Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Just some fights 27
Date: Apr 30, 2025

#R1#
Magomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl out of it but Magomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Magomedov pulls guard.
Magomedov is trying to control the position but Sitsongrit postures up. #SUB#
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sitsongrit defends it easily.#T1#
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Magomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sitsongrit defends well.#SUB#
Sitsongrit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sitsongrit has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Magomedov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sitsongrit sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Magomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sitsongrit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Magomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sitsongrit wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sitsongrit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomedov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sitsongrit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Magomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sitsongrit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sitsongrit defends well.
Sitsongrit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Sitsongrit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sitsongrit has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Sitsongrit content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice takedown defense from Sitsongrit. No joy for Magomedov on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Magomedov shoots in for a double leg but Sitsongrit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sitsongrit is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kaewfah Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking kick to the body. Magomedov takes a step back to recover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaewfah Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Sitsongrit, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes Sitsongrit against the cage but Sitsongrit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit defends it nicely.
Sitsongrit steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Magomedov's front leg but catches the back leg as Magomedov tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magomedov goes for a double leg but Sitsongrit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sitsongrit continues to drive forward.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magomedov. #T1#
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magomedov jumps guard but Sitsongrit stands there with Magomedov around his waist. Magomedov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Magomedov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sitsongrit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Magomedov pulls Sitsongrit into guard.
Magomedov is trying to keep Sitsongrit in close.
Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Magomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit pushing down on Magomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Sitsongrit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sitsongrit prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
Magomedov wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sitsongrit wants to take a breather but Magomedov is having none of it.
Sitsongrit is taking a breather. Magomedov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Sitsongrit blocks the strikes from Magomedov.
Sitsongrit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sitsongrit tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Magomedov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magomedov lands in his opponent's guard.
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Sitsongrit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sitsongrit controls the pace.#SUB#
Magomedov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sitsongrit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sitsongrit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Magomedov being controlled here, momentarily.
Magomedov wants to sweep here but Sitsongrit controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sitsongrit controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaewfah Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a counter combo.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Magomedov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it really well and circles away.
Sitsongrit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Sitsongrit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hasbulla Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Magomedov takes one to the side of the head.
Magomedov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Magomedov shoots for a takedown but Sitsongrit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sitsongrit feints a counter leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit delivers a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Magomedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magomedov. That did some damage!
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sitsongrit scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Sitsongrit clinches.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit works on Magomedov's body with a couple of short punches.
Magomedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hasbulla Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.
Sitsongrit lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit lands a two punch combo.
Sitsongrit keeps Magomedov at a distance using the push kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Magomedov's hands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
Magomedov shoots and misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sitsongrit pushes Magomedov away with a front kick.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sitsongrit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Sitsongrit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Magomedov with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Magomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#TD#
Sitsongrit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sitsongrit has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magomedov is controlling him.
Sitsongrit has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Magomedov postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sitsongrit holds on and takes a little breather.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Magomedov postures up.
Sitsongrit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kaewfah Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaewfah Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sitsongrit 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaewfah Sitsongrit!
After the fight, Kaewfah Sitsongrit was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: TOF 224
Date: Apr 27, 2025

#R1#
Passel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brixton can pounce on him.
Passel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brixton manages to avoid it.
Brixton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Passel tries to counter with a takedown but Brixton is quick to defend against it.
Passel looks to land a right hand but Brixton moved out of range.
Brixton throws a leg kick which misses Passel's front leg but catches the back leg as Passel tries to avoid it.
Yuuki Brixton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Passel gets tackled into the cage by Brixton. Brixton maintains the clinch.
Passel misses with a punch to the body.
Brixton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Passel.
Brixton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brixton.
Brixton lands a nice knee to the body.
Passel blocks an uppercut.
Brixton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Passel tries to work over Brixton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Passel misses with some punches.
Passel misses with some punches.
Passel managing to block the knees to the body from Brixton.
A nice left hand lands by Brixton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brixton working Passel over with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Passel.
Passel blocks the elbow strike. #T1#
Passel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Passel lands with a short shot to the head.
Brixton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brixton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Passel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brixton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brixton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Passel's elbow.
Brixton working Passel over with knees to the body.
Brixton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Passel struggles to land a body shot inside as Brixton controls his hands.
Brixton lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Passel.
Passel throws a punch but it's blocked by Brixton.
Brixton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brixton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Passel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brixton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Passel backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brixton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brixton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Passel prevents a body shot from Brixton. #T2#
Brixton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Passel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brixton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Passel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Passel tries to work over Brixton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brixton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brixton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Passel struggles to land a body shot inside as Brixton controls his hands.
Passel blocks an elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Brixton.
Brixton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Passel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brixton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Passel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brixton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brixton swings wildly with an uppercut but Passel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brixton obliges.
Brixton lands a right hand. #T3#
Brixton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Passel.
Passel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Passel lands a nice uppercut.
Brixton tries to land knees in the clinch but Passel avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Brixton.
Passel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brixton lands an uppercut.
Brixton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Passel or not.
Passel lands with a short shot to the head.
Brixton takes a shot to the head.
Passel managing to block the knees to the body from Brixton.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brixton.
Brixton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brixton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brixton lands an uppercut.
Brixton scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brixton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Passel backwards.
Passel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brixton prevents it. #T4#
Brixton lands a shot to the body.
Brixton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brixton misses with a punch on the inside.
Passel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brixton.
Brixton lands a right hand.
Brixton unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brixton tries to land knees in the clinch but Passel avoids the damage to the body.
Passel lands a hook that snaps the head of Brixton backwards.
Brixton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Passel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brixton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Passel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Passel throws a head punch that misses.
Brixton throws a head punch that misses.
Passel blocks an uppercut.
Passel misses with a punch on the inside.
Passel pushes Brixton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brixton has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Passel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brixton can turn it around.#T5#
Brixton working aggressively here.
Brixton misses with the head strike.
Brixton misses with the head strike.
Brixton working aggressively here.
Passel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brixton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brixton trying to land knees to the body.
Brixton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Passel backwards.
Knees to the body from Brixton.
Passel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brixton has a couple of punches blocked by Passel.
Passel wants to take the fight to the mat but Brixton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Passel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brixton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Passel backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Brixton fails to land.
Brixton trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Passel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brixton tries to throw a body punch but Passel avoids it by throwing Brixton back against the cage.
Passel fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T6#
Brixton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Brixton.
Brixton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Passel is defending well for now.
Passel blocks an uppercut.
Brixton scores with a shoulder strike.
Brixton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Passel backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brixton throws an elbow but misses.
Brixton takes a shot to the head.
Brixton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Passel avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Brixton fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Passel.
A right handed body shot lands from Brixton.
Brixton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brixton pushes Passel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brixton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brixton obliges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Passel.
Knees to the body from Brixton.
Passel is breathing heavily.#T7#
Passel prevents a body shot from Brixton.
A head punch on the inside from Passel fails to land.
Brixton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brixton is leaning against Passel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brixton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brixton tries to work over Passel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brixton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Passel takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Brixton.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brixton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Passel blocks an uppercut.
Brixton presses Passel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brixton trying to land knees to the body.
Brixton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Passel takes a shot to the head.
Passel lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brixton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Passel is trying to drag Brixton to the mat but Brixton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T8#
Brixton missing with knees to the body.
Passel avoiding damage as Brixton throws knees to the body.
Brixton misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Passel.
Brixton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brixton lands a right hand.
Brixton scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brixton.
Brixton cracks Passel with a nice body shot.
Passel misses with a punch to the body.
Brixton working aggressively here.
Passel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brixton missing with knees to the body.
Brixton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brixton lands a knee to the body.
Passel lands with a light punch inside. #T9#
Passel struggles to land a body shot inside as Brixton controls his hands.
Brixton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Passel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brixton scores with a shoulder strike.
Brixton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Brixton.
Brixton lands an elbow that stopped Passel in his tracks for a moment.
Brixton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Passel's defenses.
Brixton misses with the head strike.
Brixton lands a right hand.
Passel tries a body shot but Brixton blocks it.
Brixton lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Passel is rocked!
Brixton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Passel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brixton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Passel working aggressively here.
Brixton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Passel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brixton has a couple of punches blocked by Passel.
Passel blocks an elbow strike.
Passel seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Passel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuki Brixton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Brixton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Passel's sensitive parts.
Brixton scores with a jab. Passel acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Brixton instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Brixton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brixton misses with some punches.
Brixton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brixton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brixton lands a body shot.
Brixton has a couple of punches blocked by Passel.
Brixton misses with some punches.
Brixton scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Passel.
Passel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Passel avoiding damage as Brixton throws knees to the body.
Passel working aggressively here.
Brixton swings wildly with an uppercut but Passel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brixton misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Brixton tries to land knees in the clinch but Passel avoids the damage to the body.
Still in the clinch, Brixton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brixton scores with a shoulder strike.
Passel blocks an elbow strike.
Passel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brixton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Passel misses with the head strike.
Brixton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brixton tries to land knees in the clinch but Passel avoids the damage to the body.
Passel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brixton tries to land knees in the clinch but Passel avoids the damage to the body.
Brixton lands a right hand.
Brixton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brixton.
Brixton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brixton blocking some punches.
Passel blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Brixton scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Passel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Passel misses with some punches.
Brixton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brixton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Passel's brow.
Brixton lands a body punch.
Brixton trying to land knees to the body.
Brixton swings wildly with an uppercut but Passel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Passel.
Brixton trying to land knees to the body.
Passel managing to block the knees to the body from Brixton.
Brixton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Passel is defending well for now.
Passel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brixton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brixton presses Passel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Passel. #T3#
Passel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brixton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Passel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Passel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brixtons head.
Brixton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Passel backwards.
Passel misses with a punch on the inside.
Passel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brixton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brixton can't find room to land a body shot as Passel controls the action.
Passel takes a knee to the side of the body.
Passel is trying to drag Brixton to the mat but Brixton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brixton working aggressively here.
Passel blocking some punches.
Passel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brixton blocks an uppercut.
Brixton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Brixton stops a takedown attempt from Passel.
Brixton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Passel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brixton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Passel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brixton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Passel backwards.
Passel takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brixton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brixton tries to land knees in the clinch but Passel avoids the damage to the body.
Brixton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Passels head.
Passel can't get the takedown.
Brixton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Passel swings wildly with an uppercut but Brixton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brixton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Passel lands with a light punch inside.
Passel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brixton swings wildly with an uppercut but Passel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brixton. #T5#
Passel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brixton lands an elbow that stopped Passel in his tracks for a moment.
Passel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brixton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Passel throws a head punch that misses.
Passel tries to work over Brixton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brixton lands a nice knee to the body.
Brixton lands an elbow inside.
Brixton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Passel is defending well for now.
Brixton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brixton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brixton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brixton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Passel backwards.
Passel dodges an elbow strike from Brixton.
Brixton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Passel.
A body shot lands from Brixton. #T6#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Passel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brixton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brixton tries to land knees in the clinch but Passel avoids the damage to the body.
Passel working aggressively here.
Brixton working aggressively here.
Passel avoids a wild elbow strike from Brixton.
Brixton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brixton swings wildly with an uppercut but Passel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yuuki Brixton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brixton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Passel.
Passel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brixton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brixton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brixton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Passel backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Passel.
Brixton lands a knee to the body.
Brixton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T7#
Brixton misses with the head strike.
Passel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brixton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Passel.
Brixton working aggressively here.
Passel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brixton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Passel is leaning against Brixton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Passel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brixton throws an elbow but it misses.
Passel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Passel wants a takedown.
Brixton lands a nice elbow.
Passel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Passel.
Brixton throws a head punch that misses.
Brixton misses with a short punch on the inside. #T8#
Passel managing to block the knees to the body from Brixton.
Passel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Passel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Passel managing to block the knees to the body from Brixton.
Brixton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Passel prevents a body shot from Brixton.
Brixton misses with a body punch.
Brixton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Passel backwards.
Passel lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brixton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Passel's defenses.
Passel avoiding damage as Brixton throws knees to the body.
Passel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brixton throws an elbow but it misses.
Brixton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Passel lands with a light punch inside.
Passel avoids the elbow strike from Brixton, against the cage.
Brixton throws a head punch that misses. #T9#
A head punch on the inside from Brixton fails to land.
Passel has a couple of punches blocked by Brixton.
Good body shot from Brixton.
A head punch on the inside from Brixton fails to land.
Brixton blocks a body shot from Passel.
Brixton misses with a body punch.
Brixton lands an elbow that stopped Passel in his tracks for a moment.
Passel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Brixton fails to land.
Good body shot from Passel.
Passel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brixton tries to work over Passel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Passel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brixton's elbow.
Passel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Brixton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Passel fails to land.
Passel blocks an uppercut.
Brixton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuki Brixton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Passel.
Brixton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brixton thows a leg kick but Passel checks it #TD#
and Passel counters with a takedown into side control.
Brixton keeping his opponent close.
Brixton wants to control but Passel postures up.
Brixton is looking for a sweep.
Brixton wants to control but Passel postures up.
Passel scores with a couple of short elbows.
Brixton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brixton struggling a bit here.
Brixton is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Passel is staying active.
Passel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Passel cracks Brixton with a big right hand but Brixton just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Passel misses with the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Brixton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Passel is chipping away with strikes.
Brixton is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Passel is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brixton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Brixton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brixton controlling the action here.
Passel is trying to get back to full guard.
Passel is staying active underneath Brixton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Passel gets back to full guard.
Ben Passel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Passel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Brixton wants to control from the top but Passel keeps moving.
Brixton wants to stand but Passel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Brixton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Passel controls Brixton momentarily but Brixton frees himself.
Passel keeping moving, preventing Brixton from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Passel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brixton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Brixton won't allow Passel to sweep him here.
Brixton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Passel is looking for a triangle but Brixton pushes his legs off easily.
Brixton looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Passel has his foot on Brixton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brixton works his way back into a safe position though.
Brixton trying to control but Passel is working from the bottom.
Brixton postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Passel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Passel lands an overhand right.
Passel takes a swing at Brixton's ribcage but misses.
Brixton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brixton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice jab there from Passel.
Yuuki Brixton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Passel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brixton was well out of range. Poor timing from Passel.
Passel misses with a hook. Brixton ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Passel tries to keep at a distance but Brixton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brixton scores with a shot to the side of Passel's head.
Brixton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brixton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Passel struggles to land a body shot inside as Brixton controls his hands.
Brixton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T5#
Brixton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Passel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Passel can't get the takedown.
Brixton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Passel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brixton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brixton working aggressively here.
Brixton misses with some punches.
Passel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Passel misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Passel tightens his grip and picks Brixton up, before dumping him to the ground. Brixton manages to land in guard.
Passel stopping the sweep attempt from Brixton.
Brixton wants to stand and escape but Passel is having none of it.
Passel slips nicely into half guard.
Brixton wants to control but Passel is keeping busy.
Passel stops Brixton from getting back to his feet. #T6#
Brixton is controlling Passel's trapped leg to prevent Passel from advancing to side control.
Brixton wants to get back to full guard but Passel has passed into side control.
Passel working the ground and pound but Brixton is defending the strikes.
Passel working away.
Brixton taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brixton is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Brixton is looking for a sweep.
Passel lands an elbow.
Brixton is trying to control Passel's posture but Passel avoids it.
Brixton is looking for a sweep.
Passel lands a nice forearm strike.
Ben Passel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Brixton struggling a bit here.
Passel working the head with strikes.
Brixton is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Passel is controlling him well.
Passel fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Brixton takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Passel throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brixton wants to control but Passel postures up.
Brixton pushes Passel away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Passel gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Passel scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Brixton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brixton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Passel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brixton is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Passel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Brixton to see if he's OK.
Brixton is trying to get back to half guard.
Passel prevents Brixton from escaping the position.
Brixton takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Passel working the head with strikes.
Brixton is looking to reverse the position.
Brixton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Passel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Brixton can't do much from the bottom here.
Brixton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Passel trying to control from half guard but Brixton is working away.
Brixton is trying to maintain the position but Passel is very close to passing his half guard.
Brixton is trying to stand. #T9#
Passel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brixton scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Passel manages to mount him!
Passel putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Brixton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Passel pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Brixton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Passel punishing his opponent with strikes.
Brixton is looking to get to half guard.
Passel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brixton hang on?
Brixton takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Passel lands a big shot there that rocks Brixton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ROC#Brixton is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brixton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brixton is still in real trouble! Can Passel finish him?

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuuki Brixton!
Yuuki Brixton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN Supernova XV
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Rojas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rojas throws a leg kick #CL#
and Hunter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Hunter breaks from the clinch.
Rojas misses with a kick to the body
and Hunter finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rojas throws a chopping leg kick but Hunter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Hunter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rojas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rojas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hunter's head.#CUT2#It looks like Paul Hunter has been cut.
Rojas throws a jab when Hunter was well out of range.
Hunter throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rojas avoids it.
Rojas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter checks the leg kick.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunter.
Hunter throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rojas avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Rojas.
We've been told by Hunter's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hunter checks the leg kick.
Hunter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rojas manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Rojas lunges at Hunter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hunter's hand.
Rojas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunter is able to avoid easily.
Rojas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rojas tries to clinch up
and Hunter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Hunter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rojas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Hunter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rojas.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rojas. #T2#
Rojas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunter counters with a left to the body.
Rojas throws out a leg kick but Hunter moves out of range and Rojas only half commits.
Rojas misses with a low kick.
It appears Hunter was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rojas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rojas lands with a shot to the body.
Rojas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter avoids the head kick by Rojas.
Rojas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Rojas tries to get set, Hunter tries to push him back and clinch up but Rojas manages to avoid the attempt.
Hunter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rojas misses with a low kick.
Hunter is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rojas.
Hunter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Rojas looks to move away, Hunter throws a big counter combo but Rojas just gets out of the way.#T3#
Rojas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Hunter counter with a right hand.
Rojas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rojas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rojas throws a leg kick #CL#
and Hunter counters by moving into the clinch.
Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Hunter controls the action. #BC#
Hunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rojas misses with a kick to the body.
Hunter is looking to counter the offense by Rojas and move into the clinch.
Rojas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Hunter misses the target.
Hunter checks a leg kick.
Rojas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rojas misses with a few strikes there.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hunter scores with a body shot. #T4#
Rojas throws a body kick that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Rojas gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Hunter breaks the clinch.
Rojas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Rojas looks to move away, Hunter throws a big counter combo but Rojas just gets out of the way.
Rojas lands a right hook to the body.
Rojas lands a head kick!
Hunter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rojas looks winded!
Hunter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rojas can pounce on him.
Rojas checks a leg kick.
Rojas throws a chopping leg kick but Hunter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Rojas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Hunter's cut.
That's time! Hunter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rojas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hunter.
Rojas blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rojas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rojas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rojas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hunter just misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas wants to clinch
and Hunter finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ivan Rojas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rojas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
Rojas misses with a leg kick
and Hunter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rojas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Rojas.
A quick step to the side and Hunter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivan Rojas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Rojas throws a chopping leg kick but Hunter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Hunter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rojas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunter tries to counter by clinching up but Rojas breaks away and moves out of range.
Rojas thumps Hunter with a low kick.
Rojas throws a solid leg kick but Hunter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rojas.
Rojas ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
A head kick by Rojas misses
and Hunter counters with a stiff right hand.
Rojas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunter. That did some damage!
Rojas missing with a left hand there. Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rojas throws a head kick that misses.
Hunter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
Rojas closes the distance and pushes Hunter back into the cage.#T2##BC#
Hunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rojas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rojas is breathing heavily.
Rojas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rojas thows a leg kick but Hunter checks it
and Hunter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Hunter misses.
Rojas motions for Hunter to come forward. Rojas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rojas misses with a low kick as Hunter jumps back.
Hunter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hunter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunter checks a low kick from Rojas.
Rojas throws a leg kick but Hunter checks it.
Rojas tries to land a leg kick but Hunter saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Hunter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Rojas doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunter circles away.
It looked like Hunter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rojas.
Rojas throws a chopping leg kick but Hunter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Hunter misses the target.
Rojas scores with a leg kick.
Hunter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rojas manages to circle out of the way.
Rojas sizes up Hunter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hunter moves out of range as Rojas throws a body kick.
Rojas tries to work over Hunter's front leg with a kick but Hunter checks it.
A low kick from Rojas misses
and Hunter counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Hunter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Hunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rojas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Hunter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Rojas tries to clinch but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rojas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rojas throws a leg kick
and Hunter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Hunter is out of range.
As Rojas tries to get set, Hunter tries to push him back and clinch up but Rojas manages to avoid the attempt.
Hunter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ivan Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunter misses with a body shot.
Rojas is looking to chop away at Hunter's legs.
Hunter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rojas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hunter takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Rojas misses with a low kick.
Hunter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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 Paul Hunter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Hunter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rojas tried to score with a low kick but Hunter checks it.
Hunter is looking to wear down Rojas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rojas wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Rojas.
It looked like Hunter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rojas.
Hunter lands with a shot to the body.
Rojas throws a lazy head kick
and Hunter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#KD#
Hunter drops Rojas with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rojas looks back up at him and smiles so Hunter waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#It looks like Ivan Rojas has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojas is looking to land body kicks.
Rojas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunter jabs at Rojas's body.
Rojas moves to clinch but Hunter breaks away
and Hunter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Rojas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hunter counters with a crisp right that sends Rojas to the canvas! Hunter follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Hunter!
Paul Hunter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Lang vs Jones
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Krueger moves to clinch but Gamboa breaks away #TD#
and Gamboa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Krueger's guard.
Krueger managing to control the position.
Krueger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gamboa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Krueger is looking to stand up but Gamboa isn't so interested in that idea.
Gamboa tries to free his leg and advance position but Krueger is retaining full guard.
Gamboa wants to control from the top but Krueger keeps moving.
Gamboa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krueger keeping full guard, as Gamboa tries to pass.
Krueger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gamboa won't allow Krueger to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Krueger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gamboa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gamboa throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Krueger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've been hearing that Gamboa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Krueger keeping moving, preventing Gamboa from controlling successfully.
Krueger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gamboa.
Gamboa preventing the sweep.
Gamboa wants to control from the top but Krueger keeps moving.
Gamboa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gamboa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Krueger's guard.
Gamboa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krueger is trying to get back to full guard.
Krueger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gamboa scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Gamboa thows a huge punch but Krueger dodges it nicely.
Gamboa is nestled in close to Krueger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gamboa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gamboa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gamboa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #CUT#It looks like Drew Krueger has been cut.
Gamboa is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Krueger is hurt! He's hurt bad - Gamboa fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Krueger from any more punishment! Congratulations to Gamboa! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guilherme Gamboa!
Guilherme Gamboa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Lang vs Jones
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lang's waist but Lang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Lang tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lang avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang prevents the takedown attempt.
Clubber Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jones.
Jones blocks a body shot from Lang.
Jones blocking some punches.
Lang pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lang is keeping busy.
Jones has Lang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Lang misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short body shot lands from Lang as the two fighters clinch.
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lang.
Lang blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Lang.
Lang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones tries to pull guard but Lang won't allow it.
Come on Jones - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #TD2#
Jones has hold of one of Lang's legs. Lang is fighting the takedown attempt but Jones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lang is controlling Jones's posture.
Lang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Jones stands up over Lang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lang keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones trying to control but Lang is working from the bottom.
Lang controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Lang has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage. #T3#
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones is in close to Lang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lang is controlling Jones's posture.#SUB2#
Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lang has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Lang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones wants to sweep here but Lang controlling him for the moment.
Jones keeping full guard, as Lang tries to pass. #T4#
Lang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Lang from controlling successfully.
Jones is trying to keep Lang in close.
Jones is pulling down on Lang's head to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lang preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clubber Lang dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Lang tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Lang pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Lang clinches with his opponent.
Lang works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Lang tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lang lands a shoulder strike.
Lang stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lang.
Lang misses with a body punch.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones looking to stall.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clubber Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jones.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Lang's head.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Lang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones prevents a body shot from Lang.
A short uppercut from Lang.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Lang works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Lang.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Lang tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Lang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lang digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Clubber Lang has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Jones gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lang regains guard.
Lang wants to sweep but no luck.
My spies in Ludus Gladiatorius inform me that Jones has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard. #REVR#
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Lang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Lang is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Lang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Kevin Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lang with the inside leg kick.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Lang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lang throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4#
Lang preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Lang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Lang is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lang 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.
Lang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Lang blocks nicely.
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 Clubber Lang will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
A low kick from Lang is predictable there #TD2#
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lang's guard.
Jones is in close to Lang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lang keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lang's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Lang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Lang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones tries for a takedown but Lang circles away easily
enabling Lang to counter with a crisp jab.
Lang takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Lang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Lang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lang sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lang. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lang to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Lang misses.
Lang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lang!
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lang is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jones connects with a decent elbow.
Jones working away.
Jones misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jones cracks Lang with a big elbow.
Jones throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Lang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Jones with the ground and pound but Lang regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lang's head.
Jones working Lang over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lang to regain full guard.
Jones won't allow Lang to sweep him here.
Lang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Jones really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Lang throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Lang fights it but they end up in guard.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Lang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Jones wants to control from the top but Lang keeps moving.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Lang has wrist control.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Lang looking to control.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Lang has wrist control.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Lang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones trying to control but Lang is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lang looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lang looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lang! #REVR#
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones tries to roll over but Lang keeps him under control.
Jones trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T3#
Jones tries to lock up and control but Lang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Lang controlling from the full mount.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Lang controlling from the full mount.
Jones wants to hold on but Lang pushes him away.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Jones dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Lang with a hook.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lang throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Lang connects with the punch.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang misses with a body punch.
Lang is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Clubber Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jones.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones wants a takedown.
Jones is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Jones tries to pull guard but Lang won't allow it.
Lang lands a right hand.
Lang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Lang prevents the takedown attempt.
Lang scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Lang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Lang as the two fighters clinch.
Lang tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
A hook to the body from Lang.
Lang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lang lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Lang.
Lang is working Jones over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lang - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Lang.
Lang pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lang.
Lang is working Jones over against the cage.
Lang pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Lang.
Lang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Lang pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
Lang scores with a hook to the body.
Lang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Lang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Nice body punch from Lang.
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Lang as the two fighters clinch.
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
Lang lands with a light punch inside.
Lang lands with a left to the head.
Lang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Lang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Lang lands a left hand.
Lang scores with a shoulder strike.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action. #T3#
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lang.
It looks like Lang has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lang works the jab nicely.
Jab by Jones.
Lang with a nice calf kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Lang, which made it look bad.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lang as he jumps to the side.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Clubber Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lang defends it nicely.
Lang with a jab.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:46
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:46
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clubber Lang!
Clubber Lang retains his middleweight title!
Clubber Lang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 413: Zigaro v Zimmerman
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Skolz fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Kersikov tries to counter it with a takedown but Skolz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A bone on bone clash there as Kersikov blocks the leg kick.
Kersikov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Skolz defends it well.
Skolz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skolz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Skolz.
Skolz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kersikov.
Skolz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kersikov throws a hook but Skolz avoids it easily.
Skolz looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Skolz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kersikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kersikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice straight punches there by Skolz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skolz.
Nice body punch from Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Skolz moves into the clinch.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Skolz.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Skolz is keeping busy.
Kersikov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skolz backwards. #T1#
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Skolz swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov tries to pull guard but Skolz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kersikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skolzs head.
Kersikov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skolz.
Skolz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kersikov.#BC#
Skolz manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Skolz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skolz throws a big counter combination but Kersikov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Skolz scores with a leg kick.
Skolz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skolz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Skolz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skolz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kersikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Skolz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Skolz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skolz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kersikov.
Kersikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kersikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skolz half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
Skolz has closed the distance and engaged Kersikov in a clinch.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Kersikov lands a right hand.
Kersikov slows down the pace here.
Skolz misses with a punch to the body.
Skolz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the side of Skolz's head.
Skolz tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov lands a right hand.
Kersikov lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Skolz swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Kersikov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Skolz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kersikov defends it easily.#SUB#
Skolz looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily. #SUB#
Skolz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kersikov escapes and throws Skolz's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Skolz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov lands an elbow. #T4#
Skolz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Skolz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kersikov wants to control but Skolz is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kersikov scoring with punches and elbows.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skolz keeps working.
Skolz tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Skolz can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, with Kersikov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Skolz is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Kersikov looking for the choke from the back.
Can Skolz hold on?! Kersikov is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Kersikov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Skolz is looking to land body kicks.
Kersikov punishes Skolz's body with a nice straight punch.
Skolz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kersikov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skolz digs a good body shot into Kersikov's ribs.
Skolz wants to clinch.
Kersikov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skolz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skolz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Skolz throws a body shot but no joy.
Skolz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kersikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kersikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Skolz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kersikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Skolz should have avoided that one.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov throws a jab when Skolz was well out of range.
Skolz throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov feints the counter takedown.
Skolz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skolz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Skolz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skolz throws a head kick that misses.
Skolz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Skolz misses with a head kick.
A combination from Kersikov does no damage. #T2#
A big right from Skolz misses.
Skolz tries to clinch but Kersikov is having none of it.
Skolz wants to clinch#TD2#
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Skolz won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skolz taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kersikov wants to control but Skolz is keeping him busy.
Skolz manages to get back to half guard.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skolz taking some punishment here, with Kersikov in his half guard. #SUB2#
Kersikov seems to be working for a kimura but Skolz defends the submission attempt.
Skolz tries to kick Kersikov off but Kersikov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Skolz moves into full guard. #T3#
Kersikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Skolz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between Skolz's legs - danger averted.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Skolz keeps moving.
Kersikov forces his way into half guard.
Kersikov prevents Skolz from standing back up.
Kersikov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Skolz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kersikov stalling. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ground and pound from Kersikov.
Kersikov controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Kersikov seems to be working for a kimura but Skolz defends the submission attempt.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Skolz is working from the bottom.
Kersikov lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Skolz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Skolz looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kersikov pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
An inside leg kick from Skolz misses.
Kersikov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Skolz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kersikov's hands.#CL#
Skolz darts in and clinches Kersikov up against the cage.#TD2#
Kersikov pulls guard successfully.
Kersikov has control of Skolz's left arm, preventing Skolz from doing any damage.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov managing to control the position.
Skolz stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman Kersikov has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kersikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Skolz tries a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skolz. Skolz obviously looking to wear him down.
Gerrad Skolz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
Skolz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Skolz with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Kersikov shoots in and gets a takedown into Skolz's guard.#SUB#
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Skolz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between Skolz's legs - danger averted.
Skolz wants to get back to his feet but Kersikov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Kersikov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kersikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kersikov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skolz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Skolz gets back to half guard.
Skolz wants to get back to full guard.
Skolz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skolz keeps working. #SUB2#
Kersikov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Skolz defends it well. #T3#
Skolz tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Skolz flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kersikov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Kersikov connects with a nice short shot to Skolz's temple.
Kersikov controlling the pace.
Kersikov working the head and body with strikes.
Skolz tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kersikov is keen to just control but Skolz is a slippery customer.
Kersikov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Skolz looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB#
Kersikov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Skolz.
Skolz is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Skolz keeps working.
Kersikov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Skolz is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kersikov connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov scoring with punches and elbows.
Kersikov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kersikov 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: MMA Hype -52-
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
McGarvey's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McGarvey duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Steven French has been cut.
French throws a solid leg kick but McGarvey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at French.
French buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
French on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
French is looking to chop away at McGarvey's legs.
French ducks under a wild hook from McGarvey.
French walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGarvey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGarvey throws a body shot but no joy.
French feints a counter leg kick.
McGarvey loads up on a big right hand but French slips the punch.
French has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGarvey finds it's way round the side to connect with French's head.
French scoring well with a low kick there.
McGarvey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from French finds it's way through McGarvey's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGarvey misses with a wild body shot.
McGarvey misses with a two punch combination.
McGarvey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but French was well out of range. Poor timing from McGarvey.
McGarvey misses with a series of wild punches.
McGarvey throws a series of punches but French moves out of range. #T1#
A punch combination from McGarvey misses.
French misses with a low kick.
McGarvey takes one to the chin there.
French throws a quick inside leg kick.
A left and a right from French both land. Nice combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by French. That's going to slow McGarvey down.
French swats away the attempt to clinch by McGarvey.
French misses with a wild body shot.
French misses the shot to the body.
French throws a leg kick but McGarvey checks it.
McGarvey lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGarvey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches French on the side of the head.
McGarvey scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
French moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McGarvey throws a series of punches but French avoids them all with ease. #T2#
McGarvey tries to bum rush French with a series of wild strikes but French uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
French scoring well with a low kick there.
McGarvey checks a low kick from French.
It looked like McGarvey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from French.
McGarvey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
French throws a right and a left that both miss.
French bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
French jabs McGarvey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good leg kick by French.
McGarvey checks a leg kick nicely.
McGarvey throws a poor cross that misses
and French counters with a slapping leg kick.
McGarvey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but French was well out of range. Poor timing from McGarvey.
McGarvey misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGarvey throws a body punch but French moves out of range.
McGarvey throws a combination. French tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
French feints and then cracks McGarvey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGarvey down.
French misses with an uppercut
and McGarvey counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Steven French's cut even more.#T3#
McGarvey throws a combination that misses
and French counters with a nice leg kick.
French scores with a leg kick.
McGarvey stuns French with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGarvey stalks French and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into French's face. French staggers backwards, shaken.#ROC#French is rocked!
McGarvey cracks French's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! French slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before McGarvey can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stephen McGarvey!

Event: SYN 1161 Crispian vs. Margera
Date: Apr 13, 2025

#R1#
John connects with a body shot.
John cracks Choke with a good jab.
John misses with a double jab.
Choke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Choke looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Choke wants to pass the guard but John is keeping the position.
John looking for a sweep. Not yet John, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Choke advances position into side control!#SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, John has escaped the position, nice work there.
John is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Choke off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Choke breaks John's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Choke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Choke looking to pass the guard.
Choke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
John pulls Choke in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Choke drops back looking for a leg! John is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and John manages to kick Choke off! Choke jumps back into John's guard.
John wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Choke looking to pass the guard.
Choke throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Choke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! John is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Choke, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Choke isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. John stacks Choke 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 John!#T2#
Choke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked John off and has taken his back!
John is in bad spot here.
John is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Choke off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Choke patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Choke working for the choke. #SUB#
John defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Choke's arms.
Choke gets his hands free as John looks to control.
Choke has the hooks in. John is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Choke is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. John defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Choke looking to break John's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. John remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Choke will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T3#
John is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Choke has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
John is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Choke gets his way!
Choke is hanging on to John's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
John is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
John trying to control the hands but Choke breaks the grip. #SUB#
Choke is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T4#
John wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Choke is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but John has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Choke is trying to stick to John's back but John is turning into Choke. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Choke's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by John.
John engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Choke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but John can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
John is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Choke tries to strike from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Choke dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
John scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Some wild striking there from John.
John thows a leg kick but Choke checks it #TD#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into side control. John won't be happy with that.
John is looking for a sweep.
Choke misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Choke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but John is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
John wants to control but Choke postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Choke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Choke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Choke swings around for an armbar but John sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Choke's guard.#T1#
John controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
John wants to control from the top but Choke keeps moving.
Choke throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
John's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Choke looking for a guillotine here but John defends easily.
David Choke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Choke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
John trying to control the position from guard on top but Choke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
John has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Choke is proving hard to escape from.
Choke looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Choke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Choke has a closed guard, preventing John from standing up.
John stopping the sweep attempt from Choke.
John must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
John controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Choke has his foot on John's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. John works his way back into a safe position though.
John forces his way into half guard.
John seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that John has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Choke looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Choke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Choke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
John is controlling the pace. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Choke wants to get back to full guard.
John takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
John wants to stand but Choke has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
John controlling the action here.
Choke is looking for a sweep. John is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if John is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Choke actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
John stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sparring John showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
John looks to land a right hand but Choke moved out of range.
John lands with a straight right. Choke didn't see that one coming.
Choke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with John but John pushes him off and we're back to square one.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choke moves away.
John misses with the combination.
John feints and then cracks Choke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Choke down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by John.
John is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Choke slips under a jab.#T1#
Choke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for John.
Choke slips a straight right by John.
John throws a hook to the side of Choke's head but Choke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Choke tries to counter by moving into the clinch but John manages to circle out of the way.
John connects with a solid leg kick.
John motions for Choke to come forward. John throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Choke is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from John.
No joy there for John, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Choke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
John throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Choke.
Choke feinted with a counter takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by John. That's going to slow Choke down.
A solid leg kick lands there for John.
Choke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A quick step to the side and Choke tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
John misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from John. Those never looked like landing.
Choke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
John has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
John displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Choke.
John was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
John goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choke moves forwards but John connects with a nice, crisp jab.
John throws a hook but Choke blocks it.
Choke half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
John misses with a double jab.
John throws a low kick but it's checked well by Choke.
John lands a jab to the nose.
John loads up on a big right hand but Choke slips the punch.
John throws a big shot that misses.
Sparring John is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from John.
John will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Choke drops down looking for a counter takedown but John sprawls and moves away.
John swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Choke.
John looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Choke walks into a stiff left hand from John.
John misses with a left hand #TD#
so Choke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Choke looking to pass the guard.
John bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Choke's guard. #REVB##T4##SUB#
Choke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Choke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
John content to stall in guard here.
John wants to stand but Choke has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Choke throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparring John comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think John has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparring John!
Our winner, Sparring John, 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: Just some fights 23
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Rajcevski scores with a leg kick.
Rajcevski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rex misses with a kick to the body.
Rex chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rajcevski can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rex.
Rex misses with a looping right.
Rajcevski with a nice calf kick.
Rajcevski takes one on the button.
Rex has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rajcevski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rex misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rex.
Rex throws a body shot but no joy.
Rajcevski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rex swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rex misses with an uppercut.
Rajcevski misses with a low kick.
Rex throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rex throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rajcevski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rex.
Rex checks a leg kick.
Rex swinging wildly here. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Rajcevski.
Rex blocks the body kick.
Rajcevski avoids the head kick by Rex.
Rex throws a right and a left that Rajcevski avoids nicely.
Rex throws a right hand that Rajcevski ducks under and follows up with a left that Rajcevski also avoids with ease.
Rajcevski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rex.
Rex throws an overhand right that lands on Rajcevski's shoulder, as Rajcevski tries to avoid the shot.
A left lands for Rajcevski.
Rex has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rajcevski.
Rajcevski tries to close the distance and clinch but Rex swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rex throws a counter combo.
Rex avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rajcevski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rex misses with a double jab.
Rajcevski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rajcevski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rex. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rex moves out of range of the body kick.
Rajcevski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rex throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rajcevski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rajcevski moves out of range of the leg kick from Rex.
Rex misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rex throws a right and a left that Rajcevski avoids nicely.
Rajcevski slips under a jab.
Rex misses with a wild body shot.
Rajcevski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rex paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rex swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rajcevski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Rex blocks the low kick.
Rex appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rex throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body kick there by Rajcevski.#CL#
Rajcevski closes the distance and pushes Rex back into the cage.
Rajcevski lands with a right to the head.
Rajcevski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rex can't break the clinch. #T3##TD#
Rajcevski jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rex tries to stand but Rajcevski is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Rajcevski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Rajcevski working for a triangle but Rex defends it easily. #SUB#
Rajcevski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rex doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rex manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Rajcevski is looking for a triangle but Rex pushes his legs off easily. #T4##SUB#
Rajcevski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rajcevski is trying to keep Rex in close. #SUB#
Rajcevski looking for a guillotine here but Rex defends easily. #SUB#
Rajcevski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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 Dimche Rajcevski will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rex lunges at Rajcevski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rajcevski's hand.
Rex is looking to land body kicks.
Rex lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rex.
Rex misses with a wild combination.
Rajcevski tries to land a leg kick but Rex saw it coming and moves away.
Rajcevski throws a nice outside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rex! #CL#
Rex gets tackled into the cage by Rajcevski. Rajcevski maintains the clinch.
Rex blocks an uppercut.
Rex lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rajcevski backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rajcevski swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Rajcevski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rajcevski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Rajcevski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Rajcevski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rex defends it easily.#T1##SUB#
Rajcevski is looking for a triangle but Rex pushes his legs off easily.
Rex must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Rajcevski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Rajcevski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rex passes into half guard.
Rex is taking a breather. Rajcevski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rajcevski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rex is working away from the top position though.
Rajcevski wants to improve his position but Rex is controlling well.
Rajcevski is working hard here to advance position.
Rajcevski trying to control here. #SUB#
Rajcevski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rajcevski regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3##SUB#
Rajcevski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rex is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rajcevski.
Rex in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rex working away.
Rajcevski is trying to get back to half guard.
Rajcevski manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rex is thwarting Rajcevski's attempts to control the position.
Rajcevski moves into full guard.
Rex is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Rajcevski working for a triangle but Rex defends it easily.
Dimche Rajcevski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rex trying to control the position from guard on top but Rajcevski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Rajcevski is looking for a triangle here but Rex uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lingo Rex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Rex throws a chopping leg kick but Rajcevski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rajcevski moves out of range of the body kick.
Rajcevski blocks a jab.
Rajcevski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rex circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rajcevski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rex sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rajcevski tried to score with a low kick but Rex checks it.
Rex avoids the body shot from Rajcevski.
Rajcevski misses the shot to the body.
Rex connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Rajcevski moves into the clinch.
Rajcevski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rajcevski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Rex pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rex.
An inside leg kick from Rajcevski misses.
Rajcevski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rex.
A leg kick checked by Rex.
Rex misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rajcevski. #T1#
Rex misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rajcevski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rajcevski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rajcevski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rex has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rajcevski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rajcevski avoids the body shot from Rex.
Rajcevski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rex appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rex throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rajcevski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rex tries to land a leg kick but Rajcevski saw it coming and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Rex. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Rajcevski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rajcevski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rex's efforts to push away.
Rajcevski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rajcevski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rex walks away with a smile on his face. Rajcevski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Rajcevski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rex throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rajcevski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rex.
Rajcevski checks a low kick from Rex.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Rajcevski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rex doesn't seem phased though.
Lingo Rex seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rex misses with a low kick.
Rajcevski checks a leg kick.
Rex tries to work over Rajcevski's front leg with a kick but Rajcevski checks it.
Rajcevski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rex sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rex's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rex connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rajcevski's hands.
A left lands for Rex.
Rajcevski slips a straight right by Rex.
Rex misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rajcevski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lingo Rex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rajcevski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rex throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rajcevski.
Rajcevski misses with a low kick. #T3#
Rajcevski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Rajcevski is predictable there
and Rex counters with a stiff right hand.
Rajcevski with the inside leg kick.
Rex throws a nice looking combination but Rajcevski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rajcevski lands a nice shot that snaps Rex's head back.
Rex misses with the combination.
Rajcevski connects with a solid leg kick.
Rex keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rex is looking to slow Rajcevski down with leg kicks.
Rex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rajcevski tests Rex's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rex will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rex on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#Rex is rocked!#T4#
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!
Rajcevski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rex has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A lazy left from Rajcevski finds it's target.
Rex is still on wobbly legs! Can Rajcevski finish him?
Rex throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rajcevski is looking to slow Rex down with leg kicks.
Rajcevski scores with a leg kick.
Rajcevski lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dimche Rajcevski!
Dimche Rajcevski retains his light heavyweight title!
Dimche Rajcevski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Just some fights 22
Date: Apr 09, 2025

#R1#
Rocket wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
Rocket fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rocket takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sitsongrit lunges at Rocket with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rocket's hand.
Rocket throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rocket closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rocket misses with a takedown attempt - Sitsongrit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sitsongrit works Rocket's body with a nice hook.
Rocket takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sitsongrit delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rocket scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Rocket tries to close the distance and clinch but Sitsongrit swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rocket fails to land the takedown.
Donk. Rocket catches Sitsongrit right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Rocket scores with a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Rocket.
Rocket misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL2#
Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Rocket has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rocket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Rocket.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rocket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocket misses with some punches.
Rocket lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocket is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pocket Rocket. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rocket backwards.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch. #T2#
Rocket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit works on Rocket's body with a couple of short punches.
Rocket wants a takedown but no success here.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Rocket blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Rocket is working for takedown but Sitsongrit is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rocket has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rocket working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Rocket's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rocket's gas tank.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rocket backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocket.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rocket backwards. #T3#
Rocket lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit is pressed up against the cage. Rocket has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sitsongrit down to the mat. Sitsongrit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Rocket's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rocket down.
Rocket drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rocket tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sitsongrit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit thinks about the counter body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Rocket's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rocket down.
Rocket throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body kick there by Sitsongrit.
Kaewfah Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rocket tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sitsongrit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the ribs. #TD#
Rocket is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sitsongrit's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit is controlling Rocket's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Rocket wants to work for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4##SUB#
Rocket is trying to work for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit keeping hold of Rocket's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#SUB#
Rocket is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sitsongrit is just riding it out for now. Rocket eventually gives up the hold.
Sitsongrit is staying active underneath Rocket, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaewfah Sitsongrit dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Sitsongrit clinches.
Rocket wants to take the fight to the mat but Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Rocket working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Rocket.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rocket seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sitsongrit can turn it around.
Kaewfah Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Rocket has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocket.
Rocket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rocket blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Rocket's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit. #T1#
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Rocket controls the action.
Rocket swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rocket backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rocket misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rocket backwards.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rocket.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocket.
Sitsongrit works on Rocket's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rocket wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pocket Rocket. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rocket backwards. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit blocking some punches. #TD#
Rocket gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit moves into full guard.
Sitsongrit 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sitsongrit is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sitsongrit controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3##SUB#
Rocket is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sitsongrit is aware though and is defending well.
Sitsongrit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sitsongrit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rocket keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass. #SUB#
Rocket is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sitsongrit defends well.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU2#
Sitsongrit gets to his feet - Rocket follows without any prompting.
Sitsongrit keeps Rocket at a distance using the push kick.
Sitsongrit lands a head kick!
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Rocket moves out of range easily.
Rocket tries to bum rush Sitsongrit with a series of wild strikes but Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit defending well as Rocket loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rocket's sensitive parts.
Rocket misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rocket takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Rocket.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Rocket slaps the foot to one side.
Rocket throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaewfah Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Rocket down.
Sitsongrit thows a body kick. Rocket tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rocket misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rocket chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
No luck for Rocket with that takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rocket if he has to take too many more of those.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Rocket acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rocket has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Rocket throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rocket has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rocket is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit throws a wild body kick that Rocket sees coming a mile off.
Sitsongrit thows a body kick. Rocket tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sitsongrit lands a head kick!
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rocket swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Rocket with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pocket Rocket. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rocket takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sitsongrit has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rocket on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Rocket misses with a double jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a series of punches.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rocket will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rocket will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL2#
Sitsongrit rushes Rocket and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rocket misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Rocket.
Sitsongrit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rocket.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit. #T3#
Rocket throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch.
Rocket misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rocket backwards.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pocket Rocket has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Rocket wants the takedown. Sitsongrit is fighting it off but Rocket persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sitsongrit's guard against the cage.
Sitsongrit 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#
Rocket has gone for a leg lock! Sitsongrit slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rocket's guard.#REVB#
Sitsongrit's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Rocket is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kaewfah Sitsongrit has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Rocket has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sitsongrit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kaewfah Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sitsongrit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaewfah Sitsongrit!
After the fight, Kaewfah Sitsongrit was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Pocket Rocket had this to say: 'Oh, noooooo. FUCK!'.

Event: DMMA 407: Skolz v Graves
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skolz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skolz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Skolz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Graves's hands.
Skolz looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.#CL2#
Graves rushes Skolz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Skolz.
Skolz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Graves walks away with a smile on his face. Skolz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Graves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Graves looks to clinch
and Skolz counters with a good, hard body kick but Graves shrugs it off.
Skolz throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Graves has Skolz up against the cage in a clinch.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skolz misses with the head strike.
Skolz has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skolz.
A hook to the body from Skolz.
Skolz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skolz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Skolz - that landed with a thud.
Graves throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Skolz gets control of Graves's arms and successfully pulls guard. Skolz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Skolz has his foot on Graves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Graves works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Graves avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Skolz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Graves defends well.#SUB#
Skolz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Graves defends well.#SUB#
Graves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Skolz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Graves has managed to get both his arms back between Skolz's legs - danger averted.
Graves with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Graves postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Graves lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Graves lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Skolz keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass. #SUB#
Graves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Skolz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Graves has managed to get both his arms back between Skolz's legs - danger averted.
Skolz has momentary wrist control but Graves slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Skolz 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.
Graves lands a couple of elbows.
Graves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Skolz's head.
Graves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Graves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Skolz's guard. #SUB#
Skolz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Graves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Graves is nestled in close to Skolz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Skolz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Graves working Skolz over with strikes. #ROC2#Skolz is rocked!
Skolz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Skolz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graves lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Skolz quite badly. Skolz pulls Graves in close trying to recover. Graves postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Skolz on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Skolz doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terrance Graves!
Terrance Graves seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: NYF Fight Night 64
Date: Apr 02, 2025

#R1#
Janowski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Knightley moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Knightley rushes Janowski and presses him up against the cage.
Knightley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Janowski backwards.
Janowski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knightley blocks an elbow strike from Janowski.
Knightley working aggressively here.
Janowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Knightley.
Knightley lands with a left to the head.
Janowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knightley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Knightley.
Janowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Janowski is working Knightley over against the cage.
Knightley blocks a body shot from Janowski.
Knightley tries a body shot but Janowski blocks it.
Janowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knightley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knightley tries a body shot but Janowski blocks it.
Janowski lands an uppercut.
Janowski throws an elbow but it misses.
Knightley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Janowski.
Janowski misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Janowski blocks a body shot from Knightley.
Knightley working aggressively here.
Knightley is trying to force a seperation but Janowski has the dominant position.
Janowski blocks an uppercut.
Knightley lands a right hand.
Janowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Janowski gets through Knightley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knightley is leaning against Janowski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Janowski tries a body shot but Knightley blocks it.
Janowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Knightley.
Knightley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Janowski backwards.
Knightley scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Janowski. #BC2#
Knightley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Janowski misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Janowski. Knightley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Janowski swings widly with a right hand
and Knightley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knightley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Janowski misses with a hook. Knightley ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Knightley tries to bum rush Janowski with a series of wild strikes but Janowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ender Knightley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knightley throws a series of punches but Janowski avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Janowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knightley has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Janowski tried to score with a low kick but Knightley checks it.
Janowski throws a shot from downtown. Knightley moves away and avoids it.
Knightley with the inside leg kick.
Knightley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Janowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Janowski misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Knightley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Janowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Knightley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Janowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knightley.
Janowski throws a head punch that misses.
Janowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Janowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knightley lands a nice shot to the body.
Knightley lands with a left to the head. #T3#
A body shot lands from Janowski.
A short left from Knightley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knightley.
Janowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knightleys head.
Knightley scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Knightley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knightley lands a jab to the head.
Knightley throws a jab but it's blocked by Janowski.
Knightley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Janowski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Janowski is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Knightley's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Knightley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Janowski with a nice calf kick.
Knightley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knightley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Janowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Janowski misses its intended target.
Knightley misses with a double jab.
Janowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big right from Knightley misses. #T4#
Janowski throws a right hand that misses
and Knightley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Janowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knightley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Knightley punishes Janowski's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Janowski clinches.
A short right from Knightley on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Knightley fails to land.
Janowski misses with some punches.
Janowski throws a head punch that misses.
Knightley blocks a body shot from Janowski.
Knightley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Janowski backwards.
Janowski tries to work over Knightley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Knightley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knightley checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Janowski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Knightley misses with a looping left.
Janowski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Knightley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Janowski throws out the jab.
Janowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Janowski moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKnightley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ender Knightley dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Knightley throws a body kick that misses.
Janowski thinks about countering with a head kick.
Janowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knightley circles away quickly and effectively.
Janowski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knightley throws a head kick that misses.
Janowski misses with a kick to the body.
Janowski takes one to the side of the head.
Janowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Janowski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Janowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knightley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knightley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Knightley instigates a clinch.
Janowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ender Knightley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Janowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Janowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knightley lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Janowski throws an elbow that misses.
Knightley throws a punch but it's blocked by Janowski. #T1#
Janowski tries a body shot but Knightley blocks it. #BC2#
Knightley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Janowski missing with a left hand there. Knightley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Janowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knightley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Janowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ender Knightley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knightley misses with a body kick.
Janowski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Knightley manages to circle out of the way.
Knightley throws a nice head kick!
Janowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knightley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Janowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Janowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Janowski misses with a straight right.
Janowski throws a shot from downtown. Knightley moves away and avoids it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Knightley in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Janowski.
Knightley tries to clinch but Janowski is having none of it.
Janowski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Knightley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knightley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knightley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Janowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knightley. #CL2#
Knightley rushes Janowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knightley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Janowski blocks a body shot from Knightley.
Janowski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Janowski misses with a body punch.
Knightley dodges an elbow strike from Janowski.
Nice elbow from Janowski. #CUT#It looks like Ender Knightley has been cut.
Janowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Janowski tries to work over Knightley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Janowski tries a body shot but Knightley blocks it.
Knightley misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Knightley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knightley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Janowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Knightley takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Knightley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knightley misses with a body shot. #T3#
Knightley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Janowski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Knightley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Janowski.
Janowski moves away from the strike by Knightley.
Janowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Janowski wants to clinch.
Janowski throws the left hand but Knightley avoids the punch easily.
Janowski avoids the body shot from Knightley. #CL2#
Knightley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knightley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knightley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knightley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Janowski tries to throw a body punch but Knightley avoids it by throwing Janowski back against the cage.
Knightley lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Knightley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Knightley ducks under a wild hook from Janowski.
Janowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Knightley.
Janowski scores with a jab to the body.
Janowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knightley was well out of range. Poor timing from Janowski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knightley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knightley wants to clinch up but Janowski keeps it at a distance.
Janowski throws out a loose jab but Knightley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Janowski misses with the combination.
Knightley 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.
Knightley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Janowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Knightley throws a hook to the side of Janowski's head but Janowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ender Knightley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ender Knightley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Knightley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Janowski misses with a hook.
A combination from Knightley does no damage.
Knightley avoids a kick to the body.
Knightley keeps the fight on the outside.
Janowski misses the shot to the body.
Janowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knightley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knightley wants to land a leg kick but Janowski is out of range.
Janowski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Knightley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Janowski.
A nice side step and Knightley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knightley misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Janowski misses
and Knightley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Janowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knightley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Janowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knightley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knightley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knightley tries to bum rush Janowski with a series of wild strikes but Janowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Janowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Knightley. That snapped Janowski's head back.
No joy there for Janowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knightley punishes Janowski's body with a nice straight punch.
Janowski misses with a low kick.
Knightley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Janowski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Knightley.
Janowski misses with a low kick as Knightley jumps back.
Knightley defending well as Janowski loads up on a big left hand.
Janowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good work by Knightley as he checks the leg kick.
Knightley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Janowski.
Knightley feints and then cracks Janowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Janowski down.
Knightley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Janowski misses with the combination.
The crowd cheers as Knightley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Janowski doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Knightley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Janowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Janowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knightley.
Janowski tries a body shot but Knightley blocks it.
Knightley lands a nice shot to the body.
Knightley avoids a wild elbow strike from Janowski.
Janowski misses with an elbow strike.
Knightley misses with a punch to the body.
Janowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knightley backwards.
Knightley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knightley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knightley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Janowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Knightley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knightley.
Janowski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Knightley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knightley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knightley blocks a body shot from Janowski. #T3#
Janowski can't find room to land a body shot as Knightley controls the action.
Janowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knightley backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Janowski fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knightley.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knightley misses with a body punch.
Janowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knightley misses with a punch on the inside.
Knightley lands with a light punch inside.
Janowski throws a head punch that misses.
Janowski can't find room to land a body shot as Knightley controls the action.
Janowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Janowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knightley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Janowski backwards.
Knightley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Janowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Janowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Janowski can't find room to land a body shot as Knightley controls the action.
Knightley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Janowski backwards.
Knightley scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knightley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Janowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knightley tries to work over Janowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knightley blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knightley.
Knightley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Janowski backwards.
Janowski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Janowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knightley lands with a light punch inside.
Knightley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knightley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knightley blocks a body shot from Janowski.
Knightley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Knightley presses Janowski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knightley lands with a light punch inside.
Knightley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Janowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knightley is leaning against Janowski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knightley lands an uppercut.
Stevie Janowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ender Knightley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Knightley.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Zahedi vs Fleshou Jr
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
Gamboa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joe is fending him off so far but Gamboa persists. Nope, Joe circles away and we're back to standing.
Joe stuffs the takedown.
Gamboa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Joe sprawls well. Joe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gamboa gets slowly back to his feet.
Joe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Buddah Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Gamboa.#TD#
Joe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Joe 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gamboa wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamboa controlling the position for now.#T1##SUB#
Joe is looking for a kimura here.
We've been hearing that Joe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gamboa is looking for a sweep. Joe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gamboa is controlling Joe's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gamboa defending well though.
Gamboa has hold of Joe's hands but Joe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Joe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gamboa!
Joe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Joe controlling his opponent. #T2#
Gamboa gets back to half guard.
Gamboa wants to get back to full guard.
Joe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gamboa keeps working.
Joe wants to free his trapped foot but Gamboa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Joe wants to control but Gamboa is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Joe is trying to work for a kimura but Gamboa is defending well.
Gamboa keeping hold of Joe's head, controlling as best he can.
Joe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gamboa trying to control but Joe postures up. #SUB#
Joe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Gamboa trying to control from the bottom.
Gamboa is positioning himself well to prevent Joe advancing to mount.
Joe slips a nice elbow through Gamboa's hands, connecting with Gamboa's forehead.
Joe trying to control the action but Gamboa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Joe in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gamboa tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Joe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buddah Joe!

Event: SYN 1156 Bollomard vs. Hideki
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Rojas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rojas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Faolin.
Faolin throws a shot from downtown. Rojas moves away and avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rojas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Faolin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Faolin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rojas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Faolin throws a hook to the side of Rojas's head but Rojas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Faolin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rojas circles away quickly and effectively.
Rojas throws a big counter combination but Faolin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rojas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rojas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Faolin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A telegraphed right hand from Faolin misses the target.
A big left from Faolin misses.
Faolin tries to clinch there but Rojas circles away.
Faolin is looking to clinch.
A big right from Faolin misses.
Faolin swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Faolin closes the distance and clinches.
Rojas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Faolin.
Faolin tries a knee to the head but Rojas blocks it.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rojas avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land.
Rojas tries a body shot but Faolin blocks it. #T1#
Faolin misses with a knee strike.
Rojas misses with a punch to the body.
Faolin misses with some punches.
Knees to the body from Faolin.
Faolin landing knees to the head.
Faolin throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojas.
Rojas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rojas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rojas has a couple of punches blocked by Faolin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Faolin.
Rojas throws a head punch that misses.
Faolin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short uppercut from Rojas.
Faolin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rojas is defending well for now.
Rojas has a couple of punches blocked by Faolin.
Rojas scores with a shoulder strike.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the head but Rojas blocks with his arms.
Faolin has a couple of punches blocked by Rojas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faolin trying to land knees to the body.
Faolin swings wildly with an uppercut but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas working aggressively here. #T2#
Rojas scores with a hook to the body.
Faolin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Faolin takes a shot to the head.
Rojas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rojas lands a body punch.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rojas avoids it.
Rojas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Faolin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faolin.
A shot in the inside from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rojas pushes Faolin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Faolin looks winded!
Faolin blocks an uppercut.
Faolin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rojas's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rojas.
Rojas is leaning against Faolin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rojas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rojas lands an uppercut.
Rojas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Faolin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rojas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rojas avoids it.#T3#
Rojas lands a nice uppercut.
Rojas pushes Faolin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Rojas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rojas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rojas misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faolin backwards.
Faolin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Faolin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rojas is defending well for now.
Rojas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faolin struggles to land a body shot inside as Rojas controls his hands.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Rojas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faolin backwards.
Rojas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rojas avoids it.
Faolin misses with a punch on the inside.
Rojas scores with a shot to the side of Faolin's head.
Faolin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rojas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rojas is working Faolin over against the cage.
Rojas avoiding damage as Faolin throws knees to the body.
Faolin blocks a body shot from Rojas.
Rojas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faolin backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Faolin. #T4#
Rojas lands with a light punch inside.
Rojas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faolin's elbow.
Rojas lands a shoulder strike.
Faolin missing with knees to the body.
Faolin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rojas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Rojas.
Rojas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rojas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Faolin throws a head punch that misses.
Rojas lands a hook that snaps the head of Faolin backwards.
Nice body punch from Rojas - that landed with a thud.
Rojas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rojas. #ROC#Faolin is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Rojas.
Faolin is still on wobbly legs! Can Rojas finish him?
Rojas lands with a left to the head.
Rojas lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rojas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rojas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rojas creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Faolin with a big uppercut! Faolin tries to clinch up but Rojas pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Faolin to the mat! Faolin covers up and Rojas unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivan Rojas!

Event: HFA 44
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Carmont just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Holloway.
Carmont uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holloway.
Carmont drops down looking for a counter takedown but Holloway sprawls and moves away.
Holloway throws a leg kick which misses Carmont's front leg but catches the back leg as Carmont tries to avoid it.
Carmont uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holloway.
Carmont jabs Holloway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Holloway throws a leg kick that is checked
and Carmont counters with a nice uppercut.
Holloway tries to land a leg kick but Carmont saw it coming and moves away.
Holloway walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Carmont checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Carmont on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Holloway works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmont on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holloway. Holloway obviously looking to wear him down.
Holloway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Carmont scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carmont tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carmont throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carmont looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Holloway misses with a hook.
Holloway throws a front kick aimed at Carmont's knee but Carmont avoids it well.
Carmont throws a body shot but no joy.
Abel Holloway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holloway throws a hook but Carmont avoids it easily.
Holloway misses with a leg kick.
Holloway misses with an uppercut. Carmont saw that one coming.
Carmont is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Holloway misses.
Carmont throws a body shot but no joy.
Carmont takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Holloway scores with a decent looking hook.
A low kick lands for Holloway.
Holloway tries a low kick but Carmont avoids it.
Holloway connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Carmont is looking to wear down Holloway with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice uppercut lands for Carmont. That snapped Holloway's head back. #T2#
Carmont looks to score with a jab to the body but Holloway is just out of range.
Holloway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Holloway misses with a straight left.
Carmont swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Carmont on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holloway. Holloway obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carmont takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Carmont wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Carmont swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holloway lands the left hand.
Carmont throws a hook to the side of Holloway's head but Holloway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Holloway is predictable there #TD#
and Carmont counters with a single leg into guard. Holloway didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carmont is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Carmont is looking to work some ground and pound but Holloway has wrist control.#T3#
Holloway trying to control the position.
Holloway has Carmont pulled in close to control his posture.
Holloway is trying to keep Carmont in close.
Carmont wants to pass the guard but Holloway is keeping the position.
Holloway is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Carmont loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Holloway comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carmont is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Carmont walks into a stiff left hand from Holloway.
Holloway moves away from the strike by Carmont.
Holloway lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Holloway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holloway misses with a low kick.
Holloway has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Carmont misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carmont. Holloway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carmont takes one to the chin there.
Holloway motions for Carmont to come forward. Holloway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Carmont misses its target.
Carmont tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holloway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abel Holloway dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Carmont misses the shot to the body.
Carmont ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holloway moves away.
Holloway appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Holloway.
Holloway thuds his right hand into Carmont's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Holloway misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Carmont misses its target.
Holloway attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Carmont swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holloway.
Holloway fakes the leg kick and cracks Carmont in the body.
Holloway lands a leg kick that knocks Carmont off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Carmont shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Holloway is controlling Carmont's posture.#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Holloway wants to stand and escape but Carmont is having none of it.
Carmont engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Holloway throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Carmont escapes and throws Holloway's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Holloway's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Holloway avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Carmont.
Holloway wants to control but Carmont postures up.
Holloway is not content to let Carmont control the position.
Holloway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holloway can't do much from the bottom here.
Carmont with the ground and pound but Holloway regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T3#
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. Carmont connects with a nice short shot to Holloway's temple.
Carmont thows a huge punch but Holloway dodges it nicely.
Well, if Carmont is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Holloway makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holloway.
Carmont wants to control from the top but Holloway keeps moving. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carmont is really struggling to control Holloway but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circling - Carmont throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holloway lands a nice looking body kick.
Carmont chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holloway can pounce on him.
Holloway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Holloway as Carmont shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Holloway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Carmont checks a leg kick.
Carmont checks the leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holloway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carmont.
Holloway is looking to slow Carmont down with leg kicks.
Holloway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abel Holloway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Carmont misses with a lunging right hand
and Holloway counters with an inside leg kick.
Carmont throws a predictable looking body shot
and Holloway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holloway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carmont.
Holloway throws a leg kick
and Carmont counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carmont throws a lazy right hand but Holloway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carmont with a jab.
Carmont throws a jab when Holloway was well out of range.
Abel Holloway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carmont uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holloway.
Carmont was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Holloway lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway lets loose with a powerful body kick. Carmont will feel that in the morning.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holloway.
Holloway throws a body kick that misses
and Carmont counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Carmont misses.
Holloway scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Carmont is looking to clinch but Holloway is avoiding it.
Holloway cracks a nice hook into Carmont's ribs.
Carmont checks a leg kick nicely.
Holloway throws a leg kick but Carmont sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Holloway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holloway throws the kick towards the body but Carmont avoids it.
Holloway connects with a leg kick.
Carmont tries for a takedown but Holloway sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carmont blocks a leg kick.
Carmont dodges the punch combination from Holloway.
Holloway is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Good leg kick by Holloway.
Holloway misses with a head kick.
Carmont looks to score with a jab to the body but Holloway is just out of range.
Holloway scores with a jab. Carmont acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Holloway misses with a combination #TD#
and Carmont counters with a takedown into side control.
Jerome Carmont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Carmont in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Holloway tries to improve position but can't.
Carmont works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holloway is looking to regain half guard here but Carmont keeps moving and retains side control.
Jerome Carmont overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holloway tries to control but Carmont manages to take his back.#T3#
Holloway wants to get back to his feet.
Holloway trying to control the hands but Carmont won't let him. #SUB#
Carmont is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Holloway has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Holloway trying to control the hands but Carmont won't let him. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carmont has the hooks in. Holloway is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Carmont lands a shot to the head.
Holloway rolls, trying to escape but Carmont keeps control of the position.
Carmont is trying to stick to Holloway's back but Holloway is turning into Carmont. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Carmont's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Holloway.
Carmont throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Holloway is looking to stand up but Carmont won't let him.
Carmont tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Carmont has his foot on Holloway's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holloway works his way back into a safe position though.
Holloway is looking to stand up but Carmont won't let him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abel Holloway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Holloway 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abel Holloway!

Event: TOF 211
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Josh tries a head kick but it misses.
Josh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jack SpeedGod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Josh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack SpeedGod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jack SpeedGod lands with a good body shot.
Jack SpeedGod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Josh was well out of range. Poor timing from Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Josh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Josh misses with a low kick.
Jack SpeedGod with a nice calf kick.#TD#
Jack SpeedGod gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Josh wants to control from the top but Jack SpeedGod keeps moving.
Josh sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Jack SpeedGod wants to stand and escape but Josh is having none of it.
Jack SpeedGod looking for a sweep. Not yet Jack SpeedGod, not yet.
Jack SpeedGod has control of Josh's left arm, preventing Josh from doing any damage.
Josh has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Josh trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack SpeedGod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Josh being controlled here momentarily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Josh stands and throws Jack SpeedGod's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Josh tries for a kimura but Jack SpeedGod is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Josh trying to control the position but Jack SpeedGod is working away.
Jack SpeedGod wants to control but Josh postures up.
Josh tries to advance to mount but can't.
Josh is putting a hurting on Jack SpeedGod here, landing some big shots from side control.
Josh trying to control the position but Jack SpeedGod is working away. #T3#
Jack SpeedGod prevents Josh from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Jack SpeedGod's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Josh trying to control the action but Jack SpeedGod is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Josh scoring with punches and elbows.
Josh 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 Jack SpeedGod's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Josh has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jack SpeedGod!
Jack SpeedGod tries to lock up and control but Josh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jack SpeedGod is trying desperately to improve position.
Josh looking to control and managing it successfully.
Josh wants to control the pace but Jack SpeedGod is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Josh controlling the pace for now.
Jack SpeedGod regains half guard.
Josh works his way into side control.
Josh throws a strike aimed at the side of Jack SpeedGod's head but Jack SpeedGod avoids it well.
Jack SpeedGod stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Jack SpeedGod wants to control but Josh postures up.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T6#
Jack SpeedGod is trying to get back to his feet.
Jack SpeedGod struggling a bit here.
Josh trying to control the action but Jack SpeedGod is working from the bottom.
Jack SpeedGod parries the strikes from Josh easily there. Josh is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jack SpeedGod to escape.
Jack SpeedGod is looking for a sweep.
Jack SpeedGod is trying to control Josh's posture but Josh avoids it.
Josh wants to take a breather but Jack SpeedGod manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Josh. #T7#
Josh wants to control from the top but Jack SpeedGod keeps moving.
Josh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jack SpeedGod lands a nice leg kick that just misses Josh's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Josh.
Josh throws a sloppy body shot
and Jack SpeedGod counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Josh thinking.
Jack SpeedGod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Josh.
Jack SpeedGod has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Josh is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T8#
Josh throws a lazy head kick
and Josh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jack SpeedGod digs a right hand into Josh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Josh's gas tank.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Jack SpeedGod.
Josh is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Jack SpeedGod as the two fighters clinch.
Jack SpeedGod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jack SpeedGod working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Jack SpeedGod.
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!
Jack SpeedGod tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Josh avoids it.
Jack SpeedGod tries to work over Josh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Josh using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jack SpeedGod misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Josh.
Josh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jack SpeedGod to keep the fight standing.
Jack SpeedGod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jack SpeedGod lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Josh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jack SpeedGod pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogan Josh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T9#
Jack SpeedGod lands a shoulder strike.
Jack SpeedGod pushes Josh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Josh successfully pulls guard.
Jack SpeedGod wants to pass the guard but Josh is keeping the position.
Jack SpeedGod stopping the sweep attempt from Josh.
Jack SpeedGod looking to pass the guard.
Josh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jack SpeedGod is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Josh wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jack SpeedGod is looking to stand up but Josh won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Taylor Jack SpeedGod will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jack SpeedGod takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Josh.
Josh throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Jack SpeedGod to counter with a crisp jab.
Rogan Josh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack SpeedGod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Jack SpeedGod on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jack SpeedGod keeps the fight on the outside.
Jack SpeedGod looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a low kick as Josh jumps back.
Jack SpeedGod misses with a body shot
and Josh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Josh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jack SpeedGod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Josh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jack SpeedGod paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack SpeedGod moves out of range as Josh strikes.
Josh throws a looping overhand right but Jack SpeedGod ducks down to avoid it.
Josh lands a high kick!
Josh catches Jack SpeedGod with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Jack SpeedGod takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Josh shoots for a takedown but Jack SpeedGod saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Josh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jack SpeedGod tries to avoid it but Josh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jack SpeedGod to the ground. Jack SpeedGod escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jack SpeedGod feints a counter leg kick.
Josh throws a poor cross that misses
and Jack SpeedGod counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Josh misses with a left hand
and Jack SpeedGod counters with a low kick, right behind Josh 's knee.
Josh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Josh shoots for a takedown but Jack SpeedGod saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogan Josh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Jack SpeedGod.
Jack SpeedGod throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jack SpeedGod will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jack SpeedGod is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Josh rather than just go for the knockout.
Josh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack SpeedGod manages to avoid it.
Taylor Jack SpeedGod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Josh throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Jack SpeedGod cracks Josh with a good jab.
Josh swings for the body but Jack SpeedGod moves out of range.
Josh checks the leg kick.
Josh feinted with a counter takedown.#KD2#
Jack SpeedGod lands a big uppercut and Josh crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Josh looks OK. Jack SpeedGod waves Josh back to his feet!#ROC2#Josh is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Josh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jack SpeedGod feints a counter leg kick.
Oh Josh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Josh stuns Jack SpeedGod with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jack SpeedGod lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Josh falls backwards - clearly groggy! Jack SpeedGod dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taylor Jack SpeedGod!
In defeat, Rogan Josh stepped up to the mic, saying 'If you ever start taking things too seriously, just remember that we are talking monkeys on an organic spaceship flying through the universe!'.

Event: NYF Fight Night 62
Date: Mar 19, 2025

#R1#
Kickman misses with a wild combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Knightley.
Knightley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knightley cracks Kickman with an open hand slap.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Kickman gets tackled into the cage by Knightley. Knightley maintains the clinch.
A short left from Knightley.
Knightley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knightley takes a shot to the head.
Knightley tries to work over Kickman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kickman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knightley working aggressively here.
Knightley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kickman's elbow.
A short right from Knightley on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Knightley - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Knightley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knightley checks a leg kick nicely.
Knightley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kickman just manages to avoid it.
Kickman avoids the head kick by Knightley.
Kickman misses the jab.
Knightley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knightley with a jab.#T1#
A slow jab from Kickman misses its intended target.
Two Kickman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Knightley gets a clinch. #BC#
Knightley breaks from the clinch.
Kickman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kickman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Kickman is predictable there
and Knightley counters with a three punch combo that has Kickman backing up. Kickman nods at Knightley to acknowledge the strikes.
Ender Knightley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kickman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knightley circles away quickly and effectively.
Kickman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice body kick from Kickman.
Knightley takes one to the side of the head.
Kickman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knightley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Kickman.
Knightley moves out of range as Kickman strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Kickman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kickman.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knightley.
Knightley 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.
Knightley lands a nice shot that snaps Kickman's head back.
Kickman fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Knightley. Those never looked like landing.
Kickman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kickman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knightley was well out of range. Poor timing from Kickman.
A head kick by Kickman misses
and Knightley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knightley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knightley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kickman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Knightley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kickman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kickman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kickman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Knightley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kickman.
Kickman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Kickman is predictable there
and Knightley counters with a three punch combo that has Kickman backing up. Kickman nods at Knightley to acknowledge the strikes.
Kickman cracks Knightley with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kickman misses the body punch
and Knightley counters with a head kick. That will keep Kickman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kickman throws a head kick that misses.
Kickman looks winded!#CL#
Knightley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knightley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knightley pushes Kickman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knightley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kickman's elbow. #T3#
Knightley struggles to land a body shot inside as Kickman controls his hands.
Kickman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knightley struggles to land a body shot inside as Kickman controls his hands.
Knightley lands a body shot.
Kickman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Knightley manages to break the clinch.
Knightley slips a jab and a cross from Kickman.
Knightley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kickman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kickman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knightley avoids the head kick by Kickman.
Knightley tried to counter with a leg kick but Kickman avoided it.
Kickman misses with a head kick. #CL#
Knightley has managed to clinch.
A body shot lands from Knightley.
Knightley lands a body shot.
Knightley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kickman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knightley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Knightley. #T4#
Knightley lands a shot to the body.
Knightley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Knightley.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knightley.
Knightley lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knightley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Knightley.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knightley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knightley tries a body shot but Kickman blocks it.
Knightley lands a hook that snaps the head of Kickman backwards.
Knightley lands with a right to the head.
Kickman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kickman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kickman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knightley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Knightley breaks from the clinch.
Kickman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Knightley rushes Kickman and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ender Knightley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kickman avoids the head kick by Knightley.
Kickman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Ender Knightley has been cut.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kickman has knocked Knightley down with a huge combo! Kickman steps away and waves a wobbly Knightley back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Knightley is rocked!
Kickman seems to be stalking Knightley here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Knightley drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Two Kickman!

Event: Just Fight 4
Date: Mar 18, 2025

#R1#
Rajcevski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhodeo.
Rhodeo throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Rajcevski gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhodeo.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rhodeo blocks an uppercut.
Rhodeo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rajcevski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Rhodeo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rajcevski lands a hook that snaps the head of Rhodeo backwards.
Rajcevski prevents a body shot from Rhodeo.
Rhodeo misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhodeo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rajcevski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rajcevski scores with a shoulder strike.
Rhodeo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rajcevski backwards.
Rajcevski working aggressively here.
We've been hearing reports that Rhodeo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rhodeo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rhodeo effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Rajcevski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Rhodeo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rajcevski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rhodeo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rajcevski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rajcevski tries to clinch up.
BOOM! Rajcevski lands a beautiful left hook that drops Rhodeo. Rhodeo tries to recover but Rajcevski is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Rhodeo lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimche Rajcevski!
Dimche Rajcevski is the new light heavyweight champion!
Dimche Rajcevski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 402: Huang v Battleby
Date: Mar 16, 2025

#R1#
Skolz throws a leg kick
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skolz moves in looking to clinch but Harris pushes him off.
Harris with the inside leg kick.
Skolz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harris throws out the jab. #CL#
Skolz moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some bone on bone action there as Harris checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Skolz thows a leg kick but Harris checks it
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skolz throws a sloppy head kick
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Skolz - that will leave a mark!
Harris avoids the head kick by Skolz.
Skolz tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Gerrad Skolz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skolz keeps Harris at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Good leg kick by Skolz.
Nice body punch from Harris.
Skolz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Skolz forces Harris back against the cage and clinches.
Harris prevents a body shot from Skolz.
Skolz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harris takes a shot to the head.
Skolz misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Harris connects with the punch.
Harris is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Harris avoids the head kick by Skolz.
A nice side step and Harris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Harris misses with a body punch
and Skolz counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skolz scoring well with a low kick there.
Skolz drops his hands momentarily and Harris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Harris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Skolz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
Skolz has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Skolz. #BC2#
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skolz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Skolz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harris misses the jab.
Harris throws out a leg kick but Skolz moves out of range and Harris only half commits. #CL#
Skolz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harris, pushing him back against the cage.
Skolz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skolz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skolz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harris's efforts to push away.
Skolz working aggressively here.
Harris is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Skolz - that landed with a thud.
Skolz throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Skolz working aggressively here. #T3##BC2#
Harris breaks the clinch.
Skolz misses with a kick to the body.
Skolz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harris counters with a good, hard body kick but Skolz shrugs it off.
Harris gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Skolz closes the distance and pushes Harris back into the cage.
Skolz swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skolz jumps guard but Harris stands there with Skolz around his waist. Skolz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris is trying to force a seperation but Skolz has the dominant position.
Harris tries to break free but Skolz pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skolz.
Skolz gets through Harris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harris blocking some punches.
Skolz misses with a body punch.
Harris wants to get back to striking at distance but Skolz won't allow it. #T4#
Skolz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Skolz.
Skolz misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Harris breaks the clinch.
Skolz lunges at Harris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harris's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skolz tries to clinch but Harris moves out of range.
Skolz cracks Harris with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Skolz with the inside leg kick.
Skolz wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
A head kick by Skolz misses
and Skolz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Skolz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skolz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Skolz scores with a sloppy right hand. Harris should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gerrad Skolz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Skolz tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
Skolz wants to clinch but Harris slips to the side
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harris looks to land a right hand but Skolz moved out of range.
Skolz looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
Harris throws out a counter right but Skolz avoids it with no problem.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skolz.
Skolz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skolz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Harris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skolz walks into a left hand.
Skolz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Skolz throws a leg kick which misses Harris's front leg but catches the back leg as Harris tries to avoid it.
Harris throws a jab but it's blocked by Skolz. #T1#
A low kick from Skolz misses
and Harris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skolz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skolz feints and then cracks Harris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harris down.
Harris moves out of range of the body kick from Skolz.
Skolz wants to clinch.
Harris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Skolz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris.
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Skolz's shoulder, as Skolz tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice leg kick from Skolz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skolz takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Skolz throws a leg kick that misses.
Skolz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Harris will feel that in the morning.
Skolz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skolz thows a leg kick but Harris checks it
and Harris counters with a nice body kick.
Harris blocks a leg kick.
Harris has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Skolz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Skolz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harris's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Skolz misses with a left hand
and Harris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Skolz scores with a leg kick.
Harris steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Skolz. That one must have hurt.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Skolz does a little dance to reset his feet.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Harris in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Harris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skolz can pounce on him.
Skolz misses with a low kick.
Skolz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
Skolz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Skolz wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
Skolz swinging wildly here.
Harris is trying to counter with his kicks.
Skolz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Skolz throws a sloppy head kick
and Harris counters with a leg kick.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Skolz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Skolz misses with the body kick
and Harris counters with a leg kick.
Skolz lands a head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Harris checks a leg kick.
Harris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Harris has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Skolz.
Skolz throws a hook to the side of Harris's head but Harris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harris now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good work by Harris as he checks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Skolz closes the distance and clinches.
Skolz swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Harris breaks the clinch.
Skolz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Harris bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skolz's head backwards.
Skolz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harris circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bastien Harris will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Harris checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bastien Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harris misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick from Skolz.
Skolz is looking to land body kicks.
Skolz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harris throws an off balance right hand
and Skolz counters with a big head kick but Harris shrugs it off.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Skolz is looking to slow Harris down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Skolz.
Skolz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skolz.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harris. #T1#
Skolz throws a leg kick
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harris. That's going to slow Skolz down.
Skolz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Skolz throws a shot to the body.
Skolz wants to clinch but Harris slips to the side
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Harris scores with a hook to the body. Skolz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Skolz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harris avoids a kick to the body.
Skolz throws a leg kick
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skolz wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
Skolz throws a lazy head kick
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Harris blocks a jab.
Harris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skolz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Skolz tries to land a body kick
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Skolz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skolz with a nice calf kick.
Skolz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harris is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Skolz with a body shot.
Skolz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harris doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Skolz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Skolz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick from Skolz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skolz throws a head kick that misses
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Skolz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Harris scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skolz.
Harris throws a hook but Skolz avoids it easily.
Skolz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skolz throws a hook to the side of Harris's head but Harris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Harris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skolz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Harris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Skolz misses with a low kick.
Skolz misses with an uppercut
and Harris counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Skolz misses with a hook to the body
and Harris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skolz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Skolz misses.
Skolz throws a head kick that misses
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Skolz throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skolz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harris's hands.
An inside leg kick lands from Skolz.
Skolz feints and then cracks Harris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harris down.
Skolz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Skolz thows a leg kick but Harris checks it
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris missing with a left hand there. Skolz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bastien Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gerrad Skolz!
Gerrad Skolz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1153 Crispian vs Adofo II
Date: Mar 16, 2025

#R1#
Gordon tries to clinch there but John circles away. #CL#
Gordon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
John misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Gordon.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John misses with the head strike.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
John lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Lamar Gordon has been cut.
Gordon pushes John back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Gordon cracks John with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of John backwards.
Gordon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, John creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
Gordon gets through John's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
John misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Gordon.
John misses with a short punch on the inside.
John has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gordon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if John can turn it around.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
John lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Gordon is looking to control John's arms but John gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gordon has his back to the cage.
Gordon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt John or not.
John working aggressively here.
Gordon misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
Gordon lands a nice shot to the body.
John makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gordon misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
A short uppercut from Gordon.
John lands an uppercut.
A short right from John.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Gordon.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
John blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of John backwards.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Gordon.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
John's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
John misses with a body punch.
Gordon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of John backwards.
John working aggressively here.
John goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gordon blocking some punches.
John blocks an uppercut.
John lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Gordon.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gordon.
Gordon lands with a left to the head.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of John's head.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gordon.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
John lands with a right to the head.
Gordon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
Gordon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from John - that landed with a thud.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon.
Good body shot from Gordon.
John misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from John.
Gordon gets through John's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon lands a hook that snaps the head of John backwards.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Gordon lands a left hand that snaps the head of John backwards.
Gordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of John backwards.
Gordon lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Gordon.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gordon tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gordon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
John tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Gordon on the inside.
Gordon tries a body shot but John blocks it.
Gordon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
John looks winded!
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gordon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gordon lands with a light punch inside.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Gordon.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
John misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Gordon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lamar Gordon's cut.
That's time! Gordon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
John takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
John throws a poor cross that misses
and Gordon counters with a good, hard body kick but John shrugs it off.
John misses with a body punch
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand.
Gordon loads up on a big right hand but John slips the punch.
John scores with a hook to the body. Gordon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gordon defending well as John loads up on a big left hand.
John misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Gordon's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gordon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that John can do to turn this around?
Gordon takes one on the button.
John throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Gordon clinches up against the cage.
Gordon tries a body shot but John blocks it.
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
John throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
John lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Gordon scores with a shot to the side of John's head.
Gordon gets through John's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gordon misses with the head strike.
John misses with some punches.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
A short right from John.
John throws a head punch that misses.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from John.
John misses with some punches.
Gordon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gordon tries a body shot but John blocks it.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
John misses with a punch on the inside.
John tries a body shot but Gordon blocks it.
Gordon blocks a body shot from John.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gordon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Gordon. #T2#
Gordon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gordon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
John blocks a body shot from Gordon.
A short right from Gordon on the inside.
Gordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
John misses with the head strike.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gordon.
Gordon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Gordon.
John struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordon controls his hands.
Gordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gordon misses with a punch to the body.
Gordon misses with some punches.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon swings wildly with an uppercut but John uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon pushes John back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gordon blocks a body shot from John.
John misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon is working John over against the cage.
Gordon controlling the action here for a moment.
Gordon blocking some punches.
John misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Gordon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for John.
A shot in the inside from Gordon.
John is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gordon lands a left hand.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Gordon lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Gordon.
John prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Gordon lands a left hand that snaps the head of John backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Gordon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Gordon.
Gordon digs a right hand into John's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on John's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Gordon.
Gordon scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Gordon.
A short right from Gordon.
Gordon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gordon scores with a shoulder strike.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
John blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
John blocks an uppercut.
Gordon lands a hook that snaps the head of John backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gordon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of John backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Gordon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lamar Gordon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##KD#
Gordon lands a big uppercut and John crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but John looks OK. Gordon waves John back to his feet!
Gordon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#John is rocked!
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gordon moves away.
John is still on wobbly legs! Can Gordon finish him?
Lamar Gordon is winning the standup battle so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Gordon blocks the leg kick.
John throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gordon counters with a huge left! John is in big trouble! He's backing up but Gordon isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save John from any more damage. A dominating finish by Gordon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamar Gordon!
Our winner, Lamar Gordon, 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: MMA Hype -42-
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
French scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from French, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maccione takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maccione doesn't manage to clinch there - French circles away.
Maccione uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by French.
French connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maccione. Maccione circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Aldo Maccione has been cut.
Maccione tries to score a power double leg takedown but French sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maccione somewhat.
French works Maccione's body with a nice hook.
Maccione looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? French is fending him off so far but Maccione persists. Nope, French circles away and we're back to standing.
French connects with a crisp jab.
Maccione looks for a takedown but French sprawls well.
Steven French has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldo Maccione.
A shot to the liver by French. Beautiful 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!#KD#
French feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Maccione sprawling to the canvas! Maccione rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can French finish him?! #ROC#Maccione is rocked!
French lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Maccione is looking to close the distance but French sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Maccione crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Maccione is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Steven French!
Steven French thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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