Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 227
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Taxi circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Taxi does it's job there.#TD2#
Miele shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Taxi is trying to defend but Miele finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Taxi is trying to stand up here but Miele is controlling him well.
Miele thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taxi's head.
Taxi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Miele seems to be working for a kimura but Taxi defends the submission attempt.
Miele thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taxi is in trouble now - Miele has advanced to mount!
Miele can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taxi is looking to escape. #T1#
Taxi regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Miele is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Taxi is trying to stand back up but Miele is controlling him
Taxi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Taxi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miele wants to control from the top but Taxi keeps moving.
Taxi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Miele prevents Taxi from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Taxi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miele is aware though and is defending well.
Miele trying to move into half guard but instead Taxi has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Taxi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Taxi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miele looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taxi is one step ahead there.
Miele manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taxi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Miele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miele trying to control but Taxi is working from the bottom.
Taxi looking to control. #SUB#
Taxi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taxi wants to stand up but Miele is controlling him. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miele is looking to work some ground and pound but Taxi has wrist control.
Miele won't allow Taxi to get back to his feet.
Taxi trying to control the position.
Miele lands a couple of elbows.
Miele trying to control but Taxi is working from the bottom.
Miele might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Taxi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Taxi keeping full guard, as Miele tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taxi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miele as he avoids it easily.
Taxi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Miele defends well and Taxi ends up having to push Miele into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Miele's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T5##BC#
Taxi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Miele clinches up with Taxi and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Miele breaks the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Taxi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taxi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Taxi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Taxi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Miele to the ground. Taxi is now in Miele's guard.
Taxi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've been informed that Miele has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Miele lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T6#
Miele slips nicely into half guard.
Taxi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Taxi.
Miele controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Taxi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miele manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T7#
Taxi trying to control but Miele is working from the bottom.
Taxi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Taxi trying to control but Miele is working from the bottom.
Miele looking for a sweep. Not yet Miele, not yet.
Miele is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Taxi trying to control the position from guard on top but Miele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Taxi stops Miele from standing up.
Miele utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miele keeping moving, preventing Taxi from controlling successfully.
Miele looking for a sweep. Not yet Miele, not yet.
Taxi distracts Miele with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Taxi advances position into side control!
Taxi scoring with punches and elbows.
Taxi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miele keeps working.
Miele tries to bench press Taxi off him but Taxi keeps the position. #T9#
Taxi working away.
Miele tries to improve position but can't.
Miele is trying to control Taxi's posture but Taxi avoids it.
Taxi controls the position from side control.
Miele struggling a bit here.
Taxi trying to control the position but Miele is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miele is being controlled here.
Miele is looking to regain half guard here but Taxi keeps moving and retains side control.
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 Tony Taxi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Miele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taxi closes the distance and clinches up with Miele, looking for a takedown. Taxi pushes Miele against the cage but Miele circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miele tries to clinch up but Taxi circles away and keeps his distance.
Miele throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taxi's waist but Taxi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miele off to one side.
Miele fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Miele looks to clinch #TD#
and Taxi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taxi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Taxi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miele for as long as he can get away with.#T1##SUB2#
Miele working for submissions but it's allowed Taxi to get to half guard.
Taxi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Taxi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Taxi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miele keeps working.
Tony Taxi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taxi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Miele! #T2#
Miele is looking to improve his position but Taxi isn't that keen on the idea.
Miele wants to hold on but Taxi pushes him away.
Miele regains half guard.#SUB#
Taxi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miele doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taxi.
Taxi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Taxi wants to take a breather but Miele is having none of it. #SUB#
Taxi is looking for a kimura but Miele is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taxi to get the leverage.
Taxi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Taxi is looking to advance position but Miele won't allow it.
Miele controlling the position for now.
Taxi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miele keeps working.
Taxi is pressing down on Miele's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miele is holding on for now.
Miele wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taxi is taking a breather. Miele says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ground and pound from Taxi.
Miele makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miele.
Taxi trying to control the position from guard on top but Miele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taxi preventing the sweep.
Taxi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miele works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miele is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bella Miele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taxi avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T5##TD#
Miele gets caught napping as Taxi dives in and scores a takedown. Miele manages to retain guard.
Taxi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taxi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Miele keeping full guard, as Taxi tries to pass.
Taxi trying to control but Miele is working from the bottom.
Taxi landing some decent shots from guard.
Miele is trying to control the position but Taxi postures up.
Miele wants to sweep but no luck.
Taxi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miele swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Miele keeping moving, preventing Taxi from controlling successfully.
Miele keeping full guard, as Taxi tries to pass.
Taxi pushing down on Miele's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Taxi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Miele avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taxi.
Miele tries to roll over but Taxi keeps him under control.
Taxi not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T7#
Miele is pressing down on Taxi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Taxi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Taxi throws a strike but Miele rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Miele stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taxi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miele is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Taxi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taxi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miele can do to turn this around?
Taxi working a defensive guard here. #T8##SUB#
Taxi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miele passes into side control.
Miele looking to control but instead Taxi has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Taxi wants to control but Miele is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taxi is looking for a sweep. Miele is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miele trying to control the action but Taxi is working from the bottom.
Taxi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T9#
Taxi trying to get back to full guard but Miele takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Taxi wants to hold on but Miele pushes him away.
Taxi is desperately trying to improve his position but Miele has a good base and remains in mount.
Taxi is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miele wants to control the pace but Taxi is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Taxi 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#
Taxi has a takedown stuffed.
Miele changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taxi looks to throw the jab but Miele is out of range.
It seemed like Miele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miele tries to close the distance and clinch but Taxi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miele moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Miele shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Miele was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Miele is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Taxi looks calm but he's in trouble here. Miele gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Taxi is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Miele lets go of the hold and Taxi can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bella Miele!

Event: ENIGMA Fight Night New York
Date: May 09, 2025

#R1#
Satan looks to score with a jab to the body but Guerrera is just out of range.
Guerrera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Satan throws an overhand right that lands on Guerrera's shoulder, as Guerrera tries to avoid the shot.
Satan scores with a hook to the body. Guerrera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Satan misses the shot to the body.
Guerrera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Satan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guerrera moves in looking to clinch but Satan pushes him off.
Guerrera is looking to clinch but Satan is avoiding it.
Satan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Guerrera is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guerrera moves away.
Guerrera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Guerrera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Satan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Satan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Satan connects with a nice looking jab.
Guerrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Guerrera moves in looking to clinch but Satan pushes him off.
Satan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Guerrera darts in and clinches Satan up against the cage.
Guerrera taking a breather.
Guerrera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guerrera is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Guerrera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Satan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Satan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Guerrera.
Guerrera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Satan blocks it with crossed arms.
Guerrera landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Hail Satan has been cut.#T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Guerrera.
Satan has had enough of the clinch but Guerrera keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Satan.
Guerrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Satan.
Guerrera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guerrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Satan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guerrera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Satan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Satan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guerrera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A shot in the inside from Guerrera. #T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Guerrera.
Guerrera lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Satan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guerrera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Satan misses the shot to the body.
Guerrera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Guerrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guerrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Satan.
Guerrera lands a jab.
Guerrera is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Satan.#CUT2#It looks like Santos Guerrera has been cut.
Satan throws a shot to the body.
Satan misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Guerrera walks into a straight right hand from Satan.#CL#
Guerrera moves into range and clinches up with Satan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Guerrera.
Guerrera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Satan is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Guerrera.
Guerrera lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Satan breaks the clinch.
Satan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guerrera tries to clinch
and Satan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Satan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guerrera is looking to clinch.
Satan takes a swing at Guerrera's ribcage but misses.
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 Santos Guerrera will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Guerrera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Satan throws a poor cross that misses
and Guerrera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guerrera fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Guerrera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Satan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Guerrera rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice defenses there by Guerrera.
Guerrera tries to clinch there but Satan circles away.
Guerrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guerrera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Satan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Guerrera at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satan misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Guerrera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Satan, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Satan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Satan keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Satan. Those never looked like landing.
Guerrera tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Satan manages to circle out of the way.
Guerrera cracks Satan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Satan lands a nice shot to the body.
Satan jabs at Guerrera's body.#CL#
Guerrera has managed to clinch.
Guerrera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Satan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Guerrera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guerrera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Satan blocks it with crossed arms.
Guerrera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Guerrera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guerrera tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Satan dodges an elbow strike from Guerrera.
Guerrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Satan.
Guerrera lands a knee to the head.
Guerrera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guerrera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Satan.
Guerrera prevents Satan from breaking the clinch.
Guerrera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guerrera stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Guerrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Satan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guerrera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Satan blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Guerrera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Guerrera misses with a knee to the head.
Guerrera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Guerrera gets through Satan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Guerrera throws a head punch that misses.
Satan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Satan tries to break the clinch but Guerrera is controlling the position.
Guerrera throws a head punch that misses.
Guerrera throws a head punch that misses.
Guerrera trying to land knees to the body.
Guerrera tries to land a knee to the head but Satan blocks with his arms.
Guerrera looking to throw knees to the head but Satan is blocking nicely. #T4#
Guerrera scores with a shoulder strike.
Guerrera has a couple of punches blocked by Satan.
Satan blocks an elbow strike from Guerrera.
Satan can't break the clinch.
The referee calls for Guerrera to work.
Guerrera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Satan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Guerrera creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Satan's defenses.
Guerrera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Satan backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guerrera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Satan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Guerrera lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santos Guerrera dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Satan scores with a three punch combo!
Hail Satan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Satan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guerrera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Satan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Guerrera swings for the body but Satan moves out of range.
Guerrera looks to clinch
and Satan counters with a right hand to the body.
Guerrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guerrera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Satan misses with a jab to the body
and Guerrera counters with a nice uppercut.
Guerrera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Satan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guerrera tries to clinch there but Satan circles away.
Satan misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Satan throws a right hand that Guerrera ducks under and follows up with a left that Guerrera also avoids with ease.
Satan looks to throw the jab but Guerrera is out of range.
Hail Satan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Satan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guerrera missing with a left hand there. Satan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Satan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hail Satan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Satan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Guerrera holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Guerrera tries a knee to the head but Satan blocks it.
Guerrera lands with a left to the head.
Guerrera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Satan.
Guerrera misses with a body punch.
Guerrera working aggressively here. #T2#
Satan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guerrera controlling the action here for a moment.
A knee to the head by Guerrera.
Guerrera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Guerrera misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Satan breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guerrera looks to land a right hand but Satan moved out of range.
Satan keeps the fight on the outside.
Satan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Satan moves forwards but Guerrera connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Satan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Satan keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Guerrera rushes Satan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Satan blocks the elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Satan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Guerrera.
Guerrera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Guerrera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Satan avoids it.
Guerrera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guerrera tries to land knees in the clinch but Satan avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Satan manages to break the clinch.
Guerrera misses with a leg kick
and Satan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Guerrera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Satan. #T4#
Guerrera is looking to clinch.
Guerrera doesn't manage to clinch there - Satan circles away.
Satan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guerrera tries to clinch but Satan is having none of it.
Nice jab there from Satan.
Guerrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guerrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Satan can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guerrera throws a nice looking combination but Satan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Satan jabs at Guerrera's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Satan has knocked Guerrera down with a huge combo! Satan steps away and waves a wobbly Guerrera back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

And that's the end of the fight!
Hail Satan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Guerrera 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santos Guerrera!
A very excited looking Santos Guerrera 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: MMA Hype -55-
Date: Apr 30, 2025

#R1#
Pati throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pati avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pati looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pati swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pati swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rog connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pati. Pati circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pati keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pati misses the jab.
Rog looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pati scores with a jab. Rog acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pati misses with an uppercut.
Rog on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pati. Pati obviously looking to wear him down.
Pati lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pati avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rog is looking to clinch.
Pati throws a shot from downtown. Rog moves away and avoids it.
Pati moves out of range as Rog strikes.
Pati keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rog.#T1#
Rog walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circling - Rog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pati is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rog shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pati.
Rog takes a swing at Pati's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Rog closes the distance and clinches.
Rog throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pati.
Rog tries a body shot but Pati blocks it.
Pati tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pati lands a right hand.
Pati swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pati has a couple of punches blocked by Rog.
Rog looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pati lands with a short shot to the head.
Pati goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rog working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pati wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from Pati. #T2#
Pati managing to block the knees to the body from Rog.
Pati misses with a punch to the body.
Rog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pati lands with a short shot to the head.
Rog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pati throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Pati.
Rog lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pati wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rog swings wildly with an uppercut but Pati uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rog stalling in the clinch.
Rog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rog scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rog misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from Pati.
Rog landing knees to the body.
Rog is struggling to control the position.
Pati working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Pati.
Pati blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Pati lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pati tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pati.
Nice body punch from Rog.
Pati lands with a light punch inside.
Rog taking a breather.
Rog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pati's elbow.
Rog prevents a body shot from Pati.
Rog misses with a knee to the head.
Pati tries a body shot but Rog blocks it.
Rog lands a nice knee to the body.
Rog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pati's elbow.
Rog misses with the head strike.
Rog tries to land a knee to the head but Pati blocks with his arms.
Rog lands a hook that snaps the head of Pati backwards.
Rog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rog stalling in the clinch.
Pati misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Pati swings wildly with an uppercut but Rog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pati backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rog throws a head punch that misses.
Pati lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rog backwards.
Rog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pati misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rog makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pati is trying to break free.
Pati tries to throw a body punch but Rog avoids it by throwing Pati back against the cage.
Rog tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Pati.
Pati doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pati misses with a body punch.
Rog misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Rog.
Pati lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pati fails to land.
Rog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pati misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Siddhartha Pati will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Pati throws a jab but it's blocked by Rog.
Rog staying out of range there.
Rog connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pati misses the shot to the body.
Pati throws a body shot but no joy.
Rog takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rog moves in looking to clinch but Pati pushes him off.
Rog ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rog! But no joy.
Pati throws a low kick but Rog moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rog throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pati throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rog throws a shot from downtown. Pati moves away and avoids it.
Pati is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rog.
Rog looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pati lands with a right hand. #T1#
Rog misses with a hook. Pati ducked under it nicely.
Rog looks to throw the jab but Pati is out of range.
Rog cracks Pati with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rog connects with a body shot.
Rog loads up on a big right hand but Pati slips the punch.
Pati moves away from the strike by Rog.
Rog throws a low kick but Pati avoids it.
The fighters circling - Rog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Pati wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rog misses the body punch
letting Pati counter with a right hand.
Pati thuds his shin into the meat of Rog's side.
Rog takes a jab right on the kisser.
Siddhartha Pati is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Pati. That snapped Rog's head back.
Pati's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rog under the eye.#T2#
Pati throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pati stuns Rog with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rog needs to keep his hands up - Pati had a free shot at his head there.
Pati misses with a right hand
and Rog counters with a straight right hand.
Rog lands with an uppercut that bounces Pati off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Pati finds it's way through Rog's defenses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rog 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.
Rog tries to clinch but Pati moves out of range.
Pati misses with a hook. Rog ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Rog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rog lunges at Pati with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pati's hand.
Rog throws a shot from downtown. Pati moves away and avoids it.
Pati tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rog was well out of range. Poor timing from Pati.
Rog doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pati with a nice calf kick.
Pati throws a hook to the side of Rog's head but Rog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Pati throws a body shot but no joy.
Pati throws a looping overhand right but Rog ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rog! But no joy.
Rog moves out of range as Pati strikes.
Pati throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
Rog rushes Pati and presses him up against the cage.
Rog tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pati avoids it.
Rog scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Pati.
Pati lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pati misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pati as Rog tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Pati fails to land. #BC#
Pati manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Pati gets tackled into the cage by Rog. Rog maintains the clinch.
Pati tries to break free but Rog pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Rog tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pati avoids it.
Rog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rog lands 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!
Pati misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bal Rog seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rog displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pati up against the cage.
Rog tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pati misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pati avoiding damage as Rog throws knees to the body.
Pati has a couple of punches blocked by Rog.
Pati working aggressively here.
Pati cracks Rog with a nice body shot.
Rog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pati's elbow.
Rog effectively controlling the action here.
Pati lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rog backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pati creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pati blocking some punches.
Rog throws a head punch that misses.
Pati lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siddhartha Pati dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rog ducks under a wild hook from Pati.
Pati misses with a looping left.
Pati uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rog.
Rog is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pati lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rog takes a step back to recover.
Pati shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pati throws a looping overhand right but Rog ducks down to avoid it.
Pati swings for the body but Rog moves out of range.
Pati misses with a jab to the body
and Rog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rog scores with a decent looking hook.
Rog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pati.
Rog doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Rog is looking to clinch.
Pati looks to land a right hand but Rog moved out of range.
Rog tries to clinch but Pati moves away
and Pati counters with a nice uppercut.
Pati misses with a low kick.
Pati lands a body shot.
Rog takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rog looks to score with a jab to the body but Pati is just out of range.
Rog misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Pati tenderised Rog's leg. Rog is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rog staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Rog on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rog lands a head shot.
Pati changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pati moves out of range of the strikes.#T2##CL2#
Rog darts in and clinches Pati up against the cage.
Rog misses with a body punch.
Pati lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rog misses with some punches.
Pati blocks an uppercut.
Rog trying to land knees to the body.
Rog scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Pati scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Pati as the two fighters clinch.
Rog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rog wants to stall.
Rog takes a shot to the head.
Pati blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Rog.
Pati lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Pati.
Rog misses with some punches.
Rog misses with some punches. #T3#
Pati pushes Rog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rog throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pati blocks it with crossed arms.
Good body shot from Pati.
Rog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pati leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rog throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pati tries to work over Rog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pati.
Rog tries to work over Pati's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pati pushes Rog back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pati can't find room to land a body shot as Rog controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pati creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rog trying to land knees to the body.
Pati digs a right hand underneath Rog's ribcage. Rog let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pati tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rog's elbow.
Pati can't find room to land a body shot as Rog controls the action.
Rog blocks a body shot from Pati.
Pati blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pati lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Pati tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rog misses with a punch on the inside.
Siddhartha Pati is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rog can't find room to land a body shot as Pati controls the action.
Pati is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Pati escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pati throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Rog blocks a head kick by Pati.
Rog 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.
Rog chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pati can pounce on him.
Pati throws a shot from downtown. Rog moves away and avoids it.
Rog on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pati is looking to slow Rog down with leg kicks.
Rog defending well as Pati loads up on a big left hand.
Bal Rog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick lands there from Pati.

And that's the end of the fight!
Siddhartha Pati showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pati 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siddhartha Pati!

Event: H.O.P #1
Date: Apr 30, 2025

#R1#
Kee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tike circles away.#CL#
Kee moves into the clinch.
Kee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tike smiles and moves away.
Tike looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tike avoids the head kick by Kee.
Tike thows a left - swing and a miss!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tike.
Tike thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tike scores with a jab.
Tike tries to clinch but Kee is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hah Kee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tike sprawls well. Tike wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kee gets slowly back to his feet.
Tike throws a series of strikes that have Kee backpedaling. #T1#
Kee moves out of range as Tike strikes.
Tike throws a big shot that misses.
Kee tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tike manages to circle out of the way.
Kee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tike as he avoids it easily.
Tike is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kee with a body shot.
Kee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kee shoots in but no luck this time.
Tike fails with a takedown attempt.
Tike loads up on a big right hand but Kee slips the punch.
Tike throws a hook to the side of Kee's head but Kee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kee misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Tike drives through with a takedown into Kee's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T2#
Kee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tike wants to control from the top but Kee keeps moving.
Kee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tike is one step ahead there.
Tike chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tike controlling from the top position.
Tike scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Kee working for submissions but it's allowed Tike to get to half guard. #T3#
Tike lands strikes from half guard.
Kee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tike.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tike in particular looking to stall.
Kee is looking to escape.
Tike trying to mount his opponent but Kee defends it.
Tike lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kee wants to get back to his feet.
Tike throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kee is looking for a sweep. Tike is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Kee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tike. #SUB2#
Tike is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kee sees it coming and defends easily.
Kee is trying to stand back up but Tike is controlling him
Kee is refusing to be controlled, as Tike sits in half guard.
Kee wants to control but Tike is keeping busy.
Well, if Tike is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tike seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Myson Tike dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kee throws a series of punches but Tike avoids them all with ease.
Kee looks to land a combination but Tike avoids it well.
Tike swings for the body but Kee moves out of range.
Tike connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kee's hands.
Tike misses with a jab to the body
and Kee counters with a left and a right that stings Tike.
Tike shoots for a double leg takedown but Kee sprawls well. He's pushed Tike's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tike sprawls and moves away.
Jab, jab by Tike - just one landing. #KD2#
Tike cracks Kee with a big right hand and Kee goes down!#ROC2#Kee is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tike working some strikes from top position.
Oh Kee is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kee wants to sweep but no luck.
Tike landing some decent shots from guard.
Tike landing some decent shots from guard.
Tike lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tike is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tike stops Kee from standing up.
Tike postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Tike stopping the sweep attempt from Kee.
Tike scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tike content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tike postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kee covers up, he's hurt! Tike keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Tike and the ref steps in to end the fight! Tike can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Myson Tike!

Event: SMASH: Zahedi vs MacLeod
Date: Apr 27, 2025

#R1#
Bouddi throws a good cross that connects.
A low kick lands for Bouddi.
A swing and a miss from Deathcrush.
Bouddi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Deathcrush tries to counter it with a takedown but Bouddi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Deathcrush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deathcrush changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Koa Bouddi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deathcrush tries to clinch but Bouddi is having none of it.
Bouddi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Deathcrush takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab by Bouddi.
Bouddi cracks Deathcrush with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Deathcrush walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deathcrush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bouddi manages to avoid it.
Bouddi scores with a body shot. #T1#
Bouddi with a nice cross.
Deathcrush slips under a jab from Bouddi.
Deathcrush with the counter takedown but Bouddi avoids it easily.
Bouddi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bouddi misses with a body shot.
Deathcrush let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bouddi tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Deathcrush counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bouddi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bouddi trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Deathcrush accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Deathcrush wants to control from the top but Bouddi keeps moving.
Deathcrush controls from within his opponent's guard.
Deathcrush pushes down on Bouddi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bouddi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Deathcrush trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deathcrush slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Deathcrush trying to control the position from guard on top but Bouddi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bouddi has his hands on Deathcrush's head, controlling the position.
Deathcrush sitting in guard here, content to control.
Deathcrush cracks Bouddi with a solid left hand.#T3#
Deathcrush controlling from the top position.
Bouddi keeping moving, preventing Deathcrush from controlling successfully.
Deathcrush preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bouddi misses with a hook. Deathcrush ducked under it nicely.
Deathcrush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deathcrush drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bouddi defends it well.
Deathcrush misses the shot to the body.
Deathcrush has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bouddi finds it's way round the side to connect with Deathcrush's head.
Deathcrush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bouddi manages to avoid it.
Bouddi throws a hook but Deathcrush avoids it easily.
Bouddi throws out a loose jab but Deathcrush uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Bouddi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deathcrush tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bouddi misses with a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Deathcrush. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Deathcrush.
Deathcrush gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bouddi.
Deathcrush ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bouddi misses the jab.
Bouddi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Deathcrush misses the shot to the body.
Bouddi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bouddi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Deathcrush wants to counter with a clinch but Bouddi pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bouddi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bouddi misses the shot to the body.
Deathcrush misses with a shot to the body
and Bouddi counters with a nice uppercut.
Deathcrush throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deathcrush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bouddi moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Koa Bouddi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nice body punch from Deathcrush.
Bouddi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deathcrush.
Bouddi throws a body kick that misses
and Deathcrush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bouddi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deathcrush can do to turn this around?
Bouddi just misses with a punch to the body.
Deathcrush scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Deathcrush has Bouddi up against the cage in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Bouddi has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deathcrush.
Deathcrush changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bouddi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bouddi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deathcrush misses with a looping left.
Bouddi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Deathcrush is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bouddi rather than just go for the knockout.
Deathcrush blocks a head kick by Bouddi. #T1#
Deathcrush walks into a left hand.
Bouddi throws a body kick that misses.
Bouddi swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Deathcrush counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Deathcrush.
Bouddi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Deathcrush is looking to pass into half guard but Bouddi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bouddi is in guard.#REVR#
Deathcrush is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Bouddi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Deathcrush has his hands on Bouddi's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Bouddi stopping the sweep attempt from Deathcrush.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Deathcrush has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bouddi has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Deathcrush working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Deathcrush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Deathcrush is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bouddi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bouddi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Deathcrush swings wildly with an uppercut but Bouddi uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Bouddi manages to break the clinch.
Bouddi throws a head kick that misses.
Bouddi throws a jab when Deathcrush was well out of range.
Koa Bouddi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Deathcrush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bouddi.
Bouddi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Deathcrush ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deathcrush is looking to clinch.
It appears Bouddi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bouddi sizes up Deathcrush with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Deathcrush staying out of range there.
Bouddi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deathcrush throws a body punch but Bouddi moves out of range.
Bouddi throws a jab when Deathcrush was well out of range.
Deathcrush tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Deathcrush connects with a body shot.
Bouddi throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Deathcrush counters with a single leg into guard. Bouddi didn't expect that.
Bouddi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enu Deathcrush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bouddi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Bouddi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Deathcrush staying out of range there.
Bouddi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bouddi cracks Deathcrush with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bouddi misses with a looping right.
Deathcrush misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bouddi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Deathcrush digs a good body shot into Bouddi's ribs.
Deathcrush tries to clinch up but Bouddi circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Bouddi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bouddi throws a hook to the side of Deathcrush's head but Deathcrush sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouddi misses with an uppercut. Deathcrush saw that one coming.
Deathcrush with the counter takedown but Bouddi avoids it easily.
Bouddi catches Deathcrush with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Deathcrush closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bouddi counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Bouddi throws a right and a left that Deathcrush avoids nicely.
Bouddi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deathcrush sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deathcrush moves away from the strike by Bouddi.
Bouddi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Deathcrush on the side of the head. #TD2#
Deathcrush closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Deathcrush creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Deathcrush lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bouddi down.
Deathcrush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bouddi keeps working.
Bouddi is looking to regain half guard here but Deathcrush keeps moving and retains side control.
Bouddi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Deathcrush.
Deathcrush postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T2#
Bouddi prevents Deathcrush from moving into mount.
Bouddi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Deathcrush.
Deathcrush working the ground and pound.
Deathcrush scores with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deathcrush creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bouddi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
A lull in the action here as Deathcrush stalls from top position.
Deathcrush working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deathcrush throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bouddi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Deathcrush.
Bouddi is being controlled here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Deathcrush in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Deathcrush throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bouddi works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Deathcrush stalling.
Bouddi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Deathcrush content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Deathcrush trying to control from Bouddi's half guard. Bouddi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bouddi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Deathcrush wants to control from the top but Bouddi keeps moving.
Bouddi can't keep his opponent in guard - Deathcrush advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Deathcrush slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bouddi wants to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Enu Deathcrush.
I think Deathcrush 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Enu Deathcrush!

Event: SMASH: Zahedi vs MacLeod
Date: Apr 27, 2025

#R1#
Hamland misses with a looping left.
Hamland shoots in and drives through. Puto sprawls well.
Puto throws a right hand that Hamland ducks under and follows up with a left that Hamland also avoids with ease.
Hamland goes for a double leg but Puto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Puto continues to drive forward.
Puto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Puto has hold of one of Hamland's legs. Hamland is fighting the takedown attempt but Puto gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hamland keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Hamland's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hamland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hamland looking for a sweep. Not yet Hamland, not yet.
Puto cracks Hamland with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamland has Puto pulled in close to control his posture.
Puto trying to control but Hamland is working from the bottom.
Puto throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Hamland keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
Hamland is pulling down on Puto's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Puto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Puto lands in his opponent's guard.
Hamland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hamland is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hamland tries to strike from the bottom.
Hamland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Hamland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Puto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hamland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Puto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hamland trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamland stops Puto from standing up.
Puto has momentary wrist control but Hamland slips an elbow through the middle.
Hamland lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hamland postures up and lands a big shot to Puto's brow.
Hamland postures up in Puto's guard and throws a big left but Puto blocks it.
Hamland won't allow Puto to get back to his feet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Puto holds on and takes a little breather.
Hamland 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.
Puto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hamland. #T3#
Hamland keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Puto's head.
Hamland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hamland passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hamland misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Puto is looking for a sweep.
Hamland working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #SUB#
Hamland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hamland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puto keeps working.
Hamland lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Puto down.
Hamland lands a few punches from side control.
Hamland trying to control the action but Puto is working from the bottom.
Hamland lands a nice forearm strike.
Puto 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.#T4#
Hamland in side control, throwing shots but Puto defends.
Puto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Puto is trying to control Hamland's posture but Hamland avoids it.
Hamland fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Puto regains half guard.
Puto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hamland.
Puto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hamland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamland lands with a punch from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puto looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hamland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chick Hamland dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Puto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hamland moves away.
Hamland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Puto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Puto stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Puto! But no joy.
Hamland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Puto pinned against the cage. Puto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Puto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hamland momentarily.
Puto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puto misses with an uppercut. Hamland saw that one coming.
Hamland tries to counter with a takedown but Puto is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamland tries for a takedown but Puto circles away easily
enabling Puto to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chick Hamland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamland shoots in and drives through. Puto sprawls well.
Hamland darts in trying to clinch
and Puto counters with a stiff right hand. #T1##TD#
Hamland fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Puto to the ground. Hamland is now in Puto's guard.#ES2#
Puto pushes Hamland off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Puto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hamland.
Puto with the counter takedown but Hamland avoids it easily.#CL#
Hamland drives through and clinches with Puto against the cage. #TD2#
Puto gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Puto passes into side control, despite Hamland's attempt to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hamland managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Puto.
Hamland sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hamland taking some punishment here, with Puto in his half guard.
Hamland is doing well to control the position and prevent Puto from advancing to side control.
Hamland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hamland wants to control but Puto is keeping busy. #T2#
Hamland manages to get to full guard.
Hamland wants to sweep but no luck.
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamland will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hamland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hamland wants to sweep here but Puto controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Hamland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hamland trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
Hamland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Puto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Puto wants to sweep but no luck.
Puto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hamland scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Hamland has gone for a leg lock! Puto slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hamland's guard.#REVB#
Puto trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamland pulls Puto in close to his closed guard and prevents Puto from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Puto throws a strike but Hamland rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hamland trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Puto has momentary wrist control but Hamland slips an elbow through the middle.
Hamland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Puto's head.
Puto is adopting a defensive guard.
Hamland content to stall in guard here.
Hamland trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rice Puto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hamland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hamland with a lazy takedown attempt
and Puto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hamland throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Puto to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamland dives in and grabs Puto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Puto pushes down on Hamland's head and hops out.
Hamland throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Puto counters with a shoot takedown. Hamland fights it but they end up in guard.
Hamland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hamland thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hamland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hamland pulls Puto in close to his closed guard and prevents Puto from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamland's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hamland tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Hamland pulls Puto in close to his closed guard and prevents Puto from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Puto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hamland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hamland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puto was well out of range. Poor timing from Hamland.
Hamland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puto.
Hamland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Puto avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chick Hamland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Puto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hamland somewhat.
Puto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Puto.
Puto slips a jab from Hamland.
Nice uppercut lands for Hamland. That snapped Puto's head back.
Hamland looks to clinch
and Puto counters with a right hand to the body.
Rice Puto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hamland throws a looping overhand right but Puto ducks down to avoid it.
Hamland fails with a takedown attempt.
Puto scores with the left hand. Hamland knows he should have avoided that one.
Hamland misses with a takedown attempt
and Puto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chick Hamland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Puto.
Hamland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Puto pinned against the cage. Puto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Hamland closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Puto's guard.#T3#
Hamland scoring with some ground and pound.
Puto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hamland trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
Hamland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hamland's guard. #REVB#
Puto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hamland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Puto trying to hold on to Hamland's head to control him but Hamland postures up.
Puto is trying to stand back up but Hamland is controlling him #T4#
Hamland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hamland lands a nice short elbow.
Hamland is keen to just control but Puto is a slippery customer.
Puto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hamland.
Hamland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Puto tries to get to full guard but Hamland has control of the leg.
Hamland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Puto regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hamland.
Puto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hamland throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rice Puto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Puto 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 147
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Mike swinging wildly here.
Mike misses the shot to the body.
Satan throws a right hand that Mike ducks under and follows up with a left that Mike also avoids with ease.
Satan misses with a hook.
Mike avoids the body shot from Satan.
Satan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mike moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Mike rushes Satan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mike is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Satan tries to break the clinch but Mike is controlling the position. #T1#
The referee calls for Mike to work.
Mike slows down the pace here. #BC#
Satan manages to break the clinch.
Mike throws a lazy right hand but Satan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Satan. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Satan misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Mike misses its intended target.
Mike throws a low kick but it's checked well by Satan.
Mike throws the left hand but Satan avoids the punch easily.
Mike looks to throw the jab but Satan is out of range.
Satan throws a series of punches but Mike avoids them all with ease.
We've been informed that Mike 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.
Satan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mike throws a hook but Satan blocks it.
Mike throws a hook to the side of Satan's head but Satan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Satan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mike slips under a jab from Satan.
Satan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mike throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mike misses with a right hand
and Satan counters with a two punch combo.
Satan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Mike takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mike lands a jab-cross combination.
Mike throws a jab when Satan was well out of range.
Satan is looking to counter punch.
Mike looks to score with a jab to the body but Satan is just out of range.
Mike takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mike throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Satan scores with a three punch combo!
Satan throws a body punch but Mike moves out of range.
Satan lands with a right hand.
Mike misses with a lunging right hand
and Mike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mike uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Satan.
Satan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Mike waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Satan.
Mike connects with a body shot that sends Satan's belly button to the back.
Mike rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Satan counters with a two punch combo.
A head kick by Mike misses
and Satan counters with a stiff right hand.
Mike misses with a straight left.
Satan stalks Mike and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mike's face. Mike staggers backwards, shaken.
A telegraphed right hand from Mike misses the target.
Satan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Satan lands a right hook to the body.
Mike throws an overhand right that lands on Satan's shoulder, as Satan tries to avoid the shot.
Satan ducks under a wild hook from Mike.
Mike moves to clinch but Satan breaks away
and Satan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hail Satan 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#
Satan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mike.
Mike rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Satan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Mike is rocked!
Satan jabs at Mike's body.
Mike is still on wobbly legs! Can Satan finish him?
Satan drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Mike's head, knocking him out cold! Satan is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hail Satan!
Hail Satan made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Thank you for attending tonight's baptism.'.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 31
Date: Apr 02, 2025

#R1#
Marusic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marusic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Deathcrush moves out of range of the strikes.
Deathcrush blocks a jab.
Marusic just misses with a punch to the body.
As Marusic tries to get set, Deathcrush tries to push him back and clinch up but Marusic manages to avoid the attempt.
Deathcrush lands a body shot.
Marusic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Deathcrush avoids the body shot from Marusic.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marusic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deathcrush on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marusic misses with a body shot. #CL#
Deathcrush moves into the clinch.#TD#
Deathcrush turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Deathcrush manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deathcrush is putting a hurting on Marusic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Deathcrush lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Deathcrush cracks Marusic with a big right hand but Marusic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deathcrush trying to control the position but Marusic is working away.
Marusic is trying to get back to half guard.
Deathcrush works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Deathcrush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marusic keeps working.
Marusic is trying to control Deathcrush's posture but Deathcrush avoids it.
Deathcrush looks up at the clock and then as Marusic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Deathcrush smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Marusic is not content to let Deathcrush control the position. #T2#
Marusic tries to bench press Deathcrush off him but Deathcrush keeps the position.
Marusic is still trying to improve position.
Deathcrush working the head with strikes.
Marusic is looking to regain half guard here but Deathcrush keeps moving and retains side control.
Marusic is not content to let Deathcrush control the position.
Deathcrush moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Deathcrush definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Marusic wants to control but Deathcrush postures up.
A lull in the action here as Deathcrush stalls from top position.
Deathcrush scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Marusic to see if he's OK.
Marusic struggling a bit here.
Deathcrush tries to advance to mount but can't.
Deathcrush in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Deathcrush working away.
Deathcrush trying to control the position but Marusic is working away.
Marusic tries to buck Deathcrush off but Deathcrush is having none of it.
Deathcrush lands an elbow.
Marusic is looking for a sweep.
Deathcrush scores with a couple of short elbows.
Deathcrush tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marusic's legs.
Deathcrush working the head and body with strikes.
Deathcrush tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Deathcrush lands an elbow.
Marusic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deathcrush grinds an elbow into Marusic's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enu Deathcrush 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#
Marusic misses with a double jab
and Deathcrush counters with a left to the body.
Marusic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deathcrush.
Marusic throws a hook but Deathcrush avoids it easily.
Marusic scores with a nice head shot.
Deathcrush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Marusic misses.
A quick step to the side and Deathcrush tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deathcrush misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marusic. Deathcrush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marusic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deathcrush swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Deathcrush takes a swing at Marusic's ribcage but misses.
Marusic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marusic lands with a shot to the body.
Deathcrush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marusic can do to turn this around?#CL#
Deathcrush has managed to clinch.
Marusic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Deathcrush is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Deathcrush can't find room to land a body shot as Marusic controls the action.
Deathcrush has a couple of punches blocked by Marusic.
Deathcrush is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Marusic throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Deathcrush jumps guard.
Marusic throwing strikes but missing.
Deathcrush keeping moving, preventing Marusic from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marusic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marusic passes Deathcrush's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marusic trying to control the pace.
Enu Deathcrush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marusic is looking to advance position but Deathcrush won't allow it.
Deathcrush is looking for a sweep. Marusic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Marusic wants to free his trapped foot but Deathcrush is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marusic is trying to control. Deathcrush wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Deathcrush avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marusic.
Marusic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deathcrush keeps working.
Marusic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marusic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Deathcrush tries to get to full guard but Marusic has control of the leg.
Marusic moves nicely into side control.
Deathcrush is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Deathcrush manages to work his way to half guard, despite Marusic's best efforts.
Deathcrush trying to hold on to Marusic's head to control him but Marusic postures up.
Marusic throwing shots but Deathcrush is blocking nicely.
Deathcrush is in trouble now - Marusic has advanced to mount!
Marusic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Marusic working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Marusic working Deathcrush over with strikes here. #T4#
Deathcrush tries to lock up and control but Marusic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Deathcrush gets back to half guard.
Marusic is taking a breather. Deathcrush says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Deathcrush tries to get to full guard but Marusic has control of the leg.
Marusic moves nicely into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deathcrush is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borislav Marusic 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#
Marusic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deathcrush swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marusic scores with a body shot.
Marusic moves away from the strike by Deathcrush.
Marusic swings for the body but Deathcrush moves out of range.
Deathcrush avoids the body shot from Marusic.
Deathcrush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deathcrush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marusic was well out of range. Poor timing from Deathcrush.
Marusic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marusic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marusic just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Deathcrush - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Marusic as Deathcrush shoots in.
Marusic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Deathcrush tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marusic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Deathcrush somewhat.
Deathcrush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marusic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Deathcrush is looking to wear down Marusic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Deathcrush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marusic.
Deathcrush throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marusic throws an overhand right that lands on Deathcrush's shoulder, as Deathcrush tries to avoid the shot.
Marusic cracks Deathcrush with an open hand slap.
Deathcrush wants to clinch up but Marusic keeps it at a distance.
Deathcrush takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marusic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deathcrush.
Marusic takes a swing at Deathcrush's ribcage but misses.
Marusic throws a body punch but Deathcrush moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Deathcrush.
Deathcrush is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marusic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marusic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enu Deathcrush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Deathcrush darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Deathcrush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deathcrush looks to land a left hand but Marusic moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Marusic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Deathcrush's head.
Deathcrush throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marusic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Deathcrush scores with a hook to the body. Marusic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Marusic tries to clinch up but Deathcrush circles away and keeps his distance.
Deathcrush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marusic moves away.
A left lands for Marusic.
Nice uppercut there from Marusic.
Marusic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marusic wants it to stay on the feet.
Marusic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Deathcrush looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Deathcrush decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Marusic is trying to control but can't.
Marusic is not content to let Deathcrush control the position.
Deathcrush performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Deathcrush wants to control but Marusic is keeping him busy.
Deathcrush thows a huge punch but Marusic dodges it nicely.
Deathcrush is looking to take a break and control but Marusic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Deathcrush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marusic gets full guard.
Deathcrush is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marusic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deathcrush is one step ahead there.
Deathcrush chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Deathcrush lands a couple of elbows.
Deathcrush throws a big right hand that misses.
Deathcrush advances position into side control!
Marusic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Deathcrush scoring with punches from side control.
Deathcrush is trying to ground and pound but Marusic uses the momentary lack of control by Deathcrush to regain half guard.
Marusic trying to hold on to Deathcrush's head to control him but Deathcrush postures up.
Deathcrush missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Borislav Marusic.
I think Marusic 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Borislav Marusic!

Event: MMA Hype -47-
Date: Apr 02, 2025

#R1#
Whyte tries to score with a low kick but Rog moves his leg out of the way.
Whyte throws a shot to the body.
Whyte scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Whyte just misses with a punch to the body.
Whyte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whyte digs a good body shot into Rog's ribs.
Whyte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whyte swings for the body but Rog moves out of range.
Rog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whyte.
Whyte slips a straight right by Rog.
Whyte throws a hook but Rog blocks it.#CL#
Rog clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rog gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Whyte.
Whyte misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Rog escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orlando Whyte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whyte keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Whyte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rog takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rog avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Whyte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rog moves away.
Rog definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Whyte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rog was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rog slips a straight right by Whyte.
A little feinted left hand from Rog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rog throws a shot from downtown. Whyte moves away and avoids it.
Whyte scores with a shot to the body.
Rog throws a looping overhand right but Whyte ducks down to avoid it.
Whyte throws a jab but it's blocked by Rog.
Rog takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Whyte clobbers Rog with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Whyte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rog moves away.
Rog is looking to counter punch.
Whyte throws a leg kick but Rog moved away.
Rog throwing a counter right hand but Whyte manages to avoid it.
Rog fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Rog blocks the low kick.
Rog swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
Whyte looks to throw the jab but Rog is out of range.
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!
Rog throws a shot from downtown. Whyte moves away and avoids it.
Rog ducks under a wild hook from Whyte.
Rog with a hook.
Rog is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Whyte misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Whyte.
Rog lands with a shot to the body.
Whyte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rog on the side of the head.
Whyte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rog doesn't seem bothered though.
Whyte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rog walks into a jab.
A low kick from Whyte misses
and Rog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whyte lands a jab to the head.
Rog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whyte.
Rog connects with a good right hand that stumbles Whyte. Whyte circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Whyte looks to score with a jab to the body but Rog is just out of range.
It looked like Rog was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Whyte.#T3#
Rog throws a jab but it's blocked by Whyte.
Rog closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Whyte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Whyte 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.
Whyte 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.
Rog is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Rog closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rog landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Whyte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whyte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Whyte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rog tries to land knees in the clinch but Whyte avoids the damage to the body.
Whyte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whyte takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rog crunches a lovely knee into Whyte's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whyte managing to block the knees to the body from Rog.
A head punch on the inside from Whyte fails to land.
Rog prevents the takedown attempt. #T4#
Rog has a couple of punches blocked by Whyte.
Rog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Whyte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rog is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Whyte is defending well for now.
Rog misses with a punch to the body.
Rog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whyte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rog is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Whyte fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rog.
Whyte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whyte pushes Rog back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whyte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rog displaying some good clinch control by pressing Whyte up against the cage.
Whyte lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Whyte dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Whyte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rog on the side of the head.
Whyte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whyte misses with a body shot
and Whyte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orlando Whyte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rog shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Whyte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rog.
Whyte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Whyte.
Whyte throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Rog misses the target.
Whyte misses with a low kick.
Rog throws a lazy right hand but Whyte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rog loads up on a big right hand but Whyte slips the punch.#CL#
Rog clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Rog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Whyte cracks Rog with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Whyte slips a jab from Rog.
Whyte misses with a wild body shot.
Rog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whyte.
Rog avoids the body shot from Whyte. #T1#
Rog wants to clinch.
Rog takes one to the chin there.
Whyte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rog counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rog 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.
Whyte throws a hook but Rog avoids it easily.
Rog is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rog avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Whyte throws a chopping leg kick but Rog manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Whyte tries to keep at a distance but Rog has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rog lands with a left to the head.
Rog lands with a right to the head.
Rog trying to land knees to the body.
Whyte blocks an uppercut.
Rog misses with a knee strike. #T2#
Rog lands a shoulder strike.
Rog tries to land knees in the clinch but Whyte avoids the damage to the body.
Whyte digs a right hand into Rog's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rog's gas tank.
Whyte misses with some punches.
Whyte has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rog seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Whyte can turn it around.
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!
Whyte lands with a light punch inside.
Rog misses with the head strike.
Rog tries to land knees in the clinch but Whyte avoids the damage to the body.
Whyte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rog tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Whyte avoids it.
Whyte misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Whyte.
Whyte tries to work over Rog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rog manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Whyte drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rog gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rog misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Whyte.
Whyte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Whyte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rog backwards.
Rog stalling in the clinch.
Rog trying to control the position but instead, Whyte has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rog into the cage.
Rog looking to stall.
Rog throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whytes head.
Whyte cracks Rog with a nice body shot.
Rog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Whyte backwards.
Rog scores with a shot to the side of Whyte's head.
Whyte throws a head punch that misses.
Whyte swings wildly with an uppercut but Rog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whyte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whyte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whyte's elbow.
Rog gets through Whyte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rog lands a nice knee to the body. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Rog.
Whyte is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rog.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rog displaying some good clinch control by pressing Whyte up against the cage.
Rog lands a left hand that snaps the head of Whyte backwards.
Rog scores with a shoulder strike.
Whyte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rog stalling.
Whyte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Whyte pushes Rog back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whyte. #BC#
Rog manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Rog moves into the clinch.
Rog missing with knees to the body.
Whyte misses with some punches.
Whyte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rog with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Whyte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bal Rog 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#
Whyte throws the left hand but Rog avoids the punch easily.
Rog takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good leg kick by Whyte.
Whyte throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rog counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Whyte misses.
Whyte lands with a hook. Rog tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Whyte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rog.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Whyte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rog throws a punch but it's blocked by Whyte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whyte's elbow.
A short left from Rog.
Rog tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Whyte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Whyte misses with a punch on the inside.
Rog misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rog working aggressively here. #T1#
Whyte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whyte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rog working aggressively here.
Rog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Rog.
Rog goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rog misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Whyte.
Rog throws a punch but it's blocked by Whyte.
Whyte lands a body shot.
Whyte can't find room to land a body shot as Rog controls the action.
Whyte throws a head punch that misses.
Rog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whyte is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rog lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rog lands an uppercut.#BC#
Rog breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Whyte misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Rog misses the target.
Rog fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Whyte! But no joy.#T2#
Whyte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rog tries to close the distance and clinch but Whyte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whyte misses the jab.
Rog's jab looks to have found its range, popping Whyte under the eye.
Whyte takes a swing at Rog's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whyte loads up on a big right hand but Rog slips the punch.
Whyte swings for the body but Rog moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Rog tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whyte misses with a looping right.
Rog is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rog cracks Whyte with a good jab.
Rog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whyte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Whyte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rog.
Whyte shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Whyte lands a glancing blow to the side of Rog's head.
A big right from Whyte misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Rog misses the target.
Whyte with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rog to score with a decent uppercut.
Rog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whyte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Whyte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Whyte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whyte misses with a wild body shot.
Rog throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Whyte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Whyte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whyte scores with a shot to the body.
Rog takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Whyte takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Whyte missing with a left hand there. Rog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Whyte attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Whyte jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whyte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. Whyte catches Rog right on the button with a cross.
Whyte throws a hook but Rog blocks it.
Whyte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rog.
An attempted straight right counter from Rog misses the target.
Rog looks to land a right hand but Whyte moved out of range.
Whyte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rog manages to avoid it.
Whyte misses with a body shot
and Rog counters with a right hand to the body.
Rog lands a glancing blow to the side of Whyte's head.
Rog on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Whyte. Whyte obviously looking to wear him down.
Whyte takes a swing at Rog's ribcage but misses.
Whyte thows a leg kick but Rog checks it
and Rog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whyte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rog moves away.
A quick step to the side and Rog tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Rog rushes Whyte and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rog has a couple of punches blocked by Whyte.
Rog with an attempt at a knee that misses.

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 Bal Rog.
I think Rog 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bal Rog!

Event: ENIGMA 250
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Duck Ki keeps the fight on the outside.
Duck Ki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot by Fresh.
Duck Ki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duck Ki wants it to stay on the feet.
Duck Ki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fresh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Fresh looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fresh tries to free his leg and advance position but Duck Ki is retaining full guard.
Duck Ki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fresh content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Duck Ki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Duck Ki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fresh passes into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Duck Ki actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Duck Ki looking for submissions off his back.
Fresh is keen to just control but Duck Ki is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Duck Ki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fresh pulls his head out easily.
Duck Ki tries to roll over but Fresh keeps him under control.
Duck Ki is not content to let Fresh control the position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Duck Ki is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fresh jumps into side control!#SUB2#
Fresh looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Duck Ki looking for a sweep but Fresh has passed into full mount! Oh no!#SUB2#
Fresh with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fresh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Duck Ki is looking to escape. #T3#
Duck Ki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Fresh seems content to control.
Fresh is trying to control the action in half guard but Duck Ki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Fresh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Duck Ki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fresh.
Duck Ki is trying to control but can't. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Duck Ki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fresh trying to control the position from guard on top but Duck Ki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Duck Ki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fresh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Duck Ki trying to keep a closed guard but Fresh is proving a slippery customer.
Fresh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Duck Ki working for a triangle but Fresh defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daisy Fresh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Duck Ki throws a shot from downtown. Fresh moves away and avoids it.
Fresh ducks under a wild hook from Duck Ki.
Fresh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duck Ki as he avoids it easily.
Fresh dives in for a single leg takedown but Duck Ki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fresh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fresh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duck Ki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fresh.
Duck Ki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Duck Ki throws a hook but Fresh avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fresh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duck Ki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fresh somewhat.
An attempted straight right counter from Duck Ki misses the target.
Go Duck Ki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisy Fresh.#T1#
Fresh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fresh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Duck Ki swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Fresh clinches with his opponent.
Duck Ki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fresh backwards.
Fresh can't get the takedown.
Fresh wants to take the fight to the mat but Duck Ki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fresh tries to pull guard but Duck Ki won't allow it.
Duck Ki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Duck Ki breaks from the clinch.
Duck Ki throws a wild body kick that Fresh sees coming a mile off.
Fresh lands with a nice body punch.
Duck Ki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duck Ki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#Fresh is rocked!#TD2#
Fresh looking to score a takedown here. Duck Ki is defending well but Fresh drives through and ends up in Duck Ki's guard.
Fresh is still in real trouble! Can Duck Ki finish him?#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fresh trying to control but Duck Ki is working from the bottom.
Fresh seems to have recovered his senses.
Duck Ki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fresh on the ground.
Fresh stands and throws Duck Ki's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Fresh tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Duck Ki is looking for a sweep.
Fresh trying to control the action but Duck Ki is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fresh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Duck Ki tries to control but Fresh manages to take his back.#SUB2#
Fresh looking for the choke but no joy.
Fresh is trying to stick to Duck Ki's back but Duck Ki is turning into Fresh. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fresh's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Duck Ki.
Fresh wants to sweep here but Duck Ki controlling him for the moment.
Fresh keeping moving, preventing Duck Ki from controlling successfully.
Duck Ki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Duck Ki postures up. #T4#
Duck Ki is stalling in the full guard.
Duck Ki looking to pass the guard.
Fresh is trying to control the position but Duck Ki postures up.
Fresh keeping moving, preventing Duck Ki from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fresh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duck Ki is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Fresh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Duck Ki trying to control the position from guard on top but Fresh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Go Duck Ki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Duck Ki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Fresh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duck Ki tries to avoid it but Fresh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duck Ki to the ground. Duck Ki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fresh connects with the punch.
Fresh misses with a takedown attempt
and Duck Ki counters with a stiff right hand.
Fresh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duck Ki.
Duck Ki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD2#
Fresh throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Duck Ki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fresh is in Duck Ki's guard.#SUB#
Duck Ki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fresh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duck Ki is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Duck Ki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fresh looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
Duck Ki has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Fresh should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Duck Ki has tightened it up now! Fresh should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Go Duck Ki!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 29
Date: Mar 19, 2025

#R1#
Walker lands a body shot.
Pukki slips a straight right by Walker.
Pukki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Walker slips under a jab.
Walker dodges the punch combination from Pukki.
Walker throwing a counter right hand but Pukki manages to avoid it.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Pukki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Walker looks to throw the jab but Pukki is out of range.
Pukki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Walker is fending him off so far but Pukki persists. Nope, Walker circles away and we're back to standing.
Walker stalks Pukki and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pukki's face. Pukki staggers backwards, shaken.
Pukki throws a body punch but Walker moves out of range.
It looked like Walker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pukki.
A shot to the liver by Pukki. Beautiful body shot.
Pukki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pukki backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Walker as he connects with a hook.
Pukki throws a hook to the side of Walker's head but Walker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pukki.
Walker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Walker jabs Pukki right on the nose. Pukki blinks but takes it well.
Walker throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Pukki digs a good body shot into Walker's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing.
Walker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pukki throws a jab but it's blocked by Walker.
Walker walks into a stiff left hand from Pukki.
Temmu Pukki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker missing with a left hand there. Pukki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pukki moves out of range as Walker strikes.
Pukki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pukki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pukki misses with a kick to the body.
Pukki looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.
Hillbilly Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pukki fails with a takedown attempt.
Walker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pukki misses with a body punch
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker slips under a jab.
Walker fails to land with a series of punches.
Walker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pukki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Walker throws a right hand that Pukki ducks under and follows up with a left that Pukki also avoids with ease.
Walker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pukki throws a shot from downtown. Walker moves away and avoids it.
Walker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Walker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pukki.
Pukki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pukki looks for a takedown but Walker sprawls well.
Hillbilly Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Temmu Pukki.
Pukki throws out a loose jab but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pukki misses with a double jab. #T3#
Pukki misses with a hook.
Pukki drops his hands momentarily and Walker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Walker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pukki.
Walker slips a straight right by Pukki.
Walker moves away from the strike by Pukki.
Walker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Walker throws a right hand that Pukki ducks under and follows up with a left that Pukki also avoids with ease.
Pukki throws a lazy right hand but Walker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good shot there by Pukki.
Nice defenses there by Pukki.
Pukki scores with the left hand. Walker knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Pukki gets the takedown into side control.

Walker explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pukki shoots and misses
and Walker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walker moves out of range of the strikes.
Pukki looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.#T4#
Pukki shoots in for a double leg but Walker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Walker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pukki back to the cage. Walker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pukki throws a hook but Walker avoids it easily.
Walker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Walker.
Walker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pukki backs up against the cage.
Pukki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Walker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Walker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Donk. Pukki catches Walker right on the button with a cross.
Walker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pukki thuds his right hand into Walker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pukki throws a hook but Walker blocks it.
Pukki throws a hook to the side of Walker's head but Walker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Walker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Walker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pukki finds it's way round the side to connect with Walker's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hillbilly Walker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jab by Walker.
Walker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pukki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walker.
Walker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Walker.
Hillbilly Walker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pukki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hillbilly Walker is winning the standup battle so far.
Pukki misses with a straight left.
Walker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pukki can do to turn this around?
Walker slips a jab and a cross from Pukki.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Pukki.
Pukki throws a sloppy body shot
and Walker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pukki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Pukki.
Walker is looking to counter punch.
Pukki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pukki cracks Walker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pukki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walker lands with a good body shot.
A jab lands there for Walker.
Pukki throws a jab when Walker was well out of range.#T1#
Pukki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Walker is looking for a counter combo.
Walker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pukki eats them both and turns towards Walker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pukki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walker.
Walker throws a series of punches but Pukki avoids them all with ease.
Pukki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pukki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Walker counters with a left and a right that stings Pukki.
Walker lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pukki lands a nice hook to Walker's body. Walker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Pukki works Walker's body with a nice hook.
Pukki throws a low kick, looking for Walker's leg but Walker calmly moves out of range.
Pukki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walker.
Walker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Walker. #T2#
Pukki misses with the combination.
Walker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pukki connects with the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Walker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pukki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Walker is out of range.
Walker scores with a nice head shot.
Walker works over Pukki's head and body with a nice combination.
Pukki punishes Walker's body with a nice straight punch.
Pukki throws a front kick aimed at Walker's knee but Walker avoids it well.
Pukki throws a jab when Walker was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Walker misses the target.
Walker lands with an overhand left.
Walker is working the combinations to good effect here.
Walker missing with a left hand there. Pukki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Pukki.
Walker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Walker throws the left hand but Pukki avoids the punch easily.
Walker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pukki looks to land a right hand but Walker moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walker. Pukki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pukki misses with a body shot.
Walker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pukki.
A low kick from Pukki is predictable there
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Pukki misses with a double jab.
Pukki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Walker throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice side step and Pukki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Walker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pukki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Walker misses with the combination. #T4#
Pukki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Walker. Walker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from Walker.
Walker slips a jab from Pukki.
Walker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Pukki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pukki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Walker is able to avoid easily.
Walker slips under a jab.
Pukki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Pukki. Beautiful body shot.
Pukki misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pukki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pukki's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pukki duly obliges.
Walker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pukki misses with a wild body shot.
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 Hillbilly Walker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Pukki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Pukki.
Pukki throws a leg kick but Walker moved away.
Walker catches Pukki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pukki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pukki lands with a right hand.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Pukki.
No joy there for Walker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pukki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheers as Walker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pukki doesn't seem phased though.
Pukki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pukki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walker scores with a punch to the head.
Walker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Walker takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Pukki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1##SUB2#
Pukki is trying to get an arm triangle but Walker is defending well.
Walker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker is holding on to half guard well.
Pukki is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pukki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pukki working Walker over with strikes.
Hillbilly Walker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Pukki wants to work for an arm triangle but Walker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pukki is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pukki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pukki working the head and body with strikes.
Pukki prevents Walker from improving his position.
Walker trying to control here.
Temmu Pukki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pukki won't allow Walker to sweep him here.
Pukki's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Pukki preventing the sweep.
Pukki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pukki passes Walker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pukki throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Walker to regain full guard.
Pukki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pukki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hillbilly Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Pukki from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pukki scores with a hook to the body. Walker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pukki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Walker doesn't seem bothered though.
Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Pukki misses with a jab to the body
and Pukki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walker looks to land a right hand but Pukki moved out of range.
Walker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pukki.
Pukki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut.
Pukki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walker.
A nice side step and Pukki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pukki misses with a combination
and Walker counters with a three punch combo that has Pukki backing up. Pukki nods at Walker to acknowledge the strikes.
Pukki throws a nice looking combination but Walker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker slips under a jab from Pukki.
Walker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pukki misses with a looping left.
Walker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pukki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pukki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Walker misses with a jab, cross combination.

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 Hillbilly Walker.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walker, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hillbilly Walker!
After the big win, Hillbilly Walker made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 144
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
A big right from Puto misses.
Puto misses with a hook
and Pavicic counters with a left to the body.
Pavicic throws a wild body kick that Puto sees coming a mile off.
Puto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Pavicic counter with a right hand.
Puto cracks Pavicic with an open hand slap.
Puto scores with a nice strike.
Pavicic slips under a jab from Puto.
Puto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pavicic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavicic is looking to slow Puto down with leg kicks.
Jab, jab by Puto - just one landing.
Nice body punch from Pavicic.
Pavicic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puto on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Puto throws an off balance right hand
letting Pavicic counter with a right hand.
Puto blocks a jab.
Pavicic looks to throw the jab but Puto is out of range.
Puto throws a right hand that Pavicic ducks under and follows up with a left that Pavicic also avoids with ease.
A low kick from Pavicic is predictable there #TD2#
and Puto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pavicic's guard.
Puto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pavicic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pavicic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pavicic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Puto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Pavicic trying to keep a closed guard but Puto is proving a slippery customer.
Puto is looking to work some ground and pound but Pavicic has wrist control.
Puto advances position into side control!
Pavicic is trying to control Puto's posture but Puto avoids it.
Puto trying to control the position but Pavicic is working away.
Puto gets to mount! Pavicic was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavicic is squirming around, avoiding Puto's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Puto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Puto thowing shots but they're missing.
Pavicic wants to hold on but Puto pushes him away.
Puto trying to control but Pavicic is having none of it.
Pavicic avoids a series of strikes thrown by Puto. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pavicic is squirming around, avoiding Puto's attempts to control the action.
Pavicic tries to lock up and control but Puto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Puto tries to control but Pavicic wriggling away.
Pavicic wants to control but Puto is having none of it.
Pavicic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pavicic tries to reverse the position but Puto maintains control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rice Puto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Puto scores with a nice right hand.
Puto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pavicic throws the left hand but Puto avoids the punch easily.
Puto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Puto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pavicic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD2#
Puto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pavicic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Puto throws a strike aimed at the side of Pavicic's head but Pavicic avoids it well.
Puto looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pavicic is avoiding damage well.
A control attempt from Pavicic but he's now mounted!
Pavicic holds on, trying desperately to control.
Pavicic tries to reverse the position but Puto maintains control.#T1#
Pavicic is working hard here to advance position.
Pavicic tries to hold on but Puto postures up.
Pavicic is looking to improve his position but Puto isn't that keen on the idea.
Puto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rice Puto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pavicic tries to hold on but Puto postures up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Puto punching from mount but Pavicic doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Puto scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pavicic?
Pavicic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Puto tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Pavicic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Puto on the ground.
Puto with good strikes from the mount here!
Pavicic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pavicic tries to get out of the position.
Puto thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Puto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pavicic is looking to escape.
Pavicic tries to lock up and control but Puto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Puto controlling his opponent.
Pavicic is squirming around, avoiding Puto's attempts to control the action.
Puto avoids the attempt from Pavicic to control.
Puto throws some wild stikes that Pavicic manages to avoid easily.
Pavicic is looking to get to half guard.
Puto punching from mount but Pavicic doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pavicic can't escape the position.
Pavicic wants to hold on but Puto pushes him away.
Pavicic avoids a series of strikes thrown by Puto.
Puto controlling the position easily from mount.
Pavicic wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Puto.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puto putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rice Puto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pavicic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Pavicic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Puto misses with a takedown attempt - Pavicic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pavicic 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.
Pavicic throws a hook to the side of Puto's head but Puto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puto avoids a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Puto. That snapped Pavicic's head back.
Puto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pavicic is fending him off so far but Puto persists. Nope, Pavicic circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto misses with a jab to the body
and Puto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Puto dives in for a single leg takedown but Pavicic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gabrijel Pavicic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rice Puto.#T1#
Puto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pavicic.
Puto throws out a powerful jab.
Pavicic slips a jab from Puto.
Puto lands an overhand right.
Pavicic pushes Puto away with a front kick.
Puto misses with a hook to the body
and Pavicic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gabrijel Pavicic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pavicic manages to avoid it.
Pavicic throws a poor cross that misses
letting Puto counter with a right hand.
Puto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pavicic's waist but Pavicic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Puto off to one side.
Pavicic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Puto misses with a left hand
enabling Pavicic to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
A solid body kick from Pavicic.
Puto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Puto throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pavicic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Puto is able to avoid easily.
Puto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puto connects with a looping right hand.
Pavicic slips under a jab from Puto.
Pavicic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pavicic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pavicic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puto misses with a straight left. #T3#
Puto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pavicic manages to avoid it.
It looked like Pavicic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Puto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puto misses with a takedown
and Pavicic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puto 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.
Puto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pavicic moves away.
Pavicic avoids the body shot from Puto.
Pavicic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pavicic looks to throw the jab but Puto is out of range.
Puto misses with a left hand
and Pavicic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Puto connects with a right hand. Pavicic shakes it off.
Puto lands a jab to the nose.
Puto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Puto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pavicic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab lands there for Puto.
Puto throws a body punch but Pavicic moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Puto misses
and Pavicic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Puto's knee momentarily.
Pavicic misses with a hook. Puto ducked under it nicely.
Puto looks to score with a jab to the body but Pavicic is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Rice Puto just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Pavicic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Puto at a distance.
Puto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pavicic as he jumps to the side.
Pavicic throws a quick counter kick to the body but Puto avoids it.
Pavicic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puto.
Pavicic scores with a nice right hand.
Pavicic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Puto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pavicic throwing a counter right hand but Puto manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavicic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Puto. Puto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Pavicic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Puto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pavicic.
Puto's corner calls for a 1-2. Puto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Puto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nice strikes from Puto there.
Pavicic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Puto.
Puto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Puto stalling away here and it's allowed Pavicic to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Puto advances to half guard.
Pavicic wants to control but Puto is keeping busy. #T2#
Puto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pavicic trying to control but Puto postures up.
Puto wants to control but Pavicic is keeping him busy.
Pavicic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Puto.
Pavicic trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Puto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pavicic at a distance.
Puto throws a lazy uppercut
and Pavicic counters with a nice uppercut.
Puto misses with a takedown attempt
and Pavicic counters with a nice uppercut.
Gabrijel Pavicic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rice Puto.
A shot to the body from Pavicic misses
and Puto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pavicic throws a body shot but no joy.
Puto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pavicic counters with a body kick that stops Puto in his tracks momentarily.
Pavicic misses with a straight left.
Puto catches Pavicic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pavicic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Pavicic walks into a straight right hand from Puto.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pavicic. Puto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Puto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pavicic's waist but Pavicic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Puto off to one side.
Pavicic thinks about countering with a body kick.
Puto misses with a double jab
and Pavicic counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pavicic stuffs the takedown attempt from Puto. Puto gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Pavicic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pavicic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gabrijel Pavicic will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Pavicic throws a poor cross that misses
and Puto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gabrijel Pavicic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pavicic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Puto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pavicic as he avoids it easily.
Pavicic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Puto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pavicic moves out of range as Puto strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto lands with a good body shot.
Puto takes one to the side of the head.
Pavicic throws a right hand that misses
and Puto counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Puto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pavicic manages to avoid it.
Puto misses the shot to the body.
Puto throws a combination that misses
and Pavicic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pavicic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Puto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Puto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Puto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pavicic moves out of range as Puto strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Pavicic misses the target.
Pavicic misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Pavicic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Puto to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T2#
Pavicic has his hands on Puto's head, controlling the position.
Puto tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavicic is retaining full guard.
Pavicic is trying to keep Puto in close.
Puto postures up in Pavicic's guard and throws a big left but Pavicic blocks it.
Puto throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Pavicic keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Puto throwing strikes from guard but Pavicic blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rice Puto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Puto misses with a body shot.
Pavicic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puto lands a nice looking body shot.
Puto staying out of range there.
Nice body kick from Pavicic.
Puto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Pavicic misses with a looping right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Puto.
Gabrijel Pavicic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rice Puto.
Puto slips a straight right by Pavicic.
Pavicic moves out of range as Puto strikes.
Pavicic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Puto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Puto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes from Puto. Those never looked like landing.
Puto misses with a left hand
and Pavicic counters with a body kick that stops Puto in his tracks momentarily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 45:49
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 45:49
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 45:49

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

Event: TOF 209
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Taxi connects with a right hand. Miele shakes it off.
Taxi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Miele counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Taxi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Miele did well to prevent Taxi getting side control.#SUB#
Taxi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miele defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miele is looking to improve his position.
Taxi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Taxi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miele tries to roll over but Taxi keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miele is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Taxi lands a nice short elbow.
Miele wants to control but Taxi passes into side. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Miele's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taxi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Taxi trying to control the action but Miele is working from the bottom.
Miele dodges the ground and pound from Taxi.
Miele tries to buck Taxi off but Taxi is having none of it.
Taxi gets to mount! Miele was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Miele is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taxi looking to control but Miele is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Taxi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miele squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Taxi landing strikes from the mount.
Miele in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Taxi controlling from the full mount.
Miele working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miele is squirming around, avoiding Taxi's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Miele manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Miele, under a barage of strikes from Taxi.
Miele is trying to stand.
Taxi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've been informed that Miele has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Miele gets back to full guard.
Miele is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taxi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Taxi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miele is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Miele can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Taxi controls the pace.
Miele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taxi.
Taxi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Miele looking for a sweep. Not yet Miele, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miele is on top in guard. #REVB#
Taxi wants to stand but Miele is controlling the position.
Taxi pulls Miele in to control the position. #T5#
Miele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Taxi has his foot on Miele's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miele works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Taxi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miele scoring with punches to the head and body.
Miele distracts Taxi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Taxi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miele defends it easily.
Miele is working Taxi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T6#
Taxi trying to keep a closed guard but Miele is proving a slippery customer.
Miele tries to free his leg and advance position but Taxi is retaining full guard.
Taxi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taxi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miele is one step ahead there.
Taxi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Miele content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taxi throws a big shot that misses.#T7##TD#
Taxi looking to score a takedown here. Miele is defending well but Taxi drives through and ends up in Miele's guard.

Miele has his feet on Taxi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Miele lands a nice shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taxi feinted with a counter takedown.
Miele swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Taxi shoots in looking for a takedown. Miele tries to sprawl out of it but Taxi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miele manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Miele on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T8##TD#
Taxi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Miele to the ground. Taxi is now in Miele's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miele is trying to keep Taxi in close.
Taxi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miele pulls Taxi in to control the position.
Miele looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Taxi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Taxi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taxi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Miele is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Miele tries to hold on but Taxi postures up.#SUB#
Taxi working for a guillotine from mount but Miele is in no mood to give up.
Taxi controlling from the full mount.
Miele is squirming around, avoiding Taxi's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taxi controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Taxi dominated that round.
That's time! Taxi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Taxi takes a swing at Miele's ribcage but misses.
And Miele tries to counter it with a takedown but Taxi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Taxi looks to score with a jab to the body but Miele is just out of range.
Miele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Taxi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Miele's half guard.
Taxi is looking to take a break and control but Miele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taxi is thwarting Miele's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Taxi connects with a nice short shot to Miele's temple.
Miele is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Taxi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miele keeps working.
Taxi content to control rather than advance.
Miele trying to control here.
Miele scores with a few weak punches.
Taxi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Taxi seems content to control.
Miele pushes Taxi off looking to stand but Taxi dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taxi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taxi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miele.
Miele shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taxi as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Miele with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miele.
Tony Taxi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bella Miele.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Taxi.
Taxi is looking to take a break and control but Miele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taxi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Taxi is looking to take a break and control but Miele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miele is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Taxi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taxi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Miele is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miele struggling a bit here.
Taxi trying to control the position but Miele is working away.
Miele manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Miele is looking to improve his position.
Taxi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miele can do to turn this around?#ES2#
Miele kicks Taxi off and gets back to his feet.
Taxi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miele. #T5##TD#
Taxi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Miele manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Taxi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miele looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Miele looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Taxi has picked Miele up and slammed him! Miele can't keep hold of the triangle and Taxi manages to pass to side control!
Taxi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Taxi wants to control but Miele is keeping him busy. #T6#
Miele is letting Taxi control him for a moment.
Miele is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Taxi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Taxi takes a little break here. Miele wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Miele tries to bench press Taxi off him but Taxi keeps the position. #T7#
Taxi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Taxi trying to control the action but Miele is working from the bottom.
Miele is trying to control Taxi's posture but Taxi avoids it.
Miele wants to get back to his feet.
Taxi taking a breather here.
The strikes coming from Taxi are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miele is looking to reverse the position.
Tony Taxi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taxi is looking to take a break and control but Miele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Taxi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Miele is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Taxi trying to control the action but Miele is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taxi shoots for a double leg takedown but Miele sprawls well. He's pushed Taxi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miele shoots in for a takedown but Taxi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bella Miele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miele tries to clinch but Taxi moves out of range.
Miele tries to clinch but Taxi is having none of it. #TD2#
Miele drives through with a takedown into Taxi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T9##SUB#
Miele avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miele chips away with some ground and pound.
Miele working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Taxi's head.
Taxi is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Taxi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miele's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Taxi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Miele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taxi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miele.
Miele is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Miele has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Taxi counters with a shoot takedown. Miele fights it but they end up in guard.
Miele being controlled here, momentarily.
Miele is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Taxi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taxi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Miele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taxi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miele trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Taxi throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Taxi. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Taxi.
Miele tries to improve position but can't. #T2##SUB#
Taxi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Miele has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Taxi but great work by Miele.
Taxi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miele trying to control the position but Taxi is working away.
Miele landing strikes. #SUB2#
Miele is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Taxi has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Miele looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Miele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taxi tries to buck Miele off but Miele is having none of it.#T3#
Taxi sneaks back into half guard.
Taxi is controlling Miele's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Taxi is trying to control but can't.
Miele stops Taxi from getting back to his feet.
Taxi is doing well to control the position and prevent Miele from advancing to side control.
Taxi wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miele is pressing down on Taxi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taxi is holding on for now.
Miele seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taxi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miele defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taxi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miele.
Taxi lands a head shot.
Taxi scores with a jab to the jaw.#T5#
Taxi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tony Taxi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bella Miele.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taxi is defended easily by Miele.#TD#
Taxi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Miele manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Miele has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Taxi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T6#
Taxi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miele. Miele circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taxi throws a body punch but Miele moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Miele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Miele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taxi is looking to wear down Miele with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Taxi misses the shot to the body.
Taxi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Miele counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taxi is not content to let Miele control the position.
Taxi has his hands clasped together around Miele's back. He's all about the action.
Taxi regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7#
Miele has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Taxi is proving hard to escape from.
Taxi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taxi keeping moving, preventing Miele from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Taxi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miele manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Taxi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miele can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tony Taxi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Taxi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Taxi keeping moving, preventing Miele from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miele shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taxi as he avoids it easily.
Miele stuffs the takedown.
As Taxi backs off Miele throws a huge counter combo but Taxi manages to avoid it all.
Taxi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miele counters with a series of strikes. Taxi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bella Miele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Taxi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Miele sprawls well initially but Taxi persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T9#
Miele makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miele.
Taxi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Taxi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Miele is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taxi is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miele is on top in guard. #REVB#
Taxi pulls Miele in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miele throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Taxi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bella Miele.
Well Taxi 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Taxi!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2025

#R1#
Tyler gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Kee to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Tyler
and Kee counters with a nice body shot.
Kee lands with a nice combination. Tyler backs away looking to recover.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Kee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kee working Tyler over with knees to the body.#TD2#
Kee is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tyler can't fight it off and eventually Kee manages to take the fight to the floor. Tyler looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kee stands and throws Tyler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tyler is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kee asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Check out the look on Kee's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
A lull in the action here.
Tyler wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tyler is breathing heavily.#T1#
Kee lands some shots froms side control.
Tyler could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kee in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tyler bucks up and tries to throw Kee off but instead Kee has got his back!#SUB2#
Kee is working for a rear naked choke. Tyler is not defending it well and Kee has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Tyler refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Tyler's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hah Kee!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 143
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Deathcrush misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marusic.
Marusic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Deathcrush keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Deathcrush looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Marusic controls Deathcrush momentarily but Deathcrush frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deathcrush showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Deathcrush looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deathcrush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marusic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deathcrush is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Deathcrush won't allow Marusic to sweep him here. #T1#
Deathcrush is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marusic has momentary wrist control but Deathcrush slips an elbow through the middle.
Deathcrush sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marusic working a defensive guard here.
Deathcrush distracts Marusic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marusic keeping moving, preventing Deathcrush from controlling successfully.
Marusic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deathcrush is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marusic keeping moving, preventing Deathcrush from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deathcrush stopping the sweep attempt from Marusic.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Deathcrush lands a couple of elbows.
Deathcrush passes into half guard.
Deathcrush lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Deathcrush throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Deathcrush seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Marusic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Deathcrush is working away from the top position though.
Deathcrush wants to take a breather but Marusic is having none of it.
Deathcrush lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Deathcrush prevents Marusic from improving his position.
Marusic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Deathcrush scores with a couple of nice shots.
Marusic 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.
Deathcrush trying to control from half guard but Marusic is working away.
Deathcrush takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ground and pound from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush wants to free his trapped foot but Marusic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Deathcrush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marusic keeps working.
Deathcrush is looking to advance position but Marusic won't allow it.
Marusic tries to roll over but Deathcrush keeps him under control.#T4#
Deathcrush is thwarting Marusic's attempts to control the position.
Deathcrush trying to control from half guard but Marusic is working away.
Deathcrush sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marusic defending well though.
Deathcrush lands with a punch from half guard.
Deathcrush definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marusic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marusic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Deathcrush cracks Marusic with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deathcrush wants to pass the guard but Marusic is keeping the position.
Deathcrush with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enu Deathcrush dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
The fighters circling - Marusic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deathcrush misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Deathcrush changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marusic tries to avoid it but Deathcrush manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marusic to the ground. Marusic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marusic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Deathcrush has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marusic finds it's way round the side to connect with Deathcrush's head.
Deathcrush looks to score with a jab to the body but Marusic is just out of range.
It seemed like Marusic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marusic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deathcrush misses the body punch
and Marusic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deathcrush swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marusic misses with a hook #TD#
and Deathcrush counters with a takedown into side control.
Marusic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marusic is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Deathcrush is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Deathcrush working Marusic over with strikes.
Deathcrush lands strikes from half guard.
Marusic is controlling Deathcrush's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Deathcrush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marusic can do to turn this around?
Deathcrush working the head and body with strikes.
Deathcrush wants to take a breather but Marusic is having none of it.
Deathcrush throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Marusic to regain full guard.
Marusic keeping moving, preventing Deathcrush from controlling successfully.
Deathcrush works over Marusic with some ground and pound from guard.
Marusic wants to stand and escape but Deathcrush is having none of it. #T2#
Marusic pulls Deathcrush in to control the position.
Marusic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deathcrush postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Marusic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marusic keeping full guard, as Deathcrush tries to pass.
Marusic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deathcrush.
Marusic being controlled here, momentarily.
Deathcrush trying to control the position from guard on top but Marusic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deathcrush looking to sit in guard and control but Marusic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Marusic wants to control from the top but Deathcrush keeps moving.
Marusic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marusic postures up.
Marusic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marusic wants to control from the top but Deathcrush keeps moving.
Deathcrush utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marusic wants to pass the guard but Deathcrush is keeping the position.
Enu Deathcrush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Deathcrush pulls Marusic in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Deathcrush fails with a takedown attempt.
Marusic throws out a counter right but Deathcrush avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enu Deathcrush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deathcrush uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marusic.
Deathcrush ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marusic moves away.
Deathcrush scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marusic in his tracks.
Deathcrush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marusic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Deathcrush.
Marusic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marusic misses with a looping right.
Marusic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Deathcrush shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marusic as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Borislav Marusic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Marusic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deathcrush.
Deathcrush fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Marusic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Deathcrush throws a body punch but Marusic moves out of range.
Deathcrush is looking to wear down Marusic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Marusic misses with a looping left.
Borislav Marusic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Deathcrush throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marusic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marusic misses with a hook. Deathcrush ducked under it nicely.
Deathcrush appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marusic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Marusic misses the target.
Marusic misses with a looping left.
Marusic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deathcrush manages to avoid it.
Deathcrush ducks under a wild hook from Marusic.
Deathcrush drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marusic sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Marusic throws out a loose jab but Deathcrush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deathcrush swings for the body but Marusic moves out of range.
Marusic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marusic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deathcrush.
Marusic works Deathcrush's body with a nice hook.
Marusic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Deathcrush on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marusic throws a body shot but no joy.
Deathcrush moves away from the strike by Marusic.
Deathcrush has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Deathcrush there as he acknowledges the shot.
Deathcrush changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marusic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Marusic misses the target.
Deathcrush feinted with a counter takedown.
Marusic throws out a loose jab but Deathcrush uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borislav Marusic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deathcrush connects with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Marusic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marusic cracks Deathcrush with an open hand slap.
Marusic throws out a powerful jab.
Deathcrush tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marusic defends well and Deathcrush ends up having to push Marusic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Marusic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marusic lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Marusic misses the target.
Deathcrush misses with a body punch
and Marusic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deathcrush ducks under a wild hook from Marusic.#T3#
Marusic lands a jab to Deathcrush's midsection.
Marusic misses with a straight left.
Deathcrush lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marusic misses the jab.
Deathcrush throws a lazy uppercut
and Marusic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Deathcrush takes one to the side of the head.
Deathcrush takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marusic misses with a straight right.
Marusic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Deathcrush looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marusic has control of Deathcrush's left arm, preventing Deathcrush from doing any damage. #T4#
Deathcrush loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deathcrush won't allow Marusic to sweep him here.
Deathcrush postures up in Marusic's guard and throws a big left but Marusic blocks it.
Deathcrush makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marusic keeping moving, preventing Deathcrush from controlling successfully.
Deathcrush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marusic works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Marusic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deathcrush doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deathcrush manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Deathcrush wants to control from the top but Marusic keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Borislav Marusic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marusic 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: TOF 205
Date: Mar 02, 2025

#R1#
Halo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flow.#TD#
Halo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Flow quickly recovers to half guard.
Halo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Halo controlling the action here.
Flow wants to control but Halo is keeping busy.
Halo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #CUT#It looks like Robert Flow has been cut.
Halo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Halo seems content to control.
Halo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Flow is refusing to be controlled, as Halo sits in half guard.
Flow is looking to escape.#ES2#
Flow has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Halo is on him like a limpet, forcing Flow back against the cage.
Halo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Flow content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Halo has Flow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Flow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Halo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Flow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Halo Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Flow after a bit of a struggle.
Halo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flow's elbow.
Halo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Flow after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Flow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Halo slips under a jab from Flow.#T2#
Flow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halo doesn't seem bothered though.
Flow misses with a wild combination.
Flow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Halo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #KD2#
Flow sends Halo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Flow is motioning to the referee to let Halo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#It looks like Halo Halo has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flow lands with a shot to the body.
Flow slaps away a takedown attempt from Halo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A shot to the body from Halo misses #KD2#
and Flow counters with a crisp right hand that drops Halo! Flow lets Halo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Flow missing with a left hand there. Halo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Flow drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Halo's head, knocking him out cold! Flow is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Flow!
A less than humble Robert Flow misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 26
Date: Feb 26, 2025

#R1#
Satan swings for the body but Puffer moves out of range.
Puffer throws out a counter right but Satan avoids it with no problem.
Puffer takes a swing at Satan's ribcage but misses.
Puffer misses with a kick to the body.
Hail Satan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Satan.
Satan dips to his left and cracks Puffer with an uppercut!
Satan throws a lazy right hand but Puffer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puffer thinks about the counter body kick.
Satan takes a swing at Puffer's ribcage but misses.
Puffer lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puffer.
Puffer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puffer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Satan misses with a wild body shot.
Puffer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Satan misses.
Puffer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Satan with a body shot.#T1#
Puffer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Satan.
Puffer counters with a body kick.
Satan connects with a nice looking jab.
Satan throws a hook but Puffer blocks it.
Puffer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Satan.
Satan scores with a jab.
Satan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Puffer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Puffer looks to score with a jab to the body but Satan is just out of range.
We've been informed that Puffer 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.
Satan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Puffer has closed the distance and engaged Satan in a clinch. #T2##BC#
Satan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Satan misses with a wild body shot.
Satan looks to score with a jab to the body but Puffer is just out of range.
Satan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A cross from Puffer lands.
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!
Puffer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puffer keeps Satan at a distance using the push kick.
Satan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Puffer. Puffer obviously looking to wear him down.
Puffer scores with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puffer.
Jab by Puffer.#T3#
Satan moves forwards but Puffer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Satan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puffer was well out of range. Poor timing from Satan.
Satan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puffer.
Puffer misses with a body kick.
Puffer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Satan misses with a body shot.
Puffer misses with a wild body shot.
Puffer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Satan.
Puffer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Satan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Puffer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Satan's head.
The fighters circle, before Puffer throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Satan's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Puffer lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Fahaka Puffer!
A victorious Fahaka Puffer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 203
Date: Feb 23, 2025

#R1##TD#
Taxi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Taxi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Taxi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taxi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Smashotti is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Taxi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Taxi lands a couple of good shots and Smashotti has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Smashotti trying to get back to his feet but Taxi is in full control for now.
Taxi lands with a hammerfist to the side of Smashotti's head.#SUB#
Taxi looking for the choke from the back.
Smashotti looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Smashotti trying to get back to his feet but Taxi is in full control for now. #T1#
Taxi gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Smashotti trying to control but not successfully.
Smashotti is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Smashotti wants to get back to his feet.
Smashotti is trying to break free.
Taxi controls the action.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Taxi. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Taxi controlling the position well here. Smashotti rolled but Taxi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Taxi is landing with strikes from the back. #ES2#
Smashotti manages to escape to his feet. #CL2#
Smashotti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taxi, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Smashotti on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taxi tries to break the clinch but Smashotti is controlling the position.
Taxi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smashotti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Taxi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smashotti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smashotti tries to clinch up.
Taxi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smashotti tries to clinch up#TD#
and Taxi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smashotti won't be happy with that. #T3#
Smashotti pushes Taxi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Taxi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Taxi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smashotti keeps working.
Smashotti avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Taxi.
Smashotti manages to get back to half guard.
Taxi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Taxi blocks the strikes from Smashotti.
Taxi 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.#ES2#
Smashotti pushes Taxi off and gets back to his feet.
Taxi walks into a jab.
Lorenzo Smashotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smashotti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smashotti wants it to stay on the feet.
Smashotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taxi feinted with a counter takedown.
Smashotti avoids the body shot from Taxi.
Smashotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4##CL2#
Smashotti closes the distance and clinches.
Taxi blocks a body shot from Smashotti.
Taxi is trying to break the clinch but Smashotti is controlling him.#BC2#
Smashotti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smashotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taxi dodges the punch combination from Smashotti.
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 punch combination from Smashotti misses.
Taxi looks to score with a jab to the body but Smashotti is just out of range.#CL2#
Smashotti moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Smashotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smashotti throws a hook but Taxi avoids it easily.
Smashotti tries to clinch up.
Taxi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smashotti manages to avoid it.
Smashotti works over Taxi's head and body with a nice combination.
Taxi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smashotti.#T5#
Smashotti lands a right hook to the body.
Taxi takes a swing at Smashotti's ribcage but misses.
Taxi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smashotti.
Smashotti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taxi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taxi swats away the attempt to clinch by Smashotti.
Taxi cracks a nice hook into Smashotti's ribs.
Taxi swats away the attempt to clinch by Smashotti.
Smashotti blocks a jab.#CL2#
Smashotti moves into the clinch.#BC#
Taxi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taxi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taxi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smashotti misses with a few strikes there. #T6#
Smashotti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taxi circles away quickly and effectively.
Smashotti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smashotti misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smashotti misses with a hook #TD#
and Taxi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smashotti's guard.
Smashotti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taxi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Smashotti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taxi won't allow Smashotti to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Smashotti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taxi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T7#
Taxi landing with the ground and pound.
Taxi with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Smashotti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taxi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smashotti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smashotti keeping full guard, as Taxi tries to pass.
Taxi throwing strikes from guard but Smashotti blocks nicely.
Taxi cracks Smashotti with a solid left hand.
Taxi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smashotti's guard. #T8#
Taxi prevents Smashotti from improving his position.
Taxi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smashotti takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smashotti wants to try and get back to his feet.
Taxi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smashotti tries to lock up and control but Taxi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Taxi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Taxi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #ROC#Smashotti is rocked!#T9#
Smashotti is looking to improve his position but Taxi isn't that keen on the idea.
Smashotti is still in real trouble! Can Taxi finish him?
Smashotti keeps trying to improve his position.
Taxi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smashotti hang on?
Smashotti is trying desperately to improve position.
Taxi controlling the pace for now.
Taxi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Taxi cracks Smashotti with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Taxi!

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

#R1#
Cordova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rog manages to avoid it.
Demetrius Cordova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cordova scores with a jab to the head.
Rog tries to clinch there but Cordova circles away.
Cordova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rog sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cordova somewhat.
Cordova looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cordova misses with an uppercut.
Rog is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cordova with a body shot.
Cordova clobbers Rog with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Cordova scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rog holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rog wants to get back to his feet.
Rog 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.
Rog wants to improve his position but Cordova is controlling well.
Rog trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Rog is looking for a sweep. Cordova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cordova winds up and cracks Rog with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cordova throwing shots but Rog is blocking nicely.
Rog has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cordova is working away from the top position though.
Rog blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cordova.
Rog taking some punishment here, with Cordova in his half guard.
Rog blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cordova.
Cordova is taking a breather. Rog says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cordova thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rog is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Cordova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cordova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cordova is looking to take a break and control but Rog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rog makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rog.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cordova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rog working a defensive guard here.
Rog pulls Cordova in close to prevent any damage.
Cordova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rog utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Rog keeping moving, preventing Cordova from controlling successfully.
Rog wants to stand but Cordova is controlling the position.
Cordova forces his way into half guard.
Rog blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cordova.
Cordova thows a huge punch but Rog dodges it nicely.
Cordova looks to land a strike but Rog avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cordova has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cordova landing some decent shots from guard.
Cordova trying to control but Rog is working from the bottom.
Cordova throws a strike but Rog rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Cordova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rog wants to stand but Cordova has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Cordova is looking for a triangle here but Rog uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cordova is not content to let Rog control the position.
Cordova on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cordova tries to get out of the position.
Cordova is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Demetrius Cordova dominated that round.
That's time! Cordova's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cordova moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cordova.
Rog works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cordova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rog can do to turn this around?
Rog throws a jab when Cordova was well out of range.
Rog on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rog lands a really nice looking cross but Cordova seems unphased.
Rog defending well as Cordova loads up on a big left hand.
Cordova takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rog fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cordova manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rog misses with a body shot.
Cordova lands a jab.
Cordova jabs at Rog's body.
Cordova bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rog's head backwards.#T1#
Cordova is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rog.
Rog swings for the body but Cordova moves out of range.
Rog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cordova.
Cordova darts in looking for a takedown but Rog gets double underhooks and turns Cordova into the cage.
Cordova jumps guard but Rog turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrius Cordova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cordova fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rog throws a punch but it's blocked by Cordova.
Cordova blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rog lands a knee to the body.
Cordova misses with some punches.
Rog lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cordova or not.
Rog lands a knee to the body.
Rog blocks a body shot from Cordova.
Cordova can't find room to land a body shot as Rog controls the action.
Rog tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cordova avoids it.
Rog blocks an uppercut.
Rog misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rog tries to work over Cordova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Rog tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cordova avoids it.
Cordova looking to stall.
Cordova blocks an uppercut.
Rog is trying to break free.#TD#
Rog is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cordova is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rog to the mat. Rog regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cordova throwing strikes but missing.
Cordova throws a big right hand that misses.
Rog keeping moving, preventing Cordova from controlling successfully.
Rog looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES2#
Rog has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cordova has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Cordova is stalling here. #T3#
Cordova blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cordova softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rog. #BC2#
Rog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rog gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cordova.
Cordova misses with a takedown attempt
and Rog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cordova on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rog is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cordova rather than just go for the knockout.
Cordova takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cordova shoots in but no luck this time.
Rog is looking to clinch but Cordova is avoiding it. #TD#
Cordova drives through with a takedown into Rog's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cordova won't allow Rog to get back to his feet. #T4#
Cordova trying to control the position from guard on top but Rog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rog pulls Cordova in close to prevent any damage.
Rog lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Cordova looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rog passes into half guard.
Rog tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bal Rog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rog tries to clinch up.
Jab from Cordova.
Cordova misses with a hook. Rog ducked under it nicely.
Cordova wants to clinch up but Rog keeps it at a distance.
Rog looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cordova throws a jab when Rog was well out of range.
It seemed like Rog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cordova throws a hook but Rog avoids it easily.
A big right from Cordova misses.
Rog slips under a jab from Cordova.
Rog appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cordova tries to clinch up.
Donk. Cordova catches Rog right on the button with a cross.
Cordova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rog was well out of range. Poor timing from Cordova.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Cordova. Beautiful body shot.
Rog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cordova paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rog throws out a loose jab but Cordova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cordova swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rog fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bal Rog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Cordova throws a hook but Rog blocks it.#CL#
Cordova clinches with his opponent.
Rog swings wildly with an uppercut but Cordova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rog working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rog blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rog misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rog tries to land a knee to the head but Cordova blocks with his arms.
Rog stops a takedown attempt from Cordova.
A head punch on the inside from Cordova fails to land.
Rog gets underhooks to prevent Cordova's takedown attempt.
Rog unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rog misses with some punches.
Rog swings wildly with an uppercut but Cordova uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cordova as Rog tries to tie him up.
Cordova tries to pull guard but Rog forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrius Cordova. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Cordova lands with a short shot to the head.
Cordova tries to pull guard but Rog won't allow it.
Cordova blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rog misses with a punch on the inside.
Rog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rog throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Rog.
Cordova lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cordova looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rog missing with knees to the body.
Rog tries to stall but Cordova uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rog tries to throw a body punch but Cordova avoids it by throwing Rog back against the cage. #TD#
Cordova gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rog is looking to stand up but Cordova isn't so interested in that idea.
Rog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Cordova wants to control from the top but Rog keeps moving.
Cordova won't allow Rog to sweep him here.
Cordova is in close to Rog's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cordova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rog works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cordova lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cordova is standing up over Rog. Rog looks to escape but Cordova dives into side control.
Cordova with the ground and pound but Rog regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Cordova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rog keeps working. #T4#
Cordova lands with a punch from half guard.
Demetrius Cordova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cordova thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rog is looking for a sweep. Cordova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rog keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cordova is looking to take a break and control but Rog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rog trying to hold on to Cordova's head to control him but Cordova postures up.
Rog is controlling Cordova's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rog wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Demetrius Cordova showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cordova 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrius Cordova!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 25
Date: Feb 19, 2025

#R1#
Andolini misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
Walker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andolini's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Walker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andolini scrambles back to his feet.
Andolini has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andolini there as he acknowledges the shot.
Andolini misses with a looping right.
Walker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Walker does it's job there.
Walker 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.
Walker throws the left hand but Andolini avoids the punch easily.
Walker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Andolini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andolini goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andolini lands a right hook to the body.
Andolini dips to his left and cracks Walker with an uppercut!
Walker scores with a sloppy right hand. Andolini should have avoided that one.
Andolini cracks Walker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Andolini throws a hook but Walker avoids it easily.
Jab by Walker.
A decent looking cross lands there for Andolini.
Andolini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker is looking for the big counter here.
Andolini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andolini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andolini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Andolini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Walker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andolini throws out the jab.
Walker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Andolini misses.
Andolini misses with a wild body shot.
Walker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Andolini on the side of the head.
Andolini gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Walker lands a nice shot that snaps Andolini's head back. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andolini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Walker scores with a nice strike.
Walker misses the jab.
Walker misses with a looping right.
Walker lands with a straight right. Andolini didn't see that one coming.
Walker misses with a hook. Andolini ducked under it nicely.
Andolini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Walker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andolini.#CL#
Andolini has closed the distance and engaged Walker in a clinch.
Walker wants to get back to striking at distance but Andolini won't allow it.
Andolini throws a punch but it's blocked by Walker.
Walker wants to get back to striking at distance but Andolini won't allow it.
Andolini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walker prevents a body shot from Andolini.
Walker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Walker breaks the clinch.
Walker scores with a jab. Andolini acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
A jab from Walker misses.
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentino Andolini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker throws a hook but Andolini avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Andolini misses the target.
Walker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Andolini takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andolini swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andolini is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Andolini moves out of range of the strikes.
Andolini misses with a hook.
Walker slips a straight right by Andolini.
Andolini throws a lazy uppercut
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good shot there by Walker.#T4#
A slow jab from Andolini misses its intended target.
Donk. Walker catches Andolini right on the button with a cross.
Walker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andolini looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Walker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Walker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andolini looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Andolini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Andolini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Walker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Walker jabs at Andolini's body.
A jab from Walker misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Walker.
A punch lands to the side of Walker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Andolini.
Andolini takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hillbilly Walker 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#
Walker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Walker duly obliges.
Andolini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andolini misses with a wild body shot.
Andolini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walker.
Jab by Andolini.
Nice uppercut there from Walker.
Andolini misses with a lunging right hand
and Walker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Andolini wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.
Walker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andolini at a distance.
Andolini throws a poor cross that misses
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andolini throws a right hand that misses
and Walker counters with a nice body shot.
Walker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andolini throws out the jab.
Walker works Andolini's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Walker.
Hillbilly Walker seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Walker lands with an uppercut that bounces Andolini off the cage and back into range.
Walker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Andolini was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Walker.
Nice shot by Walker.
Walker avoids the body shot from Andolini.
Walker lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circling - Andolini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Walker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andolini's hands.
A jab from Walker does it's job there.
Walker scores with a sloppy right hand. Andolini should have avoided that one.
Walker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andolini throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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!
Walker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andolini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Andolini on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Andolini misses with a hook
and Andolini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andolini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walker cracks Andolini with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Walker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andolini.
Andolini swings widly with a right hand
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Andolini takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Andolini throws a low kick, looking for Walker's leg but Walker calmly moves out of range.
Andolini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Andolini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walker swings widly with a right hand
and Andolini makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Andolini swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Walker counters with a right hand to the body.
Andolini lands an overhand right.#T3#
Walker lands a jab to Andolini's midsection.
Andolini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walker misses the jab.
Andolini lands a nice looking body shot.
Walker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andolini.
Walker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andolini shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Walker connects with a single shot there.
Andolini misses with a wild body shot.
Walker is looking for the big counter here.
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andolini tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance.
Andolini misses with a lunging right hand
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andolini takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Walker throws a big shot that misses.
Walker lands a jab to the nose.
Walker misses with a two punch combination.
Andolini swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Andolini.#CL#
Andolini has closed the distance and engaged Walker in a clinch.
Walker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Walker tries to break the clinch but Andolini is controlling the position.
Andolini struggles to land a body shot inside as Walker controls his hands.
Walker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Walker wants to get back to striking at distance but Andolini won't allow it.
Walker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Andolini misses with a low kick as Walker jumps back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andolini misses with a right hand
and Walker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hillbilly Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Walker misses with the combination.
Valentino Andolini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andolini misses with a kick to the body
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
Walker 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.
Walker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andolini throws a shot from downtown. Walker moves away and avoids it.
Andolini looks to throw the jab but Walker is out of range.
A jab from Walker misses.
Walker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Walker scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker takes a swing at Andolini's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Walker.
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andolini scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Walker lands a head shot.
Andolini throws the left hand but Walker avoids the punch easily.
Walker throws out a counter right but Andolini avoids it with no problem.
Andolini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut.
Walker looks to land a combination. Andolini sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Andolini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Walker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andolini. Andolini circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andolini takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andolini throws a big shot that misses.
Walker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andolini lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andolini swings widly with a right hand
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andolini tries to clinch but Walker moves away
and Walker counters with a two punch combo.
Andolini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Walker's head backwards.#T2#
Andolini throws an off balance right hand
and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walker scores with a punch to the head.
Andolini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walker connects with a crisp jab.
Andolini misses with a hook
and Walker counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Andolini. That snapped Walker's head back.
Andolini misses with a hook to the body
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
Walker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andolini misses with a hook
and Walker counters with a left to the body.
Walker lands a glancing blow to the side of Andolini's head.
Andolini tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance.
Andolini has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Walker finds it's way round the side to connect with Andolini's head. #T3#
A lazy left from Andolini finds it's target.
Andolini wants to clinch
and Walker counters with a left and a right that stings Andolini.
Andolini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andolini throws a lazy uppercut
and Walker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walker moves out of range as Andolini strikes.
Andolini throws a predictable looking body shot
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut.
Andolini misses with a left hand
and Walker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hillbilly Walker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Walker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Walker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Walker lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andolini throws out the jab.
It seemed like Walker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheers as Andolini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Walker doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Walker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Andolini back to the cage. Walker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Andolini walks into a straight right hand from Walker.
Andolini misses with a lunging right hand
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Andolini drives through and clinches with Walker against the cage.
Walker is looking to break free of the clinch but Andolini has double underhooks.
Walker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Andolini misses with a body punch.
Walker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andolini has him pressed against the cage.
Walker blocks a body shot from Andolini.
Andolini misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Walker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andolini scores with a hook to the body. Walker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Walker misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hillbilly Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Walker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hillbilly Walker!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hillbilly Walker made sure he mentioned Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: ENIGMA 241
Date: Feb 16, 2025

#R1#
Fresh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Villalobos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fresh.
Fresh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Villalobos to score with a decent uppercut.
Villalobos misses with a body shot.
Villalobos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Villalobos misses.
Fresh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Villalobos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fresh.
Fresh swings for the body but Villalobos moves out of range.
Fresh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Villalobos was well out of range. Poor timing from Fresh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Fresh.
A big right from Villalobos misses.
Fresh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Villalobos defends it well.#TD2#
Villalobos gets caught flat footed, as Fresh shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fresh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fresh wants to control from the top but Villalobos keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Fresh looking to sit in guard and control but Villalobos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Villalobos preventing the sweep.
Villalobos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Villalobos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Villalobos wants to stand but Fresh is controlling his arm.
Fresh has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T2#
Fresh tries to improve position but can't.
Fresh tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Villalobos controlling the pace for now.
Villalobos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fresh slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fresh is pressing down on Villalobos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Villalobos sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Villalobos trying to control the position from guard on top but Fresh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Fresh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fresh controls Villalobos momentarily but Villalobos frees himself.
Fresh pulls Villalobos in close to prevent any damage.
Villalobos trying to control the position from guard on top but Fresh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Villalobos wants to stand but Fresh has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fresh takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #TD#
Villalobos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fresh is trying to defend but Villalobos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Villalobos in particular looking to stall.
Villalobos is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Villalobos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fresh defending well though.
Villalobos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hernando Villalobos dominated that round.
That's time! Villalobos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Villalobos throws a head kick but Fresh moves out of range.
Villalobos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fresh moves away.
Fresh just misses with a punch to the body.
Villalobos misses with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Villalobos. No joy for Fresh on that attempt.
Villalobos misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Fresh closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Villalobos's guard.
Villalobos is wriggling around but Fresh manages to pass to half guard. #REVR##SUB#
Fresh taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Villalobos has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Fresh has tapped! Great work by Villalobos! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hernando Villalobos!
After winning the bout, Hernando Villalobos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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