Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Just some fights 19
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Adams closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tenryu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tenryu tries to work over Adams's front leg with a kick but Adams checks it.
Adams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tenryu.
Tenryu missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adams moves out of range as Tenryu throws a body kick.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tenryu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tenryu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tenryu slips under a jab.
Tenryu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tenryu misses the shot to the body.
Tenryu jabs Adams right on the nose. Adams blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tenryu.
Tenryu misses with a kick to the body.
Adams throws a counter combo.
Adams throws the kick towards the body but Tenryu avoids it.
Tenryu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tenryu keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Tenryu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adams misses with the combination. #T1#
Adams swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tenryu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tenryu wants to slow Adams down by chopping away at his legs.
Tenryu defending well as Adams loads up on a big left hand.
Adams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tenryu.
Tenryu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Adams lands a leg kick that knocks Tenryu off balance momentarily.
Adams throws a big shot that misses.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Tenryu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tenryu circles away quickly and effectively.
Tenryu throws a leg kick that misses.
Tenryu slips under a jab from Adams.
Tenryu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
Adams looks to throw the jab but Tenryu is out of range.
Smash Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tenryu ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
Adams throws a head kick but Tenryu moves out of range.
Tenryu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Adams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tenryu.
Adams raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T2#
Adams throws a jab when Tenryu was well out of range.
Adams swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Adams.
Adams scores with a shot to the body.
Tenryu throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams.
A little jabbing left from Adams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tenryu slips under a jab.
Adams lands a front kick.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tenryu throws out the jab.
Tenryu moves out of range of the leg kick from Adams.
Tenryu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Adams moves to clinch but Tenryu breaks away
and Tenryu counters with a stiff right hand.
Adams tries to clinch
and Tenryu counters with a stiff right hand.
Adams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adams. Tenryu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tenryu misses with a leg kick.
Tenryu tries to work over Adams's front leg with a kick but Adams checks it. #T3#
Adams clobbers Tenryu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Adams fails to land with a series of punches.
Adams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Adams wants to clinch.
Tenryu dodges the punch combination from Adams.
Adams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tenryu.
Tenryu tried to counter with a leg kick but Adams avoided it.
Tenryu blocks the body kick.
Tenryu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Some wild striking there from Tenryu.
Adams walks into a left hand.
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
Adams scores with a head kick. Tenryu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4#
Adams throws a head kick that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An inside leg kick from Tenryu misses.
Adams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adams clobbers Tenryu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tenryu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Adams checks the leg kick nicely there.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Tenryu counters with a quick kick to the body but Adams blocks it.#CL2#
Adams closes the distance and clinches.
Adams trying to control the position but instead, Tenryu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Adams into the cage.
Adams lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Tenryu breaks from the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Adams checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tenryu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Adams scores with a hook to the body. Tenryu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adams throws a hook to the side of Tenryu's head but Tenryu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adams checks a leg kick.
Adams misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Smash Adams dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tenryu throws a low kick, looking for Adams's leg but Adams calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Adams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tenryu misses with a punch on the inside.
Tenryu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tenryu misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Tenryu.
Tenryu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Adams. #CUT2#It looks like Gen Tenryu has been cut.
Adams tries to land knees in the clinch but Tenryu avoids the damage to the body.
Adams dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Tenryu breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adams.
Adams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tenryu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tenryu ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
Adams fails to land with a series of punches.
Tenryu throws a quick counter head kick but Adams was just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tenryu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adams on the side of the head.
Tenryu misses with a wild body shot.
Tenryu looks to land a combination but Adams avoids it well.
Adams shapes to counter with a head kick.
Adams misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Tenryu slips under a jab.
Adams lands a glancing blow to the side of Tenryu's head.
An inside leg kick from Tenryu misses.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tenryu.
Adams throws a hook but Tenryu blocks it.
Adams slips a straight right by Tenryu.
Adams misses with a straight left.
Tenryu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Adams throws a right hand that Tenryu ducks under and follows up with a left that Tenryu also avoids with ease.
Tenryu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adams moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Tenryu misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Adams misses the target.
Tenryu slips under a jab from Adams.
Adams misses with a lunging right hand
and Tenryu counters with a right hand to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Tenryu as he connects with a hook.
Tenryu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tenryu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Adams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tenryu. That did some damage!#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tenryu. Adams does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tenryu slips a straight right by Adams.
Adams tries to land a leg kick but Tenryu saw it coming and moves away.
Tenryu throws a half hearted mid kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adams.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tenryu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Adams lands a glancing blow to the side of Tenryu's head.
A leg kick checked by Adams.
A head kick misses from Adams.
Tenryu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adams scores with a three punch combo!
Adams throws a series of punches but Tenryu moves out of range.
Tenryu throws a big shot that misses.
Adams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tenryu.
Adams throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Tenryu scores with a jab. Adams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Adams throws a lazy right hand but Tenryu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adams checks a low kick from Tenryu.
Adams throws a head kick but Tenryu moves out of range.
Tenryu tests Adams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Tenryu misses.
Adams misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Tenryu misses.
Adams tries to clinch there but Tenryu circles away.
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tenryu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adams wants to clinch.
Adams throws an overhand right that lands on Tenryu's shoulder, as Tenryu tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tenryu, as that shot connected. #T4#
Adams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tenryu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams.
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tenryu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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!
Tenryu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smash Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tenryu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tenryu clobbers Adams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from Tenryu misses the target.
Adams with the inside leg kick.
Tenryu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Tenryu.
Tenryu connects with a single shot there.
Adams tries to clinch but Tenryu moves out of range.
Tenryu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tenryu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Adams is able to avoid easily.
Tenryu is looking to land body kicks.
Smash Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tenryu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adams tries a quick counter leg kick but Tenryu is wise to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adams, as that shot connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Smash Adams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gen Tenryu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tenryu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
Adams throws a hook but Tenryu blocks it.
Tenryu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Adams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adams needs to keep his hands up - Tenryu had a free shot at his head there.
Tenryu thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Tenryu misses.
Adams wants to clinch.
Tenryu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams.
Tenryu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Adams wants to clinch up but Tenryu keeps it at a distance.
Tenryu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adams needs to keep his hands up - Tenryu had a free shot at his head there.
Tenryu connects with the punch.
Adams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Adams scores with a head kick.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tenryu throws out the jab.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adams tries to clinch
and Tenryu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Adams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tenryu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Adams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tenryu tries to work over Adams's front leg with a kick but Adams checks it.
Tenryu misses with a hook. Adams ducked under it nicely.
Tenryu moves out of range as Adams strikes.
Tenryu looks for the body kick but Adams saw that one coming.
Adams is looking to clinch. #T2#
Adams just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams wants to clinch up but Tenryu keeps it at a distance.
Tenryu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Adams throws a shot from downtown. Tenryu moves away and avoids it.
Adams throws a head kick but Tenryu moves out of range.
Tenryu looks to land a body kick but Adams moved away.
Tenryu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Tenryu misses. #CL2#
Tenryu tries to keep at a distance but Adams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adams tries a knee to the head but Tenryu blocks it.
Tenryu avoids a wild elbow strike from Adams.
Tenryu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tenryu working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Tenryu breaks from the clinch.
Tenryu throws a hook but Adams avoids it easily.
Adams throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tenryu's head.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tenryu.#T3#
Tenryu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Adams throws out a loose jab but Tenryu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tenryu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Adams has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Adams and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Adams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tenryu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tenryu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Adams looks to score with a jab to the body but Tenryu is just out of range.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch but Tenryu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tenryu defending well as Adams loads up on a big left hand.
Adams misses the jab.
Adams takes a swing at Tenryu's ribcage but misses.
Tenryu slips a jab from Adams.
Tenryu misses with a few strikes there.
Tenryu throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Tenryu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tenryu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adams sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Adams defending well as Tenryu loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Adams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Adams checks a leg kick.
Tenryu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams misses with a head kick.
Tenryu misses with a leg kick.
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adams looks to land a combination but Tenryu avoids it well.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Tenryu pushes him off.
Adams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tenryu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tenryu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tenryu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Adams is able to avoid easily.
Tenryu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tenryu misses with a looping left.
Tenryu scores with a jab to the head.
Adams just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Gen Tenryu did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Gen Tenryu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Adams tests Tenryu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adams tries to clinch but Tenryu moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tenryu misses the target.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adams lands a high kick!
Adams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tenryu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Adams lands a jab to the head.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Adams throws a right hand that Tenryu ducks under and follows up with a left that Tenryu also avoids with ease.
It looked like Tenryu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Adams.
Tenryu throwing a counter right hand but Adams manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Adams throws a jab when Tenryu was well out of range.
Tenryu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tenryu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams.
Adams is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tenryu scores with a nice strike.
Tenryu throws a leg kick but Adams sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Tenryu misses with a leg kick.
Adams tries to bum rush Tenryu with a series of wild strikes but Tenryu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tenryu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tenryu 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.
Tenryu blocks a head kick by Adams.
Adams checks a leg kick.
Adams throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tenryu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Adams throws a series of punches but Tenryu moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Adams blocks the leg kick.
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tenryu lands with a cross.
Tenryu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Adams under the eye.
Tenryu throws a sloppy head kick and Adams moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Tenryu misses with an uppercut.
Adams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adams throws a low kick but Tenryu moves out of range easily.
A jab from Adams misses. #CL2#
Adams closes the distance and pushes Tenryu back into the cage.
Tenryu lands with a left to the head.
Tenryu avoids the elbow strike from Adams, against the cage.
Smash Adams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tenryu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adams looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Tenryu manages to break the clinch.
Tenryu throws a hook to the side of Adams's head but Adams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adams misses with a head kick.
Adams throws a head kick but Tenryu moves out of range.
Adams is looking to clinch but Tenryu is avoiding it.
Tenryu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Adams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tenryu throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range. #T3#
Tenryu throws a hook to the side of Adams's head but Adams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tenryu slips a jab from Adams.
Tenryu throws a low kick, looking for Adams's leg but Adams calmly moves out of range.
Adams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Adams throws a lazy right hand but Tenryu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adams throws a jab when Tenryu was well out of range.
Adams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tenryu.
Tenryu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Adams moves out of range of the body kick from Tenryu.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
Tenryu jabs at Adams's body.
Tenryu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tenryu tries a head kick but it misses.
Adams looks to score with a jab to the body but Tenryu is just out of range.
Tenryu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Adams scores with a hook to the body. Tenryu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Adams throws a leg kick but Tenryu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tenryu lands with a straight right. Adams didn't see that one coming.
Tenryu throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.
Tenryu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Tenryu.
Adams now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams scores with a nice head shot.
Adams moves out of range of the body kick.
Tenryu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tenryu throws a chopping leg kick but Adams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tenryu loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Tenryu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adams lands a slapping body shot.
Tenryu scores with the left hand. Adams knows he should have avoided that one.
Adams misses with a body kick.
Tenryu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Adams lands a head kick!
Adams throws a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gen Tenryu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gen Tenryu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Adams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tenryu.
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tenryu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tenryu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tenryu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adams.
Adams lands a jab to the nose.
Tenryu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Tenryu misses.
Adams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tenryu was well out of range. Poor timing from Adams.
Tenryu blocks a head kick by Adams.
Adams throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Adams is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#CL2#
Adams takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Adams tries to move into range but Tenryu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Adams throws a big shot that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Tenryu blocks the leg kick.
Adams on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Adams moves into range and clinches up with Tenryu.
Adams prevents a body shot from Tenryu.
Adams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
Tenryu blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adams takes a swing at Tenryu's ribcage but misses.
Tenryu throws a body kick that misses.
Tenryu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adams.
Adams avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Adams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tenryu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Adams throws a series of punches but Tenryu avoids them all with ease.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adams.
Adams motions for Tenryu to come forward. Adams throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tenryu misses with a hook.
Tenryu staying out of range there.
Tenryu fails to land with a series of punches.
Adams now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tenryu throws a leg kick but Adams moved away.
Adams appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tenryu tries to score with a low kick but Adams moves his leg out of the way.
Adams tries to counter by closing the distance.
Adams scores with a body shot.
Tenryu throws a hook to the side of Adams's head but Adams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tenryu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adams throws a head kick that misses
and Tenryu counters with a nice uppercut.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
Tenryu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tenryu misses with an uppercut. Adams saw that one coming.#T3#
Adams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tenryu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Adams moves out of range as Tenryu strikes.
Tenryu throws the left hand but Adams avoids the punch easily.
Tenryu cracks Adams with a good jab.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch but Tenryu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adams tries to move into range but Tenryu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tenryu misses with a hook.
Tenryu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adams looks to land a body kick but Tenryu moved away.
Tenryu scores with a shot to the body.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tenryu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Adams unleashes a big counter combination but Tenryu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Tenryu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adams counters with a stiff right hand.
Adams walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tenryu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tenryu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tenryu wants to slow Adams down by chopping away at his legs.
Adams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Adams scores with a jab to the head.
Tenryu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tenryu defending well as Adams loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adams.
Adams tries to clinch up.
Tenryu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams.
A little feinted left hand from Tenryu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adams tries to clinch up but Tenryu circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Tenryu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adams throws a series of punches but Tenryu moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Smash Adams.
Well Adams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:48
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 47:48

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

Event: Just some fights 18
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Von Lewinksi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maeda is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maeda has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maeda is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maeda has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Von Lewinksi but great work by Maeda.
Maeda working the ground and pound.
Von Lewinksi is trying to improve his position.
Von Lewinksi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maeda's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maeda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maeda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Von Lewinksi keeps working. #T1#
Von Lewinksi wants to get back to full guard.
Maeda working over Von Lewinksi with some ground and pound. Von Lewinksi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Maeda trying to control from half guard but Von Lewinksi is working away. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing that Maeda has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Von Lewinksi has hold of Maeda's hands but Maeda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maeda lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Lewinksi has hold of Maeda's hands but Maeda slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Maeda drops an elbow to the side of Von Lewinksi's head.
Nice strikes from Maeda there. #T2#
Maeda is trying to control. Von Lewinksi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Von Lewinksi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maeda scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maeda working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maeda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Von Lewinksi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maeda pulls his head out easily.
Von Lewinksi is looking for a sweep. Maeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maeda is looking to advance position but Von Lewinksi won't allow it. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maeda pulls his head out easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maeda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Von Lewinksi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3##SUB2#
Von Lewinksi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maeda pulls his head out easily.
Maeda wants to control but Von Lewinksi is keeping him busy.
Maeda is nestled in close to Von Lewinksi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maeda winds up and cracks Von Lewinksi with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Maeda connects with a nice short shot to Von Lewinksi's temple. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maeda pulls his head out easily.
Maeda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Maeda lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maeda trying to control from half guard but Von Lewinksi is working away.
Von Lewinksi gets back to full guard.
Maeda passes Von Lewinksi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maeda is trying to control. Von Lewinksi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maeda is nestled in close to Von Lewinksi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Lewinksi taking some punishment here, with Maeda in his half guard. #SUB#
Maeda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maeda working the head and body with strikes.
Maeda working over Von Lewinksi with some ground and pound. Von Lewinksi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maeda sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Maeda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Maeda dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Von Lewinksi shoots in and gets a takedown into Maeda's guard.
Maeda is trying to keep Von Lewinksi in close. #SUB#
Maeda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Von Lewinksi trying to move into half guard but instead Maeda has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Von Lewinksi working for a triangle but Maeda defends it easily. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maeda defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi is looking for a triangle but Maeda pushes his legs off easily.
Maeda trying to control but Von Lewinksi is working from the bottom. #T1#
Maeda lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maeda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Maeda landing with the ground and pound.
Maeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Lewinksi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda is pushing down on Von Lewinksi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Von Lewinksi is fighting to maintain full guard but Maeda has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.
Maeda performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maeda lands with a punch from half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Lewinksi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Von Lewinksi.
Maeda lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Von Lewinksi has momentary wrist control but Maeda slips an elbow through the middle.
Maeda trying to control but Von Lewinksi is working from the bottom.
Maeda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi working for a triangle but Maeda defends it easily. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maeda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maeda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Maeda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maeda with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maeda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi is looking for a triangle but Maeda pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Maeda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Von Lewinksi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maeda has managed to get both his arms back between Von Lewinksi's legs - danger averted.
Maeda with a nice head shot there.
Von Lewinksi has momentary wrist control but Maeda slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for a guillotine here but Maeda defends easily.
Maeda controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Maeda avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4##SUB2#
Von Lewinksi working for a triangle but Maeda defends it easily.
Maeda slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maeda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi working for a triangle but Maeda defends it easily.
Maeda postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maeda with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Maeda wants to pass the guard but Von Lewinksi is keeping the position.
Akira Maeda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for a guillotine here but Maeda defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Akira Maeda 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Von Lewinksi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maeda defends it well.
Maeda trying to control but Von Lewinksi postures up.
Maeda moves into full guard. #SUB#
Maeda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Von Lewinksi looking to pass the guard.
Maeda is trying to control the position but Von Lewinksi postures up. #T1#
Von Lewinksi won't allow Maeda to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi has gone for a leg lock! Maeda slips out almost immediately though and dives into Von Lewinksi's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maeda looking to pass the guard.
Maeda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Maeda wants to control from the top but Von Lewinksi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maeda passes into half guard.
Maeda drops an elbow to the side of Von Lewinksi's head.
Maeda wants to take a breather but Von Lewinksi is having none of it.
Von Lewinksi regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Maeda wants to control from the top but Von Lewinksi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maeda defends well.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Maeda uses it to pass to side control.
Von Lewinksi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Von Lewinksi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Von Lewinksi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Von Lewinksi taking punishment in the form of punches. #SUB#
Maeda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Von Lewinksi tries to bench press Maeda off him but Maeda keeps the position.
Maeda cracks Von Lewinksi with a big elbow.
Akira Maeda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maeda is looking to take a break and control but Von Lewinksi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Lewinksi is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Maeda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Von Lewinksi tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Von Lewinksi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Maeda controls the position.
Von Lewinksi gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Maeda sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maeda slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Erich Von Lewinksi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maeda performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Von Lewinksi looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Akira Maeda.
Well Maeda 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Maeda!
Akira Maeda gave a mention to Wanis Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: DMMA 400: McIntyre v Puff
Date: Mar 09, 2025

#R1#
McIntyre misses with a looping left.
Puff throws a leg kick but McIntyre sees it coming and moves out of range.
Puff swings away with a body shot that misses
and McIntyre counters with a right hand to the body.
McIntyre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McIntyre quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Puff throws a hook but McIntyre avoids it easily.
McIntyre is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Puff.
Puff looks to score with a jab to the body but McIntyre is just out of range.
Puff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McIntyre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puff misses with a looping right.
McIntyre looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Puff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Puff is looking to score with low kicks.
McIntyre tries to counter by clinching up but Puff breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Puff throws a body punch but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre is looking for a counter combo.
McIntyre ducks under a wild hook from Puff.
McIntyre is looking to counter the offense by Puff and move into the clinch.
Puff misses with a looping left.
Puff swings for the body but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre is looking to counter punch.
Puff throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McIntyre counters with a body kick that stops Puff in his tracks momentarily.
Puff looks winded!
Puff gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McIntyre counters with a thumping low kick.
Puff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McIntyre circles away quickly and effectively.
Puff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McIntyre.
As Puff tries to get set, McIntyre tries to push him back and clinch up but Puff manages to avoid the attempt.
Puff throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and McIntyre holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Puff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McIntyre digs a right hand into Puff's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Puff's gas tank. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McIntyre.
Puff takes a knee to the side of the body.
McIntyre tries a body shot but Puff blocks it.
A short right from McIntyre on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from McIntyre.
Puff takes a shot to the head.
McIntyre connects with a knee to the head.
McIntyre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McIntyre lands with a light punch inside.
McIntyre lands a good knee to the midsection. Puff won't want to take too many of those.
McIntyre lands a knee to the head.
McIntyre pushes Puff back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McIntyre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from McIntyre.
McIntyre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McIntyre lands a body shot.
McIntyre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A knee to the head by McIntyre.
McIntyre with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for McIntyre. #T3#
A right hand to the body from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puff is trying to push McIntyre away but McIntyre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McIntyre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McIntyre lands a body punch.
McIntyre has Puff pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Puff is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from McIntyre - that's hurt Puff badly! Oh, another knee lands and Puff is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Puff doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Methodios McIntyre!
A relieved looking Methodios McIntyre thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Powder Puff was interviewed post fight and said 'I can't believe I lost to that little piece of shit. I'm retiring.'.

Event: Just Fight 2
Date: Mar 05, 2025

#R1#
River throws a looping overhand right but Maestro ducks down to avoid it.
Maestro swings for the body but River moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from River.
Maestro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River takes a swing at Maestro's ribcage but misses.
Maestro swings for the body but River moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River! But no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for River. That snapped Maestro's head back.
Maestro throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Maestro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming River to the mat! River manages to get full guard.
Maestro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of River's head.
Maestro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. River swivels though and keeps the full guard.
River is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maestro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of River's head.
Maestro landing with the ground and pound.
Maestro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now. #T1#
River is trying to keep Maestro in close.
Maestro wants to control from the top but River keeps moving.
Maestro tries to free his leg and advance position but River is retaining full guard.
Maestro works over River with some ground and pound from guard.
Maestro works over River with some ground and pound from guard.
River is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maestro lands a couple of digs.
Maestro trying to control but River is working from the bottom. #T2#
Maestro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
River working a defensive guard here.
River keeping full guard, as Maestro tries to pass.
Maestro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
River pulls Maestro in close to prevent any damage.
Maestro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
River has momentary wrist control but Maestro slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Maestro chips away with some ground and pound.
Maestro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed River's guard.
Maestro working River over with strikes.
River is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Maestro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maestro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Maestro.
Maestro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
River really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maestro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
River is looking to improve his position.
River is trying to maintain the position but Maestro is very close to passing his half guard.
Maestro is trying to control the action in half guard but River is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Maestro is looking to advance position but River won't allow it.
Maestro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Maestro is trying to control. River wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
River wants to control but Maestro is keeping busy.
Maestro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maestro landing punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maestro content just to control the position here.
Maestro with shots to the head and body - River looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matija Maestro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River misses with an uppercut.
River scoring well with a low kick there.
River slips under a jab from Maestro.#CL#
Maestro moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Maestro.
Maestro misses with a short punch on the inside.
River blocking some punches.
River has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Maestro. #BC2#
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matija Maestro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of River 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maestro doesn't seem bothered though.
River looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
River lands an overhand right.
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maestro is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maestro is looking to clinch but River is avoiding it. #T1#
Maestro misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
River scores with a nice right hand.
River throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Guy River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River keeps the fight on the outside.
Maestro connects with a good right hand that stumbles River. River circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maestro throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maestro misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Maestro misses
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maestro throws a shot to the body.
Maestro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maestro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that River can do to turn this around?
Maestro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maestro looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.#CL#
Maestro moves into range and clinches up with River.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maestro's elbow.
Maestro goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maestro gets through River's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
River wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maestro has him pressed against the cage.
Maestro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maestro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by River after a bit of a struggle.
Maestro prevents River from breaking the clinch.
Maestro blocks an uppercut.
Maestro lands a left hand.
Maestro misses with a hook from the clinch.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maestro's elbow.
Maestro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maestro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maestro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from River.
Maestro scores with a shot to the side of River's head.
River lands a body punch.
Maestro prevents a body shot from River.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maestro.
River blocking some punches. #T3#
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maestro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Maestro fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Maestro scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
River manages to break the clinch.
Maestro looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Maestro looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River defending well as Maestro loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maestro.
Maestro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maestro moves out of range of the strikes.
River avoids the body shot from Maestro.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River! But no joy.
Maestro throws a hook but River blocks it.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD#
Maestro feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Maestro drops back looking for a leg! River is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and River manages to kick Maestro off! Maestro jumps back into River's guard.
River has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at REAL Rasslin. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
Maestro is working River over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maestro tries to free his leg and advance position but River is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if River can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maestro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maestro landing some decent shots from guard.
River is trying to hold Maestro in close to prevent damage but Maestro has managed to pass into half guard.
River trying to control from the bottom.
River keeping hold of Maestro's head, controlling as best he can.
River trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matija Maestro dominated that second round.
That's time! Maestro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
River uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maestro has time to react.
Maestro is looking to wear down River with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maestro. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maestro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between River's hands.
River getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
River avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
River lands a glancing blow to the side of Maestro's head.
Maestro takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
Maestro tries to clinch but River is having none of it.
Maestro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maestro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.
Maestro moves away from the strike by River.
River has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from River there as he acknowledges the shot.
River avoids the body shot from Maestro. #T1#
River lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maestro misses with a wild body shot.
Maestro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
River misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maestro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck River on the side of the head.
Maestro misses with a two punch combination.
Maestro checks a leg kick.
Maestro lands a nice shot to the body.
Maestro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
River tries to work over Maestro's front leg with a kick but Maestro checks it. #TD#
Maestro shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Maestro was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River wants to control but Maestro postures up.
Maestro looks up at the clock and then as River takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Maestro smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T2#
River is not content to let Maestro control the position.
Maestro remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
River tries to improve position but can't.
Maestro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
River tries to buck Maestro off but Maestro is having none of it.
River on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Maestro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Maestro tries to advance to mount but River denies him.
Maestro wants to lay and pray for a moment but River keeps working.
Matija Maestro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
River trying to remain calm as Maestro controls from the top position.
Guy River has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River tries to bench press Maestro off him but Maestro keeps the position.
River being controlled for a moment.
River is trying to control Maestro's posture but Maestro avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maestro controls the position.
River struggling a bit here.
Maestro slows the pace down.
Maestro working away.
You can see the frustration on River's face as Maestro controls the position.
River struggling a bit here.
Maestro is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matija Maestro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maestro 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: C398: Tae vs Karlsson
Date: Mar 02, 2025

#R1#
Ironfeld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Ironfeld misses the target.
Calamari changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ironfeld has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ironfeld feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Calamaris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ironfeld jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ironfeld is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calamari.
Ironfeld throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Calamari counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ironfeld trying to control but Calamari postures up.
Ironfeld wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calamari is pressing down on Ironfeld's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ironfeld is holding on for now.
Calamari throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ironfeld tries to roll over but Calamari keeps him under control.
Ironfeld wants to control but Calamari is keeping busy. #T1#
Ironfeld moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Calamari wants to pass the guard but Ironfeld is keeping the position.
Ironfeld is trying to control the position but Calamari postures up.
Calamari throws a strike but Ironfeld rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Calamari looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ironfeld wants to control from the top but Calamari keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ironfeld throws a strike but Calamari rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Ironfeld is trying to control the position but Calamari postures up.
Calamari trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Calamari trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ironfeld utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Calamari's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Calamari passes Ironfeld's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Calamari.
We've been hearing that Calamari has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ironfeld gets back to full guard.
Ironfeld looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ironfeld working a defensive guard here.
Calamari missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ironfeld looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ironfeld manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Calamari manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ironfeld postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Calamari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ironfeld lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ironfeld is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Calamari looking for a sweep. Not yet Calamari, not yet.
Ironfeld postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ironfeld throws an elbow that misses. Calamari uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ironfeld's guard. Nice move by Calamari!#REVR#
Calamari might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Calamari throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ironfeld works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Calamari is fighting to break Ironfeld's control of his arms but Ironfeld is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ironfeld looking for a sweep. Not yet Ironfeld, not yet. #T4#
Ironfeld avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ironfeld has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ironfeld trying to control the position.
Ironfeld trying to control the position here.
Ironfeld wants to sweep here but Calamari controlling him for the moment.
Ironfeld working a defensive guard here.
Calamari throwing strikes from guard but Ironfeld blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calamari postures up and lands a big shot to Ironfeld's brow.
Ironfeld wants to stand but Calamari is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valdo Calamari dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Calamari moves out of range of the strikes.
Calamari walks into a straight right hand from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld swings for the body but Calamari moves out of range.
Calamari feinted with a counter takedown.
Calamari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Calamari feinted with a counter takedown.
Calamari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Calamari defending well as Ironfeld loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calamari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Calamari wants it to stay on the feet.
Ironfeld tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calamari was well out of range. Poor timing from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld takes a swing at Calamari's ribcage but misses.
Ironfeld is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calamari.
Calamari attempts a counter takedown but Ironfeld avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Ironfeld throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Calamari leaves Ironfeld with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Calamari drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ironfeld sprawls and moves away.
Ironfeld rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Calamari counters with a takedown into side control.
Calamari working the ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Calamari's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Calamari working the ground and pound from side control.
Ironfeld takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC#Ironfeld is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Theros Ironfeld has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calamari in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Ironfeld looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Calamari turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valdo Calamari!
Valdo Calamari spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Theros Ironfeld had this to say: 'Came in here thinking I could get a chance at that belt, but when the pieces don't fit, the Blacksmith goes back to the forge. I'll be back.'.

Event: TOF 205
Date: Mar 02, 2025

#R1#
King misses with a hook. TheNoseBleeds ducked under it nicely.
TheNoseBleeds has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
King misses with a lunging right hand
letting TheNoseBleeds counter with a right hand.
King moves away from the strike by TheNoseBleeds.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from TheNoseBleeds.
King closes this distance looking for a takedown but TheNoseBleeds circles away.
King throws a shot from downtown. TheNoseBleeds moves away and avoids it.
King lands a body shot.
TheNoseBleeds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King. #TD#
King scores with a takedown into TheNoseBleeds's guard.
TheNoseBleeds is looking to stand up but King isn't so interested in that idea.
King landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
TheNoseBleeds wants to stand up but King is controlling him. #SUB2#
TheNoseBleeds working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
King trying to control but TheNoseBleeds is working from the bottom.
King postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
TheNoseBleeds wants to get back to his feet but King is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
King trying to control but TheNoseBleeds is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
TheNoseBleeds is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
King missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
TheNoseBleeds has an active guard here but King has managed to pass into half guard.
King has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
King content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3##SUB2#
TheNoseBleeds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
TheNoseBleeds looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and King pushes past his half guard into mount!
TheNoseBleeds is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
King landing strikes, looking to finish! #CUT#It looks like WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds has been cut.#T4#
TheNoseBleeds is trying to stand up.
TheNoseBleeds slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've been hearing that King has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
TheNoseBleeds looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and King pushes past his half guard into mount!
King looking to finish TheNoseBleeds with some ground and pound. This is bad for TheNoseBleeds!#SUB#
TheNoseBleeds tries to buck King off so he can stand up but King has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! TheNoseBleeds falls backwards, slamming King to the mat but King holds on tight! TheNoseBleeds is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arthur King!
Arthur King decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ENIGMA 245
Date: Mar 02, 2025

#R1#
Kingston misses with a wild body shot.
Kingston loads up on a big right hand but Horace slips the punch.
Horace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kingston.#CL2#
Horace takes the fight into the clinch.
Kingston is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Horace is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kingston is defending well for now.
Kingston tries to break free but Horace pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Horace gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kingston wants to get back to full guard.
Kingston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Horace on the ground.
Horace is thwarting Kingston's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horace throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingston trying to control from the bottom.
Horace controlling the action here.#T1##SUB2#
Horace is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kingston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Horace.
Horace thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Horace is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU2#
Horace decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Horace is looking to clinch but Kingston is avoiding it.
Kingston stuffs the takedown.
Horace tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kingston defends well and Horace ends up having to push Kingston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ace Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberte Horace.
A combination from Horace does no damage. #T2#
Horace shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kingston pinned against the cage. Kingston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horace closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kingston circles away.
Horace fails with the takedown
and Horace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kingston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
No luck for Horace with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Kingston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Horace closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kingston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horace fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kingston is looking to clinch. #T3#
Horace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horace tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kingston defends well and Horace ends up having to push Kingston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kingston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Horace circles away quickly and effectively.
Horace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kingston loads up on a big right hand but Horace slips the punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kingston.
Kingston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kingston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Horace with that takedown attempt.
Horace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from Kingston misses.
Nice takedown defense from Kingston. No joy for Horace on that attempt. #T4#
Horace fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kingston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Horace takes the fight into the clinch.
We've been informed that Horace has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Horace blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Horace manages to break the clinch.
Horace doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kingston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Horace shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kingston but Kingston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kingston tries to clinch up.
Horace slips a jab and a cross from Kingston.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ace Kingston dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Horace pulls guard successfully.
Kingston wants to stand but Horace has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #ES2#
Horace manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Horace tries to clinch but Kingston is having none of it.
Horace is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kingston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horace shoots in looking for a takedown. Kingston tries to sprawl out of it but Horace keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kingston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kingston is looking to counter punch.
Kingston throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Kingston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kingston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Horace shoots in for a double leg but Kingston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ace Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberte Horace.
Horace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kingston.
Horace tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kingston tries to clinch but Horace moves out of range. #TD2#
Horace shoots in and gets a takedown into Kingston's guard.
Horace stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kingston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kingston trying to keep a closed guard but Horace is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Horace works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Horace controlling the action here. #T2#
Kingston wants to get back to full guard but Horace has mounted him!
Horace looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston wants to control but Horace is having none of it.
Horace controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Horace looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
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!
Horace controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Kingston tries to lock up and control but Horace gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kingston on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kingston tries to get out of the position.
Kingston can't escape the position.
Kingston wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Horace.
Horace postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kingston looks a forlorn figure.
Kingston wants to hold on but Horace pushes him away.
Horace lands a big shot there that rocks Kingston but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Horace controlling from the full mount.
Horace throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T4#
Kingston wants to control but Horace is having none of it.
Horace controlling the position easily from mount.
Kingston is looking to improve his position but Horace isn't that keen on the idea.
Horace throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Horace looking to finish with strikes here!
Horace with good strikes from the mount here!
Horace thowing shots but they're missing.
Horace with shots to the head and body - Kingston looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingston avoids a series of strikes thrown by Horace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alberte Horace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kingston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kingston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horace shoots in for a takedown but Kingston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Horace forces Kingston back against the cage and clinches.
Kingston can't find room to land a body shot as Horace controls the action.
Kingston misses with a punch to the body.
Horace goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kingston prevents it. #BC2#
Horace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alberte Horace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horace lands a head kick. Kingston smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A slow jab from Kingston misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horace slips a straight right by Kingston.
Horace is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Kingston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kingston misses with a looping right.#T1#
Horace doesn't manage to clinch there - Kingston circles away.
Horace shoots in and drives through. Kingston sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Kingston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ace Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberte Horace.
Horace throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Horace moves into range and clinches up with Kingston.
Come on Kingston - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Horace prevents a body shot from Kingston.
Kingston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kingston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horace's elbow.
Kingston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Horace tries to pull guard but Kingston holds him up against the cage and eventually Horace drops back down to his feet.
Kingston has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Kingston's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Horace is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kingston gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kingston just leaning against Horace, taking a breather.
Kingston pressing his opponent against the cage.
Horace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kingston has had enough of the clinch but Horace keeps him there for the moment.
Kingston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kingston working hard to break the clinch.
Kingston tries to work over Horace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kingston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Horace jumps guard but Kingston turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Horace is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Horace prevents a body shot from Kingston. #BC2#
Horace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Horace slips under a jab.
Horace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kingston.
Horace fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kingston avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice shot by Kingston.
Ace Kingston is winning the standup battle so far.
Kingston looks to land a right hand but Horace moved out of range.#CL2#
Horace moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Horace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kingston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Horace looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kingston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Horace.
Horace ducks right into an uppercut from Kingston.
A jab from Kingston misses.
Kingston circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kingston counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horace tries for a takedown but Kingston circles away easily
and Kingston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ace Kingston showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kingston 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ace Kingston!

Event: SYN 1147 Inhanamoto vs. Bomber
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Gunner.
Stark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Gunner as Stark shoots in.
Gunner lands a nice hook to Stark's body. Stark takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gunner tries a head kick but it misses.
Stark slips a straight right by Gunner.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stark 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.
Gunner lands a head kick. Stark smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A punch combination from Gunner misses.
Stark appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gunner connects with a leg kick.
Stark slaps away a takedown attempt from Gunner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gunner as he avoids it easily.
Gunner misses the shot to the body.
Stark raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gunner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stark under the eye.
Stark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gunner's waist but Gunner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stark off to one side.
Gunner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jet Gunner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.#T1##TD#
Gunner gets the takedown into side control.
Stark tries to escape but Gunner is in control.
Stark is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gunner connects with a decent elbow.
Stark wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Gunner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gunner tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stark's legs. #T2#
Gunner controls the position.
Gunner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark bucks up and tries to throw Gunner off but instead Gunner has got his back!
Stark wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Stark is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Stark closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gunner's guard.#T3#
Gunner is looking to stand up but Stark isn't so interested in that idea.
Gunner is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Stark dives into side control.
Gunner is trying to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Stark decides to stand back up. Stark steps back and let's Gunner get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Gunner pushes Stark up against the cage in a clinch.
Gunner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gunner lands a nice elbow.
Stark content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gunner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gunner managing to block the knees to the body from Stark.
Stark struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunner controls his hands.
Gunner avoiding damage as Stark throws knees to the body.
Gunner throws an elbow that misses.
Gunner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stark blocks an elbow strike.
Gunner lands an uppercut.
Gunner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stark's elbow.
Gunner managing to block the knees to the body from Stark.
Gunner pushes Stark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gunner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.
Stark takes an elbow to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jet Gunner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gunner throws a big shot that misses.
Gunner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunner just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
Gunner misses with a head kick. #CL#
Gunner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stark looking to throw knees to the head but Gunner is blocking nicely.
Stark blocks an elbow strike from Gunner.
Stalling in the clinch from Stark.
Gunner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gunner throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gunner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gunner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stark's defenses. #BC2#
Stark breaks the clinch. #T1#
Stark checks a low kick from Gunner.
Gunner jabs Stark to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gunner tries to clinch
letting Stark counter with a right hand.
Gunner dives in and grabs Stark's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stark pushes down on Gunner's head and hops out.
Gunner jabs at Stark's body.
Gunner throws a big shot that misses.
Stark appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunner. Stark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gunner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gunner wants it to stay on the feet.
Gunner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stark avoids the head kick by Gunner.
Stark is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gunner is looking to wear down Stark with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stark checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stark walks into a jab.
Stark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gunner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
No luck for Stark with that takedown attempt.
A jab from Gunner misses.
Stark fails with the takedown.
Jet Gunner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
Stark takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jet Gunner is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunner misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gunner enables Stark to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gunner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gunner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gunner wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Stark manages to pass to side control. #T3#
Gunner is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Stark postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gunner to stand up.
Stark shoots for a double leg takedown but Gunner sprawls well. He's pushed Stark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gunner as he avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunner misses the target.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gunner throws a head kick that half lands.
Gunner tries to close the distance and clinch but Stark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gunner throws a head kick but Stark moves out of range.
Gunner thuds his right hand into Stark's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gunner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stark manages to avoid it.
Gunner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Our sources have told us that Gunner has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Gunner lands an elbow that stopped Stark in his tracks for a moment.
Gunner lands a nice elbow.
Gunner misses with an elbow over the top.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but Gunner blocks with his arms.
Gunner can't find room to land a body shot as Stark controls the action.
Stark tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice elbow from Gunner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jet Gunner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gunner lands a head kick. Stark smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Stark closes the distance and clinches.
Gunner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gunner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gunner dodges an elbow strike from Stark.
Stark tries a knee to the head but Gunner blocks it.
Gunner lands a nice elbow.
Gunner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stark trying to land knees to the body.
Gunner tries to work over Stark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Stark breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jet Gunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gunner. That's going to slow Stark down.
Gunner tries to score with a low kick but Stark moves his leg out of the way.
Stark appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Gunner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gunner misses with a head kick.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt.
Gunner throws a jab when Stark was well out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Gunner. No joy for Stark on that attempt.
Jet Gunner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stark avoids the body shot from Gunner.
Stark flicks out a counter leg kick but Gunner steps away.
Gunner tries to clinch
and Stark counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gunner misses with a two punch combination.
Stark looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T2#
Stark has a takedown stuffed.
Stark blocks a head kick by Gunner.
Jab from Gunner.
Stark fails with the takedown.#TD#
Stark gets caught flat footed, as Gunner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark wants to stand and escape but Gunner is having none of it.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Gunner from controlling successfully.
Stark has momentary wrist control but Gunner slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Stark wants to stand but Gunner is controlling the position.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Gunner from controlling successfully.
Gunner trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stark manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SU2#
Stark stands up and waves to Gunner to follow him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gunner lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stark has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stark and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunner.
Gunner clobbers Stark with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses.
Jet Gunner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Stark dives in and grabs Gunner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gunner pushes down on Stark's head and hops out.#CL2#
Stark moves into the clinch successfully.
Stark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gunner is defending well for now.
Gunner cracks Stark with a nice body shot.
Gunner lands an elbow inside that Stark shrugs off. #CUT#That has opened up Tony Stark's cut even more.
Gunner throws an elbow that misses.
Gunner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stark blocks an elbow strike from Gunner.
Stark pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good body shot from Gunner.
Stark tries to circle away but Gunner has him pinned against the cage.
Tony Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stark wants to get back to striking at distance but Gunner won't allow it.
Gunner lands a body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jet Gunner!
A less than humble Jet Gunner misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: ENIGMA 244
Date: Feb 28, 2025

#R1#
Kangasmaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Kangasmaki misses with a kick to the body.
Kangasmaki misses with a combination
and Hauser cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Hauser misses. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Kangasmaki has knocked Hauser down with a huge combo! Kangasmaki steps away and waves a wobbly Hauser back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Alvin Hauser has been cut.
Kangasmaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hauser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Hauser is predictable there
and Kangasmaki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hauser thinking.
Hauser pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hauser takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#Hauser is rocked!
Kangasmaki throws a head kick that misses.
Kangasmaki walks into a left hand.
Kangasmaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hauser throws out the jab. #T1##KD#
Kangasmaki sends Hauser crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kangasmaki is motioning to the referee to let Hauser up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Hauser is still on wobbly legs! Can Kangasmaki finish him?
A head kick by Kangasmaki misses
and Hauser counters with a straight right hand.
Hauser avoids the head kick by Kangasmaki.
Hauser unleashes a big counter combination but Kangasmaki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kangasmaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Kangasmaki misses with a head kick.
Kangasmaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kangasmaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kangasmaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Hauser loads up on a big right hand but Kangasmaki slips the punch.
Hauser seems to have recovered his senses.
Kangasmaki throws a combination that misses
and Hauser counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Hauser misses its intended target.
Kangasmaki throws a chopping leg kick but Hauser manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hauser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kangasmaki moves away.
Kangasmaki misses with a looping left.
Kangasmaki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hauser counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kangasmaki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Kangasmaki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hauser on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hauser misses with a hook. Kangasmaki ducked under it nicely.
Kangasmaki misses the jab.
Kangasmaki fails to land with a series of punches.
Hauser bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kangasmaki slips a jab from Hauser.
Hauser lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kangasmaki circles away quickly and effectively.
Kangasmaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hauser is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kangasmaki with a body shot.
Hauser throws a lazy uppercut
and Kangasmaki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kangasmaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Kangasmaki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#That has opened up Alvin Hauser's cut even more.
Hauser thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kangasmaki misses with a head kick.
Hauser avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kangasmaki throws a right and a left that Hauser avoids nicely.
Kangasmaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hauser.#KD#
Kangasmaki drops Hauser with a beautiful combination! Hauser stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kangasmaki is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kangasmaki throws an overhand right that drops Hauser like a sack of potatoes! Kangasmaki dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aki Kangasmaki!

Event: ENIGMA 244
Date: Feb 28, 2025

#R1#
Hansen dodges the punch combination from Harrison.
Hansen dodges the punch combination from Harrison.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hansen! But no joy.
Harrison scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Harrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Harrison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hansen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harrison throws a big shot that misses.
Harrison looks to land a left hand but Hansen moved out of range nicely.
Hansen throws out a counter right but Harrison avoids it with no problem.
Harrison slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison missing with a left hand there. Hansen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harrison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hansen slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harrison. Hansen does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Harrison throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Harrison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hansen misses with an uppercut.
Hansen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hansen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Harrison jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Harrison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hansen connects with the punch.
Hansen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hansen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hansen throws a hook but Harrison blocks it.
Harrison cracks Hansen with a good jab.
Hansen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Harrison catches Hansen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Harrison lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Harrison.
Hansen sizes up Harrison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hansen on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Hansen is looking to clinch but Harrison is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Harrison misses the target.
A left lands for Hansen.
Jab by Hansen.
Hansen throws a looping overhand right but Harrison ducks down to avoid it.
Harrison is looking to counter punch.
Harrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harrison thuds a left hand into Hansen's body.
Harrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harrison throws the left hand but Hansen avoids the punch easily.
Hansen misses with a straight right.
Harrison connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hansen. Hansen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harrison is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hansen looks to land a right hand but Harrison moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hansen. Harrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harrison throws a right hand that Hansen ducks under and follows up with a left that Hansen also avoids with ease.
Hansen misses with a lunging right hand
and Harrison counters with a nice uppercut.
Harrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hansen.#T3#
Harrison throws a series of punches but Hansen moves out of range.
As Harrison backs off Hansen throws a huge counter combo but Harrison manages to avoid it all.
Harrison misses with a hook. Hansen ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Hansen misses the target.
Harrison connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hansen's hands.
Hansen throws a jab when Harrison was well out of range.
Hansen throws a shot from downtown. Harrison moves away and avoids it.
Harrison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Hansen drives through and clinches with Harrison against the cage.
Harrison blocking some punches. #TD#
Harrison manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Harrison is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hansen frees his head nicely. Oh but Harrison has switched to an armbar! Hansen is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jean Luc Harrison!
Jean Luc Harrison thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 1145 Dariush vs. Danger
Date: Feb 23, 2025

#R1#
Stark tries for a takedown but Vrana sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vrana just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Vrana.
Alois Vrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vrana misses with a kick to the body.
Stark unleashes a big counter combination but Vrana bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vrana. Vrana obviously looking to wear him down.
Vrana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vrana takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt.
Vrana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrana looks to land a left hand but Stark moved out of range nicely.
Stark wants to counter the offense by Vrana and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Stark has Vrana up against the cage in a clinch.
Vrana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stark missing with knees to the body.
Vrana tries a knee to the head but Stark blocks it. #T1#
Stark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrana avoids it.
Vrana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vrana working aggressively here.
Vrana misses with a knee to the head.
Vrana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrana avoids it.
Vrana scores with a shot to the side of Stark's head.
Stark throws an elbow that misses.
Vrana scores with a shoulder strike.
Vrana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starks head.
A shot in the inside from Vrana.
Vrana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vrana managing to block the knees to the body from Stark.
Vrana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stark blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vrana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vrana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vrana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vrana lands a shoulder strike.
Stark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vrana.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stark. #T2#
Vrana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vrana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vrana.
Stark is trying to break free.
Vrana lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.
Stark tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vrana avoids it.
Vrana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vrana utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vrana avoiding damage as Stark throws knees to the body.
Stark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vrana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vrana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stark's face.
Stark pushes off an throws an elbow but Vrana leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vrana landing knees to the head.
Vrana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vrana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stark misses with the head strike.
Stark tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vrana's elbow.
Vrana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stark's efforts to push away.#T3#
Vrana lands a hook that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Vrana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vrana.
Vrana lands a knee to the head.
Vrana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Stark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vrana.
Vrana lands a body shot.
Vrana lands an uppercut.
Vrana blocks a body shot from Stark.
Vrana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Vrana.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark can't break the clinch.
Stark working hard to break the clinch.
Vrana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stark has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Stark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Vrana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Vrana lands an uppercut.
Vrana lands with a short shot to the head.
Stark tries to stall but Vrana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vrana avoiding damage as Stark throws knees to the body.
Vrana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vrana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stark blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Stark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vrana throws a jab when Stark was well out of range.
Stark tries to counter with a clinch but Vrana shakes him off and moves away.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt
and Vrana makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alois Vrana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
Vrana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stark darts in looking for a takedown but Vrana gets double underhooks and turns Stark into the cage.
Vrana lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Stark gets tackled into the cage by Vrana. Vrana maintains the clinch.
Vrana lands a shoulder strike.
Vrana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Stark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alois Vrana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stark tries to land knees in the clinch but Vrana avoids the damage to the body.
Stark tries to land knees in the clinch but Vrana avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vrana.
Vrana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Vrana gets through Stark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vrana obliges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vrana.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vrana.
Stark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vrana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vrana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vrana digs a right hand into Stark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stark's gas tank.
Stark is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Vrana.
Stark struggles to land a body shot inside as Vrana controls his hands.
Vrana lands a nice shot to the body.
Vrana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
A short right from Vrana on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Vrana.
Vrana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vrana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vrana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vrana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vrana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vrana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A knee to the head by Vrana.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but Vrana blocks with his arms.
Vrana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vrana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vrana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Vrana lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vrana pushes Stark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vrana digs a right hand into Stark's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stark's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vrana.
Stark with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Vrana.
Stark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vrana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starks head.
Stark takes a shot to the head.
Vrana gets through Stark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Vrana.
A short right from Vrana on the inside.
Vrana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vrana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stark's face.
Vrana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starks head.
Vrana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vrana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vrana lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Stark is rocked!
A short uppercut from Vrana.
Stark is still on wobbly legs! Can Vrana finish him?
Stark wants to break free but Vrana has control.
Stark seems to have recovered his senses.
Vrana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vrana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stark's efforts to push away.#T3#
Vrana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stark wants to get back to striking at distance but Vrana won't allow it.
Vrana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Vrana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stark blocks it with crossed arms.
Vrana lands with a short shot to the head.
Vrana lands an uppercut.
Stark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vrana lands with a left to the head.
Vrana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Vrana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vrana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stark has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alois Vrana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vrana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vrana scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vrana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stark backwards. #T4#
Vrana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vrana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vrana gets through Stark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vrana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vrana lands with a right to the head.
Vrana stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vrana lands a knee to the head.
Vrana scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vrana with a knee to the head.
Stark struggles to land a body shot inside as Vrana controls his hands.
Vrana connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stark's face.
A short left from Vrana.
Vrana lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vrana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vrana throws an elbow that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vrana.
Stark trying to land knees to the body.
Vrana with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alois Vrana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Vrana misses with a two punch combination.
Stark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alois Vrana is winning the standup battle so far.
Vrana scores with a jab.
Vrana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
Vrana misses the jab.
Vrana scores with a nice right hand.
Vrana misses with a straight right.
Stark swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stark moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Vrana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stark doesn't seem phased though.
Vrana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Vrana clinches up against the cage.
Vrana swings wildly with an uppercut but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Stark throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Vrana on the inside.
Vrana misses with the head strike.
Vrana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vrana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vrana works on Stark's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vrana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vrana obliges.
Vrana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Vrana.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vrana.
Vrana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vrana tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vrana pushes Stark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vrana is defending well for now.
Vrana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stark blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Stark missing with knees to the body.
Vrana managing to block the knees to the body from Stark.
Vrana scores with a knee to the head.
Vrana landing knees to the head.
Vrana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vrana with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vrana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vrana landing knees to the head.
Vrana scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stark misses with a knee strike.
Stark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vrana is defending well for now.
Stark takes a shot to the head.
Stark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stark tries to throw a body punch but Vrana avoids it by throwing Stark back against the cage.
Stark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vrana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Stark is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vrana is defending well for now.
Vrana is leaning against Stark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vrana lands an uppercut.
Vrana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Vrana pushes Stark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vrana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Vrana on the inside.
Vrana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vrana.
Stark tries to stall but Vrana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vrana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vrana prevents a body shot from Stark.
Vrana lands with a left to the head.
Vrana lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vrana lands a left hand.
Vrana pushes Stark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Vrana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are battling for dominant position up against the cage here. Vrana manages to get control of his opponent's head and throws a big knee - Stark drops to the canvas! He's done! Vrana goes wild and celebrates with his corner - this is a big victory for him and to get the win in such devastating fashion will certainly boost his reputation amongst the fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Alois Vrana!

Event: CFC CG 730
Date: Feb 15, 2025

181 cm
47 yrs
186 lbs

193 cm
35 yrs
185 lbs

O'Reilly

Ginger

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 48 losses; Patty O'Reilly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Haitian Ginger!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
O'Reilly gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
O'Reilly decides to pull guard. #SUB#
O'Reilly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ginger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ginger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
O'Reilly looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ginger passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: O'Reilly (0) vs (3) Ginger
O'Reilly stops Ginger from passing to mount.
O'Reilly tries to buck Ginger off but Ginger is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Reilly regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
O'Reilly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ginger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1#
Ginger is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: O'Reilly (0) vs (6) Ginger#SUB2#
Ginger has hold of O'Reilly's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and O'Reilly manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
O'Reilly slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ginger is keen to just control but O'Reilly is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ginger in particular looking to stall.
Ginger wants to take a breather but O'Reilly is having none of it.
Ginger is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Ginger wants to pass the guard but O'Reilly is defending well.
Ginger stalling away here and it's allowed O'Reilly to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
O'Reilly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ginger passes O'Reilly's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ginger tries to pass to full mount but O'Reilly defends it. #SUB#
O'Reilly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ginger wants to free his trapped foot but O'Reilly is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Ginger is looking to take a break and control but O'Reilly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ginger is pressing down on O'Reilly's thigh, looking to free his foot. O'Reilly is holding on for now.
O'Reilly is refusing to be controlled, as Ginger sits in half guard.
Ginger trying to pass the guard but O'Reilly defending well.
O'Reilly is in trouble now - Ginger has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: O'Reilly (0) vs (9) Ginger#T4#
O'Reilly is trying to escape the mount.
O'Reilly is controlling an arm, preventing Ginger from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
O'Reilly tries to reverse the position but Ginger maintains control.
O'Reilly is working hard here to advance position.
Ginger wants to take O'Reilly's back here but O'Reilly is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
O'Reilly gets back to half guard.
O'Reilly wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ginger is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ginger trying to control the action but O'Reilly is working from the bottom. #T5#
O'Reilly tries to roll over but Ginger keeps him under control.#SUB#
O'Reilly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ginger is pressing down on O'Reilly's thigh, looking to free his foot. O'Reilly is holding on for now.
Ginger trying to control the action but O'Reilly is working from the bottom. #T6##SUB#
O'Reilly actively working from the bottom here.
Ginger is pressing down on O'Reilly's thigh, looking to free his foot. O'Reilly is holding on for now. #SUB#
O'Reilly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ginger is trying to work for a kimura but O'Reilly is defending well. #SUB#
O'Reilly looking for submissions off his back.
Ginger is trying to control the action in half guard but O'Reilly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7##SUB2#
Ginger wants to work for an arm triangle but O'Reilly is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ginger works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: O'Reilly (0) vs (12) Ginger
Ginger is staying tight to O'Reilly's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ginger tries to move to mount but O'Reilly blocks the move with his legs.
Ginger wants to lay and pray for a moment but O'Reilly keeps working.
Ginger moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: O'Reilly (0) vs (14) Ginger
O'Reilly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T8#
Ginger trying to control but O'Reilly is having none of it.
O'Reilly manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
O'Reilly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
O'Reilly won't allow Ginger to pass to mount.
Ginger moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: O'Reilly (0) vs (17) Ginger
A lull in the action here.
Ginger advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: O'Reilly (0) vs (19) Ginger#T9#
Ginger takes O'Reilly's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, O'Reilly is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: O'Reilly (0) vs (22) Ginger#SUB2#
Ginger is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. O'Reilly is defending well though. Ginger let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
O'Reilly fending off the submission attempt from Ginger.
O'Reilly breaks Ginger's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O'Reilly (2) vs (22) Ginger
Ginger looking to hit a scissor sweep but O'Reilly is one step ahead there. #T10##SUB#
O'Reilly drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ginger looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ginger looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ginger!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: O'Reilly (2) vs (26) Ginger#SUB2#
Ginger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O'Reilly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Ginger in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... O'Reilly is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Haitian Ginger!
Haitian Ginger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: FCL 76 - Nuku vs Puro
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Eklund thows a body kick. Lukic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've been hearing reports that Eklund has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Eklund with a nice calf kick.
Eklund throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lukic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lukic looks to score with a jab to the body but Eklund is just out of range.
Eklund connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lukic's hands.
That kick from Eklund tenderised Lukic's leg. Lukic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Eklund circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eklund turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Eklund does no damage.
Eklund ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lukic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lukic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Eklund fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lukic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eklund misses with a double jab
and Lukic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1##TD#
Eklund bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Eklund tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Eklund has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lukic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eklund. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Eklund is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lukic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lukic tries to buck Eklund off but Eklund is having none of it.#SU#
Eklund decides to stand back up.
Eklund throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Eklund plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Eklund misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Lukic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Eklund! #T2#
Lukic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Eklund.
Eklund ducks under a wild hook from Lukic.#TD#
Eklund shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Eklund frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Eklund is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lukic to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lukic shrugs it off.
Eklund controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Eklund wants to finish this one by submission but Lukic is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Eklund. #T3#
Eklund controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Eklund working for a guillotine from mount but Lukic is in no mood to give up. #SU#
Eklund is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #CL2#
Lukic moves into range and clinches up with Eklund.#BC#
Eklund breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Eklund.
Eklund throws a hook to the side of Lukic's head but Lukic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lukic throws the left hand but Eklund avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Lukic misses.
Lukic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Eklund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eklund turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hugo Eklund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eklund fails with a takedown attempt.
Lukic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eklund.
Eklund throws a quick inside leg kick.
Eklund scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eklund throws a leg kick which misses Lukic's front leg but catches the back leg as Lukic tries to avoid it.
Lukic swings widly with a right hand
and Eklund counters with a solid body kick.
Eklund plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lukic darts in trying to clinch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Eklund counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eklund cracks Lukic with a good jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Eklund dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Eklund slips a jab from Lukic.
Eklund fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lukic.
Lukic throws a looping overhand right but Eklund ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Lukic gets caught napping as Eklund dives in and scores a takedown. Lukic manages to retain guard.
Lukic is trying to keep Eklund in close.
Eklund is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Eklund is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lukic can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eklund passes Lukic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lukic is looking for a sweep. Eklund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SU#
Eklund decides to stand and escape the position.
Lukic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eklund paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eklund lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Bojan Lukic has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Lukic. Those never looked like landing.
Eklund misses with a straight left.
Lukic throws out a counter right but Eklund avoids it with no problem.
Eklund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lukic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lukic throws a combination that misses
and Eklund makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lukic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eklund.
Lukic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eklund.
A left lands for Eklund.
Eklund scores with a kick to the body.
Lukic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Eklund.
Lukic is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lukic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Eklund throws a hook to the side of Lukic's head but Lukic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Eklund shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lukic is trying to defend but Eklund finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Eklund is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Eklund is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lukic! #SUB#
Eklund swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hugo Eklund!

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

#R1#
Ibraahim misses with the combination.
Monroe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ibraahim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibraahim misses with a wild body shot.
Ibraahim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monroe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ibraahim misses with an uppercut.
Monroe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ibraahim swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Monroe moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibraahim has a couple of punches blocked by Monroe.
Ibraahim misses with some punches.
Monroe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Monroe is working for takedown but Ibraahim is calmly controlling the position for now.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Monroe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Ibraahim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Monroe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ibraahim connects with a body shot that sends Monroe's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibraahim. Monroe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibraahim throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Monroe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Monroe.
Ibraahim can't find room to land a body shot as Monroe controls the action.
A short right from Ibraahim on the inside.
Ibraahim scores with a shot to the side of Monroe's head.
A short left from Ibraahim.
Monroe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ibraahim has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Monroe looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isiah Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibraahim working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibraahim creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibraahim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ibraahim throws a punch but it's blocked by Monroe.
A short uppercut from Ibraahim. #T2#
Ibraahim lands with a short shot to the head.
Ibraahim misses with the head strike.
Ibraahim misses with a punch on the inside.
Monroe blocks an uppercut.
Ibraahim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibraahim misses with the head strike.
Monroe misses with a knee to the head.
Ibraahim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monroe lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibraahim.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibraahim. #TD#
Monroe gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Monroe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Monroe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Monroe being controlled here momentarily.
Monroe postures up. #T3#
Monroe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ibraahim working a defensive guard here.
Monroe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Monroe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Monroe wants to control from the top but Ibraahim keeps moving.
Ibraahim trying to control the position.
Monroe trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibraahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibraahim is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ibraahim throws a front kick aimed at Monroe's knee but Monroe avoids it well.
Ibraahim has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ibraahim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Monroe. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Monroe.
Monroe working away.#SUB#
Monroe is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ibraahim is trying to escape and Monroe transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ibraahim is forced to tap! Nice work there by Monroe! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Isiah Monroe!

Event: HFA 38
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Licker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kawasaki at a distance.
Kawasaki thuds a left hand into Licker's body.
Kawasaki misses the jab.
Licker blocks a leg kick.
Kawasaki lands a lovely overhand right.
Licker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kawasaki on the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Licker checks a leg kick.
Licker moves out of range as Kawasaki strikes.
We've been told by Licker's head coaches at Vancouver Island Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kawasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Licker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kawasaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kawasaki misses with a hook
and Kawasaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kawasaki avoids the body shot from Licker.
Kawasaki wants to land a leg kick but Licker is out of range.
Kawasaki with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Licker misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Kawasaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kawasaki misses with a straight right.
Kawasaki thows a leg kick but Licker checks it
and Licker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Licker connects with a jab.
Kawasaki lands with a hook. Licker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kawasaki lands with a straight right. Licker didn't see that one coming.
Kawasaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Licker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kawasaki throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Licker counter with a right hand.
Kawasaki throws a leg kick
and Licker counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Kawasaki is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Licker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kawasaki counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kawasaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Licker finish him?
Kawasaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Licker counters with a nice body shot.
Kawasaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Licker misses with a right hand
enabling Kawasaki to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Licker moves out of range as Kawasaki throws a body kick.
Kawasaki tests Licker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kawasaki misses with a low kick.
Licker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from Kawasaki misses.
Licker throws a big counter combination but Kawasaki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kawasaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Kawasaki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kawasaki throws out a loose jab but Licker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Licker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kawasaki misses with a low kick.
Licker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kawasaki.
Licker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kawasaki lands a head kick. Licker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kawasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Licker. #T3#
Licker throws a sloppy body shot
and Kawasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Licker.
Kawasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Licker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice straight punches there by Licker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Licker.
Kawasaki thuds his right hand into Licker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kawasaki motions for Licker to come forward. Kawasaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kawasaki takes a swing at Licker's ribcage but misses.
Licker throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawasaki.
A jab from Licker misses.
Kawasaki misses with a leg kick.
Licker moves out of range of the body kick from Kawasaki. #T4#
Licker looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawasaki is just out of range.
Licker throws the left hand but Kawasaki avoids the punch easily.
Kawasaki misses with a body shot.
Kawasaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Licker.
Licker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kawasaki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Licker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kawasaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Licker throws a right hand that Kawasaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Kawasaki also avoids with ease.
Licker just misses with a punch to the body.
Licker throws a body punch but Kawasaki moves out of range.
Kawasaki loads up on a big right hand but Licker slips the punch.
Kawasaki needs to keep his hands up - Licker had a free shot at his head there.
Licker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Akira Kawasaki will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Licker misses with a straight right.
Kawasaki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Licker is out of range and Kawasaki settles back down.
Licker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawasaki throws out the jab.
Kawasaki defending well as Licker loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Kawasaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kawasaki misses the shot to the body.
Kawasaki throws a chopping leg kick but Licker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kawasaki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Licker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kawasaki misses with a leg kick
and Licker counters with a series of strikes. Kawasaki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kawasaki misses with a low kick.
Kawasaki blocks a jab.
Toe Licker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Licker catches Kawasaki right on the button with a cross.
Kawasaki avoids the body shot from Licker.
Kawasaki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Licker missing with a left hand there. Kawasaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kawasaki throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Licker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Licker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kawasaki avoids the body shot from Licker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawasaki. Licker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawasaki throws a low kick but Licker moves out of range easily.
A big left from Licker misses.
Licker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Licker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kawasaki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kawasaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kawasaki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kawasaki throws a solid leg kick but Licker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kawasaki.
Licker throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Licker misses the shot to the body.
Toe Licker is winning the standup battle so far.
Kawasaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Licker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Licker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawasaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Licker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawasaki. Licker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawasaki throws a body punch but Licker moves out of range.
Licker lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Licker misses the shot to the body.
Licker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kawasaki can pounce on him.
A jab from Kawasaki misses.
Kawasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Licker.
Licker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kawasaki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T3#
Licker misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Licker as he connects with a hook.
Licker scores with the left hand. Kawasaki knows he should have avoided that one.
Kawasaki misses with a hook.
Kawasaki throws a push kick but Licker slaps the foot to one side.
Kawasaki thumps Licker with a low kick.
Kawasaki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kawasaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Licker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Licker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawasaki manages to avoid it.
Licker misses with a body shot.
Kawasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Licker misses with a double jab
and Kawasaki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
An inside leg kick from Kawasaki misses. #T4#
Kawasaki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Licker.
An attempted straight right counter from Licker misses the target.
Kawasaki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Licker checks it well.
Kawasaki misses with a leg kick.
Kawasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Licker misses the jab.
A nice side step and Kawasaki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kawasaki misses with an uppercut
and Licker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawasaki. Licker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Licker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kawasaki throws a leg kick
and Licker counters with a nice uppercut.
Licker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Licker throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawasaki.
Kawasaki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kawasaki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kawasaki throws a looping overhand right but Licker ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Kawasaki.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toe Licker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Licker thuds a left hand into Kawasaki's body.
Kawasaki throws a push kick but Licker slaps the foot to one side.
Licker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kawasaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Licker.
Licker blocks a jab.
Kawasaki scores with a punch to the head.
Licker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Licker throws a lazy right hand but Kawasaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Licker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Licker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kawasaki misses with a head kick. #T1#
Kawasaki lands a nice hook to Licker's body. Licker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Licker throws a series of punches but Kawasaki avoids them all with ease.
Kawasaki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Licker misses the jab.
Licker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kawasaki's head.
Kawasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Licker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Licker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kawasaki wants to slow Licker down by chopping away at his legs.
An inside leg kick from Kawasaki misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Licker misses its target.
Kawasaki lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kawasaki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Licker throws a body punch but Kawasaki moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kawasaki misses.
Kawasaki throws a body kick that misses
and Licker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Licker moves forwards but Kawasaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawasaki looks for the body kick but Licker saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Licker misses the target.
Kawasaki throws a push kick but Licker slaps the foot to one side.
Kawasaki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Licker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawasaki manages to avoid it.
Kawasaki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Licker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kawasaki finds it's way round the side to connect with Licker's head.
Licker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kawasaki throws a counter combo.
Kawasaki throws a leg kick but Licker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kawasaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kawasaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Licker.
Kawasaki thumps Licker with a low kick.
Good work by Licker as he checks the leg kick.
Licker moves away from the strike by Kawasaki. #T3#
Kawasaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kawasaki throws a hook but Licker avoids it easily.
Kawasaki throws a hook but Licker avoids it easily.
Licker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kawasaki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Licker is able to avoid easily.
Kawasaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kawasaki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Licker misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Kawasaki misses.
Kawasaki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Licker staying out of range there.
Licker throws a good cross that connects.
No joy there for Licker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kawasaki scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Licker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kawasaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kawasaki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Licker tries to move into range but Kawasaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Licker misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Licker slips a jab and a cross from Kawasaki.
Kawasaki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kawasaki slips a jab from Licker.
Kawasaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kawasaki tried to score with a low kick but Licker checks it.
Licker works Kawasaki's body with a nice hook.
Licker lands a nice hook to Kawasaki's body. Kawasaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kawasaki throws a chopping leg kick but Licker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Akira Kawasaki.
I think Kawasaki 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Kawasaki!
Toe Licker spoke after the fight, saying 'Ahhh well that was fucked. Ill be back in a couple weeks. Da Jumba keep me active'.

Event: Just some fights 13
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Tenryu misses with a low kick as Kulku jumps back.
Kulku shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tenryu defends it nicely.
Tenryu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tenryu misses with an uppercut. Kulku saw that one coming.
Tenryu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kulku drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tenryu sprawls and moves away.
Kulku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Tenryu.
Kulku shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tenryu pinned against the cage. Tenryu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kulku avoids the body shot from Tenryu.
Kulku misses with a takedown attempt - Tenryu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Kulku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulku moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kulku shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tenryu but Tenryu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tenryu misses with an uppercut. Kulku saw that one coming.
Tenryu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kulku.#T1#
Kulku dives in and grabs Tenryu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tenryu pushes down on Kulku's head and hops out.
Kulku closes the distance and clinches up with Tenryu, looking for a takedown. Kulku pushes Tenryu against the cage but Tenryu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Kulku backs off Tenryu throws a huge counter combo but Kulku manages to avoid it all.
Kulku moves out of range as Tenryu throws a body kick.
Kulku fails with a takedown attempt.
Tenryu lands a nice shot that snaps Kulku's head back.
Kulku moves out of range of the leg kick from Tenryu.
Tenryu misses with a wild body shot.
Tenryu throws a body kick that misses.
Kulku tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tenryu swivels and escapes.
Kulku tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tenryu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kulku somewhat.
Tenryu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kulku gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kulku slips under a jab from Tenryu.#TD#
Kulku looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kulku is thwarting Tenryu's attempts to control the position.
Tenryu has his hands clasped together around Kulku's back. He's all about the action.
Tenryu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kulku is working away from the top position though.
Tenryu is trying to control but Kulku manages to pass to mount!
Tenryu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tenryu is looking for a sweep. Kulku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Tenryu is positioning himself well to prevent Kulku advancing to mount.
Tenryu wants to get back to full guard.
Tenryu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tenryu trying to hold on to Kulku's head to control him but Kulku postures up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tenryu wants to control but Kulku passes into side.
Tenryu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tenryu is positioning himself well to prevent Kulku advancing to mount.
Tenryu is trying to maintain the position but Kulku is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tenryu regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gen Tenryu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kulku shoots in looking for a takedown but Tenryu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kulku's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tenryu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kulku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tenryu throws out the jab.
Tenryu tries a head kick but it misses.
Kulku looks for a takedown but Tenryu sprawls well.
Tenryu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tenryu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aki Kulku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulku moves away from the strike by Tenryu.
Kulku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Kulku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kulku moves out of range of the body kick from Tenryu.
Kulku looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tenryu is fending him off so far but Kulku persists. Nope, Tenryu circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kulku shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tenryu as he avoids it easily.
Tenryu tries to land a leg kick but Kulku saw it coming and moves away.
Tenryu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tenryu misses with a body kick.
Kulku ducks under a wild hook from Tenryu.#T1#
Tenryu misses with a straight right.
Gen Tenryu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kulku fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tenryu misses with a leg kick.
Kulku dives in for a single leg takedown but Tenryu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tenryu works on Kulku's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tenryu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tenryu lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Tenryu. #BC2#
Tenryu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tenryu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kulku is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tenryu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tenryu throws a head kick that misses.
Tenryu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tenryu misses with a straight left.
Tenryu misses with a hook.
Kulku blocks the body kick.
Kulku fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kulku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Kulku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tenryu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kulku is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tenryu wants to land a leg kick but Kulku is out of range.
Aki Kulku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kulku has his takedown stuffed
and Tenryu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulku dives in and grabs Tenryu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tenryu pushes down on Kulku's head and hops out.
Tenryu stuffs the takedown attempt from Kulku. Kulku gets slowly back to his feet.
Gen Tenryu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kulku shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tenryu as he jumps to the side.
Kulku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tenryu.
Tenryu stuns Kulku with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tenryu misses with an uppercut. Kulku saw that one coming.
Tenryu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tenryu misses with a head kick.
Kulku is looking for a counter combo.
Kulku fails with a takedown attempt.
Tenryu throws a low kick but Kulku moves out of range easily. #T3#
Tenryu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kulku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tenryu misses with a straight right.
Kulku appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tenryu tests Kulku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tenryu misses with a body kick.
Kulku with a poor takedown
and Tenryu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tenryu is looking to chop away at Kulku's legs.
Tenryu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kulku in his tracks.
Kulku shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tenryu as he avoids it easily.
Kulku gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tenryu counters with a straight right hand.
Tenryu throws a head kick but Kulku moves out of range.
Kulku throws a big counter combination but Tenryu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A shot to the liver by Tenryu. Beautiful body shot.
Kulku shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tenryu sprawls well. Tenryu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kulku gets slowly back to his feet.
Tenryu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T4#
Tenryu throws a front kick aimed at Kulku's knee but Kulku avoids it well.
Kulku looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulku fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tenryu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kulku moves away.
Tenryu tests Kulku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tenryu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tenryu throws a hook but Kulku avoids it easily.
Kulku slips under a jab from Tenryu.
Nice uppercut there from Tenryu.
Kulku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tenryu throws a hook to the side of Kulku's head but Kulku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kulku misses with a takedown
and Kulku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tenryu throws a leg kick that misses.
Kulku half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kulku dives in and grabs Tenryu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tenryu pushes down on Kulku's head and hops out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gen Tenryu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Tenryu fails to land with a series of punches.
Tenryu takes a swing at Kulku's ribcage but misses.
Tenryu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulku.
Kulku fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tenryu throws a jab when Kulku was well out of range.
Tenryu misses with a low kick.
Kulku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tenryu.
Tenryu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulku was well out of range. Poor timing from Tenryu.
Kulku is looking to counter the offense by Tenryu and move into the clinch.
Tenryu leaves Kulku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kulku shoots in for a takedown but Tenryu shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Kulku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tenryu with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu misses with a low kick as Kulku jumps back.
Tenryu leaves Kulku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kulku tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tenryu defends well and Kulku ends up having to push Tenryu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Tenryu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kulku fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Tenryu throws a body kick that misses. #TD#
Kulku closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tenryu holding on.
Tenryu is trying to improve his position.
Tenryu wants to control but Kulku postures up.
Tenryu is looking for a sweep.
Tenryu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tenryu is trying to control but can't.
Tenryu controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
Tenryu tries to get to full guard but Kulku has control of the leg.
Tenryu moves into full guard.
Kulku is fighting to break Tenryu's control of his arms but Tenryu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tenryu throws a looping overhand right but Kulku ducks down to avoid it.
Tenryu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kulku avoids the body shot from Tenryu.
Tenryu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tenryu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tenryu wants it to stay on the feet.
Kulku shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tenryu sprawls well. Tenryu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kulku gets slowly back to his feet.
Tenryu tries a quick counter leg kick but Kulku is wise to it.
Kulku has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Tenryu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kulku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kulku avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kulku tries for a takedown but Tenryu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tenryu is looking to land body kicks.
Kulku slips a jab and a cross from Tenryu.
Kulku defending well as Tenryu loads up on a big left hand.
Tenryu misses with a low kick as Kulku jumps back.
Nice takedown defense from Tenryu. No joy for Kulku on that attempt.
Kulku shoots in looking for a takedown but Tenryu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kulku's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kulku shoots in but no luck this time.
Tenryu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kulku checks a low kick from Tenryu.
Tenryu throws a jab but it's blocked by Kulku.
Kulku takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Donk. Tenryu catches Kulku right on the button with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gen Tenryu really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Tenryu scores with a sloppy right hand. Kulku should have avoided that one.
Kulku fails with a takedown attempt.
Kulku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tenryu tries to avoid it but Kulku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tenryu to the ground. Tenryu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kulku misses with a takedown attempt
and Tenryu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Kulku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good work by Kulku as he checks the leg kick.
Tenryu throws a leg kick but Kulku moved away.
Tenryu misses with a looping right.
Kulku shoots and misses
and Tenryu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kulku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tenryu circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu wants to slow Kulku down by chopping away at his legs.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nice shot lands for Tenryu.
Tenryu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kulku checks a leg kick.
Tenryu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kulku in his tracks.
Kulku shoots in looking for a takedown but Tenryu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kulku's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Tenryu slaps away a takedown attempt from Kulku, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tenryu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tenryu misses with a low kick.
Kulku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tenryu tries to avoid it but Kulku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tenryu to the ground. Tenryu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kulku shoots in looking for a takedown but Tenryu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kulku's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tenryu throws a shot to the body.
Tenryu lands a jab to the nose.
Kulku shoots in for a double leg but Tenryu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tenryu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kulku shoots in looking for a takedown but Tenryu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kulku's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tenryu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tenryu motions for Kulku to come forward. Tenryu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tenryu tries to work over Kulku's front leg with a kick but Kulku checks it.
Tenryu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kulku checks it well. #T2#
Tenryu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice takedown defense from Tenryu. No joy for Kulku on that attempt.
Tenryu throws a front kick aimed at Kulku's knee but Kulku avoids it well. #TD#
Kulku closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tenryu did well to prevent Kulku getting side control.
Aki Kulku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kulku trying to mount his opponent but Tenryu defends it.
Tenryu gets full guard.
Tenryu has Kulku pulled in close to control his posture.
Tenryu looking to control.
Tenryu pulls Kulku in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Tenryu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tenryu looks to score with a jab to the body but Kulku is just out of range.
Kulku shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tenryu but Tenryu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A swing and a miss from Tenryu.
Kulku shoots for a double leg takedown but Tenryu sprawls well. He's pushed Kulku's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tenryu! But no joy.
Kulku shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tenryu but Tenryu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little jabbing left from Tenryu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kulku defending well as Tenryu loads up on a big left hand.
Kulku fails with the takedown.#T4#
Tenryu throws a leg kick but Kulku checks it.
Tenryu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kulku is able to avoid easily.
Tenryu tries a low kick but Kulku avoids it.
Kulku has a takedown stuffed.
Kulku shoots in looking for a takedown but Tenryu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kulku's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kulku backing away here, and Tenryu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tenryu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Kulku blocks the leg kick.
Tenryu tries a low kick but Kulku avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Tenryu misses the target.
Kulku is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tenryu.
Tenryu lands with a nice body punch.
Kulku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tenryu tries to avoid it but Kulku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tenryu to the ground. Tenryu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kulku shoots in for a double leg but Tenryu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tenryu throws out a loose jab but Kulku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gen Tenryu dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Tenryu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tenryu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tenryu lands with a right hand.
Tenryu swings for the body but Kulku moves out of range.
Kulku shoots in looking for a takedown but Tenryu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kulku's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tenryu lands a right hook to the body.
Kulku shoots in looking for a takedown but Tenryu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kulku's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tenryu is looking to chop away at Kulku's legs.
Kulku shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tenryu counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aki Kulku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Tenryu. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Tenryu. No joy for Kulku on that attempt.
Tenryu throws a shot from downtown. Kulku moves away and avoids it.
Kulku fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tenryu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Tenryu wants to land a leg kick but Kulku is out of range.
Kulku tries for a takedown but Tenryu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tenryu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kulku uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tenryu.
Kulku looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kulku is defended easily by Tenryu.
Tenryu tried to score with a low kick but Kulku checks it.
Kulku slips a straight right by Tenryu.
A shot to the liver by Tenryu. Beautiful body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Tenryu as Kulku shoots in.
Tenryu throws the left hand but Kulku avoids the punch easily.
Tenryu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kulku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kulku tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tenryu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kulku somewhat.
Aki Kulku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tenryu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tenryu wants it to stay on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tenryu! But no joy.
Tenryu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kulku moves away.
Tenryu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kulku.
Kulku closes the distance and clinches up with Tenryu, looking for a takedown. Kulku pushes Tenryu against the cage but Tenryu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tenryu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gen Tenryu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tenryu misses with a low kick.
Tenryu stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Tenryu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Tenryu. Beautiful body shot.
Kulku avoids a kick to the body.
Tenryu lands a body shot.
A nice combination there by Kulku.
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!
Tenryu is looking to land body kicks.
Tenryu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tenryu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kulku goes for a double leg but Tenryu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tenryu continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Tenryu manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Tenryu misses with a low kick.
Kulku wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tenryu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tenryu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kulku. Kulku circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kulku shoots in for a takedown but Tenryu shows good takedown defense.
Tenryu throws out a powerful jab.
Tenryu cracks Kulku with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kulku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tenryu circles away.
Kulku moves out of range of the leg kick from Tenryu.
Tenryu throws a head kick that misses.
Kulku appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tenryu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kulku shoots for a takedown but Tenryu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tenryu is looking to score with low kicks.
Tenryu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tenryu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Tenryu lands a right hook to the body.
Kulku blocks a jab.
Kulku with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kulku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tenryu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kulku throws a right and a left that Tenryu avoids nicely.
It seemed like Tenryu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tenryu misses with a body kick.
Tenryu throws a solid leg kick but Kulku takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tenryu.
Tenryu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tenryu dodges the punch combination from Kulku.
Tenryu lands a jab.
Kulku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 44:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 43:50
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 42:50

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

Event: Just some fights 13
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
River with a nice cross.#TD2#
Williams scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU2#
Williams stands up and beckons River to his feet.
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting River counter with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
River thows a body kick. Williams tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but River manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River lands with a shot to the body.
River stuffs the takedown attempt from Williams. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Guy River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Williams.
River works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Williams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for River.
River throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
River connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like River was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Williams.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Williams has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
River is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SU2#
Williams decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on River, up you get!
River has been working on his boxing with his coaches at REAL Rasslin in the buildup to the fight.
Williams misses with a takedown
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
River smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Williams shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

River manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!#TD2#
Williams bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Williams working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Williams stands up and beckons River to his feet.
Guy River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams's sensitive parts.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams shoots and misses
and River counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Williams throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. River was covering up waiting for the punch and Williams finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU2#
Williams gets to his feet. River looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3##TD2#
Williams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Williams showed some decent athleticism there. #SU2#
Williams gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Williams scores with a jab.#TD2#
Williams drives through with a takedown into River's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
River is trying to keep Williams in close. #SU2#
Williams stands up from guard. Let's bang!
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Williams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T4##SU2#
Williams postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for River to stand up.
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. River defends it nicely.
Williams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Williams tries for a takedown but River circles away easily
and River counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has River pinned against the cage. River gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Williams shoots in for a double leg but River sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
River swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy River dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Williams misses with a takedown
and River counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD2#
Williams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
River tries to bench press Williams off him but Williams keeps the position. #SU2#
Williams stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Williams dives in for a single leg takedown but River sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And River counters with a quick kick to the body but Williams blocks it.
Williams misses with a takedown
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guy River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Williams.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
Williams misses with a hook
and River counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. River defends it nicely.
Williams is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. River darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
River lands a right hook to the body.
Jaxon Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Williams shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. River is trying to defend but Williams finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SU2#
Williams decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
River is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Williams shoots and misses
and River counters with a slapping leg kick.
Williams with a poor takedown
and River cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Guy River is winning the standup battle so far.
River is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Good exchange - River coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River scores with a sloppy right hand. Williams should have avoided that one.
Williams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams. #T2#
River throws a nice head kick!
Williams fails with the takedown.
Williams walks into a jab.
River throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Williams blocks the leg kick.
And Williams tries to counter it with a takedown but River pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good work by Williams as he checks the leg kick.
River throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams with a poor takedown
and River makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as River sprawls well. River wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.#T3##TD2#
Williams shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches River napping and manages to drive through into side control!
River sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
River is trying to control but can't.
River wants to get back to full guard.#SU2#
Williams stands up and beckons River to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Williams scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
River is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
Williams has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
River throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. River sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams dives in and grabs River's left leg, looking for a takedown. River pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts River, as that shot connected.
River keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River throws a quick inside leg kick.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and River counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking.
Williams shoots for a takedown but River saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
River thumps Williams with a low kick.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts River, as that shot connected.
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before River can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy River dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Williams with a lazy takedown attempt
and River counters with a good, hard body kick but Williams shrugs it off.
Williams's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams with a lazy takedown attempt
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guy River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Williams.
River fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
River tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River throws a good cross that connects.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and River counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick lands for River. #T1#
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and River counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and River counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Williams checks a low kick from River.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but River pushes him off.
River lands a lovely overhand right.
Williams with a lazy takedown attempt
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
River throws a low kick but Williams avoids it.
Williams lunges at River with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by River's hand.
Williams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
River scores with a kick to the body. #TD2#
Williams shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Williams decides to stand up.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown. River tries to sprawl out of it but Williams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. River manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Guy River is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams with a poor takedown
and River counters with a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by River. Beautiful body shot.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
River lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming.
Williams fails with the takedown
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Williams closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

River has one foot on Williams's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
River connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Williams's hands.#T3#
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
Nice takedown defense from River. No joy for Williams on that attempt.
Williams has a takedown stuffed.
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Williams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but River shows good takedown defense.
Williams checks a leg kick.
River jabs at Williams's body.
Williams looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.#TD2#
Williams gets a takedown into half guard.#T4#
River is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Williams gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Williams looks for a takedown but River sprawls well.
A big right from Williams misses.
River swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaxon Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slapping leg kick lands for River.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy River!
A very excited looking Guy River 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: ENIGMA 239
Date: Feb 07, 2025

#R1#
Suzuki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Suzuki throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones. #TD#
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Suzuki's half guard.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Suzuki has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Suzuki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Suzuki is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones working Suzuki over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
Jones passes to side control.
Jones just content to control the position.
Suzuki is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jones scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Suzuki to see if he's OK.
Jones lands an elbow.
Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #SUB#
Jones in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Suzuki is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donnie Jones!

Event: Just some fights 12
Date: Feb 02, 2025

#R1#
Maeda lunges at Anderson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anderson's hand. #TD#
Anderson dives in and scores a takedown into Maeda's guard.
Anderson won't allow Maeda to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda is looking to sweep but instead, Anderson has passed into half guard.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Maeda won't allow it. #T1#
Maeda wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Anderson seems content to control.
Maeda is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maeda is trying to control but can't. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maeda tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Anderson trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Maeda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maeda.
Maeda is trying to keep Anderson in close. #SUB2#
Maeda has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Anderson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Maeda.#T3#
Maeda tries to bench press Anderson off him but Anderson keeps the position.
Anderson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Maeda regains half guard.
Maeda trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Maeda is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Anderson jumps into side control!
Maeda struggling a bit here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maeda tries to bench press Anderson off him but Anderson keeps the position.
Maeda keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Maeda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maeda is looking for a sweep.
Anderson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maeda is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Anderson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A jab from Maeda misses. #TD#
Anderson looking to score a takedown here. Maeda is defending well but Anderson drives through and ends up in Maeda's guard.
Maeda throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Anderson won't allow Maeda to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Maeda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anderson passes into half guard.
Anderson is taking a breather. Maeda says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson'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.#T1#
Anderson passes to side control.
Maeda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anderson's best efforts.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but Maeda defending well.
Maeda tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Maeda trying to control from the bottom.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maeda can do to turn this around?#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maeda wants to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Maeda is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maeda avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Anderson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Maeda to the ground. Anderson is now in Maeda's guard.
Maeda is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB2#
Maeda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.#SUB2#
Maeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maeda working a defensive guard but Anderson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Maeda is letting Anderson control him for a moment. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anderson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Maeda for as long as he can get away with.
Maeda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Anderson working away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maeda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anderson's best efforts.
Maeda trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Maeda tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Anderson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Anderson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maeda tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Anderson is in Maeda's guard.
Maeda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
Anderson passes into half guard.
Anderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Anderson manages to pass to mount!
Maeda tries to hold on but Anderson pushes him away. #T1#
Maeda has given up his back here.
Elijah Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maeda tries to break free.
Anderson controlling from the back.
Maeda trying to control the hands but Anderson won't let him.
Anderson is hanging on to Maeda's back as he tries to escape.
Anderson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Maeda rolls, trying to escape but Anderson keeps control of the position. #T2#
Maeda is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Anderson.
Maeda is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Anderson controlling the position well here. Maeda rolled but Anderson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Anderson controlling well, preventing Maeda from escaping the position. #T3#
Anderson is riding his opponent, not letting Maeda buck him off.
Akira Maeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson has the hooks in. Maeda is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Anderson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Maeda just trying to survive but Anderson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Anderson controlling the position well here. Maeda rolled but Anderson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maeda trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maeda tries to escape the position.
Anderson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Maeda is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Anderson!
During a confident post fight interview, Elijah Anderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 196
Date: Feb 02, 2025

#R1#
Seven throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
King looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Seven's head.
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
King throws a jab when Seven was well out of range.
A big right from King misses.
King dodges the punch combination from Seven.
King moves forwards but Seven connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Seven throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses with a straight left.
It looked like Seven wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Seven misses.
King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
King misses with a looping left.#T1#
King misses with a double jab
and Seven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King throws a hook but Seven blocks it.
Seven jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seven staying out of range there.
Seven on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Seven slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Seven throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head.
Good shot there by Seven.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Seven counters with a nice uppercut.
King lands a glancing blow to the side of Seven's head.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King misses with a body shot
and Seven cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seven is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Seven counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#King is rocked!
King throws a shot from downtown. Seven moves away and avoids it.
King throws a lazy uppercut
letting Seven counter with a right hand.
King misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Seven counters with a stiff right hand.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Seven finish him?
King misses with a combination
and Seven scores with a counter punch that sends King to the canvas! Seven smells blood - he's punishing King with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! King has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lonny Seven!

Event: SYN 1138 Oneil vs. Zahedi
Date: Feb 02, 2025

#R1#
Paa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Iso Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paa misses with a low kick as Stark jumps back.
Stark is looking to counter the offense by Paa and move into the clinch.
Stark shoots in looking for a takedown. Paa tries to sprawl out of it but Stark keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Paa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stark dives in for a single leg takedown but Paa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stark can't find room to land a body shot as Paa controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Paa.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Paa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paa lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stark is breathing heavily.
Paa lands with a right to the head.
Paa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Paa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stark up against the cage.
Stark is trying to break the clinch but Paa has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
A short left from Paa.
Stark misses with an elbow over the top.
Paa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Paa.
Paa lands a shoulder strike.
Stark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paa.
A short left from Paa.
Paa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stark's efforts to push away.
Paa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stark is trying to break the clinch but Paa is controlling him.
Paa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stark taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Paa.
Paa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD2#
Paa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Paa is looking for a triangle but Stark pushes his legs off easily.
Paa pulls Stark in to control the position. #T2#
Stark won't allow Paa to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Paa has his foot on Stark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stark works his way back into a safe position though.
Paa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stark is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Paa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paa has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stark has passed into side control. #T3#
Paa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Paa is still trying to improve position.
Paa struggling a bit here.
Paa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stark's best efforts.#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.
Stark wants to stand up but Paa has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Paa is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stark shoots for a double leg takedown but Paa sprawls well. He's pushed Stark's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Paa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stark, pushing him back against the cage.
Paa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stark's efforts to push away.
Stark throws a knee to the head but misses.
Paa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starks head.
Paa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Paa lands a left hand.
Stark tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Stark with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stark.
Paa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stark blocks a jab.
Stark tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Paa clinches with his opponent.
Paa digs a right hand underneath Stark's ribcage. Stark let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paa is leaning against Stark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paa.
Paa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Paa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paa scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Paa jumps into guard, dragging Stark to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Paa wants to sweep here but Stark controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Paa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Paa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stark stacks Paa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stark!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Paa is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Stark decides to stand up, so the ref orders Paa to his feet.
Paa tries a head kick but it misses.
Paa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stark.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Paa.
Paa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stark fires out a quick counter leg kick but Paa just manages to avoid it.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Paa.
Stark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice sprawl there from Paa as Stark shoots in.
Paa tries a quick counter leg kick but Stark is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt - Paa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stark backing away here, and Paa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Paa scores with a head kick. Stark tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stark takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stark slips a jab from Paa.
Stark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stark fails to land the takedown.
Paa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Stark blocks a jab.
Paa just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromStark.
Paa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stark.
Stark darts in looking for a takedown but Paa gets double underhooks and turns Stark into the cage.
Paa avoiding damage as Stark throws knees to the body.
Stark tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stark blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Paa. #TD2#
Paa has picked Stark up - he's going for a ride! Paa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paa is keen to just control but Stark is a slippery customer.
Stark wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Paa is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Iso Paa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Paa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stark is looking to counter with head kicks.
Paa connects with a jab.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt
and Paa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paa.
Paa throws a head kick but Stark moves out of range.
Stark chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paa can pounce on him.
Stark checks the leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Paa.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt - Paa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paa tries to avoid it but Stark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paa to the ground. Paa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stark at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paa lands with a cross. #T1#
Paa lands a jab.#CL2#
Paa closes the distance and pushes Stark back into the cage.
Paa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stark backwards. #TD2#
Paa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Paa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Paa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stark has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stark is trying to stand up here but Paa is controlling him well.
Paa sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Paa is looking for a kimura here.
Stark wants to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paa in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Stark checks a leg kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Stark misses the target.#CL2#
Paa closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Stark blocks an uppercut.
Paa lands a left hand.
Paa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paa misses with some punches.
Stark taking a breather.
Paa lands a nice uppercut.
Iso Paa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stark misses with a knee strike.
Stark looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Stark breaks from the clinch.
Paa scores with a jab to the head.
Paa cracks Stark with a right hand to the side of the head.
Paa delivers a nice body kick.
Stark staying out of range there.
Paa throws a body punch but Stark moves out of range.
Stark is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Jab from Paa.
Iso Paa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paa lands with a straight right. Stark didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stark.
Stark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donk. Paa catches Stark right on the button with a cross.
Paa throws a wild body kick that Stark sees coming a mile off.
Stark fires out a quick counter leg kick but Paa just manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Paa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paa trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Paa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iso Paa!
Iso Paa got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

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