Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 110:Zigaro vs Dandrakulo 3
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
Booth throws the left hand but Moon avoids the punch easily.
Moon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Moon moves into the clinch.
Moon lands a body shot.
Moon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Booth goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Booth breaks the clinch.
Moon cracks Booth with a good jab.
Nice shot lands for Moon.
Moon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Booth with a hook.
Moon slips a jab from Booth.
Moon looks to land a left hand but Booth moved out of range nicely.
Booth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moon doesn't manage to clinch there - Booth circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wolfric Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moon slips a jab from Booth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Moon.#CL2#
Booth forces Moon back against the cage and clinches.
Booth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moon. #BC2#
Booth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Moon throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Booth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moon connects with a nice looking jab.
Booth pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Booth moves into range and clinches up with Moon.
Booth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moon's elbow.
Moon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Booth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moon backwards.
Booth blocking some punches.
Booth avoids a wild elbow strike from Moon.
Moon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moon lands a damaging elbow.
Moon blocking some punches.
Booth blocks a body shot from Moon.
Moon misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Booth manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Moon lands a left and a right that send Booth crashing to the mat, dazed. Moon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Booth is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Broderick Booth has been cut.
Moon throws a pinpoint strike between Booth's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Booth crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Moon scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wolfric Moon!
After winning the bout, Wolfric Moon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MMA Hype -45-
Date: Mar 26, 2025

#R1#
Ali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali throws a series of strikes that have Carter backpedaling.
Ali takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carter works the jab nicely.
Carter scores with a punch to the head.
A jab lands there for Carter.
Carter slips a jab and a cross from Ali.
Ali takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ali misses with a body punch
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.
The fighters circling - Carter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali fails to land with a series of punches.
Carter lands a nice hook to Ali's body. Ali takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Carter defending well as Ali loads up on a big left hand.
Carter lands an overhand right.
Ali takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1##CL2#
Ali clinches.
Ali pushes Carter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ali tries to break the clinch but Carter is controlling the position.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
Carter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
Ali is trying to break the clinch but Carter is controlling him.
Carter blocks a body shot from Ali.
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali lands with a left to the head.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Ali breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Ali clinches.
Ali's coach down at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY LAS VEGAS was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ali's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC2#
Ali's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ali misses with a lunging right hand
and Carter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Carter. That snapped Ali's head back. #T2#
Carter lands a body shot.
Carter connects with a right hand. Ali shakes it off.
Ali takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
Carter scores with the left hand. Ali knows he should have avoided that one.
Ali avoids the body shot from Carter.
Carter throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
Ali throws a nice looking combination but Carter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ali throws a series of punches but Carter avoids them all with ease.
Carter is looking to counter punch.
Nice body punch from Carter. #CL2#
Ali closes the distance and clinches.
Carter lands a shoulder strike.
Carter tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Ali on the inside. #BC2#
Ali breaks the clinch.
Ali scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Carter swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Ali avoids the body shot from Carter. #CL2#
Ali closes the distance and clinches.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ali working aggressively here.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action. #BC2#
Ali breaks the clinch.
Carter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.#CL2#
Ali closes the distance and clinches.
Carter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carter misses with some punches.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Carter throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Ali's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Ali manages to break the clinch.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carter to score with a decent uppercut.
Carter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ali throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Carter misses. #CL2#
Ali drives through and clinches with Carter against the cage.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ali.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Ali lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carters head.
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 Christian Carter will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ali on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carter cracks Ali with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Ali gets a clinch.
Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ali.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Ali controls the action.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter misses with some punches.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Carter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Carter.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Carter tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter lands with a right to the head.
Carter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ali in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Carter has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ali.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Carter has a couple of punches blocked by Ali.
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Ali pushes Carter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Carter takes a shot to the head.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carter misses with some punches.
Christian Carter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Carter misses with the head strike.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.
Ali throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Ali escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Carter saw that one coming.
Carter cracks Ali with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carter lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Carter clobbers Ali with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Ali misses.
Ali drops his hands momentarily and Carter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ali slips under a jab from Carter.
Ali dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ali scores with a hook.
Carter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
Carter scores with a body shot.
Ali jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ali lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from Carter misses its intended target.
Carter misses with a shot to the body
and Ali counters with a three punch combo that has Carter backing up. Carter nods at Ali to acknowledge the strikes.
Christian Carter is winning the standup battle so far.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Carter tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Ali misses with a hook.
Ali takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carter lands an overhand right.
A punch lands to the side of Ali 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ali throws the left hand but Carter avoids the punch easily.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carter manages to avoid it.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Carter's head but Carter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ali throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter lands a nice looking body shot.
Carter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ali moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ali has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Carter scores with a decent looking hook.
Ali's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ali scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Ali gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Carter.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Ali breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A combination from Ali does no damage.
Ali takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ali misses with a straight left.
It looked like Carter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ali.
Ali throws a predictable looking body shot
and Carter counters with a one-two to the body.
Ali misses with the combination. #CL2#
Ali clinches up against the cage.
Carter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ali backwards. #ROC#Ali is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carter.
Ali is still on wobbly legs! Can Carter finish him?
Carter misses with the head strike.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carter working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Carter 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#
Carter throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali seems to have recovered his senses.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Carter saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Carter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Immanuel Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
A counter left hand to the body from Carter misses its target.
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carter.
Carter lands a nice looking body shot.
Carter lands with a shot to the body.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter.
Carter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Carter.
Carter avoids the body shot from Ali.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ali looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ali missing with a left hand there. Carter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali slips under a jab from Carter.
Carter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ali avoids the body shot from Carter. #T1#
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
Ali staying out of range there.
A cross from Carter lands.
Ali looks to clinch
letting Carter counter with a right hand.
Ali slips under a jab from Carter.
Carter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Christian Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Ali misses with the combination.
Carter throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carter avoids the body shot from Ali.
Ali works Carter's body with a nice hook.
Ali scores with a body shot.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Carter looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.
Carter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Carter misses with a looping right.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali drops his hands momentarily and Carter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
Ali throws a jab when Carter was well out of range.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
Carter throwing a counter right hand but Ali manages to avoid it.
Ali swings for the body but Carter moves out of range.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Carter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Carter. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Ali misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ali looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Carter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ali takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Carter takes a swing at Ali's ribcage but misses.
Ali lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Carter misses with an uppercut.
Ali avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Carter throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
Carter lands a jab to Ali's midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carter.
Ali misses with a straight right.
Ali throws a hook but Carter avoids it easily.
Ali throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
A left lands for Carter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter tries to bum rush Ali with a series of wild strikes but Ali uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. Ali does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carter misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Ali throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Carter tries to keep at a distance but Ali has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Carter as the two fighters clinch.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali is trying to push Carter away but Carter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Carter lands with a short shot to the head.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Immanuel Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Carter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carter 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Carter!
Christian Carter really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bloodbath MMA Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: MMA Hype -45-
Date: Mar 26, 2025

#R1#
Cordova scores with a nice right hand.
Cordova connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#It looks like Eddie Odom has been cut.
Odom throws a right hand that misses
and Cordova counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cordova.
Nice takedown defense from Odom. No joy for Cordova on that attempt.
Cordova just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Odom closes the distance and pushes Cordova back into the cage.#BC#
Cordova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Odom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cordova manages to avoid it.
Cordova throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cordova cracks Odom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A cross from Cordova lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Odom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cordova was well out of range. Poor timing from Odom.
Odom walks into a left hand. #TD#
Cordova gets a takedown into half guard.
Odom is looking for a sweep. Cordova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Cordova thows a huge punch but Odom dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cordova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cordova slips a nice elbow through Odom's hands, connecting with Odom's forehead.
Cordova working the head and body with strikes.
Cordova is nestled in close to Odom, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Odom tries to get to full guard but Cordova has control of the leg.
Odom controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cordova trying to control the action but Odom is working from the bottom.
Cordova is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Cordova has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Odom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cordova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if Cordova is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Cordova scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Odom can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cordova is looking to take a break and control but Odom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cordova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Odom is trying to stand.
Odom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cordova.
Cordova working the head and body with strikes.
Cordova drops an elbow to the side of Odom's head.
Odom is refusing to be controlled, as Cordova sits in half guard.
Odom works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cordova chips away with some ground and pound.
Cordova 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.
Cordova connects with a couple of short punches.
Cordova is working Odom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Odom wants to sweep here but Cordova controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cordova working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Odom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cordova 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.
Cordova scoring with some ground and pound.
Cordova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cordova slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cordova controlling the position.
Cordova cracks Odom with a big right hand but Odom just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demetrius Cordova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Odom's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Odom. Cordova does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Cordova.
Eddie Odom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Odom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cordova misses with an uppercut
and Odom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demetrius Cordova is winning the standup battle so far.
Cordova lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Odom at a distance.
Cordova lands a glancing blow to the side of Odom's head.#KD#
Odom ducks straight into an uppercut from Cordova and tumbles to the canvas! It�s a flash knockdown though - Odom manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC#Odom is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cordova 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.
Odom is still in real trouble! Can Cordova finish him?
Cordova loads up on a big left hand. Odom felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Cordova looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Odom can't hide his disappointment, as Cordova celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demetrius Cordova!

Event: ENIGMA 250
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Kozlov cracks a nice hook into Walls's ribs.
Artyom Kozlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Walls throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Kozlov as he connects with a hook.
Kozlov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Walls looks winded!
Kozlov measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Walls! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Artyom Kozlov!

Event: MMA Hype -42-
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Compton lands with a right hand.
Hartman moves to clinch but Compton breaks away
and Compton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hartman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Compton paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Hartman moves into the clinch.
Hartman misses with the head strike.
Hartman lands a body shot.
Hartman is looking to break free of the clinch but Compton has double underhooks.
Compton lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Compton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hartman tries to clinch but Compton is having none of it.
Compton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hartman tries to clinch there but Compton circles away.
Hartman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Compton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartman moves to clinch but Compton breaks away
and Compton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Compton jabs at Hartman's body.
Hartman is looking to clinch but Compton is avoiding it. #CL2#
Compton closes the distance and pushes Hartman back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartman goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Hartman misses with a punch on the inside.
Hartman lands a left hand.
Hartman swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Hartman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Compton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hartman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Compton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Compton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Compton digs a good body shot into Hartman's ribs.
Hartman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Compton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hartman somewhat.
Hartman tries to clinch there but Compton circles away.
Compton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hartman at a distance.
Compton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Compton lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Compton connects with a right hand. Hartman shakes it off.#ROC2#Hartman is rocked!#T2#
Compton connects with a superb combination that knocks Hartman out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Compton before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Hartman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cael Compton!

Event: MMA Hype -41-
Date: Mar 12, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Zhang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Weathers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Weathers digs a right hand into Zhang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zhang's gas tank.
Zhang misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhang.
Weathers misses with a body punch.
Weathers can't find room to land a body shot as Zhang controls the action.
Weathers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weathers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zhang misses with a body punch.
Weathers scores with a shot to the side of Zhang's head.
Weathers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weathers lands a hook that snaps the head of Zhang backwards.
Zhang misses with some punches.
Weathers tries to throw a body punch but Zhang avoids it by throwing Weathers back against the cage.
Zhang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weathers 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!
Weathers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zhang blocks a body shot from Weathers. #T1#
Zhang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Weathers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zhang has had enough of the clinch but Weathers keeps him there for the moment.
Zhang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weathers lands an uppercut.
Weathers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Weathers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weathers scores with a hook to the body.
Weathers blocks an uppercut.
Zhang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weathers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zhang backwards.
A short body shot lands from Weathers as the two fighters clinch.
Weathers pushes Zhang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zhang misses with the head strike.
Weathers misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Zhang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Weathers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zhang.
Weathers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weathers tries to work over Zhang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zhang misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weathers scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhang.
Weathers lands with a short shot to the head.
Weathers keeps control of Zhang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zhang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhang wants to get back to striking at distance but Weathers won't allow it.
Zhang tries to throw a body punch but Weathers avoids it by throwing Zhang back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Weathers.
Zhang is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zhang goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Zhang tries to circle away but Weathers has him pinned against the cage.
Zhang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Weathers blocks a body shot from Zhang. #BC2#
Zhang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weathers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Zhang catches Weathers right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Weathers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zhang tries to throw a body punch but Weathers avoids it by throwing Zhang back against the cage.
Weathers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhang's elbow.
Weathers can't find room to land a body shot as Zhang controls the action.
Zhang tries to break the clinch but Weathers is controlling the position.
A short left from Weathers.
Zhang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weathers's elbow.
Zhang blocks a body shot from Weathers.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhang.
Zhang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Zhang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Weathers backwards.
Zhang is trying to push Weathers away but Weathers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zhang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weathers tries a body shot but Zhang blocks it.
Weathers misses with some punches.
Zhang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weathers backwards.
Zhang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zhang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhang prevents a body shot from Weathers.
Zhang is trying to push Weathers away but Weathers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Weathers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhang's elbow.
Zhang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weathers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weathers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weathers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Weathers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

October Weathers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##KD#
Weathers drops Zhang with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zhang looks back up at him and smiles so Weathers waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Zhang is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CUT#It looks like Malaki Zhang has been cut.#CL#
Weathers takes the fight into the clinch.
Zhang is still on wobbly legs! Can Weathers finish him?
Weathers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zhang up against the cage.
Zhang seems to have recovered his senses.
Weathers lands a body punch.
Weathers pushes Zhang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weathers is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Weathers misses with a punch to the body.
Weathers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zhang working hard to break the clinch.
Zhang prevents a body shot from Weathers.
Weathers lands a shoulder strike.
Weathers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhang's elbow. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Weathers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zhang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weathers has him pressed against the cage.
Zhang struggles to land a body shot inside as Weathers controls his hands.
Weathers pushes Zhang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weathers lands a nice shot to the body.
Weathers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weathers working aggressively here.
Weathers scores with a hook to the body.
Weathers prevents a body shot from Zhang.
Weathers tries a body shot but Zhang blocks it.
Weathers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weathers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Weathers misses with a punch to the body.
Zhang tries a body shot but Weathers blocks it.
Zhang blocking some punches.
Zhang blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Weathers blocking some punches.
Zhang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Weathers backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Weathers.
Weathers struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhang controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weathers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zhang backwards.
Zhang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weathers missing with knees to the body.
Weathers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weathers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Weathers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Weathers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weathers has Zhang pressed against the cage, preventing Zhang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zhang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zhang lands a shoulder strike.
Weathers lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Zhang is working Weathers over against the cage.
Weathers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhang's elbow.
Zhang throws a punch but it's blocked by Weathers.
Weathers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhang's elbow.
A short left from Zhang.
Weathers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Weathers tries a knee to the head but Zhang blocks it.
Weathers lands a shot to the body.
Zhang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhang blocking some punches.
Zhang is looking to break free of the clinch but Weathers has double underhooks.
October Weathers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Weathers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Weathers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhang can do to turn this around?
Zhang swings wildly with an uppercut but Weathers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weathers blocks a body shot from Zhang. #T4#
Weathers lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Weathers.
Zhang is trying to break the clinch but Weathers is controlling him.
Weathers misses with some punches.
Zhang tries to break the clinch but Weathers is controlling the position.
Zhang throws a punch but it's blocked by Weathers.
Zhang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weathers has him pressed against the cage.
Weathers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weathers tries to work over Zhang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zhang misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Weathers scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weathers.
Weathers struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhang controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

October Weathers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malaki Zhang's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Weathers moves into range and clinches up with Zhang.
Weathers throws a head punch that misses.
Zhang has had enough of the clinch but Weathers keeps him there for the moment.
Weathers lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Weathers.
Zhang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zhang misses with some punches.
Zhang misses with some punches.
Zhang tries to work over Weathers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Weathers.
Weathers digs a right hand into Zhang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zhang's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weathers lands an elbow just above Zhang 's eye.
Weathers avoiding damage.
Weathers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zhang backwards.
Weathers fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Weathers misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Weathers.
Zhang misses with the head strike.
Weathers tries to work over Zhang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zhang misses with the head strike.
Weathers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zhang's efforts to push away.
Zhang takes a shot to the head.
Weathers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Weathers misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Weathers.
A nice left hand lands by Weathers.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weathers.
A short right from Weathers.
Zhang is trying to force a seperation but Weathers has the dominant position.#T2#
A right hand to the body from Weathers.
Zhang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weathers.
Zhang misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weathers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhang prevents a body shot from Weathers.
Zhang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weathers effectively controlling the action here.
Weathers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Malaki Zhang's cut even more.
Weathers has Zhang pressed against the cage, preventing Zhang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Weathers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhang is trying to push Weathers away but Weathers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weathers.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weathers.
Zhang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhang is trying to push Weathers away but Weathers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Zhang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weatherss head.
Weathers lands a body shot.
Weathers tries a body shot but Zhang blocks it.
Weathers swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weathers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zhangs head.
Weathers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Weathers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weathers tries to work over Zhang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weathers avoiding damage.
Weathers scores with a shot to the side of Zhang's head.
Zhang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weathers tries a body shot but Zhang blocks it.
Zhang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weathers's elbow. #T4#
Zhang can't find room to land a body shot as Weathers controls the action.
Weathers stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Weathers - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Weathers.
Weathers can't find room to land a body shot as Zhang controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Zhang fails to land.
Weathers works on Zhang's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weathers tries a body shot but Zhang blocks it.
Zhang tries to work over Weathers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Weathers to work.
Weathers works on Zhang's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Weathers.
Weathers misses with the head strike.
Malaki Zhang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
October Weathers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Weathers is leaning against Zhang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
October Weathers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Weathers 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: MMA Hype -41-
Date: Mar 12, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Kampman darts in and clinches Rojas up against the cage.
Rojas scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Kampman.
Rojas lands with a light punch inside.
Kampman just leaning against Rojas, taking a breather.
Kampman has a couple of punches blocked by Rojas.
Rojas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside.
Kampman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kampman can't find room to land a body shot as Rojas controls the action.
Kampman wants to stall.
Rojas pushes Kampman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kampman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kampman working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Rojas.
Kampman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rojass head. #CUT2#It looks like Derrick Rojas has been cut.
Rojas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Kampman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kampman blocking some punches. #T1#
Rojas tries to work over Kampman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kampman is pushing Rojas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rojas tries to work over Kampman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kampman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kampman blocks a body shot from Rojas.
Kampman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kampman can't find room to land a body shot as Rojas controls the action.
Kampman lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Kampman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rojas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rojas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kampman scores with a shot to the side of Rojas's head. #ROC2#Rojas is rocked!
Kampman lands an uppercut.
Oh Rojas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kampman wants a takedown.
Kampman lands a hook that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Rojas presses Kampman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kampman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rojas up against the cage.
Kampman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rojas is defending well.
Kampman unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Rojas! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kampman is unloading with more strikes now! Rojas drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Kampman!

Event: NYF Fight Night 61
Date: Mar 12, 2025

#R1#
Van Zegelaar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Zegelaar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bridges counters with a left and a right that stings Van Zegelaar.
Van Zegelaar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Zegelaar scores with a one two! Bridges had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bridges throws a right hand that Van Zegelaar ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Zegelaar also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheers as Van Zegelaar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bridges doesn't seem phased though.
Bridges throws a looping overhand right but Van Zegelaar ducks down to avoid it.
Van Zegelaar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bridges throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bridges scores with a body shot.
Van Zegelaar with a nice cross.
Nice body punch from Van Zegelaar.
Van Zegelaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Zegelaar just misses with a punch to the body.
As Van Zegelaar looks to move away, Bridges throws a big counter combo but Van Zegelaar just gets out of the way.
Van Zegelaar lands a really nice looking cross but Bridges seems unphased.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Zegelaar.
Bridges misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Van Zegelaar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Zegelaar's coach down at California Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Van Zegelaar's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Bridges shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bridges scores with a decent looking hook.
Bridges takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Van Zegelaar connects with a right hand. Bridges shakes it off.
Bridges throws a hook but Van Zegelaar avoids it easily.#CL#
Bridges closes the distance and pushes Van Zegelaar back into the cage.
Van Zegelaar is trying to force a seperation but Bridges has the dominant position.
Bridges cracks Van Zegelaar with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Bridges.
Bridges lands with a left to the head.
Van Zegelaar can't break the clinch.
Bridges prevents Van Zegelaar from breaking the clinch.
Bridges keeps control of Van Zegelaar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Van Zegelaar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bridges has Van Zegelaar pressed against the cage, preventing Van Zegelaar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Bridges misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Zegelaar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bridges lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bridges creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bridges scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bridges is trying to force a seperation but Van Zegelaar has the dominant position.
Bridges throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Zegelaars head. #BC2#
Van Zegelaar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Bridges rushes Van Zegelaar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Zegelaar has had enough of the clinch but Bridges keeps him there for the moment.
Bridges tries to break free but Van Zegelaar pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Van Zegelaar breaks the clinch.
Van Zegelaar throws a nice looking combination but Bridges bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Zegelaar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bridges throws a hook but Van Zegelaar blocks it.
Van Zegelaar unleashes a big counter combination but Bridges bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Van Zegelaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bridges.#T3#
Van Zegelaar lands a head kick! #CL#
Bridges rushes Van Zegelaar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bridges tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Van Zegelaar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Bridges moves into range and clinches up with Van Zegelaar.
Van Zegelaar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bridges wants to break the clinch but can't.
Van Zegelaar tries to land knees in the clinch but Bridges avoids the damage to the body.
Van Zegelaar is trying to force a seperation but Bridges has the dominant position.
Van Zegelaar is looking to break free of the clinch but Bridges has double underhooks.
Bridges can't find room to land a body shot as Van Zegelaar controls the action.
Van Zegelaar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Van Zegelaar.
Van Zegelaar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Zegelaar trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
Bridges lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Bridges manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Bridges closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Zegelaar tries to circle away but Bridges has him pinned against the cage.
Bridges is trying to push Van Zegelaar away but Van Zegelaar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bridges keeps control of Van Zegelaar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Van Zegelaar is trying to break free.
Bridges keeps control of Van Zegelaar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Bridges.
Bridges keeps control of Van Zegelaar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bridges lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Zegelaar throws a head punch that misses.
Van Zegelaar lands a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Bridges - that landed with a thud. #BC#
Bridges's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Zegelaar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bridges counters with a left to the body.
Bridges walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Robin Van Zegelaar will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bridges swinging wildly here.
Bridges misses with a wild body shot.
Bridges lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A right-left combo lands from Van Zegelaar.
Bridges swings for the body but Van Zegelaar moves out of range.
Ryland Bridges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Zegelaar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bridges at a distance.
Van Zegelaar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bridges swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Zegelaar. That's going to slow Bridges down.
Van Zegelaar lands with a right hand.
Van Zegelaar lands a nice shot that snaps Bridges's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Zegelaar with a jab.
Van Zegelaar takes a swing at Bridges's ribcage but misses.
Bridges's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Zegelaar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bridges scrambles back to his feet.
Bridges slips a jab and a cross from Van Zegelaar. #T1#
Bridges jabs Van Zegelaar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bridges paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Zegelaar throws a leg kick which misses Bridges's front leg but catches the back leg as Bridges tries to avoid it.
Robin Van Zegelaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Zegelaar ducks under a wild hook from Bridges.
Bridges misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for Van Zegelaar.
Bridges looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Zegelaar is just out of range.
And Van Zegelaar responds with a good body kick, but Bridges manages to step out the way in time.
Van Zegelaar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Zegelaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bridges throws a hook but Van Zegelaar blocks it.
Van Zegelaar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bridges's hands.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Van Zegelaar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bridges misses with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Bridges 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Bridges rushes Van Zegelaar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Van Zegelaar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Zegelaar lands a two punch combo.
Van Zegelaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bridges is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Zegelaar throws a right hand that Bridges ducks under and follows up with a left that Bridges also avoids with ease.#CL#
Bridges clinches up against the cage.
Bridges tries to break free but Van Zegelaar pushes him back against the cage.
Van Zegelaar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bridges's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Van Zegelaar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bridges fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Van Zegelaar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Van Zegelaar misses with an uppercut.
Bridges misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Zegelaar.
Bridges throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bridges has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Zegelaar finds it's way round the side to connect with Bridges's head. #T3#
Van Zegelaar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bridges on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Zegelaar. Van Zegelaar obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Zegelaar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bridges was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Left hook, right uppercut from Van Zegelaar.
Van Zegelaar dodges the punch combination from Bridges.
Van Zegelaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Van Zegelaar gets tackled into the cage by Bridges. Bridges maintains the clinch.
Van Zegelaar tries to circle away but Bridges has him pinned against the cage.
Van Zegelaar wants to break free but Bridges has control.
Van Zegelaar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bridges avoids it.
Van Zegelaar can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Van Zegelaar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Zegelaar lands a jab to the head. #T4#
A nice leg kick from Van Zegelaar, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bridges takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Zegelaar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bridges.
Van Zegelaar lands a jab to the nose.
Bridges throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Zegelaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Zegelaar - that will leave a mark!
Van Zegelaar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bridges will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice leg kick from Van Zegelaar, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Zegelaar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Zegelaar thuds a left hand into Bridges's body.
Bridges misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Van Zegelaar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Van Zegelaar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Zegelaar misses with a kick to the body
and Bridges counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Zegelaar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Zegelaar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Zegelaar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bridges counters with a stiff right hand.
Bridges tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bridges looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bridges throws a hook but Van Zegelaar avoids it easily.
Van Zegelaar swinging wildly here. #CL#
Bridges closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Bridges breaks from the clinch.
Bridges takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bridges fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Zegelaar manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bridges misses with a body shot. #T1#
Van Zegelaar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bridges avoids the head kick by Van Zegelaar.
An attempted straight right counter from Bridges misses the target.
Van Zegelaar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bridges swings for the body but Van Zegelaar moves out of range.
Van Zegelaar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bridges misses with an uppercut. Van Zegelaar saw that one coming.#CL#
Bridges gets a clinch.
Bridges misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bridges tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Bridges breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Zegelaar lands with a kick to the temple. Bridges shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bridges takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Van Zegelaar scores with a jab. Bridges acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Van Zegelaar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Zegelaar lands a glancing blow to the side of Bridges's head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Zegelaar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Zegelaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bridges.
Van Zegelaar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Zegelaar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Zegelaar slips a jab from Bridges.
Van Zegelaar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Van Zegelaar tests Bridges's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Zegelaar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Van Zegelaar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bridges appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bridges tests Van Zegelaar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decent striking displayed by Bridges there.
Van Zegelaar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Van Zegelaar moves away from the strike by Bridges.
Van Zegelaar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bridges.
Van Zegelaar with a nice calf kick.
Bridges takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bridges waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Zegelaar.
Bridges misses with a looping left.
Bridges blocks the body kick.
Van Zegelaar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bridges stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Zegelaar.
Van Zegelaar misses with a straight left.
Bridges misses with a hook.
Van Zegelaar lands a front kick.
Van Zegelaar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Zegelaar misses with a left hand
and Bridges counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Van Zegelaar throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Zegelaar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bridges's sensitive parts. #CL#
Bridges moves into range and clinches up with Van Zegelaar.
Van Zegelaar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bridges has him pressed against the cage.
Bridges lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ryland Bridges has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Zegelaar is trying to push Bridges away but Bridges has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bridges lands with a short shot to the head.
Bridges lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bridges wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Zegelaar is trying to break free.
Van Zegelaar working hard to break the clinch.
Bridges cracks Van Zegelaar with a nice body shot.#BC#
Bridges escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryland Bridges has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Bridges clinches.
Bridges digs a right hand into Van Zegelaar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Zegelaar's gas tank.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Van Zegelaar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Zegelaar 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Van Zegelaar!

Event: MMA Hype -39-
Date: Mar 05, 2025

#R1#
FrownFelter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcknight defends it nicely.
Mcknight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD2#
FrownFelter gets a takedown into half guard.
Mcknight is looking to improve his position.
FrownFelter winds up and cracks Mcknight with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcknight is trying to control but can't.
FrownFelter is trying to control. Mcknight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
FrownFelter is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mcknight! #T1#
FrownFelter looking to control but Mcknight is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mcknight tries to hold on but FrownFelter postures up.
FrownFelter with good strikes from the mount here!
Mcknight is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
FrownFelter trying to control but Mcknight is having none of it.
Mcknight is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
FrownFelter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
FrownFelter looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mcknight is desperately trying to improve his position but FrownFelter has a good base and remains in mount.
Mcknight knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for FrownFelter on the ground.#T2#
Mcknight wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by FrownFelter.
Mcknight is in a horrible position here. FrownFelter smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
FrownFelter punishing his opponent with strikes.
FrownFelter landing strikes from the mount and Mcknight is in trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
FrownFelter controlling from the full mount.
FrownFelter lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC2#Mcknight is rocked!
FrownFelter lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oh Mcknight is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
FrownFelter looking to control and managing it successfully.
FrownFelter working Mcknight over with strikes here.
FrownFelter landing strikes, looking to finish!
FrownFelter postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Mcknight badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of FrownFelter around the waist but FrownFelter pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! FrownFelter is the winner by TKO! FrownFelter jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken FrownFelter!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ken FrownFelter thanked Bloodbath MMA Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: NYF 106: Perry vs Garcia
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
JR misses with a takedown
and Booth counters with a nice uppercut.
Booth lands with a nice combination. JR backs away looking to recover.
JR lands a glancing blow to the side of Booth's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Booth misses the target.
JR dives in and grabs Booth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Booth pushes down on JR's head and hops out.
Booth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
JR fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Booth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
JR throws a jab but it's blocked by Booth.
Booth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from JR with a body shot.
JR misses the jab.
Booth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but JR was well out of range. Poor timing from Booth.
Nice straight punches there by Booth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Booth.#CL#
JR clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
JR swings wildly with an uppercut but Booth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Booth misses with a punch to the body.
JR is working for takedown but Booth is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salter JR. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Booth.
Booth takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC2#
Booth breaks from the clinch.
Booth digs a good body shot into JR's ribs.
Booth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
JR appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Booth throws a big shot that misses.
JR shoots in but no luck this time.
Booth tries to bum rush JR with a series of wild strikes but JR uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
JR was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Salter JR seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
JR scores with the left hand. Booth knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
JR moves into the clinch successfully.
Our sources have told us that JR has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
JR is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Booth manages to break the clinch.
Booth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract JR.
Nice shot by JR.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Booth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from JR.
Booth is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
JR decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. JR lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
JR is nestled in close to Booth, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
JR is thwarting Booth's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. JR connects with a nice short shot to Booth's temple.
Booth is looking for a sweep. JR is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Booth is looking to control JR's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Booth avoid being mounted?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Booth can do anything to dispel that myth.
JR lands with a punch from half guard.
JR looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
JR seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
JR lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Booth wants to get back to his feet.
JR 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.#T3#
Booth is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. JR lands a nice short elbow.
JR takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
JR seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Booth tries to roll over but JR keeps him under control.
Booth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
JR scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Booth tries to roll over but JR keeps him under control.
Booth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with JR. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
JR scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Booth taking some punishment here, with JR in his half guard.
Booth taking some punishment here, with JR in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Ground and pound from JR.
Booth trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from JR.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Booth is looking to improve his position.
JR lands with a punch from half guard.
Booth trying to control but JR postures up.
Booth has hold of JR's hands but JR slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Booth has hold of JR's hands but JR slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
JR is trying to work for a kimura but Booth is defending well.
JR looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Salter JR dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by JR.
Broderick Booth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
JR misses with a left hand
and JR takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
JR throws a jab when Booth was well out of range.#TD#
JR decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Salter JR overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
JR frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
JR punishing his opponent with strikes.
JR cracks Booth with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Booth tries to hold on but JR postures up.
JR prevents Booth from getting the reversal.
JR is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Booth can do to turn this around?
Booth taking shots to the head.
JR really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Booth in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
JR looking to finish Booth with some ground and pound. This is bad for Booth!#ROC#Booth is rocked!
JR raining down shots from the mount!
Booth is still in real trouble! Can JR finish him?#T1#
JR postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Booth in real trouble here! The ref calls for Booth to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salter JR!

Event: MMA Hype -37-
Date: Feb 26, 2025

#R1#
De La Cruz throws out a powerful jab.
Nice uppercut there from De La Cruz.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De La Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from De La Cruz.
Juanito De La Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali lands a body shot.
Ali throws a hook to the side of De La Cruz's head but De La Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De La Cruz tries to land a leg kick but Ali saw it coming and moves away.
De La Cruz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ali misses with the combination.
Ali throws a hook to the side of De La Cruz's head but De La Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ali throws a body punch but De La Cruz moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De La Cruz.
De La Cruz slips a straight right by Ali.
De La Cruz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from De La Cruz.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Ali moves out of range of the body kick from De La Cruz.
Ali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Ali tries to clinch there but De La Cruz circles away.
De La Cruz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
De La Cruz cracks Ali with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ali takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ali's coach down at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY LAS VEGAS was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ali's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
De La Cruz misses with a straight right.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali misses with a jab to the body
and De La Cruz counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for De La Cruz. That snapped Ali's head back.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from De La Cruz.
Ali scores with a jab.
De La Cruz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ali lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ali misses with a hook. De La Cruz ducked under it nicely.
De La Cruz misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
De La Cruz delivers a nice body kick.#CL2#
Ali rushes De La Cruz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
De La Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
De La Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De La Cruz thuds his right hand into Ali's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De La Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Ali looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ali paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
De La Cruz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De La Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Ali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ali on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De La Cruz. De La Cruz obviously looking to wear him down.
No joy there for Ali, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De La Cruz lands a body shot.
De La Cruz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ali closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ali throws a series of punches but De La Cruz moves out of range.
A jab lands there for De La Cruz.#CL2#
Ali has managed to clinch.
Ali misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
De La Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De La Cruz.
Ali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and De La Cruz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
De La Cruz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De La Cruz connects with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for De La Cruz.
De La Cruz scores with a hook.
Ali fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ali throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De La Cruz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ali connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed De La Cruz momentarily. #CL2#
Ali closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Ali manages to break the clinch.
A big left from De La Cruz misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali ducks under a wild hook from De La Cruz.
Ali is looking to clinch.
De La Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Ali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De La Cruz moves away from the strike by Ali.
De La Cruz moves out of range of the strikes.
De La Cruz misses with an uppercut.
De La Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
De La Cruz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A good leg kick by De La Cruz.
De La Cruz misses with a straight right.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De La Cruz throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De La Cruz throws a hook but Ali avoids it easily.
De La Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
De La Cruz slips a jab from Ali.
A shot to the liver by De La Cruz. Beautiful body shot.
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 Juanito De La Cruz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ali wants to clinch up but De La Cruz keeps it at a distance.
Ali throws an off balance right hand
and De La Cruz counters with a low kick, right behind Ali 's knee.
Ali misses with a looping right.
De La Cruz throwing a counter right hand but Ali manages to avoid it.
Ali slips a jab from De La Cruz.
Ali's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ali misses with an uppercut
and De La Cruz counters with a nice leg kick.
De La Cruz connects with a leg kick.
De La Cruz throws a leg kick
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from De La Cruz.
Ali swings for the body but De La Cruz moves out of range.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but De La Cruz is just out of range.
Ali blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali gets cracked with a nice right hand there by De La Cruz.
De La Cruz needs to keep his hands up - Ali had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Ali darts in and clinches De La Cruz up against the cage.
De La Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
A shot in the inside from De La Cruz. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by De La Cruz. #BC2#
Ali breaks from the clinch.
Ali misses with a left hand
and De La Cruz counters with a nice body shot.
De La Cruz missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De La Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De La Cruz throws a quick counter head kick but Ali was just out of range.
De La Cruz scores with a sloppy right hand. Ali should have avoided that one.
De La Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ali manages to avoid it.
A combination from Ali does no damage.
Ali throws a series of punches but De La Cruz avoids them all with ease.
De La Cruz misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Juanito De La Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.
De La Cruz scores with a hook.
Ali takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De La Cruz lands a jab to the head.
Ali is looking to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ali misses with a straight left.
Ali throws a poor cross that misses
enabling De La Cruz to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
De La Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
De La Cruz scores with a head kick. Ali tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC#Ali is rocked!
Ali moves away from the strike by De La Cruz.
Ali is still on wobbly legs! Can De La Cruz finish him?
Ali tries to bum rush De La Cruz with a series of wild strikes but De La Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ali swinging wildly here.
De La Cruz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ali seems to have recovered his senses.
Ali lands with an overhand left.
Ali tries to clinch up but De La Cruz circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice cross by Ali.
De La Cruz misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Ali on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De La Cruz connects with a nice looking jab. #CL2#
Ali moves into range and clinches up with De La Cruz.
De La Cruz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De La Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Ali. #T3#
De La Cruz digs a right hand underneath Ali's ribcage. Ali let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ali misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Ali breaks from the clinch.
De La Cruz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ali stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De La Cruz lands with a thumping leg kick.
De La Cruz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
De La Cruz works Ali's body with a nice hook.
Ali throws a right and a left that De La Cruz avoids nicely.
De La Cruz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De La Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De La Cruz lands a leg kick that knocks Ali off balance momentarily.
Ali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De La Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from De La Cruz - that will leave a mark!
Ali tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De La Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
De La Cruz cracks Ali with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Ali.
De La Cruz scores with the left hand. Ali knows he should have avoided that one.
De La Cruz misses with a lunging right hand
and Ali counters with a series of strikes. De La Cruz will be more careful next time no doubt.
De La Cruz connects with the punch.
De La Cruz missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali throws out a counter right but De La Cruz avoids it with no problem.
Ali throws a predictable looking body shot
and De La Cruz counters with a nice body kick.
Ali missing with a left hand there. De La Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali takes one to the chin there.
De La Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ali can do to turn this around?
De La Cruz misses with an uppercut
and Ali counters with a left to the body.
Ali throws out a loose jab but De La Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali throws a right and a left that both miss.
De La Cruz throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
Ali has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ali swings for the body but De La Cruz moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito De La Cruz 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
De La Cruz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De La Cruz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ali. That did some damage!
De La Cruz works the jab nicely.
De La Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ali moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from De La Cruz misses the target.
De La Cruz blocks a jab.
Ali throws the left hand but De La Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Ali throws a hook but De La Cruz blocks it.
De La Cruz throws the left hand but Ali avoids the punch easily.
De La Cruz with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Cruz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ali on the side of the head.
De La Cruz throws a front kick that sends Ali stumbling back into the cage.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Ali lands a jab to the head.
De La Cruz lands a jab.#T1#
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De La Cruz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De La Cruz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De La Cruz misses with a looping right.
Ali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
De La Cruz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De La Cruz.
Ali lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up but De La Cruz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch but De La Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De La Cruz swings widly with a right hand
and Ali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from De La Cruz misses.
De La Cruz tests Ali's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ali.
De La Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali. #T2#
Nice jab there from De La Cruz.
Ali misses with a body shot
and De La Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from De La Cruz finds it's way through Ali's defenses.
De La Cruz connects with an inside leg kick.
Ali moves out of range as De La Cruz strikes.
Ali now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ali has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ali there as he acknowledges the shot.
De La Cruz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ali looks to land a combination but De La Cruz avoids it well.
De La Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
It seemed like Ali was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De La Cruz lands with a right hand.
De La Cruz cracks a nice hook into Ali's ribs.
De La Cruz is looking to slow Ali down with leg kicks.
De La Cruz jabs at Ali's body.
Ali misses with a jab to the body
and De La Cruz counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Ali defending well as De La Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Ali misses with a hook. De La Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Ali.
De La Cruz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from De La Cruz finds it's target.
Ali stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De La Cruz.
Ali throws a body punch but De La Cruz moves out of range.
De La Cruz moves into range and connects with a jab.
De La Cruz throws a lazy uppercut
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De La Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
De La Cruz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice body punch from De La Cruz.
De La Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali. #T4#
De La Cruz connects with a leg kick.
Immanuel Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ali throws a right hand that misses
and De La Cruz counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De La Cruz throws a lazy uppercut
and Ali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Ali throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Juanito De La Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A solid leg kick lands there for De La Cruz.
Ali tries to bum rush De La Cruz with a series of wild strikes but De La Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De La Cruz lands a leg kick that knocks Ali off balance momentarily.
De La Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Ali takes a jab right on the kisser.
De La Cruz scores with a punch to the head.
Nice straight punches there by De La Cruz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De La Cruz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De La Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
Immanuel Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De La Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juanito De La Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De La Cruz, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juanito De La Cruz!

Event: MMA Hype -36-
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Odom misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Yoshida on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yoshida misses with a lunging right hand
letting Odom counter with a right hand.
Odom cracks a nice hook into Yoshida's ribs.
Yoshida fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Eddie Odom has been cut.
Yoshida misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Odom counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Odom rushes Yoshida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Yoshida scores with a nice short uppercut.
Odom prevents a body shot from Yoshida.
Odom blocks a body shot from Yoshida.
Odom tries to circle away but Yoshida has him pinned against the cage.
Odom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yoshida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yoshida lands a body shot.
Odom lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshida swings wildly with an uppercut but Odom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yoshida is leaning against Odom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yoshida scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Odom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage.
Yoshida misses with a punch on the inside.
Odom misses with some punches.
Yoshida prevents a body shot from Odom.
Odom blocking some punches.
I was talking to Yoshida's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Odom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Yoshida lands with a short shot to the head.
Odom blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Odom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Odom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yoshida misses with some punches.
Yoshida working aggressively here.
Odom misses with a punch on the inside.
Yoshida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yoshida keeps control of Odom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yoshida tries a body shot but Odom blocks it.
Odom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Odom manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Yoshida gets tackled into the cage by Odom. Odom maintains the clinch.
Odom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yoshida tries a body shot but Odom blocks it.
Odom is looking to break free of the clinch but Yoshida has double underhooks.
Yoshida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yoshida misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshida tries to throw a body punch but Odom avoids it by throwing Yoshida back against the cage.
Odom is trying to force a seperation but Yoshida has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Odom.
A head punch on the inside from Yoshida fails to land.
Odom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yoshida misses with some punches.
Odom lands with a light punch inside.
Yoshida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Odom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yoshida backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Odom breaks the clinch.
Odom lands a right hook to the body.
Yoshida misses with a body shot
and Odom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yoshida scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Yoshida throws a body punch but Odom moves out of range.
Odom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yoshida misses with a jab to the body
and Odom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yoshida throws a low kick but Odom moves out of range easily.
Yoshida misses with a low kick.
Odom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Odom.
Yoshida misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Odom clinches up with Yoshida and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Odom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yoshida misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Odom lands a left hand.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yoshida misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Odom.
A head punch on the inside from Yoshida fails to land.
Yoshida is working Odom over against the cage.
Odom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yoshida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yoshida scores with a shot to the side of Odom's head.
Odom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yoshida lands with a right to the head.
Odom blocking some punches. #BC#
Yoshida breaks the clinch.
A jab from Odom finds it's way through Yoshida's defenses.
Yoshida takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Odom staying out of range there.
Yoshida misses with an uppercut.
Odom appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eddie Odom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Odom's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Odom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yosuke Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Odom misses.
Odom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Odom works the jab nicely.
Yoshida swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Odom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yoshida thinking.
Yoshida avoids the body shot from Odom.
Odom thuds a left hand into Yoshida's body.
A swing and a miss from Yoshida.
Yoshida looks to score with a jab to the body but Odom is just out of range.
Yoshida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odom scores with a one two! Yoshida had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Yosuke Yoshida has been cut.
Odom connects with a nice looking jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Odom throws a jab when Yoshida was well out of range.
Eddie Odom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Yoshida misses the target.
Odom throws a sloppy body shot
and Yoshida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Yoshida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eddie Odom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yoshida lands with a straight right. Odom didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot by Odom.
Odom just misses with a punch to the body.
Odom looks to land a right hand but Yoshida moved out of range.#CL2#
Odom closes the distance and clinches.
Yoshida blocking some punches.
Odom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Odom is looking to break free of the clinch but Yoshida has double underhooks.
Yoshida misses with some punches.
Odom blocks an uppercut.
Odom blocks a body shot from Yoshida.
Odom blocks a body shot from Yoshida. #BC2#
Odom breaks from the clinch.
Yoshida misses the shot to the body.
Odom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yoshida. #T2#
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Odom.
Yoshida dodges the punch combination from Odom.
Yoshida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Odom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Odom looks to land a left hand but Yoshida moved out of range nicely.
Odom just misses with a punch to the body.
Odom moves away from the strike by Yoshida.
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!
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Odom sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Odom misses the target.
Yoshida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Yoshida is predictable there
and Odom counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Yoshida.
Yoshida rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Odom to counter with a crisp jab.
Odom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yoshida circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
A nice leg kick from Yoshida, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL2#
Odom takes the fight into the clinch.
Odom tries to work over Yoshida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yoshida blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yoshida.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Yoshida.
Odom blocking some punches. #BC2#
Odom manages to break the clinch.
Odom throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Odom.
Yoshida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Odom.
Some wild striking there from Odom. #T4#
Odom swings widly with a right hand
and Yoshida counters with an outside leg kick.
Yoshida takes a swing at Odom's ribcage but misses.
Odom moves out of range as Yoshida strikes.
Yoshida takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Odom closes the distance and pushes Yoshida back into the cage.
Odom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida throws a head punch that misses.
Yoshida lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Odom or not.
Yoshida lands a body shot.
Odom is breathing heavily.
Yoshida lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yoshida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yoshida lands a shoulder strike.
Yoshida working aggressively here.
Odom prevents a body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida just leaning against Odom, taking a breather.
Odom misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Odom 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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Yoshida swings for the body but Odom moves out of range.
Yoshida on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Odom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Odom lands with an uppercut that bounces Yoshida off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Odom pushes Yoshida up against the cage in a clinch.
Yoshida misses with a punch to the body.
Odom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Odom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Odom wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yoshida stalling in the clinch but Odom improves position.
Odom throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yoshida misses with a body punch.
Yoshida tries a body shot but Odom blocks it.
Odom wants to break the clinch but can't.
Odom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yoshida backwards. #T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Odom lands a left hand.
Yoshida misses with some punches.
Yoshida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Odom's elbow.
Odom struggles to land a body shot inside as Yoshida controls his hands.
Odom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Odom prevents a body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida swings wildly with an uppercut but Odom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yoshida has Odom pressed against the cage, preventing Odom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice body punch from Yoshida - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Odom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Odom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yoshida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Odom.
Odom just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Jab, jab by Odom - just one landing.
Yoshida misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Odom. Beautiful body shot.
Yoshida lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Odom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yoshida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yoshida looks to land a right hand but Odom moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshida throws the left hand but Odom avoids the punch easily.
Odom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yoshida swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yoshida fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Odom is out of range.
Yoshida misses with a looping right.
Yoshida moves out of range of the strikes.
Odom checks the leg kick.
Yoshida is looking to chop away at Odom's legs. #T3#
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Odom.
Odom now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yoshida looks to land a left hand but Odom moved out of range nicely.
Yosuke Yoshida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoshida takes one to the chin there.
Yoshida throws a jab but it's blocked by Odom.
Good work by Odom as he checks the leg kick.
Yoshida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Odom manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Odom releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yoshida throws an overhand right that lands on Odom's shoulder, as Odom tries to avoid the shot.
Yoshida thuds a left hand into Odom's body.#CL2#
Odom rushes Yoshida and presses him up against the cage.
Yoshida can't find room to land a body shot as Odom controls the action.
Odom blocking some punches.
Odom is trying to break free.
Yoshida keeps control of Odom as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Odom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yoshida's elbow.
Odom lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Odom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yoshida misses with an uppercut. Odom saw that one coming.
Yoshida swings for the body but Odom moves out of range.
Yoshida swings for the body but Odom moves out of range.
Yoshida misses with a right hand
and Odom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
No joy there for Odom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Odom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Odom avoids the head kick by Yoshida.
Odom misses with a series of wild punches.
Yoshida throws out a loose jab but Odom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Odom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Eddie Odom is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice shot lands for Odom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eddie Odom.
I've got Odom 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Odom!

Event: MMA Hype -34-
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1##CL#
Zhang closes the distance and pushes Nortega back into the cage.
Zhang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nortegas head. #BC#
Zhang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zhang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Zhang closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Zhang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zhang throws a lazy right hand but Nortega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nortega uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhang.
Zhang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Nortega releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nortega on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nortega doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhang circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Zhang as Nortega shoots in.
No joy there for Zhang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Nortega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zhang looks to land a right hand but Nortega moved out of range.
Nortega has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Zhang just misses with a punch to the body.
Nortega bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zhang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nortega throws a right and a left that Zhang avoids nicely.
No joy there for Zhang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zhang throws the left hand but Nortega avoids the punch easily.
Nortega tries to bum rush Zhang with a series of wild strikes but Zhang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zhang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zhang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nortega is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Nortega throws a poor cross that misses
and Zhang counters with a left to the body.
Zhang lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zhang.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nortega shoots in and drives through. Zhang sprawls well.
A quick step to the side and Zhang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Zhang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zhang pushes Nortega back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nortega prevents Zhang from breaking the clinch.
Nortega wants to break free but Zhang has control.
Nortega tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zhang smiles and moves away.
Malaki Zhang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of O Brian Nortega.
Nortega misses with a body kick.
Zhang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nortega closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A combination from Nortega does no damage. #T3#
Nortega takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nortega throws a poor cross that misses
and Zhang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Zhang misses.
Nice defenses there by Zhang.
Nortega tries to clinch there but Zhang circles away.
Zhang throws a right hand that Nortega ducks under and follows up with a left that Nortega also avoids with ease.
Zhang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nortega in his tracks.
Nortega thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nortega shoots for a takedown but Zhang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zhang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zhang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nortega moves away.
Malaki Zhang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhang scores with a jab to the body.
Zhang swings for the body but Nortega moves out of range. #T4#
Zhang lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zhang misses with a hook.
Nortega tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zhang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Zhang darts in and clinches Nortega up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Zhang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nortega working aggressively here.
Zhang is trying to push Nortega away but Nortega has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zhang goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Zhang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nortega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhang manages to avoid it.
Nortega throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zhang's waist but Zhang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nortega off to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malaki Zhang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nortega throws a hook but Zhang blocks it.
It looked like Zhang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zhang misses with a hook. Nortega ducked under it nicely.
Nortega misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Zhang to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhang digs a good body shot into Nortega's ribs.
Zhang throws a one two combo.
A jab from Nortega misses.
Zhang stalks Nortega and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nortega's face. Nortega staggers backwards, shaken.
Malaki Zhang is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Zhang gets a clinch.
Zhang struggles to land a body shot inside as Nortega controls his hands. #BC#
Zhang manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nortega shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zhang pinned against the cage. Zhang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Nortega takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Zhang pushes Nortega up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Zhang.
Zhang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zhang struggles to land a body shot inside as Nortega controls his hands.
Zhang lands a nice uppercut.
Zhang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhang.
Zhang lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Zhang is trying to push Nortega away but Nortega has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zhang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zhang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nortega.
Zhang wants to break free but Nortega has control. #BC#
Zhang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Zhang has closed the distance and engaged Nortega in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Zhang.
Nortega looking to throw knees to the head but Zhang is blocking nicely.
Nortega is trying to maintain a safe position but Zhang gets an underhook and turns Nortega into the cage.
A short right from Zhang on the inside.
Zhang is trying to break the clinch but Nortega has him pressed against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zhang here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nortega misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Nortega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##CL#
Zhang takes the fight into the clinch.
Nortega tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zhang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Malaki Zhang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of O Brian Nortega.
Zhang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zhang presses Nortega against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nortega throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Zhang on the inside.
Zhang tries to circle away but Nortega has him pinned against the cage.
Zhang lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Zhang on the inside.
Nortega is trying to pull guard but Zhang has him pressed against the cage.
Zhang prevents Nortega from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Zhang breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Zhang misses with a wild combination.
Nortega shapes to counter with a head kick.
Zhang really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zhang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Nortega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Nortega.
As Nortega looks to move away, Zhang throws a big counter combo but Nortega just gets out of the way.
Zhang connects with a right hand. Nortega shakes it off.
Zhang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malaki Zhang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhang throws a body punch but Nortega moves out of range.
Nortega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nortega tries to clinch but Zhang moves away
enabling Zhang to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhang walks into a straight right hand from Nortega.
Nortega slips under a jab from Zhang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malaki Zhang dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Zhang clinches. #BC#
Zhang breaks from the clinch.
Zhang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nortega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nortega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhang.
Nortega throws a fast counter high kick but Zhang manages to duck under it in time.
Nortega connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zhang's hands.
Nortega moves in looking to clinch but Zhang pushes him off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhang. Nortega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nortega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nortega misses with a takedown
and Zhang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Malaki Zhang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zhang misses the shot to the body.
Nortega takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Nortega throws a head kick that misses.
Nortega throws a poor cross that misses
and Zhang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nortega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zhang lands with an overhand left.
Nortega shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Nortega tries to keep at a distance but Zhang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nortega jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zhang walks away with a smile on his face. Nortega gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Malaki Zhang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of O Brian Nortega.
Good standup being displayed there by Zhang as he connects with a hook.
Zhang scores with a jab.
Zhang misses with a right hand
and Nortega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Zhang swats away the attempt to clinch by Nortega.
Zhang shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nortega eats them both and turns towards Zhang to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
Nortega shoots for a double leg takedown but Zhang sprawls well. He's pushed Nortega's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zhang throws a jab when Nortega was well out of range.
Zhang misses with a double jab.
Nortega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zhang thuds a left hand into Nortega's body.
Zhang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zhang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nortega throws a fast counter high kick but Zhang manages to duck under it in time.
Nice defenses there by Zhang.
Zhang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nortega can do to turn this around?#T3#
Nortega connects with a single shot there.
Nice takedown defense from Zhang. No joy for Nortega on that attempt.
Zhang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Zhang. That snapped Nortega's head back.
Zhang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zhang throws a series of punches but Nortega moves out of range.
Nortega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhang throws out the jab.
A head kick by Nortega misses
and Zhang counters with a two punch combo.
Zhang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nortega.
Nortega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4##CL#
Zhang takes the fight into the clinch.
Zhang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhang tries to circle away but Nortega has him pinned against the cage.
Malaki Zhang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Zhang.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nortega misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Zhang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nortega has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nortega tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zhang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nortega somewhat.
Zhang misses with a body shot.
O Brian Nortega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malaki Zhang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nortega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Zhang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malaki Zhang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zhang 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malaki Zhang!
A victorious Malaki Zhang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
O Brian Nortega spoke after the fight, saying 'For those who don’t know what the eagle does is the eagle lives for 70 years. At the 40-year mark, the eagle loses the sharpness of its beak, the feathers aren’t as good, and its talons are weak. So it has a choice: The choice is to die, keep doing what you’re doing and living the way you are,'.

Event: MMA Hype -33-
Date: Feb 12, 2025

#R1#
Cider avoids the body shot from Compton.
Compton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Compton takes one to the chin there.
Cider lands with a cross.
Compton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cider lunges at Compton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Compton's hand.
Compton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A punch lands to the side of Compton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cider clobbers Compton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dixon Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cider bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Compton throws a right hand that Cider ducks under and follows up with a left that Cider also avoids with ease.
Cider scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cider tests Compton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Cider.
Cider clobbers Compton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cider tests Compton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Compton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Cider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Compton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Compton.
Compton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cider.
Cider is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Compton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Compton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Cider does it's job there.
Cider catches Compton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Compton staying out of range there.
Cider stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Compton clinches up with Cider and pushes him back against the cage.
Compton misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Compton.
Cider taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Compton.
Compton fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Compton breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Compton misses with a straight right.
Compton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cider.
Compton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cider lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Cider lands an impressive looking overhand right. Compton doesn't seem phased though.
Decent striking displayed by Cider there.
Compton throws a body shot but no joy.
Cider throws a looping overhand right but Compton ducks down to avoid it.
Compton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Compton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cider throws a looping overhand right but Compton ducks down to avoid it.
Compton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Compton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cider looking to slow down the pace here.
Cider is trying to stall.
Cider seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Cider stalling in the clinch but Compton improves position. #T3#
Compton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cider's elbow.
Compton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Compton swings wildly with an uppercut but Cider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cider stalling in the clinch but Compton improves position.
Cider effectively controlling the action here.
Cider slowing the pace effectively.
Cider receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dixon Cider.
Compton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cider at a distance.
Compton moves out of range of the strikes.
Compton misses with a straight left. #T4#
Nice cross by Cider.
Compton tries to bum rush Cider with a series of wild strikes but Cider uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cider pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cider 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.
Cider throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Compton on the side of the head.
Cider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Compton.
Compton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Compton is looking to wear down Cider with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cider avoids a punch combination nicely.
Compton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cider thuds his right hand into Compton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Compton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cider.
Cider lands a nice shot that snaps Compton's head back.
Cider cracks Compton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Compton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Compton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Compton misses the shot to the body.
Cider looks to land a left hand but Compton moved out of range nicely.
Donk. Compton catches Cider right on the button with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dixon Cider dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab lands there for Cider.
Compton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cider to score with a decent uppercut.
A big left from Cider misses.
Compton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cider manages to avoid it.
Compton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Cider finds it's way through Compton's defenses.
Compton connects with a single shot there.
Compton catches Cider with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A punch lands to the side of Compton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cider connects with a good right hand that stumbles Compton. Compton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cider lands a jab to the head.
Dixon Cider seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Compton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Compton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Compton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cider takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Cider misses.
Cider's coach down at Roosters Coop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cider's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cider cracks Compton with a good jab.
Cider connects with a looping right hand.
Cider fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Compton throws a jab but it's blocked by Cider. #T1#
Cider lands with a right hand.
Compton tries to clinch up but Cider circles away and keeps his distance.
Cider misses with an uppercut
and Compton counters with a left and a right that stings Cider.
Cider throws a shot from downtown. Compton moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cider darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cider uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Cider throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cider keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Compton.
Jab by Cider.
Some wild striking there from Compton.
Cider bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cider sizes up Compton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Cider misses.
Cider lands with a cross.
Compton throws a looping overhand right but Cider ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Cider on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Compton takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Compton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cider fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cider lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cider has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Compton.
Good exchange - Cider coming out on top.
Cael Compton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cider walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Cider.
Compton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cider scores with a decent looking hook.
Cider bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Compton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Compton throws a body punch but Cider moves out of range.
Cider swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cider listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cider scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Compton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Compton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Compton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Compton misses with a wild body shot.
Cider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Compton.
Cider lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A cross from Cider lands.
Cider scores with a jab. Compton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Cider.
Cider smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Compton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Compton just misses with a punch to the body.
Compton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cider lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cider cracks Compton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!#CL#
Compton clinches with his opponent.
Compton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Compton fails to land.
Compton wants to break free but Cider has control. #T4#
Compton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Compton misses with a punch to the body.
Compton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Compton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Compton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Compton darts in and clinches Cider up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Compton has a couple of punches blocked by Cider.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cider looking to stall.
Compton lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dixon Cider showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Compton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cider throws out a loose jab but Compton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Cider. That snapped Compton's head back.
Compton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cider scores with a jab. Compton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Compton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot lands for Cider.
Cider lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice jab there from Cider.
Compton looks to land a combination but Cider avoids it well.
Cider misses the jab.
Compton takes one on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Cider. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cider.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Compton misses with a body shot.
Cider scores with a decent looking hook.
Compton doesn't manage to clinch there - Cider circles away.
Compton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice jab there from Cider. #T1#
Cider lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Compton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cider.
Cider moves out of range of the strikes.
Cider looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Compton walks into a stiff left hand from Cider.
Cider lands a really nice looking cross but Compton seems unphased.
Cider scores with a jab to the head.
Compton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cider.
Cider scores with a punch to the head.
Cider uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Compton.
Cider tests Compton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cider.
Cider avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Compton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cider scores with the left hand. Compton knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Compton moves forwards but Cider connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cider smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Compton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cider was well out of range. Poor timing from Compton.
Compton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Compton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cider lands with a cross.
Nice shot by Cider.
Compton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Compton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cider scores with a jab to the head.
Compton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Compton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Compton lands with a cross.
Compton walks into a jab.
Compton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Compton wants to clinch up but Cider keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cider! But no joy.
Compton misses with a wild body shot.
Cider lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cider feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Comptons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Compton takes one to the chin there.
Cider throws the left hand but Compton avoids the punch easily.
Compton loads up on a big right hand but Cider slips the punch.
Cider ducks under a wild hook from Compton.
Cider connects with a jab.#CL#
Compton drives through and clinches with Cider against the cage.
Compton tries to break free but Cider pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Compton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Compton thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Cider.
Cider lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Compton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cider lands a really nice looking cross but Compton seems unphased. #CL#
Compton moves into range and clinches up with Cider.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Compton fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Cider blocks an uppercut.
Cider taking a breather.
Cider stalling against the cage.
Cider is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Compton wants to break free but Cider has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cider is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Compton is keeping busy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dixon Cider comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cider 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dixon Cider!

Event: NYF Fight Night 59
Date: Feb 12, 2025

#R1#
Bridges slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've been told by Strickland's head coaches at Banzai Combat Academy LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strickland lunges at Bridges with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bridges's hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strickland, as that shot connected.
Bridges throws a nice looking combination but Strickland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strickland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strickland feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bridgess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice inside leg kick there by Strickland. That's going to slow Bridges down.
Strickland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bridges.
Bridges throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Strickland fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bridges just manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bridges. Strickland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strickland misses the jab.
As Strickland backs off Bridges throws a huge counter combo but Strickland manages to avoid it all.
Strickland cracks a nice hook into Bridges's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bridges ducks under a wild hook from Strickland.
Bridges's coach down at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY LAS VEGAS was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bridges's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bridges just misses with a punch to the body.
Strickland feints a jab promting Bridges to slip. Strickland then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bridges slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Strickland jabs Bridges right on the nose. Bridges blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bridges. Strickland does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Bridges walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bridges lands a slapping body shot.
Bridges misses with a wild combination.
Strickland scores with a leg kick.
Strickland misses with a wild body shot.
Strickland throws a leg kick which misses Bridges's front leg but catches the back leg as Bridges tries to avoid it.
Strickland misses with a looping left.
Strickland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bridges throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strickland lands a nice looking body shot.
Bridges swinging wildly here.
Deangelo Strickland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bridges misses the jab.#T2#
Strickland scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strickland misses with a body kick.
Bridges throws a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Strickland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strickland lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bridges takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bridges misses with a body shot.
Strickland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Strickland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice shot lands for Strickland.
Strickland connects with a crisp jab.
Strickland is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Strickland scores with a jab.
Strickland scores with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bridges misses the target.
It looked like Strickland wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strickland throws a hook but Bridges blocks it.
Strickland scores with a nice body kick. #T3#
Strickland scores with a jab to the body.
Strickland connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bridges. Bridges circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bridges takes one to the side of the head.
Strickland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bridges throws out the jab.
Strickland's corner calls for a 1-2. Strickland obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bridges takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bridges uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strickland.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bridges! But no joy.
Bridges lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bridges misses with a two punch combination.
Bridges takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#KD#
Strickland lands a big head kick that sends Bridges tumbling to the mat! Strickland takes a step backwards and waves Bridges back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Bridges is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strickland circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bridges to the canvas! Bridges doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Strickland keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deangelo Strickland!
A very excited looking Deangelo Strickland rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: MMA Hype -32-
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Beasley scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Derrick Rojas has been cut.
Beasley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Beasley moves forwards but Rojas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Beasley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Beasley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rojas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rojas lands a body shot.
Rojas misses with a double jab
and Beasley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Rojas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beasley throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beasley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beasley.
Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Beasley controls the action.
Rojas misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Beasley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas blocking some punches.
Rojas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rojas works on Beasley's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Rojas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beasley misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Beasley.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Beasley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas is leaning against Beasley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Rojas.
Beasley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beasley.
Rojas scores with a shoulder strike.
Rojas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rojas lands a right hand. #T2#
Rojas digs a right hand into Beasley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beasley's gas tank.
Beasley misses with some punches.
Beasley misses with some punches.
Rojas pushes Beasley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rojas.
Rojas tries to throw a body punch but Beasley avoids it by throwing Rojas back against the cage.
Beasley misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Rojas.
Beasley throws a head punch that misses.
Rojas lands with a right to the head.
Beasley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beasley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rojas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rojas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Beasley controls the action.
Beasley throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojas. #BC#
Beasley breaks from the clinch.
Rojas is looking to slow Beasley down with leg kicks. #T3#
Beasley slips a straight right by Rojas.
Rojas tries to clinch there but Beasley circles away.
Beasley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rojas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been informed that Rojas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Beasley keeps the fight on the outside.
Beasley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Beasley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rojas thumps Beasley with a low kick.
Rojas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Beasley is out of range.
BOOM! Beasley lands a beautiful left hook that drops Rojas. Rojas tries to recover but Beasley is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Rojas lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralph Beasley!

Event: ENIGMA 239
Date: Feb 07, 2025

#R1#
Walls walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Walls on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Walls takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Walls closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Walls misses with a hook
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santos lands a slapping body shot.
Kelvin Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos throws a body punch but Walls moves out of range.
Santos lands with a right hand.
Walls throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Santos lands with a straight right. Walls didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walls misses with a low kick.
Walls tries to land a front kick but Santos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Walls lands a nice looking kick to the body. Santos takes a step back to recover.
Santos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Santos lands a right hook to the body.
Walls doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Santos blocks the body kick.
Santos is looking to counter punch.
Walls misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Walls avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Santos thows a leg kick but Walls checks it
and Walls counters with an outside leg kick.
Walls takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Walls ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Santos scores with a shot to the body.
Santos throws a hook to the side of Walls's head but Walls sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Walls.
Santos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Walls takes one to the side of the head.
Walls takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Santos.
Santos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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!
Walls takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Santos backing away here, and Walls unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Santos misses with a straight right.
Walls blocks a jab.
Santos lands a jab.
Santos with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Walls checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Santos.
Santos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Walls looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
Santos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Walls under the eye.
Santos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Santos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Walls lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Santos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Santos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Walls goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Santos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Santos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Walls keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos misses with a double jab
and Walls counters with a solid body kick.
Santos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Walls can pounce on him.
Santos moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Santos misses its intended target.
Santos works the jab nicely.
Jab by Santos.
Santos throws a hook to the side of Walls's head but Walls sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Walls slips under a jab.
Walls moves away from the strike by Santos.
Santos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A lazy left from Santos finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walls displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santos throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Walls checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T4#
Donk. Santos catches Walls right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Walls.
Walls tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Walls.
Santos lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Walls slips under a jab from Santos.
Walls moves out of range as Santos strikes.
Santos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Walls blocks a jab.
Santos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walls avoids the body shot from Santos.
Walls throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Santos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos sizes up Walls with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Santos misses.
Walls defending well as Santos loads up on a big left hand.
Walls throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kelvin Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Santos misses the target.
A head kick misses from Walls.
Walls throws a head kick that misses.
Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walls sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santos misses with a straight right.
Walls moves out of range of the strikes.
Santos misses with a lunging right hand
and Walls counters with a nice uppercut.
Walls throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Walls throws a shot from downtown. Santos moves away and avoids it.
Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walls manages to avoid it.
Santos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walls tries to move into range but Santos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Walls throws a jab when Santos was well out of range.
Santos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Walls misses with a kick to the body.
Walls tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos lands a nice looking body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Walls might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Santos has got the better of the exchanges.
Walls walks into a jab.#T1#
Walls connects with a body shot.
Santos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Walls takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Walls throws a series of punches but Santos moves out of range.
Walls swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walls can do to turn this around?
Santos thuds his right hand into Walls's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice body punch from Santos.
Walls uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Santos misses with a hook. Walls ducked under it nicely.
Walls avoids the body shot from Santos.
Santos lands a glancing blow to the side of Walls's head.
Santos changes levels and scores with a jab 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!
Walls pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Santos is looking to counter punch.
Walls on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Walls is breathing heavily.#T2#
Santos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Walls in his tracks.
Jab, jab by Santos - just one landing.
Santos cracks Walls with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A left lands for Santos.
Walls throws a push kick but Santos slaps the foot to one side.
Nice jab there from Santos.
Walls checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Walls steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Walls ducks right into an uppercut from Santos.
Santos lands a nice hook to Walls's body. Walls takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Santos misses the target.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos with a hook.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Walls tries to work over Santos's front leg with a kick but Santos checks it.
Santos misses with a looping right.
Kelvin Santos is winning the standup battle so far.
Walls does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T3#
Walls uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
Walls throws a counter combo.
Santos's corner calls for a 1-2. Santos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Walls needs to keep his hands up - Santos had a free shot at his head there.
Santos lands a jab to Walls's midsection.
Walls slips a straight right by Santos.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Santos checks a leg kick.
Walls has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Santos throws a good cross that connects.
Walls throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santos throws out a loose jab but Walls uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walls slips a straight right by Santos.
Walls on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Walls takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Walls throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santos connects with a body shot.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos connects with a looping right hand.
Santos jabs at Walls's body.
Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santos tests Walls's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Santos throws a big shot that misses.
Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walls sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santos loads up on a big right hand but Walls slips the punch.
Walls throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily.
Walls has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Santos finds it's way round the side to connect with Walls's head.
Jab from Santos.
Santos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Walls stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Walls is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos lands a nice shot that snaps Walls's head back.
Walls takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Walls keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walls throws a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kelvin Santos dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Walls lands a front kick.
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Walls follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Santos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Walls. Walls circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Santos misses with a straight right.
Walls pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walls.
Santos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Santos duly obliges.
Walls moves forwards but Santos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walls.
Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walls sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walls.
Walls counters with a body kick.
Walls swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santos misses with a looping right.
Walls replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Santos blocks it well.
Santos looks to land a combination but Walls avoids it well. #T1#
Walls takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Walls is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Walls misses the shot to the body.
Santos with a nice cross.
Santos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Santos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Santos throws an off balance right hand
and Walls counters with a leg kick.
Santos misses with a straight left.
Walls scores with a kick to the midsection.
Walls throws a big shot that misses.
Santos blocks a head kick by Walls.
Walls shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Walls lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos connects with a nice looking jab.
Walls takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Santos jabs Walls to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Walls takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Santos scores with a hook.
Walls swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Walls gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Santos.
Walls throws the kick towards the body but Santos avoids it.
Walls walks into a straight right hand from Santos.
Santos misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walls uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santos.
Santos on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Santos lands with a good body shot.
Santos throws out a loose jab but Walls uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santos cracks Walls with a right hand to the side of the head.
Walls misses with a body kick. #T3#
Santos tries to bum rush Walls with a series of wild strikes but Walls uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walls is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Santos with a body shot.
Santos lands a glancing blow to the side of Walls's head.
Nice defenses there by Walls.
Walls is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Santos rather than just go for the knockout.
Santos misses with an uppercut
and Walls counters with an outside leg kick.
Walls ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walls counters with an outside leg kick.
Walls misses with a low kick.
Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walls.
Walls throws a body kick that misses.
Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walls.
Santos misses with a right hand
and Walls counters with a nice body kick.
Santos lands a nice looking body shot.
Walls displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santos throws out the jab. #T4#
Santos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Walls counters with a head kick. That will keep Santos thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Santos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Walls looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walls tries to land a front kick but Santos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Walls tries to move into range but Santos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walls misses with a lunging right hand
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santos.
Santos thuds his right hand into Walls's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walls manages to avoid it.
Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santos misses with a hook. Walls ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kelvin Santos clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Santos loads up on a big right hand but Walls slips the punch.
Santos lands with an overhand left.
Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walls.
Walls on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Walls shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Walls takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Santos punishes Walls's body with a nice straight punch.
Walls throws a jab when Santos was well out of range.
Santos looks to throw the jab but Walls is out of range.
Santos connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walls throws a jab when Santos was well out of range.
Santos with a hook.
Santos connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Walls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walls throws a poor cross that misses
and Santos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Walls, right into the meat of the thigh.
Walls avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santos jabs Walls to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Santos throws the left hand but Walls avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Walls's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Walls on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santos connects with the punch.
Santos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Santos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Walls misses with a low kick.
Walls moves out of range as Santos strikes.
Santos connects with a body shot that sends Walls's belly button to the back.
Walls fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Walls on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walls sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santos throws a big shot that misses.
Walls misses with a leg kick.
Santos connects with a right hand. Walls shakes it off.
Santos digs a good body shot into Walls's ribs.
A slow jab from Santos misses its intended target.
Walls uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
Walls misses the shot to the body.
Santos misses with a looping right.
Walls takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santos lands with a shot to the body.
Jab by Walls.
Walls slips under a jab.#T3#
Santos throws a shot to the body.
Santos cracks Walls with a good jab.
Walls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walls on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Santos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Walls on the side of the head.
A big left from Santos misses.
Santos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Santos will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Santos throws a one two combo.
Walls slips under a jab.
Santos catches Walls with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Santos throws a shot from downtown. Walls moves away and avoids it.
Walls takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walls pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Santos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wallss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Santos moves out of range of the body kick from Walls.
Santos misses with a hook to the body
and Walls makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Walls swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Santos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Walls is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Walls uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santos.
Santos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Walls walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Santos connects with a single shot there.
Walls throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walls counters with a nice low kick that buckles Santos's knee momentarily.
Santos punishes Walls's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice straight punches there by Santos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Santos.
Santos throws a jab when Walls was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos throws a shot from downtown. Walls moves away and avoids it.
Walls only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kelvin Santos had his way with Xander Walls in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Santos throws out a powerful jab.
Nice jab there from Santos.
Santos works the jab nicely.
Walls throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Santos throwing a counter right hand but Walls manages to avoid it.
Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walls on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Santos throws a right and a left that Walls avoids nicely.
Santos dips to his left and cracks Walls with an uppercut!
Walls ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Walls avoids the body shot from Santos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Santos.
Santos lands with a hook. Walls tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos throws a big shot that misses.
Santos throws a good cross that connects.
Walls misses with a body shot. #T1#
Walls tries a head kick but it misses.
Walls ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Walls takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Santos misses.
Walls goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Santos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Walls throws out a leg kick but Santos moves out of range and Walls only half commits.
Walls pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walls tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Walls is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Santos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santos jabs Walls right on the nose. Walls blinks but takes it well.
Walls steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Walls takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walls.#T2#
Santos misses with a looping left.
Walls swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walls takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Santos misses with a hook. Walls ducked under it nicely.
Santos thuds his right hand into Walls's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos throws a right hand that misses
and Walls counters with a nice leg kick.
Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walls.
Walls scores with a nice strike.
Walls ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Santos looks to land a right hand but Walls moved out of range.
Santos connects with the punch.
Walls dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Santos looks to throw the jab but Walls is out of range.
Walls gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Santos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Santos misses with a left hand
and Walls counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Walls scores with a spinning back kick!
Walls takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Santos misses with an uppercut
and Walls counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walls misses with a head kick.
Santos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Santos throws the left hand but Walls avoids the punch easily.
Santos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Santos misses the target.
Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walls.
Santos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Walls counters with a leg kick.
Walls connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Walls is just out of range.
Walls looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Walls lands with a kick to the temple. Santos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Walls is just out of range.
Walls is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Santos does it's job there.
Walls chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Walls scores with a jab to the head.
Walls throws a low kick but Santos avoids it.
Walls misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walls moves out of range of the strikes.
Walls follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Santos connects with a single shot there.
Xander Walls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelvin Santos!
Kelvin Santos retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: MMA Hype -31-
Date: Feb 05, 2025

#R1##CL#
Mcknight rushes Kat and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Mcknight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcknight lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kat throws a sloppy head kick
and Mcknight counters with a stiff right hand.
A cross from Mcknight lands.
Kat misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Mcknight to counter with a crisp jab.
Mcknight lands with a shot to the body.
Kat looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcknight lands a nice shot that snaps Kat's head back.
Mcknight falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kat counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kat looks for a takedown but Mcknight sprawls well.
A lazy left from Mcknight finds it's target.#T1##CL#
Mcknight moves into range and clinches up with Kat.
Kat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short body shot lands from Mcknight as the two fighters clinch.
Mcknight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kat lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mcknight lands an uppercut.
A short left from Mcknight.
Mcknight scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Mcknight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kat takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kat throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Kat fails with the takedown
and Mcknight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leo Mcknight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Kat.
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 nice combination there by Mcknight.
Kat takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mcknight closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mcknight throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kat looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kat moves forwards but Mcknight connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kat with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Mcknight to counter with a crisp jab.
Leo Mcknight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kat misses with a double jab
letting Mcknight counter with a right hand. #ROC#Kat is rocked!
Kat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mcknight sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcknight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leo Mcknight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Mcknight clinches. #T3##BC#
Mcknight breaks from the clinch.
Mcknight connects with a jab.
Mcknight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kat misses with a combination
and Mcknight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcknight scores with a body shot.
Kat takes a swing at Mcknight's ribcage but misses.
Mcknight is looking for a counter combo.
Mcknight is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kat misses with the combination.
Mcknight lands a jab to the nose.
Good exchange - Mcknight coming out on top.#T4#
A nice combination there by Mcknight.
Mcknight lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mcknight throws a right hand that Kat ducks under and follows up with a left that Kat also avoids with ease.#CL#
Mcknight has closed the distance and engaged Kat in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mcknight.
Mcknight lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Mcknight.
Mcknight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Mcknight.
Mcknight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kat backwards.
Kat is looking to control Mcknight's arms but Mcknight gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kat has his back to the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Mcknight dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Some wild striking there from Mcknight.
Mcknight scores with a shot to the body.
Mcknight closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Leo Mcknight is winning the standup battle so far.
Kat gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leo Mcknight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kat tries for a takedown but Mcknight circles away easily
and Mcknight counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcknight scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mcknight displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcknight scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kat in his tracks.
Mcknight misses with a double jab. #T1#
Kat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mcknight scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Mcknight clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Mcknight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcknight cracks Kat with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kat tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mcknight defends well and Kat ends up having to push Mcknight into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kat shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mcknight is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mcknight scores with a jab to the body.
Mcknight scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kat is still on wobbly legs! Can Mcknight finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kat lands with a nice body punch.
Kat seems to have recovered his senses.
Mcknight catches Kat with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice body punch from Mcknight. #T2##CL#
Mcknight moves into range and clinches up with Kat.#BC#
Mcknight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcknight swats away the attempt to clinch by Kat.
Kat closes the distance but Mcknight moves to the side
and Mcknight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mcknight throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kat on the side of the head.
Mcknight jabs at Kat's body.
Kat goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mcknight throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mcknight cracks Kat with a good jab.
Kat has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Kat has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mcknight finds it's way round the side to connect with Kat's head.
Kat swings widly with a right hand
and Mcknight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kat is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mcknight is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kat.
Mcknight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Mcknight has managed to clinch.
Mcknight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kat takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Mcknight manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Mcknight clinches. #BC#
Mcknight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcknight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kat can do to turn this around?
Kat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mcknight swinging wildly here. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leo Mcknight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Kat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mcknight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mcknight lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Mcknight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Mcknight rushes Kat and presses him up against the cage.
Kat goes for a takedown attempt but Mcknight pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leo Mcknight dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice jab there from Mcknight.
Kat throws a right and a left that Mcknight avoids nicely.
Mcknight thuds a left hand into Kat's body.
Mcknight's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kat under the eye.
Kat throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mcknight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot by Mcknight.
Kat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mcknight counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mcknight is defending well for now.
Kat tries to pull guard but Mcknight holds him up against the cage and eventually Kat drops back down to his feet.
Mcknight lands a right hand. #T1#
Mcknight pushes Kat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Mcknight breaks from the clinch.
Kat walks into a straight right hand from Mcknight.
Nice jab there from Mcknight.
Kat looks to clinch
and Mcknight counters with a nice body shot.
Mcknight scores with a sloppy right hand. Kat should have avoided that one.
Mcknight cracks Kat with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mcknight bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kat's head.
Kat tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mcknight counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Mcknight throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kat stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcknight throws a combination. Kat tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mcknight scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kat in his tracks.
Mcknight throws a one two combo.
Kat throws a head kick that misses.
Mcknight throws a big counter combination but Kat scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kat takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mcknight lands a nice shot that snaps Kat's head back.
Mcknight's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kat under the eye.
Mcknight jabs Kat to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mcknight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Kat throws a right and a left that Mcknight avoids nicely.
Mcknight lands a jab to Kat's midsection.
Kat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mcknight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mcknight's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mcknight duly obliges. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Mcknight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcknight connects with a jab.
Mcknight misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kat is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mcknight makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Mcknight lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Mcknight has Kat up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcknight digs a right hand into Kat's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kat's gas tank.
Kat is stalling here.
Mcknight scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mcknight. #BC#
Mcknight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcknight circles away quickly and effectively.
Felix Kat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leo Mcknight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kat throws a combination that misses
and Mcknight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Mcknight!

Event: NYF Fight Night 58
Date: Feb 05, 2025

#R1#
Booth leaves Tooogood with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tooogood has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Booth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Booth manages to break the clinch.
Tooogood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Broderick Booth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Tooogood.
Booth lands a jab.#CL#
Booth closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tooogood breaks the clinch.
Booth takes a swing at Tooogood's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Booth.#CL#
Booth drives through and clinches with Tooogood against the cage. #T1##BC#
Booth breaks the clinch.
Booth misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Tooogood gets tackled into the cage by Booth. Booth maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Booth. #BC#
Booth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Booth misses with a wild combination.
Booth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tooogood.
Booth stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Booth wants it to stay on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Booth misses the target.
Tooogood moves in looking to clinch but Booth pushes him off.
Tooogood misses with a takedown
and Booth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Tooogood moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Tooogood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Booth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tooogoods head.
Tooogood takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Booth breaks from the clinch.
Tooogood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tooogood fails with the takedown.
Booth lands a jab.
Booth throws a series of punches but Tooogood moves out of range.
Booth misses with a straight left. #CL#
Booth moves into range and clinches up with Tooogood.
Booth is trying to push Tooogood away but Tooogood has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Tooogood tries to stall but Booth uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tooogood jumps guard but Booth stands there with Tooogood around his waist. Tooogood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tooogood looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tooogood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Booth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Booth throws a punch but it's blocked by Tooogood.
Booth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Booth tries to circle away but Tooogood has him pinned against the cage.
Booth lands a hook that snaps the head of Tooogood backwards.
Booth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tooogood has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Booth manages to break the clinch.
Booth misses with a straight left.
Booth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T4#
Booth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tooogood.
Nice cross by Booth.
Tooogood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tooogood shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Booth but Booth pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Booth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Booth scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Tooogood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Booth as he jumps to the side.
Booth catches Tooogood with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tooogood will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Broderick Booth 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#
Booth misses with a two punch combination.
Tooogood staying out of range there.
Booth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tooogood.
Booth jabs at Tooogood's body.
Tooogood changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Booth tries to avoid it but Tooogood manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Booth to the ground. Booth escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tooogood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick from Tooogood lands but Booth takes it in his stride.
Booth works Tooogood's body with a nice hook.
Booth lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Booth scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Booth throws a good cross that connects.
Booth stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Booth wants it to stay on the feet.
Broderick Booth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Tooogood.
Tooogood gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Booth.#T1#
Booth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tooogood under the eye.
Booth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tooogood wants to counter the offense by Booth and move into the clinch position.
Booth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tooogood can do to turn this around?
Booth jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Broderick Booth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tooogood tries to clinch but Booth moves out of range.
Booth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tooogood was well out of range. Poor timing from Booth.
Tooogood is trying hard to land a takedown here. Booth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Booth's corner calls for a 1-2. Booth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Booth misses with a jab to the body
and Tooogood counters with a stiff right hand.
Tooogood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Booth moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Tooogood tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Booth just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tooogood drops down looking for an ankle pick but Booth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tooogood tries to clinch but Booth moves out of range.
Booth lands a jab.
Tooogood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Booth is looking to counter punch.
Tooogood is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Booth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Booth lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Booth darts in and clinches Tooogood up against the cage.
A short right from Booth on the inside.
Tooogood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Booth's elbow.
Booth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Booth swings wildly with an uppercut but Tooogood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tooogood tries to pull guard but Booth holds him up against the cage and eventually Tooogood drops back down to his feet. #T3#
Booth struggles to land a body shot inside as Tooogood controls his hands. #BC#
Booth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Booth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Booth misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Booth misses.
Booth cracks Tooogood with an open hand slap.
Booth throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Tooogood counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Booth looking for a sweep. Not yet Booth, not yet.
Booth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tooogood on the ground.
Tooogood slips nicely into half guard.
Booth is staying active underneath Tooogood, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Tooogood is nestled in close to Booth, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tooogood trying to control from half guard but Booth is working away.
Booth trying to control here.
Tooogood prevents Booth from improving his position.
Booth on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Booth tries to get out of the position.
Tooogood lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Broderick Booth dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tooogood lands a head kick. Booth smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tooogood tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Booth defends well and Tooogood ends up having to push Booth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tooogood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Booth lands a nice looking body shot.
Booth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tooogood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Booth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tooogood shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Booth as he avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Booth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tooogood walks into a left hand.
Booth works Tooogood's body with a nice hook.
Booth's corner calls for a 1-2. Booth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tooogood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Tooogood fails with a takedown attempt.
Broderick Booth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Owen Tooogood.
Booth lands a jab to Tooogood's midsection.
Booth scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A big left from Booth misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tooogood is defended easily by Booth.
Tooogood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice sprawl there from Booth as Tooogood shoots in.
Tooogood misses with a takedown attempt - Booth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
A punch combination from Booth misses.
Tooogood lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Booth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Booth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Booth.
Booth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Booth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Booth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Booth as he connects with a hook.
Tooogood takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tooogood fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Booth takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Booth's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Booth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Booth has had enough of the clinch but Tooogood keeps him there for the moment.
Booth is trying to break the clinch but Tooogood is controlling him.
A short left from Booth.
Tooogood tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Booth smiles and moves away.
Booth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Booth lands with a right hand.
A jab from Booth misses.
Tooogood wants to counter with a clinch but Booth pushes him away.
Booth misses with an uppercut. Tooogood saw that one coming.
Tooogood throws a counter combo.
Nice uppercut there from Booth.#T4#
Tooogood shoots and misses
letting Booth counter with a right hand.
Booth scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A slow jab from Booth misses its intended target. #CL#
Booth pushes Tooogood up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Booth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tooogood fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tooogood has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Booth after a bit of a struggle.
Booth is trying to break the clinch but Tooogood is controlling him.
Tooogood goes for a takedown attempt but Booth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Booth clinches with his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Broderick Booth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Booth, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:25
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:25

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

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

#R1##CL2#
Ali fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chung, pushing him back against the cage.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Chung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ali lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Ali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chung backwards.
Ali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ali.
Chung misses with a body punch.
Ali lands an uppercut.
Chung tries a body shot but Ali blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chung.
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali digs a right hand into Chung's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chung's gas tank.
Chung swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Ali manages to break the clinch.
Ali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Ali throws the left hand but Chung avoids the punch easily.
Chung looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Chung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Chung comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chung connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ali. Ali circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ali walks into a left hand.
Chung misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chung connects with a superb combination that knocks Ali out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Chung before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Ali!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ramon Chung!
Ramon Chung made sure to mention his sponsor, Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview.

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

#R1#
Parks defending well as Odom loads up on a big left hand.
Parks ducks under a wild hook from Odom.
Odom scores with a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Odom as Parks shoots in.
Parks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Parks goes for a double leg but Odom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Odom continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aydin Parks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parks looking for a takedown.
Odom can't find room to land a body shot as Parks controls the action.
Parks drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Odom gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Odom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Odom stuffs the takedown attempt from Parks. Parks gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Parks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Odom tries to buck Parks off but Parks is having none of it.
Parks cracks Odom with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Odom taking punishment in the form of punches. #T1#
Parks lands a decent elbow from side control.
Parks lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Odom down. #CUT#It looks like Eddie Odom has been cut.
Parks lands a nice forearm strike.
Odom manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Parks slips a nice elbow through Odom's hands, connecting with Odom's forehead.
Odom is trying to maintain the position but Parks is very close to passing his half guard.
Parks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Odom has hold of Parks's hands but Parks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Parks connects with a nice short shot to Odom's temple.
Parks working over Odom with some ground and pound. Odom looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#Odom is rocked!
Parks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Odom is still in real trouble! Can Parks finish him?
Parks landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Parks lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Odom! More strikes land and this one is all over! Parks jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aydin Parks!

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