Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Dredd vs Hall
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Kelly misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Vrjalya.
Kelly throws a hook but Vrjalya blocks it.
Vrjalya attempts a counter takedown but Kelly avoids it well and moves away.
Kelly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vrjalya.
Kelly misses with a body shot #TD#
so Vrjalya counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya passes into half guard. #SUB#
Vrjalya wants to work for an arm triangle but Kelly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kelly is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Vrjalya is looking to advance position but Kelly won't allow it.
Kelly is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vrjalya trying to pass the guard but Kelly defending well. #SUB#
Vrjalya is looking for a kimura but Kelly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vrjalya to get the leverage.
Vrjalya is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Vrjalya wants to take Kelly's back but he can't do it this time.
Vrjalya controlling the position easily from mount.
Vrjalya trying to control but Kelly is having none of it. #T2#
Kelly is trying desperately to improve position.
Vrjalya controlling the position easily from mount.
Kelly prevents Vrjalya from taking his back.#SUB#
Vrjalya looking for a guillotine from mount but Kelly is having none of it.
Kelly is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kelly slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vrjalya passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kelly!
Kelly prevents Vrjalya from taking his back.#T3#
Vrjalya is working hard here to advance position.
Kelly really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kelly has given up his back. Will we see Vrjalya going for some submissions?
You can see the frustration on Kelly's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Vrjalya looking for the choke from the back.
Kelly tries to roll but Vrjalya sticks to his back. #SUB#
Vrjalya seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Kelly's chin but Kelly turns very nicely into Vrjalya's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Kelly.
Vrjalya manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kelly manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T4#
Vrjalya is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kelly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vrjalya's guard. #REVB#
Kelly trying to control but Vrjalya is working from the bottom.
Kelly postures up in Vrjalya's guard and throws a big left but Vrjalya blocks it.
Vrjalya working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vrjalya is on top in guard. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vrjalya works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vrjalya is looking to take a break and control but Kelly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kelly regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Vrjalya dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kelly misses with an uppercut. Vrjalya saw that one coming.
Vrjalya attempts a counter takedown but Kelly avoids it well and moves away.
Vrjalya slips under a jab.
Vrjalya appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Vrjalya is just out of range.
Kelly swings widly with a right hand #TD#
so Vrjalya counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vrjalya passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kelly is looking to regain half guard here but Vrjalya keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly keeps trying to improve his position.
Vrjalya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kelly can do to turn this around?
Vrjalya is looking to take a break and control but Kelly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Kelly is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kelly won't allow Vrjalya to pass to mount. #SUB#
Vrjalya is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kelly has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kelly is looking for a sweep. Vrjalya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vrjalya is trying to control. Kelly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Vrjalya seems to be looking for submissions.
Kelly tries to get to full guard but Vrjalya has control of the leg.
Vrjalya is keen to just control but Kelly is a slippery customer.
Vrjalya passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kelly is squirming around, avoiding Vrjalya's attempts to control the action.
Vrjalya controlling from the full mount.
Kelly is working to get back to half guard.
Kelly gets back to half guard.#T3#
Vrjalya is looking to advance position but Kelly won't allow it.
Vrjalya works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kelly is desperately trying to improve his position but Vrjalya has a good base and remains in mount.
Kelly is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Vrjalya has taken his back. #SUB#
Vrjalya has got one arm under Kelly's chin. This could be trouble... Kelly trying to control the other hand but Vrjalya gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Kelly has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ken Vrjalya!
Ken Vrjalya made sure to mention his sponsor, Fantasy Threads in his post fight interview.

Event: SYN 1069 Stark vs Stonk II
Date: May 10, 2024

#R1#
Seran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson moves out of range as Seran strikes.
Seran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Donk. Seran catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Seran has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses. #TD#
Seran scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson is wriggling around but Seran manages to pass to half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Seran. #SUB#
Seran looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Seran stops Johnson from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Johnson wants to stand back up but Seran manages to pass into side control.
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Seran asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Seran is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Seran is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well. #ES2#
Johnson throws Seran to one side and escapes!#T2#
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Seran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Seran.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Seran is able to avoid easily.
Seran misses with the combination.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Seran stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Seran.#CL#
Seran has taken the fight to the clinch.
Seran is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Seran is working for takedown but Johnson is calmly controlling the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seran pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seran goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olyn Seran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seran goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seran tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Seran's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Seran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Seran lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seran backwards.
Seran tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Seran as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Seran.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seran scores with a shoulder strike.
Seran tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seran keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Seran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Seran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seran lands a shot to the body.
Seran lands with a left to the head.
Seran wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Seran lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seran works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Seran backwards. #T4#
Seran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seran misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Seran lands a body punch.
Seran lands a body punch.
Seran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Seran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seran presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Seran is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Seran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with some punches.
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 Olyn Seran will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Seran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Seran misses.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Seran tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson swings for the body but Seran moves out of range.
Seran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Seran misses with a hook.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Seran with a body shot.
Seran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seran fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Seran slips a straight right by Johnson.
Seran tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seran checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Seran feinted with a counter takedown.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Seran takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Seran lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Johnson thumps Seran with a low kick.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Seran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Nice defenses there by Seran.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Seran.
The fighters circling - Seran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Seran attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Seran misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Seran fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Seran is now in Johnson's guard.
Seran prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Seran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Seran trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Seran drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Seran jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Seran wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seran prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Johnson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Seran throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Seran tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson throws the left hand but Seran avoids the punch easily.
Seran appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Seran.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Seran is out of range.
Seran throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.
Seran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Seran is just out of range.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD#
Seran shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Seran tries to pass. #SUB#
Seran drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Seran off! Seran jumps back into Johnson's guard. #T3#
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Seran from controlling successfully.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Seran tries to pass.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Seran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Seran isn't so interested in that idea.
Seran advances to half guard.
Seran wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
Johnson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Seran is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Seran is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson is looking to escape.#SUB#
Seran is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Seran is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well. #SUB#
Seran seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson is trying to escape back to his feet but Seran uses the scramble to pass into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Olyn Seran will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Seran misses with a body shot.
Seran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
A jab from Seran misses.
Seran looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Johnson tries to counter it with a takedown but Seran pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Seran throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Champ Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson moves out of range as Seran strikes.
Johnson feints a counter leg kick.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seran was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Seran dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
As Johnson tries to get set, Seran tries to push him back and clinch up but Johnson manages to avoid the attempt.
Seran misses with a low kick.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seran moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Seran's belly button to the back.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seran.
Seran thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Seran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson checks a low kick from Seran.
Johnson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Seran rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Seran tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seran.
Johnson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Seran or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
Seran lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Seran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Seran throws a big shot that misses.
Champ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson throws a low kick but Seran moves out of range easily.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Seran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seran doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Olyn Seran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Johnson thuds his right hand into Seran's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Seran checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Seran.
Seran misses the jab.#TD#
Seran changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson pushes Seran away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Seran gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Seran controls the position from side control.
Johnson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Seran is controlling him well.#ES2#
Johnson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Seran throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Seran.
Seran fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Seran tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Seran scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson connects with a body shot.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Seran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Seran misses.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Seran moves into the clinch.
Seran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Seran's head.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Olyn Seran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Seran.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Seran.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Champ Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot in the inside from Seran.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Champ Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Seran has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olyn Seran!
An out of breath Olyn Seran thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Champ Johnson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wasn't my night tonight, hats off to my opponent. I'm going to recover and get back in the gym as soon as possible. In this game all you can do it win or learn, and it's my time to learn tonight. Thanks to all the fans that came out to support me. I'll be back stronger next time.'.

Event: HZN 17 Harris V Rutger
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Darawan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keane.
Darawan misses the shot to the body.
Darawan looks to throw the jab but Keane is out of range.
Keane looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petcharon Darawan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darawan throws a poor cross that misses
and Darawan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Petcharon Darawan has been cut.
Darawan misses with a jab to the body
enabling Keane to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Darawan is rocked!
Darawan sizes up Keane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Darawan throws a poor cross that misses
and Keane counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Darawan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darawan throws out the jab.
Keane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Keane walks into a left hand.
Darawan seems to have got his legs back now.#ROC#Keane is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Darawan.
Keane is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Keane is still on wobbly legs! Can Darawan finish him?#CL#
Darawan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Darawan blocks an uppercut.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keane throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darawan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darawan maintains plum control as Keane tries to back straight out! Darawan connects with one knee! Two knees! Three, four, five, six...seven unasnwered knees! Keane blocks the eight but eats the ninth - then collapses! Oh the brutality!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knees). Petcharon Darawan!
During a confident post fight interview, Petcharon Darawan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: White Jr vs Furioto
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Vera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Capac counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Capac trying to control the action but Vera is working from the bottom.
Vera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Capac.
Vera tries to kick Capac off but Capac keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Capac not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Capac not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vera is trying to stand.
Capac thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vera's head.
Vera is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vera is staying active underneath Capac, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Capac looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Capac 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.
Capac lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
Vera wants to get back to his feet.
Capac throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Capac throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Capac not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Capac stops Vera from getting back to his feet.
Capac drops an elbow to the side of Vera's head.
We've been hearing that Capac has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Capac wants to control but Vera is keeping him busy.
Vera is trying to stand up here but Capac is controlling him well.
Capac throwing shots but Vera is blocking nicely.
Vera looks like he's trying to stand up. #ES2#
Vera kicks Capac off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
Vera throws a shot from downtown. Capac moves away and avoids it.
Vera misses with a looping right.
Capac slips a jab and a cross from Vera.
Capac drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vera sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - Vera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Capac tries to counter with a takedown but Vera is quick to defend against it.
Capac takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Capac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vera.
Vera throws a jab but it's blocked by Capac.
Capac feinted with a counter takedown.
Vera looks to throw the jab but Capac is out of range.
Capac appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vera digs a good hook to Capac's body. #T3#
Vera misses with a straight right.
Capac attempts a counter takedown but Vera avoids it well and moves away.
Vera swings for the body but Capac moves out of range.
Capac appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vera misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Vera does it's job there.
Marco Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vera throws out a loose jab but Capac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marco Vera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vera just misses with a punch to the body.
Capac feinted with a counter takedown.
Vera misses with a double jab.
Vera throws the left hand but Capac avoids the punch easily.
Capac changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Vera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Capac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vera misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Capac counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Capac.

Vera pushes Capac off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vera misses the jab.
Vera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Capac.
Vera falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
so Capac counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Capac prevents Vera from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capac tries to free his leg and advance position but Vera is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Vera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Vera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Capac doesn't seem bothered though.
Vera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Capac appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marco Vera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vera scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Capac tries to move into range but Vera moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Capac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vera.
Capac appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capac takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Capac takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Vera closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Capac displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vera throws out the jab.
Vera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Capac attempts a counter takedown but Vera avoids it well and moves away.
Vera lands a jab to Capac's midsection.
Vera cracks Capac with an open hand slap.
Capac walks into a straight right hand from Vera.
Vera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vera looks to land a right hand but Capac moved out of range.
Capac tries to counter with a takedown but Vera is quick to defend against it.
Capac drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Capac ducks under a wild hook from Vera.
Capac drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vera sprawls and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vera throws a big shot that misses.
Vera misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Capac counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vera!
Vera is trying to get back to his feet.
Capac working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Capac scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vera to see if he's OK.
An elbow from Capac crashes against the mat.
Vera is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Capac wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vera keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Capac stalls from top position.#T3#
Capac trying to control the action but Vera is working from the bottom.
Capac lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Vera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vera is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Capac works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Vera is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Capac has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Capac cracks Vera with a big elbow.
Capac scores with a couple of short elbows.
Vera wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Capac creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vera sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
Capac landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capac prevents Vera from escaping the position.
Vera seems a little lost for a moment, as Capac dominates the positioning.
Vera taking a bit of punishment here - Capac scoring with strikes.
Capac scoring with punches and elbows.
Vera is pushing Capac's head away, looking to escape. Capac manages to hold on to the position though.
Vera is not content to let Capac control the position.
Vera is working to avoid the ground and pound but Capac connects with a decent elbow.
Capac trying to control the position but Vera is working away.
Vera is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vera is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Vera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Capac takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vera misses with a combination #TD#
and Capac counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Capac.
Vera wants to stand but Capac is controlling the position.
Capac trying to control but Vera is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vera wants to stand and escape but Capac is having none of it.
Capac with a nice head shot there.
Capac postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Vera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Capac.
Capac throwing strikes from guard but Vera blocks nicely. #ES2#
Vera is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Capac presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Good body shot from Capac.
Capac lands a body shot.
Vera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Capac presses Vera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Capac backwards.
Vera blocks a body shot from Capac.
A short right from Capac.
Capac lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vera scores with a shoulder strike.
Capac misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Capac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Capac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Capac makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manco Capac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Capac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Capac is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vera is defending well.
Capac throws a head punch that misses.
Capac lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vera prevents a body shot from Capac.
Capac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Capac is working for takedown but Vera is calmly controlling the position for now.
Capac misses with a short punch on the inside.
Capac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marco Vera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Capac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vera's elbow.
Vera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Capac can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manco Capac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capac lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Capac tries to throw a body punch but Vera avoids it by throwing Capac back against the cage.
Capac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Capac wants a takedown but no success here.
Vera stalls. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Vera.
A short right from Vera on the inside.
Capac scores with a shoulder strike.
Capac keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vera's efforts to push away.
Vera lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Capac.
Capac softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Vera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vera throws out a powerful jab.
Vera lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Vera clinches. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Capac misses with some punches.
Vera tries to break the clinch but Capac is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Vera's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vera struggles to land a body shot inside as Capac controls his hands.
Capac lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Capac scores with a hook to the body.
Capac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vera has had enough of the clinch but Capac keeps him there for the moment.
Capac throws a head punch that misses.
Capac pushes Vera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Capac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vera's elbow.
Vera is trying to force a seperation but Capac has the dominant position.
Vera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Capac - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Capac.
Vera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vera misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Capac on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Vera!

Event: DMMA 308 Brown vs Kwong
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Osuna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Licht jabs Osuna right on the nose. Osuna blinks but takes it well.
Osuna on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Osuna throws a hook but Licht blocks it.
Licht uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Osuna has time to react.
Licht takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#It looks like Nord Licht has been cut.
Licht defending well as Osuna loads up on a big left hand.
Licht swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Licht bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Osuna's head.
Licht moves out of range of the strikes.
Licht has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Osuna misses with a looping left.
Osuna scores with a jab. Licht acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Licht defending well as Osuna loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Osuna 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Licht jabs Osuna right on the nose. Osuna blinks but takes it well.
Osuna throws a solid leg kick but Licht takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Osuna.
A nice leg kick from Licht, right into the meat of the thigh.
Osuna takes one on the button.
Licht takes one to the side of the head.
Osuna avoids the body shot from Licht.
A little jabbing left from Osuna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Osuna misses with a straight right.
Licht looks to land a right hand but Osuna moved out of range.
Osuna scoring well with a low kick there.
Osuna slips a jab from Licht.
Licht just misses with a punch to the body.
Osuna bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Licht's head backwards.
Osuna cracks Licht with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#Nord Licht's cut is getting worse.
Osuna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Licht.
Osuna throws a jab but it's blocked by Licht.
Osuna connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Licht's hands.#ROC2#Licht is rocked!
Licht tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Osuna was well out of range. Poor timing from Licht.
A little jabbing left from Osuna on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Osuna! Licht is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joaquin Osuna!
A relieved looking Joaquin Osuna thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Barboza vs Veainu
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Kelly misses with a body shot.
Tong Panong moves out of range of the strikes.
Kelly misses with a straight left.
Tong Panong slips a straight right by Kelly.
And Tong Panong tries to counter it with a takedown but Kelly pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kelly swings for the body but Tong Panong moves out of range.
Kelly defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tong Panong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pat Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kelly throws an overhand right that lands on Tong Panong's shoulder, as Tong Panong tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Kelly lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Tong Panong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kelly circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Kelly to counter with a crisp jab.
Kelly lands a nice shot to the body.
Tong Panong moves out of range as Kelly strikes.
Kelly throws a hook to the side of Tong Panong's head but Tong Panong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kelly sets himself, and Tong Panong steps forward looking for the clinch! Kelly avoids it this time.#T2#
Kelly stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Tong Panong shoots in and bounces Kelly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kelly keeping moving, preventing Tong Panong from controlling successfully.
Kelly has control of Tong Panong's left arm, preventing Tong Panong from doing any damage. #SUB#
Kelly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tong Panong is aware though and is defending well.
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Tong Panong is in close to Kelly's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kelly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tong Panong is one step ahead there.
Kelly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tong Panong preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Kelly keeps moving.
Kelly seems keen to control Tong Panong's posture.
Tong Panong is pushing down on Kelly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kelly is fighting to maintain full guard but Tong Panong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kelly tries to roll over but Tong Panong keeps him under control.
Kelly works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Kelly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tong Panong won't allow Kelly to sweep him here.
Tong Panong trying to control but Kelly is working from the bottom. #T4#
Kelly trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Tong Panong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kelly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tong Panong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kelly is keeping the position for now.
Kelly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly wants to sweep here but Tong Panong controlling him for the moment.
Kelly is trying to keep Tong Panong in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Kelly dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tong Panong takes one to the side of the head.
Kelly throws a jab when Tong Panong was well out of range.
Tong Panong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kelly misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong throws out a counter right but Kelly avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Tong Panong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tong Panong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tong Panong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Kelly scores with a jab to the body.
Tong Panong moves forwards but Kelly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tong Panong goes for a double leg but Kelly avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kelly continues to drive forward.
Kelly slips under a jab.
Tong Panong tries to close the distance and clinch but Kelly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Kelly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Tong Panong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tong Panong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kelly counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
Tong Panong avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Kelly sets himself, and Tong Panong steps forward looking for the clinch! Kelly avoids it this time.
Kelly misses with a jab to the body
and Tong Panong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kelly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kelly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tong Panong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kelly circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kelly counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Tong Panong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kelly.
Tong Panong avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Tong Panong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tong Panong tries to clinch there but Kelly circles away.
A quick step to the side and Kelly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Kelly.
Kelly digs a good body shot into Tong Panong's ribs.
Kelly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kelly has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T4#
Tong Panong lands a body shot.
Kelly throws a jab but it's blocked by Tong Panong.
Kelly misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Tong Panong counters by clinching up.
Tong Panong trying to control the position but instead, Kelly has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tong Panong into the cage.
Tong Panong looking for a takedown.
Pat Kelly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
Kelly is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kelly tries to stall but Tong Panong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tong Panong lands a left hand.
Kelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tong Panong can do to turn this around?
Tong Panong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tong Panong blocks a body shot from Kelly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Kelly dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tong Panong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tong Panong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kelly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kelly cracks Tong Panong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kelly throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly misses with an uppercut. Tong Panong saw that one coming.
Kelly moves out of range as Tong Panong throws a body kick.
Kelly tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tong Panong manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Tong Panong takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Tong Panong drives through and clinches with Kelly against the cage.
Kelly misses with a punch to the body.
Tong Panong lands a nice uppercut.
Kelly looking to slow down the pace here.
Kelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tong Panong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kelly backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Pat Kelly has been cut.
Tong Panong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kelly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tong Panong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kelly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kelly lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Kelly misses with a body shot.
Kelly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Tong Panong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kelly sprawls well initially but Tong Panong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!
Tong Panong is trying to control the action in half guard but Kelly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Tong Panong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tong Panong is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kelly!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tong Panong wants to take Kelly's back here but Kelly is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T3##SUB2#
Tong Panong goes for an armbar but Kelly turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kelly.
Marc Tong Panong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Tong Panong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kelly postures up.
Kelly prevents Tong Panong from getting back to his feet.
Kelly looking to pass the guard.
Kelly trying to control but Tong Panong is working from the bottom.
Tong Panong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Kelly stopping the sweep attempt from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
Tong Panong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tong Panong throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kelly content to stall in guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kelly forces his way into half guard.
Tong Panong flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pat Kelly.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kelly, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Kelly!
In his post fight interview, Pat Kelly started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Marc Tong Panong spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm slowing down.... I need to rethink seriously about my future'.

Event: UCF 17: Smith v Payakaroon
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Parera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kahnwald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parera misses with a hook
letting Kahnwald counter with a right hand.
Parera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Parera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kahnwald is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Parera.
Parera throws a looping overhand right but Kahnwald ducks down to avoid it.
Kahnwald attempts a counter takedown but Parera avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Parera misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Kahnwald misses the target.
Parera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahnwald manages to avoid it.
Parera just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahnwald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parera misses with a hook.
Parera throws a predictable looking body shot
and Parera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Parera.
Parera throws an overhand right that lands on Kahnwald's shoulder, as Kahnwald tries to avoid the shot.
Kahnwald drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parera sprawls and moves away.
Parera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kahnwald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kahnwald attempts a counter takedown but Parera avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Parera swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Kahnwald counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kahnwald is working Parera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kahnwald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Kahnwald is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kahnwald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kahnwald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Parera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kahnwald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kahnwald throws a big right hand that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Parera can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kahnwald throws a big elbow that misses.
Parera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Kahnwald is in close to Parera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Parera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kahnwald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kahnwald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Kahnwald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kahnwald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kahnwald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Parera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Kahnwald is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Kahnwald is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Parera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kahnwald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Kahnwald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahnwald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Parera's guard.
Kahnwald thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Kahnwald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kahnwald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parera defending well though.
Kahnwald prevents Parera from improving his position.
Kahnwald uses his free foot to push down on Parera's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Parera. #T4##SUB#
Kahnwald is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Parera to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Parera shrugs it off.
Kahnwald thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kahnwald postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Parera looks a forlorn figure.
Parera is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kahnwald with shots to the head and body - Parera looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kahnwald putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parera blocking the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Kahnwald dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Parera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kahnwald momentarily.
Parera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Parera lands a right hook to the body.
Kahnwald drops his hands momentarily and Parera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Parera looks to land a combination but Kahnwald avoids it well.
Kahnwald is looking to counter the offense by Parera and move into the clinch.
Parera throws a hook but Kahnwald avoids it easily.
Parera swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kahnwald to counter with a crisp jab.
Parera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parera cracks a nice hook into Kahnwald's ribs.
Parera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Parera misses with a wild body shot.
Parera misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Kahnwald decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Parera's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahnwald throwing strikes from guard but Parera blocks nicely. #T1#
Kahnwald throws a big right hand that misses.
Parera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Parera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kahnwald won't allow Parera to sweep him here.
Kahnwald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Parera can do to turn this around?
Kahnwald with a nice head shot there.
Parera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kahnwald is looking to work some ground and pound but Parera has wrist control.
Parera wants to improve his position but instead Kahnwald has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kahnwald is looking for a kimura but Parera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kahnwald to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kahnwald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
Kahnwald landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Parera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kahnwald.
Kahnwald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kahnwald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parera defending well though.
Kahnwald thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Parera's head.
Kahnwald wants to free his trapped foot but Parera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kahnwald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parera defending well though.
Parera is looking to escape.#T3##SUB#
Kahnwald looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kahnwald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Parera is breathing heavily.
Parera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kahnwald has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Parera defend it? Kahnwald steps over the head and cranks it - Parera is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kahnwald!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonas Kahnwald!
A relieved looking Jonas Kahnwald thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HZN 14 Bollomard v Leben
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
McDonnell moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darawan.
Darawan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDonnell. That did some damage!
McDonnell takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Ger McDonnell has been cut.
McDonnell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Darawan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McDonnell is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like McDonnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good exchange - McDonnell coming out on top.
Darawan misses with a hook to the body
and McDonnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darawan throws a looping overhand right but McDonnell ducks down to avoid it.
Darawan misses with a body shot.
McDonnell throws a good cross that connects.
Darawan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Darawan throws a sloppy head kick
and McDonnell counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonnell.
Darawan throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonnell.
Darawan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDonnell slips a jab from Darawan.
Darawan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonnell.
A jab from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell wants to land a leg kick but Darawan is out of range.
We've been informed that McDonnell has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Darawan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Darawan throws a jab when McDonnell was well out of range.
McDonnell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Darawan looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
McDonnell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Darawan throws a looping overhand right but McDonnell ducks down to avoid it.
Darawan slips a jab from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a right hand that Darawan ducks under and follows up with a left that Darawan also avoids with ease.
Darawan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McDonnell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Darawan throws the kick towards the body but McDonnell avoids it.
McDonnell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Darawan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonnell with a nice calf kick.
Darawan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darawan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonnell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McDonnell misses with a double jab.
McDonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darawan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Darawan.
Nice body punch from McDonnell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darawan misses with a straight right.
McDonnell appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
McDonnell punishes Darawan's body with a nice straight punch.
McDonnell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Darawan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonnell.
Darawan connects with the punch.
McDonnell lands a jab to the nose.
Darawan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Darawan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Darawan misses with a hook
and McDonnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonnell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Darawan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
Darawan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonnell.
Darawan loads up on a big right hand but McDonnell slips the punch.
McDonnell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Darawan lands a slapping body shot.
McDonnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darawan is looking to counter punch.
McDonnell digs a good hook to Darawan's body.
McDonnell looks to land a left hand but Darawan moved out of range nicely.
McDonnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darawan.
Darawan misses with a hook to the body
letting McDonnell counter with a right hand. #T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a looping overhand right but Darawan ducks down to avoid it.
McDonnell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Darawan.
McDonnell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Darawan.
Darawan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDonnell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Darawan. Darawan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDonnell slips under a jab from Darawan.
McDonnell defending well as Darawan loads up on a big left hand.
McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darawan.
McDonnell misses with a hook.
A jab from McDonnell finds it's way through Darawan's defenses.
McDonnell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Darawan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nice uppercut there from McDonnell.
Petcharon Darawan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darawan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDonnell throws a shot from downtown. Darawan moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonnell misses the target.
Darawan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonnell blocks a jab.
Donk. Darawan catches McDonnell right on the button with a cross.#T4#
McDonnell throws a hook but Darawan blocks it.
Darawan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Darawan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonnell.
Darawan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McDonnell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Darawan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonnell with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDonnell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Darawan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Darawan.
Darawan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonnell.
Darawan lands a nice looking body shot.
Darawan throws a head kick that misses.
Darawan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McDonnell misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonnell throws a hook but Darawan avoids it easily.
Darawan misses with an uppercut
and Darawan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from McDonnell, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ger McDonnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ger McDonnell's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A shot to the liver by McDonnell. Beautiful body shot.
McDonnell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Darawan.
Darawan misses with a hook
letting McDonnell counter with a right hand.
McDonnell punishes Darawan's body with a nice straight punch.
McDonnell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Darawan looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darawan.
McDonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from McDonnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Darawan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonnell scores with a jab. Darawan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDonnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from McDonnell misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Darawan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDonnell cracks Darawan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McDonnell stuns Darawan with a nice body shot, before stepping 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!
Darawan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Darawan moves out of range as McDonnell strikes.#T1#
Darawan misses with a hook
and McDonnell counters with a straight right hand.
Darawan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonnell.
Darawan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McDonnell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Darawan at a distance.
McDonnell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDonnell scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDonnell.
McDonnell lands a nice hook to Darawan's body. Darawan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Darawan pushes McDonnell up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonnell tries to work over Darawan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McDonnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonnell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonnell lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from McDonnell. #BC2#
McDonnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDonnell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Darawan. #T2#
Darawan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McDonnell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Darawan misses the shot to the body.
McDonnell connects with a leg kick.
Darawan moves to clinch but McDonnell breaks away
enabling McDonnell to counter with a crisp jab.
Darawan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Darawan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonnell misses with a looping left.
Darawan throws the left hand but McDonnell avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonnell.
Darawan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonnell.
Ger McDonnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonnell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McDonnell with a nice cross.
Darawan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDonnell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Darawan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#That has opened up Ger McDonnell's cut even more.
Darawan scores with a nice head shot.
Darawan ducks right into an uppercut from McDonnell. #T3#
Darawan is looking to clinch but McDonnell is avoiding it.
McDonnell tests Darawan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Darawan misses with an uppercut. McDonnell saw that one coming.
McDonnell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McDonnell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McDonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darawan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
McDonnell lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonnell. Darawan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darawan ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
Darawan throws a jab when McDonnell was well out of range.
Darawan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McDonnell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Darawan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonnell.
McDonnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darawan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDonnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darawan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonnell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Darawan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
Darawan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darawan manages to avoid it.
Darawan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonnell slips a jab from Darawan.
McDonnell misses with a double jab.
McDonnell slips a straight right by Darawan.
Darawan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonnell throws out the jab.
Darawan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - McDonnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonnell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McDonnell scores with a leg kick.
McDonnell tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut lands for McDonnell. That snapped Darawan's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonnell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Darawan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Darawan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ger McDonnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ger McDonnell's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Darawan misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by McDonnell.
Darawan throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from McDonnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Darawan thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonnell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darawan misses the body punch
and McDonnell counters with a left to the body.
McDonnell misses the shot to the body.
McDonnell jabs at Darawan's body.
Darawan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Darawan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDonnell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDonnell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donk. McDonnell catches Darawan right on the button with a cross.
Darawan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from Darawan misses the target.
Darawan throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as McDonnell blocks the low kick.
McDonnell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Darawan under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by McDonnell. Beautiful body shot.
McDonnell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
McDonnell connects with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonnell.
Darawan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Darawan cracks McDonnell with a good jab.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darawan.
McDonnell avoids the body shot from Darawan.
Darawan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonnell.
McDonnell with a nice calf kick.
McDonnell lands a slapping body shot.
McDonnell blocks the body kick.
McDonnell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darawan.
A slow jab from Darawan misses its intended target.
Darawan throws out a loose jab but McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonnell lands a nice shot that snaps Darawan's head back.
McDonnell looks to throw the jab but Darawan is out of range.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Darawan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonnell misses with a straight left.
Darawan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Darawan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petcharon Darawan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darawan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonnell moves away.
McDonnell lands a right hook to the body.
Darawan tries to close the distance and clinch up but McDonnell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Darawan tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonnell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Darawan throws a looping overhand right but McDonnell ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like McDonnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Darawan misses the shot to the body.
McDonnell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Darawan throws a sloppy head kick
and McDonnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonnell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Darawan throws a lazy right hand but McDonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonnell checks a leg kick nicely.
McDonnell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Darawan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darawan misses with a looping right.
Darawan misses with a hook.
Darawan tries a head kick but it misses.
Darawan misses with a body shot. #T3#
McDonnell scores with a jab.
Darawan walks into a jab.
A low kick lands for McDonnell.
Darawan misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonnell! But no joy.
Darawan throws a leg kick but McDonnell sees it coming and moves out of range.
McDonnell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Darawan with a body shot.
Nice body punch from McDonnell.
McDonnell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDonnell blocks a jab.
Darawan throws a looping overhand right but McDonnell ducks down to avoid it.
Darawan throws a big shot that misses.
Darawan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell throws a one two combo.
A swing and a miss from Darawan.
Darawan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Darawan.
Darawan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Darawan thows a leg kick but McDonnell checks it
and McDonnell counters with a three punch combo that has Darawan backing up. Darawan nods at McDonnell to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Darawan throws a shot from downtown. McDonnell moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by McDonnell.
McDonnell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by McDonnell.
Darawan misses with a lunging right hand
and McDonnell counters with a stiff right hand.
Darawan lands a lovely overhand right.
Darawan misses with a shot to the body
enabling McDonnell to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Darawan misses with a left hand
and McDonnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonnell.
McDonnell walks into a stiff left hand from Darawan.
Darawan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDonnell throws a counter combo.
McDonnell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonnell jabs at Darawan's body.
Darawan misses with a head kick.
McDonnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Darawan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice uppercut lands for McDonnell. That snapped Darawan's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for McDonnell. That snapped Darawan's head back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ger McDonnell!
A very excited looking Ger McDonnell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Petcharon Darawan had this to say: 'I have nothing to say.'.

Event: SYN 1064 Diggs vs McCarthy
Date: Mar 29, 2024

#R1#
Johnson slips a straight right by Diaz.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz checks the leg kick.
As Johnson backs off Diaz throws a huge counter combo but Johnson manages to avoid it all.
Diaz throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good exchange - Diaz coming out on top.
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diaz just manages to avoid it.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Donk. Johnson catches Diaz right on the button with a cross.
Diaz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Diaz settles back down.
Johnson catches Diaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Johnson has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for Johnson.#T2#
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diaz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diaz is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Diaz backs away, Johnson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Johnson lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Diaz connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.#T3#
Diaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.#CL#
Johnson clinches. #BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Diaz wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diaz sprawls and moves away.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
A low kick lands for Diaz.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson misses the jab.
Diaz with a jab.#T4#
Johnson slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson misses with a low kick. #CL#
Johnson rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Diaz.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That kick from Diaz tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Diaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
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 Champ Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Diaz throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diaz.
Diaz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson slips a straight right by Diaz.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Champ Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Diaz 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.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz misses with a straight left. #T1#
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diaz is able to avoid easily.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Diaz tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diaz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diaz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Johnson moved away.#T2#
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Diaz avoids it well and moves away.
Diaz wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Diaz throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diaz 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 Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Diaz throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz misses with a looping right.#T3#
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diaz scores with a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Diaz misses.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Johnson swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diaz.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
Johnson moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Diaz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Diaz's ribs.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diaz.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Julian Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diaz.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson 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.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Diaz takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Diaz's leg but Diaz calmly moves out of range.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson 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.
Diaz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Diaz settles back down.
Johnson jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range. #T1#
A big right from Diaz misses.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Diaz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Diaz is just out of range.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Diaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Diaz keeps it at a distance.
Diaz throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diaz.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson tries to clinch up.#T2#
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Nice shot by Diaz.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson slips under a jab from Diaz.
Diaz tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson is looking to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch.
Johnson lands with a right hand.
Diaz throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
Diaz cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Diaz off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Johnson moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz misses with a double jab. #T3#
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diaz lands with a cross.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Diaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Diaz moved away.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Diaz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Diaz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Diaz misses.
It looked like Johnson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diaz.
Diaz looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Diaz throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
A big right from Diaz misses.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Diaz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson thumps Diaz with a low kick.
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 shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
A good leg kick by Johnson. #T4#
Johnson slips under a jab.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Diaz is quick to defend against it.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Diaz throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Diaz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Johnson defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Diaz's head back. #CL#
Johnson clinches.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Diaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands an uppercut.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Julian Diaz.
I think Diaz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Champ Johnson!
Champ Johnson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: DC 140: Wife v Ruyjini
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
O Brien throws a hook but O Doherty avoids it easily.
O Brien throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Doherty sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
O Brien closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
O Brien breaks from the clinch.
O Brien waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Doherty.
A little jabbing left from O Doherty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
O Brien lands an overhand right.
O Brien tries to clinch
and O Doherty counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien closes the distance but O Doherty moves to the side
and O Doherty counters with a two punch combo.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Doherty paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
O Doherty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Brien closes the distance looking to clinch #KD2#
and O Doherty counters with a crisp right hand that drops O Brien! O Doherty lets O Brien back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#O Brien is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Miles O Brien has been cut.#CL#
O Brien gets a clinch.
O Doherty can't find room to land a body shot as O Brien controls the action.
O Doherty misses with a body punch.
O Brien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Doherty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Doherty misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to O Brien's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Brien.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Doherty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Doherty lands a body shot. #T2#
O Doherty throws a punch but it's blocked by O Brien.
O Doherty misses with some punches.
O Doherty stops a takedown attempt from O Brien.
O Brien is trying to pull guard but O Doherty has him pressed against the cage.
O Doherty misses with a punch on the inside.
O Doherty softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
O Doherty swings wildly with an uppercut but O Brien uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Doherty lands a left hand.
O Brien is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables O Doherty to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles O Brien. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
O Brien breaks from the clinch.
O Brien connects with a jab.#CL#
O Brien clinches.
O Doherty's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on O Doherty's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
O Doherty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Doherty misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
O Doherty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Doherty misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Brien.
O Brien prevents a body shot from O Doherty.
O Doherty lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
O Doherty throws a punch but it's blocked by O Brien.
O Doherty working aggressively here.
O Brien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O Doherty misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Brien blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Doherty circles away from the clinch attempt
and O Doherty counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
O Brien lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Cathal O Doherty has been cut.#CL#
O Brien clinches up with O Doherty and pushes him back against the cage.
O Brien lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O Doherty backwards. #BC#
O Brien manages to break the clinch.
Miles O Brien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Brien tries to clinch there but O Doherty circles away.
O Doherty let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Doherty circles away from the clinch attempt
and O Brien takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
O Brien takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Brien.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cathal O Doherty dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
O Brien moves in looking to clinch but O Doherty pushes him off.
It seemed like O Doherty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
O Brien moves into range and clinches up with O Doherty.
O Brien jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as O Doherty walks away with a smile on his face. O Brien gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
O Brien throws a looping overhand right but O Doherty ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from O Doherty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab, jab by O Brien - just one landing.
O Brien is looking to clinch but O Doherty is avoiding it.
A left lands for O Brien.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien tries a head kick but it misses.
Cathal O Doherty seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
O Brien clinches with his opponent.
O Brien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1##BC#
O Brien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
O Brien has taken the fight to the clinch.
O Brien blocking some punches.
O Doherty swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
O Brien escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
O Brien has closed the distance and engaged O Doherty in a clinch.
O Doherty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cathal O Doherty seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
O Doherty throws a head punch that misses.
O Doherty misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Brien takes a shot to the head.
O Doherty is working O Brien over against the cage.
O Brien goes for a takedown attempt but O Doherty pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
O Brien lands a really nice looking cross but O Doherty seems unphased. #T2#
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Doherty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Doherty throws out a counter right but O Brien avoids it with no problem.
O Brien tries to close the distance and clinch but O Doherty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Doherty ducks right into an uppercut from O Brien.
O Brien throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Doherty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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#
O Brien moves into the clinch successfully.
O Doherty misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on O Doherty's face as he tries to break the clinch.
O Doherty working aggressively here.
O Doherty can't find room to land a body shot as O Brien controls the action.
A short uppercut from O Brien. #T3#
O Brien fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles O Brien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Doherty misses with a punch to the body.
O Doherty has a couple of punches blocked by O Brien.
O Doherty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
O Doherty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Brien is trying to pull guard but O Doherty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
O Brien has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
O Brien jumps guard but O Doherty stands there with O Brien around his waist. O Brien gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from O Doherty on the inside.
O Doherty swings wildly with an uppercut but O Brien uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Doherty has had enough of the clinch but O Brien keeps him there for the moment.
O Doherty throws a head punch that misses.
O Doherty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from O Doherty. #T4#
O Doherty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Doherty throws a head punch that misses.
O Brien fails to pull guard.
O Doherty misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Brien takes a shot to the head.
O Doherty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from O Brien.
O Doherty lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from O Brien.
O Doherty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Brien's elbow.
O Brien fails to pull the fight into his guard.
O Brien is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables O Doherty to keep the fight standing.
O Brien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O Doherty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
O Brien lands an uppercut.
O Doherty throws a punch but it's blocked by O Brien.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Miles O Brien will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
O Brien closes the distance and clinches.
O Doherty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, O Doherty scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, O Brien scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from O Brien.
O Doherty has a couple of punches blocked by O Brien.
O Doherty working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, O Brien creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
O Brien tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. O Doherty just stands there and leans against the cage.
O Doherty swings wildly with an uppercut but O Brien uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien prevents a body shot from O Doherty.
O Doherty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Doherty misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Doherty scores with a nice hook to the head.
O Doherty misses with a body punch. #T1#
O Doherty struggles to land a body shot inside as O Brien controls his hands.
O Doherty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Brien drops down looking for an ankle pick but O Doherty pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cathal O Doherty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
O Brien instigates a clinch.
O Doherty misses with a punch on the inside.
O Doherty misses with some punches.
O Brien prevents a body shot from O Doherty.
O Doherty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Brien.
O Doherty looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
O Doherty misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
O Doherty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Doherty misses with a body punch.
O Doherty misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Doherty misses with a body punch.
O Brien jumps guard but O Doherty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles O Brien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Doherty.
O Brien softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
O Brien is trying to pull guard but O Doherty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
O Doherty swings wildly with an uppercut but O Brien uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Doherty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O Doherty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
O Doherty swings wildly with an uppercut but O Brien uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Doherty misses with a hook to the ribs.
O Doherty misses with a body punch. #T3#
O Brien swings wildly with an uppercut but O Doherty uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Doherty lands a hook that snaps the head of O Brien backwards.
O Brien blocking some punches.
O Doherty struggles to land a body shot inside as O Brien controls his hands.
O Doherty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
O Doherty misses with some punches. #BC#
O Brien breaks the clinch.
O Doherty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Brien closes the distance looking to clinch
and O Doherty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Brien cracks O Doherty with an open hand slap.#T4#
O Brien scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
O Brien throws out a loose jab but O Doherty uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Doherty appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
O Brien looks to clinch
and O Doherty counters with a left to the body.
O Brien swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by O Doherty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Doherty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Brien is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
O Brien throws a hook to the side of O Doherty's head but O Doherty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Brien rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Brien takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Brien misses with a right hand
and O Doherty counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
O Brien tries to clinch up
and O Doherty counters with a lovely shot to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cathal O Doherty!
Cathal O Doherty was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SUPREME 18
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Donk. Dunn catches Perez right on the button with a cross.
Perez looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dunn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dunn punishes Perez's body with a nice straight punch.
Dunn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dunn lands with an uppercut that bounces Perez off the cage and back into range.
Dunn connects with a nice looking jab.
Dunn closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Perez! Dunn dives in looking to finish! Perez is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clay Dunn!

Event: SYN 1060 Rozhkov vs Seigel
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Taranin throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson tries a low kick but Taranin avoids it.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taranin on the side of the head.
Taranin has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Taranin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Taranin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Taranin is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Taranin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taranin trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Taranin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Taranin is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Johnson pushes Taranin off looking to stand but Taranin dives back in and keeps control.
Taranin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Taranin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taranin 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.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taranin.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Taranin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taranin prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Taranin working Johnson over with strikes.
Johnson is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taranin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Taranin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Taranin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Taranin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Taranin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2##ES2#
Johnson pushes Taranin off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Taranin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taranin working the ground and pound.
Johnson is pushing Taranin's head away, looking to escape. Taranin manages to hold on to the position though.
Taranin is working Johnson over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Taranin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taranin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Johnson pushes Taranin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Taranin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Taranin tries to move to mount but Johnson blocks the move with his legs.
Johnson is pushing Taranin's head away, looking to escape. Taranin manages to hold on to the position though.
Taranin trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Taranin prevents Johnson from escaping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Taranin. #SUB#
Taranin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Johnson defending against the ground and pound.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Taranin lands a few punches from side control.
Taranin is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Taranin is dominant here and he's now got Johnson's back!#SUB#
Taranin tightening his grip on Johnson, looking for the choke. #ES2#
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Taranin off. It looks like it's working - Taranin slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Johnson displaying calm under pressure there.
Taranin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Taranin attempts a counter takedown but Johnson avoids it well and moves away.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Taranin, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Taranin looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Champ Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taranin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Taranin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson throws a body punch but Taranin moves out of range.
Taranin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Taranin.
Taranin looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Taranin moved out of range.
Taranin tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice cross by Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taranin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taranin walks into a stiff left hand from Johnson.
A bone on bone clash there as Taranin blocks the leg kick.
Taranin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Taranin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taranin checks a leg kick.
Taranin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Taranin.
Taranin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taranin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
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 Maksim Taranin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taranin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson scores with a jab.#TD#
Taranin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Taranin is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Taranin isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Johnson kicks Taranin off and gets to his feet.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taranin.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taranin throws out the jab.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taranin manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taranin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taranin.
Taranin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Johnson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Taranin on that attempt. #T1#
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Champ Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taranin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taranin somewhat.#TD#
Taranin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Johnson kicks off Taranin and gets to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Taranin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taranin shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Taranin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Taranin gets a double leg takedown into Johnson's guard.
Maksim Taranin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taranin prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Taranin tries to pass.
Taranin prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Taranin stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Taranin works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Taranin throws a big right hand that misses.
Taranin working some strikes from top position.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taranin is controlling him.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taranin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taranin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taranin stops Johnson from standing up. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Johnson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taranin clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Taranin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Taranin.
Johnson punishes Taranin's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Taranin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taranin dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Taranin's head and hops out.
Taranin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Taranin persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Champ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taranin avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Taranin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Taranin missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taranin goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Taranin pulls guard. #SUB#
Taranin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Taranin's guard.#SU2#
Johnson stands up from Taranin's guard - Johnson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Taranin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Nice cross by Johnson.
Taranin slips a jab from Johnson.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taranin.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taranin.
Taranin misses with an uppercut.
Taranin has a takedown stuffed.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.#TD#
Taranin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taranin thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Taranin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Champ Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Johnson throws a series of punches but Taranin avoids them all with ease.
Taranin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Taranin jumps back.
Taranin slips a straight right by Johnson.
Taranin is looking to counter punch.
Taranin throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taranin misses with a series of wild punches.
Taranin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taranin there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Johnson pushes Taranin off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson moves out of range as Taranin strikes.
Taranin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Taranin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taranin dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD#
Taranin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Johnson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Taranin off balance momentarily.
Taranin shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taranin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maksim Taranin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taranin misses the shot to the body.
Johnson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Taranin.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a hook but Taranin blocks it.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Taranin.
Taranin walks into a jab.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taranin on the side of the head.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taranin.
Taranin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Taranin shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Johnson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taranin.
Taranin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maksim Taranin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a body punch but Taranin moves out of range.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taranin scores with a jab.
A big left from Taranin misses.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taranin is able to avoid easily.
Taranin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Taranin shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Taranin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taranin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Nice shot lands for Taranin.#T3#
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taranin.
Taranin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Taranin misses with an uppercut.
Taranin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taranin has a takedown stuffed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Taranin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taranin tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taranin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taranin misses with a hook.
Taranin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Taranin misses with a wild combination.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taranin.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Taranin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taranin throws out the jab.
Johnson thumps Taranin with a low kick.
Taranin misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taranin swinging wildly here.
Taranin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Taranin throws a big shot that misses.
Taranin throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Taranin misses.
Taranin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taranin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taranin misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taranin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick lands for Johnson. #TD#
Taranin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.
Johnson wants to stand but Taranin is controlling the position.
Taranin trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Champ Johnson!
Champ Johnson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: DMMA 296 Martin vs Evans
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
DJ has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DJ there as he acknowledges the shot.
A cross from Licht lands.
Licht throws a hook to the side of DJ's head but DJ sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Licht connects with a jab.
A lazy body kick from DJ
and Licht counters with a straight right hand.
Licht is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A telegraphed right hand from DJ misses the target.
Licht blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Licht on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Licht shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
DJ throws a combination that misses
and DJ takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DJ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Licht lands a jab to the nose.
Licht has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nord Licht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DJ avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DJ! But no joy.
DJ takes a swing at Licht's ribcage but misses.
DJ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Licht throws out the jab.
A combination from DJ does no damage.
DJ walks into a straight right hand from Licht.#T1#
Licht lands a nice shot to the body.
Licht scores with a crisp jab that stopped DJ in his tracks.
DJ takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC#DJ is rocked!
DJ bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Licht comes at him with an uppercut from hell! DJ falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! DJ was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nord Licht!
Nord Licht seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH:Tryastsyn v Dankovich 2
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Kelly scores with a decent looking hook.
Ecker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ecker with a poor takedown
and Kelly counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ecker throws the kick towards the body but Kelly avoids it.
Devin Ecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ecker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kelly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kelly cracks a nice hook into Ecker's ribs.
Ecker looks to land a right hand but Kelly moved out of range.
Kelly slips under a jab from Ecker.
Ecker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kelly pinned against the cage. Kelly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ecker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kelly pinned against the cage. Kelly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Ecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Ecker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelly. #T1#
Kelly stalling the fight.
Ecker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ecker has Kelly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kelly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ecker misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Ecker controls his hands.
Ecker throws an elbow that misses.
Ecker looking for a takedown.
Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kelly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ecker takes a shot to the head.
Kelly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kelly avoids it.
Ecker misses with the head strike.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ecker throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ecker throws an elbow but misses.
Ecker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ecker.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ecker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kelly blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelly.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kelly.
Kelly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ecker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Ecker.
Ecker misses with a knee strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ecker blocks an uppercut.
Ecker pushes Kelly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kelly cracks Ecker with a nice body shot.
Kelly tries to work over Ecker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kelly lands a right hand.
Ecker goes for a takedown attempt but Kelly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kelly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ecker's head backwards.
Kelly lands a slapping body shot.
Ecker avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Ecker wants to clinch
and Kelly counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ecker thinking. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Kelly. Beautiful body shot.
Ecker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kelly as he jumps to the side.
Ecker with a poor takedown
and Kelly counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ecker throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kelly to counter with a crisp jab.
Ecker wants to clinch but Kelly slips to the side
and Kelly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kelly scores with a nice strike.
Ecker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ecker tries to clinch up but Kelly circles away and keeps his distance.
Ecker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kelly counters with a stiff right hand.
Kelly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ecker throws a lazy body kick
and Kelly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ecker looks to land a right hand but Kelly moved out of range.#T4#
Kelly scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly swats away the attempt to clinch by Ecker.
Ecker looks for a takedown but Kelly sprawls well.
Ecker shoots in but Kelly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kelly is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ecker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ecker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ecker is breathing heavily.
Ecker tries to move into range but Kelly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kelly connects with a body shot that sends Ecker's belly button to the back.
Kelly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ecker has time to react.
Kelly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Kelly dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ecker looks for the body kick but Kelly saw that one coming.
Ecker tries to clinch but Kelly moves out of range.
Ecker misses with a hook
and Kelly counters with a stiff right hand.
Ecker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kelly avoids it really well and circles away.
Kelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ecker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ecker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kelly is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ecker with a body shot.
Ecker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ecker misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Kelly moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ecker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kelly after a bit of a struggle.
Kelly looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ecker prevents a body shot from Kelly.
Kelly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kelly scores with a shoulder strike.
Ecker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Pat Kelly has been cut.#T1#
Kelly tries a body shot but Ecker blocks it.
Kelly tries to throw a body punch but Ecker avoids it by throwing Kelly back against the cage.
Pat Kelly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ecker has a couple of punches blocked by Kelly.
Kelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kelly looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ecker.
Kelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ecker with a knee to the head.
Kelly digs a right hand underneath Ecker's ribcage. Ecker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ecker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kelly is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Ecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kelly slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ecker.
Kelly avoids a wild elbow strike from Ecker.
Ecker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ecker prevents a body shot from Kelly.
Ecker blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Ecker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A bit of stalling here from Kelly.
Kelly looking to slow down the pace here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kelly 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.
Kelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Ecker.
Kelly is looking to control Ecker's arms but Ecker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kelly has his back to the cage.
Ecker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ecker throws a head punch that misses.
Ecker lands with a light punch inside.
A knee to the head by Ecker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bit of stalling here from Kelly.
Ecker lands a left hand.
Kelly tries a body shot but Ecker blocks it.
Ecker lands a right hand.
Kelly works on Ecker's body with a couple of short punches.
Kelly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ecker's elbow. #T3#
Kelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Ecker.
Kelly misses with a punch to the body.
Ecker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kelly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ecker.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kelly.
Ecker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kelly lands with a right to the head.
Kelly tries to stall but Ecker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kelly avoiding damage.
Ecker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kelly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ecker misses with the head strike.
Ecker avoids the elbow strike from Kelly, against the cage.
Kelly blocks an uppercut.
Ecker lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ecker throws an elbow that misses. #T4#
Ecker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kelly blocks an uppercut.
Kelly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ecker wants to take the fight to the mat but Kelly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kelly.
Ecker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ecker dodges an elbow strike from Kelly.
Ecker landing knees to the head.
Kelly stalling.
Kelly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelly works on Ecker's body with a couple of short punches.
Kelly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kelly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kelly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ecker or not.
Kelly tries to work over Ecker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ecker throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Kelly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Devin Ecker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pat Kelly's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kelly lands with a straight right. Ecker didn't see that one coming.
Ecker is looking to land body kicks.
Kelly moves out of range of the body kick from Ecker.
Ecker darts in looking for a takedown but Kelly gets double underhooks and turns Ecker into the cage.
Kelly prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ecker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but Kelly blocks it.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ecker.
Ecker throws a head punch that misses.
Kelly is looking to control Ecker's arms but Ecker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kelly has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ecker backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Kelly.
Ecker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelly stalling in the clinch.
Ecker misses with an elbow strike.
Kelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ecker's elbow. #T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ecker's elbow.
Kelly's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kelly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kelly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ecker misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelly works on Ecker's body with a couple of short punches.
Ecker working aggressively here.
A short right from Kelly.
Kelly trying to stall but Ecker improves his position.
Ecker throws a head punch that misses.
Kelly stops a takedown attempt from Ecker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Ecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kelly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kelly taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ecker throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
Kelly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kelly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kelly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kelly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Kelly.
Kelly blocks an elbow strike from Ecker.
Ecker prevents a body shot from Kelly.
Kelly works on Ecker's body with a couple of short punches.
Kelly is working Ecker over against the cage.
Kelly manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kelly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ecker's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly avoiding damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelly.
Ecker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ecker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kelly as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Ecker blocks an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Kelly.
Kelly effectively controlling the action here.
Ecker has Kelly pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kelly manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Come on Kelly - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kelly pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kelly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ecker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Ecker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kelly works on Ecker's body with a couple of short punches.
Ecker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kelly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kelly pushes Ecker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Kelly misses with a body punch.
Ecker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kelly avoids it.
Kelly lands with a right to the head.
Ecker wants to take the fight to the mat but Kelly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kelly.
Kelly misses with the head strike.
Ecker prevents a body shot from Kelly.
A nice left hand lands by Kelly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kelly struggles to land a body shot inside as Ecker controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Ecker fails to land.
Kelly gets underhooks to prevent Ecker's takedown attempt.
Kelly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Kelly.
A left hand lands to the body for Kelly.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Kelly!
Pat Kelly decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SMASH:Tryastsyn v Dankovich 2
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Costeau lands a jab to the head.
Costeau connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Costeau misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Capac counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Capac.
Capac pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Costeau is keeping the position for now.
Costeau wants to stand and escape but Capac is having none of it.
Costeau doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Capac working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costeau seems keen to control Capac's posture.
Costeau thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Costeau wants to stand but Capac is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Costeau manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Capac takes a shot to the head.
Capac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capac misses with the head strike.
Costeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Capac blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
A short left from Capac.
Capac has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Costeau avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Capac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Costeau digs a right hand into Capac's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Capac's gas tank.
Capac pushes Costeau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Costeau prevents a body shot from Capac.
Capac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Capac lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Costeau backwards.
Capac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Costeau's elbow.
Capac takes a shot to the head.
Capac is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Costeau gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Capac misses with a hook from the clinch.
Costeau prevents a body shot from Capac.
Capac changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Costeau fights it off and pushes away nicely.
RaphaÃ«l Ambrosius Costeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manco Capac.
Costeau throws a leg kick which misses Capac's front leg but catches the back leg as Capac tries to avoid it.
RaphaÃ«l Ambrosius Costeau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Costeau misses with an uppercut. Capac saw that one coming.
Costeau 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. #CUT#It looks like Manco Capac has been cut.
Costeau takes a swing at Capac's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Costeau.
Costeau finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Costeau misses.
Capac with the counter takedown but Costeau avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Costeau.
A nice leg kick from Costeau, right into the meat of the thigh.
Costeau lands with a nice body kick.
Costeau fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Costeau takes a swing at Capac's ribcage but misses.
And Capac tries to counter it with a takedown but Costeau pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Costeau fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Capac.
Costeau cracks Capac with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Costeau scores with a head kick. Capac tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Costeau digs a good hook to Capac's body.
Costeau missing with a left hand there. Capac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Costeau lunges at Capac with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Capac's hand.
Costeau clobbers Capac with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Costeau throws a right hand that Capac ducks under and follows up with a left that Capac also avoids with ease.
Costeau misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Costeau throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Costeau throws a lazy right hand but Capac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Capac feints the counter takedown.
Costeau throws a body punch but Capac moves out of range.
Capac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Costeau throws a hook but Capac avoids it easily.
Costeau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Capac checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick from Costeau misses #TD2#
and Capac counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Capac is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ES#
Costeau kicks off Capac and gets to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

RaphaÃ«l Ambrosius Costeau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manco Capac's cut.
That's time! Costeau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Costeau swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Capac.
Costeau looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Costeau throws a head kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Costeau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Costeau.
Capac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Costeau.
Capac tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
It looks like Costeau has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Costeau moves into range and connects with a jab.
Costeau throws a sloppy head kick and Capac moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Costeau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costeau misses the jab.
Costeau misses with an uppercut.
Costeau looks to land a right hand but Capac moved out of range.
And Capac tries to counter it with a takedown but Costeau pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Costeau throws a sloppy head kick and Capac moves out of range easily.
Capac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Costeau defends it well.
Costeau throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Capac counters with a nice double leg into side control. Costeau won't be happy with that.
Capac wants to lay and pray for a moment but Costeau keeps working.
Costeau is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Capac working the ground and pound. #ES#
Costeau bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Capac avoids the body shot from Costeau.
Capac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Capac blocks a head kick by Costeau.
Costeau throws a jab when Capac was well out of range.
Capac tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Costeau throws a hook to the side of Capac's head but Capac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Costeau throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Capac decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Costeau's guard.#T2#
Costeau is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Capac is controlling him.
Capac postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Capac throws a big elbow that misses. #ES#
Costeau uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Costeau misses the target.
Capac with the counter takedown but Costeau avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Costeau misses.
Capac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slow jab from Costeau misses its intended target.
Capac tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Costeau scores with a body shot.
Costeau throws a push kick but Capac slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Capac takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Capac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Capac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Costeau defends it well.
Costeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Capac takes a jab right on the kisser.
Capac's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Capac ducks under a wild hook from Costeau.
And Capac tries to counter it with a takedown but Costeau pushes his down on his head and steps out.
RaphaÃ«l Ambrosius Costeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Costeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Capac.
Capac tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Costeau throws a head kick but Capac moves out of range.
Costeau works the jab nicely.
A head kick misses from Costeau.
Costeau with the inside leg kick.
Costeau misses with a kick to the body.
Capac with the counter takedown but Costeau avoids it easily.#T4#
Capac slips under a jab from Costeau.
Costeau looks to land a combination but Capac avoids it well.
Capac with the counter takedown but Costeau avoids it easily.
Costeau throws out a loose jab but Capac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Capac tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Costeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Capac with the counter takedown but Costeau avoids it easily.
Costeau throws a series of punches but Capac avoids them all with ease.
Capac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Costeau defends it well.
Capac ducks right into an uppercut from Costeau.
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!
Costeau throws a body punch but Capac moves out of range.
Capac displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Costeau throws out the jab.
Capac feints the counter takedown.
Costeau tries to clinch up but Capac circles away and keeps his distance.
Costeau wants to land a leg kick but Capac is out of range.
Capac with the counter takedown but Costeau avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

RaphaÃ«l Ambrosius Costeau dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manco Capac's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Costeau throws a series of punches but Capac moves out of range.
Capac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Costeau defends it well.
Costeau with a hook.
Costeau throws out a powerful jab.
Costeau misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the body from Costeau misses #TD2#
and Capac counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Capac.
Costeau wants to stand and escape but Capac is having none of it.
Capac makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Costeau throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Costeau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Capac can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costeau keeping moving, preventing Capac from controlling successfully.
Costeau has momentary wrist control but Capac slips an elbow through the middle.
Costeau trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Capac is working Costeau over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Capac with a nice head shot there.
Capac working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Costeau's head.
Capac scoring with some ground and pound.
Capac lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Costeau can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Capac controls the pace.
Capac cracks Costeau with a solid left hand.
Costeau wants to stand up but Capac is controlling him.
Capac passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Costeau taking some punishment here, with Capac in his half guard. #ES#
Costeau has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Capac is on him like a limpet, forcing Costeau back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Capac.
Capac can't find room to land a body shot as Costeau controls the action.
Manco Capac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Capac misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Capac lands with a short shot to the head.
Capac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Capac changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Costeau fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Costeau misses the jab.
Costeau misses with a body shot.
Costeau connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costeau lands a jab to the nose.
Costeau misses with an attempted mid kick.
Costeau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Capac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Costeau defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Capac.
Capac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Costeau defends it well.
Costeau misses with a body shot.
Capac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Capac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Capac with the counter takedown but Costeau avoids it easily.
Capac blocks a head kick by Costeau.
Costeau scores with a shot to the body.
Costeau is looking to clinch.
Costeau connects with a body shot.
RaphaÃ«l Ambrosius Costeau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Costeau tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Capac is able to avoid easily.
A left and a right from Costeau both land. Nice combination.
Costeau keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Costeau lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Costeau looks to land a combination but Capac avoids it well.
Capac with the counter takedown but Costeau avoids it easily.#T4#
Costeau throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Capac counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Capac lands a couple of elbows.
Costeau is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Capac is controlling him.
Capac working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Costeau wants to get back to his feet but Capac is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Costeau holds on and takes a little breather.
Capac distracts Costeau with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Capac postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Capac connects with a couple of short punches.
Capac chips away with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to RaphaÃ«l Ambrosius Costeau.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Costeau, 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RaphaÃ«l Ambrosius Costeau!
A very excited looking RaphaÃ«l Ambrosius Costeau made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 1055 Cruz vs Farman
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Blyad drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
Blyad lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circling - Blyad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson tried to counter with a leg kick but Blyad avoided it.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Blyad.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Blyad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Blyad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Blyad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blyad.
Blyad fails with a takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blyad moves away.
Blyad scores with a nice head shot.
Johnson throws a hook but Blyad avoids it easily.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Blyad misses with a looping left.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blyad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blyad attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a hook but Blyad avoids it easily.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blyad is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blyad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Blyad feints the counter takedown.
Blyad moves out of range of the strikes.
Blyad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Blyad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blyad tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blyad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab by Blyad.
Blyad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Blyad lands a lovely overhand right.
Blyad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down. #TD2#
Blyad drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!#SUB2#
Blyad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Blyad drags him back down.#T2##ES#
Johnson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Blyad throws out a powerful jab.
Blyad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Blyad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Blyad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blyad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blyad throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Blyad misses with an uppercut.
Blyad avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good leg kick by Blyad.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Johnson throws a hook but Blyad avoids it easily.
Johnson throws the left hand but Blyad avoids the punch easily.
Blyad slips under a jab.
A leg kick checked by Blyad.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blyad moves away.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Blyad throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Champ Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Blyad misses with a looping left.
Blyad throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Blyad only half commits.
Blyad tries a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Blyad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blyad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Blyad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blyad moves away.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blyad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blyad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blyad goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Blyad shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blyad tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Blyad is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Blyad is having none of it. #T4##ES#
Johnson wriggles free and stands up.
Blyad slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws a chopping leg kick but Blyad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Blyad is just out of range.
Blyad throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
Blyad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson throws a low kick but Blyad moves out of range easily.
Johnson blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Blyad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson throws a body punch but Blyad moves out of range.
Blyad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Blyad closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Blyad lands in his opponent's guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson pushes Blyad off and scrambles back to his feet.
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 Champ Johnson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Blyad saw it coming and moves away.
Blyad changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Blyad moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Blyad finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Blyad scoring well with a low kick there.
Blyad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Champ Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Blyad tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blyad is out of range.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blyad throws out the jab.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Blyad cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Johnson misses the jab.
Blyad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blyad has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Blyad is just out of range.#T1##CL#
Johnson gets a clinch.
A short right from Johnson. #BC#
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Blyad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson with a hook.
Johnson misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Blyad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blyad avoids the body shot from Johnson. #TD2#
Blyad shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Champ Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Blyad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Blyad is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Blyad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Blyad is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Johnson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Blyad gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Johnson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Blyad lets go of the hold and Johnson can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ay Blyad!
Ay Blyad thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Champ Johnson had this to say: 'Wasn't my night tonight, hats off to my opponent. I'm going to recover and get back in the gym as soon as possible. In this game all you can do it win or learn, and it's my time to learn tonight. Thanks to all the fans that came out to support me. I'll be back stronger next time.'.

Event: DMMA 290 Morrison vs Dragneel
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
Bolleke misses with a series of wild punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Darawan 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 Bolleke has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bolleke and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bolleke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Darawan doesn't seem bothered though.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Darawan is just out of range.
Bolleke cracks Darawan with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Darawan misses.
Bolleke slips under a jab.
Bolleke works over Darawan's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Petcharon Darawan has been cut.
Bolleke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bolleke is looking for a counter combo.
A slow jab from Bolleke misses its intended target.
Darawan throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Darawan misses with a hook.
Darawan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bolleke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Darawan throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke throws the left hand but Darawan avoids the punch easily.
Darawan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Darawan moves out of range of the strikes.
Darawan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bolleke takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Darawan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Darawan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petcharon Darawan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolleke slips under a jab.
Bolleke lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL2#
Darawan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Darawan with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Balthazar Bolleke has been cut.
Darawan stalls.
Bolleke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bolleke gets through Darawan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Darawan on the inside. #ROC2#Bolleke is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darawan lands a hook that snaps the head of Bolleke backwards.
Oh Bolleke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bolleke is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Darawan is defending well.#BC2#
Darawan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Darawan cracks Bolleke with a left hook right on the temple and Bolleke goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Darawan lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Bolleke is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Petcharon Darawan!
During a confident post fight interview, Petcharon Darawan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SUPREME 11
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Van Der Lin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perez.
Perez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Van Der Lin lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Der Lin digs a good hook to Perez's body.
We've been told by Van Der Lin's head coaches at MMAH League and Warrior Nation that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Perez drops his hands momentarily and Van Der Lin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Adolis Perez has been cut.
Perez looks winded!
Van Der Lin defending well as Perez loads up on a big left hand.
Van Der Lin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Der Lin scores with a jab. Perez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Perez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Perez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van Der Lin stuns Perez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Der Lin cracks Perez with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Perez tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Van Der Lin pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Perez is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dutch Van Der Lin!
Dutch Van Der Lin made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE??????? I AM!!!!!!! Dutch then proceeds by throwing the microphone.'.

Event: VF 15: M Jones Vs. Parera
Date: Jan 26, 2024

#R1#
Parera avoids a kick to the body.
Parera is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Middle Weight Jones has been cut.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Parera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Parera as the two fighters clinch.
Jones has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Parera presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
Parera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Parera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones lands an elbow just above Parera 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Parera.
Parera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Parera scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Parera leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Parera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Parera pushes Jones against the cage. Parera is working some dirty boxing. Parera pushes off with a quick right hook! Jones goes down! Jones tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Parera moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eduardo Parera!
Eduardo Parera is the new middleweight champion!

Event: SMASH: Khan vs Barkley
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Rios jabs Kelly right on the nose. Kelly blinks but takes it well.
Rios looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kelly is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rios with a body shot.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rios moves away.
Rios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rios fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kelly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kelly misses with a body shot.
Rios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kelly misses with a hook to the body
and Kelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.
Rios throwing a counter right hand but Kelly manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kelly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rios doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Rios connects with a body shot that sends Kelly's belly button to the back.
Rios throws a sloppy head kick
and Kelly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rios on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rios scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Kelly misses its intended target.
Rios was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kelly lands a slapping body shot.
Rios avoids the body shot from Kelly.
Kelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rios was well out of range. Poor timing from Kelly.
Rios misses with a few strikes there.
Kelly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Rios takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kelly slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kelly! But no joy.
Kelly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rios misses with a body shot.
Kelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rios moves away.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kelly misses the target.
Rios works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Pat Kelly has been cut.
Kelly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rios lands a head shot.#T3#
Rios slips a straight right by Kelly.
Kelly tests Rios's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rios swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kelly.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.
Rios misses with a lunging right hand
and Kelly counters with a right hand to the body.
Kelly is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rios rather than just go for the knockout.
Kelly staying out of range there.
Kelly looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rios misses with a low kick.
Kelly misses with a looping left.
Rios lands with a straight right. Kelly didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Kelly as he connects with a hook.
Rios takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rios blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kelly misses the target.
Good leg kick by Rios.
Rios throws a head kick that misses.
Rios is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rios thumps Kelly with a low kick.
Rios misses the shot to the body.
Rios steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
Kelly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rios counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Rios dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pat Kelly's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rios keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kelly.
Kelly misses the body punch
and Rios counters with a right hand to the body.
Kelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rios manages to avoid it.
Rios moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#KD#
Rios drops Kelly with a beautiful combination! Kelly stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rios is looking for the KO!#ROC#Kelly is rocked!
Rios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kelly can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelly missing with a left hand there. Rios was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kelly is still on wobbly legs! Can Rios finish him?
Rios takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kelly seems to have recovered his senses.
Rios misses with an uppercut. Kelly saw that one coming.
Kelly misses with a hook
and Rios comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Kelly stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Rios is on him like rabid pit bull! Kelly slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Rios!
In his post fight interview, Diego Rios started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DC 124: Sitsongrit v Ellacuria
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Prince connects with the punch.
Prince connects with a single shot there.
Nasir Prince seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prince misses with a low kick.
O Doherty looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Prince tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Doherty was well out of range. Poor timing from Prince.
It seemed like O Doherty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Prince has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Prince lands a head shot.
Prince swings for the body but O Doherty moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from O Doherty misses.
A low kick from Prince misses
and O Doherty counters with a nice uppercut.
O Doherty's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on O Doherty's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Prince fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O Doherty.
O Doherty checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
O Doherty swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Prince throws a nice outside leg kick.
Prince looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Prince as he connects with a hook.
Prince ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Prince throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by O Doherty.
Prince throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like O Doherty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Prince jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from O Doherty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Prince misses the shot to the body.
Prince lands a jab.
Prince misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Doherty looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Prince bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of O Doherty's head.
Prince smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Prince.
O Doherty on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Prince lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Prince dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Prince connects with a single shot there.
O Doherty on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prince looks to score with a jab to the body but O Doherty is just out of range.#T2#
Prince feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits O Dohertys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Prince misses with a right hand
and O Doherty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Prince throws a leg kick
letting O Doherty counter with a right hand.
Prince ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
O Doherty tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
O Doherty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prince.
O Doherty looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A bone on bone clash there as O Doherty blocks the leg kick.
A nice side step and O Doherty releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Prince fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but O Doherty is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Doherty! But no joy.
Prince misses with a two punch combination.
Prince looks to land a body kick but O Doherty moved away.
O Doherty throws out a counter right but Prince avoids it with no problem.
Prince connects with a single shot there.
Prince misses with a leg kick
and Prince takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Prince lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Prince throws a hook to the side of O Doherty's head but O Doherty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Prince tenderised O Doherty's leg. O Doherty is trying to keep his angry face on.
Prince connects with a single shot there.
Prince thows a leg kick but O Doherty checks it
and O Doherty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick lands for Prince.
A swing and a miss from Prince.
O Doherty is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Prince with a body shot.
O Doherty moves out of range of the strikes.
O Doherty now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Prince lands with a straight right. O Doherty didn't see that one coming.
Prince misses with a low kick.
O Doherty swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Prince throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Prince, right into the meat of the thigh.
Prince swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Prince lands with an uppercut that bounces O Doherty off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Prince. Beautiful body shot.
O Doherty's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Prince throws a body kick that misses
enabling O Doherty to counter with a crisp jab.
Prince bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of O Doherty's head.
Prince misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from O Doherty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Prince tried to score with a low kick but O Doherty checks it.
O Doherty throws out a counter right but Prince avoids it with no problem.
Prince throws a leg kick
letting O Doherty counter with a right hand.
Prince throws an overhand right that lands on O Doherty's shoulder, as O Doherty tries to avoid the shot.
Prince wants to slow O Doherty down by chopping away at his legs.
O Doherty unleashes a big counter combination but Prince bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Prince scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prince falls off balance throwing a combination
and O Doherty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nasir Prince dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Prince misses with an attempted mid kick.
Prince misses with a low kick.
Prince scores with a push kick.
Prince throws a body punch but O Doherty moves out of range.
Prince jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Prince throws a low kick but O Doherty avoids it.
O Doherty swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but O Doherty might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Prince has got the better of the exchanges.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prince. O Doherty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prince buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
O Doherty tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Prince. That's going to slow O Doherty down.
Prince with a nice calf kick.
Prince scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Prince ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Doherty moves away.#T1#
Prince misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from O Doherty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Prince throws a shot to the body.
Prince cracks O Doherty with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
O Doherty checks a leg kick.
O Doherty doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Prince throws a front kick aimed at O Doherty's knee but O Doherty avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from O Doherty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Prince thows a left - swing and a miss!
O Doherty moves away from the strike by Prince.
O Doherty takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Prince throws a hook but O Doherty avoids it easily.
O Doherty takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Prince throws a lazy uppercut
letting O Doherty counter with a right hand.
Prince tries to bum rush O Doherty with a series of wild strikes but O Doherty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Prince cracks O Doherty with an open hand slap.
Prince lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prince throws a wild body kick that O Doherty sees coming a mile off.
O Doherty doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
O Doherty takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Prince scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Prince finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Prince. That's going to slow O Doherty down.
O Doherty blocks a leg kick.
O Doherty doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
O Doherty tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A clash of legs there as O Doherty blocks the low kick.
O Doherty appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Prince connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Prince throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Doherty! But no joy.
O Doherty 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.#T3#
O Doherty gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Prince.
Prince takes a swing at O Doherty's ribcage but misses.
Prince motions for O Doherty to come forward. Prince throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like O Doherty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Prince lands with an overhand left.
O Doherty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Prince.
Prince misses with a lunging right hand
and Prince takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Prince lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Prince.
O Doherty on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Prince 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.
It seemed like O Doherty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nasir Prince is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by O Doherty.
O Doherty throws out a counter right but Prince avoids it with no problem.
Prince throws a left and a right that both miss
and O Doherty counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Prince throws a lazy uppercut
and O Doherty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Doherty checks a low kick from Prince.
It seemed like O Doherty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
O Doherty on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from Prince.
O Doherty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Prince.
A head kick misses from Prince.
O Doherty looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Prince lands an overhand right.
Prince misses with a leg kick
and O Doherty counters with a nice uppercut.
Prince cracks O Doherty with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Prince pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Prince throws a body shot but no joy.
Prince throws a push kick but O Doherty slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nasir Prince dominated that second 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!#R3#
Prince lands a really nice looking cross but O Doherty seems unphased.
Prince throws a nice looking combination but O Doherty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from O Doherty misses.
Prince throws a combination that misses
and O Doherty counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Prince throws a body punch but O Doherty moves out of range.
O Doherty has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Prince throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck O Doherty on the side of the head.
O Doherty takes one to the side of the head.
Prince throws a nice looking combination but O Doherty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A low kick from Prince misses
and O Doherty counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Prince is rocked!
Prince lands with a shot to the body.
Prince connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between O Doherty's hands.
Prince scores with a nice head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
O Doherty tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
O Doherty ducks under a wild hook from Prince.
Prince throws a leg kick but O Doherty moved away.
O Doherty doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Prince missing with a left hand there. O Doherty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Prince fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and O Doherty has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
O Doherty doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A low kick from Prince misses
enabling O Doherty to counter with a crisp jab.
Prince getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Prince misses with a low kick as O Doherty jumps back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prince. O Doherty does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from O Doherty misses.
Prince tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
O Doherty throws a counter combo.
Prince throws a lazy head kick
and O Doherty counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
O Doherty defending well as Prince loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Doherty! But no joy.
Cathal O Doherty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Prince lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Prince misses with a low kick.
O Doherty checks a low kick from Prince.
O Doherty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Prince throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prince swings for the body but O Doherty moves out of range.
O Doherty has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from O Doherty there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Doherty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Doherty has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from O Doherty there as he acknowledges the shot.
Prince chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Prince misses with a leg kick
and O Doherty counters with a straight right hand.
O Doherty blocks a jab.
O Doherty throws out a counter right but Prince avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Prince misses with an attempted mid kick.
O Doherty looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Prince attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Prince 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.
Prince lands with a nice body punch.
Some wild striking there from Prince.
O Doherty looks like he wants to counter punch here.
O Doherty walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good work by O Doherty as he checks the leg kick.
Prince misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and O Doherty counters with a crisp right hand that drops Prince! O Doherty lets Prince back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Prince is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prince fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Prince dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
A jab from Prince misses.
Prince seems to have got his legs back now.
Prince ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Doherty moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Doherty! But no joy.
Prince shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
O Doherty now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Prince throws a chopping leg kick but O Doherty manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like O Doherty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Prince misses.
Prince throws a jab when O Doherty was well out of range.
Prince is looking to score with low kicks.
Prince lands a straight punch to the body, keeping O Doherty at a distance.
Prince takes a swing at O Doherty's ribcage but misses.
Prince fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and O Doherty has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
O Doherty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prince throws a series of punches but O Doherty moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from O Doherty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nasir Prince showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Prince 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nasir Prince!

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