Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Tetrev vs Chai
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Ainsworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Vrjalya attempts a counter takedown but Ainsworth avoids it well and moves away.
Ainsworth lands a glancing blow to the side of Vrjalya's head.
A low kick from Ainsworth misses #TD#
and Vrjalya counters with a single leg into guard. Ainsworth didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ainsworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vrjalya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ainsworth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vrjalya is working hard here to advance position.
Vrjalya trying to control the position from guard on top but Ainsworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya looking to pass the guard.
Ainsworth seems keen to control Vrjalya's posture.
Vrjalya passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Vrjalya working away.
Ainsworth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ainsworth wants to control but Vrjalya postures up.
Ainsworth tries to buck Vrjalya off but Vrjalya is having none of it.
Vrjalya trying to control the position but Ainsworth is working away.
Ainsworth can't do much from the bottom here.
Ainsworth is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vrjalya trying to mount his opponent but Ainsworth defends it.
Vrjalya trying to control from half guard but Ainsworth is working away.
Ainsworth is looking to control Vrjalya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ainsworth avoid being mounted?#T2#
Vrjalya tries to pass to full mount but Ainsworth defends it.
Ainsworth wants to improve his position but Vrjalya is controlling well.
Vrjalya is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ainsworth!
Vrjalya avoids the attempt from Ainsworth to control.
Vrjalya fails to take his opponent's back.
Vrjalya prevents Ainsworth from getting the reversal.
Ainsworth tries to lock up and control but Vrjalya gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vrjalya controlling from mount. #SUB#
Vrjalya is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ainsworth has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ainsworth can't escape the position. #T3#
Ainsworth wants to hold on but Vrjalya pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ainsworth is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ainsworth prevents Vrjalya from taking his back.
Vrjalya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ainsworth is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ainsworth regains half guard.
Ainsworth wants to get back to full guard.
Ainsworth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vrjalya wants to control from the top but Ainsworth keeps moving.
Ainsworth keeping full guard, as Vrjalya tries to pass. #T4#
Vrjalya preventing the sweep.
Ainsworth tries to strike from the bottom.
Ainsworth keeping full guard, as Vrjalya tries to pass.
Vrjalya postures up.
Vrjalya slips nicely into half guard.
Vrjalya seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ainsworth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ainsworth trying to control here. #SUB#
Vrjalya is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vrjalya tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ainsworth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Vrjalya dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Vrjalya avoids the body shot from Ainsworth.
Vrjalya tries to counter with a takedown but Ainsworth is quick to defend against it.
Ainsworth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vrjalya.
Ainsworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vrjalya was well out of range. Poor timing from Ainsworth.
Ainsworth tries a low kick but Vrjalya avoids it.
Ainsworth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ainsworth scores with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ainsworth. #T1#
Ainsworth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ainsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ainsworth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vrjalya changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ainsworth scores with a hook to the body. Vrjalya takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ainsworth misses with a low kick.
Vrjalya feinted with a counter takedown.
Ainsworth tests Vrjalya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ainsworth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
A punch combination from Ainsworth misses.
Vrjalya feinted with a counter takedown.
Ainsworth throws a shot from downtown. Vrjalya moves away and avoids it.
Vrjalya appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vrjalya checks the leg kick.
Ainsworth misses with a right hand #TD#
and Vrjalya counters with a shoot takedown. Ainsworth fights it but they end up in guard.
Ainsworth looking to control.
Ainsworth keeping full guard, as Vrjalya tries to pass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ainsworth wants to sweep but no luck.
Vrjalya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ainsworth wants to sweep but no luck.
Vrjalya postures up.
Vrjalya stands and throws Ainsworth's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Ainsworth can't do much from the bottom here.
Ainsworth is being controlled here.
Vrjalya trying to control the position but Ainsworth is working away.
Vrjalya just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Ainsworth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vrjalya wants to control but Ainsworth is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Ainsworth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ainsworth is looking for a sweep.
Ainsworth keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Vrjalya looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ainsworth can't do much from the bottom here.
Ainsworth is not content to let Vrjalya control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ainsworth can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vrjalya prevents Ainsworth from escaping the position.
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Vrjalya moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Ainsworth 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A low kick from Ainsworth misses #TD#
and Vrjalya counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ainsworth won't be happy with that.
Vrjalya controls the position.
Ainsworth is trying to control Vrjalya's posture but Vrjalya avoids it.
Vrjalya trying to control the position but Ainsworth is working away.
Ainsworth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vrjalya wants to get back to full guard.
Ainsworth keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vrjalya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya moves into full guard.
Ainsworth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vrjalya is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Ainsworth wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving.
Vrjalya is trying to keep Ainsworth in close.
Ainsworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vrjalya is keeping the position for now.
Vrjalya trying to control the position.
Ainsworth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vrjalya tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Vrjalya looking for subs off his back but Ainsworth has passed one foot through into half guard.
Vrjalya is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vrjalya manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ainsworth looking to pass the guard.
Ainsworth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vrjalya 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.#SUB#
Vrjalya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ainsworth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ainsworth stopping the sweep attempt from Vrjalya.#T3#
Ainsworth trying to control but Vrjalya is working from the bottom.
Vrjalya working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ainsworth.
Vrjalya tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ken Vrjalya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ainsworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vrjalya is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ainsworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vrjalya half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ainsworth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wilfred Ainsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ainsworth.
Vrjalya takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Ainsworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vrjalya moves away.
A leg kick checked by Vrjalya.
Vrjalya drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ainsworth sprawls and moves away.
A low kick from Ainsworth is predictable there #TD#
and Vrjalya counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vrjalya stopping the sweep attempt from Ainsworth.
Vrjalya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ainsworth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ainsworth pulls Vrjalya in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vrjalya engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

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 Ken Vrjalya.
I think Vrjalya has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Vrjalya!
Ken Vrjalya took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fantasy Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Sunrise 18
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
A slow jab from Nickle misses its intended target.
Hao Ming connects with a looping right hand.
Hao Ming lands a nice shot that snaps Nickle's head back.
Nickle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nickle slips under a jab.
Hao Ming lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Dill Nickle has been cut.
Nickle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Nickle clinches up with Hao Ming and pushes him back against the ropes.
Hao Ming looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hao Ming is trying to break the clinch but Nickle is controlling him.#BC#
Hao Ming's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hao Ming pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fung Hao Ming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hao Ming throws a shot from downtown. Nickle moves away and avoids it.
Nickle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hao Ming throws a hook to the side of Nickle's head but Nickle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickle cracks Hao Ming with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hao Ming throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Nickle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Hao Ming misses the target.
Hao Ming avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hao Ming misses with a right hand
and Nickle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hao Ming scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hao Ming misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Hao Ming misses.
Nickle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hao Ming misses with an uppercut
and Nickle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hao Ming throws a sloppy head kick and Nickle moves out of range easily.
Nickle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hao Ming throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nickle.
Hao Ming throws a lazy uppercut
and Nickle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hao Ming misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.
Hao Ming is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Nickle just misses with a punch to the body.
Nickle misses with a wild combination.
Hao Ming throws an off balance right hand
and Hao Ming takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hao Ming takes one on the button.
Nickle blocks a jab.
Hao Ming throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Nickle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hao Ming misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickle counters with a stiff right hand.
Nickle misses with a hook.
Nickle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickle slips a straight right by Hao Ming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hao Ming fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hao Ming misses with a hook
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hao Ming throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dill Nickle will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dill Nickle's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nickle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hao Mings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nickle scores with a sloppy right hand. Hao Ming should have avoided that one.
Hao Ming swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A cross from Hao Ming lands.
Hao Ming misses with a straight right.
A cross from Hao Ming lands.
Hao Ming fails to land with a series of punches.
Nickle has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice cross by Hao Ming.
Fung Hao Ming is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickle works the jab nicely.
Hao Ming tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hao Ming misses with a jab to the body
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Nickle. Those never looked like landing.
Hao Ming swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hao Ming connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nickle scrambles back to his feet.
Hao Ming misses with a right hand
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Nickle scores with a nice strike.
Hao Ming throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fung Hao Ming is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hao Ming misses with a hook. Nickle ducked under it nicely.
Hao Ming swings widly with a right hand
and Nickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hao Ming misses with an uppercut. Nickle saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Hao Ming throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nickle! But no joy.
Nickle moves away from the strike by Hao Ming.
Nickle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hao Ming misses with a left hand
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut.
Hao Ming misses with a right hand
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut.
Hao Ming misses with a few strikes there.
Dill Nickle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nickle staying out of range there.
Hao Ming lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hao Ming misses with a looping left.#T2#
Hao Ming swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickle avoids the head kick by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nickle.
Nice defenses there by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hao Ming throws a head kick but Nickle moves out of range.
Hao Ming loads up on a big right hand but Nickle slips the punch.
Hao Ming lands a really nice looking cross but Nickle seems unphased.
Hao Ming looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hao Ming throws a right hand that misses
letting Nickle counter with a right hand.
Nickle defending well as Hao Ming loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hao Ming throws a lazy uppercut
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hao Ming misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Nickle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hao Ming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dill Nickle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dill Nickle's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Hao Ming.
Nickle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hao Ming.
Nickle slips a straight right by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Nickle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nickle dodges the punch combination from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hao Ming misses with an uppercut. Nickle saw that one coming.
Nickle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nickle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hao Ming paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hao Ming throws a head kick that misses
and Nickle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle lands a jab to Hao Ming's midsection.#CL2#
Nickle clinches up with Hao Ming and pushes him back against the ropes.
Nickle lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hao Ming wants to get back to striking at distance but Nickle won't allow it. #BC#
Hao Ming breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Hao Ming misses with an uppercut
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut.
Nickle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hao Ming, as that shot connected.
Hao Ming throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hao Ming throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hao Ming throws a right hand that misses
and Nickle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hao Ming misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Hao Ming throws a poor cross that misses
letting Nickle counter with a right hand.
Hao Ming catches Nickle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hao Ming staying out of range there.
Hao Ming throwing a counter right hand but Nickle manages to avoid it.
Hao Ming thuds his right hand into Nickle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hao Ming connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nickle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hao Ming.
Nickle looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Hao Ming misses with a left hand
and Hao Ming takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nickle missing with a left hand there. Hao Ming was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hao Ming throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nickle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hao Ming misses with a right hand
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Nickle slips under a jab.
Hao Ming works over Nickle's head and body with a nice combination.
Hao Ming dodges the punch combination from Nickle.
Hao Ming was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hao Ming misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hao Ming throws a shot from downtown. Nickle moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hao Ming throws a lazy uppercut
and Nickle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hao Ming uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nickle.
Hao Ming is looking to counter punch.
Hao Ming throws a sloppy head kick
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Dill Nickle just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Dill Nickle's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Hao Ming misses with a hook
and Nickle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Hao Ming misses
and Nickle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nickle jabs at Hao Ming's body.
Hao Ming misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hao Ming misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hao Ming throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hao Ming throws a lazy uppercut
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hao Ming throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nickle cracks Hao Ming with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Hao Ming connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hao Ming misses with a right hand
letting Nickle counter with a right hand.
Hao Ming misses with a wild body shot.
Nickle looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Hao Ming swings widly with a right hand
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hao Ming throws a lazy uppercut
and Nickle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Nickle misses.
Hao Ming misses with a left hand
and Nickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nickle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hao Ming throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Nickle.
Hao Ming misses the body punch
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nickle lands a jab-cross combination.
Nickle tries to clinch but Hao Ming is having none of it.
Nickle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hao Ming throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickle counters with a stiff right hand.
Hao Ming misses the jab.#T2#
Hao Ming throws a hook to the side of Nickle's head but Nickle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hao Ming dodges the punch combination from Nickle.
Hao Ming connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hao Ming looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hao Ming throws a lazy uppercut
letting Nickle counter with a right hand.
Hao Ming looks to score with a jab to the body but Nickle is just out of range.
Hao Ming misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.
Nickle throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hao Ming misses with a double jab.
Nickle staying out of range there.
Hao Ming works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Dill Nickle's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Hao Ming throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Nickle.
Hao Ming throws a jab when Nickle was well out of range.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Hao Ming.
Hao Ming misses with a hook
and Nickle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hao Ming rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut.
Hao Ming misses the jab.
Hao Ming misses the jab.
Nickle defending well as Hao Ming loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Nickle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao Ming throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickle works over Hao Ming's head and body with a nice combination.
Hao Ming throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hao Ming misses with a looping right.
Hao Ming misses with a left hand
letting Nickle counter with a right hand. #T1#
Nickle fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hao Ming, as that shot connected.
Nickle throws a body shot but no joy.
Hao Ming misses with an uppercut.
Nickle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Hao Ming misses its intended target.
Nickle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hao Ming slips a jab from Nickle.
Nickle scores with a hook to the body. Hao Ming takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hao Ming throws an off balance right hand
and Nickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nickle punishes Hao Ming's body with a nice straight punch.
Hao Ming throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.
Hao Ming closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hao Ming throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hao Ming misses with a combination
and Nickle counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Hao Ming throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hao Ming looks to land a left hand but Nickle moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Nickle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Hao Ming. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hao Ming.
Nickle misses with a looping left.
Nickle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hao Ming connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hao Ming throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nickle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Nickle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hao Ming misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hao Ming misses with a right hand
and Nickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fung Hao Ming has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hao Ming misses with a right hand
and Nickle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hao Ming throws a sloppy head kick
and Nickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nickle throws a body punch but Hao Ming moves out of range.
Hao Ming appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 46:50
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:48
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:50

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

Event: Sunrise 17
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Greyvine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Tauski Mountain has been cut.
Mountain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Greyvine moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Mountain! Greyvine continues to tee off on Mountain, landing with a left and a right! Greyvine connects with a right hand that leaves Mountain sleeping against the ropes! What a finish by Greyvine!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chance Greyvine!
During a confident post fight interview, Chance Greyvine thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Longabaugh vs Materlak
Date: Mar 07, 2025

#R1#
Hartford throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hartford misses with a jab to the body
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
Hartford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takala fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hartford just manages to avoid it.
Takala takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hartford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Takala blocks a head kick by Hartford.
Hartford looks to land a right hand but Takala moved out of range.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hartford throws a lazy head kick
and Hartford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hartford lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice shot lands for Hartford.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartford scores with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Hartford misses.
Hartford connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Hartford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hartford scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stratton Hartford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hartford looks to score with a jab to the body but Takala is just out of range.
It looked like Takala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hartford misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Takala misses the target.
Hartford misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Takala misses the target.
A low kick from Hartford misses
and Takala counters with a one-two to the body.
Takala slips under a jab.
As Hartford looks to move away, Takala throws a big counter combo but Hartford just gets out of the way.
Hartford throws the kick towards the body but Takala avoids it.
Hartford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takala manages to avoid it.
Takala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Takala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hartford swings widly with a right hand
and Takala counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hartford looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Hartford with the inside leg kick.
Hartford throws a body kick that misses
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hartford scores with a nice head shot.
Takala moves away from the strike by Hartford.
Takala avoids the head kick by Hartford.
Takala avoids a kick to the body.
Hartford throws a hook but Takala blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Takala misses the target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Takala crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hartford - the referee stops the clock and Takala gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hartford. Takala manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hartford throws a shot from downtown. Takala moves away and avoids it.
Hartford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takala was well out of range. Poor timing from Hartford.
Hartford throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Hartford throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
Hartford with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Hartford misses its intended target.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hartford misses with a looping left.
Hartford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takala checks a leg kick nicely.
Hartford throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Takala on the side of the head.
Hartford throws a sloppy head kick and Takala moves out of range easily.
Hartford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hartford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Hartford looks to move away, Takala throws a big counter combo but Hartford just gets out of the way.
Hartford throws a head kick but Takala moves out of range.
Takala went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
A combination from Hartford does no damage.
Hartford tries to land a body kick
and Takala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hartford lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartford misses the shot to the body.
Takala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hartford throws a sloppy head kick and Takala moves out of range easily.
Takala tried to counter with a leg kick but Hartford avoided it.
Hartford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hartford lands with a shot to the body.
Hartford moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hartford throws a body shot but no joy.
Hartford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takala walks into a stiff left hand from Hartford.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stratton Hartford dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hartford lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Takala blocks a head kick by Hartford.
Hartford gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takala takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Takala might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Takala moves out of range of the strikes.
Takala is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Hartford misses the target.
Hartford cracks Takala with an open hand slap.
Hartford thuds his shin into the meat of Takala's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala moves out of range of the strikes.
As Hartford looks to move away, Takala throws a big counter combo but Hartford just gets out of the way.
Hartford throws a head kick but Takala moves out of range.
Takala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hartford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takala.
Takala avoids the body shot from Hartford.
Takala tried to counter with a leg kick but Hartford avoided it.
Tino Takala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Hartford misses with a left hand
and Takala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hartford connects with the punch.
Hartford lands with a kick to the ribs.
Takala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hartford.
A quick step to the side and Takala tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hartford misses with a low kick.
Takala is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Hartford.
Takala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hartford is looking to land body kicks.
No joy there for Hartford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick from Hartford misses
and Takala counters with a two punch combo.
Takala will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Takala slips a straight right by Hartford.#T2#
Hartford takes a swing at Takala's ribcage but misses.
Hartford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takala.
Stratton Hartford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some bone on bone action there as Takala checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Takala is looking for a counter combo.
Hartford throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takala counters with a series of strikes. Hartford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hartford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartford throws a leg kick
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hartford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Takala was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hartford throws a wild body kick that Takala sees coming a mile off.
Hartford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hartford lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from Hartford.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hartford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Hartford throws a chopping leg kick but Takala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice shot by Hartford.
Hartford misses with a hook.
Hartford attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hartford misses with a looping left.
Takala is looking to counter punch.
Hartford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hartford's corner calls for a 1-2. Hartford obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hartford lands a nice looking kick to the body. Takala takes a step back to recover.
Takala takes one to the side of the head.
Hartford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takala manages to avoid it.
Takala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Hartford finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hartford thuds his shin into the meat of Takala's side.
Takala on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hartford punishes Takala's body with a nice straight punch.
Hartford connects with a solid leg kick.
Hartford throws the kick towards the body but Takala avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Takala misses the target.
Hartford tries to land a body kick
and Takala counters with a two punch combo.
Good leg kick by Hartford.
Hartford throws a sloppy head kick and Takala moves out of range easily.
Hartford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hartford swings for the body but Takala moves out of range.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Hartford manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stratton Hartford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hartford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takala went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hartford throws a lazy uppercut
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hartford pushes Takala away with a front kick.
Hartford misses with a body shot.
Hartford scores with a push kick.
Hartford throws a lazy uppercut
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hartford cracks Takala with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Takala walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hartford throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hartford scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Hartford looks for the body kick but Takala saw that one coming.
Takala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good work by Takala as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Takala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hartford throws a leg kick
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hartford throws a low kick but Takala avoids it.
Hartford throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
Hartford misses with the body kick
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hartford misses with a left hand
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Hartford is rocked!
Takala moves out of range of the body kick from Hartford.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Hartford manages to avoid it.
Hartford is still on wobbly legs! Can Takala finish him?
Hartford throws an off balance right hand
and Takala counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Hartford badly! He tries to strike back but Takala puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Hartford out cold! Oh man, Hartford will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tino Takala!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tino Takala waved his t-shirt featuring Shadow Realm Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SMASH: Denver vs Inhanamoto
Date: Mar 02, 2025

#R1#
Vrjalya has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wilson.
Wilson swings for the body but Vrjalya moves out of range.
Vrjalya drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wilson sprawls and moves away.
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Vrjalya.
Vrjalya feinted with a counter takedown.
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Vrjalya.
Vrjalya appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but Vrjalya slips the punch.
Wilson lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target.
Wilson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vrjalya's sensitive parts. #T1#
Wilson swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
so Vrjalya counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vrjalya passes Wilson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vrjalya wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
Vrjalya trying to mount his opponent but Wilson defends it.
Wilson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wilson pulls Vrjalya in close to his closed guard and prevents Vrjalya from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vrjalya slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Still in half guard, Vrjalya seems content to control.
Vrjalya wants to take a breather but Wilson is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wilson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wilson is looking to improve his position.
Wilson wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping busy.
Vrjalya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wilson controlling the position well.
Wilson trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Wilson wants to get back to full guard.
Vrjalya is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wilson! #SUB#
Vrjalya working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vrjalya mounts Wilson! Really nice guard pass there!
Wilson has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Vrjalya's lack of action.
Vrjalya keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vrjalya tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wilson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vrjalya is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vrjalya is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Wilson is in trouble now - Vrjalya has advanced to mount!
Vrjalya tries to control but Wilson wriggling away.
Vrjalya pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Wilson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wilson has given up his back. #SUB#
Wilson won't enjoy being in this position. Vrjalya looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Wilson is tapping - it's over boys! Vrjalya picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ken Vrjalya!
Ken Vrjalya made sure to mention his sponsor, Fantasy Threads in his post fight interview.

Event: Sunrise 16
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Hao Ming throws an off balance right hand
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nickle throws a hook but Hao Ming blocks it.
Hao Ming misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Hao Ming misses
and Nickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hao Ming dips to his left and cracks Nickle with an uppercut!
Hao Ming thuds his right hand into Nickle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hao Ming misses with a left hand
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Nickle gets tackled into the ropes by Hao Ming. Hao Ming maintains the clinch.
Hao Ming tries to work over Nickle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nickle is trying to break the clinch but Hao Ming has him pressed against the ropes.
Hao Ming misses with some punches. #BC#
Nickle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nickle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hao Ming counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hao Ming misses with a right hand
letting Nickle counter with a right hand.
Hao Ming swings widly with a right hand
and Hao Ming takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Hao Ming scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nickle in his tracks.
Hao Ming misses with a body punch
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut.
Hao Ming moves to clinch but Nickle breaks away
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hao Ming lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nickle looks to land a left hand but Hao Ming moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hao Ming! But no joy.
Nickle throws a jab but it's blocked by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming misses with a right hand
and Nickle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hao Ming's coach down at Gold Samurai\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hao Ming's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hao Ming throws a sloppy head kick
letting Nickle counter with a right hand.
Hao Ming darts in trying to clinch
and Nickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Nickle misses with a straight right.
Hao Ming tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hao Ming throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickle throws a jab but it's blocked by Hao Ming.
Nickle takes a swing at Hao Ming's ribcage but misses.
Hao Ming let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hao Ming swings widly with a right hand
and Nickle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hao Ming throws a lazy head kick
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Nickle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Hao Ming clinches up with Nickle and pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hao Ming prevents Nickle from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Hao Ming escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nickle doesn't manage to clinch there - Hao Ming circles away.
Hao Ming throws a combination that misses
and Nickle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hao Ming scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Dill Nickle has been cut.
Nickle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hao Ming can do to turn this around?
Hao Ming throws a lazy uppercut
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.
Hao Ming falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dill Nickle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hao Ming falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hao Ming rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hao Ming takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hao Ming misses with an uppercut
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut.
Nickle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hao Ming misses with an uppercut
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fung Hao Ming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hao Ming scores with a three punch combo! #CL#
Nickle forces Hao Ming back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Nickle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Hao Ming swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.
Hao Ming throws a sloppy head kick
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hao Ming swings widly with a right hand
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.
Hao Ming has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nickle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickle with a jab.
Hao Ming keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickle.
Hao Ming looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickle.
Hao Ming lands with a cross.
Hao Ming throws an off balance right hand
and Nickle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dill Nickle is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Nickle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hao Ming throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hao Ming throws a head kick that misses
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Hao Ming tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Hao Ming throws a lazy uppercut
and Nickle counters with a stiff right hand.
Hao Ming lands a slapping body shot.
Hao Ming tries to clinch
letting Nickle counter with a right hand.
Hao Ming misses with an uppercut
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nickle walks into a jab.
Hao Ming swings widly with a right hand
and Hao Ming takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nickle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hao Ming.
No joy there for Nickle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hao Ming misses with a right hand
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Hao Ming lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nickle doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dill Nickle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Nickle throws a combination that misses
and Hao Ming connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hao Ming keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickle.
Hao Ming misses with a left hand
and Nickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hao Ming misses with a lunging right hand
letting Nickle counter with a right hand.
Hao Ming misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Nickle connects with a jab.
Nickle works Hao Ming's body with a nice hook.
Hao Ming swings widly with a right hand
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hao Ming bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hao Ming misses with a double jab
and Hao Ming takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hao Ming was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickle.#T1#
Hao Ming misses with a hook
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.
Nickle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hao Ming under the eye.
Hao Ming slips a jab and a cross from Nickle.
Hao Ming misses with a right hand
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hao Ming's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nickle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hao Ming scrambles back to his feet.
Hao Ming avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Nickle does no damage.
Nickle loads up on a big right hand but Hao Ming slips the punch.
Hao Ming steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nickle.
Nickle takes a swing at Hao Ming's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Nickle finds it's target.
Hao Ming throws a lazy uppercut
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Hao Ming needs to keep his hands up - Nickle had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hao Ming throws an off balance right hand
letting Nickle counter with a right hand.
Hao Ming misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut.
Hao Ming keeps Nickle at a distance using the push kick.
Hao Ming swings widly with a right hand
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut.
Hao Ming connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nickle throws the left hand but Hao Ming avoids the punch easily.
Hao Ming throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickle counters with a stiff right hand.
Hao Ming misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.
Nickle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hao Ming swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dill Nickle's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
A head kick misses from Hao Ming.
It looked like Nickle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sloppy strikes from Hao Ming. Those never looked like landing.
Nickle misses with a double jab.
Hao Ming throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hao Ming clobbers Nickle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hao Ming misses with a right hand
and Nickle counters with a stiff right hand.
Hao Ming falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nickle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao Ming throws a sloppy head kick and Nickle moves out of range easily.
Hao Ming misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Hao Ming misses
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hao Ming misses with an uppercut
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Hao Ming connects with a crisp jab.
Hao Ming misses with an uppercut
and Hao Ming takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hao Ming lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hao Ming throws a lazy uppercut
and Nickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hao Ming misses with a left hand
and Nickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hao Ming throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Hao Ming misses with a lunging right hand
and Hao Ming takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nickle connects with a nice looking jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nickle lands a two punch combo.
Hao Ming throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Hao Ming misses with an uppercut
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Hao Ming misses with a hook
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Fung Hao Ming is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hao Ming misses with a right hand
and Nickle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hao Ming connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nickle. Nickle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Hao Ming darts in and clinches Nickle up against the ropes.
Hao Ming has a couple of punches blocked by Nickle.
Hao Ming is trying to push Nickle away but Nickle has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Nickle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hao Ming throws out a powerful jab.
Nickle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hao Ming throws a head kick that misses
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickle throws a sloppy body shot
and Hao Ming counters with a nice uppercut.
Hao Ming misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hao Ming swings widly with a right hand
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle had his way with Fung Hao Ming in that round.
The cut man is working on Dill Nickle's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Nickle lands a nice looking body shot.
Hao Ming tests Nickle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hao Ming connects with a jab.
Hao Ming throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.
Hao Ming misses with an uppercut
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickle tries to move into range but Hao Ming moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hao Ming swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hao Ming throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut.
Hao Ming misses with a left hand
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Hao Ming misses with a shot to the body
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Hao Ming misses
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Hao Ming throws a lazy uppercut
and Nickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hao Ming falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hao Ming takes one to the side of the head.
Hao Ming avoids the body shot from Nickle.
Hao Ming rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nickle counters with a stiff right hand.
Hao Ming throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hao Ming swings widly with a right hand
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Nickle has Hao Ming up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC#
Nickle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hao Ming tries to clinch up
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Hao Ming misses with a left hand
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Hao Ming as he connects with a hook.
Hao Ming tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hao Ming throws an off balance right hand
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut.
Hao Ming slips a jab from Nickle.
Hao Ming ducks right into an uppercut from Nickle. #CL2#
Hao Ming fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nickle, pushing him back against the ropes.
Nickle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fung Hao Ming has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hao Ming doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dill Nickle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nickle, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dill Nickle!
Dill Nickle is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Dill Nickle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Sunrise 14
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Stokes throws a body kick that misses
and Nickle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickle misses with a hook to the body
and Stokes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nickle cracks Stokes with a good jab.
Stokes misses with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stokes!
Stokes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickle keeps the fight on the outside.
Stokes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nickle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stokes moves away.
Stokes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickle manages to avoid it.
Stokes 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.
A shot to the liver by Nickle. Beautiful body shot.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Stokes.
Stokes throws an off balance right hand
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stokes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Stokes throws a poor cross that misses
letting Nickle counter with a right hand.
Stokes misses with a right hand
and Nickle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Stokes lands.
Nickle walks into a stiff left hand from Stokes.
Nickle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stokes counters with a nice uppercut.
Stokes throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Stokes misses with a right hand
and Stokes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stokes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickle.
Nickle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nickle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nickle takes one on the button.
Stokes 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickle needs to keep his hands up - Stokes had a free shot at his head there.
Stokes misses with a hook
and Nickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Stokes misses with a right hand
and Stokes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stokes misses with a combination
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Stokes clinches up against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Stokes misses with some punches.
Stokes misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stokes.
Still in the clinch, Stokes scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Nickle fails to land.
Stokes misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stokes stalling.
Nickle lands with a left to the head.
Nickle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nickle lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dill Nickle will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A low kick from Stokes misses
and Nickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stokes misses with a shot to the body
and Nickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stokes misses with a left hand
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stokes misses with an uppercut
and Nickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stokes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stokes throws an off balance right hand
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stokes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nickle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stokes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickle works Stokes's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stokes was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickle.
Nickle drops his hands momentarily and Stokes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stokes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nickle doesn't seem bothered though.
Stokes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stokes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stokes misses with a body punch
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Dill Nickle is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Stokes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nickle misses with a wild combination.
Stokes misses with a right hand
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stokes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.
Stokes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stokes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stokes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nickle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stokes to score with a decent uppercut.
Stokes misses with a right hand
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stokes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut.
Stokes throws a combination that misses
and Nickle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Stokes misses with a left hand
and Stokes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stokes misses with a double jab
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Stokes is rocked!
Nickle stuns Stokes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stokes misses with a lunging right hand
and Stokes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stokes is still on wobbly legs! Can Nickle finish him?
Stokes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stokes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stokes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stokes seems to have recovered his senses.
Stokes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stokes throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Stokes cracks Nickle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stokes throws an off balance right hand
and Nickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Stokes throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut.
Nickle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stokes can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Stokes clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Nickle breaks from the clinch.
Stokes cracks Nickle with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nickle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stokes.
Stokes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stokes throws a leg kick
and Nickle counters with a stiff right hand.
Stokes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stokes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nickle throws out the jab.
Stokes lands the left hand.
Dill Nickle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stokes misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stokes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nickle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stokes throws a sloppy body shot
and Nickle counters with a stiff right hand.
Nickle throws a series of punches but Stokes moves out of range.
Stokes lands with a straight right. Nickle didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Nickle lands a two punch combo.
Stokes throws an off balance right hand
and Nickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stokes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stokes misses with a hook
and Nickle counters with a nice uppercut.
Stokes misses with a lunging right hand
and Stokes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stokes swings widly with a right hand
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.
Stokes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stokes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickle cracks a nice hook into Stokes's ribs.
Stokes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nickle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stokes lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Nickle darts in and clinches Stokes up against the ropes.
Nickle struggles to land a body shot inside as Stokes controls his hands. #T2#
Nickle can't break the clinch. #BC#
Nickle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stokes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stokes throws a lazy uppercut
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy body kick from Stokes
and Nickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kieth Stokes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stokes misses with a combination
and Nickle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stokes slips under a jab.
Stokes throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Stokes throws a lazy body kick
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stokes swings widly with a right hand
and Nickle counters with a straight right hand.
Stokes throws a lazy body kick
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kieth Stokes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stokes misses with a kick to the body
and before Stokes has any time to reset, Nickle cracks him with a big right hand that drops him face first to the canvas! He's hurt! I don't think he's going to get back up from that one! He's trying but he's doing the chicken dance and has face planted into to ropes, causing the referee to bring this fight to an end! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dill Nickle!
A victorious Dill Nickle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Sunrise 13
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Cholo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mountain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cholo. Cholo obviously looking to wear him down.
No joy there for Mountain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cholo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mountain throws a leg kick but Cholo checks it.
Cholo throws a head kick that Mountain semi-blocks.
Mountain blocks a head kick by Cholo.
Mountain tries a quick counter leg kick but Cholo is wise to it.
Han Cholo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cholo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mountain takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cholo tries to land a body kick
and Mountain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cholo thinking. #T1#
Cholo misses with a body kick.
Mountain tries a quick counter leg kick but Cholo is wise to it.
Cholo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mountain blocks the body kick.
Mountain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cholo.
An inside leg kick lands from Cholo.
Mountain walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cholo.
A head kick from Cholo lands but Mountain takes it in his stride.
Mountain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cholo circles away quickly and effectively.
Mountain moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Mountain feints a jab promting Cholo to slip. Mountain then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cholo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Han Cholo has been cut.
Cholo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mountain on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cholo throws a good cross that connects.
Cholo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mountain on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cholo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Mountain was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cholo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Han Cholo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Han Cholo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Mountain.
Cholo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Cholo backs off Mountain throws a huge counter combo but Cholo manages to avoid it all.
Tauski Mountain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cholo looks to land a body kick but Mountain moved away.
Cholo throws a good cross that connects.
Mountain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cholo.
Cholo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mountain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain throws a chopping leg kick but Cholo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cholo lands with a shot to the body.
Mountain looks to land a right hand but Cholo moved out of range.#T1#
Cholo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mountain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mountain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cholo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cholo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mountain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cholo circles away quickly and effectively.
Han Cholo is winning the standup battle so far.
Mountain walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cholo.
Mountain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cholo pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Mountain throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cholo counters with a leg kick.
Cholo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mountain can do to turn this around?
Mountain avoids a kick to the body.
Mountain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cholo.
Cholo lands with a slapping head kick.
Cholo tries to land a front kick but Mountain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mountain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cholo throws a push kick but Mountain slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cholo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cholo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cholo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Han Cholo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Han Cholo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Cholo throws a sloppy head kick and Mountain moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Mountain's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick by Cholo misses
and Mountain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cholo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cholo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cholo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mountain has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cholo.
Cholo throws a head kick that Mountain semi-blocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cholo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mountain takes a step back to recover.
Cholo throws a lazy head kick
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crunch! Cholo slams his shin into Mountain's torso.#T1#
Mountain takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cholo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cholo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cholo throws a leg kick that misses.
Mountain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cholo. Cholo obviously looking to wear him down.
Cholo's corner calls for a 1-2. Cholo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cholo!
Cholo fakes the leg kick and cracks Mountain in the body. #T2#
Mountain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cholo lands a glancing blow to the side of Mountain's head.
Cholo moves out of range as Mountain strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cholo throws a body kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cholo.
Mountain tried to score with a low kick but Cholo checks it.
Cholo throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mountain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tauski Mountain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mountain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Fazekas vs Inhanamoto
Date: Feb 02, 2025

#R1#
Jab, jab by Prescott - just one landing.
Takala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prescott.
Prescott tries to clinch but Takala moves away
and Takala counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Prescott misses with an uppercut. Takala saw that one coming.
It seemed like Takala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Prescott drives through and clinches with Takala against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Prescott fails to land. #BC#
Prescott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prescott misses with a looping left.
Takala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala defending well as Prescott loads up on a big left hand.
Takala is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Prescott with a body shot.#CL#
Prescott gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Prescott gets through Takala's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takala is looking to break free of the clinch but Prescott has double underhooks. #T1#
Takala blocking some punches.
Takala blocking some punches.
Prescott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takala is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Takala breaks the clinch.
Prescott tries to clinch but Takala moves out of range.
A nice side step and Takala releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Prescott tries to close the distance and clinch but Takala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takala circles away from the clinch attempt
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Prescott moves in looking to clinch but Takala pushes him off.
Prescott fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takala throws out a counter right but Prescott avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut lands for Prescott. That snapped Takala's head back.
Prescott looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Prescott tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Prescott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Prescott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Takala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Prescott clinches. #BC2#
Takala breaks the clinch.
Prescott tries to close the distance and clinch but Takala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Takala walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Prescott cracks Takala with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takala takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Prescott doesn't manage to clinch there - Takala circles away.
Prescott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pete Prescott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Prescott lunges at Takala with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takala's hand.
Prescott closes the distance looking to clinch
and Takala makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Prescott tries to close the distance and clinch but Takala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Prescott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takala counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Prescott closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Takala manages to break the clinch.
Takala swats away the attempt to clinch by Prescott.
Prescott is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Prescott loads up on a big right hand but Takala slips the punch.
Takala throws out a counter right but Prescott avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Prescott closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Takala counter with a right hand. #CL#
Prescott moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Takala manages to break the clinch.
Prescott tries to clinch but Takala moves away
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Prescott clinches up against the cage.
Takala tries to break free but Prescott pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Takala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Prescott wants to clinch but Takala slips to the side
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
Takala swats away the attempt to clinch by Prescott.#CL#
Prescott forces Takala back against the cage and clinches.
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 Pete Prescott will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Prescott clinches up against the cage.
Takala wants to get back to striking at distance but Prescott won't allow it.
Prescott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prescott throws a head punch that misses.
Prescott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Prescott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Takala backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prescott.
Takala can't break the clinch.
Prescott has a couple of punches blocked by Takala.
Prescott working aggressively here. #BC2#
Takala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prescott tries to clinch but Takala moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Takala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Prescott rushes Takala and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Prescott lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Takala breaks from the clinch.
Takala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Prescott connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takala scrambles back to his feet.
Prescott misses with a straight right. #T1#
Prescott misses with a hook.
Prescott tries to clinch but Takala is having none of it.
Prescott wants to clinch up but Takala keeps it at a distance.
Prescott tries to clinch there but Takala circles away.
Prescott is looking to clinch.
Takala is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Prescott with a body shot.
Prescott misses with a right hand
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takala has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Prescott finds it's way round the side to connect with Takala's head.
Prescott throws an overhand right that lands on Takala's shoulder, as Takala tries to avoid the shot.
Takala circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tino Takala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prescott moves in looking to clinch but Takala pushes him off.
Despite the aggression on Takala's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Takala circles away from the clinch attempt
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Prescott tries to clinch
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Prescott wants to clinch.
It seemed like Takala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Takala.
Prescott darts in trying to clinch
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.
Prescott wants to clinch.#T3#
Prescott tries to clinch but Takala moves out of range.
Prescott tries to clinch but Takala moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takala! But no joy.
Prescott tries to clinch up but Takala circles away and keeps his distance.
A left lands for Prescott.
Prescott tries to close the distance and clinch but Takala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Takala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Prescott is looking to clinch but Takala is avoiding it.
Takala is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Prescott with a body shot.
Takala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Takala circles away from the clinch attempt
and Takala counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Prescott moves in looking to clinch but Takala pushes him off.
Prescott doesn't manage to clinch there - Takala circles away. #CL#
Prescott clinches with his opponent.
Prescott looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Prescott fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takala.
A head punch on the inside from Prescott fails to land.
Prescott prevents Takala from breaking the clinch.
Prescott working aggressively here. #BC2#
Takala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tino Takala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Prescott wants to clinch up but Takala keeps it at a distance.
Takala now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Prescott darts in trying to clinch
and Takala counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Prescott thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pete Prescott will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Prescott doesn't manage to clinch there - Takala circles away.
Prescott wants to clinch.#CL#
Takala gets tackled into the cage by Prescott. Prescott maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Takala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prescott is looking to clinch.
Takala throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Prescott has Takala up against the cage in a clinch.
Takala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takala blocking some punches.
Prescott prevents Takala from breaking the clinch.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Prescott fails to land.
Prescott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Takala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takala unleashes a big counter combination but Prescott bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prescott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prescott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takala is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Prescott has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Takala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Prescott is looking to clinch but Takala is avoiding it.
Takala unleashes a big counter combination but Prescott bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A jab from Prescott does it's job there.
Tino Takala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Prescott throws a poor cross that misses
and Takala counters with a three punch combo that has Prescott backing up. Prescott nods at Takala to acknowledge the strikes.
Prescott throws a right hand that misses
and Prescott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Prescott, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prescott tries to clinch but Takala moves away
and Takala counters with an inside leg kick.
Prescott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Prescott tries to clinch there but Takala circles away.
Takala is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Prescott with a body shot.
Prescott moves to clinch but Takala breaks away
and Prescott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Prescott tries to clinch up.
Takala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Prescott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pete Prescott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Takala tries to break free but Prescott pushes him back against the cage.
Takala wants to break free but Prescott has control.
Takala wants to break free but Prescott has control.
Takala has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Prescott seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Takala can turn it around.
Takala is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Prescott keeps control of Takala as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Takala's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Prescott prevents Takala from breaking the clinch.
Takala is trying to break the clinch but Prescott is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Prescott fails to land.
Takala blocks an uppercut.
Takala is trying to break the clinch but Prescott has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Prescott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prescott blocking some punches.
Pete Prescott has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Takala's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Takala wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prescott.
Takala is trying to break the clinch but Prescott is controlling him.
Prescott has Takala pressed against the cage, preventing Takala from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Prescott has Takala pressed against the cage, preventing Takala from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Takala breaks from the clinch.
Takala circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Prescott tries to clinch up
letting Takala counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tino Takala.
I think Prescott has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Nickle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Baxxter's guard.
Nickle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nickle postures up in Baxxter's guard and throws a big left but Baxxter blocks it.
Nickle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baxxter looking for a sweep. Not yet Baxxter, not yet.
Nickle is looking to work some ground and pound but Baxxter has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nickle throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nickle is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Baxxter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nickle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Nickle stands and throws Baxxter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nickle in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nickle landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nickle trying to control the position but Baxxter is working away. #SUB2#
Nickle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baxxter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nickle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A lull in the action here as Nickle stalls from top position.
Baxxter wants to control but Nickle postures up.#T2#
Nickle controlling the position.
Baxxter is looking to regain half guard here but Nickle keeps moving and retains side control.
Baxxter gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Nickle is trying to work for a kimura but Baxxter is defending well.
Nickle wants to free his trapped foot but Baxxter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baxxter is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Baxxter trying to control here. #SUB2#
Baxxter is defending against the submission attempts here by Nickle.
Baxxter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nickle. #SUB2#
Nickle is working for a submission of some sort.
Nickle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nickle connects with a nice short shot to Baxxter's temple. #T4#
Nickle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nickle moves nicely into side control.
Nickle just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Nickle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baxxter taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nickle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Nickle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Baxxter, who protects the arm well.
Nickle in side control, throwing shots but Baxxter defends.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dill Nickle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nickle tries to clinch
and Baxxter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dill Nickle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nickle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baxxter circles away quickly and effectively.
Baxxter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baxxter lands a nice hook to Nickle's body. Nickle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baxxter lands a slapping body shot.
Nickle lands a body shot. #TD2#
Nickle gets the takedown into side control.
Nickle working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickle lands an elbow.
Nickle wants to control but Baxxter is keeping him busy.
Nickle landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
Baxxter tries to improve position but can't.
Nickle is looking to take a break and control but Baxxter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nickle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nickle lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Baxxter down.
Nickle connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Baxxter some visible discomfort. #SUB2#
Nickle has hold of Baxxter's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Baxxter seems comfortable defending it but Nickle has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Baxxter is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Baxxter is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Nickle couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dill Nickle!
After winning the bout, Dill Nickle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sunrise 7
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Mountain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heredia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Heredia misses with a shot to the body
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Roberto Heredia has been cut.
Mountain tries to land a front kick but Heredia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Heredia scores with a body shot.
Heredia misses with a hook.
Heredia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Tauski Mountain has been cut.
Mountain scores with a nice right hand.
Heredia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mountain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heredia.
Heredia thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD2#
Heredia connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Mountain onto his butt! Mountain bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mountain tries to get into range but Heredia steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Mountain! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Heredia scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roberto Heredia!
In his post fight interview, Roberto Heredia gave a big smile as he said 'Bueno pues ya emos ganao, aora viene lo bueno, BOOM. Fiesta, asta el domingo! BOOM Y voi a cojer un par de requetonas, y las voi a partir las bragas. BOOM'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2025

#R1##KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Nickle sends Gracie down but not out. Nickle dives into side control looking to finish. #CUT2#It looks like Rafael Gracie has been cut.
Gracie looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#SU2#
Nickle stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nickle throws a one two combo. #ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickle cracks Gracie with a hook to the temple - Gracie is on wobbly legs here! Nickle swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Gracie falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Nickle wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dill Nickle!
After winning the bout, Dill Nickle thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Ghetea vs Buddha
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
Hanma misses with a straight left.
Vrjalya changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vrjalya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vrjalya attempts a counter takedown but Hanma avoids it well and moves away.
Hanma scores with a nice right hand.
Hanma swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Vrjalya counters with a takedown into side control.
Vrjalya trying to control the action but Hanma is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Hanma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma is looking to reverse the position.
Hanma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vrjalya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working.
Hanma tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1##SUB#
Vrjalya is trying to get an arm triangle but Hanma is defending well.
Hanma felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Vrjalya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working.
Hanma tries to bench press Vrjalya off him but Vrjalya keeps the position.
Hanma is still trying to improve position.
Hanma sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vrjalya is looking to advance position but Hanma won't allow it.
Hanma wants to improve his position but Vrjalya is controlling well. #ES2#
Hanma has one foot on Vrjalya's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Vrjalya ducks down to avoid it.
Vrjalya feinted with a counter takedown.
Hanma misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice combination there by Hanma. #CUT2#It looks like Ken Vrjalya has been cut.
Hanma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vrjalya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vrjalya moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma misses with an uppercut.
Vrjalya half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hanma throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Hanma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Vrjalya is just out of range.
Vrjalya attempts a counter takedown but Hanma avoids it well and moves away.
Vrjalya slips under a jab.
Vrjalya appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma connects with a body shot.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Vrjalya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanma.
Vrjalya drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hanma sprawls and moves away.
Hanma throws a hook but Vrjalya blocks it.
Hanma looks to score with a jab to the body but Vrjalya is just out of range.
Vrjalya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanma. Vrjalya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vrjalya changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vrjalya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vrjalya drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hanma sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Vrjalya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vrjalya half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hanma misses with a looping left.
Hanma throws a series of punches but Vrjalya avoids them all with ease.
Vrjalya drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hanma sprawls and moves away.
Vrjalya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vrjalya attempts a counter takedown but Hanma avoids it well and moves away.
Hanma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vrjalya half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hanma throws a jab but it's blocked by Vrjalya.
Hanma misses with a wild body shot.
Hanma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vrjalya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vrjalya feinted with a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baki Hanma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ken Vrjalya's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hanma throws a solid leg kick but Vrjalya takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hanma.
Vrjalya attempts a counter takedown but Hanma avoids it well and moves away.
Hanma takes a swing at Vrjalya's ribcage but misses.
Vrjalya tries to counter with a takedown but Hanma is quick to defend against it.
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vrjalya was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.
Hanma throws the left hand but Vrjalya avoids the punch easily.
Hanma throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Vrjalya counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hanma!
Vrjalya trying to control the action but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Hanma is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vrjalya's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanma keeps working.
Vrjalya moves nicely into side control.
Hanma is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Hanma is trying to get back to his feet.
Hanma is not content to let Vrjalya control the position.
Hanma sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hanma is staying active underneath Vrjalya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hanma is looking to improve his position.
Vrjalya trying to mount his opponent but Hanma defends it. #ES2#
Hanma manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
Hanma lands a slapping body shot.
Baki Hanma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vrjalya stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vrjalya ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
Hanma swinging wildly here.
Vrjalya tries to counter with a takedown but Hanma is quick to defend against it.
Vrjalya takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hanma throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Vrjalya counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanma is looking for a sweep. Vrjalya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hanma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vrjalya wants to pass the guard but Hanma is defending well. #T3#
Hanma is looking to control Vrjalya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hanma avoid being mounted?
Hanma looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vrjalya blocks the strikes from Hanma.
Hanma is staying active underneath Vrjalya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hanma trying to hold on to Vrjalya's head to control him but Vrjalya postures up.
Vrjalya frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hanma is looking to improve his position but Vrjalya isn't that keen on the idea.
Vrjalya wants to take his opponent's back but Hanma doesn't allow it. #T4#
Vrjalya can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanma is looking to escape.
Hanma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vrjalya fails to move to back control.
Hanma bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hanma with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baki Hanma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ken Vrjalya's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hanma connects with a single shot there.
Hanma misses the jab.
Vrjalya feinted with a counter takedown.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Vrjalya ducks down to avoid it.
A left lands for Hanma.
Hanma misses with a looping left.
Vrjalya feinted with a counter takedown.
Hanma misses with a hook.
Hanma misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma looks to land a right hand but Vrjalya moved out of range.
Vrjalya drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hanma sprawls and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hanma, as that shot connected.
Hanma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Hanma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanma. Vrjalya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vrjalya half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hanma throws a looping overhand right but Vrjalya ducks down to avoid it.
Vrjalya drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hanma sprawls and moves away.
A left and a right from Hanma both land. Nice combination.
Hanma misses with a looping right.
Vrjalya tries to counter with a takedown but Hanma is quick to defend against it.
Hanma throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Vrjalya decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hanma's guard.#SUB2#
Hanma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hanma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Hanma isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vrjalya stacks Hanma on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vrjalya!
Hanma gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ken Vrjalya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vrjalya is trying to control the action in half guard but Hanma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrjalya trying to control from half guard but Hanma is working away.
Vrjalya is looking to pass Hanma's guard but actually Hanma recovers to full guard.
Vrjalya trying to control but Hanma is working from the bottom.
Vrjalya passes Hanma's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vrjalya wants to pass the guard but Hanma is defending well.
Hanma is looking for a sweep. Vrjalya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Hanma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vrjalya's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vrjalya's back!
Vrjalya manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hanma's guard. Nice work there by Vrjalya.
Hanma can't keep his opponent in guard - Vrjalya advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ken Vrjalya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vrjalya is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hanma!
Vrjalya fails to move to back control.
Vrjalya looking to control but Hanma is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vrjalya controlling from mount.
Hanma is squirming around, avoiding Vrjalya's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Hanma sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vrjalya prevents Hanma from standing back up.
Hanma is not content to let Vrjalya control the position.
Hanma tries to get to full guard but Vrjalya has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hanma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vrjalya pulls his head out easily.
Vrjalya wants to pass to mount but Hanma is defending the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baki Hanma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hanma 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baki Hanma!
After the big win, Baki Hanma made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sakura Style and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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

#R1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Mountain!
Mountain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mountain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #TD2#
Joe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mountain pushes Joe away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Joe gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Joe wants to control but Mountain is keeping him busy.
Mountain is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain prevents Joe from improving position.
Joe is looking to take a break and control but Mountain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Joe has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Mountain is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Joe yanks on the arm and Mountain is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Joe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buddah Joe!

Event: SMASH: Hohenthal vs Reepo
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Nickle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hassan with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Dill Nickle has been cut.
Nickle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hassan looks to throw the jab but Nickle is out of range.
Hassan cracks Nickle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nickle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hassan tries to score with a low kick but Nickle moves his leg out of the way.
Hassan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nickle. Nickle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hassan throws a sloppy head kick
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickle shoots in for a double leg but Hassan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nickle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his 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!
Hassan connects with a solid leg kick.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Hassan throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Hassan throws a body punch but Nickle moves out of range.
Nickle with the counter takedown but Hassan avoids it easily.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hassan pinned against the cage. Hassan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Hassan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickle.
Hassan throws a wild body kick that Nickle sees coming a mile off.
Hassan misses with a straight right.
Hassan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Hassan misses.
Hassan misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Nickle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nickle.
Hassan missing with knees to the body.
Hassan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hassan is trying to maintain a safe position but Nickle gets an underhook and turns Hassan into the cage.
Nickle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hassan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Abduwali Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Nickle.
Hassan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nickle's face.
Hassan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nickle takes a shot to the head. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickle.
Hassan with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickle. #TD2#
Nickle works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nickle looking to pass the guard.
Hassan being controlled here, momentarily.
Nickle wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
Nickle controlling from the top position. #T3#
Nickle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nickle looking to sit in guard and control but Hassan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nickle tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Nickle is working an open guard so Hassan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hassan scoring well with a low kick there.
Nickle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hassan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nickle tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nickle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Nickle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nickle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nickle moves away from the strike by Hassan.
Hassan misses with a body shot.
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickle with the counter takedown but Hassan avoids it easily.
Hassan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nickle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
Hassan scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickle avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Hassan feints and then cracks Nickle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nickle down. #TD2#
Hassan gets caught napping as Nickle dives in and scores a takedown. Hassan manages to retain guard.
Nickle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nickle forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dill Nickle's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hassan misses with an uppercut
letting Nickle counter with a right hand.
Hassan throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Hassan closes the distance and clinches.
Nickle is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nickle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hassan after a bit of a struggle.
Nickle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hassan.
Hassan leaning against his opponent.
Nickle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hassan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nickle blocking some punches.
Hassan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickle can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nickle has Hassan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nickle pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hassan tumbling to the mat - Nickle dives into Hassan's guard.
Nickle showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Hassan keeping full guard, as Nickle tries to pass.
Nickle trying to control the position from guard on top but Hassan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nickle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hassan is keeping the position for now.
Nickle wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
Hassan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nickle is controlling him. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hassan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hassan looks to land a left hand but Nickle moved out of range nicely.
Hassan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nickle's hands.
Nickle checks a leg kick.
Nickle blocks a jab.
Nickle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hassan throws an off balance right hand
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abduwali Hassan is winning the standup battle so far.
Hassan throws a front kick aimed at Nickle's knee but Nickle avoids it well.
Hassan throws a lazy right hand but Nickle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Nickle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A low kick from Hassan is predictable there #TD2#
and Nickle counters with a single leg into guard. Hassan didn't expect that.
Nickle throwing strikes from guard but Hassan blocks nicely.
Nickle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Nickle throwing strikes but missing.
Hassan wants to stand and escape but Nickle is having none of it.
Nickle wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
Nickle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hassan can't keep his opponent in guard - Nickle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nickle prevents Hassan from standing back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nickle trying to control from half guard but Hassan is working away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hassan tries to kick Nickle off but Nickle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nickle takes one on the button.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Hassan connects with a right hand. Nickle shakes it off.
Nickle lands a right hook to the body.
Hassan swings widly with a right hand
and Nickle counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hassan.
Dill Nickle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut lands for Nickle. That snapped Hassan's head back.
Hassan missing with a left hand there. Nickle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hassan with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dill Nickle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dill Nickle's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hassan missing with a left hand there. Nickle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hassan tries a head kick but it misses.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Nickle moves away and avoids it.
Hassan throws a lazy right hand but Nickle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hassan misses with a leg kick
and Nickle counters with a two punch combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hassan.
Hassan throws a leg kick but Nickle moved away.
Nickle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hassan is fending him off so far but Nickle persists. Nope, Hassan circles away and we're back to standing.
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Nickle darts in and clinches Hassan up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle tries for a takedown but Hassan manages to get underhooks.
Hassan stalling the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nickle.
Hassan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nickle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Abduwali Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Nickle.#T1#
Hassan trying to stall but Nickle improves his position.
Hassan tries to land knees in the clinch but Nickle avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hassan fails to land.
Nickle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hassan backwards.
Still in the clinch, Nickle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hassan prevents the takedown attempt.
Nickle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hassan tries to land knees in the clinch but Nickle avoids the damage to the body.
Nickle avoids the elbow strike from Hassan, against the cage.
Hassan working Nickle over with knees to the body.#TD2#
Nickle successfully pulls guard.
Hassan won't allow Nickle to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickle trying to keep a closed guard but Hassan is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Hassan wants to stand but Nickle has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dill Nickle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nickle looking to control. #SU#
Hassan stands up from Nickle's guard - Hassan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nickle slips under a jab from Hassan.
Nickle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hassan defends it well.
Hassan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hassan scores with a hook.
Nickle tries to move into range but Hassan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Abduwali Hassan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hassan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nickle in his tracks. #T3#
Nickle dives in for a single leg takedown but Hassan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hassan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickle.
Hassan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Hassan as Nickle shoots in.
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Nickle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nickle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hassan is fending him off so far but Nickle persists. Nope, Hassan circles away and we're back to standing.
Nickle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hassan dips to his left and cracks Nickle with an uppercut!
Hassan digs a good body shot into Nickle's ribs.
Nickle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hassan.
Nickle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hassan lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Nickle looks to land a combination but Hassan avoids it well.
Hassan misses with a looping right.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Hassan jabs Nickle right on the nose. Nickle blinks but takes it well.
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!
Hassan misses with an uppercut. Nickle saw that one coming.#CL#
Hassan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nickle, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hassan.
Hassan trying to land knees to the body.
Hassan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hassan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hassan throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Nickle lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hassan is not content to let Nickle control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hassan tries to kick Nickle off but Nickle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abduwali Hassan!
Abduwali Hassan gave a mention to Stoner's Killer Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SMASH: Hohenthal vs Reepo
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Dredd looks to land a left hand but Vrjalya moved out of range nicely.
Vrjalya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dredd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Vrjalya counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vrjalya tries to free his leg and advance position but Dredd is retaining full guard.
Dredd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vrjalya. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vrjalya won't allow Dredd to sweep him here.
Vrjalya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vrjalya works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Vrjalya is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Dredd trying to control but Vrjalya postures up.
Vrjalya trying to mount his opponent but Dredd defends it. #T1#
Dredd is trying to get back to full guard.
Dredd wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vrjalya works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vrjalya takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Dredd fending off the submission attempt from Vrjalya.
Dredd is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T2##SUB#
Vrjalya is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Dredd is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ken Vrjalya!
Ken Vrjalya made sure to mention his sponsor, Fantasy Threads in his post fight interview.

Event: SYN 1109 Choke vs. Dodgers III
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Takala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturmovik Two.
Sturmovik Two looks to land a combination but Takala avoids it well.
Takala half committed to a counter leg kick.
Takala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takala went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sturmovik Two throws a lazy right hand but Takala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Takala takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sturmovik Two misses with a hook.
Sturmovik Two cracks Takala with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Takala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sturmovik Two throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takala counters with a series of strikes. Sturmovik Two will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sturmovik Two throws a jab when Takala was well out of range.
Sturmovik Two misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takala counters with a left to the body.
Sturmovik Two looks to score with a jab to the body but Takala is just out of range.
Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturmovik Two looks to throw the jab but Takala is out of range.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturmovik Two. Takala does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Takala misses its target.
Sturmovik Two scores with a crisp jab that stopped Takala in his tracks.
Sturmovik Two tries to bum rush Takala with a series of wild strikes but Takala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sturmovik Two listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Takala avoids the head kick by Sturmovik Two.
Sturmovik Two throws a hook but Takala blocks it.
Takala is looking for a counter combo.
Sturmovik Two throws an off balance right hand
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sturmovik Two throws a sloppy head kick and Takala moves out of range easily.
Takala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sturmovik Two swings widly with a right hand
and Takala counters with a series of strikes. Sturmovik Two will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sturmovik Two throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sturmovik Two throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Takala counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturmovik Two.
Sturmovik Two rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takala counters with a thumping low kick.
Sturmovik Two swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two has been cut.
Sturmovik Two throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takala slips a jab from Sturmovik Two.
A little feinted left hand from Takala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sturmovik Two scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sturmovik Two.
Takala is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Sturmovik Two misses #KD#
and Takala counters with a crisp one two that drops Sturmovik Two! Takala thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sturmovik Two to his feet! Sturmovik Two is in big trouble!
Sturmovik Two throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takala sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Sturmovik Two throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Sturmovik Two throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takala.
Sturmovik Two connects with a crisp jab.
Sturmovik Two throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Sturmovik Two.
A low kick from Sturmovik Two is predictable there
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Sturmovik Two.
Sturmovik Two throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturmovik Two misses with a combination
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Sturmovik Two misses with a lunging right hand
and Takala counters with a series of strikes. Sturmovik Two will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Takala checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Takala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sturmovik Two throws a predictable looking body shot
and Takala counters with a three punch combo that has Sturmovik Two backing up. Sturmovik Two nods at Takala to acknowledge the strikes.
Sturmovik Two throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sturmovik Two throws a sloppy body shot
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Takala is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sturmovik Two throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sturmovik Two feints and then cracks Takala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takala down.
Sturmovik Two looks to land a left hand but Takala moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sturmovik Two lands the left hand.
Takala checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Takala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sturmovik Two.
As Sturmovik Two looks to move away, Takala throws a big counter combo but Sturmovik Two just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sturmovik Two throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sturmovik Two misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Takala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sturmovik Two throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sturmovik Two.
A little feinted left hand from Takala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Takala might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sturmovik Two misses with a body punch
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Takala takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sturmovik Two throws a sloppy body shot
and Takala counters with a nice body shot.
Sturmovik Two lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sturmovik Two fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Takala is out of range.
Sturmovik Two feints a jab promting Takala to slip. Sturmovik Two then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Takala slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturmovik Two throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Sturmovik Two throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab.
Sturmovik Two connects with a right hand. Takala shakes it off.
Takala takes one on the button.#ROC2#Takala is rocked!
Takala moves out of range as Sturmovik Two throws a body kick.
Takala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sturmovik Two lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takala circles away quickly and effectively.
Takala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sturmovik Two.
Sturmovik Two fails to land with a series of punches.
Sturmovik Two misses with a left hand
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
Takala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sturmovik Two. #T2#
Sturmovik Two misses with the body kick
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.
Sturmovik Two throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Sturmovik Two. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sturmovik Two.
Sturmovik Two swings for the body but Takala moves out of range.
Sturmovik Two attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sturmovik Two throws a predictable looking body shot
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sturmovik Two looks to score with a jab to the body but Takala is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Sturmovik Two throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takala throws a big counter combination but Sturmovik Two scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Takala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturmovik Two.
A counter left hand to the body from Takala misses its target.
Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sturmovik Two tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Sturmovik Two misses with a hook to the body
and Takala counters with a one-two to the body.
Sturmovik Two misses with a right hand
and Sturmovik Two takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sturmovik Two looks to score with a jab to the body but Takala is just out of range.
Sturmovik Two misses with a left hand
and Takala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sturmovik Two misses with a combination
and Takala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Sturmovik Two is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two's cut even more.
Sturmovik Two misses with a jab to the body
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab.
Sturmovik Two is still on wobbly legs! Can Takala finish him?
Takala slips under a jab.
Sturmovik Two seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot to the body from Sturmovik Two misses
and Takala counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Sturmovik Two has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tino Takala!
Tino Takala gave a mention to Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SMASH:313
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Valo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Valo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mountain counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mountain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Valo tries to bum rush Mountain with a series of wild strikes but Mountain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mountain throws out a counter right but Valo avoids it with no problem.
A head kick by Valo misses
and Mountain counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Valo is breathing heavily.
Valo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Ville Valo has been cut.
Valo misses with the combination.
Mountain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valo misses with a head kick.
A big right from Mountain misses.
Valo tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mountain throws a leg kick which misses Valo's front leg but catches the back leg as Valo tries to avoid it. #T1#
No joy there for Mountain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valo looks to land a combination but Mountain avoids it well.
Mountain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mountain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valo.
Mountain connects with a jab.
Mountain misses with a straight left.
Valo throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
Valo ducks under a wild hook from Mountain.
Valo throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Mountain counters with a nice right hand that sends Valo toppling to the canvas! Valo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mountain finish him?!#ROC2#Valo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mountain connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Valo covering up! Mountain comes in with a big uppercut and Valo goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tauski Mountain!
After the big win, Tauski Mountain made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors NARCOS and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Ville Valo spoke after the fight, saying 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.

Event: SMASH: Pushkin vs Vrjalya
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Pushkin with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Vrjalya counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vrjalya trying to control the position from guard on top but Pushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pushkin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vrjalya defends it easily.
Vrjalya postures up.
Vrjalya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pushkin controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pushkin is pulling down on Vrjalya's head to control his posture. #T1#
Vrjalya advances to half guard.
Pushkin is not content to let Vrjalya control the position.
Vrjalya tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pushkin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Vrjalya looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pushkin keeping hold of Vrjalya's head, controlling as best he can.
Pushkin is staying active underneath Vrjalya, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pushkin won't allow Vrjalya to pass to mount.
Pushkin gets full guard.
Vrjalya trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pushkin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Vrjalya wants to sweep here but Pushkin controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pushkin passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Pushkin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vrjalya, who protects the arm well.
Vrjalya has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Vrjalya can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Pushkin lands some shots froms side control.
Vrjalya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pushkin wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping him busy.
Vrjalya is looking for a sweep.
Pushkin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vrjalya's shoulder. That is not cool.
Vrjalya can't do much from the bottom here.
Vrjalya is not content to let Pushkin control the position. #T4#
Pushkin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Vrjalya is trying to improve his position.
Vrjalya wants to control but Pushkin postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pushkin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Vrjalya tries to bench press Pushkin off him but Pushkin keeps the position.
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 Aleksandr Pushkin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Pushkin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrjalya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aleksandr Pushkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vrjalya looking to control.
Vrjalya wants to sweep but no luck.
Pushkin wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving.
Vrjalya wants to sweep but no luck.
Pushkin lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pushkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vrjalya can do to turn this around?
Pushkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vrjalya swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Vrjalya trying to keep a closed guard but Pushkin is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Vrjalya looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pushkin passes into half guard. #SUB#
Pushkin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vrjalya is looking to get back to full guard here but Pushkin has managed to pass to side control instead.
Pushkin advances to full mount.
Pushkin avoids the attempt from Vrjalya to control.
Vrjalya 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.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vrjalya manages to get to full guard.
Pushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrjalya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pushkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Vrjalya is retaining full guard.
Pushkin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pushkin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vrjalya does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB#
Pushkin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vrjalya defends it well.
Vrjalya gets full guard.
Vrjalya looking to control.
Pushkin trying to control but Vrjalya is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pushkin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vrjalya looking for a sweep. Not yet Vrjalya, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vrjalya wants to hit a sweep here but Pushkin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vrjalya there!
Pushkin controlling from the full mount.
Vrjalya working to try and regain half guard.
Pushkin lands a big elbow.
Vrjalya working to try and regain half guard.
Pushkin takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Vrjalya's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Vrjalya is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Pushkin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Pushkin shoots in and drives through. Vrjalya sprawls well.
Aleksandr Pushkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pushkin shoots in but no luck this time.
Vrjalya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Pushkin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pushkin works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T1#
Vrjalya keeps trying to improve his position.
Pushkin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vrjalya is looking to escape.
Pushkin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vrjalya is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pushkin controlling the position easily from mount.
Pushkin fails to advance to Vrjalya's back.
Ken Vrjalya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vrjalya holds on for dear life, controlling Pushkin's posture momentarily.
Vrjalya wants to hold on but Pushkin pushes him away.
Vrjalya is trying desperately to improve position.
Pushkin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pushkin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pushkin controlling his opponent. #T3#
Pushkin wants to control the pace but Vrjalya is squirming around nicely.
Pushkin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vrjalya is working to get back to half guard.
Pushkin controlling from mount.
Vrjalya tries to hold on but Pushkin pushes him away. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pushkin wants to control the pace but Vrjalya is squirming around nicely.
Vrjalya is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pushkin controlling from mount.
Vrjalya looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Pushkin is trying to stick to Vrjalya's back but Vrjalya is turning into Pushkin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pushkin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vrjalya.
Pushkin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pushkin trying to control the position.
Vrjalya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Pushkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pushkin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SYN 1102 Ilmarinen vs Collins
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1##CL#
John rushes Takala and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Takala breaks from the clinch.
John swings widly with a right hand
and Takala counters with a one-two to the body.
John looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
John moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
John tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takala takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
John throws an off balance right hand
and John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John throws a hook but Takala blocks it.
Takala is looking for the big counter here.
John wants to clinch
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John scores with a three punch combo!
A telegraphed right hand from John misses the target. #T1##CL#
John gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Takala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takala.
Still in the clinch, John scores with a nice short uppercut.
John lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takala wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Takala breaks from the clinch. #CL#
John darts in and clinches Takala up against the cage.
Takala wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but John has him pressed against the cage.
John misses with a hook from the clinch.
John misses with some punches.
Takala can't break the clinch.
John struggles to land a body shot inside as Takala controls his hands.
John lands a right hand.
John misses with some punches.
John misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Takala manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from John.
Takala let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2##CL#
John clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John working aggressively here. #BC2#
Takala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
John dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
John throws a looping overhand right but Takala ducks down to avoid it.
John just misses with a punch to the body.
Takala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takala moves away from the strike by John.
Takala circles away from the clinch attempt
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
John looks to land a left hand but Takala moved out of range nicely.
Takala gets cracked there but stands up to it.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takala moves away.
Takala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
John misses with a hook
and Takala counters with a right hand to the body.
John tries to close the distance and clinch but Takala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from John.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takala! But no joy.
A left lands for John.
Takala swats away the attempt to clinch by John.
As John backs off Takala throws a huge counter combo but John manages to avoid it all.
Takala slips a straight right by John.#T4#
John tries to close the distance and clinch but Takala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
John has closed the distance and engaged Takala in a clinch.
John misses with some punches.
John working aggressively here.
Takala is trying to break the clinch but John has him pressed against the cage.
John lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
John throws a punch but it's blocked by Takala.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land. #BC2#
Takala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
John tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good standup being displayed there by John as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from John misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring John dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Takala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
John wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Takala misses.
John looks to score with a jab to the body but Takala is just out of range.
Takala on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sparring John is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by John. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takala throws out a counter right but John avoids it with no problem.#CL#
John has closed the distance and engaged Takala in a clinch.
Takala prevents a body shot from John.
John lands with a short shot to the head.
John misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
John prevents Takala from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Takala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takala needs to keep his hands up - John had a free shot at his head there.
John lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
John misses with a looping left.
Takala is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice shot by John.
John throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John jabbing away but nothing is landing.
John cracks Takala with a right hand to the side of the head.
Takala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
John misses the shot to the body.
Takala let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
John lands a jab to Takala's midsection.
Tino Takala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John misses the body punch
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John scores with a nice strike.
John misses the shot to the body.
Takala tries a quick counter leg kick but John is wise to it.
Takala walks into a jab.
John tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Takala takes one to the chin there.
John throws a lazy uppercut
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
John works over Takala's head and body with a nice combination.
John is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takala can do to turn this around?#T3#
John pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takala throws a counter combo.
John misses the body punch
enabling Takala to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - John throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sparring John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
John misses with an uppercut. Takala saw that one coming.
Takala unleashes a big counter combination but John bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
John misses with an uppercut
and John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John wants to clinch.
John fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takala lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
John throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takala.
Takala lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Takala ducks right into an uppercut from John.
Takala drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
John fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takala throws out a counter right but John avoids it with no problem.
John connects with a nice looking jab.
Sloppy strikes from John. Those never looked like landing.
Takala unleashes a big counter combination but John bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
John clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Takala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
John misses with a lunging right hand
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
John thuds a left hand into Takala's body.
John tries to clinch but Takala is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring John dominated that second round.
That's time! John's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
John swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takala slips a jab and a cross from John.
Takala has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A cross from John lands.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takala is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sparring John has scored more points in the clinch so far.
John goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
John throws a head punch that misses.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Takala uses good head movement to avoid it.
John lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John throws a head punch that misses.
John lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Takala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
John is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Takala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takala flicks out a counter leg kick but John steps away.#T1#
John tries to clinch but Takala is having none of it.
John misses with a combination
and Takala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takala slips a straight right by John.
A nice side step and Takala releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Takala doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takala defending well as John loads up on a big left hand.
Takala throws out a counter right but John avoids it with no problem.#CL#
John moves into the clinch.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Takala breaks the clinch.
John is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tino Takala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
John throws an overhand right that lands on Takala's shoulder, as Takala tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from John misses.
A combination from John does no damage.
John scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
John tries to clinch but Takala is having none of it.
John fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
John swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John misses with a combination
and Takala counters with a left to the body. #T3#
John swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
John misses with a wild body shot.
Takala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
John swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
John throws a lazy right hand but Takala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takala throws out a counter right but John avoids it with no problem.
Takala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by John.
John backing away here, and Takala unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
John lands a head shot.
John misses with a combination
and Takala counters with a low kick, right behind John 's knee.
John throws a hook but Takala avoids it easily.#T4#
John misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John misses with a few strikes there.
John misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John with a jab.
John misses the shot to the body.
John is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
John moves to clinch but Takala breaks away
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
John looks to land a right hand but Takala moved out of range.
Takala tries a quick counter leg kick but John is wise to it.
John swings for the body but Takala moves out of range.
Takala doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparring John showed his dominance in that final round.
Well John 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparring John!
Sparring John thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Krylov vs Lang
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Hiro looks to throw the jab but Nickle is out of range.
We've been told by Hiro's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hiro swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Nickle gets a clinch.
Nickle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nickle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hiro pushes Nickle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hiro lands a body shot.
Hiro working aggressively here.
Hiro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hiro stops a takedown attempt from Nickle.
Nickle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hiro backwards. #TD2#
Nickle ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nickle no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Hiro gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickle moves away.
Nickle staying out of range there.
Nickle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nickle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiro throws out the jab.
Hiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickle moves forwards but Hiro connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Hiro.
Hiro with the inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Hiro.
Nickle wants to counter with a clinch but Hiro pushes him away.
Hiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickle.
Nickle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hiro throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Nickle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hiro lands a body shot.
Nickle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hiro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuromiya Hiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Nickle.
Hiro misses the jab.
Hiro scores with a punch to the head.
Nickle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiro. Nickle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hiro defends it well.
Nickle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hiro misses with a straight left.
Nickle with the counter takedown but Hiro avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hiro. That's going to slow Nickle down.
Hiro throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Hiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hiro. Hiro obviously looking to wear him down.
Hiro takes a swing at Nickle's ribcage but misses.
Nickle is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hiro misses with a looping left.
Nickle tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nickle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hiro can pounce on him.
Nickle takes one to the side of the head.
Nickle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hiro.
Nickle slips a jab from Hiro.
Nice straight punches there by Hiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hiro.
Nickle blocks a low kick nicely.
Hiro lands a right hook to the body.
Nickle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiro throws out the jab.
Nickle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hiro defends it well.
Hiro cracks a nice hook into Nickle's ribs.
Nickle tries to clinch but Hiro is having none of it. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Nickle misses the target.
Hiro connects with a body shot.
Nickle moves out of range of the body kick from Hiro.
Kuromiya Hiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickle manages to avoid it.
Hiro scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nickle in his tracks.
Hiro scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Hiro finds it's way through Nickle's defenses.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Hiro.
Nickle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hiro.
Nickle tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nickle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hiro.
Nickle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hiro jabs Nickle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiro throws a body punch but Nickle moves out of range.
Nickle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hiro throws a leg kick but Nickle sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Hiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Hiro.
Hiro misses with a body shot
and Nickle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nickle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hiro finds it's way round the side to connect with Nickle's head.
Hiro motions for Nickle to come forward. Hiro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nickle.
Hiro pushes Nickle away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nickle gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nickle takes a little break here. Hiro wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hiro is not content to let Nickle control the position.
Nickle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kuromiya Hiro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hiro throws a lazy right hand but Nickle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickle throws a counter combo.
Nickle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hiro pinned against the cage. Hiro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nickle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickle needs to keep his hands up - Hiro had a free shot at his head there.
Kuromiya Hiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hiro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nickle slips a jab from Hiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiro lands a leg kick that knocks Nickle off balance momentarily.
Hiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Nickle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Hiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hiro.
Nickle swings for the body but Hiro moves out of range.
Hiro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nickle's head.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiro. Nickle does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Nickle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hiro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hiro misses with an uppercut
and Nickle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hiro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nickle feints the counter takedown.
Nickle takes one on the button.
Hiro throws a hook to the side of Nickle's head but Nickle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Nickle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nickle prevents Hiro from escaping the position.
Nickle working the ground and pound but Hiro is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickle wants to control but Hiro is keeping him busy.
Hiro is pushing Nickle's head away, looking to escape. Nickle manages to hold on to the position though.
Nickle slows the pace down.
Hiro is trying to get back to his feet.#T2##ES#
Hiro sneaks out the side door and pushes Nickle away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Hiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hiro.
Hiro with a nice calf kick.
Dill Nickle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickle staying out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nickle checks a leg kick.
Nickle tries to counter with a clinch but Hiro shakes him off and moves away.
Nickle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hiro can pounce on him. #TD2#
Nickle throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hiro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nickle is in Hiro's guard.
Nickle looking to pass the guard.
Nickle wants to control from the top but Hiro keeps moving.
Hiro wants to stand and escape but Nickle is having none of it.
Hiro being controlled here, momentarily.
Nickle prevents Hiro from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Nickle cracks Hiro with a solid left hand.
Nickle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hiro's guard. #SUB2#
Nickle wants to work for an arm triangle but Hiro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hiro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nickle.
Hiro is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Nickle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hiro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nickle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hiro defending well though.
Nickle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hiro wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Hiro manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nickle keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hiro lands an uppercut.#T4#
Nickle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hiro misses with a punch to the body.
Nickle can't get the takedown.
Hiro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hiro tries to work over Nickle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hiro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickle controls his hands.
Hiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickle.
Hiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hiro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kuromiya Hiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Nickle.
Hiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nickle can't find room to land a body shot as Hiro controls the action.
Nickle blocks an uppercut.
Nickle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hiro stalling in the clinch but Nickle improves position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kuromiya Hiro dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Nickle checks a leg kick nicely.
Hiro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nickle checks it well.
Nickle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hiro.
Nickle with the counter takedown but Hiro avoids it easily.#CL2#
Nickle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nickle tries to work over Hiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nickle looking for a takedown.
Nickle misses with a body punch.
Nickle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hiro is defending well.
Hiro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nickle up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Hiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hiro misses with some punches.
Nickle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hiro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kuromiya Hiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Nickle.
Nickle tries to move into range but Hiro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nickle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hiro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hiro.
Hiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickle can do to turn this around?
Hiro lands a right hook to the body.
Kuromiya Hiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hiro lands a nice hook to Nickle's body. Nickle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Nickle misses its intended target.
Nickle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nickle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nickle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hiro as he avoids it easily.
Nickle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hiro scores with a nice right hand.
Hiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nickle misses the jab.#T2#
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!
Hiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nickle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hiro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nickle momentarily.
Hiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Hiro misses the target.
Hiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hiro cracks Nickle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hiro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hiro lands a nice shot that snaps Nickle's head back.
Nickle on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Nickle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nickle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hiro is fending him off so far but Nickle persists. Nope, Hiro circles away and we're back to standing.
Nickle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiro.
Nickle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiro throws out the jab.
Nickle wants to counter the offense by Hiro and move into the clinch position.#T3#
Hiro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickle moves away.
Hiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickle tries to counter with a clinch but Hiro shakes him off and moves away.
Hiro lands a jab to the nose.
Hiro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nickle looks for a takedown but Hiro sprawls well.
Nickle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiro throws out the jab.
Hiro with a hook.
Hiro throws a looping overhand right but Nickle ducks down to avoid it.
Nickle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nickle checks a leg kick.
Hiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hiro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nickle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Nickle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiro.
Nickle throws out a counter right but Hiro avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Hiro misses.
Nickle is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hiro lands with a hook. Nickle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiro throws a hook but Nickle blocks it.
Nickle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hiro throws a looping overhand right but Nickle ducks down to avoid it.
Nickle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hiro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nickle doesn't seem bothered though.
Hiro looks to land a left hand but Nickle moved out of range nicely.
Nickle slips under a jab.
Hiro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nickle.
Nickle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hiro missing with a left hand there. Nickle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickle.
It seemed like Nickle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dill Nickle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Hiro tries to keep at a distance but Nickle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hiro tries to stall but Nickle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kuromiya Hiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hiro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuromiya Hiro!
After the big win, Kuromiya Hiro made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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