Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: The 408 - (205) R2
Date: Jan 31, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Eriksson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fialkowska tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Eriksson is in Fialkowska's guard.
Eriksson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fialkowska tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eriksson wants to control from the top but Fialkowska keeps moving.
Fialkowska looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eriksson is one step ahead there.
Eriksson trying to control but Fialkowska is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Fialkowska scrambles and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Eriksson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fialkowska is trying to defend but Eriksson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Eriksson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB2#
Eriksson is working for a kimura but Fialkowska is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Eriksson seems to be working for a kimura but Fialkowska defends the submission attempt.
Eriksson is trying to control. Fialkowska wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fialkowska trying to hold on to Eriksson's head to control him but Eriksson postures up.
Eriksson is stalling here. Fialkowska is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Eriksson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fialkowska has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fialkowska scores with punches from side control.
Eriksson taking a bit of punishment here - Fialkowska scoring with strikes.
Eriksson is looking to regain half guard here but Fialkowska keeps moving and retains side control.
Eriksson wants to control but Fialkowska postures up.#SU#
Fialkowska stands up and beckons Eriksson to his feet.
Eriksson dives in and grabs Fialkowska's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fialkowska pushes down on Eriksson's head and hops out.
Fialkowska throws a body punch but Eriksson moves out of range.
Eriksson closes the distance and clinches up with Fialkowska, looking for a takedown. Eriksson pushes Fialkowska against the cage but Fialkowska circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eriksson looks for a takedown but Fialkowska sprawls well.
Fialkowska fires out a quick counter leg kick but Eriksson just manages to avoid it.
Matias Fialkowska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Eriksson.
Eriksson has a takedown stuffed.
Eriksson looks winded!#T3#
Eriksson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fialkowska counters with a straight right hand.
Eriksson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fialkowska backs up against the cage.
Eriksson slips a jab and a cross from Fialkowska.
Eriksson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fialkowska tries to avoid it but Eriksson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fialkowska to the ground. Fialkowska escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fialkowska digs a good body shot into Eriksson's ribs.
Eriksson shoots in for a takedown but Fialkowska shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Fialkowska shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Eriksson's guard.
Fialkowska lands a couple of elbows.
Fialkowska forces his way into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eriksson is looking for a sweep. Fialkowska is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fialkowska drops an elbow to the side of Eriksson's head. #SUB2#
Eriksson actively working from the bottom here.
Fialkowska stalling. #T4#
Fialkowska wants to control but Eriksson is keeping him busy.
Fialkowska looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Eriksson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eriksson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fialkowska lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fialkowska controlling the action here.
Eriksson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fialkowska seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eriksson is looking to control Fialkowska's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Eriksson avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matias Fialkowska dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Eriksson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fialkowska scores with a nice head shot.
Fialkowska dives in and grabs Eriksson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eriksson pushes down on Fialkowska's head and hops out.#TD2#
Eriksson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fialkowska keeping moving, preventing Eriksson from controlling successfully.
Fialkowska lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fialkowska makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fialkowska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eriksson can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fialkowska pushes down on Eriksson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Eriksson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fialkowska pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Eriksson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Eriksson is defending against the submission attempts here by Fialkowska.
Fialkowska lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Eriksson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fialkowska pulls his head out easily.
Fialkowska is pressing down on Eriksson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Eriksson is holding on for now.
Eriksson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fialkowska lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fialkowska working Eriksson over with strikes.
Eriksson is trying is best to control the position here.
Fialkowska lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Eriksson actively working from the bottom here.
Fialkowska looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Eriksson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Eriksson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fialkowska scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fialkowska is thwarting Eriksson's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Eriksson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eriksson is breathing heavily.
Fialkowska lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#Eriksson is rocked!#T3#
Fialkowska lands a big elbow - Eriksson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Fialkowska!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matias Fialkowska!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2025

#R1#
Makani throws the left hand but Massey avoids the punch easily.
Massey slips under a jab from Makani.
Massey throws a body punch but Makani moves out of range.
Makani with a nice cross.
Massey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Makani misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Makani tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Massey defends well and Makani ends up having to push Massey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Massey is pressed up against the cage. Makani has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Massey down to the mat. Massey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mana Makani. 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.
A slow jab from Makani misses its intended target.
Massey works the jab nicely.
A combination from Massey does no damage.
Massey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Makani connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Massey scrambles back to his feet.
Massey throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Makani throws a lazy uppercut
and Massey counters with a left and a right that stings Makani. #KD2#
Massey sends Makani crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Massey is motioning to the referee to let Makani up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Makani is rocked!
Makani misses with a hook.
Massey misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makani fails with the takedown
and Massey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Massey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makani stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Massey has knocked Makani down with a huge combo! Massey steps away and waves a wobbly Makani back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Makani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Massey throws a nice looking combination but Makani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makani seems to have got his legs back now.
Makani looks to land a right hand but Massey moved out of range.
Despite the aggression on Massey's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mana Makani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Massey lands a big right hand that sends Makani crashing to the mat! Massey stays standing though and waves Makani back to his feet!
A slow jab from Makani misses its intended target. #T2#
Massey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Massey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Makani as Massey tries to tie him up.
Makani is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A shot in the inside from Massey.
Makani is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Massey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Massey lands a right hand.
Massey struggles to land a body shot inside as Makani controls his hands.
Massey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Makani has had enough of the clinch but Massey keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Makani wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Massey has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Massey.
Makani tries to pull guard but Massey won't allow it.
Makani fails to pull guard.
Makani is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Massey keeps control of Makani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Makani - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Massey tries to throw a body punch but Makani avoids it by throwing Massey back against the cage.
Massey stalling. #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.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Makani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makani can't get the takedown.
Makani tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Massey smiles and moves away.
Gideon Massey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makani dips to his left and cracks Massey with an uppercut!
Makani falls off balance throwing a combination
and Massey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Makani takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Massey ducks under a wild hook from Makani.
Good shot there by Makani.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gideon Massey 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#
Makani misses with the combination.
Makani throws a looping overhand right but Massey ducks down to avoid it.
Massey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Massey lands an overhand right.
Makani keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Massey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Makani wants to stall.
Massey has Makani pressed against the cage, preventing Makani from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makani blocking some punches.
A short right from Massey on the inside.
Massey blocks a body shot from Makani. #T1#
Makani has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Massey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Massey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Makani looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Massey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Massey is struggling to control the position.
Massey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makani backwards.
Massey lands a nice shot to the body.
Makani prevents a body shot from Massey.
Massey misses with some punches. #T2#
Massey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Makani is stalling here.
Makani misses with a hook to the ribs.
Massey holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Makani is looking to control Massey's arms but Massey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Makani has his back to the cage.
Massey lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Mana Makani has been cut.
Makani blocking some punches.
Makani fails to pull guard.
Makani is trying to break the clinch but Massey is controlling him.#T3#
Makani is trying to pull guard but Massey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mana Makani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Massey.
Massey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Makani tries to pull guard but Massey won't allow it.
Massey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gideon Massey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Makani tries to pull guard but Massey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Massey manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Makani is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Massey to keep the fight standing.
Massey effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Makani is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Makani tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Makani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Massey.
The referee is keeping an eye on Massey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Massey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Massey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Makani backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makani tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Massey avoiding damage. #BC#
Makani breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gideon Massey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mana Makani's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Makani falls off balance throwing a combination
and Massey counters with a series of strikes. Makani will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gideon Massey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Massey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Massey slips a straight right by Makani.
Makani is trying hard to land a takedown here. Massey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Massey is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Massey works the jab nicely.
Makani is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Massey scores with a nice right hand.
Massey lands a jab to the head.
Massey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Makani misses with a hook
and Massey counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makani misses with a looping right.
Massey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Makani with a body shot.
Makani takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Makani misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Massey lands with a nice combination. Makani backs away looking to recover.
Makani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Massey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Massey tries to close the distance and clinch but Makani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Massey closes the distance and pushes Makani back into the cage.
Nice elbow from Massey.
Massey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Massey throws an elbow but it misses.
Makani misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Makani's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Massey has Makani pushed against the cage.#T2#
Makani is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Massey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Makani wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mana Makani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Massey.
Makani is trying to pull guard but Massey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Makani is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Massey to keep the fight standing.
Massey works on Makani's body with a couple of short punches.
Makani is trying to push Massey away but Massey has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Massey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Makani backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makani wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Massey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Makani.#T3#
Massey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makani wants to get back to striking at distance but Massey won't allow it.
Massey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Massey is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Makani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Massey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Massey.
Massey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Makani drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Massey gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T4#
A short left from Massey.
With the fighters up against the cage, Massey throws an elbow but misses.
Massey lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Massey.
Massey lands a left hand.
Makani taking a breather.
Makani is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mana Makani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makani tries a body shot but Massey blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gideon Massey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Massey 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gideon Massey!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2025

#R1#
Code fails with a takedown attempt.
Code shoots in but Mata avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Code blocks the body kick.
Mata throws a body shot but no joy.
Code ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mata moves away.
Mata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Code pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mata throws a counter combo.#CL#
Mata tries to keep at a distance but Code has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mata looks winded!#TD#
Code tightens his grip and picks Mata up, before dumping him to the ground. Mata manages to land in guard.
Mata avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Mata preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Code looking to pass the guard.
Code has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Code stops Mata from standing up.
Code throws a strike but Mata rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mata won't allow Code to sweep him here.
Code controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Code manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2##TD#
Code has Mata pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Code pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mata tumbling to the mat - Code dives into Mata's guard.#ES2#
Mata pushes Code off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Code misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Code throws a head kick but Mata moves out of range.
Mata stuffs the takedown attempt from Code. Code gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damari Code. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mata stalks Code and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Code's face. Code staggers backwards, shaken.#TD#
Code is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mata's half guard.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Code'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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Code working Mata over with strikes. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Code slips a nice elbow through Mata's hands, connecting with Mata's forehead.#SU#
Code stands up out of the half guard. #CL#
Code closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Code drags the fight down to the ground.
Mata stopping the sweep attempt from Code.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Code manages to escape and get back to his feet. #TD#
Code drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee asks Code politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Code prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damari Code dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Code wants to slow Mata down by chopping away at his legs. #TD#
Code gets a takedown into half guard.
Code looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Further stalling from Code.
Mata tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Code is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mata is just riding it out for now. Code eventually gives up the hold.
Mata is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Mata is defending against the submission attempts here by Code. #T1##SU#
Code decides to return to a standing position.
Code lands a jab-cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mata.#CL#
Code takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Code is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mata gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Code dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Code escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mata tries to close the distance and clinch but Code swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Code gets a takedown into half guard.
Code is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mata can do to turn this around?
Mata is trying to stand up here but Code is controlling him well.
Mata avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Code. #T3#
Code slows the pace down in half guard. #SU#
Code stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Code closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Code seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Code slips a nice elbow through Mata's hands, connecting with Mata's forehead.
Mata is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Code scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Code slips a nice elbow through Mata's hands, connecting with Mata's forehead.#SU#
Code decides to stand up.
Code grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Mata takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Code cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Damari Code!

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

#R1#
Kirby misses with a looping right.
Norman Jalisco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirby is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jalisco.#CUT2#It looks like Matthew Michael Kirby has been cut.
Jalisco cracks Kirby with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jalisco lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kirby tries to move into range but Jalisco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kirby shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jalisco eats them both and turns towards Kirby to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jalisco throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kirby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Jalisco misses.
Kirby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
BOOM! Jalisco lands a beautiful left hook that drops Kirby. Kirby tries to recover but Jalisco is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Kirby lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Jalisco!
Norman Jalisco decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Just some fights 10
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Orel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Barfield avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barfield tries a low kick but Orel avoids it.#CL2#
Orel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barfield, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barfield.
Barfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barfield using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Orel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Barfield fails to land.
Barfield looking to throw knees to the head but Orel is blocking nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Orel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barfield.
Orel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barfield blocking some punches.
Barfield trying to control the position but instead, Orel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barfield into the cage.
Barfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Orel uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Barfield tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orel avoids it.
Barfield trying to land knees to the body.
Orel misses with some punches.
Orel scores with a shot to the side of Barfield's head.
Barfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Orel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Orel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Orel blocks an elbow strike from Barfield.
Barfield is stalling here.
Orel slowing the pace effectively.
Orel misses with the head strike. #T2#
Barfield blocks an uppercut.
Orel throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Orel.
Orel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orel throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Orel.
Orel lands with a short shot to the head.
Barfield creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barfield misses with some punches.
A knee to the head by Orel.
Orel working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Orel.
A head punch on the inside from Orel fails to land.
Orel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orel lands with a light punch inside.
Orel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Barfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Orel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barfield lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Barfield.
Barfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Orel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barfield's face.
Barfield trying to control the position but instead, Orel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Barfield into the cage.
Orel being controlled against the cage.
Barfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barfield with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Orel gets through Barfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barfield seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Orel can turn it around.
A short right from Orel on the inside.
Barfield lands a knee to the body. #T4#
Orel swings wildly with an uppercut but Barfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Orel.
Barfield missing with knees to the body.
Orel lands a left hand.
Orel lands a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Barfield.
Orel lands a hook that snaps the head of Barfield backwards.
Orel managing to block the knees to the body from Barfield.
Barfield blocking some punches.
Orel swings wildly with an uppercut but Barfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barfield lands a knee to the head.
Orel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barfield is stalling here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Orel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Barfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orel connects with a right hand. Barfield shakes it off.
Orel cracks a nice hook into Barfield's ribs.
Barfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Orel.
Orel looks to land a combination but Barfield avoids it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barfield on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Orel throws a lazy right hand but Barfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orel throws a hook but Barfield blocks it.
Barfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Orel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Orel.
Orel avoids a kick to the body.
Orel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Orel.
Adam Orel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barfield connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orel's hands.
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!
Orel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Orel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Orel blocks a head kick by Barfield.
Barfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Orel lands a body shot.
Orel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Orel works the jab nicely.
Orel scores with a jab. Barfield acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Orel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Orel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orel leaves Barfield with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Barfield is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Orel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orel throws a big shot that misses.
Adam Orel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orel slips under a jab.
Orel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Orel connects with a right hand. Barfield shakes it off.
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!
Barfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orel.
Barfield takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Orel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barfield.
Orel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Orel blocks the low kick.
Orel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Orel checks the leg kick.
Barfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barfield throws the kick towards the body but Orel avoids it.
Barfield throws a series of punches but Orel moves out of range.
Barfield throws a shot from downtown. Orel moves away and avoids it.
Orel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Orel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barfield shoots for a double leg takedown but Orel sprawls well. He's pushed Barfield's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Orel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Barfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Orel tries to clinch but Barfield moves out of range.
Orel misses the jab.
Barfield tries to move into range but Orel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barfield misses with a wild body shot.
Orel staying out of range there.
Barfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Orel.
Barfield fails to land the takedown.
Orel scores with a punch to the head.
Barfield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Orel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Orel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Orel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Orel backs away, Barfield returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orel throws out the jab. #T4#
Orel scores with the left hand. Barfield knows he should have avoided that one.
Barfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barfield. Orel does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orel is looking to clinch.
Barfield lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Orel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barfield misses with a hook. Orel ducked under it nicely.
Barfield has a takedown stuffed.
Barfield throws a shot from downtown. Orel moves away and avoids it.
Orel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barfield on the side of the head.
Orel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Orel throws an overhand right that lands on Barfield's shoulder, as Barfield tries to avoid the shot.
Orel defending well as Barfield loads up on a big left hand.
Orel catches Barfield with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barfield throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Orel's head.
Orel throws a hook but Barfield avoids it easily.
Orel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Orel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Orel thuds a left hand into Barfield's body.
Samuel Barfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orel throws an overhand right that lands on Barfield's shoulder, as Barfield tries to avoid the shot.
Barfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orel throws out the jab.
Barfield throws a big counter combination but Orel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A lazy left from Orel finds it's target.
Orel looks to throw the jab but Barfield is out of range.
Orel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Orel backs away, Barfield returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Orel misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Orel misses.
Barfield tests Orel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Samuel Barfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barfield takes one to the chin there.
Adam Orel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barfield scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Orel misses.
Orel cracks Barfield with a good jab.
Orel digs a good hook to Barfield's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Barfield closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1##ES2#
Orel throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Orel doesn't manage to clinch there - Barfield circles away.
Orel connects with a nice looking jab.
Orel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barfield.
Orel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Barfield misses with a straight left.
Orel scores with a hook.
Barfield wants to slow Orel down by chopping away at his legs.
Orel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barfield.
Barfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barfield throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Orel.
Barfield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orel.
Orel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Barfield with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orel to score with a decent uppercut.
Barfield staying out of range there.
Barfield drops down looking for a counter takedown but Orel sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Barfield manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Orel on his heels. He'll look to pass Orel's guard now, I'm sure.

Orel is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adam Orel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Orel lands with a light punch inside.
Barfield stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barfield.
Barfield misses with the head strike.
Barfield is pushing Orel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Orel lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orel.
Orel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Orel stalling against the cage.
Orel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barfield tries a body shot but Orel blocks it.
Barfield looking to throw knees to the head but Orel is blocking nicely.
Orel lands a hook that snaps the head of Barfield backwards.
Orel avoiding damage as Barfield throws knees to the body.
Barfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Orel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barfield is looking to control Orel's arms but Orel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barfield has his back to the cage.
Orel looking to stall.
Orel avoiding damage as Barfield throws knees to the body.
Barfield misses with an elbow strike.
Barfield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Orel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adam Orel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Orel.
Barfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Orel.
Barfield looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barfield is looking to control Orel's arms but Orel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barfield has his back to the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barfield throws an elbow but misses.
Barfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Orel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Orel has Barfield pushed against the cage.
Barfield misses with the head strike.
Orel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barfield lands a left hand.
Barfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Orel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Orel 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Orel!

Event: Sunrise 9
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Payne throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Smuck was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Payne.
Payne thumps Smuck with a low kick.
Payne throws a big shot that misses.
Payne scores with a leg kick.
Payne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smuck appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jason Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smuck moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Grizzly Smuck has been cut.
Payne tries a head kick but it misses.
Payne tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Smuck clinches with his opponent.
Smuck is trying to push Payne away but Payne has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Smuck throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smuck is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T1#
Smuck tries to break free but Payne pushes him back against the ropes.
Smuck takes a shot to the head.
Payne lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smuck has had enough of the clinch but Payne keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Smuck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grizzly Smuck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smuck slips a straight right by Payne.
Smuck just misses with a punch to the body.
Smuck misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Smuck does no damage.
Smuck looks to land a combination but Payne avoids it well.
Payne throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Payne connects with a leg kick.
Smuck on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payne. Payne obviously looking to wear him down.
Smuck throws a body punch but Payne moves out of range.
Payne wants to counter the offense by Smuck and move into the clinch position.
Payne connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smuck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smuck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Payne misses.
Smuck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Payne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Payne misses with a hook.
Payne misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Payne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grizzly Smuck's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Payne looks to throw the jab but Smuck is out of range.
Payne scores with a jab.
Payne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smuck's head backwards.
Smuck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payne throws out the jab.
Payne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smuck.
Smuck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smuck throws a series of punches but Payne avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne looks to score with a jab to the body but Smuck is just out of range.
As Payne looks to move away, Smuck throws a big counter combo but Payne just gets out of the way.
Smuck keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Payne sizes up Smuck with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Payne is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Payne. #T1#
Smuck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payne.
Payne slips a jab and a cross from Smuck.
Payne is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Payne misses the shot to the body.
Payne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grizzly Smuck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Payne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smuck lands an overhand right.
Smuck throws a nice looking combination but Payne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Payne misses with a right hand
and Smuck counters with a two punch combo. #T2##KD2#
Payne closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Smuck crashing to the mat! Smuck uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smuck walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jason Payne!
Jason Payne thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: JF 57 - Kung Fu Li vs Lyons
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Cyr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zamu circles away quickly and effectively.
Zamu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zamu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cyr lands a nice shot to the body.
Zamu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cyr throws a series of punches but Zamu moves out of range.
Cyr takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Sebastian Cyr has been cut.
Zamu misses with a body shot
and Cyr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyr misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Zamu.
Zamu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Cyr lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Phishiji Zamu has been cut.
Cyr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cyr misses with a body shot
and Zamu counters with a stiff right hand.
Cyr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cyr throws a series of punches but Zamu moves out of range.
Cyr misses with a double jab
and Zamu counters with a one-two to the body.
Cyr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cyr misses with a straight right. #T2#
Zamu lands with a cross.
Cyr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zamu on 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!
Cyr throws the left hand but Zamu avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Zamu misses the target.
Cyr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zamu.
Zamu throws a big counter combination but Cyr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zamu dodges the punch combination from Cyr.
Cyr misses with a hook. Zamu ducked under it nicely.
Zamu throwing a counter right hand but Cyr manages to avoid it.
Zamu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zamu misses with a hook.#T3#
Cyr with a jab.
Cyr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zamu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cyr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zamu thinking.
Cyr connects with a body shot.
Cyr throws a series of punches but Zamu avoids them all with ease.
Cyr misses with a combination
enabling Zamu to counter with a crisp jab.
Cyr takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Cyr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zamu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zamu throws a right hand that Cyr ducks under and follows up with a left that Cyr also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zamu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cyr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zamu back to the cage. Cyr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A combination from Cyr does no damage.
Zamu lands a head shot.
Cyr misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Cyr dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Cyr swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cyr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Zamu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Zamu catches Cyr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zamu misses with an uppercut
and Cyr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zamu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cyr moves out of range of the strikes.
Cyr looks to score with a jab to the body but Zamu is just out of range.
Cyr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamu misses with a looping left.
Cyr throws a poor cross that misses
and Cyr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cyr misses with a looping left.#T1#
Cyr blocks a jab.
Zamu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cyr looks to land a right hand but Zamu moved out of range.
A shot to the body from Zamu misses
and Cyr counters with a left and a right that stings Zamu.
Cyr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cyr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cyr throws a poor cross that misses
and Zamu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zamu scores with a nice head shot.
Zamu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cyr fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Nice shot by Zamu.
Zamu with a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Sebastian Cyr's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zamu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Zamu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cyr moves out of range as Zamu strikes.
Cyr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cyr throws a nice looking combination but Zamu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zamu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cyr momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zamu, as that shot connected.
Cyr throws a right and a left that Zamu avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Zamu misses the target.#T3#
Cyr misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Zamu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zamu ducks under a wild hook from Cyr.
An attempted straight right counter from Zamu misses the target.
Cyr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zamu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zamu throws the left hand but Cyr avoids the punch easily.
Cyr throws a counter combo.
Zamu looks to land a right hand but Cyr moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Cyr misses.
Cyr blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cyr. Zamu does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Zamu throws a hook but Cyr avoids it easily.
Zamu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cyr.
Cyr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cyr lands with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Cyr.
A little feinted left hand from Zamu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zamu throws an overhand right that lands on Cyr's shoulder, as Cyr tries to avoid the shot.
Zamu throws a hook but Cyr avoids it easily.
Cyr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zamu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phishiji Zamu dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Zamu'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#
Cyr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zamu.
Zamu throws a lazy uppercut
and Cyr counters with a nice uppercut.
Cyr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zamu lands with a straight right. Cyr didn't see that one coming.
Zamu lands with an uppercut that bounces Cyr off the cage and back into range.
A big right from Zamu misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyr moves away from the strike by Zamu.
Zamu lands with an overhand left.#CUT#The cut above Sebastian Cyr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cyr thuds his right hand into Zamu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Zamu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phishiji Zamu is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Zamu does it's job there.
Cyr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zamu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zamu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cyr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zamu moves away.
Zamu is looking to counter punch.
Cyr misses with a straight right.
Zamu looks to score with a jab to the body but Cyr is just out of range.
Zamu connects with a crisp jab.
Cyr misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Zamu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cyr at a distance.
Cyr throws a one two combo.
Cyr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cyr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cyr throws a jab when Zamu was well out of range.
Cyr throws a lazy right hand but Zamu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zamu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zamu lands a jab to Cyr's midsection.
Zamu throws a looping overhand right but Cyr ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Cyr takes a swing at Zamu's ribcage but misses.
Zamu cracks Cyr with an open hand slap.#CUT#Sebastian Cyr's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Cyr misses with a left hand
and Zamu counters with a right hand to the body.
Cyr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zamu with a jab.
Cyr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Phishiji Zamu!

Event: JF 57 - Kung Fu Li vs Lyons
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Lyons misses with a straight left.
Lyons misses the shot to the body.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
Travis Lyons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lyons.
Li moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Li walks into a straight right hand from Lyons.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons misses with a wild combination.
Li appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Lyons lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lyons.
Lyons thuds his right hand into Li's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lyons lands the left hand.
Lyons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lyons throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Lyons misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Li counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Li working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li working some strikes from top position.
Lyons wants to stand and escape but Li is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lyons is still trying to improve position.
Lyons is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Li tries to get to full guard but Lyons has control of the leg.
Lyons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Li keeping control of the position.
Li tries to get to full guard but Lyons has control of the leg. #T3#
Li gets back to full guard.
Lyons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li is keeping the position for now.
Lyons is looking to work some ground and pound but Li has wrist control.
Li has Lyons pulled in close to control his posture.
Lyons is looking to work some ground and pound but Li has wrist control.
Li trying to control the position here.
Lyons controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Li has Lyons pulled in close to control his posture.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
Li has Lyons pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lyons misses with a few strikes there.
Li changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lyons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li manages to avoid it.
Li attempts a counter takedown but Lyons avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Lyons dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Li gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Li ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Li ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lyons throws a leg kick but Li sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lyons has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lyons looks to land a left hand but Li moved out of range nicely.
Travis Lyons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lyons throws a right hand that Li ducks under and follows up with a left that Li also avoids with ease.
Li changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Lyons lands with an uppercut that bounces Li off the cage and back into range.
Lyons with a hook.
A left and a right from Lyons both land. Nice combination.
Lyons throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Li counters with a takedown into side control.
Lyons is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Li off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li is really stuck here.
Lyons misses with a punch to the head.
Lyons is landing with strikes. Li can't take much more of this.#T2#
Li covers up after that shot from Lyons.
Lyons is hanging on to Li's back as he tries to escape.
Lyons wants to control but Li is keeping busy.
Lyons doesn't have the hooks in and Li manages to turn into his guard.
Li throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Li pushes down on Lyons's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lyons gets back to full guard.
Li works over Lyons with some ground and pound from guard.
Lyons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Li.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Lyons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fu Li overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Li stands up over Lyons, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Lyons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Li loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Li is looking to work some ground and pound but Lyons has wrist control.
Lyons utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Li throws a big elbow that misses.
Lyons controls Li momentarily but Li frees himself.
Li scoring with some ground and pound.
Li lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Li scoring with punches to the head and body.
Li 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.
Li lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Li chips away with some ground and pound.
Li is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Li with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lyons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lyons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Li working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Li landing with the ground and pound.
Li looking to pass the guard.
Li trying to control but Lyons is working from the bottom.
Li keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lyons's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Travis Lyons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lyons attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Li attempts a counter takedown but Lyons avoids it well and moves away.
Travis Lyons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lyons lands a jab-cross combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lyons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
Lyons misses with a two punch combination.
Li tries to counter with a takedown but Lyons is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Lyons.
Travis Lyons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Li blocks a leg kick.
Lyons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Li sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
A left lands for Lyons.
Lyons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lyons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
Lyons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lyons throws a big shot that misses.
Li takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Lyons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Lyons scores with a four punch combination!
Lyons tries to land a leg kick but Li saw it coming and moves away.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab lands there for Lyons.
A low kick from Lyons misses #TD#
and Li counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Li in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Li trying to control but Lyons is working from the bottom.
Li working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Li content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Li chips away with some ground and pound.
Li slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Li is in close to Lyons's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Li working some strikes from top position.
Li postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li lands a couple of elbows.
Lyons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Li lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#Lyons is rocked!
Li gets to his feet and stands over Lyons, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Lyons felt that one! Li unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Lyons from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fu Li!
Fu Li retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Fu Li 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: Gibbs Ascends to the Hall
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Hardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boone was well out of range. Poor timing from Hardy.
Boone avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Hardy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boone, pushing him back against the cage.
Boone takes a shot to the head.
Hardy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boone. #BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hardy pushes Boone up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Boone jumps guard and drags Hardy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Boone trying to control the position here. #T1#
Boone looking to control.
Boone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Boone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hardy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boone is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Boone is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Hardy as he works his way to full guard. #T2#
Hardy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hardy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boone wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Boone won't allow Hardy to sweep him here.
Boone throws a big elbow that misses.
Hardy wants to stand and escape but Boone is having none of it.
Boone preventing the sweep.
Boone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hardy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Boone forces his way into half guard.
Boone thows a huge punch but Hardy dodges it nicely.
Hardy is trying to stand.
Boone lands with a punch from half guard.
Hardy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boone winds up and cracks Hardy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Nice strikes from Boone there. #SUB#
Boone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hardy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hardy is concentrating on defense, preventing Boone from advancing position.
Hardy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boone lands with a punch from half guard.
Hardy is in trouble now - Boone has advanced to mount!
Boone punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boone lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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!
Boone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Boone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hardy misses with a wild combination.
Boone half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Boone does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Hardy gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Boone jumps guard and drags Hardy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Boone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boone tries to get out of the position.
Hardy looking to sit in guard and control but Boone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Boone lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy has momentary wrist control but Boone slips an elbow through the middle.
Boone lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boone passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardy can do to turn this around?#T1#
Boone landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Boone is controlling him well.
Boone is working Hardy over with some ground and pound from side control.
Boone is chipping away with strikes.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but Boone drags him back down.
Boone working the ground and pound from side control.
Boone lands some shots froms side control.
Boone 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.
Boone scores with punches from side control.
Boone is looking to take a break and control but Hardy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hardy tries to buck Boone off but Boone is having none of it.#T2#
Boone in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Boone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working.
Hardy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Boone trying to control the position but Hardy is working away.
Hardy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Boone trying to control the position but Hardy is working away.
Hardy being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Boone working the head and body with strikes.
Hardy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Boone working the ground and pound.
Hardy is looking for a sweep.
Boone works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Boone in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Boone is working Hardy over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Boone wants to control but Hardy is keeping him busy.
Ben Boone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES2#
Hardy throws Boone to one side and escapes!
Hardy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boone manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Boone gets tackled into the cage by Hardy. Hardy maintains the clinch.
Boone is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hardy lands a hook that snaps the head of Boone backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boone is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hardy lands a good knee to the midsection. Boone won't want to take too many of those.
Boone is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Boone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boone prevents a body shot from Hardy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Boone dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Hardy has Boone up against the cage in a clinch.
Salvatore Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab. #CL2#
Hardy darts in and clinches Boone up against the cage.
Hardy throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Boone decides to pull guard.
Hardy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hardy looking to sit in guard and control but Boone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Boone works over Hardy with some ground and pound from guard.
Boone trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boone lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hardy wants to sweep here but Boone controlling him for the moment.
Hardy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boone cracks Hardy with a solid left hand.#T2#
Boone trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy controlling the position.
Boone wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Boone postures up and lands a big shot to Hardy's brow.
Boone throwing strikes but missing.
Hardy wants to stand and escape but Boone is having none of it. #T3#
Boone trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Hardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boone.
Hardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boone changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Hardy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hardy trying to stall but Boone improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hardy.
Boone jumps guard but Hardy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T4#
Hardy misses with a body punch. #TD#
Boone jumps guard and drags Hardy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Boone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardy's guard. #REVR#
Boone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boone trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Boone content to stall in guard here.
Boone preventing the sweep.
Ben Boone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

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 Ben Boone.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boone, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Gibbs Ascends to the Hall
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Cackowski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Beneteau walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch combination from Beneteau misses.
Cackowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Cackowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cackowski throws a head punch that misses.
Beneteau wants to get back to striking at distance but Cackowski won't allow it.
Cackowski misses with some punches.
A short right from Cackowski on the inside.
Cackowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cackowski misses with the head strike.
Cackowski has Beneteau pressed against the cage, preventing Beneteau from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cackowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Cackowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cackowski blocks an uppercut.
Beneteau is trying to force a seperation but Cackowski has the dominant position.
Cackowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Nice body punch from Cackowski - that landed with a thud.
Cackowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beneteau landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cackowski.
Beneteau is looking to break free of the clinch but Cackowski has double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cackowski.
Beneteau takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Cackowski.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cackowski.
Cackowski scores with a shot to the side of Beneteau's head.
Cackowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cackowski.
Cackowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Cackowski fails to land.
Cackowski lands with a light punch inside.
Cackowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beneteau or not. #T2##BC2#
Beneteau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cackowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cackowski lands a nice uppercut.
Beneteau blocking some punches.
Beneteau blocking some punches.
Beneteau blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Beneteau breaks from the clinch.
Cezarius Cackowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cackowski tests Beneteau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cackowski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Cackowski clinches with his opponent.
Cackowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cackowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beneteau backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cackowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cackowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Beneteau controls his hands. #T3#
Cackowski lands a nice uppercut.
Cackowski lands a body shot.
Cackowski throws a head punch that misses.
Cackowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Cackowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Cackowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Cackowski.
Cackowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Beneteau has a couple of punches blocked by Cackowski.
Nice body punch from Cackowski.
Beneteau looks winded!
Cackowski lands a nice uppercut.
Cackowski lands with a left to the head.
Beneteau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cackowski is defending well for now.
Cackowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cackowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cackowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cackowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cackowski gets through Beneteau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Cackowski.
A short right from Cackowski on the inside.
Cackowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beneteau.
Cackowski scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cackowski.
Cackowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beneteau backwards.
Cackowski lands a shot to the body.
Cackowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cackowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cackowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cackowski lands an uppercut.
Cackowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cackowski lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cezarius Cackowski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cackowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Cackowski.
Cackowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cackowski misses with a punch to the body.
Cackowski misses with a punch to the body.
Cackowski misses with a punch to the body.
Cackowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cezarius Cackowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cackowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cackowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Cackowski.
Cackowski digs a right hand underneath Beneteau's ribcage. Beneteau let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beneteau wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cackowski has him pressed against the cage.
Beneteau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cackowski working aggressively here. #T1#
Beneteau wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cackowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cackowski. #BC2#
Beneteau manages to break the clinch.
Beneteau throws a series of punches but Cackowski moves out of range.
Cackowski seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Beneteau is breathing heavily.#CL#
Cackowski darts in and clinches Beneteau up against the cage.
Cackowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cackowski can't find room to land a body shot as Beneteau controls the action.
Cackowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cackowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Beneteau can't find room to land a body shot as Cackowski controls the action.
Cackowski is working Beneteau over against the cage.#BC2#
Beneteau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cackowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cackowski lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Beneteau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Beneteau gets tackled into the cage by Cackowski. Cackowski maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cackowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Beneteau backwards.
Cackowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cackowski lands with a light punch inside.
Cackowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Cackowski on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cackowski.
Cackowski gets through Beneteau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cackowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cackowski lands with a left to the head.
Cackowski lands a shoulder strike.
Cackowski can't find room to land a body shot as Beneteau controls the action.
Cackowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beneteau backwards.
Cackowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Cackowski lands a left hand.
Cackowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beneteau or not.
Cackowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Beneteau.
Cackowski is leaning against Beneteau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beneteau.
Cackowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cackowski works on Beneteau's body with a couple of short punches.
Beneteau takes a shot to the head.
Cackowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beneteaus head. #BC2#
Beneteau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cackowski jabs Beneteau to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beneteau misses with the combination. #CL#
Cackowski closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Cackowski lands with a right to the head.
Cackowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cackowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cackowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beneteau.
Beneteau blocks a body shot from Cackowski.
Cackowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Cackowski lands a shot to the body.
Cackowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cackowski lands an uppercut.
Cackowski digs a right hand into Beneteau's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beneteau's gas tank.
Cackowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Cackowski.
Cackowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Cackowski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cezarius Cackowski dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Beneteau takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cezarius Cackowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Beneteau misses with an uppercut.
Cackowski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beneteau under the eye.
Beneteau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cackowski.
Cackowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beneteau at a distance. #CL#
Cackowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cackowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cackowski lands with a light punch inside.
Cackowski lands with a left to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Beneteau's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cackowski presses Beneteau against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cackowski lands with a right to the head.
Cackowski lands an uppercut.
Beneteau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beneteau is trying to force a seperation but Cackowski has the dominant position.#T1#
A short left from Cackowski.
Cackowski is working Beneteau over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cackowski.
Cackowski scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cackowski.
Beneteau takes a shot to the head.
Cackowski digs a right hand into Beneteau's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beneteau's gas tank.
Cackowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cackowski gets through Beneteau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cackowski.
Cackowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Cackowski - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Cackowski on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Cackowski.
Cackowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cackowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cackowski lands with a light punch inside.
Cackowski can't find room to land a body shot as Beneteau controls the action.
A short right from Cackowski on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cackowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cackowski scores with a hook to the body.
Cackowski lands a nice uppercut.
Cackowski lands a left hand.
Beneteau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Cackowski.
Cackowski tries to work over Beneteau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cackowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beneteau backwards.
Cackowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Cackowski.
Cackowski lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Cackowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beneteau can't break the clinch.
A short left from Cackowski.
Cackowski lands an uppercut.
Cackowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beneteau backwards.
Cackowski pushes Beneteau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Beneteau is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Cackowski fails to land.
Beneteau is still on wobbly legs! Can Cackowski finish him?
Cackowski lands a shoulder strike.
Blase Beneteau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cackowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beneteau or not.
Beneteau blocks an uppercut.
Cackowski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Beneteau misses with a punch on the inside.
Beneteau seems to have recovered his senses.
Beneteau misses with a punch to the body.
Cackowski tries to throw a body punch but Beneteau avoids it by throwing Cackowski back against the cage.
Cackowski lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cackowski misses with the head strike.
Cackowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beneteau.
A right hook to the body lands for Cackowski.
Beneteau is trying to break free.
Cackowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beneteau takes a shot to the head.
Cackowski misses with a body punch.
Cackowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cackowski lands a shot to the body.
Cackowski lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Cackowski.
A hook to the body from Cackowski.
Cackowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beneteau can do to turn this around?
Cackowski lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cackowski lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Beneteau.
Cackowski lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cezarius Cackowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cackowski 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:24
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:24

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

Event: Farewell Umar - Jump says Bye
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Fialkowska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fialkowska scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fialkowska changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Fialkowska.
Fialkowska scores with a nice strike.
Fialkowska pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Taylor back to the cage. Fialkowska follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor dodges the punch combination from Fialkowska.
Taylor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fialkowska counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fialkowska lands a slapping body shot.
Fialkowska scores with a nice right hand.
Fialkowska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
Fialkowska throws a nice looking combination but Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Taylor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fialkowska.
Donk. Fialkowska catches Taylor right on the button with a cross.
Fialkowska scores with a jab to the body.
Fialkowska is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Taylor rather than just go for the knockout.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fialkowska looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well.
Fialkowska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fialkowska darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fialkowska fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taylor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taylor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Fialkowska shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taylor's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fialkowska doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Taylor is tightening it up a little... Fialkowska has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Fialkowska reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Fialkowska taps out! Nice BJJ there by Taylor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Taylor!
An out of breath John Taylor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: JF 56 - Viking vs the SNAKE
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Beasley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leclerc is defending well for now.#BC#
Leclerc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beasley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Beasley shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Beasley closes the distance and clinches.
Beasley wants a takedown but no success here.
Leclerc lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Bucky Beasley has been cut.
Beasley is working for takedown but Leclerc is calmly controlling the position for now.
Karoly Leclerc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bucky Beasley.
Leclerc looking to throw knees to the head but Beasley is blocking nicely.
Leclerc with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leclerc tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leclerc misses with a knee to the head.
Beasley tries to pull guard but Leclerc forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Beasley tries for a takedown but Leclerc manages to get underhooks. #T1##TD2#
Beasley tightens his grip and picks Leclerc up, before dumping him to the ground. Leclerc manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Leclerc has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Beasley should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Leclerc has tightened it up now! Beasley should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Karoly Leclerc!

Event: JF 53 - Killers Rejoice?!
Date: Jan 15, 2025

#R1#
Mora throws a series of punches but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov has his takedown stuffed
and Mora counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Volkov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mora counters with a straight right hand.
Mora lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Volkov backs up against the cage.
Mora moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD2#
Volkov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mora wants to control but Volkov is keeping busy.
Mora is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Volkov scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Mora actively working from the bottom here.
Volkov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Volkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Volkov is controlling the pace.
Volkov slips a nice elbow through Mora's hands, connecting with Mora's forehead.
Volkov working Mora over with strikes.
Mora taking some punishment here, with Volkov in his half guard.
Mora is looking to control Volkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mora avoid being mounted?
Volkov wants to take a breather but Mora is having none of it.
Volkov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Volkov is trying to control. Mora wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Volkov working over Mora with some ground and pound. Mora looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Volkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mora gets full guard.
Volkov stands up over Mora, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Mora escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Volkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mora is trying to keep Volkov in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Mora is looking for a triangle but Volkov pushes his legs off easily.
Volkov cracks Mora with a solid left hand.#T3#
Volkov working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Volkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC2#Mora is rocked!
Volkov cracks Mora with a solid left hand.
Oh Mora is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Volkov postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Mora covers up, he's hurt! Volkov keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Volkov and the ref steps in to end the fight! Volkov can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuriy Volkov!
A victorious Yuriy Volkov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: The 408 - (205) R1
Date: Jan 13, 2025

#R1#
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fialkowska manages to avoid it.
Fialkowska misses with a body shot.
Nakamura misses with an uppercut. Fialkowska saw that one coming.
Fialkowska steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nakamura.
Fialkowska tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakamura throws a jab when Fialkowska was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Fialkowska's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fialkowska just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Fialkowska.#TD2#
Fialkowska throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nakamura was covering up waiting for the punch and Fialkowska finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura controls Fialkowska momentarily but Fialkowska frees himself.
Fialkowska is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Fialkowska content to stall in guard here.
Fialkowska trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fialkowska landing with the ground and pound.
Fialkowska throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fialkowska lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fialkowska throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nakamura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fialkowska working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fialkowska makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fialkowska content to stall in guard here.
Nakamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fialkowska is one step ahead there. #T2#
Fialkowska sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fialkowska's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fialkowska distracts Nakamura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fialkowska content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fialkowska scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fialkowska passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fialkowska has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakamura taking a bit of punishment here - Fialkowska scoring with strikes. #T3#
Fialkowska moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fialkowska scoring with punches from side control.
Fialkowska controlling the position.
Fialkowska working the head with strikes.
Fialkowska grinds an elbow into Nakamura's temple.
Nakamura is trying to control Fialkowska's posture but Fialkowska avoids it.
Nakamura taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fialkowska creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Fialkowska working the body and head with strikes.
Fialkowska working the ground and pound.
Nakamura being controlled for a moment.
Nakamura is trying to improve his position.
Fialkowska works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fialkowska scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nakamura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Fialkowska has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Nakamura is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Fialkowska yanks on the arm and Nakamura is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Fialkowska.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matias Fialkowska!

Event: Sunrise 7
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Sanders misses with the combination.
Smuck connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sanders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smuck was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanders.
Smuck avoids the body shot from Sanders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smuck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanders has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smuck lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanders.
Sanders scores with a body shot.
Smuck misses with a combination
and Sanders counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sanders moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sanders takes a swing at Smuck's ribcage but misses.
As Sanders looks to move away, Smuck throws a big counter combo but Sanders just gets out of the way.
Sanders scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smuck jabs Sanders to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Smuck misses with a series of wild punches. #KD2#
Sanders lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Smuck goes down! The ref sends Sanders to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Smuck is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#CUT2#It looks like Grizzly Smuck has been cut.
Sanders looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smuck avoids the body shot from Sanders.
Smuck throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sanders lands with a shot to the body.
Sanders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smuck was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanders.
Sanders throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Reggie Sanders should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Grizzly Smuck's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Smuck throws a combination that misses
and Sanders counters with a right hand to the body.
Smuck misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Sanders misses.
Smuck throws a body punch but Sanders moves out of range.
A punch combination from Smuck misses.
Sanders dodges the punch combination from Smuck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smuck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanders.
Some wild striking there from Sanders.
As Sanders looks to move away, Smuck throws a big counter combo but Sanders just gets out of the way.#T1#
Smuck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanders misses with a body shot.
Smuck misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanders throws out a counter right but Smuck avoids it with no problem.
Smuck misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Sanders was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Smuck looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smuck misses with the combination. #T2#
Smuck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reggie Sanders seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smuck misses the shot to the body.
Smuck walks into a straight right hand from Sanders.
Sanders waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smuck.
Sanders slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice body punch from Smuck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanders moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smuck misses with a combination #KD2#
and Sanders counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Smuck onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.#ROC2#Smuck is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reggie Sanders takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Grizzly Smuck's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Smuck. Those never looked like landing.
Smuck tries to bum rush Sanders with a series of wild strikes but Sanders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanders flicks out a counter leg kick but Smuck steps away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanders darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smuck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grizzly Smuck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Smuck gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Sanders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanders is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smuck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Smuck misses.
Smuck takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oh Smuck is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Grizzly Smuck's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Sanders looks to land a combination but Smuck avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Smuck misses its target.
Smuck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smuck seems to have got his legs back now.
Sanders jabs Smuck to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sanders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smuck moves away.
Smuck falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smuck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smuck was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smuck throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD2#
and before Smuck can reset, Sanders rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Smuck is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!#T2#
Smuck takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Smuck.
It looked like Smuck was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sanders.
Smuck thuds a left hand into Sanders's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab, jab by Sanders - just one landing. #CUT2#Grizzly Smuck's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sanders swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Smuck.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 24:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 24:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 24:30

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

Event: JF 51 - Gibbs the Toad Hunter
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Butler closes the distance and clinches up with Hardy, looking for a takedown. Butler pushes Hardy against the cage but Hardy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Butler looks to move away, Hardy throws a big counter combo but Butler just gets out of the way.
Butler shoots in and drives through. Hardy sprawls well.
Hardy swings for the body but Butler moves out of range.
Butler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hardy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Salvatore Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximo Butler.
Butler tries for a takedown but Hardy circles away easily
and Hardy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Hardy moves into the clinch.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike.
Butler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hardy smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Butler is just out of range.
Butler shoots in and drives through. Hardy sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Butler or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardy, which made it look bad.
Butler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#Butler is rocked!#T1#
Butler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardy but Hardy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Butler is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardy finish him?
Butler misses with a takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a right hand to the body.
Butler looks winded!
Hardy weaves into range and cracks Butler right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Butler goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Hardy is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Salvatore Hardy!

Event: JF 52 - Ruffy Dog vs Slukowski
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Salinas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salinas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Beneteau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beneteau misses with a double jab.
Salinas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Salinas looks for a takedown but Beneteau sprawls well.
Beneteau throws a right and a left that Salinas avoids nicely.
Salinas darts in looking for a takedown but Beneteau gets double underhooks and turns Salinas into the cage.
Blase Beneteau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barrett Salinas.
Beneteau fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beneteau throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salinas misses with a straight right.
Beneteau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salinas.
Salinas takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Salinas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beneteau as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Beneteau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beneteau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Salinas circles away quickly and effectively.
Beneteau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salinas.
Salinas misses with a few strikes there.
Beneteau seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Beneteau lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Beneteau lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Salinas misses with a takedown
and Beneteau counters with a right hand to the body.
Some wild striking there from Beneteau. #T2#
Salinas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beneteau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salinas misses with a combination
and Beneteau counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beneteau scores with a decent looking hook.
Salinas wants to clinch up but Beneteau keeps it at a distance.
Salinas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beneteau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Salinas lands with a hook. Beneteau tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beneteau stuffs the takedown attempt from Salinas. Salinas gets slowly back to his feet.
Salinas misses with a double jab
and Beneteau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Salinas misses with a leg kick
and Beneteau counters with a three punch combo that has Salinas backing up. Salinas nods at Beneteau to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Salinas misses with a series of wild punches.
Beneteau appears to be looking for a big counter.
Salinas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Salinas looks winded!
Beneteau lands with a nice combination. Salinas backs away looking to recover.
Salinas fails with the takedown
and Beneteau counters with a crisp right that sends Salinas to the canvas! Beneteau follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blase Beneteau!
A very excited looking Blase Beneteau 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: JF 47 - Jun vs the Joker
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Lyons lands the left hand.
Hagmedov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hagmedov misses with a jab to the body
and Lyons counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lyons scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Decent striking displayed by Lyons there.
Lyons closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hagmedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lyons throws a right hand that Hagmedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Hagmedov also avoids with ease.
Hagmedov misses with a takedown attempt - Lyons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lyons is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hagmedov fails to land the takedown.
Hagmedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Umar Hagmedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lyons looks to land a combination. Hagmedov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Lyons looks to land a combination but Hagmedov avoids it well.
Lyons darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lyons misses with a double jab #TD2#
so Hagmedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hagmedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hagmedov wants to control from the top but Lyons keeps moving.
Hagmedov landing with the ground and pound. #T2##ES#
Lyons manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hagmedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lyons gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Travis Lyons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umar Hagmedov.
Hagmedov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lyons's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Hagmedov wants the takedown. Lyons is fighting it off but Hagmedov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lyons's guard against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hagmedov postures up.
Hagmedov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hagmedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hagmedov forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyons is not content to let Hagmedov control the position.#T3#
Hagmedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lyons defending well though.
Hagmedov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hagmedov throwing shots but Lyons is blocking nicely.
Lyons wants to control but Hagmedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lyons is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hagmedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hagmedov's back!
Hagmedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hagmedov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hagmedov is really stuck here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Hagmedov tries to roll but Lyons sticks to his back. #T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lyons's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lyons doesn't have the hooks in and Hagmedov manages to turn into his guard.
Hagmedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lyons is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hagmedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hagmedov trying to control but Lyons is working from the bottom.
Lyons avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Lyons 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#
Hagmedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lyons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hagmedov somewhat.
Lyons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hagmedov.
A slow jab from Hagmedov misses its intended target.
Lyons lands a jab to the head.
Lyons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hagmedov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lyons tests Hagmedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons misses with a series of wild punches.
Hagmedov tries to counter with a clinch but Lyons shakes him off and moves away.
Travis Lyons is winning the standup battle so far.
Lyons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hagmedov at a distance. #T1##CL2#
Hagmedov closes the distance and clinches.
Lyons is trying to break the clinch but Hagmedov is controlling him.
Lyons scores with a shot to the side of Hagmedov's head.
Hagmedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lyons is trying to break free.
Lyons is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Hagmedov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lyons shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hagmedov eats them both and turns towards Lyons to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hagmedov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Lyons to counter with a crisp jab.
Lyons lands the left hand.
Lyons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Hagmedov misses. #T2#
Hagmedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Travis Lyons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umar Hagmedov.
Hagmedov throws the left hand but Lyons avoids the punch easily.
Lyons throws a combination. Hagmedov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hagmedov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hagmedov moves in looking to clinch but Lyons pushes him off.#CL2#
Hagmedov rushes Lyons and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lyons is trying to break the clinch but Hagmedov has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hagmedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lyons tries a body shot but Hagmedov blocks it. #T3##TD2#
Hagmedov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hagmedov working some strikes from top position.
Hagmedov pushes down on Lyons's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lyons regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hagmedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lyons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hagmedov can do to turn this around?
Lyons keeping moving, preventing Hagmedov from controlling successfully.
Lyons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hagmedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lyons's head.#T4#
Hagmedov wants to control from the top but Lyons keeps moving.
Lyons not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lyons keeping moving, preventing Hagmedov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hagmedov shoots in and drives through. Lyons sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Lyons dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lyons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Travis Lyons is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hagmedov throws a right hand that misses
and Lyons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hagmedov with a poor takedown
and Lyons counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lyons lands with a shot to the body.
Lyons scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hagmedov misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Lyons misses its target.
Lyons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lyons lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hagmedov throws a right hand that misses
and Lyons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hagmedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lyons sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hagmedov.
Lyons seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Travis Lyons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umar Hagmedov.
Hagmedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Lyons tries to sprawl out of it but Hagmedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lyons manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lyons is looking for a counter combo.
Lyons lands a jab to Hagmedov's midsection.
Hagmedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lyons counters with a nice uppercut.
Hagmedov darts in trying to clinch
letting Lyons counter with a right hand. #T2#
Lyons misses with the combination.
Lyons misses with a series of wild punches.
Hagmedov wants to counter with a clinch but Lyons pushes him away.#CL2#
Hagmedov drives through and clinches with Lyons against the cage.
Hagmedov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lyons fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Hagmedov has closed the distance and engaged Lyons in a clinch. #T3#
Lyons slowing the pace effectively.
Lyons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hagmedov has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Hagmedov lands a takedown into guard.
Lyons is pulling down on Hagmedov's head to control his posture.
Hagmedov looking to pass the guard.
Hagmedov stopping the sweep attempt from Lyons.
Hagmedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Lyons has wrist control.
Lyons keeping full guard, as Hagmedov tries to pass. #T4#
Lyons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hagmedov stands up over Lyons, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hagmedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hagmedov with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hagmedov tries to clinch but Lyons moves out of range. #CL2#
Hagmedov clinches up with Lyons and pushes him back against the cage.
Umar Hagmedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters up against the cage, Hagmedov throws an elbow but misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Lyons!

Event: JF 47 - Jun vs the Joker
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Fialkowska takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fialkowska keeps the fight on the outside.
Fialkowska shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A left lands for White.
White lands a jab.
White lunges at Fialkowska with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fialkowska's hand.
Fialkowska misses with a double jab.
White looks to land a combination but Fialkowska avoids it well.
Fialkowska takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
White lunges at Fialkowska with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fialkowska's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White fails to land the takedown.
White walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fialkowska checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
White lands with an overhand left.#T1#
White shoots in looking for a takedown but Fialkowska manages to keep the fight standing, pushing White's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fialkowska changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
White connects with a crisp jab.
White smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fialkowska fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from White.
Fialkowska throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fialkowska is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fialkowska.
White connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#KD#
Fialkowska lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends White sprawling to the canvas. Fialkowska follows him down, looking for the kill. Can White hang on? #CUT#It looks like Jonah White has been cut.#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!
Fialkowska works his way into side control.
Fialkowska is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
White is trying to buck Fialkowska off.
Fialkowska is working White over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB#
Fialkowska is trying to get an arm triangle but White is defending well.
Fialkowska connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused White some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
White on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fialkowska lands some shots froms side control.
Fialkowska trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
Fialkowska cracks White with a big elbow.
Fialkowska lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear White down.
White taking a bit of punishment here - Fialkowska scoring with strikes.
White takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T4#
Fialkowska lands a few punches from side control.
White takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #ROC#White is rocked!
Fialkowska is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt White will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fialkowska is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fialkowska works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
White is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Fialkowska's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matas Fialkowska dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonah White's cut.
That's time! Fialkowska's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Fialkowska takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
White avoids the body shot from Fialkowska.
It seemed like White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
White has managed to clinch.
Fialkowska tries for a takedown but White manages to get underhooks.
White with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fialkowska blocks an elbow strike from White.
Fialkowska is trying to break the clinch but White is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White connects with a right hand. Fialkowska shakes it off.#CL2#
White rushes Fialkowska and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fialkowska avoids the elbow strike from White, against the cage. #T1##BC2#
White manages to break the clinch.
White getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
White moves in looking to clinch but Fialkowska pushes him off.
It looked like Fialkowska was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A jab lands there for White.
Matas Fialkowska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White throws a low kick but Fialkowska moves out of range easily.
White throws a series of punches but Fialkowska moves out of range.
White with a jab.
White fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from White.#T2#
White catches Fialkowska with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
White closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fialkowska circles away.
Matas Fialkowska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonah White.
Fialkowska blocks a low kick nicely.
Jonah White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fialkowska throws a big shot that misses.
Fialkowska takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
White is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fialkowska tries to avoid it but White manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fialkowska to the ground. Fialkowska escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Fialkowska's shoulder, as Fialkowska tries to avoid the shot.
White connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fialkowska. Fialkowska circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fialkowska fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fialkowska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Fialkowska misses its target.
Fialkowska misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Nice takedown defense from Fialkowska. No joy for White on that attempt.
A jab from White finds it's way through Fialkowska's defenses.
Fialkowska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but White moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
White ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
White wants to clinch up but Fialkowska keeps it at a distance.
White scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
White clinches up with Fialkowska and pushes him back against the cage.
White gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fialkowska.
Fialkowska looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
White blocks a body shot from Fialkowska. #T4#
Fialkowska changes levels and goes for a takedown here. White fights it off and pushes away nicely.
White scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fialkowska in his tracks. #CL2#
White moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fialkowska fails to land.
White lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fialkowska avoids a wild elbow strike from White.
White tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonah White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonah White'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Fialkowska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice inside leg kick there by White. That's going to slow Fialkowska down.
White avoids the body shot from Fialkowska.
Fialkowska throws a body shot but no joy.
White lands with a straight right. Fialkowska didn't see that one coming.
White gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
White looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fialkowska is fending him off so far but White persists. Nope, Fialkowska circles away and we're back to standing.
White scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
White lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fialkowska.
A jab from White finds it's way through Fialkowska's defenses.
White throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fialkowska is able to avoid easily.#T1##CL2#
White closes the distance and clinches.
Fialkowska is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fialkowska misses with some punches.
Fialkowska goes for a takedown attempt but White pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
White lands a jab to the head.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fialkowska takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #ROC2#Fialkowska is rocked!
White moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Oh Fialkowska is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fialkowska glances at the clock... BAM! White nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Fialkowska crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Fialkowska is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonah White!
In his post fight interview, Jonah White started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: JF 47 - Jun vs the Joker
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Wills throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Mejia counter with a right hand.
Wills connects with a combination that backs up Mejia into the cage. Wills lands a flurry of punches that gets past Mejia's guard. Mejia is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Wills bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benn Wills!

Event: JF 47 - Jun vs the Joker
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Leclerc misses with a body kick.
Holmes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leclerc.
Leclerc misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holmes throws a big shot that misses.
Leclerc walks into a jab.
Leclerc chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holmes throws a right hand that misses
and Leclerc counters with a low kick, right behind Holmes 's knee.
Holmes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holmes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leclerc thumps Holmes with a low kick.
Leclerc steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holmes.
Leclerc is looking for the big counter here.
Holmes scores with a nice strike.#ROC#Leclerc is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leclerc tries to get into range but Holmes steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Leclerc! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Holmes scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Holmes!
Thomas Holmes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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