrincha is not content to let Wulf control the position.
Wulf not doing much here.
Wulf is looking to stall here but Garrincha recovers full guard.
Garrincha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garrincha might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wulf haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wulf slips nicely into half guard.
Wulf passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Garrincha!
Garrincha tries to hold on but Wulf pushes him away.
Garrincha is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wulf trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Garrincha is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Wulf controlling his opponent.
Wulf tries to control but Garrincha wriggling away.
Garrincha wants to hold on but Wulf pushes him away.
Garrincha is in all sorts of trouble here.
Garrincha tries to hold on but Wulf postures up.
Wulf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garrincha is looking to escape.
Garrincha is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Wulf has taken his back.
Wulf has the hooks in. Garrincha is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Garrincha rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Garrincha is looking for a sweep. Wulf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garrincha is looking to control Wulf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garrincha avoid being mounted?
Garrincha is not content to let Wulf control the position.
Garrincha slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Garrincha trying to control the position.
Wulf trying to control but Garrincha is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garrincha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Garrincha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wulf controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Minerva Wulf 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#
Garrincha digs a good hook to Wulf's body.
Minerva Wulf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wulf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Garrincha looks to throw the jab but Wulf is out of range.
Garrincha digs a good body shot into Wulf's ribs.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garrincha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garrincha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wulf backwards.
Wulf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garrincha or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrincha presses Wulf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Wulf wants the takedown. Garrincha is fighting it off but Wulf persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Garrincha's guard against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garrincha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garrincha looking to control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Garrincha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wulf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wulf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wulf passes Garrincha's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Wulf is pressing down on Garrincha's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garrincha is holding on for now.
Garrincha is in trouble now - Wulf has advanced to mount!
Garrincha is trying to escape the mount.
Wulf looking to control but Garrincha is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Garrincha really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wulf lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wulf putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Garrincha tries to lock up and control but Wulf gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Garrincha bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wulf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are battling for position here. Garrincha manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Garrincha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wulf sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garrincha's guard.
Wulf perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wulf landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Garrincha manages to get to full guard.
Wulf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garrincha can do to turn this around?#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garrincha is on top in guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wulf wants to control but Garrincha passes easily into half guard.
Wulf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wulf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garrincha is working away from the top position though.
Garrincha passes to side control.
Garrincha just content to control the position.
Let's hope that Garrincha has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Wulf tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Garrincha tries for a kimura but Wulf is defending well.
Wulf is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Garrincha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wulf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wulf is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wulf is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hobo Garrincha 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#
Garrincha lands with an uppercut that bounces Wulf off the cage and back into range.
Wulf's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garrincha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wulf scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Wulf drives through and clinches with Garrincha against the cage.
Garrincha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garrincha.
Garrincha misses with a punch to the body.
Garrincha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wulf lands an elbow inside that Garrincha shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Hobo Garrincha has been cut.
Garrincha lands an uppercut.
Garrincha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrincha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wulf stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Garrincha working aggressively here.
Garrincha is trying to break the clinch but Wulf is controlling him.
Wulf throws an elbow that misses.
Garrincha doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Wulf scores with a shot to the side of Garrincha's head.
A shot in the inside from Garrincha.
A short left from Wulf.
Garrincha tries a body shot but Wulf blocks it.
Wulf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garrincha.
Wulf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wulf misses with an elbow over the top.
Minerva Wulf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wulf has a couple of punches blocked by Garrincha.
Wulf throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Garrincha blocks the elbow strike.
Wulf throws an elbow that misses.
Garrincha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wulf blocks a body shot from Garrincha.
Wulf lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Garrincha dodges an elbow strike from Wulf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garrincha misses with a punch to the body.
Wulf blocking some punches.
Garrincha lands a right hand.
Garrincha doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Garrincha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garrincha misses with a body punch.
Garrincha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wulf looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wulf just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garrincha's brow.
Wulf throws an elbow that misses.
Garrincha tries to work over Wulf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wulf just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garrincha's brow.
Garrincha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garrincha.
Garrincha throws a head punch that misses.
Wulf throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Garrincha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garrincha blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wulf just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garrincha's brow.
Wulf prevents a body shot from Garrincha.
Garrincha misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Garrincha tries a body shot but Wulf blocks it. #T3#
Garrincha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wulf's elbow.
Wulf digs a right hand underneath Garrincha's ribcage. Garrincha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wulf throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Garrincha blocks an elbow strike.
Garrincha lands an uppercut.
Garrincha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wulf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garrincha tries to throw a body punch but Wulf avoids it by throwing Garrincha back against the cage.
Garrincha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garrincha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garrincha swings wildly with an uppercut but Wulf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wulf managing to block the knees to the body from Garrincha.
Wulf throws an elbow but it misses.
Wulf lands with a short shot to the head.
Garrincha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garrincha pushes Wulf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Garrincha fails to land. #T4#
Garrincha is pressed up against the cage. Wulf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garrincha down to the mat. Garrincha avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wulf misses with a body shot
and Wulf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Garrincha ducks under a wild hook from Wulf.#TD#
Wulf throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Garrincha tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wulf is in Garrincha's guard.
Garrincha keeping full guard, as Wulf tries to pass. #SUB2#
Garrincha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garrincha is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Garrincha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wulf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wulf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Garrincha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: NYF Fight Night 50
Date: Dec 04, 2024

#R1#
Moody bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tooogood's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Moody throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moody scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moody darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Tooogood.
A nice combination there by Moody.
Nice takedown defense from Moody. No joy for Tooogood on that attempt.
Tooogood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moody throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moody throws a head kick but Tooogood moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moody wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tommy Moody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tooogood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Tooogood's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Moody throws a jab when Tooogood was well out of range.
Tooogood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moody.
Tooogood slips a jab and a cross from Moody.
Moody sets himself, and Tooogood steps forward looking for the clinch! Moody avoids it this time.
Tooogood takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moody takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Moody smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tooogood misses with a few strikes there.
Tooogood tried to score with a low kick but Moody checks it.#T1#
Moody scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tooogood on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tooogood looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moody rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tooogood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moody throws out a loose jab but Tooogood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moody loads up on a big right hand but Tooogood slips the punch.
Tooogood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moody darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tooogood dodges the punch combination from Moody.
Moody throws a body shot but no joy.
Moody missing with a left hand there. Tooogood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tooogood throws a big counter head kick but Moody avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Tooogood clinches up with Moody and pushes him back against the cage.
Moody looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Moody throws a head punch that misses.
Moody throws a head punch that misses.
Moody is trying to break free.
Tooogood tries to land knees in the clinch but Moody avoids the damage to the body.
Moody is trying to break free.
Moody tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2##BC#
Moody breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moody uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tooogood connects with a nice looking jab.
Moody pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moody connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tooogood's hands.#TD2#
Tooogood gets the takedown into side control.

Moody explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Tooogood takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tooogood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moody.
Tooogood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moody.
Tooogood walks into a jab.
Tooogood slips under a jab.
Moody lunges at Tooogood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tooogood's hand.
Tooogood dodges the punch combination from Moody. #T3##CL2#
Tooogood has Moody up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Tooogood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tommy Moody is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moody fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tooogood.
Tooogood shoots for a takedown but Moody saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Moody.
Tooogood shoots for a double leg takedown but Moody sprawls well. He's pushed Tooogood's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tommy Moody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Tooogood.
Moody throws a lazy head kick
and Tooogood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck for Tooogood with that takedown attempt.
Moody throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Tooogood counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Moody is pulling down on Tooogood's head to control his posture.
Moody looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tooogood postures up. #T4##SUB#
Moody is looking for a triangle here but Tooogood uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
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!
Moody tries to buck Tooogood off but Tooogood is having none of it.
Tooogood trying to control the position but Moody is working away.
Moody manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tooogood's best efforts.
Moody tries to get to full guard but Tooogood has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moody desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Moody wants to improve his position but Tooogood is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moody is trying to maintain the position but Tooogood is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Moody looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Moody dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tooogood shoots in looking for a takedown. Moody tries to sprawl out of it but Tooogood keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moody manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Moody misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moody misses with a hook. Tooogood ducked under it nicely.
Moody scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Moody uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moody swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moody thuds his right hand into Tooogood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moody scores with a one two! Tooogood had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Moody is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tooogood can do to turn this around?
Moody throws an overhand right that lands on Tooogood's shoulder, as Tooogood tries to avoid the shot.
Moody throws a head kick that misses.
Moody connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tooogood. Tooogood circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Moody enables Tooogood to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Moody manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Moody is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tooogood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moody backwards. #T1#
Moody swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moody misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Moody escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Tooogood darts in and clinches Moody up against the cage.
Moody lands with a right to the head.
Moody lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moody wants to get back to striking at distance but Tooogood won't allow it. #TD2#
Tooogood lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Moody wants to get back to full guard but Tooogood has mounted him!
Moody might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moody can't escape the position.
Moody tries to lock up and control but Tooogood gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Moody tries to improve his position but instead Tooogood has taken his back!
Moody turns into Tooogood and is now in his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tooogood wants to stand up but Moody is controlling him.
Moody would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Moody is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Moody continues to stall.
Moody wants to control from the top but Tooogood keeps moving. #T3#
Moody seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tooogood is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Moody dives into side control.
Tooogood can't do much from the bottom here.
Moody has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tooogood!
Moody controlling from mount. #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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tooogood is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Moody controlling his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tooogood can do anything to dispel that myth.
Moody manages to capitalize on a mistake by Tooogood to take his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Moody dominated that second round.
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#
A slow jab from Moody misses its intended target.
Moody missing with a left hand there. Tooogood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Moody misses the target.
Moody jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moody is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tooogood.
Moody keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Tooogood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moody, pushing him back against the cage.
Moody tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tooogood.
Moody tries to work over Tooogood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Tooogood gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Moody is trying to escape back to his feet but Tooogood uses the scramble to pass into side control.
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!
Moody struggling a bit here.
Moody is trying to improve his position.
Moody sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Tooogood lands with a punch from half guard.
Moody is doing well to control the position and prevent Tooogood from advancing to side control.
Moody wants to get back to his feet.
Tommy Moody overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moody is looking to control Tooogood's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moody avoid being mounted?
Tooogood drops an elbow to the side of Moody's head.
Tooogood wants to control but Moody is keeping him busy.
Moody is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tooogood's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tooogood's back!
Moody has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tooogood's body.
Tooogood trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
Moody slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Moody wants to control but Tooogood is keeping busy.
Moody biding his time, controlling Tooogood.
Tooogood tries to escape the position. #T3#
Moody trying to control momentarily.
Tooogood trying to control the action but Moody just sinks the hooks in.
Tooogood tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tooogood is trying to reverse the position but instead Moody has taken his back - oops!
Moody has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tooogood's body. #T4#
Tooogood is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Tooogood tries to escape the position.
Moody doesn't have the hooks in and Tooogood manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moody trying to keep a closed guard but Tooogood is proving a slippery customer.
Owen Tooogood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Moody is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moody controlling Tooogood's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Moody showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moody, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Moody!
Our winner, Tommy Moody, 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 1117 Pushkin vs Tokugawa
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Chai connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Darrell Darkins has been cut.
Darkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darkins misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Chai.
Darkins misses with a right hand #KD#
and Chai counters with a nice right hand that sends Darkins toppling to the canvas! Darkins scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chai finish him?!#ROC#Darkins is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Darkins head around and knocks him out cold! Chai hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bronze Bomber Chai!
A victorious Bronze Bomber Chai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 376
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Leader lands a nice leg kick that just misses Materlak's sensitive parts.
Master Leader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leader loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.
Leader wants to clinch.
Materlak is looking to counter punch.
Materlak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leader doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab by Leader.
Leader pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leader takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Materlak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leader lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Materlak connects with a nice looking jab.
Leader scores with a leg kick.
Materlak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leader.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leader needs to keep his hands up - Materlak had a free shot at his head there.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Leader.
Materlak works the jab nicely.
Leader looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range.
Materlak looks to land a right hand but Leader moved out of range.
Leader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leader throws a head kick that misses.
Leader takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Nice shot by Materlak.
Materlak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That kick from Materlak tenderised Leader's leg. Leader is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leader is looking to score with low kicks.
Good leg kick by Materlak.
Leader misses with a hook. Materlak ducked under it nicely.
Materlak tried to counter with a leg kick but Leader avoided it.
Materlak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good exchange - Materlak coming out on top.
Leader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leader chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Materlak connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Materlak.
A big left from Leader misses.
Materlak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Materlak there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leader throws a head kick that Materlak semi-blocks. #CUT2#It looks like Michal Materlak has been cut.
Leader takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Materlak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch combination from Leader misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Materlak checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Materlak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Materlak moves out of range as Leader strikes.#T2#
Materlak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Leader.
Leader lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Leader moves out of range as Materlak strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Materlak. That's going to slow Leader down.
Leader throws a hook to the side of Materlak's head but Materlak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leader throws a hook but Materlak blocks it.
Leader closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Materlak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leader misses with a straight left.
Materlak seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Materlak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Materlak just misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak throws a jab when Leader was well out of range.
Materlak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leader sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Leader!
Materlak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Leader tries to move into range but Materlak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Materlak. That's going to slow Leader down.
Materlak tests Leader's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leader pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leader blocks a jab.
Leader throws a solid leg kick but Materlak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leader.
Materlak thumps Leader with a low kick.#T3#
Leader scores with a nice body kick.
Materlak throws a hook but Leader blocks it.
Leader misses with a head kick.
Materlak is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Leader throws an overhand right that lands on Materlak's shoulder, as Materlak tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Materlak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Materlak feints and then cracks Leader's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leader down.
That kick from Materlak tenderised Leader's leg. Leader is trying to keep his angry face on.
Materlak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leader.
Leader uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Materlak.
Materlak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Leader has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Leader there as he acknowledges the shot.
Materlak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Materlak throws a looping overhand right but Leader ducks down to avoid it.
Materlak connects with a jab.
A jab from Leader misses.
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 left from Materlak misses.
Leader throws a leg kick which misses Materlak's front leg but catches the back leg as Materlak tries to avoid it.
Leader throws out a loose jab but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Materlak dips to his left and cracks Leader with an uppercut!
Leader throws the left hand but Materlak avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Materlak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Materlak misses the jab.
Leader looks to land a body kick but Materlak moved away.
Leader ducks under a wild hook from Materlak.
Materlak is looking to slow Leader down with leg kicks.
Materlak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Materlak slips a straight right by Leader.
Leader connects with an inside leg kick.
Materlak misses with an uppercut.
Materlak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leader takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leader on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Materlak with a nice cross.
Leader throws a low kick but Materlak avoids it.
Materlak feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A head kick by Leader misses
and Materlak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Materlak moves forwards but Leader connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Leader missing with a left hand there. Materlak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A good leg kick by Materlak.
Materlak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leader.
Good leg kick by Materlak.
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 Michal Materlak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
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#
Materlak misses with a low kick.
Leader's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Materlak throws a leg kick but Leader moved away.
Leader uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Materlak.
Leader misses with a head kick.
Materlak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leader stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Materlak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leader is able to avoid easily.
Leader ducks under a wild hook from Materlak.
Leader lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leader misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Materlak - just one landing.
Materlak connects with a leg kick.
Materlak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leader stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Materlak throws the left hand but Leader avoids the punch easily.
Leader throws a nice inside leg kick.
Materlak scores with the left hand. Leader knows he should have avoided that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Materlak checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leader lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Materlak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Materlak scores with a shot to the body.
Leader wants to land a leg kick but Materlak is out of range.
Materlak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leader misses with a hook.#T1#
Materlak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leader is able to avoid easily.
Leader has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Materlak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leader to score with a decent uppercut.
Materlak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leader doesn't seem bothered though.
Some wild striking there from Leader.
A chopping leg kick lands by Materlak.
Leader lands a jab to the head.
Materlak staying out of range there.
A jab from Materlak misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Leader is looking to clinch but Materlak is avoiding it.
Materlak scores with a jab to the jaw.
Leader tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Leader thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leader throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leader looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range.
Materlak appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leader looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A clash of legs there as Materlak blocks the low kick.
Leader tries to score with a low kick but Materlak moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Materlak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Materlak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leader cracks Materlak with an open hand slap.
Materlak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leader on the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Materlak, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Materlak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leader throws out the jab.
Materlak looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leader manages to avoid it.
Materlak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Materlak with a nice cross.
Materlak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leader.
Materlak looks to land a right hand but Leader moved out of range.
Materlak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Materlak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leader. Leader circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Leader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Materlak walks into a straight right hand from Leader.
Leader wants to slow Materlak down by chopping away at his legs.
Leader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Materlak lands a nice looking body kick.
Materlak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leader can pounce on him. #T3#
Materlak connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leader momentarily.
Materlak moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Materlak.
Materlak scoring well with a low kick there.
Leader throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Materlak counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Materlak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Materlak.
Leader looks to land a right hand but Materlak moved out of range.
Materlak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leader avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Leader lands an impressive looking overhand right. Materlak doesn't seem phased though.
Leader moves out of range as Materlak strikes.
Leader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Materlak lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak throws a hook but Leader avoids it easily.
Materlak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leader. Leader obviously looking to wear him down.
Leader lands a leg kick that knocks Materlak off balance momentarily.
Leader ducks right into an uppercut from Materlak.
Materlak with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Leader scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Materlak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leader. That did some damage!
Materlak connects with a crisp jab.
Leader missing with a left hand there. Materlak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Materlak blocks a head kick by Leader.
Materlak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Leader.
Materlak misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Leader on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Materlak throws a big shot that misses.
Materlak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice shot by Materlak.
Leader misses with a straight right.
Materlak throws a hook to the side of Leader's head but Leader sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leader moves away from the strike by Materlak.
Leader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Materlak throwing a counter right hand but Leader manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak connects with a looping right hand.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leader.
Leader misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Leader.
Materlak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Leader throws a sloppy head kick and Materlak moves out of range easily.
Master Leader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michal Materlak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leader throws a hook to the side of Materlak's head but Materlak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Michal Materlak is winning the standup battle so far.
Leader looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range.
Materlak lands with a nice body punch.
Materlak with the inside leg kick.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Leader.
Materlak throws a hook but Leader blocks it.
Materlak lands a really nice looking cross but Leader seems unphased.
Leader throws a looping overhand right but Materlak ducks down to avoid it.
Leader throws a poor cross that misses
and Materlak counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jab from Materlak.
Leader tries to work over Materlak's front leg with a kick but Materlak checks it.
Materlak slips a straight right by Leader.
A telegraphed right hand from Materlak misses the target.
Materlak throws a jab when Leader was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Leader on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Leader as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leader ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leader throws a hook to the side of Materlak's head but Materlak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leader throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Materlak tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
A low kick lands for Materlak.
Leader looks to land a left hand but Materlak moved out of range nicely.
Materlak with a nice calf kick.
Materlak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Materlak.
A big left from Materlak misses.
Materlak misses with a body shot.
Leader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Materlak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leader tries to work over Materlak's front leg with a kick but Materlak checks it.
Leader tests Materlak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Materlak missing with a left hand there. Leader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leader throws a hook to the side of Materlak's head but Materlak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leader scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#Michal Materlak's cut is getting worse.
Leader is looking to clinch.
Materlak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leader throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Materlak.#ROC2#Materlak is rocked!
Leader takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leader takes a jab right on the kisser.
Materlak scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Leader is looking to slow Materlak down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Materlak.
Leader missing with a left hand there. Materlak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leader needs to keep his hands up - Materlak had a free shot at his head there.
Materlak looks to land a right hand but Leader moved out of range.
Materlak's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Leader 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.
Leader wants to land a leg kick but Materlak is out of range.
Nice jab there from Materlak.
Leader throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Leader backs away, Materlak returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Leader goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Materlak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Materlak.
Leader misses with a series of wild punches.
Leader takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leader on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Materlak.
Materlak throws a nice head kick! #T3#
Materlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leader.
Materlak fires out a quick counter leg kick but Leader just manages to avoid it.
Materlak with the inside leg kick.
Materlak throws out a leg kick but Leader moves out of range and Materlak only half commits.
Materlak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leader.
Leader rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Materlak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leader thinking.
Sloppy strikes from Leader. Those never looked like landing.
Materlak lands a nice looking body kick.
Materlak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Leader takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leader takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leader wants to slow Materlak down by chopping away at his legs.
Leader does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Materlak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Materlak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leader connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Materlak scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick lands for Materlak.
Leader chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Materlak can pounce on him.
Leader swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leader cracks Materlak with an open hand slap.
A big left from Leader misses.
Leader misses with a straight left. #T4#
Materlak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leader doesn't seem bothered though.
An inside leg kick lands from Materlak.
Materlak throws out a loose jab but Leader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Materlak with a nice calf kick.
Materlak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Materlak lands a jab to the nose.
Some wild striking there from Leader.
Materlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leader.
Leader works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leader on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leader pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Materlak lands a glancing blow to the side of Leader's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Leader.
Materlak stuns Leader with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leader.
Materlak scores with a hook.
Leader connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Materlak momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Materlak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Materlak 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28

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

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

#R1#
A jab from Hallows misses.
Hallows takes one on the button.
Hallows lands an overhand right.
White Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hallows. Hallows circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
White Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Hallows counters with a left to the body.
Hallows slips under a jab.
Jab from Hallows.
Hallows slips a jab from White Jr.
White Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hallows under the eye.#TD#
Hallows shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, if Hallows is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hallows is trying to control. White Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hallows is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for White Jr!
White Jr sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T1#
White Jr is looking to improve his position.
White Jr wants to control but Hallows is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hallows trying to pass the guard but White Jr defending well.
Hallows is working hard here to advance position.
White Jr trying to control but Hallows postures up.
Hallows not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hallows controlling the pace.
White Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hallows is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hallows moves nicely into side control.
White Jr wants to control but Hallows postures up.
White Jr tries to bench press Hallows off him but Hallows keeps the position.
White Jr is trying to control Hallows's posture but Hallows avoids it.
Hallows tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hallows is looking to take a break and control but White Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hallows tries to move into full mount but can't pass White Jr's legs. #SUB#
Hallows tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hallows has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
White Jr gets back to half guard.#T3#
White Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
White Jr is controlling Hallows's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hallows trying to mount his opponent but White Jr defends it.
Hallows is keen to just control but White Jr is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
White Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hallows's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hallows's back!
White Jr is hanging on to Hallows's back as he tries to escape.
Hallows rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hallows trying to control here. #T4#
Hallows won't allow White Jr to pass to mount.
Hallows regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hallows looking to control but White Jr passes into half guard.
Hallows is staying active underneath White Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hallows wants to get back to full guard.
Hallows is not content to let White Jr control the position.
White Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
White Jr wants to pass the guard but Hallows is defending well.
Hallows moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hallows looking to hit a scissor sweep but White Jr is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Broady Hallows dominated that round.
That's time! Hallows's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hallows pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hallows throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hallows with a body shot.
Hallows lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallows. White Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hallows throws a head kick that half lands.
White Jr throws a combination. Hallows tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
White Jr connects with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Hallows.
White Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallows misses with a looping left.
White Jr throws out a counter right but Hallows avoids it with no problem.
White Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Hallows stuns White Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
White Jr swings for the body but Hallows moves out of range.
Hallows throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#It looks like Bruce White Jr has been cut.
White Jr takes one to the side of the head.
White Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White Jr is looking to land body kicks.
Broady Hallows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hallows uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White Jr.
Hallows misses with a straight left.
White Jr throws a leg kick
and Hallows cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hallows is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
White Jr throws a shot to the body.
Hallows misses with a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from White Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
White Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Hallows should have avoided that one.
White Jr works over Hallows's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC2#Hallows is rocked!
A head kick by Hallows misses
and White Jr counters with a crisp right that sends Hallows to the canvas! White Jr follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce White Jr!
Bruce White Jr is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Bruce White Jr, 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: TOF 174
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
Hao Ming throws out a powerful jab.
Key has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Key.
Hao Ming swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hao Ming throws out a loose jab but Key uses good head movement to avoid it.
Key drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hao Ming sprawls and moves away.
Hao Ming connects with the punch.
Hao Ming throws a looping overhand right but Key ducks down to avoid it.
Hao Ming is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Key.
Key appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Key looks to land a left hand but Hao Ming moved out of range nicely.
Jab from Hao Ming.
Key swings widly with a right hand
and Hao Ming counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hao Ming misses with a straight right.
Hao Ming fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Key misses with a straight left.
Hao Ming stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hao Ming throws a jab but it's blocked by Key.
Hao Ming misses with a looping right.#T1#
A head kick misses from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming misses with a body kick.
Hao Ming misses with a body kick.
Key feinted with a counter takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Key has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hao Ming scores with a sloppy right hand. Key should have avoided that one.
Hao Ming throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hao Ming paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Key slips under a jab from Hao Ming.
Fung Hao Ming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hao Ming lands with a cross.
Key takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Key needs to keep his hands up - Hao Ming had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Key shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Key working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Key lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Key tries to free his leg and advance position but Hao Ming is retaining full guard.
Key trying to control but Hao Ming is working from the bottom. #T2#
Key controlling from the top position.
Key content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hao Ming looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Key scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Key's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Key lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Hao Ming tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hao Ming trying to control the position here.
Hao Ming looking to control but Key passes into half guard.
Hao Ming wants to control but Key is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Key lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Key keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Key working Hao Ming over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Key connects with a nice short shot to Hao Ming's temple.
Nice strikes from Key there.
Hao Ming is in trouble now - Key has advanced to mount!
Key unloading with bombs!
Key controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Key breaks from Hao Ming's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Key with shots to the head and body - Hao Ming looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Key has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hao Ming's face.
Key looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Key avoids the attempt from Hao Ming to control.
Hao Ming really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Key dominating with strikes here.
Key lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hao Ming wants to control but Key is having none of it.
Key looking to control but Hao Ming is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Key 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.
Key lands a big shot there that rocks Hao Ming but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T5#
Hao Ming is trying to escape the mount.
Key has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hao Ming's face.
Key landing strikes from the mount and Hao Ming is in trouble!
Key is landing with some decent strikes but Hao Ming is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#Hao Ming is rocked!
Hao Ming really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Key. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hao Ming is desperately trying to improve his position but Key has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Key with shots to the head and body - Hao Ming looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hao Ming is still in real trouble! Can Key finish him?
Key takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hao Ming seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Key working for a submission but Hao Ming is keeping him at bay.
Key avoids the attempt from Hao Ming to control.
Hao Ming is trying to escape the mount. #T6#
The referee warns Hao Ming that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hao Ming is squirming around, avoiding Key's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Hao Ming reaches up to try and pull Key in and control his posture, but Key latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Hao Ming taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaro Key!
Jaro Key seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 013
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Dory swings for the body but Diddy moves out of range.
Diddy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dory throws a wild body kick that Diddy sees coming a mile off.
Diddy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dory with a body shot.
Diddy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dory can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dory throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diddy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Dory misses.
A nice side step and Diddy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Dory throws a solid leg kick but Diddy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dory.
Diddy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dory. Diddy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diddy ducks under a wild hook from Dory.
A nice side step and Diddy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've been informed that Diddy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dory misses with a looping right.
Diddy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
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.
Diddy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dory.
Diddy moves out of range of the body kick.
Dory throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diddy counters with a straight right hand.
Dory misses with a low kick.
Dory throws a leg kick but Diddy moved away.#T3#
Dory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dory throws the kick towards the body but Diddy avoids it.
Dory attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dory throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dory throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Diddy to counter with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dory.
Dory lands a right hook to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diddy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Dory dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dory throws an off balance right hand
and Diddy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dory lands with a hook. Diddy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dory connects with an inside leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Diddy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dory has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diddy defending well as Dory loads up on a big left hand.
Dory thuds his shin into the meat of Diddy's side.
Dory is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Diddy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T1#
Dory wants to slow Diddy down by chopping away at his legs.
Dory throws a front kick aimed at Diddy's knee but Diddy avoids it well.
Dory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diddy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dory looks to score with a jab to the body but Diddy is just out of range.
Diddy only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diddy.
Diddy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Diddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diddy checks a low kick from Dory.
A countering left hand to the body from Diddy misses.
Dory tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diddy! But no joy.#T3#
Dory throws a hook but Diddy blocks it.
Diddy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dory with a body shot.
Dory misses with a shot to the body
and Diddy counters with a left to the body.
Dory tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diddy is able to avoid easily.
Dory throws a body punch but Diddy moves out of range.
Diddy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dory looks to score with a jab to the body but Diddy is just out of range.#T4#
Diddy avoids the body shot from Dory.
Diddy throws out a counter right but Dory avoids it with no problem.
Dory misses with an uppercut.
Diddy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diddy moves out of range as Dory throws a body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dory throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Dory dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Diddy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Diddy! But no joy.
John Dory is winning the standup battle so far.
Dory throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diddy counters with a nice uppercut.
Dory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diddy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diddy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dory with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diddy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dory misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Diddy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dory. Diddy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diddy defending well as Dory loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Diddy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A clash of legs there as Diddy blocks the low kick.
Diddy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dory throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Diddy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diddy.
Diddy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diddy avoids the body shot from Dory.
Joe Diddy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diddy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dory connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diddy scrambles back to his feet.
Dory throws a leg kick
enabling Diddy to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Dory misses the jab.
Diddy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dory fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dory throws the left hand but Diddy avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Diddy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dory lands a body shot.
Nice cross by Dory.#T4#
Diddy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dory bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dory is looking to land body kicks.
Dory looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diddy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diddy checks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Dory showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dory 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dory!
A very excited looking John Dory 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: BANZAI COMBAT 125
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Vellitis swings for the body but Bronx moves out of range.
Bronx attempts a counter takedown but Vellitis avoids it well and moves away.
Marcus Vellitis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vellitis lands a right hook to the body.
Vellitis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bronx back to the cage. Vellitis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vellitis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Bronx counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bronx is looking to advance position but Vellitis won't allow it.
Vellitis is trying to maintain the position but Bronx is very close to passing his half guard.
Bronx seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vellitis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bronx prevents Vellitis from improving his position.
Bronx trying to control from half guard but Vellitis is working away.
Vellitis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Bronx performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bronx throws a strike but Vellitis avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Vellitis looking to control.
Bronx pushes down on Vellitis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vellitis wants to get back to full guard.
Bronx looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SU#
Bronx escapes and gets back to his feet.
Vellitis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronx.
Bronx looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vellitis throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Bronx counters with a takedown into side control. #T2##SU#
Bronx decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vellitis to his feet.
A big right from Vellitis misses.
Bronx changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vellitis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronx sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronx changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vellitis has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bronx moves out of range of the strikes.
Vellitis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vellitis just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Vellitis does no damage. #T3#
No luck for Vellitis with that takedown attempt.
Vellitis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bronx changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vellitis misses the shot to the body.
Vellitis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bronx pinned against the cage. Bronx gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ryland Bronx has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Vellitis.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big right from Vellitis misses.
Bronx appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Bronx.
Bronx tries to counter with a takedown but Vellitis is quick to defend against it.
Bronx keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vellitis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bronx.
Bronx attempts a counter takedown but Vellitis avoids it well and moves away.
Vellitis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bronx as he avoids it easily.
Bronx feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vellitis looks to land a combination but Bronx avoids it well.
Bronx drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vellitis sprawls and moves away.
Vellitis is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vellitis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronx feinted with a counter takedown.
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 Ryland Bronx will probably get the nod.
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##TD2#
Vellitis gets the takedown into side control.
Vellitis trying to control the position but Bronx is working away.
Bronx knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vellitis on the ground.
Vellitis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ryland Bronx overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bronx tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vellitis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bronx is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vellitis off and has taken his back!
Bronx not allowing Vellitis to control his hands.
Bronx thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Vellitis can't escape the position.
Vellitis just trying to survive but Bronx is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vellitis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Bronx.
Vellitis trying to control the action but Bronx just sinks the hooks in.
Bronx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Vellitis prevents Bronx from getting a body triangle.
I would not like to be Vellitis right now.
Bronx lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Vellitis hold on?!
Bronx really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vellitis is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronx is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vellitis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bronx controlling the positon.
Bronx tries to get the hooks in deep but Vellitis pushed the leg off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronx struggling to land strikes to the head as Vellitis covers up.
Bronx missing with strikes.
Vellitis wants to escape the position. #T2#
Vellitis covers up after that shot from Bronx.
Vellitis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vellitis wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bronx.
BOOM! Bronx connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Vellitis is desperately trying to improve his position but Bronx has a good base and remains in mount.
Vellitis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bronx trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Bronx has hold of Vellitis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vellitis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronx thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bronx avoids the attempt from Vellitis to control.#T3#
Bronx tries to control but Vellitis wriggling away.
Vellitis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bronx wants to control the pace but Vellitis is squirming around nicely.
Bronx sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Vellitis sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bronx wants to pass to mount but Vellitis is defending the position.
Bronx has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bronx landing punches.
Bronx throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bronx landing punches.
Vellitis is bucking up trying to escape but Bronx cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Vellitis tries to lock up and control but Bronx gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T4#
Bronx trying to control but Vellitis is having none of it.
Bronx sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vellitis is in a horrible position here. Bronx smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #ROC#Vellitis is rocked!
Bronx looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Vellitis covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryland Bronx!
After winning the bout, Ryland Bronx thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Hallows vs Sicarius
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Hallows works over Sicarius's head and body with a nice combination.
Hallows looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hallows throws a shot to the body.
Sicarius is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hallows looks to land a left hand but Sicarius moved out of range nicely.
Hallows misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab by Hallows.
Sicarius moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Hallows moves into the clinch.
Sicarius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallows creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Sicarius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hallows works the jab nicely.#TD2#
Sicarius shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hallows napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hallows is trying to improve his position.
Sicarius scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hallows to see if he's OK.
Hallows sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hallows manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sicarius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hallows is controlling Sicarius's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sicarius throwing strikes from guard but Hallows blocks nicely. #T1#
Sicarius trying to control the position from guard on top but Hallows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sicarius forces his way into half guard.
Hallows trying to hold on to Sicarius's head to control him but Sicarius postures up.
Sicarius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hallows is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Hallows looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hallows is looking to control Sicarius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hallows avoid being mounted?
Sicarius trying to pass the guard but Hallows defending well.
Sicarius seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Sicarius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sicarius is keen to just control but Hallows is a slippery customer.
Sicarius is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sicarius tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hallows knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hallows wants to control but Sicarius is keeping busy.
Hallows tries to kick Sicarius off but Sicarius keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hallows is pressing down on Sicarius's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sicarius throws a big right hand that misses.
Hallows controlling Sicarius's posture.
Hallows will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sicarius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Sicarius looking to pass the guard.
Hallows working a defensive guard here.
Hallows is pulling down on Sicarius's head. It's preventing any offense from Sicarius, at least for the moment.
Hallows working a defensive guard here.
Sicarius scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hallows is controlling Sicarius's posture.
Hallows trying to keep a closed guard but Sicarius is proving a slippery customer.
Hallows keeping moving, preventing Sicarius from controlling successfully.
Hallows not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hallows working a defensive guard but Sicarius passes into half guard.
Sicarius working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sicarius lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sicarius wants to free his trapped foot but Hallows is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hallows tries to get to full guard but Sicarius has control of the leg.
Sicarius working over Hallows with some ground and pound. Hallows looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hallows trying to control here.
Sicarius lands strikes from half guard.
Hallows is looking to control Sicarius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hallows avoid being mounted?
Well, if Sicarius is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sicarius wants to take a breather but Hallows is having none of it.
Sicarius prevents Hallows from improving his position.
Sicarius is thwarting Hallows's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kano Sicarius will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hallows misses with an uppercut. Sicarius saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Hallows misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Hallows.
Jab from Sicarius.
Hallows defending well as Sicarius loads up on a big left hand.
Hallows on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A shot to the liver by Sicarius. Beautiful body shot.
Hallows 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.
Sicarius moves out of range of the leg kick from Hallows.
Hallows wants to clinch up but Sicarius keeps it at a distance.
Sicarius connects with a crisp jab.
Sicarius takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sicarius takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hallows is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hallows misses with a head kick.
Broady Hallows is winning the standup battle so far.
Hallows slips a jab from Sicarius.
Hallows ducks under a wild hook from Sicarius.
A quick step to the side and Hallows tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Hallows clinches up with Sicarius and pushes him back against the cage.
Sicarius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hallows blocks an uppercut.
Sicarius drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sicarius blocks an uppercut. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Hallows.
Sicarius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sicarius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sicarius avoids a wild elbow strike from Hallows.
Sicarius takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hallows lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hallows fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sicarius prevents a body shot from Hallows.
Hallows blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hallows swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Sicarius gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hallows controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sicarius wants to control but Hallows is keeping him busy.
Hallows works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hallows avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sicarius is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hallows is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hallows is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sicarius trying to control but Hallows is working from the bottom.
Kano Sicarius has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hallows is pulling down on Sicarius's head. It's preventing any offense from Sicarius, at least for the moment.
Sicarius wants to control from the top but Hallows keeps moving.
Sicarius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Hallows pulls Sicarius in close to his closed guard and prevents Sicarius from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sicarius tries to free his leg and advance position but Hallows is retaining full guard.
Sicarius working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hallows is pulling down on Sicarius's head. It's preventing any offense from Sicarius, at least for the moment.
Hallows is trying to control the position but Sicarius postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sicarius trying to control but Hallows is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hallows cracks Sicarius with a good jab.
Hallows misses with a head kick.
Sicarius drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hallows defends it well.
Hallows digs a good body shot into Sicarius's ribs.#CL#
Hallows has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
Hallows throws an elbow but it misses.
Hallows throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sicarius is trying to drag Hallows to the mat but Hallows just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sicarius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hallowss head.
Sicarius is trying to drag Hallows to the mat but Hallows just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Broady Hallows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kano Sicarius.#BC2#
Sicarius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hallows tries to clinch but Sicarius moves out of range.
Sicarius misses with a looping right.
Hallows went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hallows is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hallows slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hallows pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hallows, as that shot connected.
Hallows steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sicarius.
Hallows throws out a powerful jab.
Hallows works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hallows misses with a two punch combination.
Hallows throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Broady Hallows dominated that second round.
That's time! Hallows's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Hallows misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sicarius stuffs the takedown attempt from Hallows. Hallows gets slowly back to his feet.
Hallows connects with a crisp jab.
Broady Hallows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sicarius jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hallows bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sicarius's head.
A slow jab from Sicarius misses its intended target.
Hallows moves forwards but Sicarius connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sicarius connects with a right hand. Hallows shakes it off.
Hallows moves in looking to clinch but Sicarius pushes him off.
Sicarius drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hallows defends it well.
Sicarius misses with a takedown attempt - Hallows sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sicarius tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hallows sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sicarius somewhat.
Hallows lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hallows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallows tries to clinch up#TD2#
so Sicarius counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Sicarius landing some decent shots from guard.
Sicarius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sicarius working some strikes from top position.
Hallows is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sicarius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hallows swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sicarius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sicarius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hallows working a defensive guard here.
Hallows is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sicarius is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sicarius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sicarius looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Hallows can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sicarius controls the pace.
Sicarius preventing the sweep.
Sicarius pushing down on Hallows's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hallows gets full guard.
Sicarius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hallows is controlling Sicarius's posture.
Sicarius working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sicarius trying to control the position from guard on top but Hallows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hallows is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3##SUB#
Hallows is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sicarius advances position into side control!
Hallows tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sicarius scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hallows to see if he's OK.
Hallows struggling a bit here.
Sicarius cracks Hallows with a big elbow.
Hallows on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sicarius landing a few strikes.
Sicarius wants to control but Hallows is keeping him busy. #T4#
Sicarius lands an elbow.
Hallows is trying to control Sicarius's posture but Sicarius avoids it.
Hallows manages to get back to half guard.
Hallows on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sicarius looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hallows is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hallows is working hard here to advance position.
Sicarius is just content to waste time from the top position. Hallows takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hallows trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kano Sicarius really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Sicarius lands with an overhand left.
Sicarius moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hallows wants to clinch up but Sicarius keeps it at a distance.
Sicarius slips under a jab from Hallows.
Hallows stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hallows scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sicarius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallows.
Hallows walks into a left hand.
Sicarius shoots in but no luck this time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hallows throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hallows is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A head kick from Hallows lands but Sicarius takes it in his stride.
Sicarius looks to land a right hand but Hallows moved out of range.
Hallows lands a leg kick that knocks Sicarius off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallows waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sicarius.
Hallows misses with a head kick.
Sicarius throws a hook but Hallows blocks it.
Sicarius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallows.
Hallows throws a hook but Sicarius avoids it easily.#T1#
Sicarius tests Hallows's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hallows lands a jab to the head.
Sicarius slips under a jab from Hallows.
Sicarius shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sicarius misses with a body shot.
Sicarius throws a hook to the side of Hallows's head but Hallows sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sicarius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallows was well out of range. Poor timing from Sicarius.#CL#
Hallows instigates a clinch.
Hallows lands a left hand.
Sicarius avoids a wild elbow strike from Hallows.
Sicarius misses with the head strike.
Hallows takes a shot to the head.
Sicarius misses with some punches.
Sicarius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hallows pushes off an throws an elbow but Sicarius leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hallows gets underhooks to prevent Sicarius's takedown attempt.
Hallows stops a takedown attempt from Sicarius.
Broady Hallows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kano Sicarius.
Sicarius misses with some punches. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hallows swings wildly with an uppercut but Sicarius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sicarius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hallows throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Hallows fails to land.
Hallows lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sicarius backwards.
Sicarius swings wildly with an uppercut but Hallows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sicarius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Sicarius is rocked!
Hallows misses with an elbow strike.
Sicarius is still on wobbly legs! Can Hallows finish him?
Hallows lands an elbow inside that Sicarius shrugs off.
Hallows creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Sicarius! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Hallows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Broady Hallows!
Broady Hallows retains his featherweight title!
Broady Hallows thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NYF Fight Night 48
Date: Nov 20, 2024

#R1#
Moon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and JR connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moon misses the shot to the body.
JR takes a shot to the body in his stride.
JR 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.
JR takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Moon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Moon catches JR right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Moon.
Moon throws an overhand right that lands on JR's shoulder, as JR tries to avoid the shot.
Moon lands a body shot. #TD2#
JR scores with a takedown into Moon's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
JR landing with the ground and pound.
JR postures up and lands a big shot to Moon's brow.
JR is in close to Moon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
JR has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Moon uses the cage to get back to his feet.
JR shoots in looking for a takedown. Moon tries to sprawl out of it but JR keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Moon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
JR lands a jab to Moon's midsection.
Moon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from JR.
JR with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Moon to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
JR darts in and clinches Moon up against the cage.
JR changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moon scores with a nice head shot.
Moon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and JR counters with a straight right hand.
Moon throws a big shot that misses.
JR uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moon.#T2#
A big left from Moon misses.
Wolfric Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
JR takes one to the side of the head.
JR uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moon.
JR blocks a jab.
JR defending well as Moon loads up on a big left hand.
Moon misses with a shot to the body
and JR counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moon misses with a hook
and JR counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moon throws a lazy right hand but JR sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moon throws a hook but JR avoids it easily.
Moon misses with a hook
and JR counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Moon misses.
Wolfric Moon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moon swings for the body but JR moves out of range.
A big right from Moon misses.
JR ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moon connects with a single shot there.
Moon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Moon looks to score with a jab to the body but JR is just out of range.
Moon misses with an uppercut
and JR counters with a stiff right hand.
Moon lands a nice shot to the body.
JR moves out of range as Moon strikes.
JR steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Moon.
JR throws a jab when Moon was well out of range.
It looked like Moon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from JR.
A jab from Moon does it's job there.
Moon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and JR counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Moon. JR does a little dance to reset his feet.
JR keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
JR throws a hook to the side of Moon's head but Moon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moon tries to counter by clinching up but JR breaks away and moves out of range.
Moon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Moon scores with a jab.
Moon throws a looping overhand right but JR ducks down to avoid it.
Moon missing with a left hand there. JR was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Moon throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
so JR counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
JR stopping the sweep attempt from Moon.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
JR lands a couple of digs.
Moon wants to sweep but no luck.
JR connects with a couple of short punches.
JR is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
JR is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
JR content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
JR makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
JR is in close to Moon's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Moon looking for a guillotine here but JR defends easily.
JR trying to control the position from guard on top but Moon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moon trying to control the position.
JR lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfric Moon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Moon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and JR counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moon misses with a body shot #CL2#
and JR counters by clinching up.
JR changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but JR manages to avoid it.
Moon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
JR fails with a takedown attempt.
Moon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by JR.
JR misses with a right hand
and Moon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon connects with a nice looking jab.
JR lunges at Moon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moon's hand.
Moon throws a poor cross that misses
and JR counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by JR.
JR takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
JR fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moon misses with a right hand
and JR counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract JR.
JR takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Moon throws a hook but JR avoids it easily.
JR is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Moon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moon misses with a hook to the body
and JR counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
JR shoots for a takedown but Moon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wolfric Moon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salter JR.
Moon swings widly with a right hand
and JR counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
JR takes a jab right on the kisser.
JR avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like JR was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
JR takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moon throws a jab but it's blocked by JR.
Moon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but JR moves away.
Wolfric Moon is winning the standup battle so far.
Moon tests JR's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moon throws a body punch but JR moves out of range.
A nice side step and JR releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big right from JR misses.
Moon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moon throws a lazy uppercut
and JR counters with a nice uppercut.
Moon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. JR looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moon cracks JR with an open hand slap.
JR uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moon.
JR takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moon throws a lazy uppercut
letting JR counter with a right hand.
Moon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Moon throws out a loose jab but JR uses good head movement to avoid it.
JR swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
JR staying out of range there.
JR looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moon lands a jab to JR's midsection.
Moon throws out a loose jab but JR uses good head movement to avoid it.
JR shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Moon misses with a right hand
and JR connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
JR tries to move into range but Moon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Moon jabs JR to the body, keeping him at a distance.
JR displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moon throws out the jab.
JR throws a hook but Moon avoids it easily.
Moon lands the left hand.
JR tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
JR uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moon. #T4#
Moon with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
JR keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
JR appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
JR drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
JR has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moon loads up on a big right hand but JR slips the punch.
Moon just misses with a punch to the body.
JR throws an overhand right that lands on Moon's shoulder, as Moon tries to avoid the shot.
Moon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but JR moves away.
Moon misses with an uppercut. JR saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from JR! But no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from JR.
Moon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent JR stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
JR looks for a takedown but Moon sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wolfric Moon dominated that second round.
That's time! Moon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
JR uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moon.
Moon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moon wants it to stay on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Moon misses the target.
Moon throws a hook but JR blocks it.
JR throws out a counter right but Moon avoids it with no problem.
Moon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that JR can do to turn this around?
Moon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Moon misses with a body punch
and Moon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moon throws a jab when JR was well out of range.
Moon throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from JR on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Moon scores with a shot to the body.
JR misses with a hook. Moon ducked under it nicely.
Moon looks to throw the jab but JR is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but JR moves away.
JR scores with a punch to the head.
Moon throws a right hand that misses
and JR counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moon lands an overhand right.#T1#
Moon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by JR.
Moon misses the shot to the body.
Moon misses with a body shot.
JR throws a shot to the body.
Moon looks to throw the jab but JR is out of range.
Moon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by JR.
Moon just misses with a punch to the body.
Moon sets himself, and JR steps forward looking for the clinch! Moon avoids it this time.
Moon looks to score with a jab to the body but JR is just out of range.
Moon swings for the body but JR moves out of range.
JR moves away from the strike by Moon.
JR appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Moon throws a predictable looking body shot
and JR counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moon just misses with a punch to the body.
Moon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moon throws a hook but JR blocks it.
A little jabbing left from JR on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Moon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
JR scores with a jab.
Moon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from JR.
Moon misses with a body punch
and JR counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Moon misses with a hook.
JR is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
JR avoids the body shot from Moon.
JR uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moon.
Moon with a nice cross.
JR takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Moon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from JR.
Moon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
JR slips under a jab.
JR uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moon.
JR looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3##TD2#
JR drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
JR landing with the ground and pound.
JR lands a couple of digs.
JR lands a couple of elbows.
Moon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst JR is controlling him. #SUB#
Moon working for a triangle but JR defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moon has momentary wrist control but JR slips an elbow through the middle.
JR with a nice head shot there.
Moon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moon is trying to keep JR in close.
JR chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
JR content to stall in guard here.
Moon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Moon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
JR keeping full guard, as Moon tries to pass.
Moon being controlled here momentarily.
Moon looking to sit in guard and control but JR gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Moon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in JR's guard. #REVR#
Salter JR has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wolfric Moon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
JR doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
JR has a closed guard, preventing Moon from standing up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfric Moon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moon, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wolfric Moon!
Our winner, Wolfric Moon, 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: SMASH: Veainu vs Denver
Date: Nov 17, 2024

#R1#
Draught lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Draught throws an off balance right hand
and Abner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Carlton Draught has been cut.
A lazy left from Draught finds it's target.
Abner is looking to clinch. #TD#
Draught gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Draught wants to work for an arm triangle but Abner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Draught wants to pass to mount but Abner is defending the position.
Draught is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Abner is defending against the submission attempts here by Draught.
Draught moves into full mount! Abner won't be happy about that! #T1##SUB#
Draught has hold of Abner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Abner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Abner is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Draught goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Abner turns into him and now he's in Draught's guard. #SUB#
Abner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Draught looking for a sweep. Not yet Draught, not yet. #T2#
Draught has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Abner has passed into side control.
Abner content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Draught trying to control but Abner flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abner just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Draught is trying to break free.
Abner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Draught. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Abner doesn't have the hooks in and Draught manages to turn into his guard.
Draught trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Draught pushes down on Abner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Draught throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Draught stalling.
Draught tries to pass to full mount but Abner defends it.
Draught wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abner keeps working. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Abner trying to control but Draught postures up. #SUB#
Draught is looking for a kimura but Abner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Draught to get the leverage.
Draught trying to pass the guard but Abner defending well.
Draught moves into full mount! Abner won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Draught has hold of Abner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Abner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlton Draught dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlton Draught's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Draught throws an overhand right that lands on Abner's shoulder, as Abner tries to avoid the shot.
Abner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Abner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abner needs to keep his hands up - Draught had a free shot at his head there.
Carlton Draught seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draught lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Abner throws a solid leg kick but Draught takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abner.
It looked like Draught wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Draught misses the body punch
and Abner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Abner moves forwards but Draught connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draught misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abner.
Abner thinks about the counter body kick.
Abner moves forwards but Draught connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Draught. #T1#
Abner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beau Abner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Draught scores with a jab to the body.
Abner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Draught has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#TD#
Draught drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Abner prevents Draught from improving position.
Draught looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Abner is avoiding damage well.
Draught tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Abner tries to improve position but can't. #T2##SUB#
Draught tries for a kimura but Abner is defending well.
Draught tries to move into full mount but can't pass Abner's legs.
Carlton Draught overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Draught has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Abner!
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!#SUB#
Draught goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Abner turns into him and now he's in Draught's guard.
Abner preventing the sweep.
Draught bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Abner's guard. #REVR#
Abner keeping full guard, as Draught tries to pass. #T3#
Draught is looking to pass into half guard but Abner pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Abner is in guard.#REVB#
Abner preventing the sweep.
Abner tries to free his leg and advance position but Draught is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Draught looking for subs off his back but Abner has passed one foot through into half guard.
Draught is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Abner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Abner's back!#SUB#
Draught looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Abner is in a bad position with Draught working for a choke. Abner manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. #T4#
Draught wants to sweep but no luck.
Abner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Draught is keeping the position for now.
Draught bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Abner's guard. #REVR#
Draught wants to pass the guard but Abner is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draught slips nicely into half guard.
Draught trying to mount his opponent but Abner defends it.
Abner moves into full guard.
Draught tries to free his leg and advance position but Abner is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlton Draught dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlton Draught's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Abner tries to clinch but Draught moves out of range.
Abner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Draught.
Abner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Carlton Draught is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Abner drives through and clinches with Draught against the cage. #TD#
Draught tightens his grip and picks Abner up, before dumping him to the ground. Abner manages to land in guard.
Draught pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abner is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner seems keen to control Draught's posture.
Draught slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Draught wants to free his trapped foot but Abner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Draught frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Draught looking to control but Abner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Draught is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Abner has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Abner!
Draught can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abner controls the pace.
Draught tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beau Abner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Draught bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Abner's guard. #REVR#
Draught trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Draught throws a big elbow that misses.
Draught stands and throws Abner's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Draught in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Abner is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlton Draught!
After winning the bout, Carlton Draught thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 1113 Exotic vs. Pushkin
Date: Nov 17, 2024

#R1#
Wulf stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Wulf misses with a body shot.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wulf's waist but Wulf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
Wulf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wulf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Wulf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt - Wulf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoodoo Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wulf looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wulf as he avoids it easily.
Wulf misses with a double jab.
Brown shoots in and drives through. Wulf sprawls well.#TD#
Brown shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wulf manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brown stands and throws Wulf's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wulf is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#T1#
Wulf is still trying to improve position.
Wulf is not content to let Brown control the position.
Wulf is looking for a sweep.
Wulf regains half guard.
Brown trying to control the action but Wulf is working from the bottom.
Brown prevents Wulf from improving his position.
Brown is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wulf works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Wulf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown advances position into side control!#T2#
Wulf is trying to escape the position but Brown is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown lands some shots froms side control.
Wulf manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wulf is just content to waste time from the top position. Brown takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Brown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brown keeping full guard, as Wulf tries to pass. #SUB#
Brown has his foot on Wulf's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wulf works his way back into a safe position though.
Wulf slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard. #REVR#
Wulf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wulf is trying to improve his position.
Brown cracks Wulf with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Brown passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wulf! #T4#
Wulf gets back to half guard.
Wulf is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown passes to full mount!
Brown working the ground and pound effectively.
Wulf manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wulf knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Wulf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wulf wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hoodoo Brown dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Brown scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brown scores with punches from side control.
Wulf wants to control but Brown postures up.
Brown lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wulf is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Brown looks up at the clock and then as Wulf takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brown smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've been hearing that Brown has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wulf manages to get back to half guard.
Brown is looking to advance position but Wulf won't allow it.
Hoodoo Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Wulf defends the submission attempt.
Brown works his foot free and advances to mount.
Brown tries to control but Wulf wriggling away. #T1#
Wulf really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown lands with some strikes.
Wulf is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wulf keeps trying to improve his position.
Brown with a couple of short strikes.
Wulf sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wulf defends it well.
Wulf gets back to full guard. #T2#
Wulf is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brown distracts Wulf with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wulf controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Brown passes Wulf's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wulf can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wulf defends it well.
Wulf is looking to get back to full guard here but Brown has managed to pass to side control instead.
Brown tries to move to mount but Wulf blocks the move with his legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wulf tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.#T3#
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Wulf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wulf gets back to half guard.
Wulf is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Brown slips a nice elbow through Wulf's hands, connecting with Wulf's forehead.
Brown winds up and cracks Wulf with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wulf is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Brown is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wulf sees it coming and defends easily.
Brown landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Brown passes to full mount!
Brown with the ground and pound from mount.
Wulf is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Brown jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wulf manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Brown cracks Wulf with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC#Wulf is rocked!
Wulf is not content to let Brown control the position.
Wulf wants to control but Brown postures up.
Wulf is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hoodoo Brown dominated that second round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Brown shoots in and drives through. Wulf sprawls well.
Wulf is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wulf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Wulf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wulf misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wulf displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Wulf closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brown did well to prevent Wulf getting side control.
Wulf tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Brown.
Wulf trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wulf content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wulf seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Brown gets full guard.
Wulf passes into half guard.
Wulf trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Wulf wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position.
Wulf works his way into full mount!
Brown is trying to escape the mount. #T2#
Wulf fails to take his opponent's back.
Wulf moves to the back position.
Brown is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Wulf.
Wulf trying to control momentarily.
Wulf controlling the position well here. Brown rolled but Wulf kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T3#
Wulf tries to get the hooks in deep but Brown pushed the leg off.
Wulf is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wulf is controlling the position but Brown somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Wulf is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hoodoo Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown wants to improve his position but Wulf is controlling well.
Wulf is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wulf wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position.
Minerva Wulf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wulf is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
Wulf wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wulf throws a sloppy strike and Brown uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Brown has ended up in Wulf's guard.
Wulf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Wulf has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
Wulf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Wulf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Minerva Wulf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SYN 1112 Fries vs. English II
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
English misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fries .
Fries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from English.
English defending well as Fries loads up on a big left hand.
We've been told by Fries 's head coaches at KO MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
English throws a sloppy head kick and Fries moves out of range easily.
Fries darts in trying to clinch
and English counters with a nice body kick.
We've been informed that English has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fries throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
English rushes Fries and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from English.
English can't find room to land a body shot as Fries controls the action.
Fries swings wildly with an uppercut but English uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fries swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Fries fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
English doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fries misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fries has a couple of punches blocked by English.
Fries misses with some punches.
English blocks an uppercut.
English pushes Fries back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
English lands a right hand. #T1#
English lands a shoulder strike.
Fries is breathing heavily.
English misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for English.
Fries prevents a body shot from English.
A short right from English on the inside. #KD2#
English drops Fries onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fries is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Fries is rocked!
English lands a right hand.
Oh Fries is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from English.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from English.
English drops Fries with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Fries is out cold! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas English!
Thomas English is the new super heavyweight champion!
Thomas English took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SMASH: Hun vs Talvela
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
Momoji throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Handler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Handler throws a right and a left that Momoji avoids nicely.
Momoji walks into a left hand.
Momoji punishes Handler's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Momoji closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Momoji lands in his opponent's guard.
Momoji wants to control from the top but Handler keeps moving.
Momoji pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Handler is keeping the position for now.
Handler wants to sweep here but Momoji controlling him for the moment.
Handler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momoji slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Momoji working some strikes from top position.
Momoji throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Handler works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Momoji tries to free his leg and advance position but Handler is retaining full guard.
Momoji throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Handler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Momoji is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Handler trying to control the position.
Handler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Momoji is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Momoji stopping the sweep attempt from Handler.
Momoji trying to control but Handler is working from the bottom.
Momoji works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Handler trying to control from the bottom.
Momoji seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Handler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Handler gets back to full guard.
Momoji postures up.
Momoji chips away with some ground and pound.
Momoji passes into half guard.
Momoji has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Handler is trying to maintain the position but Momoji is very close to passing his half guard.
Momoji wants to pass to mount but Handler is defending the position.
Momoji looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Momoji is trying to control the action in half guard but Handler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Momoji not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Momoji tries to pass to full mount but Handler defends it.
Handler is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Momoji wants to control but Handler is keeping him busy.
Handler moves into full guard.
Momoji pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Handler is keeping the position for now.
Handler keeping moving, preventing Momoji from controlling successfully.
Momoji working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Momoji stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Handler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Momoji trying to control the position from guard on top but Handler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handler is pulling down on Momoji's head. It's preventing any offense from Momoji, at least for the moment.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Momoji sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Handler's guard.
Momoji lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Handler gets full guard.
Handler controls Momoji momentarily but Momoji frees himself.
Handler controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Momoji's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Momoji controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Handler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Momoji looking to pass the guard.
Momoji wants to control from the top but Handler keeps moving.
Handler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taromaru Momoji dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Momoji swings for the body but Handler moves out of range.
Momoji darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Momoji misses with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Momoji lands a leg kick that knocks Handler off balance momentarily.
Momoji throws a lazy right hand but Handler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Momoji jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Momoji throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Momoji throws a big shot that misses.
Handler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Momoji, as that shot connected.
Handler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Momoji with a nice cross.
Handler throws a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice defenses there by Momoji.
A countering left hand to the body from Momoji misses.
Handler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Handler misses.
Momoji moves away from the strike by Handler.
Handler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Handler lands a jab to Momoji's midsection.
Momoji blocks a jab.
Handler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Momoji scores with a shot to the body.
Taromaru Momoji seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Momoji walks into a left hand. #T1#
Handler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Momoji throws a looping overhand right but Handler ducks down to avoid it.
Momoji just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacob Handler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Momoji.
Handler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Momoji swats away the attempt to clinch by Handler.
Handler throws a hook but Momoji avoids it easily.
Handler pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Handler gets caught napping as Momoji dives in and scores a takedown. Handler manages to retain guard.
Handler looking for a sweep. Not yet Handler, not yet.
Momoji landing some decent shots from guard.
Momoji stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Handler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Handler keeping moving, preventing Momoji from controlling successfully.
Handler tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Handler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Momoji wants to control from the top but Handler keeps moving.
Handler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Handler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Momoji trying to control but Handler is working from the bottom.
Handler keeping full guard, as Momoji tries to pass.
Momoji postures up in Handler's guard and throws a big left but Handler blocks it.
Taromaru Momoji has got the better of the ground game so far.
Momoji trying to control but Handler is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Handler. Momoji does a little dance to reset his feet.
Momoji misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Momoji displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Handler throws out the jab. #T3#
Momoji blocks the body kick.
Momoji fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Handler checks it well.
Handler swinging wildly here. #CL#
Momoji gets tackled into the cage by Handler. Handler maintains the clinch.
Momoji drops down looking for an ankle pick but Handler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Momoji has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Handler ducks right into an uppercut from Momoji.
Momoji tries to work over Handler's front leg with a kick but Handler checks it.
Jacob Handler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Momoji misses with a looping left.
Handler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Momoji uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Momoji lands with a good body shot.
Some wild striking there from Handler.
Momoji drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Handler defends it well.
Handler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#It looks like Taromaru Momoji has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Momoji, as that shot connected. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Handler - just one landing.
Handler wants to clinch up but Momoji keeps it at a distance.
Handler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Momoji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handler moves away.
Some wild striking there from Handler.
Handler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab from Momoji.
Momoji throws a leg kick but Handler moved away.
Handler misses the shot to the body.
Handler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Momoji in his tracks.
Momoji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handler manages to avoid it.
Handler throws the kick towards the body but Momoji avoids it.
And Momoji tries to counter it with a takedown but Handler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Momoji throws an overhand right that lands on Handler's shoulder, as Handler tries to avoid the shot.
Momoji misses with a looping left.
That kick from Momoji tenderised Handler's leg. Handler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Handler misses with a hook.
Momoji cracks Handler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Momoji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taromaru Momoji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Taromaru Momoji's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Momoji moves out of range of the strikes.
Momoji takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice takedown defense from Handler. No joy for Momoji on that attempt.
Handler throws a shot from downtown. Momoji moves away and avoids it.
Handler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Momoji jabs at Handler's body.
Handler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Momoji connects with a good right hand that stumbles Handler. Handler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice body punch from Momoji.
Handler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Momoji.
Momoji moves into range and connects with a jab.
Handler walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Handler scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Handler misses the target.
Handler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Momoji circles away quickly and effectively.
Handler tries to clinch there but Momoji circles away.
Handler shoots in but Momoji avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Handler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Momoji moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Momoji lands a jab to the head.
Handler staying out of range there.
Momoji ducks under a wild hook from Handler.
Momoji misses with a straight left.
Handler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Momoji connects with the punch.
Handler scores with a body shot.
Momoji motions for Handler to come forward. Momoji throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Handler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Handler needs to keep his hands up - Momoji had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Handler misses.
Momoji lands a nice shot to the body.
Handler moves out of range as Momoji strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Momoji.
Handler looks to land a right hand but Momoji moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Handler blocks the low kick.#T2#
Handler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Handler is looking to counter punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Momoji.
Momoji throws an overhand right that lands on Handler's shoulder, as Handler tries to avoid the shot.
Handler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Momoji defending well as Handler loads up on a big left hand.
Handler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Momoji keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Momoji throws out a counter right but Handler avoids it with no problem.
Momoji cracks Handler with an open hand slap.
Jacob Handler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Momoji throws a jab when Handler was well out of range.
Momoji dives in and grabs Handler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Handler pushes down on Momoji's head and hops out.
Jacob Handler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taromaru Momoji.
Momoji throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Handler throws a series of punches but Momoji avoids them all with ease.
Handler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Handler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Momoji changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Handler throws a nice looking combination but Momoji bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Momoji fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Handler.
Handler misses with an uppercut.
Momoji drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Handler defends it well.
Handler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Handler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3##CL#
Handler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Handler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Momoji tries a body shot but Handler blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Handler fails to land.
Handler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Momoji blocks the elbow strike.
Momoji misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Handler tries a body shot but Momoji blocks it.
Handler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Handler lands a shot to the body.
Handler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Handler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Handler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Handler has a couple of punches blocked by Momoji.
Momoji blocks an uppercut.
Handler tries a body shot but Momoji blocks it. #BC2#
Momoji escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Handler misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Momoji shoots in and gets a takedown into Handler's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Momoji preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB#
Handler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Handler keeping moving, preventing Momoji from controlling successfully.
Handler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Momoji is one step ahead there.
Handler keeping moving, preventing Momoji from controlling successfully.
Momoji trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Momoji pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Handler is keeping the position for now.
Momoji passes into half guard.
Taromaru Momoji is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Momoji drops an elbow to the side of Handler's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Taromaru Momoji.
I've got Momoji winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taromaru Momoji!

Event: SYN 1110 Cango vs. Exotic
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Darkins is defended easily by Wife.
Darkins misses with a looping right.#KD2#
Wife lands a big uppercut and Darkins crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Darkins looks OK. Wife waves Darkins back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Darrell Darkins has been cut.
Wife throws a hook but Darkins avoids it easily.
Wife ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darkins moves away.
Darkins defending well as Wife loads up on a big left hand.
Wife circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Darkins to the canvas! Darkins doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Wife keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Third Wife!
Third Wife was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TOF 168
Date: Nov 08, 2024

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from May Jr.
May Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hao Ming attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
May Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Hao Ming misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
May Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
May Jr misses with a body shot
and Hao Ming finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
May Jr throws a wild body kick that Hao Ming sees coming a mile off.
Hao Ming looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
May Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hao Ming's sensitive parts.
Hao Ming tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Hao Ming bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
May Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hao Ming keeps the fight on the outside.
Hao Ming swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
May Jr tries to land a front kick but Hao Ming steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hao Ming drops down looking to force a counter takedown but May Jr defends it well.
A head kick by May Jr misses
enabling Hao Ming to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Kaven May Jr has been cut.
May Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hao Ming slips under a jab from May Jr.
Hao Ming looks like he wants to counter punch here.
May Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hao Ming's sensitive parts. #T2#
May Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hao Ming's head backwards.
May Jr lands a jab to Hao Ming's midsection.
Hao Ming misses with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from May Jr.
May Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from May Jr.
Hao Ming is clearly trying to counter these attacks from May Jr with a body shot.
May Jr misses with a body shot
and Hao Ming counters with a slapping leg kick.
May Jr connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
May Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
May Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Hao Ming finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
May Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
May Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hao Ming misses with a hook.
May Jr tries to clinch but Hao Ming moves away
and Hao Ming counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
Hao Ming moves away from the strike by May Jr.
May Jr feints and then cracks Hao Ming's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hao Ming down.
Hao Ming checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hao Ming let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from May Jr is defended easily by Hao Ming.
May Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Hao Ming cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
May Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Hao Ming counters with a lovely shot to the body.
May Jr tries to land a front kick but Hao Ming steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hao Ming throws out a counter right but May Jr avoids it with no problem.#T5#
May Jr throws a push kick but Hao Ming slaps the foot to one side.
May Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hao Ming looks to throw the jab but May Jr is out of range.
Hao Ming avoids a kick to the body.
Hao Ming uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by May Jr.
And Hao Ming responds with a good body kick, but May Jr manages to step out the way in time.
May Jr throws a push kick but Hao Ming slaps the foot to one side.
May Jr throws the left hand but Hao Ming avoids the punch easily.
Hao Ming moves out of range of the body kick from May Jr. #T6#
May Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hao Ming in his tracks.
May Jr tries to land a leg kick but Hao Ming saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from May Jr misses.
Hao Ming raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
May Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Hao Ming manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
May Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hao Ming manages to avoid it.
May Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hao Ming's head backwards.
May Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hao Ming eats them both and turns towards May Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
May Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Hao Ming in the body. #T7#
May Jr misses with a body kick.
Hao Ming unleashes a big counter combination but May Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big left from Hao Ming misses.
May Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
May Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hao Ming has a couple of punches blocked by May Jr.
May Jr misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by May Jr.
May Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hao Ming lands a shoulder strike.
May Jr lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Fung Hao Ming has been cut.
Hao Ming fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
May Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Hao Ming doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hao Ming throws a head punch that misses. #T8#
May Jr blocks an uppercut.
May Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hao Ming just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaven May Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hao Ming scores with a shot to the side of May Jr's head.
Hao Ming working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Hao Ming as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from May Jr on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
May Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming. #TD#
May Jr pulls Hao Ming into guard.
Hao Ming tries to free his leg and advance position but May Jr is retaining full guard.
Hao Ming must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hao Ming tries to stand but May Jr is controlling from the bottom.
Hao Ming tries to free his leg and advance position but May Jr is retaining full guard.
Hao Ming tries to stand but May Jr is controlling from the bottom.
May Jr keeping full guard, as Hao Ming tries to pass. #SUB#
May Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hao Ming is aware though and is defending well.#T9#
Hao Ming trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Hao Ming avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
May Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hao Ming stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. May Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
May Jr is trying to keep Hao Ming in close.
Hao Ming trying to move into half guard but instead May Jr has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Hao Ming can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as May Jr controls the pace.
May Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Hao Ming wants to control but May Jr is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaven May Jr dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
May Jr lands with a straight right. Hao Ming didn't see that one coming.
May Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
May Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Hao Ming walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from May Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hao Ming! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hao Ming.
A slow jab from Hao Ming misses its intended target.
May Jr is looking to counter the offense by Hao Ming and move into the clinch.
Kaven May Jr is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
May Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Hao Ming tries to sprawl out of it but May Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hao Ming manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
May Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hao Ming.
May Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hao Ming.
May Jr scores with a push kick.
May Jr misses with a hook
and Hao Ming counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
May Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
May Jr misses with a double jab
and Hao Ming makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
May Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Hao Ming to counter with a crisp jab.
May Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Hao Ming changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hao Ming slips a jab and a cross from May Jr.
Hao Ming drops down looking to force a counter takedown but May Jr defends it well.
May Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
May Jr is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Hao Ming checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hao Ming throws a fast counter high kick but May Jr manages to duck under it in time.
May Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
May Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
May Jr lands a jab to Hao Ming's midsection.
May Jr misses with a kick to the body.
May Jr throws a head kick but Hao Ming moves out of range.
May Jr moves in looking to clinch but Hao Ming pushes him off.
May Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Hao Ming is just out of range.#T4#
May Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
May Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hao Ming manages to avoid it.
Hao Ming checks a leg kick nicely.
Hao Ming throws a fast counter high kick but May Jr manages to duck under it in time.
May Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
May Jr ducks under a wild hook from Hao Ming.
May Jr throws the kick towards the body but Hao Ming avoids it.
Hao Ming only half commits to the counter leg kick.
May Jr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T5#
Hao Ming misses the shot to the body.
May Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
May Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Hao Ming misses with a wild body shot.
May Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hao Ming blocks the body kick.
Hao Ming lands a front kick.
Hao Ming checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hao Ming misses with a hook
and May Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T6#
May Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hao Ming counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from May Jr misses.
Hao Ming changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
May Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hao Ming.
May Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Hao Ming unleashes a big counter combination but May Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
May Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
May Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hao Ming can do to turn this around?#T7#
May Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Hao Ming counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
May Jr throws a wild body kick that Hao Ming sees coming a mile off.
Hao Ming follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL#
May Jr pushes Hao Ming up against the cage in a clinch.
Hao Ming misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hao Ming lands a right hand that snaps the head of May Jr backwards.
May Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Hao Ming breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
May Jr throws the kick towards the body but Hao Ming avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Hao Ming's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fung Hao Ming is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T8#
May Jr scores with a kick to the body.
May Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hao Ming makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
May Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Hao Ming appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
May Jr slips a jab and a cross from Hao Ming.
May Jr swinging wildly here.
As May Jr backs off Hao Ming throws a huge counter combo but May Jr manages to avoid it all.
Hao Ming lands with a good body shot.#T9#
May Jr misses with a few strikes there.
May Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hao Ming.
May Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
May Jr misses with a low kick.
Hao Ming tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hao Ming has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
May Jr throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hao Ming counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
May Jr lands a front kick.
May Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaven May Jr dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hao Ming takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
May Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Hao Ming follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hao Ming misses with a straight right.
May Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Hao Ming moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May Jr lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice straight punches there by May Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of May Jr.#T1##TD#
May Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hao Ming quickly recovers to half guard.
Hao Ming tries to push off, looking to stand up, but May Jr manages to move to mount!
Hao Ming working to try and regain half guard.
Hao Ming is still trying to improve position.
May Jr working Hao Ming over with strikes here.
Hao Ming is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hao Ming is squirming around, avoiding May Jr's attempts to control the action.
Kaven May Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hao Ming tries to lock up and control but May Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
May Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
May Jr prevents Hao Ming from getting the reversal.
May Jr looking to control but Hao Ming is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hao Ming is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hao Ming keeps trying to improve his position.
May Jr lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hao Ming hang on?
Hao Ming is trying to escape the mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hao Ming can do anything to dispel that myth.
May Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hao Ming's face.
Hao Ming is looking to improve his position but May Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
May Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Hao Ming is desperately trying to improve his position but May Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Hao Ming is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
May Jr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
May Jr wants to control the pace but Hao Ming is squirming around nicely.
Hao Ming is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hao Ming sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
May Jr not doing much here.
May Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hao Ming wants to improve his position but May Jr is controlling well.
May Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hao Ming does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hao Ming wants to control but May Jr passes into side.
May Jr working the body and head with strikes.
May Jr scoring with punches from side control.
Hao Ming is looking to reverse the position.
Hao Ming prevents May Jr from moving into mount. #T5#
May Jr grinds an elbow into Hao Ming's temple.
Hao Ming looking for a sweep but May Jr has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hao Ming is working to get back to half guard. #SUB#
May Jr looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
May Jr has hold of Hao Ming's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hao Ming manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
May Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6##SUB#
Hao Ming tries to improve his position but May Jr has taken his back! May Jr has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Hao Ming tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! May Jr pushes Hao Ming away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kaven May Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaven May Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 1108 Brown vs. Crispian
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1##CL#
Darkins has Collins up against the cage in a clinch.
Darkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Collins scores with a shoulder strike.
Darkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Collins working aggressively here.
Darkins tries a body shot but Collins blocks it.
Collins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Collins lands a left hand. #TD2#
Collins gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Collins prevents Darkins from improving his position.#SUB2#
Collins seems to be looking for submissions.
Darkins is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KO MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darkins is staying active underneath Collins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Darkins wants to improve his position but Collins is controlling well.
Darkins is pressing down on Collins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Darkins keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully. #T1#
Collins preventing the sweep.
Darkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Darkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Collins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darkins wants to sweep here but Collins controlling him for the moment.
Collins forces his way into half guard.
Collins is trying to control. Darkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Collins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Darkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Collins. #T2#
Darkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Darkins.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darkins can't keep his opponent in guard - Collins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Collins wants to control but Darkins is keeping him busy.
Collins trying to mount his opponent but Darkins defends it.
Darkins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Collins pushing down on Darkins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darkins keeps working. #T3#
Darkins moves into full guard.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Darkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins passes Darkins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Darkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Collins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Collins's back!
Darkins doesn't have the hooks in and Collins manages to turn into his guard.
Darkins wants to sweep here but Collins controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Darkins is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Collins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Collins looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Darkins is pushing down on Collins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Collins is fighting to maintain full guard but Darkins has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Collins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Collins won't allow Darkins to pass to mount. #SUB#
Darkins is looking for a kimura but Collins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Darkins to get the leverage.
Collins gets full guard.
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!#SUB2#
Collins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Darkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Collins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Collins working for a triangle but Darkins defends it easily.
Darkins wants to pass the guard but Collins is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Collins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Collins shoots for a double leg takedown but Darkins sprawls well. He's pushed Collins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Darkins is looking to counter punch.
Darkins is looking to clinch.
A shot to the body from Darkins misses #TD2#
and Collins counters with a single leg into guard. Darkins didn't expect that.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Darkins is retaining full guard.
Darkins tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Darkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Darkins controls Collins momentarily but Collins frees himself.
Collins stopping the sweep attempt from Darkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkins looking to control.
Devon Collins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Collins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Darkins is retaining full guard.
Darkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Darkins, not yet.
Collins wants to control from the top but Darkins keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Darkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Collins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Collins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Darkins looking to score a takedown here. Collins is defending well but Darkins drives through and ends up in Collins's guard.
Darkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Collins can't keep his opponent in guard - Darkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Darkins uses his free foot to push down on Collins's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Collins.
Collins is bucking up trying to escape but Darkins cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
Collins is trying desperately to improve position.
Darkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Collins is looking to escape.
Collins is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Darkins has taken his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darkins controlling well, preventing Collins from escaping the position.
Darkins is landing big shots and Collins is squirming looking to escape! He can't escape though and the ref jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darrell Darkins!
A victorious Darrell Darkins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2024

#R1#
Brandt misses with a straight right.
Brandt throws the left hand but Li avoids the punch easily.
Derick Brandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Brandt.#CUT2#It looks like Junlai Li has been cut.#KD2#
Brandt drops Li with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Li looks back up at him and smiles so Brandt waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Li is rocked!
Li bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Brandt comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Li falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Li was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derick Brandt!

Event: DMMA 364 Sakala v Tyler
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Leader.
Leader lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leader throws a head kick that misses.
Queen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick misses from Leader.
Leader needs to keep his hands up - Queen had a free shot at his head there.
Leader throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Queen throws a head kick that misses.
Leader misses with a head kick.
Leader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leader looks to throw the jab but Queen is out of range.
Leader tries to bum rush Queen with a series of wild strikes but Queen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Queen blocks a jab.
Queen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Queen closes the distance and clinches.
Queen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leader throws a punch but it's blocked by Queen.
Queen works on Leader's body with a couple of short punches.
Queen digs a right hand underneath Leader's ribcage. Leader let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leader looks winded!
A short right from Leader on the inside. #T1#
Queen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leader works on Queen's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Queen.
Queen throws a head punch that misses.
Queen working aggressively here.
Queen lands with a left to the head.
Queen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leader's elbow.
Leader misses with the head strike.
Leader lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
Queen swings wildly with an uppercut but Leader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Leader.
Queen working aggressively here.
Queen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leader's elbow.
Leader blocks an uppercut.
Leader misses with the head strike.
Leader misses with the head strike. #T2#
Leader misses with a punch on the inside.
Queen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Queen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen tries to work over Leader's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leader fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leader lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leader.
Queen misses with a punch on the inside.
Queen blocking some punches.
Leader digs a right hand into Queen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Queen's gas tank.
Queen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Queen working aggressively here.
Leader works on Queen's body with a couple of short punches.
Queen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leader throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Queen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Leader's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Queen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leader.
Leader avoids the head kick by Queen.
A head kick misses from Queen.
Leader thumps Queen with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Queen blocks the low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Leader. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leader.
Leader tries a low kick but Queen avoids it.
Good exchange - Leader coming out on top.
Queen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Queen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leader throws out the jab.
Queen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leader lands a two punch combo.
Master Leader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Queen slips a jab and a cross from Leader.
Leader throws a head kick but Queen moves out of range.
Queen throws a nice head kick! #T4##CL#
Queen clinches.
Queen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leader scores with a shoulder strike.
Leader is working Queen over against the cage.
Leader scores with a shoulder strike.
Leader working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leader digs a right hand into Queen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Queen's gas tank. #BC2#
Leader breaks the clinch.
Leader lands a two punch combo.
Queen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Leader throws a series of punches but Queen moves out of range. #CL#
Queen rushes Leader and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Leader misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Leader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Master Leader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leader throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Queen.
Leader takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Master Leader dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Leader fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Queen slips a jab and a cross from Leader. #CL#
Queen pushes Leader up against the cage in a clinch.
Queen misses with the head strike.
A short right from Leader on the inside.
Queen can't find room to land a body shot as Leader controls the action.
Leader scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leader creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Queen.
Queen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leader misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leader blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen misses with a punch on the inside.
Leader misses with the head strike.
Master Leader seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leader.
Queen scores with a hook to the body.
Leader lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Queen backwards. #T1#
Leader misses with the head strike.
Leader scores with a hook to the body.
Queen lands a right hand.
Leader misses with some punches.
A short left from Leader.
Leader misses with the head strike.
Queen misses with a punch on the inside.
Leader's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Leader pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Queen moves out of range of the body kick.
Leader keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leader throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Queen counters with a single leg into guard. Leader didn't expect that.
Queen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leader has Queen pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queen trying to control but Leader is working from the bottom.
Leader looking to control. #T2#
Queen won't allow Leader to sweep him here.
Leader has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leader controlling Queen's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Leader working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Queen has passed into half guard!
Leader wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Leader is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Leader tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Queen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Leader really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Queen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Leader regains half guard.
Leader wants to improve his position but Queen is controlling well.
Leader is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Queen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Queen's back!
Queen avoids the strikes from Leader.
Queen has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Leader.
Leader punches the canvas rather than the man.
Queen covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Queen has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Leader.
Leader throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Master Leader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Leader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leader connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Queen's hands.
Leader swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leader leaves Queen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Queen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leader! But no joy.
Queen avoids a kick to the body.
Leader scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Leader throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leader tries a head kick but it misses.
Leader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Master Leader is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leader lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leader throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Queen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Leader!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Leader tries to buck Queen off but Queen is having none of it.
Queen working the head with strikes.
Cyrus Deangelo Queen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Queen working the head and body with strikes.
Queen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leader keeps working.
Queen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Leader is not content to let Queen control the position.
Queen working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Queen cracks Leader with a big right hand but Leader just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Queen is chipping away with strikes.
Leader is trying to buck Queen off.
Leader is not content to let Queen control the position.
Leader takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Leader wants to control but Queen postures up.
Leader is looking to regain half guard here but Queen keeps moving and retains side control.
Leader takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Leader is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Leader is still trying to improve position.
Leader is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Leader tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Queen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Leader keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Leader felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Leader wants to hold on but Queen pushes him away.#T4#
Leader keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Queen dominating with strikes here.
Queen 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.
Queen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Leader is wriggling around trying to escape.
Leader tries to hold on but Queen pushes him away.
Leader is working to get back to half guard.
Leader tries to hold on but Queen postures up.
Queen with good strikes from the mount here!
Cyrus Deangelo Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Queen cracks Leader with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cyrus Deangelo Queen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leader has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SMASH: Bonaparte vs Draught
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
Bonaparte staying out of range there.
Draught fails with the takedown
and Bonaparte counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Carlton Draught has been cut.
Carlton Draught seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draught fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Draught waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonaparte.
Sloppy strikes from Draught. Those never looked like landing.
Draught misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bonaparte to counter with a crisp jab.
Draught throws a nice looking combination but Bonaparte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Draught throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bonaparte counters with an outside leg kick.
Draught throws a right hand that misses
and Bonaparte makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Draught will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Draught on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Draught misses with an uppercut
and Bonaparte counters with a thumping low kick.
Draught looks winded!
Draught looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#KD#
Bonaparte drops Draught with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Draught looks back up at him and smiles so Bonaparte waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #T1#
Bonaparte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Draught is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Draught throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bonaparte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Draught thinking. #KD#
Bonaparte sends Draught crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bonaparte is motioning to the referee to let Draught up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Draught is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Carlton Draught's cut even more.
Draught throws a combination that misses
and Bonaparte counters with a left to the body.
Draught is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonaparte finish him?
Bonaparte connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Draught out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maximilian Bonaparte!
After winning the bout, Maximilian Bonaparte thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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