Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Zahedi vs Tengri
Date: Mar 09, 2025

#R1#
Bol throws a hook but Anttonen avoids it easily.
It appears Anttonen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anttonen.
Anttonen throws a sloppy head kick and Bol moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Bol was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anttonen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bol throws an overhand right that lands on Anttonen's shoulder, as Anttonen tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Anttonen moves into the clinch.
Anttonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Bol controls his hands.
Bol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anttonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anttonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Bol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bol lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Bol breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bol scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Bol gets tackled into the cage by Anttonen. Anttonen maintains the clinch.
Bol is trying to force a seperation but Anttonen has the dominant position.
Bol misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bol lands an elbow inside.
Anttonen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bol prevents a body shot from Anttonen. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Anttonen.
Bol blocks an uppercut.
Anttonen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Bol's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bol takes a swing at Anttonen's ribcage but misses.
Anttonen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bol loads up on a big right hand but Anttonen slips the punch.
Bol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anttonen.
A little feinted left hand from Anttonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Anttonen moves into the clinch.
Anttonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bol blocks an uppercut.
Bol prevents a body shot from Anttonen.
A head punch on the inside from Anttonen fails to land.
Anttonen throws a head punch that misses.
Bol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anttonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Bol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bol misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anttonen.
Anttonen blocking some punches.
Anttonen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2##BC2#
Bol manages to break the clinch.
Bol has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Anttonen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bol thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Anttonen rushes Bol and presses him up against the cage.
Anttonen blocking some punches.
Anttonen can't find room to land a body shot as Bol controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anttonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Bol uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Anttonen.
Bol working aggressively here.
Bol throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bol swings wildly with an uppercut but Anttonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bol lands a right hand.
Anttonen lands a shoulder strike.
Anttonen pushes Bol back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bol misses with some punches.
Bol lands with a right to the head.
Anttonen lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Bol's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Bol moves into range and clinches up with Anttonen.
Anttonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3##BC2#
Bol breaks the clinch.
Anttonen moves out of range of the leg kick from Bol.
An attempted straight right counter from Anttonen misses the target.#CL#
Anttonen darts in and clinches Bol up against the cage.
Anttonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Bol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anttonen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bol lands with a right to the head.
Anttonen tries to work over Bol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bol pushes Anttonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Anttonen.
Bol can't break the clinch.
Anttonen misses with some punches.
Anttonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anttonen lands an uppercut.
Anttonen has a couple of punches blocked by Bol.
Anttonen scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Anttonen.
Anttonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anttonen working aggressively here.
Bol effectively controlling the action here.
Bol misses with some punches. #T4#
Anttonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bol backwards.
Anttonen misses with a body punch.
Anttonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bol is trying to maintain a safe position but Anttonen gets an underhook and turns Bol into the cage.
Anttonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Bol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anttonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Bol on the inside.
Bol lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anttonen.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bol.
Anttonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anttonen blocks an elbow strike from Bol.
Bol content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anttonen.
Anttonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bol using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anttonen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, Anttonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pallas Anttonen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Anttonen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Anttonen rushes Bol and presses him up against the cage.
Bol misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anttonen.
Anttonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bol blocks an uppercut.
Bol is trying to break free.
Anttonen scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anttonen.
Bol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bol throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Anttonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bol blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Bol breaks the clinch.
Bol throws a front kick aimed at Anttonen's knee but Anttonen avoids it well.
Bol misses with an uppercut.
Anttonen throwing a counter right hand but Bol manages to avoid it.
Bol throws a sloppy body shot
and Anttonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Yar Bol has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bol walks into a jab.
Anttonen tries to land a body kick
and Bol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anttonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Bol tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Anttonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bol scores with a jab.
Anttonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bol manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bol misses with a hook.
Bol takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bol connects with a body shot that sends Anttonen's belly button to the back.
A head kick misses from Anttonen.
Anttonen tries to clinch up.
Bol looks to land a left hand but Anttonen moved out of range nicely.
Bol throws a big shot that misses.
Yar Bol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anttonen ducks under a wild hook from Bol.
Anttonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anttonen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bol misses with a hook. Anttonen ducked under it nicely.
Anttonen with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Anttonen is looking to slow Bol down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bol tests Anttonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bol needs to keep his hands up - Anttonen had a free shot at his head there.
Bol throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bol lands a right hook to the body.
Anttonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bol on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anttonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anttonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#Bol is rocked!
Anttonen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bol is still on wobbly legs! Can Anttonen finish him?
Bol is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Anttonen.
Bol seems to have recovered his senses.
Bol tries to clinch there but Anttonen circles away.
Anttonen with the inside leg kick.
Anttonen circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bol to the canvas! Bol doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Anttonen keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pallas Anttonen!
Pallas Anttonen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C395: Jiang vs Traumen III
Date: Feb 23, 2025

#R1#
Mickey connects with a right hand. Green shakes it off.
Green throws an overhand right that lands on Mickey's shoulder, as Mickey tries to avoid the shot.
Mickey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mickey's corner calls for a 1-2. Mickey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Green missing with a left hand there. Mickey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mickey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Green is out of range.
Green takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mickey avoids a kick to the body.
Green thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Green catches Mickey right on the button with a cross.
Mickey looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Gage Mickey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Mickey darts in and clinches Green up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Green.
Mickey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Green lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mickey backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green lands a shoulder strike.
Green is leaning against Mickey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mickey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mickey throws a punch but it's blocked by Green.
Mickey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Mickey digs a right hand into Green's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Green's gas tank.
Green lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Green misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mickey takes a shot to the head.
Mickey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mickey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Green.
Green swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Mickey controls the action.
Green blocks an uppercut.
Mickey effectively controlling the action here.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
Green blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mickey.
Green blocks a body shot from Mickey.
Mickey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Green wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Green blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mickey trying to control the position but instead, Green has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mickey into the cage.#T2#
Green misses with the head strike.
Mickey swings wildly with an uppercut but Green uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mickey throws a head punch that misses.
Green tries to work over Mickey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Green swings wildly with an uppercut but Mickey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mickey blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green misses with some punches.
Green throws a head punch that misses.
Green misses with the head strike.
Mickey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Green working aggressively here.
Green has a couple of punches blocked by Mickey.
Mickey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mickey pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mickey scores with a shoulder strike.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Green misses with a punch on the inside.
Green fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Mickey.
Mickey throws a punch but it's blocked by Green.
Mickey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greens head.
Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mickey's elbow.
Green misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mickey throws a head punch that misses.
Green misses with some punches.
Green is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mickey misses with some punches.
Green digs a right hand underneath Mickey's ribcage. Mickey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mickey lands an uppercut.
Green lands with a right to the head.
Green misses with some punches.
Green working aggressively here.
Mickey throws a punch but it's blocked by Green.
Green has a couple of punches blocked by Mickey.
Green swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Green misses with the head strike. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mickey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mickey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mickey is struggling to control the position.
Mickey lands a body punch.
Mickey lands a shot to the body.
Mickey lands with a left to the head.
Mickey misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Green fails to land.
Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Green working aggressively here.
Green fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mickey.
A short left from Green.
Mickey struggles to land a body shot inside as Green controls his hands.
Green misses with the head strike.
Green tries to break the clinch but Mickey is controlling the position.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Mickey avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage.
Green misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mickey.
Mickey prevents a body shot from Green.
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 Lester Green will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Green blocks the body kick.
Good exchange - Green coming out on top.
Mickey throws a leg kick but Green checks it.
Jab by Mickey.
Mickey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Green throws a leg kick but Mickey sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Green throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Green takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mickey throws a leg kick but Green sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mickey swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mickey blocks the body kick.
Mickey lands a jab to the nose.
Green turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Green lands a head shot.
We've been told by Green's head coaches at The Nonce Hunters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Green swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mickey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Green throws a hook but Mickey avoids it easily.
Green throws a body kick that misses
and Mickey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mickey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mickey lands with a straight right. Green didn't see that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Green.
Green on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mickey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mickey has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mickey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It appears Green was looking to counter with a kick there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mickey, as that shot connected.
Mickey slips a straight right by Green.
Green lands with a cross.
Mickey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mickey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Green misses the target.
Green walks into a stiff left hand from Mickey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mickey moves out of range of the leg kick from Green.
Mickey tests Green's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mickey was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Mickey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Green.
Mickey cracks Green with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mickey defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Mickey.
Green jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Green misses with a hook.
Mickey misses with the combination.
Green tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Green moves forwards but Mickey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mickey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mickey connects with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Green.
Good exchange - Mickey coming out on top.#T3#
Green looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Green sets himself, and Mickey steps forward looking for the clinch! Green avoids it this time.
Green tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mickey throws a leg kick but Green sees it coming and moves out of range.
Green was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mickey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Green connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mickey scrambles back to his feet.
Mickey catches Green with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good shot there by Mickey.
Gage Mickey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Green throws a push kick but Mickey slaps the foot to one side.
Mickey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Green's head backwards.
Mickey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mickey throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mickey manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Mickey misses its intended target.
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mickey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mickey.
Mickey misses with a looping right.
Mickey checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Green misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mickey looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mickey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Green.
Green misses with a body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mickey!
Mickey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Green lands a jab to the head.
Green walks into a stiff left hand from Mickey.
Mickey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Green.
A low kick lands for Mickey.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green connects with a solid leg kick.
Mickey avoids the body shot from Green.
Green looks to throw the jab but Mickey is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gage Mickey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Green throws a lazy right hand but Mickey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Green listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mickey moves out of range of the strikes.
Green has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mickey.
Mickey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Mickey staying out of range there.
Green checks a leg kick.
Mickey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Green looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mickey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mickey cracks Green with an open hand slap.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mickey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green throws a right hand that misses
and Mickey counters with a left to the body.
A nice leg kick from Mickey, right into the meat of the thigh.
Green misses with a looping left.
Mickey wants to counter the offense by Green and move into the clinch position.
Green changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mickey tries to clinch but Green moves out of range. #T1#
Green takes a swing at Mickey's ribcage but misses.
Mickey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Green takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mickey connects with a right hand. Green shakes it off.
Mickey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Green misses with a low kick.
Mickey defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand.
Green throws a lazy body kick
and Mickey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Green walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mickey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mickey slips under a jab.
Mickey looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Green misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mickey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Green pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mickey is out of range and Green settles back down.
Green slips under a jab from Mickey.
Green feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mickey tries to land a front kick but Green steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mickey.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mickey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Green lands with a right hand.
Mickey blocks a low kick nicely.
Green throws a shot from downtown. Mickey moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Mickey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Green rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mickey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mickey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Green throws a lazy right hand but Mickey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Green ducks right into an uppercut from Mickey.
Jab, jab by Mickey - just one landing.
Mickey checks a leg kick nicely.
Green lands with a straight right. Mickey didn't see that one coming.
Green tries to score with a low kick but Mickey moves his leg out of the way.
A left lands for Green.#T3#
Green dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mickey. That did some damage!
Mickey tries to clinch but Green moves out of range.
Mickey misses with a body shot.
Green 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.
Green takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Green moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Green on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Green dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mickey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Green 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.
Green with a nice calf kick.
Green moves forwards but Mickey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Green throws a leg kick but Mickey sees it coming and moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mickey checks a leg kick.
Mickey bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Green misses with a body kick.
Green with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Mickey lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mickey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Green's head.
Mickey throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Green thumps Mickey with a low kick.
Green lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mickey will feel that in the morning.
Green takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mickey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Green swats away the attempt to clinch by Mickey.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mickey was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
Mickey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Green counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mickey's knee momentarily.
Mickey catches Green with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mickey lands with a good body shot.
Green tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mickey is able to avoid easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gage Mickey.
I think Mickey 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gage Mickey!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 17
Date: Dec 25, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Rahim shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Juarez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rahim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rahim wants to advance to full mount but Juarez doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Juarez keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
Juarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rahim looking for a sweep. Not yet Rahim, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Juarez drops back looking for a leg! Rahim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rahim manages to kick Juarez off! Juarez jumps back into Rahim's guard.
Rahim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Rahim keeping full guard, as Juarez tries to pass.
Juarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Juarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Juarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rahim is on top in guard. #REVB#
Juarez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rahim trying to control but Juarez is working from the bottom.
Juarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Juarez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rahim with a nice head shot there.
Juarez working a defensive guard here.
Rahim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rahim postures up and lands a big shot to Juarez's brow.
Rahim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Rahim trying to control but Juarez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Juarez gets caught napping as Rahim dives in and scores a takedown. Juarez manages to retain guard.
Rahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Juarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahim throwing strikes from guard but Juarez blocks nicely.
Rahim 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.
Juarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Rahim wants to control from the top but Juarez keeps moving.
Rahim throwing strikes from guard but Juarez blocks nicely.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Juarez keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Juarez shoots in and bounces Rahim off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Faarooq Rahim dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Rahim manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Juarez on his heels. He'll look to pass Juarez's guard now, I'm sure.
Faarooq Rahim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rahim wants to control from the top but Juarez keeps moving.
Rahim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rahim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Juarez has his foot on Rahim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rahim works his way back into a safe position though.
Rahim wants to control from the top but Juarez keeps moving.
Rahim postures up in Juarez's guard and throws a big left but Juarez blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim pushing down on Juarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rahim slows the pace down in half guard.
Rahim thows a huge punch but Juarez dodges it nicely. #T1#
Rahim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Juarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Juarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Juarez keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
Rahim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rahim postures up in Juarez's guard and throws a big left but Juarez blocks it.
Rahim trying to control but Juarez is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Juarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Juarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Juarez staying out of range there.
Rahim scores with a three punch combo! #TD2#
Rahim scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rahim not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahim wants to control but Juarez is keeping him busy. #T3#
Rahim is nestled in close to Juarez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rahim is looking to stall here but Juarez recovers full guard.
Juarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Juarez keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rahim stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Juarez throws up his legs and catches Rahim in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Rahim tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Juarez! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Elix Juarez!

Event: GAMMA#1118 Beard v Young
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lo avoids it really well and circles away.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Lo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mer Lo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasbulla Magomedov.
A punch combination from Lo misses.
Lo misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Magomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magomedov lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Lo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Magomedov has picked Lo up and slammed him! Lo can't keep hold of the triangle and Magomedov manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Magomedov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Magomedov but great work by Lo.
Magomedov tries to buck Lo off but Lo is having none of it.#T1#
Magomedov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lo trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Lo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Magomedov tries to buck Lo off but Lo is having none of it.#SUB#
Lo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Magomedov is trying to control Lo's posture but Lo avoids it. #T2#
Lo scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Magomedov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Magomedov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lo off and has taken his back!
Lo tries to break free. #T3#
Magomedov punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB2#
Magomedov seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Lo's chin but Lo turns very nicely into Magomedov's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Lo. #SUB2#
Magomedov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lo uses it to pass to side control.
Lo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Magomedov to see if he's OK.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Magomedov is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Lo wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
Magomedov struggling a bit here.
Magomedov throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #SUB#
Lo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Magomedov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mer Lo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Hasbulla Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Lo tries to sprawl out of it but Magomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lo connects with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Lo.#TD2#
Lo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Lo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov throws a strike but Lo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Magomedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Lo tries to pass.
Lo wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Magomedov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lo has passed into half guard!
Lo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Magomedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mer Lo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magomedov trying to control here.
Lo blocks the strikes from Magomedov. #SUB2#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov lands with a few short shots to the body.
Lo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Magomedov wants to control but Lo is keeping busy.
Magomedov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shut Up & Train!. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3#
Lo wants to take a breather but Magomedov is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lo misses with a jab, cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magomedov.
Magomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lo pinned against the cage. Lo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mer Lo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasbulla Magomedov.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Magomedov shoots in but Lo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lo's corner calls for a 1-2. Lo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lo cracks Magomedov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Magomedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lo circles away.
Lo throwing a counter right hand but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Lo with a nice cross.
Lo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Lo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mer Lo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Magomedov gets a double leg takedown into Lo's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Lo has his foot on Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Lo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mer Lo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hasbulla Magomedov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Magomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Lo.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Lo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Lo there.
No luck for Magomedov with that takedown attempt.
Mer Lo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasbulla Magomedov.
Lo lands with an uppercut that bounces Magomedov off the cage and back into range.#ROC#Magomedov is rocked!
Lo cracks Magomedov on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Magomedov falls backwards against the cage. Lo follows up with more strikes that drop Magomedov to his knees. Lo keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Magomedov! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mer Lo!
Mer Lo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1116 Cruz vs. Ocampo II
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Bol misses with the combination.
We've been hearing reports that Choke has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bol scores with a crisp jab that stopped Choke in his tracks.
Bol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Choke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Horrible takedown attempt by Choke or perhaps it was just good defense by Bol, which made it look bad.
A countering left hand to the body from Bol misses.
Choke has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Choke.#T1#
Choke tries to clinch there but Bol circles away.
Bol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Bol as Choke shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bol scores with a jab to the jaw.
Choke slips a straight right by Bol.
Choke attempts a counter takedown but Bol avoids it well and moves away.
Choke dives in and grabs Bol's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bol pushes down on Choke's head and hops out.
Bol swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bol stuffs the takedown.
Choke tries to close the distance and clinch but Bol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Choke slips a jab from Bol.
Choke defending well as Bol loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Choke slips a straight right by Bol.
Choke feinted with a counter takedown.
Yar Bol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Choke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bol as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Bol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've been informed that Bol 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.
Bol stuffs the takedown attempt from Choke. Choke gets slowly back to his feet.
Bol misses with a looping right.
Bol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Choke tries to clinch up.
Bol swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bol might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bol throws a right hand that misses #TD#
so Choke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Bol pushes Choke off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bol lands an overhand right.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Choke is defended easily by Bol.
Choke shoots in for a double leg but Bol sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Choke fails with a takedown attempt.
Bol let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Choke ducks under a wild hook from Bol.
Choke drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bol sprawls and moves away.
Choke moves out of range of the strikes.
Choke staying out of range there.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Bol.
Choke feinted with a counter takedown.
Bol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Choke attempts a counter takedown but Bol avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Bol gets caught napping as Choke dives in and scores a takedown. Bol manages to retain guard.

Bol scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bol throws a hook but Choke avoids it easily.
Bol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Choke.
Choke ducks under a wild hook from Bol.
Choke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bol.
Choke staying out of range there.
Choke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bol finds it's way round the side to connect with Choke's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yar Bol dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Choke misses with a takedown attempt
and Bol counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Choke thinking.
Bol throws a hook to the side of Choke's head but Choke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Choke tries for a takedown but Bol sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bol fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Choke on the side of the head.
Bol works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bol throws a hook to the side of Choke's head but Choke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yar Bol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Bol as Choke shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Choke shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bol manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bol is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Choke connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Choke passes Bol's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Choke 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.#SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura but Bol is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Choke to get the leverage. #SUB#
Choke is working for a kimura but Bol is defending it quite comfortably.
Bol really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Choke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Choke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Choke trying to work for an americana but Bol has managed to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choke trying to move into half guard but instead Bol has managed to sweep!#REVB##T2#
Bol looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Choke throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bol uses it to pass to side control.
Choke tries to bench press Bol off him but Bol keeps the position.
Choke is working hard here to advance position.
Choke gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Choke actively working from the bottom here.
Choke trying to get back to full guard but Bol takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T3#
Choke is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yar Bol has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bol controlling from the full mount.
Bol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Choke regains half guard.
Choke regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Choke looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bol has picked Choke up and slammed him! Choke can't keep hold of the triangle and Bol manages to pass to side control!
Choke is trying to get back to half guard.
Choke gets back to half guard.#T4#
Bol trying to pass the guard but Choke defending well. #SUB#
Choke actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Choke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Choke tries to roll over but Bol keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bol trying to control the action but Choke is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yar Bol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Bol darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Choke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bol is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bol is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Choke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Choke is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bol trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Choke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bol is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold.
Choke works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Choke looking to finish with strikes here! #SUB#
Choke has hold of Bol's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bol manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bol prevents Choke from taking his back.
Bol tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Bol keeps trying to improve his position.
Choke avoids the attempt from Bol to control.
Choke unloads with some shots from mount but Bol bucks and avoids them well.
Choke thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #SUB#
Choke looking to secure an arm triangle but Bol defends it well.
Choke raining down shots from the mount!#SUB#
Choke goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bol is on top in guard. #T4##SUB#
Choke has his feet on Bol's thighs here. He's pushed Bol off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bol screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Choke!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 129
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Ferriera tries to clinch there but Rahim circles away. #TD2#
Rahim fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ferriera sprawls well initially but Rahim persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ferriera wants to control but Rahim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rahim lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ferriera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rahim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferriera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rahim is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferriera is trying to maintain the position but Rahim is very close to passing his half guard.
Rahim lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rahim wants to pass to mount but Ferriera is defending the position.
Ferriera is trying to control but Rahim manages to pass to mount!
Ferriera can't escape the position. #T1#
Rahim lands with some strikes.
Rahim with good strikes from the mount here!
Ferriera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rahim lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rahim with the ground and pound from mount.
Ferriera 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.
Rahim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ferriera trying to control here.
Rahim looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Ferriera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rahim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Ferriera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Rahim trying to mount his opponent but Ferriera defends it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ferriera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rahim is working away from the top position though.
Ferriera wants to get back to full guard.
Rahim is looking to take a break and control but Ferriera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Ferriera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rahim looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Ferriera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Rahim there. #T3#
Ferriera preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rahim wants to take a breather but Ferriera is having none of it.
Rahim not doing much here.
Rahim drops an elbow to the side of Ferriera's head.
Rahim is thwarting Ferriera's attempts to control the position.
Ferriera tries to roll over but Rahim keeps him under control.
Ferriera is concentrating on defense, preventing Rahim from advancing position. #SUB#
Ferriera looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rahim passes into side control!
Ferriera manages to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Ferriera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rahim pulls his head out easily.
Rahim is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rahim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ferriera is looking to escape.
Rahim with good strikes from the mount here!
Ferriera reaches up and holds on to Rahim to control the position.
Rahim trying to control but Ferriera is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferriera gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Faarooq Rahim dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Rahim shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Ferriera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rahim pulls his head out easily.
Ferriera is trying to get back to full guard.
Rahim is controlling the pace.
Rahim is looking to take a break and control but Ferriera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera is trying to get back to full guard.
Ferriera is refusing to be controlled, as Rahim sits in half guard. #T1#
Ferriera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ferriera keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rahim's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Ferriera looking for a guillotine here but Rahim defends easily.
Ferriera keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ferriera looking for a triangle here. Rahim is fighting it but it looks tight! Ferriera pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rahim is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera!

Event: GAMMA#1109 Bond v Honorio
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Christie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Lo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christie looks to land a left hand but Lo moved out of range nicely.
Christie throws a looping overhand right but Lo ducks down to avoid it.
Lo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christie tries to clinch there but Lo circles away.
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christie's coach down at Wolfpack Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Christie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Christie.
Lo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lo clinches up with Christie and pushes him back against the cage.
Lo prevents the takedown attempt.
Lo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lo lands a body shot.
Lo goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Christie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lo misses with some punches.
Lo misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lo.
Christie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lo tries to throw a body punch but Christie avoids it by throwing Lo back against the cage.
Christie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lo lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lo.
A hook to the body from Lo.
Lo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Christie tries a body shot but Lo blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Lo.
Lo presses Christie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Lo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Lo.
Lo pushes Christie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Christie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lo has a couple of punches blocked by Christie.
Lo throws a punch but it's blocked by Christie.
Christie takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Lo.
Lo throws a punch but it's blocked by Christie.
Lo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christie is trying to break free.
The referee calls for Lo to work.
Christie blocks an uppercut.
Lo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Lo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lo misses with some punches.
Lo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Christie blocking some punches.
Lo pushes Christie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Christie blocking some punches.
Christie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Christie lands a takedown into guard.
Christie is fighting to break Lo's control of his arms but Lo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Christie throws a strike but Lo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Christie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Christie is trying to control the position but Lo postures up. #T4#
Lo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Christie's guard. #SUB#
Lo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Christie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lo.
Christie is trying to maintain the position but Lo is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Christie wants to sweep but Lo has passed to side control!
Lo trying to control the position but Christie is working away. #SUB#
Lo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mer Lo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lo blocks a jab.
Christie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A lazy left from Christie finds it's target.
Christie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Christie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Christie tries to clinch up
and Lo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Christie misses with a right hand
and Lo counters with a right hand to the body.
Lo connects with a body shot.
Lo lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Christie lands an overhand right.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lo wants to clinch up but Christie keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Christie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Christie looks to clinch
and Lo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christie can do to turn this around?
Lo jabs at Christie's body.
Mer Lo is winning the standup battle so far.
Christie looks to score with a jab to the body but Lo is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Lo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lo is looking to wear down Christie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Christie misses with an uppercut
and Lo counters with a stiff right hand.
Christie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lo.
Mer Lo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christie throws a right hand that misses
and Lo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Christie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Christie thinking.
Christie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lo counters with a nice uppercut.
Christie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lo throws out the jab. #T2#
Christie misses with a right hand
letting Lo counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lo.
Christie misses with a left hand
and Lo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Christie throws a lazy uppercut
and Lo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lo throws a looping overhand right but Christie ducks down to avoid it.
Christie misses with a lunging right hand
and Lo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lo works Christie's body with a nice hook.
Christie misses with a hook
and Lo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lo under the eye.
The fighters circling - Christie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Lo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Christie.
Lo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Christie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Lo counter with a right hand. #T3#
Christie misses with a body shot
and Lo counters with a nice uppercut.
Lo throws out a loose jab but Christie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Lo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Christie.#CL2#
Christie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Christie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mer Lo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Christie tries to score a body lock takedown but Lo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lo throws a head punch that misses.
Lo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lo misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Christie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Christie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Christie misses with a hook. Lo ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Lo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lo misses with a two punch combination.
Lo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T4#
Lo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lo counters with a nice uppercut.
Christie throws a body kick that misses
and Lo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Christie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Christie throws a poor cross that misses
and Lo counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Christie misses with an uppercut. Lo saw that one coming.
Christie looks to clinch
and Lo counters with a right hand to the body.
Christie misses with a hook. Lo ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Christie misses the target.
Lo is looking for a counter combo.
A jab from Christie does it's job there.
Christie misses with a lunging right hand
and Christie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mer Lo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steven Christie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christie throws an off balance right hand
and Lo counters with a nice uppercut.
Christie closes the distance but Lo moves to the side
and Lo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Christie closes the distance but Lo moves to the side
and Lo counters with a straight right hand.
Lo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christie.
Christie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lo.
Lo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christie.
Lo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Christie gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lo counters with a three punch combo that has Christie backing up. Christie nods at Lo to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Lo scores with a one two! Christie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC#Christie is rocked!
Christie lands a jab to the head.
Christie is still on wobbly legs! Can Lo finish him?
Lo lunges at Christie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Christie's hand.
Lo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Lo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Christie.
Lo cracks Christie on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Christie falls backwards against the cage. Lo follows up with more strikes that drop Christie to his knees. Lo keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Christie! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mer Lo!
Mer Lo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Steven Christie had this to say: 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 119
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Rahim shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Andolini is trying to defend but Rahim finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Andolini won't allow Rahim to pass to mount.
Rahim not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rahim wants to control but Andolini is keeping him busy.
Andolini knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rahim on the ground.
Rahim thows a huge punch but Andolini dodges it nicely.
Rahim not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rahim throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rahim missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim thows a huge punch but Andolini dodges it nicely.
Rahim wants to pass to mount but Andolini is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Andolini is not content to let Rahim control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rahim working over Andolini with some ground and pound. Andolini looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Andolini blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rahim.
Rahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andolini keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Rahim closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rahim wants to control but Andolini is keeping him busy.
Rahim working Andolini over with strikes.
Rahim lands with a punch from half guard.
Rahim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Andolini is refusing to be controlled, as Rahim sits in half guard.
Rahim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rahim works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rahim lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rahim throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3#
Rahim wants to control the pace but Andolini is squirming around nicely.
Rahim looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rahim sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Andolini is bucking up trying to escape but Rahim cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rahim tries to control but Andolini wriggling away.
Andolini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Andolini tries to lock up and control but Rahim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Andolini is looking to improve his position but Rahim isn't that keen on the idea.
Rahim thowing shots but they're missing.
Rahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rahim wants to control the pace but Andolini is squirming around nicely.
Andolini avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rahim.
Andolini is working to get back to half guard.
Rahim landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andolini tries to reverse the position but Rahim maintains control.
Rahim controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Faarooq Rahim dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rahim tries to clinch there but Andolini circles away.
Rahim scores with a punch to the head.
Rahim defending well as Andolini loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Andolini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Andolini.
Rahim looks to land a right hand but Andolini moved out of range.
Andolini looks to throw the jab but Rahim is out of range.
Andolini misses with a wild body shot.
Andolini just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahim shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Andolini defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Andolini misses the target.
Rahim ducks under a wild hook from Andolini.
Rahim wants to counter with a clinch but Andolini pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim closes this distance looking for a takedown but Andolini circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Andolini. No joy for Rahim on that attempt.
Andolini throwing a counter right hand but Rahim manages to avoid it.
Valentino Andolini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Faarooq Rahim.
Andolini throws a hook but Rahim blocks it.
Rahim cracks Andolini with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rahim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Rahim has managed to clinch.
Rahim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1##TD2#
Rahim gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rahim wants to control but Andolini is keeping him busy.
Faarooq Rahim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Andolini blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rahim.
Andolini on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andolini tries to get out of the position.
Rahim trying to control from half guard but Andolini is working away.
Rahim is taking a breather. Andolini says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rahim throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andolini holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andolini keeps working.
Rahim sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Andolini defending well though. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Andolini misses with a straight right.
A big right from Andolini misses.
Rahim blocks a jab.
Andolini ducks under a wild hook from Rahim.
Andolini misses with a straight right.
Rahim takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rahim shoots in for a takedown but Andolini shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Rahim shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andolini is in trouble now - Rahim has advanced to mount!
Rahim controlling from the full mount.
Rahim wants to control the pace but Andolini is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Andolini is bucking up trying to escape but Rahim cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rahim avoids the attempt from Andolini to control.
Rahim landing strikes from the mount and Andolini is in trouble!
Rahim raining down shots from the mount!
Rahim controlling the pace for now.
Rahim looking to control but Andolini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Rahim with shots to the head and body - Andolini looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rahim with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahim misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Andolini can't escape the position.
Rahim looking to control but Andolini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rahim might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Andolini haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rahim controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Faarooq Rahim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rahim doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Andolini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valentino Andolini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andolini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andolini walks into a left hand.
Andolini misses with a straight right.
Valentino Andolini is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Andolini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Andolini is retaining full guard.
Andolini keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
Rahim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rahim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rahim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Rahim lands a couple of digs.
Andolini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andolini keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
Rahim postures up and lands a big shot to Andolini's brow.
Rahim wants to control from the top but Andolini keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rahim feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Andolini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rahim wants to control from the top but Andolini keeps moving.
Andolini being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Andolini keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
Rahim looking to sit in guard and control but Andolini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rahim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rahim has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Andolini has passed into side control. #T3#
Andolini trying to control the action but Rahim is working from the bottom.
Andolini tries to advance to mount but Rahim denies him.
Rahim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andolini looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rahim is avoiding damage well.
Rahim is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Andolini off and has taken his back!#T4#
Rahim tries to keep control of the position but Andolini is staying busy.
Rahim connects with a big shot to the side of Andolini's head.
Rahim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rahim punishes Andolini with strikes from the back mount.
Andolini biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Rahim lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Andolini hold on?!
Rahim lands a shot to the head.
Andolini avoids the strikes from Rahim.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rahim is working the ground and pound. Can Andolini escape?

And that's the end of the fight!
Faarooq Rahim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rahim 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Faarooq Rahim!

Event: STRIKE! 38
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Smith misses with a straight left.
Bukaew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bukaew moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bukaew defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bukaew.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Bukaew.
Smith tries to clinch but Bukaew is having none of it.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Bukaew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Samart Bukaew has been cut.
Smith misses with a body shot
and Bukaew counters with a nice uppercut.
Bukaew fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith 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.
Bukaew misses with a looping left.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith throws the left hand but Bukaew avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Smith gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bukaew throws a head punch that misses.
Bukaew misses with a punch to the body.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Bukaew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Bukaew lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bukaew slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bukaew wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Bukaew takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bukaew bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Bukaew throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bukaew throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukaew takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bukaew avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bukaew lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Bukaew swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bukaew slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bukaew looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith sizes up Bukaew with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bukaew sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch lands to the side of Bukaew 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bukaew manages to avoid it.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith staying out of range there.
Bukaew misses with a wild body shot.
Smith takes a swing at Bukaew's ribcage but misses.
Smith misses with a hook
and Bukaew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bukaew throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
It looks like Bukaew has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bukaew misses with a body kick.
Smith tries to clinch but Bukaew is having none of it.
It looked like Bukaew wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bukaew lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Bukaew lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Bukaew uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Smith tries to clinch up but Bukaew circles away and keeps his distance.
Donk. Smith catches Bukaew right on the button with a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bukaew misses with a hook.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith tries to clinch there but Bukaew circles away.
Bukaew scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
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 Samart Bukaew will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samart Bukaew's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Smith misses with a double jab
and Bukaew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bukaew missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bukaew fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bukaew slips a straight right by Smith.
Bukaew takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bukaew connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Bukaew takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bukaew displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith tests Bukaew's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bukaew chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Bukaew misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bukaew.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bukaew blocks a jab.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Bukaew moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Good leg kick by Bukaew.
Bukaew lands the left hand.
Bukaew looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Bukaew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Bukaew avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bukaew scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bukaew with a nice calf kick.
Bukaew scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bukaew fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Bukaew swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Bukaew throws a body shot but no joy.
Kenny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Bukaew misses its intended target.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bukaew.
Bukaew doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bukaew slips a jab from Smith.
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!
Bukaew moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Bukaew connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Bukaew slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Bukaew had a free shot at his head there.
Bukaew lands a jab to the nose.
Bukaew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Bukaew throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith misses with a straight right.
As Smith backs away, Bukaew returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bukaew connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bukaew scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Bukaew with a nice calf kick.
Bukaew throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Bukaew dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samart Bukaew's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Bukaew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bukaew walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Bukaew swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Bukaew blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bukaew lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Bukaew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bukaew scores with a spinning back kick!
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith blocks a head kick by Bukaew.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Bukaew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bukaew on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot by Smith.
Samart Bukaew is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Bukaew.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith slips under a jab.
Bukaew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Smith forces Bukaew back against the cage and clinches.
Bukaew looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Bukaew leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Smith is stalling here.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bukaew is defending well for now.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Bukaew blocks it.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bukaew.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bukaew creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Bukaew in his tracks for a moment.
Smith stalls.
Bukaew throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Bukaew tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bukaew lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Bukaew scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Bukaew blocks it.
Bukaew lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bukaew.
Bukaew has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Bukaew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bukaew scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Bukaew ducks down and throws a hook 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!
Smith tries to clinch but Bukaew moves out of range.
Bukaew feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Bukaew keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bukaew counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bukaew takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Bukaew counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Bukaew is just out of range.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Bukaew throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bukaew throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Bukaew clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Samart Bukaew's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Bukaew looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Bukaew wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bukaew scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bukaew throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bukaew under the eye.
Smith tries to clinch but Bukaew moves out of range.
Bukaew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bukaew scores with a shot to the body.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Bukaew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bukaew chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Donk. Bukaew catches Smith right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukaew cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bukaew lands a right hook to the body.
Bukaew tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Bukaew pushes him off.
Samart Bukaew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
A jab from Bukaew finds it's way through Smith's defenses. #CL2#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bukaew fails to land.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Bukaew blocks it.
Smith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bukaew up against the cage.
Bukaew avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body. #BC#
Bukaew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Bukaew slips the punch.
Bukaew avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bukaew throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bukaew throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Bukaew only half commits. #T2#
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bukaew moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bukaew is looking to counter punch.
Smith tries to clinch but Bukaew moves out of range.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bukaew lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Bukaew.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bukaew was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bukaew.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Bukaew does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bukaew fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bukaew throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bukaew.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bukaew.
Bukaew lands a high kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Bukaew moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Bukaew had his way with Kenny Smith in that round.
The cut man is working on Samart Bukaew's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Bukaew tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bukaew avoids the body shot from Smith.
A good leg kick by Bukaew.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Bukaew had a free shot at his head there.
A jab lands there for Bukaew.
Smith lunges at Bukaew with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bukaew's hand.
Smith tries to clinch
and Bukaew counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bukaew looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Bukaew keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Bukaew swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Bukaew.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukaew. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Smith looks to land a right hand but Bukaew moved out of range.
Bukaew scores with a jab.
Bukaew scores with a jab to the body.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Bukaew's shoulder, as Bukaew tries to avoid the shot.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bukaew.
Kenny Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bukaew scores with a nice head shot.
Bukaew scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bukaew misses with a hook.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith slips a jab from Bukaew.
Bukaew lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Smith clinches up with Bukaew and pushes him back against the cage.
Bukaew blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Smith throws an elbow that misses.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bukaew avoids it.
Bukaew managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Bukaew on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bukaew managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Bukaew managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Bukaew avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Bukaew on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bukaew has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bukaew avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Bukaew blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bukaew avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
A short right from Bukaew.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samart Bukaew showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bukaew, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samart Bukaew!
Samart Bukaew retains his middleweight title!
Samart Bukaew thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Kenny Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'You bastard! You killed Kenny!'.

Event: MILF 122 Frost vs Ridley 4
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Rahim 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.
Rahim takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
No luck for Rahim with that takedown attempt.
Rahim tries to clinch there but Vargas circles away.
Rahim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vargas.
Rahim slips a straight right by Vargas.
Vargas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rahim dives in for a single leg takedown but Vargas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Danny Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Faarooq Rahim.
Vargas leaves Rahim with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vargas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vargas wants it to stay on the feet.
Vargas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vargas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vargas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rahim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vargas scores with a shot to the body.
Rahim is looking to clinch but Vargas is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rahim shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vargas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like Rahim might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Rahim throws a big elbow that misses.
Rahim trying to control but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Rahim passes Vargas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rahim sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vargas defending well though.
Rahim missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rahim scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rahim moves nicely into side control.
Vargas defending against the ground and pound. #T2#
Rahim working the body and head with strikes.
Rahim controlling the position from side mount.
Rahim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rahim lands a few punches from side control.
Rahim trying to control the position but Vargas is working away.
Vargas takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rahim creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vargas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rahim lands some shots froms side control.
Rahim trying to control the action but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Vargas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vargas tries to get out of the position.#T3#
The referee asks Rahim politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rahim prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vargas is not content to let Rahim control the position.
Rahim scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rahim works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rahim throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rahim lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Vargas wants to control but Rahim postures up.
Rahim moves into full mount! #T4#
Rahim raining down shots from the mount!
Rahim breaks from Vargas's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rahim working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rahim unloading with bombs!
Rahim dominating with strikes here.#ROC2#Vargas is rocked!
Rahim looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Vargas 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 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Faarooq Rahim!

Event: OFK 439 - Bol Vs Anderson
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bol at a distance.
Anderson slips under a jab from Bol.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bol has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good exchange - Bol coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like Jones Anderson has been cut.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bol throws an off balance right hand
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bol misses with a left hand
and Anderson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bol throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
We've been informed that Anderson 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.
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Bol off the cage and back into 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!
Anderson walks into a straight right hand from Bol.
Bol rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Bol.
Good leg kick by Anderson.
Bol digs a good hook to Anderson's body.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anderson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bol's hands.
Nice body punch from Anderson. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Bol misses the target.
Anderson tries to clinch but Bol moves out of range.
Bol connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.
Bol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anderson.
Bol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters with a nice body shot.
Anderson sizes up Bol with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bol has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bol needs to keep his hands up - Anderson had a free shot at his head there.
A head kick from Anderson lands but Bol takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Yar Bol has been cut.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Bol.
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!
Bol throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick by Bol misses
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bol walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Bol does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Anderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bols jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bol throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Anderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anderson misses with an elbow over the top.
Anderson connects with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
Anderson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bol lands an uppercut.
Bol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bol is breathing heavily.
Bol managing to block the knees to the body from Anderson.
Anderson gets through Bol's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bol has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Bol misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bol avoids the damage to the body.
Bol throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bol blocks an uppercut.
Anderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Anderson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Anderson. #BC#
Bol breaks the clinch.
Bol jabs at Anderson's body.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anderson.
Bol is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bol throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Anderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bol.
Bol throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson scores with the left hand. Bol knows he should have avoided that one.
Bol throws a head kick that misses.
Bol misses with a looping right.
Anderson scores with a push kick.
Bol throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Anderson.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Bol saw that one coming.
Bol is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bol's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bol scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#Bol is rocked!
Anderson drops Bol with a huge uppercut! Bol drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Anderson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jones Anderson! Jones Anderson retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Jones Anderson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: STRIKE! 35
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Elizondo throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Kenny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Elizondo.
Elizondo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Elizondo scores with a body shot.
Elizondo walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Elizondo takes one to the chin there.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Elizondo takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elizondo throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Elizondo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elizondo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Elizondo.
Elizondo throws a big shot that misses.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
Elizondo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Elizondo walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Elizondo lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Elizondo throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Elizondo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Elizondo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Elizondo.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Elizondo's shoulder, as Elizondo tries to avoid the shot.
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Elizondo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith with a jab.
A big right from Elizondo misses.
Smith misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Elizondo misses.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elizondo swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Elizondo misses with a low kick.
Elizondo throws a leg kick but Smith checks it.
Elizondo pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Smith connects with a right hand. Elizondo shakes it off.
Elizondo loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Elizondo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
A jab from Elizondo misses.
Elizondo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Elizondo on the side of the head.
Elizondo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Elizondo's head but Elizondo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Elizondo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
Elizondo lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Elizondo moved out of range.
It seemed like Elizondo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith throws a jab when Elizondo was well out of range.
Smith staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elizondo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Elizondo throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith throws a hook but Elizondo blocks it.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith misses with a hook.
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 Kenny Smith will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elizondo.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith lands with a straight right. Elizondo didn't see that one coming.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Elizondo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elizondo.
Smith throws a hook but Elizondo blocks it.
Elizondo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Elizondo's sensitive parts.
A jab from Elizondo misses.
Smith scores with the left hand. Elizondo knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith connects with a right hand. Elizondo shakes it off.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Elizondo.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith backing away here, and Elizondo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A shot to the liver by Elizondo. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Elizondo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elizondo lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Good shot there by Smith.#T1#
Smith misses with a straight left.
Elizondo punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Elizondo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Elizondo tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Smith 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.
Smith connects with a jab.
Elizondo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Elizondo lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Smith throws a jab when Elizondo was well out of range.
Smith misses with a hook. Elizondo ducked under it nicely.
Elizondo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Elizondo coming out on top.
Smith avoids the body shot from Elizondo.
Elizondo throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Elizondo backs away looking to recover.
Smith cracks Elizondo with an open hand slap.#T2#
Elizondo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Elizondo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Elizondo blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slapping leg kick lands for Elizondo.
Smith lands a nice hook to Elizondo's body. Elizondo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Elizondo doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Smith throws a body punch but Elizondo moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Elizondo momentarily.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Elizondo throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Elizondo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Smith throws a hook but Elizondo avoids it easily.
Gaizka Elizondo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Elizondo counters with a straight right hand.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Elizondo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Elizondo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Elizondo throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elizondo.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elizondo was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith connects with a jab.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Elizondo.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Elizondo.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
Elizondo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Elizondo blocks a jab.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elizondo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Elizondo slips under a jab.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Elizondo moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Kenny Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Elizondo is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Elizondo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Elizondo throws a head kick that misses.
Elizondo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Smith lands with a straight right. Elizondo didn't see that one coming.
Elizondo swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Elizondo misses.
Elizondo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Elizondo.
Smith lands with a nice combination. Elizondo backs away looking to recover.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Elizondo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith walks into a jab.
Elizondo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elizondo scores with a punch to the head.
Good leg kick by Smith.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elizondo was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
A big right from Smith misses.
Elizondo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith scores with a kick to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Elizondo.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Elizondo 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.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elizondo.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses the jab.
Elizondo throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Elizondo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith half committed to a counter leg kick.
Elizondo checks a low kick from Smith.
Elizondo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kenny Smith.
Well Smith 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Kenny Smith!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Kenny Smith!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Kenny Smith!

Kenny Smith wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Kenny Smith 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.
Gaizka Elizondo was interviewed post fight and said 'gonna take some time off '.

Event: MILF 120 Jovonovich vs Ridley
Date: Sep 11, 2024

#R1##CL#
Lopez darts in and clinches Rahim up against the cage.
Rahim throws a punch but it's blocked by Lopez.
Rahim throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rahim tries to pull guard but Lopez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rahim fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Rahim manages to pull guard.
Rahim keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Lopez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Rahim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lopez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lopez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Rahim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Rahim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lopez trying to control the position but Rahim is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lopez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rahim!
Rahim is trying desperately to improve position.
Lopez landing strikes from the mount.
Lopez looking to control but Rahim is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lopez prevents Rahim from getting the reversal.
Lopez wants to control the pace but Rahim is squirming around nicely.
Rahim is looking to improve his position but Lopez isn't that keen on the idea.
Rahim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lopez with a couple of short strikes.
Rahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Rahim is trying desperately to improve position.
Lopez landing punches. #CUT#It looks like Majid Rahim has been cut.
Lopez controlling from mount.
Lopez cracks Rahim with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rahim is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rahim is looking to escape.
Lopez working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lopez in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lopez wants to control the pace but Rahim is squirming around nicely.
Rahim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Rahim is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lopez looking to control but Rahim is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lopez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lopez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rahim is looking to escape.
Rahim wants to hold on but Lopez pushes him away.
Lopez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rahim can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rahim taking shots to the head.
Lopez avoids the attempt from Rahim to control.
Lopez controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Rahim is trying to escape the mount.
Lopez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lopez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #CUT#That has opened up Majid Rahim's cut even more.
Rahim is working to get back to half guard.
Lopez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC#Rahim is rocked!#CUT#Majid Rahim'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 Majid Rahim's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Louie Lopez!

Event: MILF 117 Ridley vs Rahim
Date: Aug 25, 2024

#R1#
Ridley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rahim tries to clinch up but Ridley circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Rahim has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Rahim gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ridley regains guard.
Rahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Ridley is retaining full guard.
Rahim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rahim wants to control from the top but Ridley keeps moving.
Ridley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Ridley has his foot on Rahim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rahim works his way back into a safe position though.
Rahim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rahim's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rahim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rahim scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ridley keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Ridley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Rahim postures up and lands a big shot to Ridley's brow.
Ridley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ridley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rahim controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Ridley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahim is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rahim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rahim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ridley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ridley can't keep his opponent in guard - Rahim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ridley is trying to control but can't.
Rahim is nestled in close to Ridley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rahim wants to control but Ridley is keeping him busy.
Rahim looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ridley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ridley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Ridley looking for a guillotine here but Rahim defends easily.
Rahim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rahim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ridley's head.
Rahim trying to control but Ridley is working from the bottom.
Rahim scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Ridley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Ridley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Ridley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahim lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Ridley is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Rahim frees his head nicely. Oh but Ridley has switched to an armbar! Rahim is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Luke Ridley!
Luke Ridley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 431 - Garrincha Vs Wulf
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Bol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bol throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boytsov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bol throws an overhand right that lands on Boytsov's shoulder, as Boytsov tries to avoid the shot.
Yar Bol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boytsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bol.#KD#
Bol lands a big head kick that sends Boytsov tumbling to the mat! Bol takes a step backwards and waves Boytsov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Boytsov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Dmitry Boytsov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boytsov drops his hands momentarily and Bol needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Boytsov just on the top of the head. Boytsov drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Boytsov - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yar Bol!
The defeated Dmitry Boytsov had this to say: 'I don't care'.

Event: STRIKE! 32
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Smith looks to throw the jab but Bukaew is out of range.
Bukaew scores with a jab to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Bukaew lands with a good body shot.
Bukaew throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bukaew misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice body punch from Bukaew.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bukaew was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Bukaew throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Bukaew is out of range.
Bukaew flicks out a counter leg kick but Smith steps away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bukaew counters with an inside leg kick.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bukaew connects with a crisp jab.
Bukaew misses with a body shot.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Bukaew looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bukaew lands with a shot to the body.
Bukaew listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Bukaew slips a jab from Smith.
Bukaew lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Bukaew lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Bukaew buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
Smith avoids the body shot from Bukaew.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Bukaew keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bukaew fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bukaew swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
A nice leg kick from Bukaew, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bukaew thumps Smith with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bukaew.
Bukaew 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bukaew misses with a looping left.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bukaew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Bukaew takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bukaew throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Bukaew only half commits. #T2#
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
Bukaew misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Bukaew throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Bukaew misses with a straight right.
Bukaew throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Bukaew manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bukaew looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Bukaew moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bukaew.
Bukaew throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bukaew misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Bukaew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Bukaew manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bukaew throws a body shot but no joy.
Bukaew lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bukaew throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Bukaew swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Bukaew dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bukaew throws a head kick that misses.
Bukaew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bukaew moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bukaew slips under a jab.
Bukaew scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice jab there from Bukaew.
Bukaew misses with a straight right.
Bukaew swings for the body but Smith moves out of range. #CL#
Smith has managed to clinch.
Bukaew tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bukaew.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bukaew. #BC2#
Bukaew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bukaew moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukaew tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Bukaew thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bukaew paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bukaew throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bukaew finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Bukaew fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Smith checks the leg kick.
Bukaew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bukaew.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukaew. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Bukaew.
Good standup being displayed there by Bukaew as he connects with a hook.
Bukaew scores with a decent looking hook.
Bukaew with a nice calf kick.
Bukaew lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a jab when Bukaew was well out of range.
Bukaew throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bukaew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Bukaew counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bukaew throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Bukaew swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bukaew swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Bukaew tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Smith wants to clinch up but Bukaew keeps it at a distance.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bukaew misses with a right hand
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bukaew.
Smith catches Bukaew with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith backing away here, and Bukaew unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bukaew misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bukaew lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
That kick from Bukaew tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith cracks Bukaew with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bukaew takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Bukaew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bukaew throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith defending well as Bukaew loads up on a big left hand.
Bukaew moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Samart Bukaew seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bukaew throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Bukaew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Bukaew moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bukaew looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bukaew.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith tests Bukaew's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bukaew throws a leg kick that misses.
Bukaew throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bukaew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Bukaew avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bukaew connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Smith instigates a clinch.
Bukaew working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocking some punches.
Bukaew is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bukaew fails to land.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Bukaew misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Smith looking to stall. #BC2#
Bukaew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Bukaew throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bukaew slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Bukaew moves away and avoids it.
Bukaew keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bukaew loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Bukaew throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Bukaew scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bukaew misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Bukaew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bukaew to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bukaew.
Smith feints and then cracks Bukaew's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bukaew down.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Bukaew misses with a leg kick.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bukaew works the jab nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Bukaew misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith half committed to a counter leg kick.
Smith throws a body punch but Bukaew moves out of range.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bukaew throws out the jab.
Bukaew throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Bukaew cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bukaew misses with a body kick.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Samart Bukaew just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Smith slips a straight right by Bukaew.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Bukaew checks it.
Bukaew looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bukaew can pounce on him.
Bukaew takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Bukaew thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Bukaew attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Bukaew pushes him off.
Bukaew looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bukaew checks it well.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bukaew manages to avoid it.
Bukaew misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a body punch but Bukaew moves out of range.
Bukaew throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bukaew manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bukaew appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukaew scores with a jab to the body.
Samart Bukaew is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bukaew on the side of the head.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Bukaew.
Bukaew fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bukaew looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bukaew swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bukaew! But no joy.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bukaew.
Bukaew tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Bukaew throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith tries to clinch up but Bukaew circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bukaew swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bukaew misses the jab.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bukaew.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Bukaew connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bukaew.
Bukaew throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bukaew takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Bukaew misses with a looping right.
Smith throws a quick counter head kick but Bukaew was just out of range.
Smith moves out of range as Bukaew strikes.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Bukaew keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Bukaew misses.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Bukaew dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Bukaew will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bukaew blocks a leg kick.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Bukaew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Bukaew swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Bukaew misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith backing away here, and Bukaew unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bukaew looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Bukaew dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Smith tries to clinch but Bukaew is having none of it.
Bukaew looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bukaew 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.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Bukaew takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith jabs at Bukaew's body.
Bukaew with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith tries to move into range but Bukaew moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith lands a head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bukaew is able to avoid easily.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bukaew.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bukaew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Bukaew throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith throws a low kick but Bukaew moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick from Smith.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bukaew.
Smith 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.
Bukaew lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.#T1#
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bukaew stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bukaew slips a straight right by Smith.
Bukaew scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Smith misses.
Bukaew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Kenny Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith throws a hook to the side of Bukaew's head but Bukaew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bukaew looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Bukaew.
Bukaew pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Bukaew settles back down.
Nice jab there from Bukaew.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bukaew.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith throws out a leg kick but Bukaew moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
Bukaew scores with a leg kick.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Bukaew.
Bukaew only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Bukaew with an uppercut!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bukaew connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bukaew 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Bukaew throws a body kick that misses.
Smith wants to clinch up but Bukaew keeps it at a distance.
Bukaew slips under a jab from Smith.
Bukaew only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Bukaew, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bukaew throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bukaew with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith punishes Bukaew's body with a nice straight punch.
Bukaew lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bukaew checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bukaew! But no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kenny Smith.
I think Bukaew has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:49
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 46:50
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samart Bukaew!
Samart Bukaew is the new middleweight champion!
Samart Bukaew decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Kenny Smith had this to say: 'You bastard! You killed Kenny!'.

Event: MILF 114 Frost vs Jovonovich
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
OH! Rahim has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Igwe smells blood and charges in for the finish! Igwe unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Rahim sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Uche Igwe!

Event: MILF 113 Ridley vs Vargas
Date: Aug 09, 2024

#R1#
Raikkonen dives in and grabs Rahim's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rahim pushes down on Raikkonen's head and hops out.
Rahim missing with a left hand there. Raikkonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Rahim.
Rahim fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Raikkonen fails to land the takedown.
Rahim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Raikkonen but Raikkonen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Raikkonen feints the counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Rahim as Raikkonen shoots in.
Faarooq Rahim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Raikkonen.
Raikkonen shoots in but no luck this time.
Rahim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Raikkonen.
Raikkonen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rahim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Raikkonen somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rahim as he jumps to the side.
Rahim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Raikkonen. #T1##TD2#
Raikkonen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Raikkonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Raikkonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rahim keeping moving, preventing Raikkonen from controlling successfully.
Raikkonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Rahim seems keen to control Raikkonen's posture.
Rahim wants to sweep here but Raikkonen controlling him for the moment.
Rahim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Raikkonen landing some decent shots from guard.
Rahim trying to control the position here.
Raikkonen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Rahim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Raikkonen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Raikkonen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rahim is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Raikkonen is retaining full guard.
Raikkonen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rahim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raikkonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rahim's guard. #REVB#
Raikkonen won't allow Rahim to sweep him here.
Rahim seems keen to control Raikkonen's posture.
Raikkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahim controlling the position.#T3#
Raikkonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rahim is controlling Raikkonen's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahim looking for a sweep. Not yet Rahim, not yet.
Rahim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rahim definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rahim 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.
Raikkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahim looking for a sweep. Not yet Rahim, not yet.
Raikkonen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Raikkonen won't allow Rahim to sweep him here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Raikkonen working some strikes from top position.
Rahim trying to control the position here.
Raikkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Raikkonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raikkonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rahim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Raikkonen scores with a takedown into Rahim's guard.
Raikkonen trying to control but Rahim is working from the bottom.
Rahim has control of Raikkonen's left arm, preventing Raikkonen from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raikkonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Raikkonen looking to sit in guard and control but Rahim gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
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 Faarooq Rahim will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rahim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Raikkonen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Raikkonen closes the distance and clinches up with Rahim, looking for a takedown. Raikkonen pushes Rahim against the cage but Rahim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Raikkonen.
Faarooq Rahim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Raikkonen.#TD#
Raikkonen tries to sprawl but Rahim drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rahim slips a nice elbow through Raikkonen's hands, connecting with Raikkonen's forehead.
Raikkonen is trying to maintain the position but Rahim is very close to passing his half guard.
Rahim working over Raikkonen with some ground and pound. Raikkonen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Raikkonen is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikkonen taking some punishment here, with Rahim in his half guard.
Rahim throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Raikkonen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rahim makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Raikkonen is pulling down on Rahim's head. It's preventing any offense from Rahim, at least for the moment.
Rahim trying to control but Raikkonen is working from the bottom.
Rahim is working Raikkonen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Raikkonen can't keep his opponent in guard - Rahim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Raikkonen is trying to control but can't.
Rahim content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Raikkonen tries to roll over but Rahim keeps him under control.
Raikkonen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Raikkonen is retaining full guard.
Raikkonen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Raikkonen 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.
Rahim working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Raikkonen's head.
Rahim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Raikkonen's head.
Rahim scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rahim throws a strike but Raikkonen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Raikkonen won't allow Rahim to sweep him here.
Raikkonen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rahim is pulling down on Raikkonen's head. It's preventing any offense from Raikkonen, at least for the moment.
Rahim keeping moving, preventing Raikkonen from controlling successfully. #T3#
Rahim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Raikkonen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Raikkonen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Raikkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raikkonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rahim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raikkonen is in close to Rahim's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rahim is adopting a defensive guard.
Raikkonen wants to control from the top but Rahim keeps moving. #T4#
Raikkonen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rahim trying to control the position here.
Faarooq Rahim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Raikkonen wants to control from the top but Rahim keeps moving.
Raikkonen throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raikkonen being controlled here momentarily.
Raikkonen wants to control from the top but Rahim keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Faarooq Rahim dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Rahim lands with an overhand left.
Jukka Raikkonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raikkonen fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Raikkonen.
Raikkonen throws a shot from downtown. Rahim moves away and avoids it.
Rahim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Faarooq Rahim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukka Raikkonen.
Raikkonen fails with the takedown.
Rahim half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rahim looks to throw the jab but Raikkonen is out of range.
Raikkonen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rahim defends well and Raikkonen ends up having to push Rahim into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rahim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raikkonen.#TD#
Rahim changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Raikkonen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rahim working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raikkonen keeps working.
Raikkonen is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Rahim cracks Raikkonen with a big right hand but Raikkonen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Check out the look on Rahim's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rahim lands a few punches from side control.
Raikkonen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rahim off and has taken his back!
Raikkonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rahim trying to control the hands but Raikkonen breaks the grip.
Rahim turns into Raikkonen and is now in his guard.
Rahim makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rahim showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Raikkonen keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
Rahim is looking to work some ground and pound but Raikkonen has wrist control.#T2#
Raikkonen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Raikkonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rahim is one step ahead there.
Raikkonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rahim manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
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!
Raikkonen wants to control from the top but Rahim keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rahim holds on and takes a little breather.
Raikkonen looking to pass the guard.
Raikkonen trying to control but Rahim is working from the bottom. #T3#
Raikkonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Raikkonen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rahim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raikkonen's guard. #REVR#
Rahim won't allow Raikkonen to sweep him here.
Raikkonen is pulling down on Rahim's head. It's preventing any offense from Rahim, at least for the moment.
Rahim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Raikkonen's head.
Raikkonen keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
Raikkonen 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.#T4#
Rahim throws a big elbow that misses.
Raikkonen controls Rahim momentarily but Rahim frees himself.
Raikkonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Raikkonen, not yet.
Rahim wants to control from the top but Raikkonen keeps moving.
Rahim lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rahim postures up and lands a big shot to Raikkonen's brow.
Rahim lands a couple of digs.
Raikkonen has momentary wrist control but Rahim slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Raikkonen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rahim defends it easily.
Rahim landing some decent shots from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Faarooq Rahim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rahim 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Faarooq Rahim!

Event: STRIKE! 29
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Smith steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hopson. That one must have hurt.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hopson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hopson scrambles back to his feet.
Kenny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands a nice looking body kick.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Hopson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Smith throws a hook but Hopson avoids it easily.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hopson misses with a body kick.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hopson connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hopson.
Hopson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Smith is able to avoid easily.
Smith moves out of range as Hopson throws a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Hopson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopson.
Smith throws a jab when Hopson was well out of range.
Smith wants to slow Hopson down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hopson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopson misses with a body shot.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hopson can pounce on him.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopson throws out the jab.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
Hopson tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Hopson misses with a low kick.
Smith cracks Hopson with an open hand slap.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Hopson moved away.
It seemed like Hopson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hopson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Hopson tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in 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!
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopson. #T2#
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A cross from Hopson lands.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hopson at a distance.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopson moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Hopson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopson.
Donk. Smith catches Hopson right on the button with a cross.
Hopson is looking to land body kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hopson.
Hopson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Hopson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopson staying out of range there.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Hopson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith misses with a straight left.
A jab from Hopson misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Smith misses with the body kick
enabling Hopson to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Hopson seems unphased.
Smith throws a hook but Hopson avoids it easily.
Hopson walks into a jab.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Hopson off the cage and back into range.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Hopson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hopson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hopson scores with a leg kick.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Smith lands a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Hopson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hopson is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Nice body kick from Hopson.
Hopson needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hopson checks it well.
Hopson misses with a body kick.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopson can do to turn this around?
Hopson avoids the head kick by Smith.
Hopson throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith scores with a hook.
Smith is looking to clinch but Hopson is avoiding it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hopson, as that shot connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hopson.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Kenny Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Hopson.
Hopson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopson lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hopson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hopson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopson.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Hopson saw that one coming.#T2#
Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith throws a push kick but Hopson slaps the foot to one side.
Hopson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith misses the jab.
It seemed like Hopson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hopson moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Hopson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hopson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice uppercut lands for Hopson. That snapped Smith's head back.
Hopson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith throws a push kick but Hopson slaps the foot to one side.
Hopson misses with a body shot.
Hopson throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hopson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopson misses the body punch
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopson looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hopson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hopson slips under a jab from Smith.
Hopson blocks the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Hopson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hopson slips a jab from Smith.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Hopson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab from Smith.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hopson misses with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Hopson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hopson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopson is just out of range.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Hopson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopson misses with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith moves out of range as Hopson throws a body kick.
Hopson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Hopson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Hopson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Hopson moved away.
Hopson lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Hopson throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hopson.
Hopson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hopson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hopson is looking to land body kicks.
Hopson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Smith moves out of range as Hopson throws a body kick.
Smith defending well as Hopson loads up on a big left hand.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Hopson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith blocks a jab.#T2#
Smith avoids the body shot from Hopson.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith connects with a right hand. Hopson shakes it off.
Smith throws a right and a left that Hopson avoids nicely.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Hopson looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
Smith jabs Hopson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopson throws a body kick that misses.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopson lands an overhand right.
Hopson moves away from the strike by Smith.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smith crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hopson - the referee stops the clock and Smith gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hopson. Smith manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Hopson dodges the punch combination from Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Kenny Smith did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hopson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hopson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Hopson walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Hopson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hopson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith defending well as Hopson loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Smith has Hopson up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Hopson trying to land knees to the body.
Hopson lands a left hand.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Hopson misses with the head strike.
Hopson misses with the head strike.
Hopson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Hopson struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith has Hopson pushed against the cage.
Hopson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hopson is defending well for now.
Hopson tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Hopson shrugs off. #BC2#
Hopson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hopson misses with a low kick.
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith swinging wildly here. #T2#
Smith throws the left hand but Hopson avoids the punch easily.
Hopson loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Hopson misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith slips under a jab from Hopson.
Hopson moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Hopson connects with a leg kick.
Hopson ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Hopson lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Hopson throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Hopson only half commits.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hopson. That did some damage!
Hopson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith moves out of range as Hopson throws a body kick.
Hopson wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kenny Smith will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith scores with a kick to the midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hopson.
Hopson dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Smith moves out of range as Hopson throws a body kick.
Hopson throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Hopson moves out of range easily.
Hopson throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Smith wants to clinch.
Hopson defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Hopson off balance momentarily.
Jacob Hopson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith misses with a hook. Hopson ducked under it nicely.
Hopson misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Hopson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hopson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopson tries a quick counter leg kick but Smith is wise to it.
Hopson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hopson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Hopson's belly button to the back.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hopson's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from Hopson misses its intended target.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hopson takes one on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Hopson scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A left lands for Smith.
Hopson moves out of range of the body kick from Smith. #T2#
Smith throws a hook to the side of Hopson's head but Hopson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Smith misses with a hook.
Hopson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hopson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hopson throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hopson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith moves away from the strike by Hopson.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hopson.
Smith tests Hopson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hopson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopson. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenny Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith misses with an uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:46
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:47

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

Event: MILF 108 Rahim vs Vinkovic
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1##CL#
Rahim clinches up with Vinkovic and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Vinkovic breaks the clinch.
Rahim wants to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vinkovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Majid Rahim has been cut.
Vinkovic works the jab nicely.
Rahim is looking to clinch. #CL#
Rahim moves into the clinch.
Vinkovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vinkovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinkovic lands a body shot.
Rahim tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vinkovic just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Rahim decides to pull guard.
Vinkovic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Rahim looking for a guillotine here but Vinkovic defends easily. #T1##SUB#
Rahim looking for a guillotine here but Vinkovic defends easily.
Vinkovic wants to control from the top but Rahim keeps moving.
Vinkovic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Rahim looking for a guillotine here but Vinkovic defends easily. #SUB#
Vinkovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2##SUB#
Rahim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vinkovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Rahim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Rahim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vinkovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Vinkovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rahim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vinkovic has managed to get both his arms back between Rahim's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rahim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vinkovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vinkovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Vinkovic is posturing up here but Rahim has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Vinkovic tries to roll out but it's too tight and Vinkovic has to tap! Slick submission there by Rahim!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Majid Rahim!

Event: OFK 422 - Mangold Vs Martin
Date: Jul 21, 2024

#R1#
Dudeson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bol tries to avoid it but Dudeson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bol to the ground. Bol escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dudeson lands with a slapping head kick.
Dudeson throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Bol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dudeson misses with a straight right.
Bol is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Bol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bol scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bol connects with a right hand. Dudeson shakes it off.
Dude Dudeson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bol uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bol throws a hook but Dudeson avoids it easily.
And Dudeson tries to counter it with a takedown but Bol pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dudeson moves away.
Bol connects with a superb combination that knocks Dudeson out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Bol before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Dudeson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yar Bol!
The defeated Dude Dudeson had this to say: 'What can I say, im still the king between the sheets. Ladies hit me up 904-The-Dude!!!'.

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