Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Sunrise 10: Hao Vs Harrison
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Campos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Campos. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Campos moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Campos back into the ropes.
Campos is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Campos.
Jackson just leaning against Campos, taking a breather.
Jackson slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson prevents Campos from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson controlling the action here for a moment.
Jackson stalling in the clinch.
Jackson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T1#
Campos is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Campos is trying to break free.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Campos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson has Campos pressed against the ropes, preventing Campos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Campos tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the ropes.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Campos is trying to break free.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Campos backwards.
Campos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Campos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackson.
Campos is trying to break the clinch but Jackson has him pressed against the ropes.
Jackson controlling the action here for a moment. #T2#
Jackson tries a body shot but Campos blocks it.
Jackson leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Campos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Campos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Campos's efforts to push away.
Jackson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jackson has Campos pressed against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson leaning his opponent against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brandon Jackson.
Campos looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jackson with a nice calf kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
Campos misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campos can do to turn this around?#CL#
Campos tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Jackson keeps control of Campos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Campos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campos's elbow.
A short left from Jackson.
Brandon Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campos working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Campos backwards. #T1#
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Campos takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Campos's efforts to push away.
Campos is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson stalls.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Campos is trying to break free.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson tries a body shot but Campos blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Campos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson is pushing Campos up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Campos's efforts to push away.
Campos is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Jackson is pushing Campos up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
Campos can't break the clinch.
Campos tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the ropes.
Campos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson tries a body shot but Campos blocks it.
Jackson prevents Campos from breaking the clinch.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Jackson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Campos looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Campos.
Campos misses with a looping right.
Jackson is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL#
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
Jackson keeps control of Campos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Campos is trying to break free.
Jackson prevents Campos from breaking the clinch.
Jackson controlling the action here for a moment.
Jackson stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campos is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Campos tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the ropes.
Jackson controlling the action here for a moment.
Jackson is pushing Campos up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Campos is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Campos letting Jackson take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brandon Jackson.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Campos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Campos's coach down at Gold Samurai\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Campos's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#KD2#
Campos lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Jackson goes down! The ref sends Campos to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Jackson 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!#ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
Campos knocks out Jackson with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Campos before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Campos picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezequiel Campos!

Event: 3SD 6
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Kampman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like Aaron Kampman has been cut.
Moakes throws a right hand that Kampman ducks under and follows up with a left that Kampman also avoids with ease.
Moakes with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Kampman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Moakes misses with the head strike.
Kampman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moakes backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kampman.
Moakes prevents a body shot from Kampman.
I was talking to Moakes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kampman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moakess head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kampman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kampman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kampman throws a punch but it's blocked by Moakes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moakes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kampman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moakes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Moakes throws a punch but it's blocked by Kampman.
A bit of stalling here from Kampman.
Nice body punch from Moakes.
Kampman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moakes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moakes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kampman stalling in the clinch but Moakes improves position. #T1#
Moakes misses with a body punch.
Kampman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kampman.
Kampman is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Moakes on the inside.
Kampman lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Moakes fails to land.
Moakes misses with the head strike.
Moakes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moakes.
Nice body punch from Kampman - that landed with a thud.
Moakes is breathing heavily.
Kampman looking to slow down the pace here.
Kampman is stalling here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kampman.
Kampman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kampman creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Moakes with a big uppercut! Moakes tries to clinch up but Kampman pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Moakes to the mat! Moakes covers up and Kampman unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aaron Kampman!

Event: FREAKSHOW 3
Date: Jan 29, 2025

#R1#
Jennings tries to clinch there but Wachter circles away.
Jennings tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wachter counters with a straight right hand.
Wachter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wachter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jennings fails with a takedown attempt.
Jennings shoots in for a takedown but Wachter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jennings misses with a head kick.
Jennings pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wachter misses with an uppercut.
Wachter tests Jennings's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wachter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jennings sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wachter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wachter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wachter misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Wachter misses the target. #T1#
Jennings dives in and grabs Wachter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wachter pushes down on Jennings's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greg Jennings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jennings shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jennings staying out of range there.
Wachter misses with a hook.#TD#
Jennings decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wachter wants to stand back up but Jennings manages to pass into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jennings trying to control the position but Wachter is working away.
Jennings controlling from side mount. #T2#
Jennings throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jennings trying to control the position but Wachter is working away. #SU#
Jennings decides to stand back up. Jennings steps back and let's Wachter get back to his feet.
Wachter lunges at Jennings with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jennings's hand.
Jennings looks to land a body kick but Wachter moved away.
Wachter throws out a counter right but Jennings avoids it with no problem.
Jennings slips a straight right by Wachter.
Jennings wants to clinch up but Wachter keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Wachter misses with a looping left.
Wachter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jennings.
Wachter misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Wachter misses the target.
Jennings showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wachter.
A punch combination from Wachter misses.
Markus Wachter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jennings chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jennings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jennings drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wachter sprawls and moves away.
Jennings fails with the takedown
and Wachter counters with a stiff right hand.
Jennings takes one on the button.
Wachter throws an overhand right that lands on Jennings's shoulder, as Jennings tries to avoid the shot.
Wachter darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Jennings lands with a hook. Wachter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like Markus Wachter has been cut.
Wachter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wachter wants it to stay on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jennings fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wachter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wachter throws a hook but Jennings avoids it easily.
Wachter scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Wachter misses.
Jennings looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Donk. Wachter catches Jennings right on the button with a cross.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jennings or perhaps it was just good defense by Wachter, which made it look bad.
Jennings takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wachter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#Jennings is rocked!
Jennings gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wachter counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Markus Wachter!
Markus Wachter gave a mention to Â© Trap House in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: FREAKSHOW 3
Date: Jan 29, 2025

#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGregor! #CUT2#It looks like Jarrett Bush has been cut.
Bush tries for a takedown but McGregor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bush shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGregor defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGregor.
Bush changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGregor tries to avoid it but Bush manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGregor to the ground. McGregor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarrett Bush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Bush. No joy for McGregor on that attempt. #TD2#
McGregor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bush works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bush is trying to keep McGregor in close.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McGregor is looking to pass into half guard but Bush pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bush is in guard.#REVR##T1#
McGregor is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
McGregor working for a triangle but Bush defends it easily.
McGregor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bush. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bush has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McGregor is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Bush decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McGregor, up you get!
McGregor tries to clinch but Bush is having none of it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bush is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGregor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Bush is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McGregor's half guard.
McGregor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bush pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGregor is keeping the position for now.
McGregor working a defensive guard here.
Bush wants to control from the top but McGregor keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGregor can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Bush advances position into side control!
McGregor sneaks back into half guard.
McGregor trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bush looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bush is keen to just control but McGregor is a slippery customer.#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.
McGregor is looking for a sweep. Bush is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGregor tries to kick Bush off but Bush keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bush is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown but Bush shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Bush pushes McGregor up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Bush breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Bush gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McGregor to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McGregor is standing up over Bush. Bush looks to escape but McGregor dives into side control. #T5##REVR##SUB2#
McGregor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGregor trying to control the position but Bush is working away. #SUB2#
McGregor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bush wants to get back to his feet but McGregor drags him back down.#T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bush is not content to let McGregor control the position.
Bush is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McGregor wants to control for a moment but Bush uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bush wants to control but McGregor is keeping busy. #T7#
Bush punching from the bottom.
Bush is trying to maintain the position but McGregor is very close to passing his half guard.
Bush is trying to stand back up but McGregor is controlling him #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bush fails with a takedown attempt.#T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL#
Bush gets a clinch.
McGregor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGregor can't find room to land a body shot as Bush controls the action. #BC#
Bush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bush throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGregor's waist but McGregor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bush off to one side.
McGregor throws a big counter head kick but Bush avoids it with no problem.
Bush blocks a low kick nicely.
McGregor looks to land a combination but Bush avoids it well. #CL#
Bush clinches.
Bush tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGregor just stands there and leans against the ropes.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Bush holds him up against the ropes and eventually McGregor drops back down to his feet.
Bush is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McGregor is defending well.#T9##TD2#
McGregor pulls guard effortlessly.
Bush would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bush sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGregor's guard.
McGregor trying to control here.
Bush sitting and controlling from the half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Temu McGregor!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Jarrett Bush!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Temu McGregor!

Temu McGregor wins by split decision!

Event: NYF Fight Night 57
Date: Jan 29, 2025

#R1#
Hernandez fails with a takedown attempt.
McSorley tries to counter with a takedown but Hernandez is quick to defend against it.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McSorley as he jumps to the side.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McSorley but McSorley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shamus McSorley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geraldo Hernandez.
Hernandez fails with the takedown.
McSorley tests Hernandez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from McSorley tenderised Hernandez's leg. Hernandez is trying to keep his angry face on.
McSorley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McSorley wants it to stay on the feet.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown but McSorley shows good takedown defense.
Hernandez shoots in but McSorley avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Hernandez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McSorley thuds a left hand into Hernandez's body.
Hernandez goes for a double leg but McSorley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McSorley continues to drive forward.
Hernandez moves forwards but McSorley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hernandez needs to keep his hands up - McSorley had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#Hernandez is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. McSorley engages and cracks Hernandez with a massive lead left hook - Hernandez tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! McSorley is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shamus McSorley!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2025

#R1#
Cutler scores with a nice right hand.
Cutler with a jab.
Cutler swats away the attempt to clinch by Guerra.
Guerra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cutler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cutler steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Guerra.
Cutler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Guerra misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cutler circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Cutler clinches with his opponent.
Cutler keeps control of Guerra as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cutler lands a nice uppercut.
Cutler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cutler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Guerra's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cutler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cutler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cutler.
A shot in the inside from Cutler.
A right hook to the body lands for Cutler. #T1#
Cutler lands a left hand.
Guerra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cutler prevents Guerra from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Guerra's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Guerra is looking to break free of the clinch but Cutler has double underhooks.
Cutler lands with a light punch inside.
Cutler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cutler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cutler digs a right hand into Guerra's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Guerra's gas tank.
Guerra is breathing heavily.
Guerra taking a breather.
Cutler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cutler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cutler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cutler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guerra backwards.
Cutler lands with a short shot to the head.
Cutler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Cutler. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cutler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Guerra is rocked!
A body shot lands from Cutler.
Oh Guerra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cutler scores with a hook to the body.
Cutler unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Guerra! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Cutler is unloading with more strikes now! Guerra drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Cutler!

Event: GAMMA#1131 Cleever v Farquhars
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1##CL#
Hunt moves into the clinch successfully.
Yksi misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yksi.
Yksi throws a head punch that misses.
Yksi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yksi slows down the pace here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yksi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Yksi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yksi can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Yksi leaning against his opponent.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Yksi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yksi taking a breather.
Hunt is leaning against Yksi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hunt is leaning against Yksi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yksi blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yksi's elbow. #T1#
Yksi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stalling in the clinch from Yksi.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Yksi blocks an uppercut.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Yksi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt is working Yksi over against the cage.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
Yksi throws a head punch that misses.
Yksi prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Yksi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Yksi blocks an uppercut.
Yksi blocks an uppercut.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yksi backwards.
Hunt pushes Yksi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body.
Yksi misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yksi backwards. #T2#
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yksi backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Hunt.
A right hook to the body lands for Yksi.
Hunt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yksi misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Yksi controls his hands.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Hunt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yksi slows down the pace here.
Yksi looking to slow down the pace here.
Yksi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yksi backwards.
Yksi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yksi struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands. #T3#
Hunt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yksi blocking some punches. #BC2#
Yksi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yksi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Yksi throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Yksi.
Projekti Yksi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yksi misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Hunt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hunt - that will leave a mark!
Hunt lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Yksi's head but Yksi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yksi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Hunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yksi with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yksi avoids a kick to the body.
Yksi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunt digs a good body shot into Yksi's ribs.
Yksi scores with a jab to the head.
Hunt pushes Yksi away with a front kick.
Yksi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yksi throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
A low kick lands for Hunt.
Hunt stuns Yksi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yksi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yksi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Hunt dominated that round.
That's time! Hunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Yksi moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Yksi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Yksi as he connects with a hook.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt tests Yksi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Yksi keeps it at a distance.
Yksi avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yksi scores with a shot to the body.
Yksi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yksi throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Yksi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunt is just out of range.
Yksi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Yksi throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Yksi.
Yksi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yksi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Yksi counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but Yksi moved away.
Hunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hunt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunt takes one on the button.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Yksi.
Yksi swings widly with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#Yksi is rocked!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt swinging wildly here.
Hunt misses with a wild combination.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Yksi ducks down to avoid it.
Yksi throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt tries to counter with a takedown but Yksi is quick to defend against it.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Yksi moves out of range easily.
Yksi misses with a shot to the body
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Yksi's shoulder, as Yksi tries to avoid the shot.
Yksi with a jab.
Hunt moves out of range as Yksi strikes.
Hunt tests Yksi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yksi misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a nice body kick. #T3#
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yksi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hunt slips a jab from Yksi.
Yksi throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yksi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yksi looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
James Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yksi scores with a nice head shot.
Yksi shoots and misses
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
Yksi is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
Yksi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yksi seems to have recovered his senses.
Hunt connects with a body shot.
Yksi is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick from Hunt.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yksi can do to turn this around?
Hunt misses the jab.
Hunt dips to his left and cracks Yksi with an uppercut!
Yksi misses with a right hand
letting Hunt counter with a right hand. #T4#
Yksi defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Yksi scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yksi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt lands a jab to Yksi's midsection.
James Hunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Yksi misses with the combination.
Yksi throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Yksi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Yksi tries to bum rush Hunt with a series of wild strikes but Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Yksi looks to move away, Hunt throws a big counter combo but Yksi just gets out of the way.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yksi.
Hunt lands a nice looking body kick.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yksi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that James Hunt will probably get the nod.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hunt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
James Hunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yksi throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hunt.
Hunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yksi! But no joy.
Hunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hunt throws a front kick that sends Yksi stumbling back into the cage.
Yksi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hunt.
Yksi tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt connects with a crisp jab.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Yksi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yksi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Yksi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hunt misses the shot to the body. #T1#
A cross from Yksi lands.
Yksi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Yksi throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
It appears Hunt was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hunt connects with a right hand. Yksi shakes it off.
A jab from Yksi misses. #CL#
Hunt rushes Yksi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yksi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hunt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A punch combination from Yksi misses.
Yksi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Yksi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yksi throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunt.#CL#
Hunt closes the distance and pushes Yksi back into the cage.
Projekti Yksi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yksi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yksi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yksi swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Yksi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hunt clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Yksi has his opponent's back but Hunt is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Yksi.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yksi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
A jab from Yksi misses.
Donk. Yksi catches Hunt right on the button with a cross.
Hunt misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Yksi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt throws a good cross that connects.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Yksi moved out of range nicely.
Jab from Hunt.
Hunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Yksi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hunt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but Yksi avoids it.
Hunt lunges at Yksi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yksi's hand.
Yksi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yksi throws a shot to the body.
Hunt works Yksi's body with a nice hook.
Yksi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yksi throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T4#
Yksi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yksi shoots in for a takedown but Hunt shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Hunt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hunt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yksi misses with an uppercut
and Hunt counters with a two punch combo.
Yksi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunt.
A cross from Hunt lands.
Yksi misses with a right hand
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Yksi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Hunt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yksi.
Donk. Hunt catches Yksi right on the button with a cross.
Hunt throws a hook but Yksi avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Hunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunt 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Zahedi
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Pearce takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bispen misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Pearce counters with a single leg into guard. Bispen didn't expect that.

Bispen kicks Pearce off and gets to his feet.
Bispen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pearce's head backwards.
Pearce throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bispen throws the left hand but Pearce avoids the punch easily.
Bispen throws an overhand right that lands on Pearce's shoulder, as Pearce tries to avoid the shot.
Pearce slips a jab from Bispen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearce is looking to clinch but Bispen is avoiding it.
Pearce throws a low kick but Bispen avoids it.
Bispen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Pearce rushes Bispen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bispen is trying to break free.
Pearce lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pearce lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pearce lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pearce struggles to land a body shot inside as Bispen controls his hands.
Pearce misses with some punches.
Pearce lands a nice uppercut.
Pearce has a couple of punches blocked by Bispen. #T1#
Pearce goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pearce lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bispen takes a shot to the head.
Pearce swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pearce wants to stall.
Pearce prevents Bispen from breaking the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bispen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee calls for Pearce to work.
Pearce is stalling here.
Bispen misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Pearce scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bispen blocks an uppercut.
Pearce stalling in the clinch.
Pearce lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bispen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#It looks like Kashton Pearce has been cut.
Pearce lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Bispen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pearce's elbow.
Pearce lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bispen backwards.
Bispen is trying to force a seperation but Pearce has the dominant position.#BC#
Bispen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearce takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big left from Bispen misses.
Pearce keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bispen.
Bispen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bispen.
Pearce throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bispen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pearce showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bispen.
Pearce ducks under a wild hook from Bispen.#CL2#
Pearce moves into the clinch.
Pearce is pushing Bispen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A left hand lands to the body for Bispen. #T3#
Bispen has had enough of the clinch but Pearce keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bispen.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bispen as Pearce tries to tie him up.
Bispen misses with some punches.
Pearce is trying to maintain a safe position but Bispen gets an underhook and turns Pearce into the cage.
Pearce leaning against his opponent.
Pearce has Bispen pressed against the cage, preventing Bispen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pearce prevents a body shot from Bispen.
Bispen stalling in the clinch but Pearce improves position.
Pearce is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pearce lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bispen backwards. #BC#
Bispen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bispen checks a leg kick.
Pearce staying out of range there.
Bispen lands a jab.
Pearce misses with a low kick.
Bispen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Pearce on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ivan Bispen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearce displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bispen throws out the jab.
Pearce throws out a counter right but Bispen avoids it with no problem.
Bispen lands with a nice combination. Pearce backs away looking to recover.
Bispen throws a leg kick but Pearce checks it.
Pearce misses with an uppercut.
Bispen throws an overhand right that lands on Pearce's shoulder, as Pearce tries to avoid the shot.
Pearce tries to counter with a clinch but Bispen shakes him off and moves away.
Bispen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some bone on bone action there as Pearce checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bispen sets himself, and Pearce steps forward looking for the clinch! Bispen avoids it this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearce uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bispen.
Bispen 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.
Pearce lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pearce connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bispen momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bispen.
Pearce slips under a jab.
Pearce shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bispen as he jumps to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Bispen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kashton Pearce's cut.
That's time! Bispen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Pearce lands a nice hook to Bispen's body. Bispen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bispen scoring well with a low kick there.
Bispen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bispen throws a looping overhand right but Pearce ducks down to avoid it.
Bispen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bispen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pearce tries to close the distance and clinch but Bispen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bispen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pearce moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bispen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pearce throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bispen throws a right and a left that Pearce avoids nicely.
Pearce tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bispen looks to land a combination but Pearce avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bispen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pearce tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bispen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pearce tries to close the distance and clinch but Bispen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Bispen throws a looping overhand right but Pearce ducks down to avoid it.
Pearce drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bispen defends it well.
Bispen moves out of range as Pearce throws a body kick.
Bispen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Pearce was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pearce lands with a good body shot.
Bispen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
An inside leg kick from Pearce misses.
Bispen throwing a counter right hand but Pearce manages to avoid it.
Bispen cracks Pearce with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pearce looks to land a body kick but Bispen moved away.
Bispen looks to land a left hand but Pearce moved out of range nicely.
Pearce steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bispen.
Bispen thumps Pearce with a low kick.
Bispen swings widly with a right hand
and Pearce counters with a nice uppercut.
Pearce shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As Pearce looks to move away, Bispen throws a big counter combo but Pearce just gets out of the way.
Bispen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pearce displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bispen throws out the jab.
Pearce dodges the punch combination from Bispen. #T2#
Pearce moves away from the strike by Bispen. #CL2#
Pearce rushes Bispen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearce scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pearce has Bispen pressed against the cage, preventing Bispen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short uppercut from Pearce.
Pearce is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Pearce on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Bispen as the two fighters clinch.
Bispen blocks an uppercut.
Bispen swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearce uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearce lands an uppercut.
Pearce misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pearce stalling in the clinch but Bispen improves position. #BC#
Bispen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pearce pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bispen is out of range and Pearce settles back down. #T3#
Pearce uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bispen.
Pearce steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bispen.
Ivan Bispen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pearce slips a jab and a cross from Bispen.
Bispen throws out a loose jab but Pearce uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearce checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Pearce moves into the clinch.
Bispen tries to throw a body punch but Pearce avoids it by throwing Bispen back against the cage.
A short right from Bispen on the inside.
Kashton Pearce seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pearce throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pearce tries to throw a body punch but Bispen avoids it by throwing Pearce back against the cage.
Bispen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bispen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Bispen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pearce takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bispen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pearce.
Pearce lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Bispen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bispen throws an off balance right hand
and Bispen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bispen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pearce keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bispen.
Bispen thows a leg kick but Pearce checks it #TD2#
and Pearce counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU2#
Pearce stands and steps away. Bispen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bispen misses the shot to the body.
Bispen sets himself, and Pearce steps forward looking for the clinch! Bispen avoids it this time.
Pearce punishes Bispen's body with a nice straight punch.
Pearce changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bispen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Pearce tries to counter it with a takedown but Bispen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bispen throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Pearce counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bispen is trying to maintain a safe position but Pearce gets an underhook and turns Bispen into the cage.
Pearce prevents Bispen from breaking the clinch.
Pearce slowing the pace effectively.
Pearce tries to stall but Bispen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pearce taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ivan Bispen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kashton Pearce's cut.
That's time! Bispen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bispen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pearce throws out the jab.
Bispen looks to land a right hand but Pearce moved out of range.
Bispen misses with an uppercut. Pearce saw that one coming.
Pearce feints the counter takedown.
Bispen throws a series of punches but Pearce avoids them all with ease.
As Bispen backs off Pearce throws a huge counter combo but Bispen manages to avoid it all.
Bispen lands with a straight right. Pearce didn't see that one coming.
Pearce throws a lazy right hand but Bispen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bispen just misses with a punch to the body.
Pearce fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bispen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Pearce closes the distance and clinches.
Pearce lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bispen tries to circle away but Pearce has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bispen.
Bispen letting Pearce take a breather here.
Pearce looking to stall.
Bispen misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Pearce content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pearce tries a body shot but Bispen blocks it.
Bispen is trying to force a seperation but Pearce has the dominant position.
Bispen struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearce controls his hands.
Bispen blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pearce as Bispen tries to tie him up.
Pearce scores with a shot to the side of Bispen's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Bispen.
Bispen has had enough of the clinch but Pearce keeps him there for the moment.
Pearce misses with a punch to the body.
Bispen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pearce lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pearce taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pearce wants to stall.
Pearce leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pearce misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Bispen blocks an uppercut.
Pearce is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bispen is keeping busy.#BC#
Bispen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bispen scores with a decent looking hook.
Sloppy strikes from Pearce. Those never looked like landing.
Pearce feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bispens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A clash of legs there as Pearce blocks the low kick.
Pearce wants to counter the offense by Bispen and move into the clinch position.
Pearce's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bispen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pearce scrambles back to his feet.
Bispen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pearce under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bispen misses with a low kick.
Bispen connects with a single shot there.
Pearce connects with an inside leg kick.
Bispen misses the shot to the body. #T3#
The fighters circling - Bispen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Pearce.
Ivan Bispen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pearce lands a nice hook to Bispen's body. Bispen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pearce avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pearce lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kashton Pearce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT2#It looks like Ivan Bispen has been cut.
Pearce with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pearce does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pearce staying out of range there.
Bispen misses with a looping right.
Pearce misses with a wild combination.
Pearce misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Pearce connects with a crisp jab.
Bispen misses with an uppercut. Pearce saw that one coming.
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!
Pearce takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big right from Bispen misses.
Nice shot by Bispen.
Bispen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pearce checks it well.
Bispen misses with a straight right.
Pearce throws a hook to the side of Bispen's head but Bispen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bispen is looking to chop away at Pearce's legs.
Pearce dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearce keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pearce tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Bispen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bispen throws a big shot that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:30

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

Event: GAMMA#1129 Ritori v Nikolai
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Sadaval drives through with a takedown into Rhodes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rhodes seems keen to control Sadaval's posture.
Sadaval wants to stand but Rhodes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Sadaval stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sadaval drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Sadaval connects with a jab.
Rhodes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rhodes lands with a good body shot.
Rhodes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rhodes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Sadaval drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sadaval wants to stand but Rhodes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sadaval postures up.
Sadaval wants to stand but Rhodes has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Rhodes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sadaval doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rhodes is tightening it up a little... Sadaval has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sadaval reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sadaval taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rhodes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dusty Rhodes!
Dusty Rhodes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMA Hype -26-
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Lawrence misses with a wild body shot.
Lawrence looks to land a right hand but Tolzien moved out of range.
Tolzien misses with a leg kick
and Lawrence counters with a stiff right hand.
Tolzien misses with a leg kick.
Lawrence's corner calls for a 1-2. Lawrence obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tolzien looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lawrence scores with a shot to the body.
Tolzien lands with a right hand.
Lawrence dips to his left and cracks Tolzien with an uppercut!
Lawrence slips under a jab from Tolzien.
A counter left hand to the body from Lawrence misses its target.
Lawrence blocks a low kick nicely.
Lawrence defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tolzien.
Lawrence misses the shot to the body.
Tolzien tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lawrence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tolzien manages to avoid it.
Lawrence digs a good body shot into Tolzien's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tolzien.
Lawrence misses with a looping left.
Tolzien looks to clinch
and Lawrence counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tolzien scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tolzien misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Tolzien misses with a low kick.
Lawrence misses with a two punch combination.
Tolzien only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lawrence works Tolzien's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Lawrence lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tolzien doesn't seem phased though.
Lawrence lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Tolzien. Those never looked like landing.
Lawrence throws a series of punches but Tolzien moves out of range.
Tolzien misses with an uppercut. Lawrence saw that one coming.
Lawrence was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tolzien lands with a shot to the body.
Tolzien ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawrence. Tolzien does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tolzien looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lawrence throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lawrence misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawrence doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tolzien wants to clinch.#T2#
Tolzien misses with a wild body shot.
Tolzien lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lawrence circles away quickly and effectively.
Lawrence thuds his right hand into Tolzien's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
An inside leg kick from Tolzien misses.
Tolzien with a jab.
Tolzien fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tolzien throws a leg kick but Lawrence checks it.
Lawrence throws a shot to the body.
Lawrence throws a body punch but Tolzien moves out of range.
Tolzien shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tolzien misses with a body shot.
Tolzien looks to throw the jab but Lawrence is out of range.
Lawrence misses the shot to the body.
Lawrence tries to move into range but Tolzien moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tolzien walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lawrence checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tolzien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tolzien throws a leg kick but Lawrence checks it. #T3#
Lawrence fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lawrence throws a shot from downtown. Tolzien moves away and avoids it.
Lawrence dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tolzien avoids the body shot from Lawrence.
Tolzien takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tolzien looks to throw the jab but Lawrence is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tolzien. Lawrence does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tolzien takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tolzien tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tolzien takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lawrence looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jay Lawrence is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tolzien throws a jab but it's blocked by Lawrence.
Tolzien finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lawrence is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lawrence sizes up Tolzien with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence connects with a body shot that sends Tolzien's belly button to the back.
A jab from Tolzien does it's job there.
Tolzien moves in looking to clinch but Lawrence pushes him off.#T4#
Tolzien throws a good cross that connects.
Lawrence throws a body punch but Tolzien moves out of range.
Lawrence blocks a leg kick.
Lawrence slips a straight right by Tolzien.
Lawrence is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lawrence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tolzien.
Tolzien wants to clinch
and Lawrence counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tolzien scores with a punch to the head.
Lawrence stuns Tolzien with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tolzien throws a big shot that misses.
Tolzien just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Lawrence misses the target.
Tolzien avoids the body shot from Lawrence.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tolzien on the side of the head.
A combination from Lawrence does no damage.
Jab, jab by Tolzien - just one landing.
Tolzien misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Lawrence dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tolzien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lawrence lands a body shot.
Lawrence swings for the body but Tolzien moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lawrence.
Lawrence is looking to wear down Tolzien with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tolzien tries to clinch up.
Tolzien walks into a stiff left hand from Lawrence.
Tolzien tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawrence paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice body punch from Lawrence.
Tolzien throws a head kick but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence throws a body punch but Tolzien moves out of range.
Tolzien tries a quick counter leg kick but Lawrence is wise to it.
Tolzien tries to clinch but Lawrence moves out of range.
Tolzien throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawrence.
Lawrence throwing a counter right hand but Tolzien manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence digs a good body shot into Tolzien's ribs.
Tolzien attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tolzien misses with an uppercut.
Lawrence throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jay Lawrence is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tolzien wants to clinch up but Lawrence keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Lawrence dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lawrence looks to land a combination. Tolzien sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tolzien tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lawrence defends well and Tolzien ends up having to push Lawrence into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tolzien is breathing heavily.
Tolzien throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lawrence counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lawrence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tolzien can do to turn this around?
Lawrence scores with a sloppy right hand. Tolzien should have avoided that one.
Lawrence misses the shot to the body.
Lawrence takes a swing at Tolzien's ribcage but misses.
Lawrence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tolzien manages to avoid it.
Lawrence throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tolzien stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tolzien fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lawrence checks it well.
Lawrence lands with a nice body punch.
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circle momentarily. Lawrence darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tolzien needs to keep his hands up - Lawrence had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lawrence darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lawrence digs a good hook to Tolzien's body. #T2#
Lawrence lands with a nice body punch.
Lawrence swings for the body but Tolzien moves out of range.
Lawrence stuns Tolzien with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tolzien tries to clinch up.
Tolzien throws a leg kick but Lawrence moved away.
Tolzien throws a series of strikes that have Lawrence backpedaling.
Tolzien misses the jab.
Lawrence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Tolzien misses.
Tolzien will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tolzien walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tolzien fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tolzien shoots in but Lawrence avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Lawrence lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tolzien throws an off balance right hand
and Tolzien takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tolzien swings widly with a right hand
and Lawrence counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Tolzien is rocked!
Tolzien shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tolzien is still on wobbly legs! Can Lawrence finish him?
Tolzien lands a lovely overhand right.
Lawrence lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Lawrence engages and cracks Tolzien with a massive lead left hook - Tolzien tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Lawrence is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jay Lawrence!
Jay Lawrence managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bloodbath MMA Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: NYF Fight Night 53
Date: Dec 31, 2024

#R1##TD#
Lewis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McSorley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lewis throws a strike aimed at the side of McSorley's head but McSorley avoids it well.#SUB#
Lewis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lewis lands a nice forearm strike.
A lull in the action here as Lewis stalls from top position.#SUB#
Lewis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McSorley tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Lewis looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! McSorley taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). AJ Lewis!

Event: SPPS Resurrection 018
Date: Dec 28, 2024

Rafa Peziev really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 151.0, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Myuki Yoshida was cancelled.

Event: SMASH: Leite vs Tryastsyn
Date: Dec 22, 2024

#R1##CL#
Pearce takes the fight into the clinch.
Pearce gets through Submit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Submit tries to stall but Pearce uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pearce scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Pearce to work.
Submit pushes Pearce back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pearce displaying some good clinch control by pressing Submit up against the cage.
Pearce has Submit pressed against the cage.
Pearce stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pearce blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Submit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right handed body shot lands from Pearce.
Submit looks winded!
Pearce effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kashton Pearce.
A nice leg kick from Pearce, right into the meat of the thigh.
Submit misses the body punch
and Pearce counters with a nice low kick that buckles Submit's knee momentarily.
Pearce ducks under a wild hook from Submit.#CL#
Pearce gets a clinch.
Submit is trying to maintain a safe position but Pearce gets an underhook and turns Submit into the cage.
Pearce pushes Submit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Submit throws a punch but it's blocked by Pearce.
A short right from Pearce.
Pearce scores with a nice hook to the head.
Submit misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pearce.
Pearce stalling.
Submit tries to break the clinch but Pearce is controlling the position. #T2#
Pearce is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pearce lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pearce creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pearce blocks an uppercut.
Submit letting Pearce take a breather here.
Pearce works on Submit's body with a couple of short punches.
Pearce scores with a shoulder strike.
Pearce lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Submit being controlled against the cage.
Pearce lands with a short shot to the head.
Pearce lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Submit backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Pearce.
Pearce lands a nice shot to the body.
Pearce lands a hook that snaps the head of Submit backwards. #T3#
Submit letting Pearce take a breather here.
A short left from Pearce.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pearce takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pearce throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Submits head.
Pearce lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Submit backwards.
Pearce just leaning against Submit, taking a breather.
Pearce dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pearce lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pearce pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pearce.
Submit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pearce's elbow.
Pearce softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Pearce.
Pearce presses Submit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
A short left from Pearce.
We've been informed that Submit has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pearce content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Pearce.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Pearce - that landed with a thud.
Pearce holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kashton Pearce.#CL#
Pearce fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Submit, pushing him back against the cage.
Pearce lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Submit taking a breather.
Submit jumps guard but Pearce stands there with Submit around his waist. Submit gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pearce is pressed up against the cage. Submit has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pearce down to the mat. Pearce avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kashton Pearce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punch Clinch Submit.
Pearce moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Submit.
Nice uppercut lands for Pearce. That snapped Submit's head back. #CUT#It looks like Punch Clinch Submit has been cut.
Pearce looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kashton Pearce dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Punch Clinch Submit's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Pearce forces Submit back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Submit turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Submit manages to end up in side control.

Pearce sneaks out the side door and pushes Submit away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Submit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pearce jabs Submit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearce misses with a head kick.
Submit throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Pearce counters with a nice right hand that sends Submit toppling to the canvas! Submit scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pearce finish him?!#ROC#Submit is rocked!
Pearce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Submit can do to turn this around?#CL#
Pearce has taken the fight to the clinch.
Submit is still on wobbly legs! Can Pearce finish him?
Submit working aggressively here.
Submit seems to have recovered his senses.
Pearce controlling the action here for a moment.
Submit fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pearce stalling against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Submit is looking to control Pearce's arms but Pearce gets an underhook and turns him. Now Submit has his back to the cage.
Submit is breathing heavily.#T1#
Pearce lands a hook that snaps the head of Submit backwards.
Pearce lands a right hand that snaps the head of Submit backwards.
Submit drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pearce gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pearce's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pearce lands with a right to the head.
Submit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pearce lands a nice shot to the body.
Pearce throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Submit takes a shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pearce - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pearce will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Submit up against the cage.
Pearce is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T2#
Pearce lands an uppercut.
Pearce lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Pearce.
Pearce is pushing Submit up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearce lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pearce lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Submit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pearce controlling the action here for a moment.
Pearce lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Submit fails to land.
Pearce lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pearce.
Pearce throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pearce lands with a short shot to the head.
Pearce works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pearce displaying some good clinch control by pressing Submit up against the cage.
Pearce blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pearce.
Pearce stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Pearce.
Pearce is leaning against Submit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#KD#
Pearce drops Submit onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Submit is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearce is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pearce digs a right hand underneath Submit's ribcage. Submit let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Pearce leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pearce stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pearce scores with a shoulder strike.
Submit misses with a body punch.
Pearce is pushing Submit up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pearce lands a body shot in the clinch.
Submit letting Pearce take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kashton Pearce.
Submit missing with a left hand there. Pearce was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Pearce's head coaches at Fat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Submit blocks a head kick by Pearce.
Punch Clinch Submit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pearce slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Pearce clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kashton Pearce dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Punch Clinch Submit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Submit swinging wildly here.
Pearce takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pearce connects with a leg kick.
Submit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kashton Pearce is winning the standup battle so far.
Submit throws the left hand but Pearce avoids the punch easily.
Submit misses with a body punch #CL#
and Pearce counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pearce.
Pearce is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pearce.
Punch Clinch Submit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Submit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pearce slows down the pace here.
Submit tries to pull guard but Pearce forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Pearce is leaning against Submit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pearce lands a nice uppercut.
Pearce is pushing Submit up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pearce.
Pearce throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Submits head.
Pearce scores with a shoulder strike.
Pearce pushes Submit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pearce displaying some good clinch control by pressing Submit up against the cage.
Pearce works on Submit's body with a couple of short punches.
Pearce stalling against the cage. #TD2#
Submit pulls guard successfully. #SU#
Submit is working an open guard so Pearce takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Pearce! Submit is out on his feet! Pearce rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Submit is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Submit is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kashton Pearce!
Kashton Pearce bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#1121 Hawk v Super
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Li Citra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Li Citra lands with a shot to the body.
Li Citra throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Li Citra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Li Citra scores with a hook.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Li Citra.
Donk. Li Citra catches Hunt right on the button with a cross.
Li Citra bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hunt's head backwards.
Hunt dodges the punch combination from Li Citra.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Li Citra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Li Citra lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li Citra misses with a body shot.
Hunt scores with a nice body kick.
Hunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Li Citra connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hunt. Hunt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Li Citra sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Hunt moves out of range as Li Citra strikes.
Li Citra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Li Citra lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Li Citra finds it's way through Hunt's defenses.
Hunt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hunt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Li Citra keeps Hunt at a distance using the push kick.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Li Citra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Li Citra. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Li Citra - that will leave a mark!
Li Citra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Hunt.
Li Citra slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li Citra throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hunt.
Hunt lands with a good body shot.
Li Citra is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Li Citra manages to avoid it.
Li Citra scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Li Citra throws an off balance right hand
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Luca Li Citra has been cut.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Li Citra lands with a cross.
Hunt drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Li Citra is just out of range.
Li Citra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Li Citra. That snapped Hunt's head back.
Li Citra lunges at Hunt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hunt's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Li Citra. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Li Citra walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've been told by Li Citra's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Li Citra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Li Citra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Li Citra.
Li Citra misses the shot to the body.
Hunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Li Citra tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Li Citra. #T3#
Li Citra cracks Hunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Li Citra.
And Hunt responds with a good body kick, but Li Citra manages to step out the way in time.
Li Citra throws a wild body kick that Hunt sees coming a mile off.
Li Citra takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Li Citra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Li Citra scores with a jab.
Hunt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Li Citra finds it's way round the side to connect with Hunt's head. #CL#
Li Citra moves into the clinch successfully.
Li Citra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Li Citra throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Li Citra scores with a hook to the body.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Li Citra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Li Citra lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Li Citra misses with some punches.
Hunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Li Citra digs a right hand underneath Hunt's ribcage. Hunt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hunt looks winded!#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Li Citra pushes Hunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Li Citra.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt tries a body shot but Li Citra blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Li Citra blocks an uppercut.
Li Citra working aggressively here.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li Citra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Hunt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Li Citra seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hunt can turn it around.
A nice right hand lands inside from Li Citra.
Hunt misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Li Citra.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Li Citra lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hunt or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li Citra scores with a shoulder strike.
Li Citra lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hunt.
A short uppercut from Li Citra.
Li Citra lands a body shot in the clinch.
Li Citra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luca Li Citra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luca Li Citra's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Li Citra slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good exchange - Li Citra coming out on top.
Li Citra misses the jab.
Li Citra throws a body shot but no joy.
Li Citra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Li Citra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Li Citra fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Hunt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
Li Citra instigates a clinch.
Luca Li Citra has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Li Citra pushes Hunt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Li Citra prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Li Citra lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Li Citra swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li Citra lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Li Citra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li Citra's elbow.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Li Citra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Li Citra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Li Citra misses with a body punch.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Li Citra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Li Citra blocks an uppercut.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Li Citra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Li Citra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Li Citra lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hunt.
Li Citra misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Li Citra.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Li Citra misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Li Citra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hunt is breathing heavily.#T2#
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li Citra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Li Citra can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Li Citra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Li Citra scores with a shoulder strike.
Li Citra can't find room to land a body shot as Hunt controls the action.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Li Citra lands with a left to the head.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt tries a body shot but Li Citra blocks it.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li Citra blocking some punches.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Li Citras head.
Hunt tries to work over Li Citra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Li Citra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Hunt tries a body shot but Li Citra blocks it.
Li Citra throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Li Citra.
A left hand lands to the body for Li Citra. #T3#
Li Citra working aggressively here.
Li Citra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Li Citra.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Li Citra lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Li Citra tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Li Citra misses with a short punch on the inside.
Li Citra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Li Citra.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Li Citra.
Li Citra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li Citra scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Li Citra.
Li Citra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Li Citra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Li Citra lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Li Citra controls his hands.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Li Citra swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Li Citra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Li Citra blocking some punches.
Li Citra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunt.
Hunt misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Li Citra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Li Citra lands a right hand.
Li Citra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li Citra has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Li Citra.
Li Citra scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Li Citra misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li Citra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Li Citra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunts head.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li Citra misses with some punches.
Li Citra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luca Li Citra dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luca Li Citra'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hunt misses with a looping left.
James Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Li Citra moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Li Citra swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Hunt tries to keep at a distance but Li Citra has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li Citra lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Li Citra lands a body shot.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Li Citra.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Li Citra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Li Citra scores with a nice short uppercut.
Li Citra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Li Citra on the inside. #ROC#Hunt is rocked!
Li Citra lands with a left to the head.
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Li Citra finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li Citra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Li Citra throws a head punch that misses.
Li Citra throws a head punch that misses.
Li Citra creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hunt's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hunt drops to his knees and Li Citra pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luca Li Citra!
Our winner, Luca Li Citra, 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: GAMMA#1122 Fred v Wang
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Custer throws a hook to the side of Sadaval's head but Sadaval sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Custer misses with a looping right.
Custer throws a hook to the side of Sadaval's head but Sadaval sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sadaval throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sadaval 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.
Custer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Custer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sadaval closes the distance and clinches up with Custer, looking for a takedown. Sadaval pushes Custer against the cage but Custer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sadaval takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Custer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sadaval staying out of range there.
Custer lands with a hook. Sadaval tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Custer throws a series of punches but Sadaval avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sadaval slips a jab from Custer.
Sadaval ducks under a wild hook from Custer.
Jesse Custer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Custer throws a hook but Sadaval blocks it.
Custer lands a jab.#T1#
Sadaval looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Custer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sadaval scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Custer doesn't seem bothered though.
Custer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sadaval was well out of range. Poor timing from Custer.
Sadaval throws a body punch but Custer moves out of range.
Sadaval takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Custer throws a hook but Sadaval blocks it.
Custer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sadaval darts in looking for a takedown but Custer gets double underhooks and turns Sadaval into the cage.
We've been told by Custer's head coaches at LA FIGHT BARN that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Custer lands an overhand right.
Sadaval lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Custer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sadaval.
Sadaval with a nice calf kick.
Custer scores with a hook to the body. Sadaval takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sadaval tries to close the distance and clinch up but Custer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Custer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sadaval moves away.#T2#
Sadaval staying out of range there.
Sadaval throws a hook but Custer blocks it.
Sadaval throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Custer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sadaval shoots in for a double leg but Custer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Custer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jesse Custer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Good exchange - Custer coming out on top.
Custer throws a body punch but Sadaval moves out of range.
Sadaval appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Custer throws a head kick that misses
and Sadaval counters with a low kick, right behind Custer 's knee.
Sadaval with a hook.
Custer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sadaval.
Custer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Custer throws a jab but it's blocked by Sadaval. #CL2#
Sadaval darts in and clinches Custer up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Custer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sadaval's brow. #BC2#
Sadaval breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Custer throws an overhand right that lands on Sadaval's shoulder, as Sadaval tries to avoid the shot.
Custer looks to score with a jab to the body but Sadaval is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Sadaval. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sadaval.
Sadaval takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Custer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Sadaval.
Custer throws a head kick but Sadaval moves out of range.
Custer throws a series of strikes that have Sadaval backpedaling.
Jesse Custer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sadaval tries to clinch up.
Custer ducks under a wild hook from Sadaval.
Sadaval avoids the body shot from Custer. #CL2#
Sadaval closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Custer lands a left hand. #BC2#
Sadaval escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Sadaval darts in and clinches Custer up against the cage.
Sadaval lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Sadaval manages to break the clinch. #T4##TD2#
Sadaval closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Custer to the mat! Custer manages to get full guard. #SU2#
Sadaval stands up and waves to Custer to follow him.
Custer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sadaval.
Sadaval darts in looking for a takedown but Custer gets double underhooks and turns Sadaval into the cage.
Custer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Custer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Custer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sadaval has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Custer throws a shot from downtown. Sadaval moves away and avoids it.
Sadaval flicks out a counter leg kick but Custer steps away.
Sadaval lands a jab-cross combination.
Custer throws a lazy right hand but Sadaval sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sadaval gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Custer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Custer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sadaval manages to avoid it.
Sadaval tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jesse Custer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Custer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Custer misses with a straight right.
Sadaval looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sadaval tries to clinch up.
Custer tests Sadaval's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decent striking displayed by Sadaval there.
Custer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sadaval. That's going to slow Custer down.
Nice body punch from Custer. #KD#
Custer drops Sadaval with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sadaval looks back up at him and smiles so Custer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Sadaval is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Horacio Sadaval has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Custer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sadaval is still on wobbly legs! Can Custer finish him?
A swing and a miss from Custer.
Sadaval rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Custer counters with a big left hand that crumples Sadaval! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesse Custer!
Our winner, Jesse Custer, 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: MMA Hype -18-
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
John keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
John takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
John misses with an uppercut.
John walks into a jab.
Tolzien steps to the side to avoid the strikes from John.
Tolzien walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've been told by John's head coaches at Fireball Zone that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tolzien catches John with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
John checks a low kick from Tolzien.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tolzien looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tolzien cracks John with a good jab.#CL2#
Tolzien closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John letting Tolzien take a breather here.
John doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
John's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tolzien darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
John misses with an uppercut
and Tolzien counters with a left right combination that sends John crashing to the mat - Tolzien wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding John out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Tolzien!

Event: Conquest XIX
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Donovan misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Donovan pushes him off.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Donovan circles away.
Donovan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Donovan.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crunch! Jackson slams his shin into Donovan's torso.
Donovan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Donovan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Donovan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Donovan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Donovan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Donovan throws an elbow but Jackson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Donovan prevents Jackson from escaping the position.
Donovan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jackson is avoiding damage well.
Donovan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donovan misses with the ground and pound.
Jackson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jackson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Donovan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Donovan working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Jackson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Donovan scores with punches from side control.
Donovan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Donovan in side control, throwing shots but Jackson defends.
Donovan is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Donovan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jackson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Donovan scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Jackson tries to escape but Donovan is in control.
Jackson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Donovan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Donovan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jackson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Donovan controls the position from side control.
Donovan lands a strong strike to the head of Jackson. That's dazed him! Donovan looking to finish here. Jackson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Donovan lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jude Donovan!
Jude Donovan gave a mention to Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: NYF Fight Night 50
Date: Dec 04, 2024

#R1#
Brennan throws the left hand but McSorley avoids the punch easily.
We've been told by Brennan's head coaches at Zanshin MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brennan misses with a hook to the body
and McSorley counters with a one-two to the body. #KD2#
McSorley lands a left and a right that send Brennan crashing to the mat, dazed. McSorley thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Brennan is rocked!
McSorley's coach down at Fat Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McSorley's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McSorley moves out of range as Brennan strikes.
Oh Brennan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brennan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McSorley can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brennan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brennan seems to have got his legs back now.
Brennan looks to throw the jab but McSorley is out of range.
Brennan throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
McSorley moves into the clinch.
McSorley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McSorley holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from McSorley - that landed with a thud.
Brennan being controlled against the cage.#T1#
McSorley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brennan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brennan is breathing heavily.
Come on McSorley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brennan stalling in the clinch but McSorley improves position.
A short body shot lands from McSorley as the two fighters clinch.
McSorley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
McSorley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brennan looks to land a right hand but McSorley moved out of range.
McSorley connects with a solid leg kick.
Brennan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McSorley.#CL2#
McSorley pushes Brennan up against the cage in a clinch.#T2##TD2#
McSorley has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Brennan is trying to keep an underhook but McSorley manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McSorley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McSorley wants to free his trapped foot but Brennan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McSorley controlling the action here.
McSorley throwing shots but Brennan is blocking nicely.
McSorley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brennan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McSorley is taking a breather. Brennan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brennan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McSorley moves away.
McSorley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brennan misses with a hook.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2#
McSorley clinches.
McSorley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McSorley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brennan up against the cage.
McSorley stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting on McSorley's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
McSorley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brennan takes a knee to the side of the body.
McSorley leaning his opponent against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McSorley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from McSorley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shamus McSorley dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Brennan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brennan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McSorley.
McSorley throws a quick inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Brennan misses
and McSorley counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
McSorley pushes Brennan up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from McSorley.
A body shot lands from McSorley.
McSorley has Brennan pressed against the cage. #TD2#
McSorley has picked Brennan up - he's going for a ride! McSorley dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McSorley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Brennan is looking to improve his position.
McSorley controlling the pace.
McSorley tries to stand and escape but Brennan is controlling the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McSorley tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brennan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McSorley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brennan up against the cage.
McSorley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McSorley lands a body shot.
McSorley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brennan.
Nice body punch from McSorley - that landed with a thud. #T3#
A bit of stalling here from McSorley.
McSorley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
McSorley manages to break the clinch.
McSorley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McSorley looks to land a combination. Brennan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Brennan takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
McSorley moves into the clinch.
McSorley pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2#
McSorley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McSorley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McSorley wants to get back to his feet but Brennan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McSorley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McSorley looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
McSorley wants to stand but Brennan is controlling the position.
McSorley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brennan being controlled here, momentarily.
McSorley wants to get up but he can't break Brennan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shamus McSorley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Brennan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McSorley.
McSorley feints and then cracks Brennan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brennan down.
Brennan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#KD2#
McSorley lands a left and a right that send Brennan crashing to the mat, dazed. McSorley thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
McSorley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brennan gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Brennan tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but McSorley is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Brennan buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Brennan!! Brennan is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. McSorley throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shamus McSorley!

Event: GAMMA#1115 Bond v McCarthy
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Tonioli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tonioli looks to land a left hand but Hunt moved out of range nicely.
Tonioli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Tonioli moved out of range nicely.
Tonioli closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like James Hunt has been cut.
Tonioli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Tonioli has knocked Hunt down with a huge combo! Tonioli steps away and waves a wobbly Hunt back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tonioli.
Hunt closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Vinicius Tonioli has been cut.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch.
Hunt tests Tonioli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Hunt.
James Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Hunt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hunt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tonioli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tonioli slips a straight right by Hunt.
Tonioli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tonioli slips a jab and a cross from Hunt.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Tonioli moved away.
Tonioli with a hook.
Hunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tonioli in his tracks.
Tonioli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
A cross from Tonioli lands.
Tonioli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tonioli darts in trying to clinch
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt scores with a nice body kick.
Tonioli moves out of range of the body kick from Hunt. #CL#
Hunt has Tonioli up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tonioli backwards.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Tonioli controls the action.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Tonioli's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt. #CUT#That has opened up Vinicius Tonioli's cut even more.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tonioli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Tonioli blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tonioli lands with a light punch inside.
Tonioli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tonioli blocking some punches.
Tonioli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tonioli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt lands with a left to the head.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Tonioli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tonioli swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Tonioli breaks the clinch.
Hunt scores with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tonioli. #T4#
Tonioli scores with a nice strike.
Tonioli misses with a looping left.
Hunt misses the jab.
Tonioli connects with a jab.
Hunt throws a lazy right hand but Tonioli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tonioli, as that shot connected.
Tonioli connects with a single shot there.
Tonioli missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Tonioli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tonioli moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Tonioli cracks Hunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that James Hunt will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tonioli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tonioli is looking to clinch.
Tonioli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tonioli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tonioli moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Tonioli throws a good cross that connects.
Hunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tonioli circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunt sets himself, and Tonioli steps forward looking for the clinch! Hunt avoids it this time.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tonioli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#KD2#
Tonioli cracks Hunt with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hunt looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tonioli finish him? #ROC2#Hunt is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt looks to land a left hand but Tonioli moved out of range nicely.
Oh Hunt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Tonioli! Hunt is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinicius Tonioli!
An out of breath and clearly excited Vinicius Tonioli thanked 30th Century Beer Store for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GAMMA#1115 Bond v McCarthy
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Sadaval circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sadaval throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Tong Panong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Tong Panong gets a clinch.
Tong Panong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sadaval backwards.
Tong Panong landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Horacio Sadaval has been cut.
A short right from Tong Panong.
We've been hearing reports that Sadaval has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tong Panong throws an elbow but it misses.
Tong Panong misses with the head strike.
Tong Panong lands a knee to the head.
Tong Panong pushes off an throws an elbow but Sadaval leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tong Panong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tong Panong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sadaval is defending well.#BC#
Sadaval breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tong Panong takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Tong Panong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sadaval.
Sadaval swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tong Panong.
Sadaval throws a series of punches but Tong Panong moves out of range.
Tong Panong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sadaval falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tong Panong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sadaval looks to score with a jab to the body but Tong Panong is just out of range.
Sadaval misses the shot to the body.
Tong Panong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Tong Panong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sadaval, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Sadaval breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Tong Panong rushes Sadaval and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Tong Panong trying to land knees to the body.
Sadaval softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tong Panong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Sadaval breaks the clinch. #CL#
Tong Panong gets tackled into the cage by Sadaval. Sadaval maintains the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sadaval.
Sadaval is trying to force a seperation but Tong Panong has the dominant position.
Tong Panong lands a damaging elbow.
Sadaval prevents the takedown attempt.
Sadaval throws a punch but it's blocked by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong can't find room to land a body shot as Sadaval controls the action.
Sadaval is struggling to control the position.
Tong Panong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sadaval blocks it with crossed arms.
Sadaval tries to circle away but Tong Panong has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Tong Panong. #T3#
Tong Panong misses with a knee strike.
Sadaval avoiding damage as Tong Panong throws knees to the body.
Sadaval's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sadaval scores with a shot to the side of Tong Panong's head. #BC#
Sadaval manages to break the clinch.
Sadaval's corner calls for a 1-2. Sadaval obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A head kick misses from Sadaval.
Tong Panong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tong Panong tries to close the distance and clinch but Sadaval swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tong Panong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sadaval's waist but Sadaval gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tong Panong off to one side.
Horacio Sadaval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.#CL2#
Tong Panong pushes Sadaval up against the cage in a clinch.
Sadaval lands a shoulder strike. #T4##BC#
Sadaval breaks the clinch. #CL#
Sadaval gets a clinch.
Sadaval managing to block the knees to the body from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Tong Panong.
Sadaval blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sadaval.
Tong Panong misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Sadaval breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sadaval looks to land a combination but Tong Panong avoids it well.
Tong Panong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sadaval misses with a head kick. #CL#
Sadaval moves into range and clinches up with Tong Panong.
A short left from Sadaval.
Sadaval lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tong Panong backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Horacio Sadaval will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Horacio Sadaval's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Sadaval has closed the distance and engaged Tong Panong in a clinch.
Tong Panong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sadaval lands an uppercut.
Tong Panong lands a nice uppercut.
Sadaval scores with a shoulder strike.
Sadaval avoids the elbow strike from Tong Panong, against the cage. #TD2#
Tong Panong wants the takedown. Sadaval is fighting it off but Tong Panong persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sadaval's guard against the cage.
Sadaval is looking to stand up but Tong Panong isn't so interested in that idea.
Sadaval being controlled here, momentarily. #SU2#
Tong Panong stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Sadaval gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tong Panong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Sadaval blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sadaval prevents a body shot from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sadaval.
Sadaval stalling against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sadaval.
Tong Panong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sadaval gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tong Panong swings wildly with an uppercut but Sadaval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tong Panong lands with a right to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tong Panong. #BC#
Sadaval breaks from the clinch.
Tong Panong fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Tong Panong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sadaval misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tong Panong! But no joy.
Sadaval falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tong Panong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sadaval throws a lazy right hand but Tong Panong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tong Panong tries to close the distance and clinch but Sadaval swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sadaval tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tong Panong manages to circle out of the way.
Tong Panong tries to clinch there but Sadaval circles away. #CL#
Sadaval clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Tong Panong gets through Sadaval's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sadaval working aggressively here.
Sadaval misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tong Panong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tong Panong pushes Sadaval back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sadaval takes an elbow to the temple.
Tong Panong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tong Panong tries to score a body lock takedown but Sadaval shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Horacio Sadaval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
Tong Panong lands a knee to the head.
Tong Panong tries to throw a body punch but Sadaval avoids it by throwing Tong Panong back against the cage.
Tong Panong throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sadaval - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sadaval taking a breather.
Tong Panong has Sadaval pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sadaval manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sadaval lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Sadaval throws a punch but it's blocked by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tong Panong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tong Panong tries to land a knee to the head but Sadaval blocks with his arms. #BC#
Sadaval pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Sadaval moves into the clinch.
Marc Tong Panong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tong Panong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sadaval avoids the elbow strike from Tong Panong, against the cage. #BC#
Sadaval breaks from the clinch.
Horacio Sadaval is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sadaval throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Sadaval backs off Tong Panong throws a huge counter combo but Sadaval manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Tong Panong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sadaval pushes Tong Panong away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tong Panong gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tong Panong trying to control the action but Sadaval is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Tong Panong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Horacio Sadaval's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Tong Panong clinches with his opponent.
Tong Panong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sadaval blocks it with crossed arms.
Sadaval tries to stall but Tong Panong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tong Panong is looking for a takedown.
Sadaval prevents the takedown attempt.
Sadaval taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sadaval throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tong Panong landing knees to the head.
Tong Panong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tong Panong.
A shot in the inside from Tong Panong. #T1#
Tong Panong prevents Sadaval from breaking the clinch.
Sadaval trying to control the position but instead, Tong Panong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sadaval into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tong Panong.
Tong Panong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sadaval pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Horacio Sadaval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.#BC#
Sadaval pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Sadaval takes the fight into the clinch.
Sadaval misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sadaval is trying to stall.
Sadaval avoids a wild elbow strike from Tong Panong.
Sadaval lands a body punch.
Sadaval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tong Panong looking for a takedown. #T2#
Tong Panong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sadaval has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tong Panong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sadaval is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tong Panong is keeping busy.
Tong Panong misses with some punches. #TD2#
Tong Panong turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tong Panong manages to end up in side control.
Tong Panong is looking to take a break and control but Sadaval is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tong Panong taking a breather here.
Sadaval is pushing Tong Panong's head away, looking to escape. Tong Panong manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
Tong Panong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sadaval keeps working.
Sadaval is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tong Panong is controlling him well.
The referee asks Tong Panong politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tong Panong prefers to stall for the moment though.
Let's hope that Tong Panong has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sadaval wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tong Panong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sadaval throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tong Panong.
Sadaval listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sadaval scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tong Panong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tong Panong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sadaval cracks Tong Panong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Horacio Sadaval is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Sadaval closes the distance and clinches.

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 Horacio Sadaval.
I think Sadaval has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Horacio Sadaval!
After the fight, Horacio Sadaval was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Marc Tong Panong was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm slowing down.... I need to rethink seriously about my future'.

Event: GAMMA#1115 Bond v McCarthy
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Cholo throws a body punch but Waddle moves out of range.
Waddle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Garry Waddle has been cut.
Waddle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cholo.
Cholo tests Waddle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
BIg Cholo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cholo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Waddles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Waddle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big left from Cholo misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waddle takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Waddle clinches with his opponent.
Waddle misses with the head strike.
Waddle takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cholo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Waddle backwards. #ROC#Waddle is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Garry Waddle's cut even more.#T1#
Waddle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cholo slows down the pace here.
Cholo lands a shot to the body.
Waddle looks winded!
A short left from Cholo.
Cholo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Waddle throws a punch but it's blocked by Cholo. #BC#
Cholo manages to break the clinch.
Waddle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Waddle dodges the punch combination from Cholo.
It looks like Cholo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A cross from Cholo lands.
Waddle is still on wobbly legs! Can Cholo finish him?
Cholo lands a body shot.
Waddle seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Waddle ducks under a wild hook from Cholo.
Waddle scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like BIg Cholo has been cut.
Cholo misses with a hook
and Waddle counters with a left and a right that stings Cholo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Waddle forces Cholo back against the cage and clinches.
Cholo is struggling to control the position.
Waddle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Waddle throws a punch but it's blocked by Cholo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cholo.
Cholo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Waddle scores with a nice short uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Cholo.
Waddle swings wildly with an uppercut but Cholo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Waddle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cholo's elbow.
Waddle blocks an uppercut. #T3#
A short right from Waddle.
Cholo prevents a body shot from Waddle.
Cholo throws a head punch that misses.
Cholo prevents a body shot from Waddle.
A head punch on the inside from Cholo fails to land.
Cholo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Waddles head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Waddle.
A right hand to the body from Cholo.
Cholo tries to work over Waddle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cholo just leaning against Waddle, taking a breather.
Cholo tries to throw a body punch but Waddle avoids it by throwing Cholo back against the cage.
Cholo lands with a left to the head. #CUT#The cut above Garry Waddle's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Waddle misses with a punch to the body.
Cholo misses with a punch to the body.
Waddle has a couple of punches blocked by Cholo.
Waddle misses with a punch on the inside.
Waddle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Waddle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Waddle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cholo avoiding damage.
Waddle tries to work over Cholo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cholo throws a head punch that misses.
Cholo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Waddle throws a punch but it's blocked by Cholo.
Cholo blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Waddle fails to land.
Cholo tries a body shot but Waddle blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cholo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cholo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cholo blocking some punches.
Cholo misses with the head strike.
Cholo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Waddle or not.
A head punch on the inside from Cholo fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

BIg Cholo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cholo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Waddle! But no joy.
Waddle doesn't manage to clinch there - Cholo circles away.
Cholo misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Cholo.
Cholo throws out a powerful jab.
Cholo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
BIg Cholo is winning the standup battle so far.
Cholo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cholo misses with a few strikes there.
Waddle tries to clinch up.
Cholo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waddle can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Cholo.
Cholo throws a hook to the side of Waddle's head but Waddle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Waddle staying out of range there.
Waddle takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T1##KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Cholo and Waddle goes tumbling to the canvas! Cholo follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #CUT#Garry Waddle's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Waddle tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Cholo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Waddle defends it well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cholo is taking a breather. Waddle says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Waddle gets back to full guard.
Cholo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Waddle throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Waddle tries to strike from the bottom.
Waddle keeping moving, preventing Cholo from controlling successfully.
Cholo passes into half guard. #T2#
Cholo trying to control the pace.
Cholo uses his free foot to push down on Waddle's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Waddle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waddle has given up his back. Will we see Cholo going for some submissions?
Cholo tries to get the hooks in deep but Waddle pushed the leg off.
Waddle is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cholo.
Waddle wants to escape the position.
Waddle tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cholo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cholo controlling his opponent. #T3#
Waddle swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Cholo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cholo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cholo blocks Waddle's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Cholo controlling his opponent.
Waddle swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Waddle felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cholo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Waddle swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T4#
Cholo blocks Waddle's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Cholo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Waddle is looking to escape.
Cholo blocks Waddle's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cholo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Waddle swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Waddle flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Waddle flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Waddle throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Waddle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cholo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Waddle flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Waddle flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Cholo controlling his opponent.
Cholo blocks Waddle's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

BIg Cholo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Waddle moves away from the strike by Cholo.
Cholo lands a high kick!
Waddle avoids the body shot from Cholo.
Cholo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cholo throws the left hand but Waddle avoids the punch easily.
Cholo scores with a hook.#CL2#
Waddle rushes Cholo and presses him up against the cage.
Waddle lands a nice uppercut.
Cholo working aggressively here.
Waddle throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waddle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Waddle has a couple of punches blocked by Cholo.
Cholo is working Waddle over against the cage.
Garry Waddle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cholo lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Cholo fails to land.
Waddle misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Waddle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cholo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cholo lands with a short shot to the head.
Waddle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Waddle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Waddle working aggressively here.
Waddle avoids a wild elbow strike from Cholo.
Cholo blocking some punches.
Cholo blocking some punches.
Cholo presses Waddle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Waddle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cholo misses with some punches. #BC#
Cholo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cholo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). BIg Cholo!
After the fight, BIg Cholo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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