Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RMMA 18 - Curtis v Diaz
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick from Ghuruwa.
Lopez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ghuruwa.
Ghuruwa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez.
Ghuruwa is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ghuruwa throws a poor cross that misses
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ghuruwa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ghuruwa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghuruwa.
Ghuruwa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lopez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghuruwa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lopez. That did some damage!
Ghuruwa throws a head kick that misses
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Ghuruwa misses with a head kick.
Ghuruwa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ghuruwa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopez misses with a lunging right hand
and Ghuruwa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ghuruwa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ghuruwa 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.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lopez! But no joy.
Ghuruwa connects with a crisp jab.
Ghuruwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lopez scores with a jab.
Lopez staying out of range there.#T2#
Ghuruwa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez blocks a low kick nicely.
Ghuruwa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ricardo Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lopez lands with an overhand left.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ghuruwa.
Ghuruwa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lopez takes one to the chin there.
Heera Ghuruwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghuruwa misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lopez! But no joy.#T3#
Ghuruwa is looking to slow Lopez down with leg kicks.
Ghuruwa swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Lopez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lopez walks into a left hand.
Ghuruwa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopez.
Ghuruwa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Ghuruwa.
Lopez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ghuruwa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lopez doesn't seem bothered though.
Lopez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ghuruwa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heera Ghuruwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghuruwa misses with a low kick as Lopez jumps back.
Lopez throws out a counter right but Ghuruwa avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Ghuruwa throws a good cross that connects.
Lopez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lopez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ghuruwa throws a wild body kick that Lopez sees coming a mile off.
Lopez 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghuruwa scores with a decent looking hook.
Lopez misses with a straight right.
Lopez throws a looping overhand right but Ghuruwa ducks down to avoid it.
Ghuruwa misses with a leg kick
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ghuruwa throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lopez throws out a counter right but Ghuruwa avoids it with no problem.
Lopez takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heera Ghuruwa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lopez misses with a lunging right hand
and Lopez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ghuruwa throws a right hand that misses
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lopez slips a jab from Ghuruwa.
Ghuruwa misses with a wild combination.
Lopez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lopez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Ghuruwa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lopez! But no joy.
Lopez misses with a hook
and Ghuruwa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lopez's knee momentarily.
Lopez slips under a jab.#T1#
Ghuruwa throws a front kick aimed at Lopez's knee but Lopez avoids it well.
Ghuruwa throws a head kick that misses.
Ghuruwa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Ghuruwa slips a straight right by Lopez.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Ghuruwa.
Lopez moves out of range of the leg kick from Ghuruwa.
Lopez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lopez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ghuruwa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ghuruwa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A jab from Ghuruwa finds it's way through Lopez's defenses.
Ghuruwa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Lopez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Ghuruwa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Lopez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghuruwa moves away.
Donk. Ghuruwa catches Lopez right on the button with a cross.
Ghuruwa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Ghuruwa cracks Lopez with a big right hand and Lopez goes down!#ROC#Lopez is rocked!
Ghuruwa pushes down on Lopez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lopez is still in real trouble! Can Ghuruwa finish him?
Lopez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ghuruwa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ghuruwa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ghuruwa thows a huge punch but Lopez dodges it nicely.
Ghuruwa prevents Lopez from improving his position.
Lopez seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Ghuruwa lands with a punch from half guard.
Ghuruwa is keen to just control but Lopez is a slippery customer.
Ghuruwa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ghuruwa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lopez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ghuruwa.
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. Ghuruwa connects with a nice short shot to Lopez's temple.
Lopez wants to control but Ghuruwa is keeping busy.
Lopez is looking to improve his position.
Lopez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ghuruwa.
Ghuruwa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Lopez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ghuruwa is thwarting Lopez's attempts to control the position.
Ghuruwa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ghuruwa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lopez is looking to control Ghuruwa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lopez avoid being mounted?
Ghuruwa controlling the action here.
Ghuruwa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lopez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lopez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lopez is trying to maintain the position but Ghuruwa is very close to passing his half guard.
Ghuruwa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lopez's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heera Ghuruwa dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ghuruwa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lopez.
Lopez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Ghuruwa.
Ghuruwa scores with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ghuruwa.
Ghuruwa throws a right hand that misses
letting Lopez counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Heera Ghuruwa has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghuruwa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lopez counters with a nice body shot.
Lopez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ghuruwa in his tracks.
Ghuruwa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#Ghuruwa is rocked!#T1#
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghuruwa.
Oh Ghuruwa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ghuruwa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
It seemed like Lopez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ghuruwa throws a poor cross that misses
and Lopez counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Ghuruwa out cold! What a finish! Lopez is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricardo Lopez!
An out of breath Ricardo Lopez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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

#R1#
Lopez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baki misses with a takedown attempt
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Nobita Baki has been cut.
Lopez connects with a combination that backs up Baki into the cage. Lopez lands a flurry of punches that gets past Baki's guard. Baki is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Lopez bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Lopez!
Diego Lopez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2025

#R1#
Burger throws a hook but Will avoids it easily.
Will throws a right and a left that both miss.
Will slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Will tests Burger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Will misses with a looping left.
Darren Will seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Will.#TD2#
Burger drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Burger controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burger postures up. #SUB2#
Burger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burger stopping the sweep attempt from Will.#T1#
Burger with a nice head shot there.
Burger wants to control from the top but Will keeps moving.
Burger looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Burger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burger distracts Will with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Burger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Burger trying to control the position from guard on top but Will is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Will on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Will tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Burger drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Will manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Burger has Will in his guard.#REVR#
Will has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Burger is trying to control the position but Will postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Will works over Burger with some ground and pound from guard.
Will wants to control from the top but Burger keeps moving. #T3#
Will postures up.
Will looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Burger wants to sweep here but Will controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Burger 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.
Will lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sloppy strikes from Will. Those never looked like landing.
Burger takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Burger decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Burger is trying to work for a kimura but Will is defending well. #SUB2#
Burger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Will is looking to escape.
Burger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burger drops an elbow to the side of Will's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ham Burger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Will's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Will needs to keep his hands up - Burger had a free shot at his head there.
Will lands a jab to Burger's midsection.
Burger swings for the body but Will moves out of range.
Will looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Burger throws a lazy right hand but Will sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Will throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burger.
Burger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Will looks to land a right hand but Burger moved out of range.
Will will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Burger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burger throws a jab when Will was well out of range.#TD2#
Will gets caught flat footed, as Burger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burger wants to pass the guard but Will is keeping the position.#T1#
Will not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burger trying to control the position from guard on top but Will is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burger is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Will 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.
Burger passes into half guard.
Burger wants to free his trapped foot but Will is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Will is in trouble now - Burger has advanced to mount!
Burger trying to control but Will is having none of it.
Burger fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #SUB2#
Burger working for a guillotine from mount but Will is in no mood to give up.
Will wants to hold on but Burger pushes him away.
Burger trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Will has given up his back.
Will trying to control the hands but Burger won't let him.
Will is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Burger is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Will defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Will wants to control his opponent's hands but Burger gets his hands free. #T4##SUB2#
Will is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Burger gets his way! #SUB2#
Burger working for the choke.
Burger avoiding Will 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Burger patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Burger is cranking Will's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Will! He's tightened the choke and Will is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ham Burger!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ham Burger made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2025

#R1#
Will lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Will connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Bae misses
and Will counters with a one-two to the body.
Will scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#Bae is rocked!
Will punishes Bae's body with a nice straight punch.
Will misses with a wild combination.
Bae went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A jab lands there for Will.
Bae takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Will finds it's way through Bae's defenses.
Will misses with a straight left.
Bae feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bae on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bae bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Will connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bae moves out of range as Will strikes.
Will lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Will lands a nice looking body shot.
Bae takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oh Bae is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Darren Will is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Will getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Will throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Will scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bae takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Will has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bae is landing a low percentage of strikes.
and Will counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Bae! He's just covering up as Will starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Will!
A less than humble Darren Will misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: RMMA 14 - Cricket v Czerw
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1##CL#
Toney fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lopez, pushing him back against the cage.
Lopez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lopez has a couple of punches blocked by Toney.
Lopez throws a head punch that misses.
Toney has Lopez pushed against the cage.
Lopez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Toney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lopez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toneys head.
Toney digs a right hand into Lopez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lopez's gas tank.
Toney misses with a punch on the inside.
Lopez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lopez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lopez lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez working aggressively here.
Toney is working Lopez over against the cage.
Toney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lopez prevents a body shot from Toney.
Lopez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lopez misses with a body punch. #T1#
Toney misses with some punches.
Lopez is trying to break the clinch but Toney has him pressed against the cage.
Toney dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Toney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lopez lands a right hand.
Toney throws a head punch that misses.
Lopez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lopez working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Toney.
Lopez pushes Toney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lopez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Toney seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lopez can turn it around.
Lopez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Toney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toney lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Toney scores with a shoulder strike.
Lopez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Toney backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lopez stalling in the clinch but Toney improves position.
Lopez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Toney has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopez. #T2#
Lopez blocking some punches.
Lopez working aggressively here.
Lopez trying to control the position but instead, Toney has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lopez into the cage.
A hook to the body from Toney.
Toney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lopez throws a head punch that misses.
Lopez misses with the head strike.
Lopez misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Lopez.
Toney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toney has Lopez pressed against the cage, preventing Lopez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Toney lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Lopez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Toney or not.
Lopez working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Toney breaks the clinch.
Toney moves in looking to clinch but Lopez pushes him off.
Toney misses with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Toney throws a head punch that misses.
Lopez misses with a punch on the inside.
Lopez misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Toney.
Toney blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Lopez manages to break the clinch.
Toney doesn't manage to clinch there - Lopez circles away. #CL#
Toney moves into the clinch successfully.
Lopez scores with a shoulder strike.
Toney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lopez lands with a short shot to the head.
Toney has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
Toney lands a right hand.
Lopez throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Lopez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toney takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez has a couple of punches blocked by Toney.
Come on Toney - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Toney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
TwoTone Toney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez misses with a straight right.
Toney wants to clinch.#CL#
Toney clinches up with Lopez and pushes him back against the cage.
Lopez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Toney fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ricardo Lopez 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#
Toney doesn't manage to clinch there - Lopez circles away.
Toney is looking to clinch.
Toney wants to clinch but Lopez slips to the side
and Lopez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Toney wants to clinch up but Lopez keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Lopez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Toney takes the fight into the clinch.
Toney throws a punch but it's blocked by Lopez.
Lopez working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lopez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Toney closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lopez 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.
Toney tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lopez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Toney moved out of range nicely.
Toney tries to counter by clinching up but Lopez breaks away and moves out of range.#T1##CL2#
Lopez rushes Toney and presses him up against the cage.
Lopez lands with a short shot to the head.
Lopez trying to control the position but instead, Toney has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lopez into the cage.
Lopez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Toney backwards.
Lopez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Toney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toney tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Toney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lopez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Toney is looking to clinch but Lopez is avoiding it.
Lopez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lopez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Toney's head.
Toney is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lopez throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Toney misses with a body shot
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Toney wants to clinch but Lopez slips to the side#KD2#
and Lopez counters with a nice right hand that sends Toney toppling to the canvas! Toney scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lopez finish him?!#ROC2#Toney is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toney tries to clinch up
and Lopez counters with a huge right that knocks Toney out cold! Lopez is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricardo Lopez!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricardo Lopez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 145
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Will with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Velikan to score with a decent uppercut.
Will is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Will misses.
Nice defenses there by Velikan.
Will fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Velikan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Velikan throws a poor cross that misses
and Will counters with a nice uppercut.
Velikan throws out a loose jab but Will uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Velikan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Velikan misses the target.
Will swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Velikan slips a straight right by Will.
Velikan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Will ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Will misses with a wild body shot.
Velikan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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!
Velikan lands with an overhand left.
Will cracks Velikan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Velikan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Will throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Velikan counters with a stiff right hand.
Velikan stalks Will and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Will's face. Will staggers backwards, shaken.
Velikan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Will takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Velikan throws an off balance right hand
and Will connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Will takes one on the button.#T1#
Will swings for the body but Velikan moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Will checks a leg kick.
Will looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Velikan misses.
Velikan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Will dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Will.
Will misses with a straight right.
Velikan misses with a looping left.
Velikan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Will moves away.
Velikan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Will walks into a left hand.
Velikan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Will throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Velikan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Will, pushing him back against the cage.
Velikan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Will stalling in the clinch.
Velikan blocking some punches.
Velikan misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Velikan.
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!
Velikan swings wildly with an uppercut but Will uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Will blocks an uppercut.
Velikan can't find room to land a body shot as Will controls the action.
Velikan misses with a punch to the body.
Velikan blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Velikan.
Will lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Velikan backwards.
Velikan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Velikan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Velikan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Velikan misses with a punch on the inside.
Will is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Will fails to land.
Velikan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Will has a couple of punches blocked by Velikan.
Will has a couple of punches blocked by Velikan. #BC2#
Will escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Velikan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Will throws a jab but it's blocked by Velikan.
Will keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Will on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Will misses with a jab to the body
letting Velikan counter with a right hand.
Velikan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Will moves away.
Will moves out of range of the strikes.
Will throws a shot from downtown. Velikan moves away and avoids it.
Velikan swings widly with a right hand
and Will connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Will dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Will bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Velikan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Will ducks right into an uppercut from Velikan.
Will ducks under a wild hook from Velikan.
Nice body punch from Will.
Velikan misses with a wild body shot.
Velikan misses with a wild body shot.
Velikan misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velikan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Will on the side of the head.
Will swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Velikan cracks Will with a good jab.#T4#
Will uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velikan.
Will ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velikan moves away.
Will throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Will takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Will on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Will takes a swing at Velikan's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Velikan clinches up against the cage.
Velikan misses with a punch on the inside.
Velikan misses with a punch on the inside.
Will swings wildly with an uppercut but Velikan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velikan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Velikan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Will's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Will takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Velikan tries to clinch but Will is having none of it.
Velikan throws a looping overhand right but Will ducks down to avoid it.
Velikan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Will counters with a two punch combo.
Will misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shavkat Velikan 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#
Velikan throws out a loose jab but Will uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velikan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Will.
Velikan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Will.
Will throws a right and a left that both miss.
Will throws out a loose jab but Velikan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velikan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Will stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Velikan slips a jab from Will.
Will scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Will throws out a loose jab but Velikan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velikan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velikan. Will does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Will's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Will rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Velikan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Velikan scores with a nice strike.
Will missing with a left hand there. Velikan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Velikan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Velikan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Will takes a swing at Velikan's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Velikan misses.
Will throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Velikan drives through and clinches with Will against the cage.
Will throws a punch but it's blocked by Velikan. #T1#
Will blocking some punches.
Velikan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Will backwards.
Will has a couple of punches blocked by Velikan. #BC#
Velikan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Will looks to land a left hand but Velikan moved out of range nicely.
Will bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Will uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Velikan.
Will connects with a body shot.
Velikan misses with an uppercut. Will saw that one coming.
Will looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Velikan looks to land a right hand but Will moved out of range.
Velikan misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Will misses the target.
Velikan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Velikan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Will digs a good hook to Velikan's body.
Will looks to land a right hand but Velikan moved out of range.
Will throws a combination. Velikan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velikan throws a looping overhand right but Will ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Will slips under a jab from Velikan.
Velikan tries to clinch there but Will circles away.
Velikan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Will moves away.#CL#
Velikan rushes Will and presses him up against the cage.
Velikan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velikan scores with a shot to the side of Will's head.
Velikan working aggressively here.
Velikan lands a right hand.
Will struggles to land a body shot inside as Velikan controls his hands.
Velikan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Will can do to turn this around?
Velikan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Will or not.
Velikan misses with the head strike.
Velikan trying to stall but Will improves his position.
Velikan lands a hook that snaps the head of Will backwards.
Velikan tries to throw a body punch but Will avoids it by throwing Velikan back against the cage.
Will misses with a punch to the body.
Will scores with a shoulder strike.
Shavkat Velikan has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Velikan manages to break the clinch. #T3#
A slow jab from Velikan misses its intended target.
Velikan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Will moves away.
Velikan doesn't manage to clinch there - Will circles away.
Shavkat Velikan is winning the standup battle so far.
Velikan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Will! But no joy.
Will swings for the body but Velikan moves out of range.
Will swinging wildly here.
Will misses with a few strikes there.
Velikan throws an overhand right that lands on Will's shoulder, as Will tries to avoid the shot.
Will avoids a punch combination nicely.
Velikan misses with a double jab.
Will lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Velikan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Will displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velikan throws out the jab.
Velikan lands a right hook to the body.
Will throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Will fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velikan manages to avoid it.
Velikan avoids the body shot from Will. #T4#
Velikan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Velikan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Will's hands.
Velikan throws an off balance right hand
and Will counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Will looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Velikan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Velikan throws out a loose jab but Will uses good head movement to avoid it.
Will scores with a jab.
Will scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Velikan doesn't seem bothered though.
Velikan misses with a hook.
Velikan clobbers Will with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Velikan moves into range and clinches up with Will.
Will throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Will breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Velikan throws a hook to the side of Will's head but Will sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Velikan moves out of range of the strikes.
Will staying out of range there.
Will misses with a double jab.
Velikan misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shavkat Velikan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Velikan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Velikan throws a right hand that Will ducks under and follows up with a left that Will also avoids with ease.
Velikan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Will looks to land a right hand but Velikan moved out of range.
Velikan moves out of range as Will strikes.
A shot to the body from Velikan misses
and Will connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Velikan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Will.
Will throws a hook but Velikan blocks it.
Will throws a body shot but no joy.
Will lands a right hook to the body.
Will misses with a wild body shot.
Velikan tries to clinch but Will is having none of it.
Will smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Velikan scores with a body shot.
Velikan stuns Will with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velikan throws a shot from downtown. Will moves away and avoids it.
Will slips a jab from Velikan.
Velikan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Velikan lands with a straight right. Will didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Will misses with a looping right.
Will throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velikan staying out of range there.
Will has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Velikan clobbers Will with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Velikan 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.
Velikan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Velikan throws a body shot but no joy.
Will tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velikan was well out of range. Poor timing from Will.
Velikan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Velikan takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Will fails to land.
Will lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velikan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Will.
Will blocks an uppercut.
Velikan misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
A short uppercut from Velikan.
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!
Velikan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velikan takes a shot to the head.
Velikan content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Will breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Will. Velikan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Will avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Velikan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Velikan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Will displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velikan throws out the jab.
Will walks into a jab.
Will throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velikan lands a nice shot to the body.
Will loads up on a big right hand but Velikan slips the punch.
Velikan punishes Will's body with a nice straight punch.
Will misses with a straight left. #T3#
Will takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Will looks to land a combination but Velikan avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Velikan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Will avoids the body shot from Velikan.
Velikan throws a jab but it's blocked by Will.
Velikan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Will fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velikan manages to avoid it.
Will on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Will takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Velikan avoids the body shot from Will.
Will misses with a wild body shot.
Will bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Velikan's head.
Velikan misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Velikan.
Velikan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Velikan closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velikan misses with a punch on the inside.
Velikan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Will backwards. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Will.
Velikan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velikan throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Velikan.
Will misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Will wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Velikan has him pressed against the cage.
Will has Velikan pressed against the cage.
Velikan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velikan misses with a punch to the body.
Velikan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Velikan.
Will misses with the head strike.
Velikan misses with the head strike. #BC#
Velikan breaks from the clinch.
Darren Will has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shavkat Velikan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Will misses with a right hand
and Velikan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shavkat Velikan!

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

#R1#
Loco throws a series of punches but Lopez moves out of range.
Loco lands with a cross.
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loco throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Lopez is looking to counter punch.
Loco throws a right hand that misses
and Loco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Loco catches Lopez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Decent striking displayed by Loco there.
Lopez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#It looks like Xicko Loco has been cut.
Loco swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loco throws a poor cross that misses
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loco lands a nice shot that snaps Lopez's head back.
Loco works Lopez's body with a nice hook.
Loco throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lopez on the side of the head.
Lopez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Loco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Loco on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Loco misses with a body punch
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Lopez lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Loco can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Lopez and Loco drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Lopez.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Lopez!
Diego Lopez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Guru
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Fries throws a hook but Beltran blocks it.
Beltran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fries .
Beltran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fries looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fries jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beltran is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fries with a body shot.
A combination from Beltran does no damage.
Beltran looks to throw the jab but Fries is out of range.
Fries connects with a right hand. Beltran shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Mike Beltran has been cut.
Fries throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fries throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beltran.
Fries is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beltran.
A swing and a miss from Fries .
Fries tests Beltran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fries misses with a right hand
and Beltran counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beltran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fries moves away.
Beltran looks to throw the jab but Fries is out of range.
Beltran takes one on the button.
Fries lands an overhand right.
Beltran ducks under a wild hook from Fries .
Fries looks to throw the jab but Beltran is out of range.
Fries pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Beltran loads up on a big right hand but Fries slips the punch.
Beltran defending well as Fries loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Beltran misses.
Fries misses with an uppercut. Beltran saw that one coming.
It seemed like Beltran was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fries misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Beltran's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jab from Beltran.
Beltran staying out of range there.
Fries looks to land a left hand but Beltran moved out of range nicely.
Beltran is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fries with a body shot.
Fries misses with a left hand
and Fries takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fries swings widly with a right hand
and Beltran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fries avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beltran ducks under a wild hook from Fries .
Beltran looks to throw the jab but Fries is out of range.
Beltran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fries .
Victor Fries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beltran.
Beltran lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beltran takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Fries misses the jab.
Fries moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Fries .
A jab from Fries misses.
Fries slips under a jab.
A big right from Fries misses.
Beltran now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Beltran blocks a jab.
Fries is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Beltran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fries .
Fries thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Beltran misses.
Fries takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Fries .
Beltran misses with a body shot.
Fries pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beltran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fries .
Fries uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beltran.
Beltran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fries .
Fries throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Fries connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beltran walks into a jab.
Fries lands a slapping body shot.
Fries throws a looping overhand right but Beltran ducks down to avoid it.
Fries scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fries throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beltran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Beltran misses.
Fries lands a jab to the head.
Beltran takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fries thuds his right hand into Beltran's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#That has opened up Mike Beltran's cut even more.
Fries throws a lazy uppercut
and Beltran counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fries connects with a body shot that sends Beltran's belly button to the back.
Beltran looks winded!
Beltran slips a straight right by Fries .
The fighters circling - Fries throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beltran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beltran misses with an uppercut
and Fries counters with a straight right hand.
Fries slips a jab and a cross from Beltran.
Beltran lands with a good body shot.
Fries throws a hook but Beltran avoids it easily.
Beltran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Beltran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beltran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beltran there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fries throws a hook to the side of Beltran's head but Beltran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fries tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beltran was well out of range. Poor timing from Fries .
Fries misses with a hook
and Beltran counters with a right hand to the body.
Beltran misses with a straight right.
Beltran moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Beltran misses the target.
A jab from Fries misses.
Fries loads up on a big right hand but Beltran slips the punch.
Beltran throws out a counter right but Fries avoids it with no problem.
Fries throws a looping overhand right but Beltran ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Fries misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Fries and sends Beltran crashing to the mat! Fries follows him down to the mat - Beltran regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fries trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beltran wants to control but Fries is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Fries dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Beltran's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Fries keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fries throws an off balance right hand
and Beltran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fries lands a nice shot to the body.
Beltran ducks under a wild hook from Fries .
Fries misses with a straight left.
Fries scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beltran in his tracks.
Beltran loads up on a big right hand but Fries slips the punch.
Beltran moves away from the strike by Fries .
Fries misses with an uppercut. Beltran saw that one coming.
Fries clobbers Beltran with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#The cut above Mike Beltran's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Beltran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fries misses with a looping right.
Beltran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fries misses with a straight right.
Fries throws a jab but it's blocked by Beltran.
Fries is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beltran can do to turn this around?
Fries misses with a straight right.
Beltran looks to land a left hand but Fries moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Beltran.#T1##KD#
Fries steps into range and cracks Beltran with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Beltran flops backwards and Fries dives into his guard looking to finish!
Beltran is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fries is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fries has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fries '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.
Beltran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fries is one step ahead there. #T2#
Fries sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#KD#
Fries throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Beltran tumbling to the canvas!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beltran keeping full guard, as Fries tries to pass.
Fries is working hard here to advance position.
Beltran can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fries controls the pace.#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice defenses there by Beltran.
Fries misses with a left hand
and Beltran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fries thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beltran throws a shot to the body.
Beltran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fries .
Beltran takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fries gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beltran.
Fries throws a hook but Beltran avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Beltran misses.
Fries takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Beltran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fries keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beltran moves away from the strike by Fries . #T4#
Beltran rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fries moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fries throwing a counter right hand but Beltran manages to avoid it.
Fries scores with a nice strike.#CUT#Mike Beltran's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Fries misses its intended target.
Beltran throws a right hand that Fries ducks under and follows up with a left that Fries also avoids with ease.
Beltran misses with an uppercut.
Fries waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beltran.
Beltran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fries .
Fries is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fries scores with a jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike Beltran's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Victor Fries !
During a confident post fight interview, Victor Fries thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RMMA - Montreal
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Nator is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopez. #CL2#
Lopez has Nator up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Nator.
A left hand lands to the body for Nator.
Nator misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nator blocks an uppercut.
Nator misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nator fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Nator.
Nator lands a jab to Lopez's midsection.
Nator scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lopez doesn't seem bothered though.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Nator tries to clinch but Lopez moves out of range.
Nator is looking to wear down Lopez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lopez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yuri Nator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nator misses with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Lopez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nator sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nator tries to clinch but Lopez moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nator. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nator throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lopez has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nator connects with a body shot that sends Lopez's belly button to the back.
Lopez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lopez missing with a left hand there. Nator was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lopez blocks a jab.#T2#
Lopez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nator lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lopez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nator sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nator scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nator misses with an uppercut
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
Lopez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Nator misses the target.
Lopez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nator scores with a jab.
Nator throws a big shot that misses.
Nator tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lopez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nator with a body shot.
Nator lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T3#
Lopez avoids the body shot from Nator.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Nator.
Nator misses with a jab to the body
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nator.
Nator lands with a cross.
Nator closes the distance but Lopez moves to the side
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
Nator catches Lopez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nator throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lopez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lopez moves out of range as Nator strikes.
Lopez blocks a jab.#T4#
Lopez walks into a jab.
A big left from Nator misses.
Lopez drops his hands momentarily and Nator takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Lopez.
Nator throws a right hand that misses
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Nator is rocked!
Nator misses with a jab to the body
and Lopez counters with a huge right that knocks Nator out cold! Lopez is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricardo Lopez!
Ricardo Lopez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Hallows vs Choi
Date: Feb 16, 2025

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Beltran.
Joe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Joe blocks a jab.
Beltran connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Joe's hands.
Beltran works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Beltran's jab looks to have found its range, popping Joe under the eye.
Beltran misses with the combination.
Beltran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beltran lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Joe backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beltran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Joe tries to counter it with a takedown but Beltran pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Beltran is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Joe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Beltran can't keep his opponent in guard - Joe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Joe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beltran sees it coming and defends easily.
Joe content to control rather than advance.
Joe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beltran knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Joe controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Joe seems to be working for a kimura but Beltran defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Joe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Joe is working for a kimura but Beltran is defending it quite comfortably.
Joe trying to advance position but Beltran counters by regaining guard.
Beltran avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Beltran being controlled here, momentarily.
Beltran keeping full guard, as Joe tries to pass.
Joe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joe with a nice head shot there.
Beltran trying to keep a closed guard but Joe is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Joe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Beltran, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Joe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Beltran is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Joe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Beltran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Joe in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Joe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beltran is just riding it out for now. Joe eventually gives up the hold.
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 Mike Beltran will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Beltran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Joe in his tracks.
Beltran misses with a body shot.
Joe with the counter takedown but Beltran avoids it easily.
Beltran throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Beltran tries to sprawl but Joe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Beltran is defending against the submission attempts here by Joe.
Joe controlling the pace. #T1#
Joe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Beltran is trying to escape the mount.
Joe controlling from the full mount.
Beltran is trying to escape the mount.
Joe avoids the attempt from Beltran to control.#T2#
Joe landing strikes from the mount and Beltran is in trouble!
Beltran has given up his back.
Beltran tries to escape but Joe has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Beltran is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Joe lands an elbow to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Beltran defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Joe loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Beltran hold on? #T3#
Beltran tries to break free. #SUB2#
Beltran is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Joe biding his time, looking for the opening.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Joe.
Beltran is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T4#
Joe is continuing to stall.
Beltran covers up after that shot from Joe.
Joe is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Joe has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Joe is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Joe is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buddah Joe 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##TD2#
Joe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Beltran!
Joe misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
An elbow from Joe crashes against the mat. #SUB2#
Joe is trying to get an arm triangle but Beltran is defending well.
Beltran is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe trying to control the position but Beltran is working away. #SUB2#
Joe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Joe tries to advance to mount but Beltran denies him.
Joe takes a little break here. Beltran wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Joe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Joe scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Beltran to see if he's OK.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Joe is looking to take a break and control but Beltran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joe controls the position.#SUB2#
Joe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beltran has escaped the position, nice work there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Joe working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Beltran manages to get back to half guard.
Joe trying to pass the guard but Beltran defending well.
Joe stalling. #T3#
Joe wants to take a breather but Beltran is having none of it.
Beltran trying to control but Joe postures up.
Joe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Joe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beltran has managed to free his arm - good work.
Beltran trying to control from the bottom. #T4#
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.
Joe controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Joe is looking for a kimura but Beltran is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joe to get the leverage.
Joe drops an elbow to the side of Beltran's head.
Beltran is looking for a sweep. Joe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joe wants to free his trapped foot but Beltran is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Joe is trying to work for a kimura but Beltran is defending well.
Joe slows the pace down in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buddah Joe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Joe 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buddah Joe!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 140
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Alvarez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Lopez moves away and avoids it.
Alvarez lands a right hook to the body.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lopez.
Alvarez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lopez under the eye.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alvarez throws a combination that misses
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvarez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alvarez with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Alvarez. Those never looked like landing.
Lopez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Lopez walks into a straight right hand from Alvarez.
Alvarez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alvarez.
Lopez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big right from Alvarez misses.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvarez throws a lazy uppercut
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lopez drops his hands momentarily and Alvarez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lopez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lopez looks to score with a jab to the body but Alvarez is just out of range.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lopez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvarez misses with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Eddie Alvarez has been cut.
Alvarez lands with a hook. Lopez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice jab there from Alvarez. #T2#
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez connects with a nice looking jab.
Lopez misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Alvarez misses.
A shot to the body from Alvarez misses
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alvarez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alvarez misses with a hook #KD#
and Lopez counters with a nice right hand that sends Alvarez toppling to the canvas! Alvarez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lopez finish him?!#ROC#Alvarez is rocked!
Eddie Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Lopez finish him?
Alvarez looks to land a left hand but Lopez moved out of range nicely.
Lopez is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lopez misses with a hook.
Lopez misses with a straight left.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Alvarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarez seems to have recovered his senses.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Lopez misses with a double jab.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez.
Alvarez blocks a jab.
Alvarez lands with a right hand.
Alvarez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lopez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Alvarez misses with a looping right.
Alvarez blocks a jab.
Lopez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
Alvarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lopez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by Alvarez.#T4#
Lopez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alvarez finds it's way round the side to connect with Lopez's head.
Lopez scores with a decent looking hook.
Lopez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvarez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez throws a shot from downtown. Alvarez moves away and avoids it.
Alvarez feints a jab promting Lopez to slip. Alvarez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lopez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Alvarez missing with a left hand there. Lopez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lopez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez lands a jab to Lopez's midsection.
Alvarez swings widly with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the body
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Alvarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Alvarez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
Alvarez throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Lopez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alvarez throws a hook but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alvarez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alvarez avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Lopez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alvarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvarez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvarez throws a sloppy body shot
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T1#
Lopez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvarez circles away quickly and effectively.
Alvarez looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a lazy uppercut
and Lopez counters with a right hand to the body.
Alvarez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvarez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lopez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lopez moves out of range as Alvarez strikes.
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
Lopez misses with a straight left. #T2#
Lopez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
The fighters circling - Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Alvarez does it's job there.
Alvarez scores with a nice strike.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez scores with a nice head shot.
Alvarez takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Lopez is looking to counter punch.
Lopez looks to land a right hand but Alvarez moved out of range.
Lopez misses with a right hand
and Lopez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Lopez throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez lands a jab to Lopez's midsection.
Lopez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a hook.
Lopez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alvarez throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Lopez misses its intended target.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez misses with an uppercut.
Alvarez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alvarez blocks a jab.
A big left from Alvarez misses. #T4#
Alvarez clobbers Lopez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alvarez lands with a good body shot.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvarez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alvarez slips a jab from Lopez.
Lopez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alvarez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lopez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Alvarez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alvarez lands a body shot.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Alvarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eddie Alvarez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Alvarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopez.
Alvarez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopez cracks Alvarez with a good jab.
Lopez closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Alvarez! Lopez dives in looking to finish! Alvarez is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Lopez!
In his post fight interview, Diego Lopez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2025

#R1#
Popara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lopez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Popara swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lopez.
Popara misses with a straight left.
A shot to the body from Lopez misses #KD2#
and Popara counters with a nice right hand that sends Lopez toppling to the canvas! Lopez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Popara finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez leaves his chin hanging out and Popara seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Lopez crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Petar Popara!
Petar Popara seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 137
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Lopez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lopez scores with a jab.
Lopez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lopez scores with a jab to the head.
Lopez cracks Pulaski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lopez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pulaski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lopez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lopez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Pulaski rushes Lopez and presses him up against the cage.
Lopez blocking some punches. #T1#
Lopez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulaski lands with a right to the head.
Lopez trying to control the position but instead, Pulaski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lopez into the cage.
Lopez controlling the action here for a moment.
Pulaski misses with some punches.
Lopez is working Pulaski over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pulaski fails to land.
Lopez is trying to stall.
Lopez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pulaski backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Lopez.
Lopez tries to throw a body punch but Pulaski avoids it by throwing Lopez back against the cage.
Pulaski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pulaski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulaski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Pulaski. #T2#
Lopez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pulaski as Lopez tries to tie him up.
Pulaski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pulaski misses with some punches.
Lopez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pulaski backwards.
A short right from Pulaski on the inside.
Pulaski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lopez.
Pulaski stalling against the cage.
Pulaski lands a hook that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Lopez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pulaski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulaski misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pulaski struggles to land a body shot inside as Lopez controls his hands. #T3#
Pulaski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulaski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lopez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pulaski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pulaski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lopez.
Lopez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pulaski throws a punch but it's blocked by Lopez.
Lopez blocking some punches.
Lopez blocks an uppercut.
Pulaski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lopez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lopez tries to throw a body punch but Pulaski avoids it by throwing Lopez back against the cage.
Lopez looking to slow down the pace here.
Lopez lands a nice elbow.
Lopez is leaning against Pulaski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Pulaski breaks the clinch.
Lopez slips a jab from Pulaski.#T4#
Lopez throws a shot from downtown. Pulaski moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulaski misses the target.
Pulaski moves out of range of the strikes.
Lopez loads up on a big right hand but Pulaski slips the punch.
Pulaski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been told by Pulaski's head coaches at Ironbound MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lopez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulaski scores with a jab.
Pulaski misses with a hook.
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 Demyan Pulaski will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Pulaski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lopez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lopez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulaski.
Lopez throws out a counter right but Pulaski avoids it with no problem.
Pulaski slips under a jab.
It looked like Pulaski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lopez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Demyan Pulaski has been cut.
Pulaski blocks a jab.
It looked like Pulaski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez misses with a hook. Pulaski ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Pulaski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lopez throws an off balance right hand
and Pulaski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Lopez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lopez swings widly with a right hand
and Pulaski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lopez misses with an uppercut
and Pulaski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lopez slips under a jab from Pulaski.
Lopez misses with a hook
and Pulaski counters with a straight right hand.
Lopez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Diego Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopez scores with a nice strike.
Good shot there by Lopez.#ROC2#Pulaski is rocked!
Lopez weaves into range and cracks Pulaski right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Pulaski goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Lopez is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diego Lopez!
Diego Lopez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: MMAH 9 - Mferi vs Travis
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1##TD#
Lopez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kowalczyk gets full guard.
Lopez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kowalczyk's guard.
Lopez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kowalczyk is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lopez rolls with it to try and escape but Kowalczyk cranks on the arm and Lopez is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kacper Kowalczyk!

Event: FCL 72 - Pike vs Sarinnen
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Elofsson.
Elofsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beltran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Elofsson at a distance.
Beltran misses with a body shot.
Elofsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Beltran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elofsson.
Elofsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Elofsson misses.
Beltran let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Beltran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elofsson.
It looked like Elofsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beltran works the jab nicely.
Elofsson throws a lazy right hand but Beltran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elofsson throws a right hand that misses
and Beltran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Lars Elofsson has been cut.
Beltran slips a straight right by Elofsson.
A jab from Beltran finds it's way through Elofsson's defenses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beltran darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Elofsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beltran misses with a two punch combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beltran looks to throw the jab but Elofsson is out of range.
Beltran takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Beltran looks to land a left hand but Elofsson moved out of range nicely.
Beltran misses the jab.#T1#
Elofsson misses with an uppercut.
Beltran looks to throw the jab but Elofsson is out of range.
Elofsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lars Elofsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beltran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beltran has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Elofsson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Elofsson misses with an uppercut
and Beltran counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Elofsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Beltran counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Beltran. That snapped Elofsson's head back.
Beltran misses with an uppercut.
Beltran drops Elofsson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Elofsson! Beltran dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Beltran!
Mike Beltran is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Mike Beltran 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: FCL 71 - Mesquita vs Gray
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Schmidt throws an overhand right that lands on Will's shoulder, as Will tries to avoid the shot.
Will throws a big counter combination but Schmidt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Schmidt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Will avoids it really well and circles away.
Schmidt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Will loads up on a big right hand but Schmidt slips the punch.
Will lands a slapping body shot.
Will swings for the body but Schmidt moves out of range.
It seemed like Schmidt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Will's jab looks to have found its range, popping Schmidt under the eye.
Schmidt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Schmidt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Schmidt misses with a straight left. #T1#
Will looks to land a combination. Schmidt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Will lands a lovely overhand right.
Will misses with an uppercut.
Schmidt throws out a counter right but Will avoids it with no problem.
Will pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Schmidt back to the cage. Will follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Darren Will seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Will misses the body punch #TD2#
and Schmidt counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Will!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Schmidt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Schmidt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Will knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Schmidt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schmidt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Schmidt has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rabid Dog. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Will trying to control but Schmidt flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB2#
Schmidt is persistently looking for the submission but Will is defending it well.
Schmidt struggling to land strikes to the head as Will covers up. #T3#
Will is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Schmidt has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Will is defending well but eventually Schmidt manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Will has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Xavier Schmidt!
A very excited looking Xavier Schmidt 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: MMAH 5 - Perera vs Patuga
Date: Dec 25, 2024

Faust Fonseca had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 211.8, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Ricardo Lopez was cancelled.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 132
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lopez as he avoids it easily.
As Magomedov backs off Lopez throws a huge counter combo but Magomedov manages to avoid it all.
Lopez lands with an overhand left.
We've been hearing reports that Magomedov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Magomedov fails with the takedown.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Lopez shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamzat Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Magomedov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Magomedov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov passes into half guard.
Lopez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bigfoot BJJ. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Magomedov is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Magomedov is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Lopez wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy. #SUB#
Magomedov in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lopez tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Magomedov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khamzat Magomedov!
Khamzat Magomedov is the new middleweight champion!
Khamzat Magomedov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: FCL 68 - Beltran vs Elofsson
Date: Dec 11, 2024

#R1#
Elofsson connects with a body shot that sends Beltran's belly button to the back.
Elofsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beltran.
Beltran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Elofsson.#CUT2#It looks like Mike Beltran has been cut.
Lars Elofsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elofsson throws out a powerful jab.
Elofsson tries to bum rush Beltran with a series of wild strikes but Beltran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elofsson lands a slapping body shot.
Elofsson throws a shot from downtown. Beltran moves away and avoids it.
Beltran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD2#
Elofsson sends Beltran crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Elofsson is motioning to the referee to let Beltran up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Elofsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elofsson shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Beltran takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Elofsson sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Beltran bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lars Elofsson!
Lars Elofsson is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: FCL 67 - Dux vs Mesquita
Date: Dec 04, 2024

#R1#
Eklund connects with a high kick.
Eklund throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Will throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eklund on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've been told by Will's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Eklund tried to score with a low kick but Will checks it.
Eklund throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Will cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eklund takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Will checks the leg kick.
Eklund throws a leg kick but Will sees it coming and moves out of range.
Eklund throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Eklund fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Will.
Eklund misses with an uppercut.
Eklund slips under a jab.
Will keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Will misses the target.
Will ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eklund pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eklund wants to land a leg kick but Will is out of range.
Eklund pivots, looking for a leg kick but Will is out of range and Eklund settles back down.
Eklund misses with a body kick.
Eklund throws a head kick but Will moves out of range.
Eklund throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Eklund drops his hands momentarily and Will takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Eklund steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Will.
Will connects with a single shot there.
Eklund scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Eklund slips a straight right by Will.
Eklund moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eklund turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Will looks to land a right hand but Eklund moved out of range.
Eklund tries a head kick but it misses.
Darren Will is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eklund. Will does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eklund throws a wild body kick that Will sees coming a mile off.
Eklund avoids the body shot from Will.
Eklund lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eklund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Eklund has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Darren Will seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eklund throws a leg kick but Will moved away.
Eklund tries to land a front kick but Will steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Will swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Will.#T2#
Eklund throws a leg kick but Will moved away.
Eklund throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Will misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Eklund counters with a nice body kick.
Will misses with a looping right.
Will swinging wildly here.
Eklund scores with a leg kick.
Eklund thumps Will with a low kick.
Eklund avoids the body shot from Will.
Will swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eklund throws a chopping leg kick but Will manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Will looks to throw the jab but Eklund is out of range.
Will works over Eklund's head and body with a nice combination.
Eklund throws a half hearted mid kick.
Eklund takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Eklund throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Will counters with a straight right hand.
Will swings for the body but Eklund moves out of range. #T3#
Eklund misses with a head kick.
Will misses with a wild body shot.
Eklund throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Eklund throws a leg kick which misses Will's front leg but catches the back leg as Will tries to avoid it.
Eklund uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Will.
Eklund unleashes a big counter combination but Will bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Eklund throws a head kick but Will moves out of range.
Will throwing a counter right hand but Eklund manages to avoid it.
Will swings for the body but Eklund moves out of range. #TD2#
Eklund darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Eklund wants to take a breather but Will is having none of it. #SUB2#
Eklund is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Will trying to control here.
Eklund prevents Will from improving his position.#T4#
Eklund trying to advance position but Will counters by regaining guard.
Eklund trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Eklund has gone for a leg lock! Will slips out almost immediately though and dives into Eklund's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Will wants to control from the top but Eklund keeps moving.
Eklund is trying to control the position but Will postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hugo Eklund will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice shot lands for Will.
Will takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Eklund looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Will throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD2#
Eklund closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Will quickly recovers to half guard.#SU2#
Eklund decides to stand up.
Will slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Eklund throws a sloppy head kick and Will moves out of range easily.
Eklund throws a hook but Will blocks it.
Eklund throws a jab when Will was well out of range.
Will on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Will blocks a leg kick.
Will was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Will looks to land a combination but Eklund avoids it well.
A slapping leg kick lands for Eklund.
Eklund slips a straight right by Will.
Will lands a jab to the head.
Jab from Will.#T1#
Eklund goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Darren Will has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Will. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Will.
Eklund tries a head kick but it misses.
Hugo Eklund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Will throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eklund takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Will throws a shot from downtown. Eklund moves away and avoids it.
Eklund misses with a low kick.
Eklund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eklund looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Will takes a swing at Eklund's ribcage but misses.
Will misses the shot to the body.
Eklund connects with a leg kick.
Hugo Eklund seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eklund tries to bum rush Will with a series of wild strikes but Will uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eklund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Will. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eklund looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice shot lands for Will.#T2#
Will misses with a jab, cross combination.
Will stuffs the takedown.
Will punishes Eklund's body with a nice straight punch.
Will misses with a straight left.
Eklund misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eklund is defended easily by Will.
Eklund is breathing heavily.
A clash of legs there as Will blocks the low kick.
Eklund takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Eklund throws a sloppy head kick and Will moves out of range easily.
Will is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Will misses with a wild body shot.
Eklund throws a leg kick but Will sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Eklund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eklund throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Will looks to land a combination but Eklund avoids it well.
Will throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Will throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick from Eklund.
Eklund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Will ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eklund moves away.
Will cracks Eklund with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Will misses with a hook. Eklund ducked under it nicely.
Eklund takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Eklund avoids the body shot from Will.
Eklund throws the kick towards the body but Will avoids it.
Eklund uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Will.
Eklund misses with a head kick.
Will misses with a wild body shot.
Eklund walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Eklund fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Will.
Will ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Will looks to throw the jab but Eklund is out of range.
Eklund tries a low kick but Will avoids it.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eklund tries a head kick but it misses.
Eklund has his takedown stuffed
and Will counters with a stiff right hand.
Darren Will has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Eklund.
Will throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Will throws out a powerful jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Will blocks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Will misses its target.
Will misses with a hook.
Will paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Will shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Eklund eats them both and turns towards Will to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Will is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Eklund throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Will's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Will. That snapped Eklund's head back.
Will looks to land a left hand but Eklund moved out of range nicely.
Eklund takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eklund throws a head kick but Will moves out of range.
Eklund throws a head kick that misses.
Eklund takes one to the side of the head.
Eklund lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Will dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darren Will's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Eklund.
Will is looking to counter punch.
Will lands a really nice looking cross but Eklund seems unphased.
Will throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Will missing with a left hand there. Eklund was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Will. Eklund does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eklund has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Eklund misses with a kick to the body
and Will counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eklund lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Will cracks Eklund with a good jab.
Will works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Will checks the leg kick nicely there.
Will is looking to counter punch.
Eklund tries a head kick but it misses.
Will slips a jab from Eklund.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Will fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Will stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Will does no damage.
Eklund throws a wild body kick that Will sees coming a mile off.
Will swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Eklund misses. #T1#
Will listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Will connects with a nice looking jab.
Eklund looks to land a combination but Will avoids it well.
Eklund misses with an attempted mid kick.
Will moves out of range as Eklund strikes.
Eklund lands with a thumping leg kick.
Eklund's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Will connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Eklund scrambles back to his feet.
Eklund shoots in but no luck this time.
Eklund takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eklund looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Will. Eklund does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eklund raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Will throws a right and a left that Eklund avoids nicely.
Will misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eklund.
Will throws the left hand but Eklund avoids the punch easily.
Will comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Will throws a series of punches but Eklund avoids them all with ease.
Eklund slips a jab from Will.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Will throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Eklund delivers a nice body kick.
Eklund shoots for a takedown but Will saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eklund misses with a low kick.
Will looks to land a combination but Eklund avoids it well.
Eklund blocks a jab.
Eklund throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick from Eklund, right into the meat of the thigh.
Will connects with a body shot that sends Eklund's belly button to the back.
Will avoids a kick to the body.
Eklund moves out of range as Will strikes.
Will misses with a looping right.
Eklund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Will throws out the jab.
Eklund wants to slow Will down by chopping away at his legs.
Will throwing a counter right hand but Eklund manages to avoid it.
Will misses with a wild body shot.
Eklund tries a quick counter leg kick but Will is wise to it.
Will throws a hook but Eklund blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Will. #T3#
A nice leg kick from Eklund, right into the meat of the thigh.
Will comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Will waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eklund.
Eklund appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Will is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eklund can do to turn this around?
Eklund ducks under a wild hook from Will.
Will throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eklund is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Will walks forward, straight into a front kick from Eklund.
Eklund slips a jab from Will.
Eklund throws a big shot that misses.
Eklund looks for the body kick but Will saw that one coming.
Will scores with a jab. Eklund acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Will moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Eklund misses with a straight left.
Will looks to land a combination but Eklund avoids it well.
Eklund lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Will changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Will tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Will lands with a straight right. Eklund didn't see that one coming.
Eklund misses with a head kick.
Eklund misses with a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Eklund. That's going to slow Will down.
Will takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Eklund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Will misses with an uppercut
and Eklund counters with a low kick, right behind Will 's knee.
Eklund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Will misses its intended target.
Will throws a hook but Eklund avoids it easily.
Will throws out a loose jab but Eklund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Will will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Eklund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eklund takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Eklund's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Will connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Eklund scrambles back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Will showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Will 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: FCL - 65
Date: Nov 15, 2024

#R1#
Outlaw throws a right hand that misses
and Beltran counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Outlaw thinking.
A telegraphed right hand from Outlaw misses the target.
Outlaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beltran scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beltran lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Outlaw misses with a shot to the body
letting Beltran counter with a right hand.
Outlaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Beltran.
Outlaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Beltran.
Outlaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Outlaw looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Outlaw throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beltran counters with a left and a right that stings Outlaw.
Beltran definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Outlaw misses with an uppercut
and Outlaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beltran cracks a nice hook into Outlaw's ribs.
Beltran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Outlaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Outlaw misses with a right hand
and Beltran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Outlaw misses with a looping left.
A cross from Beltran lands.
Outlaw misses with a hook. Beltran ducked under it nicely.
Beltran is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Beltran scores with a jab to the head.
Beltran is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Beltran slips a straight right by Outlaw.
Outlaw throws an off balance right hand
and Beltran counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Outlaw swings for the body but Beltran moves out of range.
Beltran moves out of range of the strikes.
Beltran dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Outlaw looks winded!
Outlaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Beltran. #KD#
Beltran drops Outlaw with a beautiful combination! Outlaw stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Beltran is looking for the KO!#ROC#Outlaw is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Onyx Outlaw has been cut.
Outlaw is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Beltran ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Outlaw out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Beltran!
Mike Beltran retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Mike Beltran thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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