Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 6B
Date: Jan 30, 2025

#R1#
Hobbs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hobbs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A cross from Hobbs lands.#CL2#
Pearson has managed to clinch.
Hobbs working hard to break the clinch.
Hobbs can't break the clinch.
Pearson stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Pearson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hobbs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pearson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Pearson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pearson missing with knees to the body.
Hobbs tries to break free but Pearson pushes him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hobbs tries to circle away but Pearson has him pinned against the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pearson.
Pearson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hobbs is trying to break the clinch but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
Hobbs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pearson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pearson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Pearson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hobbs up against the ropes.
Pearson leaning his opponent against the ropes.
The crowd are getting on Pearson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#BC#
Hobbs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hobbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pearson staying out of range there.
Pearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Pearson moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pearson.
Pearson avoiding damage.
Hobbs is trying to break the clinch but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
Pearson stalling against the ropes.
Hobbs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Pearson.
Pearson tries to work over Hobbs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hobbs working hard to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pearson.
Pearson controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jermaine Pearson.#CL2#
Pearson drives through and clinches with Hobbs against the ropes.
Pearson just leaning against Hobbs, taking a breather.
Pearson has Hobbs pushed against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch but Pearson keeps him there for the moment.
Pearson avoiding damage.
Hobbs is trying to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling him.
Hobbs is trying to break free.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pearson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pearson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jermaine Pearson.#CL2#
Hobbs tries to keep at a distance but Pearson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hobbs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Hobbs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Pearson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hobbs, pushing him back against the ropes.
Hobbs is trying to force a seperation but Pearson has the dominant position.
Hobbs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
Pearson pushes Hobbs back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pearson effectively controlling the action here.
A bit of stalling here from Pearson.
Pearson throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Hobbs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Pearson rushes Hobbs and presses him up against the ropes.
Hobbs is trying to break free.#T4#
Pearson has Hobbs pressed against the ropes, preventing Hobbs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hobbs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pearson keeps control of Hobbs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pearson pushes Hobbs back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Pearson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hobbs's efforts to push away.
Hobbs is breathing heavily.
Pearson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hobbs.
Hobbs is trying to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling him.
Hobbs being controlled against the ropes.
Pearson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pearson leaning against his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hobbs is trying to push Pearson away but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hobbs can't break the clinch.
Hobbs is looking to break free of the clinch but Pearson has double underhooks.
Pearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hobbs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jermaine Pearson 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##CL2#
Pearson gets a clinch.
Pearson leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Pearson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Hobbs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Pearson moves into range and clinches up with Hobbs.
Hobbs is trying to force a seperation but Pearson has the dominant position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pearson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hobbs wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Pearson has Hobbs pressed against the ropes.
Hobbs wants to break free but Pearson has control.
Pearson is working Hobbs over against the ropes.
Pearson avoiding damage. #T1#
Pearson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hobbs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pearson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hobbs is trying to push Pearson away but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hobbs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pearson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pearson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pearson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hobbs avoids it.
Hobbs is trying to push Pearson away but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Hobbs tries to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling the position.
Pearson misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pearson.
Pearson prevents Hobbs from breaking the clinch.
Hobbs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pearson stalls.
Pearson stalling the fight. #T2#
Pearson stalling in the clinch.
Pearson cracks Hobbs with a nice body shot.
The referee calls for Pearson to work.
Jermaine Pearson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hobbs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hobbs avoids a wild elbow strike from Pearson.
Hobbs avoids the elbow strike from Pearson, against the ropes.
Hobbs avoiding damage as Pearson throws knees to the body.
Hobbs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hobbs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
Pearson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hobbs's efforts to push away.
Pearson has Hobbs pressed against the ropes, preventing Hobbs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hobbs tries to break free but Pearson pushes him back against the ropes.
Pearson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pearson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pearson stalling. #BC#
Hobbs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL2#
Pearson clinches with his opponent.
Pearson stalls.
Hobbs is trying to break free.
Hobbs tries to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling the position.
Pearson has Hobbs pressed against the ropes, preventing Hobbs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pearson.
Pearson pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Pearson tries to land a knee to the head but Hobbs blocks with his arms.
Hobbs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
Pearson has Hobbs pressed against the ropes, preventing Hobbs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hobbs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hobbs is trying to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling him.
Pearson tries a body shot but Hobbs blocks it.
Pearson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hobbs avoids it.
Pearson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Pearson effectively controlling the action here.
Hobbs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pearson has Hobbs pushed against the ropes.
Pearson pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Hobbs is trying to force a seperation but Pearson has the dominant position.
Hobbs is looking to break free of the clinch but Pearson has double underhooks.
Pearson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hobbs.
Pearson looking to throw knees to the head but Hobbs is blocking nicely.
Pearson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pearson has a couple of punches blocked by Hobbs.
Hobbs can't break the clinch.
Hobbs tries to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jermaine Pearson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hobbs throws a poor cross that misses
and Pearson counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Pearson clinches up against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Pearson.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch but Pearson keeps him there for the moment.
Pearson trying to land knees to the body.
Pearson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hobbs backwards.
Pearson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hobbs up against the ropes.
Pearson throws an elbow but it misses.
Hobbs wants to break free but Pearson has control.
Hobbs tries to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson stalls. #BC#
Hobbs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hobbs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pearson walks into a left hand.
Hobbs missing with a left hand there. Pearson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Pearson clinches up against the ropes.
Pearson throws an elbow but it misses.
Pearson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Hobbs is trying to force a seperation but Pearson has the dominant position.
Pearson has Hobbs pressed against the ropes.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hobbs wants to get back to striking at distance but Pearson won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Pearson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pearson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pearson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hobbs is looking to break free of the clinch but Pearson has double underhooks.
Pearson has Hobbs pushed against the ropes.
Hobbs tries to circle away but Pearson has him pinned against the ropes.
Hobbs tries to break free but Pearson pushes him back against the ropes.
Garry Hobbs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pearson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Hobbs throws a punch but it's blocked by Pearson.
Hobbs working hard to break the clinch.
Hobbs blocks the elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pearson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jermaine Pearson.
Pearson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pearson! But no joy.#CL2#
Hobbs tries to keep at a distance but Pearson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hobbs is trying to break the clinch but Pearson has him pressed against the ropes.
Hobbs letting Pearson take a breather here.
Hobbs misses with a punch on the inside.
Hobbs misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Hobbs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hobbs's elbow.
Hobbs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pearson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hobbs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pearson prevents Hobbs from breaking the clinch.
Pearson leaning against his opponent.
Pearson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hobbs up against the ropes.
Hobbs wants to break free but Pearson has control.
Come on Pearson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Pearson.
Pearson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stalling in the clinch from Pearson. #T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jermaine Pearson.#CL2#
Pearson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hobbs is looking to break free of the clinch but Pearson has double underhooks.
Pearson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pearson lands with a light punch inside.
Pearson prevents Hobbs from breaking the clinch.
Pearson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hobbs being controlled against the ropes.
Pearson looking to throw knees to the head but Hobbs is blocking nicely.
Pearson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hobbs in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hobbs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hobbs is defending well for now.
Hobbs looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jermaine Pearson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pearson tries to land a knee to the head but Hobbs blocks with his arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jermaine Pearson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pearson 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Jermaine Pearson!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Jermaine Pearson!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Jermaine Pearson!

Jermaine Pearson wins by unanimous decision!

Event: MMA Hype -28-
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by John.
John slips a jab from Jordan.
Jordan connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jordan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
John on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from John misses.
John missing with a left hand there. Jordan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
John ducks under a wild hook from Jordan.
Jordan lands a jab to the nose.
Jordan throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John lands a nice shot that snaps Jordan's head back.
Jordan moves out of range of the strikes.
John avoids the body shot from Jordan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from John misses.
Jordan throwing a counter right hand but John manages to avoid it.#CL#
John tries to keep at a distance but Jordan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
John working aggressively here.
Jordan lands a body shot.
Jordan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
John misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan lands a body shot.
Jordan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
John blocks a body shot from Jordan.
Jordan tries a body shot but John blocks it.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
Jordan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jordan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jordan tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
John misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
John working aggressively here.
John lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
John blocks a body shot from Jordan.
John prevents a body shot from Jordan.
Good body shot from Jordan.
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by John.
Jordan tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by John.
Jordan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
Jordan tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage.
Jordan tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
John looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
John throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordan tries a body shot but John blocks it.
Jordan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Jordan.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
John misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jordan digs a right hand underneath John's ribcage. John let out a lung full of air as it connected.
John lands a nice shot to the body.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
A short right from John on the inside.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands. #T3#
Jordan tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage.
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jordan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
John throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jordans head.
A short left from John.
John blocks a body shot from Jordan.
Jordan wants to break free but John has control.
Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
Jordan misses with some punches.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
John goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
John prevents a body shot from Jordan.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jordan tries a body shot but John blocks it.
John cracks Jordan with a nice body shot.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordan blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
John throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordan.
John lands with a left to the head.
John misses with the head strike.
Jordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordan tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jordan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
John tries to land a knee to the head but Jordan blocks with his arms.
Jordan tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jordan tries a body shot but John blocks it.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jordan tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jordan tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage.
Good body shot from Jordan.
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 Ethan Jordan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jordan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from John misses.
Jordan connects with a body shot.
John throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jordan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before John has time to react.
John takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
John rushes Jordan and presses him up against the cage.
John misses with a short punch on the inside.
John blocks a body shot from Jordan.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
Jordan tries a body shot but John blocks it.
Jimmy John seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
John misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
John lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jordan tries a body shot but John blocks it.
Jordan avoiding damage as John throws knees to the body.
John lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
John misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Jordan.
Jordan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
John tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
Jordan wants to get back to striking at distance but John won't allow it.
Jordan can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by John.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Jordan.
Jordan blocks a body shot from John.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
John scores with a shoulder strike.
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Jordan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
John lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jordan - that landed with a thud.
John is breathing heavily.
Jordan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jordan tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
John misses with some punches.
Jordan tries a body shot but John blocks it.
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
Jordan tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage.
Jordan working hard to break the clinch.
John misses with a punch on the inside.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
John tries to throw a body punch but Jordan avoids it by throwing John back against the cage.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan pushes John back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jordan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jordan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
John blocks an uppercut.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
Jordan blocks a body shot from John.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jordan.
Jordan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
John blocks a body shot from Jordan.
Jordan tries a body shot but John blocks it.
John lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Jordan.
A left hand lands to the body for Jordan. #T4#
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
Jordan is trying to break free.
Jordan digs a right hand into John's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on John's gas tank.
Jordan lands a shoulder strike.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
Jordan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jordan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jordan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
John prevents a body shot from Jordan.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
John misses with a body punch.
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordan lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
John prevents a body shot from Jordan.
John blocks a body shot from Jordan.
Jordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Jordan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
John pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Jordan misses the target.
John on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jordan lands with a shot to the body.
Jordan slips under a jab from John.
John misses with a left hand
and Jordan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John throws a hook but Jordan blocks it.
Jordan stuns John with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jordan throws an off balance right hand
and John counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Ethan Jordan has been cut.
Jordan scores with a jab.
John throws a right hand that misses
enabling Jordan to counter with a crisp jab.
John moves out of range as Jordan strikes.
Jordan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps John's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jordan throws a jab when John was well out of range.
Jordan lands with a shot to the body.
Jordan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as John throws out the jab. #T1##CL#
Jordan pushes John up against the cage in a clinch.
Jordan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jordan digs a right hand underneath John's ribcage. John let out a lung full of air as it connected.
John takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
Jordan is trying to break the clinch but John is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
Jordan tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land.
Jordan lands a body punch.
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
Jordan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jordan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that John can do to turn this around?
Jordan tries a body shot but John blocks it.
John misses with a punch on the inside.
Jordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John prevents Jordan from breaking the clinch.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Jimmy John has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jordan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jordan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
John misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan lands a shot to the body.
Jordan tries a body shot but John blocks it.
Good body shot from Jordan.
Jordan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jordan tries a body shot but John blocks it.
Jordan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jordan.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
Jordan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jordan is trying to break the clinch but John is controlling him.
John misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jordan tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from John.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John blocks a body shot from Jordan. #T3#
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as John controls his hands.
Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as John controls the action.
John working aggressively here.
Jordan takes a shot to the head.
John scores with a shoulder strike.
Jordan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jordan misses with a hook to the ribs.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with John's elbow.
John lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jordan.
A right hand to the body from John.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
John throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
John misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordan tries to throw a body punch but John avoids it by throwing Jordan back against the cage.
John scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
A short right from John on the inside.
Jordan tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jordan 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 the head strike.
John prevents a body shot from Jordan.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
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 John.
Jordan tries a body shot but John blocks it.
John blocks a body shot from Jordan.
John throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jordans head.
John pushes Jordan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
John works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
John misses with a short punch on the inside.
John lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ethan Jordan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
John misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ethan Jordan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jordan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ethan Jordan!

Event: ENIGMA 237
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Sisko throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy left from Sisko finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Andrew Blanchard has been cut.
Sisko moves out of range of the leg kick from Blanchard.#KD#
Sisko lands a big head kick that sends Blanchard tumbling to the mat! Sisko takes a step backwards and waves Blanchard back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Blanchard is rocked!
Blanchard scores with a jab. Sisko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blanchard is still on wobbly legs! Can Sisko finish him?#CUT2#It looks like Benjamin Sisko has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blanchard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sisko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blanchard seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Sisko feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Blanchard sprawling to the canvas! Blanchard rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sisko finish him?!
Blanchard throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Sisko counters with a shoot takedown. Blanchard fights it but they end up in guard.
Sisko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blanchard keeping moving, preventing Sisko from controlling successfully.
Sisko won't allow Blanchard to get back to his feet. #T1#
Sisko chips away with some ground and pound.
Blanchard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sisko is controlling him.
Sisko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blanchard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sisko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Andrew Blanchard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sisko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blanchard is out of range.
Blanchard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blanchard cracks a nice hook into Sisko's ribs.
Blanchard lands a glancing blow to the side of Sisko's head.
Blanchard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Blanchard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sisko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blanchard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sisko.
Blanchard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sisko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sisko scoring well with a low kick there.
Blanchard misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Sisko.
Sisko throws a solid leg kick but Blanchard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sisko.
Andrew Blanchard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blanchard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sisko.
Blanchard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sisko tries to clinch but Blanchard moves out of range.
Blanchard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sisko with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Blanchard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blanchard.
Sisko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Blanchard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sisko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Sisko! Blanchard is out on his feet! Sisko rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Blanchard is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Blanchard is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Sisko!
Benjamin Sisko bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 5B
Date: Jan 20, 2025

#R1#
Hobbs scores with a jab.
Manion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hobbs.
Manion misses with an uppercut.
Hobbs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Manion fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hobbs misses with a left hand
and Manion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manion throws a shot from downtown. Hobbs moves away and avoids it.
Manion scores with a body shot.
Manion scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manion. Hobbs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hobbs was well out of range. Poor timing from Manion.
Hobbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hobbs staying out of range there.
Hobbs throws out a counter right but Manion avoids it with no problem.
Hobbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manion connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hobbs misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Manion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hobbs cracks Manion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hobbs throws a right hand that Manion ducks under and follows up with a left that Manion also avoids with ease.
Manion slips a straight right by Hobbs.
Hobbs misses with a straight left.
Garry Hobbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hobbs throws a right hand that Manion ducks under and follows up with a left that Manion also avoids with ease.
Hobbs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manion's head backwards.
Hobbs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Hobbs defending well as Manion loads up on a big left hand.
Hobbs lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Manion throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manion throws the left hand but Hobbs avoids the punch easily.
Hobbs slips under a jab from Manion.
Hobbs wants to counter with a clinch but Manion pushes him away.
Hobbs scores with a shot to the body.
Manion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manion ducks under a wild hook from Hobbs.
Manion throws a lazy right hand but Hobbs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hobbs.
Manion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hobbs throws out the jab.
Hobbs throws a jab when Manion was well out of range.
Manion is looking to counter punch.
Hobbs lands a really nice looking cross but Manion seems unphased.
Hobbs missing with a left hand there. Manion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot by Manion.
Hobbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hobbs throws a combination that misses
and Manion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manion moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hobbs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hobbs throws an off balance right hand
and Manion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manion throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Manion moves out of range of the strikes.
Manion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hobbs misses with a looping right.
Manion is looking to counter punch.
Hobbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manion lands an overhand right.
Hobbs looks to score with a jab to the body but Manion is just out of range.
Hobbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manion lands a slapping body shot.
Manion throws a body shot but no joy.
Manion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hobbs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hobbs misses with a straight left.
A jab from Hobbs misses.
Manion lands with a good body shot.
Hobbs walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hobbs. Manion does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Hobbs misses.
Manion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hobbs.
Manion slips under a jab.
Hobbs takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Hobbs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manion.
Manion shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Manion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hobbs.
Hobbs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Hobbs.
Manion is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Manion scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hobbs looks to score with a jab to the body but Manion is just out of range.
Manion darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Manion does it's job there.
Manion staying out of range there.
Manion scores with a jab.
Manion swings for the body but Hobbs moves out of range.
Hobbs looks to land a left hand but Manion moved out of range nicely.
Manion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hobbs might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Manion misses the shot to the body.
Manion slips under a jab.
Manion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hobbs tries to counter with a clinch but Manion shakes him off and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Manion misses its intended target.
Hobbs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hobbs throws an overhand right that lands on Manion's shoulder, as Manion tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Manion lands a nice looking body shot.
Hobbs throws a right hand that Manion ducks under and follows up with a left that Manion also avoids with ease.
Hobbs looks to land a combination but Manion avoids it well.
Hobbs slips a jab from Manion.
Hobbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manion scores with a nice right hand.
Hobbs takes one to the side of the head.
A big right from Hobbs misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hobbs. Manion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hobbs walks into a left hand.
Manion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manion fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hobbs cracks Manion with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hobbs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hobbs slips a jab from Manion.
Manion throws a shot to the body.
Manion throws an overhand right that lands on Hobbs's shoulder, as Hobbs tries to avoid the shot.
Hobbs misses the shot to the body.
Manion changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Manion dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hobbs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hobbs throws a head kick that misses.
Hobbs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Manion cracks Hobbs with an open hand slap.
Manion defending well as Hobbs loads up on a big left hand.
Manion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hobbs.
Manion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manion misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Hobbs 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hobbs misses with a hook
and Manion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hobbs throws a jab when Manion was well out of range.
Hobbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manion misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manion. Hobbs does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hobbs! But no joy.
Hobbs dips to his left and cracks Manion with an uppercut!
Hobbs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hobbs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manion.#CL#
Manion moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Manion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manion lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jack Manion is winning the standup battle so far.
Hobbs scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Manion slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Manion connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Manion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hobbs can do to turn this around?
Manion throws a big shot that misses.
Hobbs throws the left hand but Manion avoids the punch easily.
Manion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Manion misses the shot to the body.
Hobbs throws a jab but it's blocked by Manion.
Hobbs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hobbs throws a lazy uppercut
and Manion counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hobbs walks into a jab.
Hobbs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manion.
Hobbs swings for the body but Manion moves out of range.
Manion scores with a body shot.
Hobbs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manion.
It looked like Manion wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hobbs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Manion.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manion ducks under a wild hook from Hobbs.
Hobbs throws a body punch but Manion moves out of range.
Manion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hobbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hobbs lands a two punch combo. #T2#
Hobbs looks to throw the jab but Manion is out of range.
Hobbs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manion works the jab nicely.
Hobbs throws an overhand right that lands on Manion's shoulder, as Manion tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Manion misses the target.
Manion moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hobbs scores with a sloppy right hand. Manion should have avoided that one.
Manion cracks Hobbs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hobbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manion scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hobbs swings away with a body shot that misses
and Manion counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hobbs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Manion connects with a right hand. Hobbs shakes it off.
Manion lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hobbs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Manion misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hobbs misses the target.
Hobbs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manion was well out of range. Poor timing from Hobbs.
Hobbs swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Hobbs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manion.
Hobbs misses with a hook. Manion ducked under it nicely.
Hobbs throws out a loose jab but Manion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobbs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manion.
Manion swinging wildly here.
Hobbs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manion.
Nice shot by Manion.
Manion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hobbs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manion.
Manion swinging wildly here.
Hobbs jabs Manion to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Manion lands with a cross. #CL#
Manion has closed the distance and engaged Hobbs in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Manion.
Hobbs is trying to push Manion away but Manion has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Manion lands a nice uppercut.
Hobbs is looking to break free of the clinch but Manion has double underhooks.
Hobbs is looking to break free of the clinch but Manion has double underhooks.
Manion scores with a shot to the side of Hobbs's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A frustrated look appears on Hobbs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Manion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hobbs tries to circle away but Manion has him pinned against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Hobbs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Manion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hobbs working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Manion breaks from the clinch.
Manion scores with a decent looking hook.
Hobbs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Manion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hobbs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manion lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hobbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hobbs takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manion listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#Hobbs is rocked!
Hobbs misses with a straight right.
Hobbs is still on wobbly legs! Can Manion finish him?
Manion ducks right into an uppercut from Hobbs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Manion dominated that second round.
That's time! Manion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Manion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jack Manion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hobbs seems to have recovered his senses.
Hobbs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hobbs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hobbs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hobbs throws a lazy uppercut
and Manion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manion slips a straight right by Hobbs.
Manion is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hobbs misses the jab.
Manion misses with a straight left.
Decent striking displayed by Hobbs there.
Manion throws out a loose jab but Hobbs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobbs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manion is looking to counter punch.
Hobbs slips a straight right by Manion.
Hobbs wants to counter the offense by Manion and move into the clinch position.
Nice jab there from Manion.
Manion fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manion lands a lovely overhand right.
Hobbs throws an off balance right hand
and Manion counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manion bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hobbs's head.
Hobbs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manion.
It seemed like Hobbs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Hobbs.
Hobbs misses with a lunging right hand
and Manion counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Hobbs misses with a lunging right hand
and Manion counters with a left to the body.
Manion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hobbs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hobbs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manion slips under a jab from Hobbs.
It looked like Manion wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Manion misses with an uppercut. Hobbs saw that one coming.
Hobbs misses with a lunging right hand
and Manion counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hobbs ducks under a wild hook from Manion.
Manion moves away from the strike by Hobbs.
Nice defenses there by Manion.
Manion swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hobbs looks to land a left hand but Manion moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Manion.
A slow jab from Hobbs misses its intended target.
Hobbs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Manion changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manion's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hobbs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Manion scrambles back to his feet.
Hobbs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hobbs manages to avoid it.
Hobbs wants to counter with a clinch but Manion pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manion connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Manion cracks Hobbs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Garry Hobbs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Manion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hobbs, pushing him back against the ropes.
Hobbs tries to break free but Manion pushes him back against the ropes.
Manion keeps control of Hobbs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Manion prevents Hobbs from breaking the clinch.
Manion keeps control of Hobbs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hobbs is trying to break the clinch but Manion has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Manion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hobbs catches Manion with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hobbs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manion on the side of the head.
Hobbs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manion is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice body punch from Manion.
Hobbs moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Jack Manion has been cut.
Manion ducks under a wild hook from Hobbs.
Manion scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Hobbs lands a glancing blow to the side of Manion's head.
Manion cracks a nice hook into Hobbs's ribs.
Manion connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Manion drives through and clinches with Hobbs against the ropes.
Manion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hobbs wants to break free but Manion has control.
Hobbs is looking to break free of the clinch but Manion has double underhooks.
Hobbs takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Hobbs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hobbs wants to get back to striking at distance but Manion won't allow it.
Hobbs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manion has him pressed against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Manion. #T4#
Hobbs working hard to break the clinch.
Manion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hobbs backwards.
Manion prevents Hobbs from breaking the clinch.
Hobbs is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manion.
Jack Manion has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hobbs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Manion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hobbs misses with a punch on the inside.
Hobbs swings wildly with an uppercut but Manion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hobbs misses with the head strike.
Hobbs swings wildly with an uppercut but Manion uses good head movement to avoid it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Jack Manion!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Jack Manion!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Jack Manion!

Jack Manion wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Jack Manion thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 136
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
No joy there for Ewing, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ewing chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ray can pounce on him.
Ray takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Manta Ray has been cut.
Ewing misses with a hook.
Ray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ewing.
Ewing waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ray.
Ray slips a jab from Ewing.
Ray definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Ewing lands a big uppercut and Ray crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ray looks OK. Ewing waves Ray back to his feet!#ROC2#Ray is rocked!
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!
Ewing pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ewing looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ewing misses with a double jab #TD#
so Ray counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ray 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. #T1#
Ewing not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ewing wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ray manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ray looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Ray seems content to control.
Ewing is looking for a sweep. Ray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ray 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. #SUB#
Ray is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ewing doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ray. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ray in particular looking to stall.
Ray wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ewing keeps working. #SUB#
Ray is looking for a kimura but Ewing is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ray to get the leverage. #T3#
Ewing is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ewing can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Ray seems to be working for a kimura but Ewing defends the submission attempt.
Ewing wants to get back to full guard but Ray has passed into side control.
Ewing struggling a bit here.
Ewing tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ray wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ewing really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ray. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Ray wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ewing, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Ewing tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ray wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Ray is trying to get an arm triangle but Ewing is defending well. #SUB#
Ray is trying to get an arm triangle but Ewing is defending well.
Ewing is trying to get back to half guard.
Ray advances to mount.
Ray looking to control and managing it successfully.
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 Manta Ray will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manta Ray's cut.
That's time! Ray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ewing.
Ray appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ewing.
A big right from Ewing misses.
Ewing fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ray manages to avoid it.
Ray feinted with a counter takedown.
Ray slips a jab from Ewing.
Ewing scores with a sloppy right hand. Ray should have avoided that one.
Ewing scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Ray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ewing misses with a hook.
Ray slips a straight right by Ewing.
Ray seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Ewing sends Ray crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ewing is motioning to the referee to let Ray up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ewing swings for the body but Ray moves out of range.
Ewing connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ray. Ray circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ewing. #T1#
Ray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ray attempts a counter takedown but Ewing avoids it well and moves away.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Ewing! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Oliver Ewing!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 136
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Maluga fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maluga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
No joy there for Maluga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blevins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maluga defends well and Blevins ends up having to push Maluga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Maluga manages to break the clinch.
Maluga plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Blevins swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Blevins face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Beluga Maluga!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 20
Date: Jan 15, 2025

#R1#
Puto ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
Cheese throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cheese fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puto manages to avoid it.
Puto misses with a looping right.
Nacho Cheese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cheese.
Cheese lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cheese swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Puto slips under a jab from Cheese.
Cheese ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cheese throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Cheese's head coaches at Fireball Zone that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese looks to land a right hand but Puto moved out of range.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cheese enables Puto to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cheese manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Puto throwing strikes from guard but Cheese blocks nicely.
Puto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Cheese is looking to stand up but Puto isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Cheese being controlled here, momentarily.
Puto won't allow Cheese to get back to his feet.
Puto is standing up over Cheese. Cheese looks to escape but Puto dives into side control.
Puto tries to score with some ground and pound. Cheese controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Puto in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Puto 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 Cheese's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cheese pushes Puto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Puto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Puto in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Puto creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cheese sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cheese is letting Puto control him for a moment.
Cheese is trying to buck Puto off.
Puto working the head and body with strikes.
Puto working the ground and pound but Cheese is defending the strikes.
Cheese is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Puto asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Puto is staying tight to Cheese's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cheese wants to get back to his feet.
Cheese dodges the ground and pound from Puto.#T3#
Cheese gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cheese is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Puto postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cheese looks a forlorn figure.
Cheese blocking the ground and pound.
Cheese is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Cheese is in a horrible position here. Puto smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cheese is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puto with good strikes from the mount here!
Cheese trying desperately to get to his feet. #T4#
Cheese wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Puto.
Cheese is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Puto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cheese wants to get back to his feet.
Puto throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cheese because Puto loaded up on that one.
Cheese blocking the ground and pound.
Puto throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puto landing strikes from the mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Puto there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Cheese really wants to buck Puto off and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rice Puto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Puto throws a nice looking combination but Cheese bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cheese throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puto slips under a jab.
Cheese jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puto with a nice cross.
Puto ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
Cheese connects with a body shot that sends Puto's belly button to the back.
Puto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cheese.
Cheese drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Puto blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puto.
Puto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cheese waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puto.
A nice side step and Puto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Puto scores with a jab to the body.
Cheese blocks a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Puto. #T1#
Cheese swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Puto to counter with a crisp jab.
Puto swings for the body but Cheese moves out of range.
Cheese takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nacho Cheese is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Puto misses.
Puto just misses with a punch to the body.
Puto with a nice cross.
Cheese cracks Puto with a good jab.
Cheese throws a sloppy body shot
and Puto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cheese throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Puto.
Cheese misses with a hook to the body
and Puto counters with a nice uppercut.
Cheese throws a hook to the side of Puto's head but Puto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Puto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cheese throws a hook but Puto avoids it easily.#T2#
Cheese waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puto.
Puto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nacho Cheese is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheese takes a swing at Puto's ribcage but misses.
Puto jabs Cheese to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cheese misses with a hook
and Puto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cheese misses with a looping left.
Cheese swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cheese.
Cheese takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cheese walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cheese misses with a combination
and Cheese takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puto works Cheese's body with a nice hook.
Cheese misses with an uppercut
and Puto counters with a nice body shot.
Cheese throws a lazy right hand but Puto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Cheese takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Puto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cheese.
Cheese misses with a hook
and Puto counters with a series of strikes. Cheese will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cheese takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cheese throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Puto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Puto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Puto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cheese throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Puto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Puto.
Cheese throws a hook but Puto avoids it easily.
Cheese ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puto moves away.#T4#
Cheese walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cheese misses with an uppercut
and Puto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cheese looks to score with a jab to the body but Puto is just out of range.
Cheese misses with a straight right.
Cheese takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cheese on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cheese misses with a looping right.
A nice combination there by Puto.
Cheese ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puto moves away.
A nice side step and Puto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Puto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cheese doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cheese.
Nice body punch from Puto.
Cheese just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rice Puto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cheese's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Cheese misses with an uppercut
and Puto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cheese thinking.
Cheese on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Puto.
Puto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cheese with a body shot.
Puto throws a jab when Cheese was well out of range.
Puto connects with a jab.
Puto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cheese was well out of range. Poor timing from Puto.
Cheese throws a lazy uppercut
and Puto counters with a straight right hand.
Cheese throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Puto counter with a right hand.
Puto ducks under a wild hook from Cheese.
A jab from Cheese misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puto.
Cheese misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puto.
Puto swings for the body but Cheese moves out of range.
Puto misses with a hook. Cheese ducked under it nicely.
Cheese takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Cheese looks to land a left hand but Puto moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Cheese.
Cheese throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puto counters with a one-two to the body.
Cheese throws a lazy uppercut
and Puto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puto lands a nice shot to the body.
Cheese misses with a lunging right hand
and Puto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the body from Cheese misses
and Puto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puto throws an overhand right that lands on Cheese's shoulder, as Cheese tries to avoid the shot.
Puto scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Cheese.
Puto cracks Cheese with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cheese misses with a lunging right hand
and Puto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Puto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nacho Cheese has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Puto scores with a body shot.
A left and a right from Puto both land. Nice combination.
Puto moves out of range as Cheese strikes.
Puto takes one to the side of the head.
Cheese throws a hook but Puto blocks it.
Puto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cheese throws out the jab.
Cheese throws out a loose jab but Puto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puto throws a body punch but Cheese moves out of range.
Puto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Puto lands with a right hand.
Cheese closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cheese just misses with a punch to the body.
Puto tests Cheese's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cheese rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Puto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Puto feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Puto cracks Cheese with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cheese swings for the body but Puto moves out of range.
Puto slips under a jab from Cheese.
Rice Puto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Puto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cheeses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Puto cracks Cheese with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cheese throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cheese throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Puto.
Cheese throws a hook to the side of Puto's head but Puto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cheese misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Puto counter with a right hand.
A big left from Cheese misses.
Cheese throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cheese throws a jab but it's blocked by Puto. #T4#
Puto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Puto slips under a jab from Cheese.
Cheese throws an off balance right hand
and Puto counters with a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cheese swings widly with a right hand
and Puto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Cheese lands an impressive looking overhand right. Puto doesn't seem phased though.
Cheese looks to land a combination but Puto avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cheese takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Puto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Puto is in close to Cheese's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cheese wants to stand up but Puto is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puto content to stall in guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rice Puto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Puto 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rice Puto!
A very excited looking Rice Puto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Nacho Cheese was interviewed post fight and said 'Cheese me'.

Event: The 408 - (205) R1
Date: Jan 13, 2025

#R1#
Nova tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ripken swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nova misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ripken slips a straight right by Nova.
Ripken appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nova misses with a left hand
letting Ripken counter with a right hand.
Ripken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nova.
Ripken uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nova has time to react.
Nova avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Ripken misses.
Nova takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #KD2#
Nova sends Ripken crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nova is motioning to the referee to let Ripken up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Ripken is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Cal Ripken has been cut.
Delroy Nova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nova tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ripken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ripken is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Nova is looking to clinch.
Ripken looks to land a combination. Nova sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#Nova is rocked!
Ripken closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Nova out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

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

Event: ENIGMA 234
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Bryan throws a series of punches but Sagapolutele moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bryan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sagapolutele - the referee stops the clock and Bryan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sagapolutele. Bryan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sagapolutele missing with a left hand there. Bryan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sagapolutele is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bryan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sagapolutele. Sagapolutele obviously looking to wear him down.
Bryan moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Bryan gets a takedown into half guard.
Bryan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sagapolutele really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bryan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bryan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bryan 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.
Bryan not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bryan'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.
Bryan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bryan slips a nice elbow through Sagapolutele's hands, connecting with Sagapolutele's forehead.
We've been hearing that Bryan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bryan working Sagapolutele over with strikes.
Sagapolutele blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bryan. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bryan winds up and cracks Sagapolutele with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bryan stalling.
Sagapolutele wants to get back to his feet.
Bryan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sagapolutele has hold of Bryan's hands but Bryan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bryan throws a strike but Sagapolutele avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bryan content to stall in guard here.
Sagapolutele preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Bryan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bryan throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Sagapolutele preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bryan controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sagapolutele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sagapolutele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bryan. That did some damage!
Bryan avoids the head kick by Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele throws a leg kick which misses Bryan's front leg but catches the back leg as Bryan tries to avoid it.
Bryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sagapolutele counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bryan misses with an uppercut. Sagapolutele saw that one coming.#T4#
Sagapolutele on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#It looks like George Sagapolutele has been cut.
Sagapolutele slips under a jab.
Bryan throws a sloppy body shot
and Sagapolutele counters with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot by Sagapolutele.#CUT2#It looks like Demarcus Bryan has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick but Bryan moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele lands a head kick!
Sagapolutele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele scores with a jab.
Sagapolutele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sagapolutele throws a fast counter high kick but Bryan manages to duck under it in time.
Bryan blocks a head kick by Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele misses with a body shot.
Sagapolutele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A telegraphed right hand from Bryan misses the target.
Bryan misses with a hook. Sagapolutele ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Sagapolutele dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Good leg kick by Sagapolutele.
An inside leg kick lands from Sagapolutele.
Bryan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sagapolutele is looking to slow Bryan down with leg kicks.
A big right from Bryan misses.
Sagapolutele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bryan.
Bryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sagapolutele manages to avoid it.
Bryan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sagapolutele slips a straight right by Bryan.
Sagapolutele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sagapolutele doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bryan moves to clinch but Sagapolutele breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagapolutele staying out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Sagapolutele lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bryan doesn't seem phased though.
Bryan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sagapolutele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bryan cracks a nice hook into Sagapolutele's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryan avoids a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bryan with a hook.#T1#
Bryan throws a poor cross that misses
and Sagapolutele counters with a low kick, right behind Bryan 's knee.
Bryan slips under a jab from Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele is looking to slow Bryan down with leg kicks.
Sagapolutele looks to land a body kick but Bryan moved away.
Bryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bryan avoids the head kick by Sagapolutele.
Bryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Sagapolutele is just out of range.
Sagapolutele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sagapolutele connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Bryan misses.
Sagapolutele cracks Bryan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bryan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sagapolutele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bryan on the side of the head.
Bryan missing with a left hand there. Sagapolutele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sagapolutele. That's going to slow Bryan down. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sagapolutele misses with a body shot.
Bryan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sagapolutele.
Bryan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Bryan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sagapolutele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bryan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sagapolutele with a nice cross.
George Sagapolutele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sagapolutele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryan manages to avoid it.
Sagapolutele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good exchange - Bryan coming out on top.
Sagapolutele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sagapolutele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bryan's sensitive parts.
Sagapolutele connects with an inside leg kick.
Bryan misses with a two punch combination.
Sagapolutele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bryan.
Bryan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sagapolutele swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sagapolutele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bryan misses with a wild body shot.
Sagapolutele throws out a counter right but Bryan avoids it with no problem.
Sagapolutele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Bryan throws a right hand that misses
and Sagapolutele counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sagapolutele walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele connects with a solid leg kick.
Sagapolutele jabs at Bryan's body.
Sagapolutele dips to his left and cracks Bryan with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Bryan misses its intended target.
Sagapolutele lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A solid body kick from Sagapolutele. #KD2#
Sagapolutele lands a big head kick that sends Bryan tumbling to the mat! Sagapolutele takes a step backwards and waves Bryan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sagapolutele slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Sagapolutele.
Bryan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sagapolutele moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sagapolutele with a nice calf kick.
Sagapolutele throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Sagapolutele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sagapolutele is looking to slow Bryan down with leg kicks. #KD2#
Sagapolutele lands a big head kick that sends Bryan tumbling to the mat! Sagapolutele takes a step backwards and waves Bryan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Bryan is rocked!
Bryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sagapolutele.
A nice leg kick from Sagapolutele, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele tries a head kick but it misses.
Bryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bryan misses with a lunging right hand
and Sagapolutele counters with an inside leg kick.
Sagapolutele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bryan. That did some damage!
Sagapolutele misses with a head kick.
Sagapolutele lands a leg kick that knocks Bryan off balance momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sagapolutele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been informed that Sagapolutele has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bryan misses with a looping left.
Bryan fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

George Sagapolutele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Sagapolutele. That's going to slow Bryan down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sagapolutele. That's going to slow Bryan down.
Bryan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bryan throws a hook but Sagapolutele avoids it easily.
Sagapolutele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bryan.
Sagapolutele lands a nice looking body shot.
Bryan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sagapolutele.
Bryan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#KD2#
Sagapolutele lands a big head kick that sends Bryan tumbling to the mat! Sagapolutele takes a step backwards and waves Bryan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Bryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sagapolutele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Sagapolutele tries to get set, Bryan tries to push him back and clinch up but Sagapolutele manages to avoid the attempt.
Sagapolutele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bryan looks to land a left hand but Sagapolutele moved out of range nicely.
Bryan seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bryan's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Sagapolutele throws a head kick but Bryan moves out of range.
Bryan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bryan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Sagapolutele connects with a solid leg kick.
Sagapolutele throws a front kick that sends Bryan stumbling back into the cage.
Sagapolutele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bryan's sensitive parts.
Bryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sagapolutele.
A head kick misses from Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Bryan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sagapolutele is looking to slow Bryan down with leg kicks.
Bryan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bryan misses with an uppercut. Sagapolutele saw that one coming.
Sagapolutele looks to throw the jab but Bryan is out of range.
Bryan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sagapolutele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bryan throws out the jab.
Sagapolutele bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sagapolutele misses with a body kick.
Bryan misses with a hook.
Sagapolutele is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Sagapolutele dodges the punch combination from Bryan.
Sagapolutele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Demarcus Bryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bryan misses with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bryan throws a hook but Sagapolutele avoids it easily.
Bryan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bryan throws a right hand that misses
and Sagapolutele counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bryan's knee momentarily.
Sagapolutele explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bryan takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#Demarcus Bryan's cut is getting worse.
Sagapolutele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sagapolutele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sagapolutele lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bryan takes a step back to recover.
Bryan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Good leg kick by Sagapolutele.
Sagapolutele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sagapolutele lands a jab to the head.
Sagapolutele lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Bryan crumples to the floor! Sagapolutele milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). George Sagapolutele!
A relieved looking George Sagapolutele thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 4B
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Hobbs misses with a looping right.
Hobbs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hobbs looks to land a left hand but TomÃ¡s moved out of range nicely.
Hobbs looks to throw the jab but TomÃ¡s is out of range.
TomÃ¡s is looking for a counter combo.
TomÃ¡s throws a big shot that misses.
Hobbs wants to counter the offense by TomÃ¡s and move into the clinch position.
Hobbs just misses with a punch to the body.
Hobbs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hobbs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
TomÃ¡s is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hobbs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. TomÃ¡s sees it coming and avoids it easily.
TomÃ¡s keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hobbs.
Hobbs misses with a body punch
and TomÃ¡s cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
TomÃ¡s throws a big shot that misses.
Hobbs looks to throw the jab but TomÃ¡s is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by TomÃ¡s.
Garry Hobbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hobbs lands a jab to the nose.
Hobbs defending well as TomÃ¡s loads up on a big left hand.
Hobbs misses with a wild body shot.
Hobbs throws a series of punches but TomÃ¡s moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
TomÃ¡s throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hobbs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Hobbs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hobbs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hobbs lands a glancing blow to the side of TomÃ¡s's head.#T1#
TomÃ¡s works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from TomÃ¡s. Hobbs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hobbs lands a jab to TomÃ¡s's midsection.
TomÃ¡s displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hobbs throws out the jab.
TomÃ¡s will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab by TomÃ¡s.
TomÃ¡s throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
TomÃ¡s lands a nice shot to the body.
Hobbs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hobbs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from TomÃ¡s.
TomÃ¡s lands with an overhand left.
Hobbs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TomÃ¡s keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hobbs.
An attempted straight right counter from TomÃ¡s misses the target.
TomÃ¡s defending well as Hobbs loads up on a big left hand.
TomÃ¡s swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hobbs misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Hobbs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
TomÃ¡s throws a hook but Hobbs blocks it.
Hobbs throws a shot from downtown. TomÃ¡s moves away and avoids it.
TomÃ¡s throwing a counter right hand but Hobbs manages to avoid it.
Hobbs misses with a jab to the body
letting TomÃ¡s counter with a right hand.
Hobbs digs a good hook to TomÃ¡s's body.
Hobbs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hobbs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hobbs misses with a lunging right hand
and TomÃ¡s counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
TomÃ¡s looks to land a left hand but Hobbs moved out of range nicely.
Hobbs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and TomÃ¡s counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hobbs thinking.
TomÃ¡s staying out of range there.
TomÃ¡s tries to move into range but Hobbs moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
TomÃ¡s cracks Hobbs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hobbs misses with a jab to the body
and TomÃ¡s connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
TomÃ¡s lands a head shot.
TomÃ¡s throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hobbs misses with a hook. TomÃ¡s ducked under it nicely.
Hobbs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from TomÃ¡s.#T3#
Hobbs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and TomÃ¡s counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Hobbs is rocked!
Hobbs misses with a right hand
and TomÃ¡s counters with a big uppercut that drops Hobbs face first to the mat! Will he beat the count?! He's struggled up to his knees on 7 but it doesn't look like he's going to make it... he's been counted out! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Massiel TomÃ¡s!
Our winner, Massiel TomÃ¡s, 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: BC FIGHT NIGHT 18
Date: Jan 01, 2025

#R1#
Gilmore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Gorgodze dives in and scores a takedown into Gilmore's guard.
Gilmore wants to sweep here but Gorgodze controlling him for the moment.
Gilmore trying to keep a closed guard but Gorgodze is proving a slippery customer.
Gorgodze definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gorgodze lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gorgodze lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gilmore trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gorgodze slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gorgodze content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gilmore wants to control the position but Gorgodze says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Gilmore is trying to control but Gorgodze passes into side control!
Gorgodze lands some shots froms side control.
Gorgodze landing a few strikes.
Gilmore being controlled for a moment.
Gorgodze has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gilmore on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gorgodze takes a little break here. Gilmore wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gorgodze in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gilmore can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Gorgodze working the ground and pound.#ROC#Gilmore is rocked!
Gorgodze blocks the strikes from Gilmore.
Gilmore is still in real trouble! Can Gorgodze finish him?
Gilmore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gorgodze wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gorgodze working away.
Gilmore seems to have recovered his senses.
Gorgodze happy to just control the position for now.
Gorgodze landing a few strikes.
Gorgodze scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gilmore to see if he's OK.
Gilmore trying to remain calm as Gorgodze controls from the top position.
Gilmore is looking to regain half guard here but Gorgodze keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Gorgodze in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gorgodze lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gorgodze controls the position.
Gorgodze 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.
Gilmore can't do much from the bottom here.
Gorgodze moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gorgodze is putting a hurting on Gilmore here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gorgodze happy to just control the position for now.
Gorgodze lands some shots froms side control.#T4#
Gorgodze working the body and head with strikes.
Gorgodze working the ground and pound from side control.
Gilmore is looking for a sweep.
Gilmore struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Gorgodze thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gilmore is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gorgodze controls the position from side control.
Gilmore can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gorgodze lands a few punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorgodze in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gorgodze lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giorgi Gorgodze dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gilmore scores with a punch to the head.
Gorgodze shoots for a takedown but Gilmore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gilmore swings for the body but Gorgodze moves out of range.
Gorgodze changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gilmore throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Gorgodze counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gilmore with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Gorgodze can't handle though.
Gilmore throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Gorgodze is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gilmore trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gorgodze 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorgodze'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.
Gorgodze makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Gorgodze is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gorgodze landing some decent shots from guard.
Gorgodze content to stall in guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gorgodze's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gilmore looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gorgodze controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gorgodze seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gilmore for as long as he can get away with.
Gorgodze scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Gilmore throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gorgodze looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gorgodze won't allow Gilmore to sweep him here.
Gorgodze lands a couple of elbows.
Gorgodze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gilmore can do to turn this around?
Gilmore working a defensive guard here.
Gilmore looking to control but Gorgodze passes into half guard.
Gorgodze controlling the action here.
Gorgodze continues to stall.#T3#
Gilmore wants to get back to full guard.
Gorgodze not doing much here.
Gilmore trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Gorgodze looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Gilmore tries to hold on but Gorgodze postures up.
Gorgodze sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gilmore takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gilmore tries to hold on but Gorgodze postures up.
Gorgodze with shots to the head and body - Gilmore looks very uncomfortable down there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gilmore swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Gorgodze looking to control and managing it successfully.
Further stalling from Gorgodze.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giorgi Gorgodze dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gilmore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gorgodze shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gilmore defends it nicely.
Gorgodze fails with the takedown
enabling Gilmore to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Gilmore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gilmore scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorgodze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gilmore.
Gilmore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gorgodze shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gilmore pinned against the cage. Gilmore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgi Gorgodze. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Gilmore gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gilmore prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC2#
Gilmore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gilmore has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gilmore tries to bum rush Gorgodze with a series of wild strikes but Gorgodze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gorgodze tries to counter with a takedown but Gilmore is quick to defend against it.
Gilmore loads up on a big right hand but Gorgodze slips the punch.
Nice sprawl there from Gilmore as Gorgodze shoots in.
Happy Gilmore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gilmore displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gorgodze.
Happy Gilmore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Happy Gilmore seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Gorgodze slips a straight right by Gilmore.
Gorgodze tries to counter with a takedown but Gilmore is quick to defend against it.
Gilmore scores with a nice head shot.
Gorgodze slips a straight right by Gilmore.
Gilmore cracks Gorgodze with a good jab.
Gorgodze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gilmore.
Gorgodze changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gilmore throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Gorgodze counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorgodze controlling the pace. #T3#
Gilmore is trying to control but can't.
Gorgodze is nestled in close to Gilmore, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gorgodze prevents Gilmore from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorgodze is controlling the pace.
More hug and hope from Gorgodze.#SUB2#
Gilmore looking for submissions off his back.
Gilmore throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gorgodze lands a nice short elbow.
Gilmore has hold of Gorgodze's hands but Gorgodze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT#It looks like Happy Gilmore has been cut.
Gorgodze lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Gilmore quite badly. Gilmore pulls Gorgodze in close trying to recover. Gorgodze postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Gilmore on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Gilmore doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giorgi Gorgodze!
A victorious Giorgi Gorgodze thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMA Hype -18-
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
John keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
John takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
John misses with an uppercut.
John walks into a jab.
Tolzien steps to the side to avoid the strikes from John.
Tolzien walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've been told by John's head coaches at Fireball Zone that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tolzien catches John with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
John checks a low kick from Tolzien.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tolzien looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tolzien cracks John with a good jab.#CL2#
Tolzien closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John letting Tolzien take a breather here.
John doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
John's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tolzien darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
John misses with an uppercut
and Tolzien counters with a left right combination that sends John crashing to the mat - Tolzien wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding John out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Tolzien!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 132
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Goodman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Bush throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Goodman was covering up waiting for the punch and Bush finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Goodman trying to keep a closed guard but Bush is proving a slippery customer.
Bush working some strikes from top position.
Goodman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bush content to stall in guard here.
Bush makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Goodman being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush preventing the sweep.
Goodman striking off his back but it's not causing Bush any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bush lands a couple of digs.
Bush cracks Goodman with a solid left hand.#T1##SUB2#
Bush drops back looking for a leg! Goodman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goodman manages to kick Bush off! Bush jumps back into Goodman's guard.
Bush has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goodman 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.
Goodman throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bush postures up and lands a big shot to Goodman's brow.
Bush lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Bush drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bush jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Bush drops back looking for a leg! Goodman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goodman manages to kick Bush off! Bush jumps back into Goodman's guard.
Bush scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bush drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bush jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goodman is on top in guard. #REVR#
Bush keeping full guard, as Goodman tries to pass.
Goodman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bush on the ground.
Bush has momentary wrist control but Goodman slips an elbow through the middle.
Goodman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bush has his hands on Goodman's head, controlling the position.
Bush is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goodman is controlling him.
Goodman is fighting to break Bush's control of his arms but Bush is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bush lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Bush trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bush is in close to Goodman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bush wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving. #SUB#
Goodman has his foot on Bush's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bush works his way back into a safe position though.
Goodman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bush's guard. #REVR#
Goodman passes Bush's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bush is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Bush looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Goodman is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
Bush is looking for a sweep. Goodman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bush regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Goodman.
Bush is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Bush had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goodman defends it easily.#SUB2#
Bush is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Bush escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goodman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Bush dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Goodman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goodman throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Bush counters with a shoot takedown. Goodman fights it but they end up in guard.
Bush wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
Goodman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bush scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Goodman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bush can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bush with a nice head shot there.
Goodman throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush trying to control but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Bush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Goodman looking for a guillotine here but Bush defends easily.
Bush won't allow Goodman to sweep him here. #T1#
Goodman trying to keep a closed guard but Bush is proving a slippery customer.
Bush is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bush is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Bush drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Goodman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bush has Goodman in his guard.#REVR#
Goodman wants to control from the top but Bush keeps moving. #SUB2#
Goodman lying in Bush's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Bush decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Goodman taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Bush!
Kyle Bush opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: ENIGMA 232
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Tsering steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Tsering with the counter takedown but Kozlov avoids it easily.
Kozlov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kozlov sizes up Tsering with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#It looks like Dechen Tsering has been cut.
Kozlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Tsering tries to counter it with a takedown but Kozlov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kozlov digs a good hook to Tsering's body.
Tsering uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kozlov.
Tsering is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tsering ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsering tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kozlov misses with a body shot.
Kozlov misses with a hook. Tsering ducked under it nicely.
Kozlov fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Tsering to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Tsering looks to clinch but Kozlov throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Tsering taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Artyom Kozlov!
Dechen Tsering was interviewed post fight and said 'I am but a mortal; I will return when healed.'.

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 3B
Date: Dec 18, 2024

#R1#
Hobbs lands with a nice body punch.
Hobbs thuds a left hand into Borges's body.
Hobbs cracks Borges with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hobbs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hobbs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hobbs misses with a series of wild punches.
Hobbs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Borges's head backwards.
Hobbs misses with a wild combination.
Borges looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hobbs scores with a jab.
Hobbs has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Borges is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hobbs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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 Hobbs misses.
Borges fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hobbs just manages to avoid it.
Hobbs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
A big right from Hobbs misses.
Garry Hobbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borges steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hobbs.
Hobbs throws a shot to the body.
Hobbs connects with a jab.
Borges walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hobbs looks to land a combination but Borges avoids it well.
Borges takes one on the button.
Borges moves out of range as Hobbs strikes.
Borges is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hobbs lands a slapping body shot.
Borges slips a straight right by Hobbs.
A little feinted left hand from Borges on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Borges's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hobbs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Borges scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Hobbs.
And Borges counters with a quick kick to the body but Hobbs blocks it.
Hobbs cracks Borges with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hobbs throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Borges stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Hobbs.
Borges slips under a jab from Hobbs.
A little feinted left hand from Borges on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hobbs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Borges slips under a jab from Hobbs.
We've been hearing reports that Borges has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hobbs missing with a left hand there. Borges was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Borges quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A nice combination there by Hobbs.
Hobbs misses with an uppercut. Borges saw that one coming.
Borges throwing a counter right hand but Hobbs manages to avoid it.
Hobbs swinging wildly here.
Hobbs misses with a straight right.
Borges moves away from the strike by Hobbs.
Borges thinks about countering with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hobbs misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Borges on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hobbs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Borges sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borges jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Hobbs.
Hobbs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hobbs's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hobbs duly obliges.
Hobbs with a hook.
Hobbs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Borges on the side of the head.
Hobbs takes a swing at Borges's ribcage but misses.
Borges throwing a counter right hand but Hobbs manages to avoid it.
Hobbs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Borges bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hobbs misses with a hook.
Hobbs throws a jab but it's blocked by Borges.
Borges feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hobbs throws a combination. Borges tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borges avoids the head kick by Hobbs.
Borges swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hobbs lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hobbs.
Hobbs fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Hobbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hobbs misses with a body shot.
Hobbs throws a hook but Borges avoids it easily.
Hobbs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Borges displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hobbs throws out the jab.
Borges swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Borges takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Borges looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hobbs takes a swing at Borges's ribcage but misses.
Hobbs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Borges.
Hobbs lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hobbs lands with a hook. Borges tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hobbs misses with a straight left.
Hobbs scores with a punch to the head.
Hobbs works Borges's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garry Hobbs dominated that round.
That's time! Borges's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hobbs scores with a nice strike.
Hobbs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hobbs throws a shot from downtown. Borges moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hobbs misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Borges.
Hobbs sizes up Borges with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hobbs looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Borges steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hobbs.
Borges appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hobbs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borges throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hobbs avoids it.
Borges ducks under a wild hook from Hobbs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs misses with a hook. Borges ducked under it nicely.
Borges quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Borges drops his hands momentarily and Hobbs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hobbs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hobbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Borges swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Hobbs cracks Borges with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hobbs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hobbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It appears Borges was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hobbs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hobbs cracks Borges with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Hobbs lands a nice looking body shot.
Hobbs misses with an uppercut.
Borges slips a straight right by Hobbs.
Borges throwing a counter right hand but Hobbs manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Hobbs finds it's target.
Hobbs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Borges throws a quick counter head kick but Hobbs was just out of range.
Hobbs throws a right and a left that Borges avoids nicely.
Borges slips under a jab from Hobbs.
A little feinted left hand from Borges on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Borges moves away from the strike by Hobbs.
Borges fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hobbs just manages to avoid it.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hobbs throws out a loose jab but Borges uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Borges misses the target.
Garry Hobbs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hobbs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Borges avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Borges appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Borges ducks right into an uppercut from Hobbs.
Hobbs misses with an uppercut. Borges saw that one coming.
Borges fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hobbs just manages to avoid it.
Hobbs missing with a left hand there. Borges was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Borges wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hobbs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Borges half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hobbs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Borges on the side of the head.
Hobbs misses with a body shot.
Borges throwing a counter right hand but Hobbs manages to avoid it.
Hobbs misses with a straight left.
And Borges counters with a quick kick to the body but Hobbs blocks it.
Borges walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hobbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borges tried to counter with a leg kick but Hobbs avoided it.
Hobbs misses with an uppercut. Borges saw that one coming.#T3#
Borges takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hobbs throws a big shot that misses.
Hobbs lands a nice looking body shot.
Borges slips under a jab.
Borges moves forwards but Hobbs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Borges takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hobbs throws a lazy right hand but Borges sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hobbs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Hobbs backs away, Borges returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Borges uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hobbs.
Borges quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hobbs throws a body shot but no joy.
Hobbs with a nice cross.
Hobbs dips to his left and cracks Borges with an uppercut!
Borges ducks under a wild hook from Hobbs.
Borges is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Hobbs scores with a nice right hand.
Hobbs scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borges takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hobbs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hobbs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hobbs misses with a straight left.
It looked like Borges wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Hobbs as he connects with a hook.
Hobbs misses with a straight right.
Hobbs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Borges on the side of the head.
Hobbs missing with a left hand there. Borges was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Borges is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hobbs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hobbs misses the shot to the body.
Borges was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hobbs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garry Hobbs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Borges's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hobbs misses with an uppercut. Borges saw that one coming.
It appears Borges was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hobbs displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hobbs throws a lazy right hand but Borges sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borges ducks under a wild hook from Hobbs.
Hobbs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hobbs looks to score with a jab to the body but Borges is just out of range.
It looked like Borges was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hobbs.
Hobbs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hobbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hobbs cracks Borges with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Borges bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs looks to throw the jab but Borges is out of range.
Hobbs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borges.
A slow jab from Hobbs misses its intended target.
Borges has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hobbs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hobbs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Borges walks into a left hand.
Borges uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hobbs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hobbs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Borges defending well as Hobbs loads up on a big left hand.
Hobbs scores with a sloppy right hand. Borges should have avoided that one.
Hobbs connects with a looping right hand.
Borges slips under a jab.
Borges on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hobbs scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Hobbs misses.
Hobbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Borges wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hobbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Borges swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hobbs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Borges counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Garry Hobbs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hobbs lands with a shot to the body.
Borges moves out of range as Hobbs strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Borges misses its target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hobbs takes a swing at Borges's ribcage but misses.
Decent striking displayed by Hobbs there.
Borges showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hobbs.
And Borges counters with a quick kick to the body but Hobbs blocks it.
Hobbs throws a shot to the body.
Borges gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hobbs.
Hobbs tries to bum rush Borges with a series of wild strikes but Borges uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hobbs misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Hobbs misses its intended target.
Hobbs takes a swing at Borges's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Borges walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Borges showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hobbs.
A big right from Hobbs misses.
Nice cross by Hobbs.
Hobbs misses with a wild body shot.
Hobbs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Borges slips a jab and a cross from Hobbs.
An attempted straight right counter from Borges misses the target.
Hobbs throws an overhand right that lands on Borges's shoulder, as Borges tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Borges wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hobbs misses with a body shot.
Borges steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hobbs.
Borges is looking to counter punch.
Hobbs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hobbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Hobbs just misses with a punch to the body.
Borges was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hobbs misses with a hook. Borges ducked under it nicely.
Borges was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hobbs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Borges wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Borges takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hobbs throws a jab but it's blocked by Borges.
Borges throwing a counter right hand but Hobbs manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Hobbs.
Borges walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hobbs looks to land a right hand but Borges moved out of range.
Hobbs throws a jab but it's blocked by Borges.
Borges was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Hobbs misses.
A quick step to the side and Borges tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Borges 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hobbs swings widly with a right hand
letting Borges counter with a right hand.
Cesar Borges has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hobbs throws a hook to the side of Borges's head but Borges sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garry Hobbs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hobbs 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Garry Hobbs!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Garry Hobbs!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Garry Hobbs!

Garry Hobbs wins by unanimous decision!

Event: ENIGMA 231
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Korhonen tries a low kick but Blanchard avoids it.
Korhonen ducks under a wild hook from Blanchard.
Korhonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Blanchard lands a jab to the nose.
Blanchard scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Blanchard misses.
Korhonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Blanchard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters circling a little - Korhonen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Korhonen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Korhonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blanchard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Korhonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blanchard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blanchard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Korhonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blanchard lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korhonen throws a low kick but Blanchard moves out of range easily.
Blanchard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Blanchard swings for the body but Korhonen moves out of range.
A jab from Blanchard misses.
Korhonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blanchard is out of range and Korhonen settles back down.
Korhonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blanchard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blanchard looks to throw the jab but Korhonen is out of range.
Korhonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Korhonen throws a solid leg kick but Blanchard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Korhonen.
Blanchard moves out of range of the body kick.
A leg kick checked by Blanchard.
Blanchard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by Korhonen.
A good leg kick by Blanchard.
Korhonen walks into a left hand.
Blanchard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Korhonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blanchard. #T2#
Blanchard checks a low kick from Korhonen.
It looked like Blanchard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Korhonen connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Andrew Blanchard has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korhonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blanchard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Korhonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Korhonen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blanchard tries to land a front kick but Korhonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Korhonen - that will leave a mark!
Korhonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blanchard misses with a series of wild punches.
Korhonen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blanchard is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Blanchard misses the target.
Blanchard misses with a lunging right hand
and Korhonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Blanchard 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.#T3#
Blanchard throws a hook but Korhonen blocks it.
Korhonen throws a leg kick that misses.
Blanchard throwing a counter right hand but Korhonen manages to avoid it.
Korhonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Korhonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blanchard.
Blanchard misses with a hook.
Korhonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blanchard throws a lazy right hand but Korhonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Korhonen unleashes a big counter combination but Blanchard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Korhonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blanchard.
Korhonen thuds his shin into the meat of Blanchard's side.
Blanchard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Korhonen. That one must have hurt.
Blanchard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korhonen.
Blanchard misses with a looping right.
Korhonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blanchard throws out the jab.
Blanchard misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Korhonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blanchard misses with an uppercut.
Blanchard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korhonen manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Korhonen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Korhonen.
Blanchard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD#
Blanchard drops Korhonen with a beautiful combination! Korhonen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Blanchard is looking for the KO!#ROC#Korhonen is rocked!
Blanchard drops Korhonen with a naaaaasty hook - Korhonen is in real trouble here! Blanchard dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Blanchard!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 15
Date: Dec 11, 2024

#R1#
Tiramisu looks to score with a jab to the body but Maluga is just out of range.
A jab from Maluga misses.
Tiramisu is looking for a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Tiramisu.
Tiramisu tries to clinch up but Maluga circles away and keeps his distance.
Tiramisu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maluga sprawls well. Maluga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tiramisu gets slowly back to his feet.
Maluga looks to land a left hand but Tiramisu moved out of range nicely.
Maluga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tiramisu. Tiramisu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tiramisu misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiramisu slips a jab from Maluga.
Tiramisu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tiramisu tries to clinch but Maluga is having none of it.
Tiramisu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Maluga.
Maluga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Tiramisu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maluga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tiramisu.
Tiramisu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maluga misses with a double jab.
Tiramisu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tiramisu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beluga Maluga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Maluga there.
Maluga lands a brutal uppercut that launches Tiramisu off his feet! Tiramisu tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Beluga Maluga!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 130
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Ewing throws the left hand but Ming avoids the punch easily.
Ming swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ewing avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left and a right from Ewing both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Ming pushes Ewing up against the cage in a clinch.
Ming is trying to push Ewing away but Ewing has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Our sources have told us that Ming has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ming fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ming misses with the head strike.
Ewing makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ewing tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ewing looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ming misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ming misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ewing swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ewing blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Ewing.
Ewing misses with a body punch.
Ewing blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ming with an attempt at a knee 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!
Good body shot from Ewing.
Ewing scores with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ming.
A head punch on the inside from Ming fails to land.
Ming stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Ming swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ming gets through Ewing's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Ewing on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ming.
Ming misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Ewing.
Ming throws a head punch that misses.
Ewing lands a left hand.
Ming misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ming misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ming really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ewing throws a punch but it's blocked by Ming. #BC2#
Ewing pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ewing throws a push kick but Ming slaps the foot to one side.
Ewing has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ming finds it's way round the side to connect with Ewing's head.
Ming slips a jab from Ewing.
Ming takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ewing swats away the attempt to clinch by Ming.
Ming uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ewing.
Ming was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ewing on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Ming ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ming throws a body shot but no joy.
Ming misses with a straight right.
Ming moves out of range as Ewing strikes.
Ming misses with a straight right.
Ewing looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ming fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ewing takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ming keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ewing.
Ming cracks Ewing with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ewing lands with a nice body punch.
Ming misses with a right hand
and Ming takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ming swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ewing swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ming throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #KD2#
Ewing lands a big head kick that sends Ming tumbling to the mat! Ewing takes a step backwards and waves Ming back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Yao Ming seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Ewing misses the target.
Ming seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ming loads up on a big right hand but Ewing slips the punch.
Ewing blocks the body kick. #T3#
Ming moves away from the strike by Ewing.
Ming scores with a jab to the body.
Ewing uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ming.
A jab from Ewing misses.
Ewing misses with a hook.
Ming throws a leg kick but Ewing moved away.
Ming checks a leg kick nicely.
Ming throws a hook but Ewing avoids it easily.
Ming lands a glancing blow to the side of Ewing's head.
Ming misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ewing.
Ming swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ewing.
Ming dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Ming has closed the distance and engaged Ewing in a clinch.
Ming lands a shoulder strike.
Ewing misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ming swings wildly with an uppercut but Ewing uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ewing. #T4#
Ewing makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ming scores with a shoulder strike.
Ming tries a body shot but Ewing blocks it.
Ming struggles to land a body shot inside as Ewing controls his hands.
Ming pushes Ewing back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ewing has Ming pushed against the cage.
Ewing blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ming softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ewing.
Ewing blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ming lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ming.
Ewing blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ewing cracks Ming with a nice body shot.
Ming tries to land a knee to the head but Ewing blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ewing blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ewing gets through Ming's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ming with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ming misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ming softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Oliver Ewing will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ewing fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ming.
Ming looks to land a combination. Ewing sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Donk. Ewing catches Ming right on the button with a cross.
Ewing misses with the combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ming misses with a lunging right hand
and Ewing counters with a stiff right hand.
Ming walks into a jab.
Ming moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ming lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ewing throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ewing works Ming's body with a nice hook.
Ewing moves out of range of the strikes.
Oliver Ewing seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Ewing misses the target.
It looked like Ming wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ewing is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ming.
Ming missing with a left hand there. Ewing was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ming steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ewing.
Ewing scores with a hook to the body. Ming takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Ewing throws a hook but Ming blocks it.
Ming tries to bum rush Ewing with a series of wild strikes but Ewing uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Ewing lands a big head kick that sends Ming tumbling to the mat! Ewing takes a step backwards and waves Ming back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Ming is rocked!
Ming throws a right and a left that Ewing avoids nicely.
Oh Ming is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice cross by Ming.
Ming leaves his chin hanging out and Ewing seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ming crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oliver Ewing!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 130
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Good exchange - Cheese coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like Manta Ray has been cut.
Ray tries to move into range but Cheese moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cheese throws a hook to the side of Ray's head but Ray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cheese swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cheese pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ray tries to counter with a clinch but Cheese shakes him off and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Cheese. Beautiful body shot.
Ray moves out of range as Cheese strikes.
Ray shoots in and drives through. Cheese sprawls well.
Nacho Cheese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese checks a low kick from Ray.
Ray throws a body punch but Cheese moves out of range.
Cheese throws an overhand right that lands on Ray's shoulder, as Ray tries to avoid the shot.
Ray replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cheese blocks it well.
Cheese cracks Ray with a good jab.#T1#
Cheese cracks Ray with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ray falls to his knees and Cheese doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nacho Cheese!
Nacho Cheese decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 2A
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Everett scores with a one two! Hobbs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL#
Everett moves into the clinch.
Everett prevents Hobbs from breaking the clinch.
Hobbs blocks a body shot from Everett.
Everett works on Hobbs's body with a couple of short punches.
Everett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hobbs is looking to break free of the clinch but Everett has double underhooks. #BC2#
Hobbs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hobbs missing with a left hand there. Everett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Everett throwing a counter right hand but Hobbs manages to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Everett.
Everett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hobbs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Everett forces Hobbs back against the ropes and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch but Everett keeps him there for the moment.
Everett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hobbs backwards.
Everett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hobbs tries to circle away but Everett has him pinned against the ropes.
A short right from Everett.
Everett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Everett lands a hook that snaps the head of Hobbs backwards.
Everett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short uppercut from Everett.
Hobbs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Everett lands an uppercut.
Hobbs is trying to break free.
Hobbs is trying to push Everett away but Everett has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Everett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hobbs takes a shot to the head.
Hobbs tries to break free but Everett pushes him back against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hobbs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Everett - that landed with a thud.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hobbs has had enough of the clinch but Everett keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Hobbs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hobbs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Everett darts in trying to clinch
and Hobbs counters with a straight right hand.
Hobbs misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Everett, as that shot connected.
Hobbs throws a right hand that Everett ducks under and follows up with a left that Everett also avoids with ease.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Everett.
Everett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hobbs swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Everett clinches with his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Everett.
Everett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Everett is trying to stall.
Everett is trying to maintain a safe position but Hobbs gets an underhook and turns Everett into the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Everett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Everett keeps control of Hobbs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Everett tries a body shot but Hobbs blocks it.
Hobbs wants to break free but Everett has control.
Everett lands an uppercut.
Hobbs is trying to force a seperation but Everett has the dominant position.
Hobbs tries to break the clinch but Everett is controlling the position.
Everett stalling in the clinch but Hobbs improves position.
Everett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Hobbs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hobbs moves forwards but Everett connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Everett cracks a nice hook into Hobbs's ribs.
Everett defending well as Hobbs loads up on a big left hand.
Everett lands with a good body shot.
Everett lands a right hook to the body.
Jake Everett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Everett misses the shot to the body.
Everett connects with a body shot that sends Hobbs's belly button to the back.
A big left from Hobbs misses.
Everett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Everett paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hobbs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Everett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Everett is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hobbs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Everett digs a good hook to Hobbs's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good exchange - Everett coming out on top.
Everett scores with a jab. Hobbs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Everett thuds a left hand into Hobbs's body.#T4#
Everett lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hobbs at a distance.
Everett works Hobbs's body with a nice hook.
Hobbs drops his hands momentarily and Everett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Everett cracks Hobbs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Everett staggers Hobbs with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Hobbs looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Everett is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jake Everett!

Event: ENIGMA 229
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Maldonado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ford.
Nice body punch from Ford.
Maldonado throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ford on the side of the head.
Maldonado slips a straight right by Ford.
Maldonado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maldonado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Maldonado.
Ford is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maldonado with a body shot.
Ford scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maldonado counters with a head kick.
Ford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A low kick from Ford misses
and Maldonado makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ford misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maldonado appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maldonado lands a nice hook to Ford's body. Ford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maldonado throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice leg kick from Maldonado, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Ford doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maldonado moves away.
Maldonado throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#It looks like Kareem Ford has been cut.
Ford has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maldonado.
A nice leg kick from Maldonado, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maldonado tests Ford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maldonado dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ford. That did some damage!
Maldonado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ford at a distance.
Maldonado stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maldonado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maldonado drops his hands momentarily and Ford takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Ford steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maldonado. That one must have hurt.
Maldonado is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ford misses with a left hand
letting Maldonado counter with a right hand.
Maldonado keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD2#
Ford changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maldonado looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maldonado is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ford working away.
Ford tries to move into full mount but can't pass Maldonado's legs. #SUB2#
Ford wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maldonado, who protects the arm well.
Maldonado is trying to improve his position.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Maldonado's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maldonado is looking for a sweep.
Maldonado can't do much from the bottom here.
Maldonado is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Ford tries for a kimura but Maldonado is defending well. #SUB2#
Ford goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maldonado has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ford but great work by Maldonado.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Ford wants to control but Maldonado postures up.
Ford tries to buck Maldonado off but Maldonado is having none of it.
What's Ford going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Maldonado trying to control the position but Ford is working away.
Ford tries to improve position but can't.
Maldonado throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ford sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ford trying to control here.
Ford is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Geovanni Maldonado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Ford's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ford will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ford throws a sloppy body shot
and Maldonado counters with a nice kick to the body.
Maldonado lands a nice hook to Ford's body. Ford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Maldonado. No joy for Ford on that attempt.
Maldonado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maldonado lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Maldonado lands a high kick!
A shot to the liver by Maldonado. Beautiful body shot.
Ford is breathing heavily.
Maldonado digs a good hook to Ford's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maldonado counters with a solid body kick.
Maldonado tests Ford's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#That has opened up Kareem Ford's cut even more.
Maldonado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ford.#T1#
Maldonado throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC#Ford is rocked!
Maldonado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ford can do to turn this around?
Maldonado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ford is still on wobbly legs! Can Maldonado finish him?
Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but Maldonado is just out of range.
Ford seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Ford closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kareem Ford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maldonado is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Ford working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ford is looking to take a break and control but Maldonado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Ford is trying to get an arm triangle but Maldonado is defending well. #SUB2#
Ford working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ford goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maldonado rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ford's guard! Nice work there by Maldonado!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford keeping moving, preventing Maldonado from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Ford is looking for a triangle but Maldonado pushes his legs off easily.
Maldonado looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ford is looking for a triangle but Maldonado pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Ford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Ford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ford keeping moving, preventing Maldonado from controlling successfully. #T4#
Maldonado pushes down on Ford's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ford is pressing down on Maldonado's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maldonado advances position into side control!
Ford sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ford regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ford is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Ford 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.

Geovanni Maldonado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kareem Ford's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ford drops his hands momentarily and Maldonado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ford throws a right hand that misses
and Maldonado counters with a good low kick that Ford was not able to check.
Maldonado lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Maldonado lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ford doesn't seem phased though.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maldonado - that will leave a mark!
Nice body kick from Maldonado.
Geovanni Maldonado is winning the standup battle so far.
Maldonado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maldonado is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maldonado, as that shot connected.
Ford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maldonado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Maldonado connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Ford throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Maldonado cracks Ford with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maldonado throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maldonado digs a good hook to Ford's body.
Maldonado's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ford under the eye.
Maldonado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick lands for Maldonado.
Maldonado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maldonado throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maldonado is looking to wear down Ford with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maldonado keeps Ford at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid body kick from Maldonado.
Ford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ford takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kareem Ford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Maldonado is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maldonado catches Ford with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#The cut above Kareem Ford's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maldonado.
Maldonado scores with a shot to the body.
Maldonado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maldonado lands a body shot.
Maldonado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maldonado lands with a nice body punch.
Ford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maldonado connects with a body shot that sends Ford's belly button to the back.
Maldonado connects with a body shot that sends Ford's belly button to the back.
Maldonado throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ford.#T3#
Ford with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maldonado counters with a thumping low kick.
Ford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maldonado - that will leave a mark!
Maldonado throws a nice head kick!
Geovanni Maldonado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A nice leg kick lands there from Maldonado.
Ford fails with the takedown
and Maldonado counters with a straight right hand.
Maldonado throws a shot to the body.
Ford swings widly with a right hand
and Maldonado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Maldonado.
Maldonado scores with a nice right hand.
Geovanni Maldonado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maldonado lands a jab.#T4#
Maldonado uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ford has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford throws an off balance right hand
and Maldonado counters with a straight right hand.
Maldonado throws a shot to the body.
Maldonado throws a front kick that sends Ford stumbling back into the cage.
Ford throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maldonado counters with a good, hard body kick but Ford shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Ford.
Ford misses with a lunging right hand
and Maldonado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maldonado scores with a body shot.
Ford is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maldonado throws a leg kick which misses Ford's front leg but catches the back leg as Ford tries to avoid it.
Maldonado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maldonado throws a nice inside leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geovanni Maldonado!
A relieved looking Geovanni Maldonado thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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