Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HFA 13
Date: Aug 17, 2024

#R1##TD#
Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Grant controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Grant throwing strikes but missing.
Grant controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Grant passes into half guard.
Grant scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Grant stands up and beckons Silva to join him on the feet. #TD#
Grant drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Grant advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Grant works his way into side control. #SU#
Grant decides to stand back up. Grant steps back and let's Silva get back to his feet.
Grant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick from Grant misses. #CL#
Grant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Grant tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grant has been working on his balance at Tsering Fighting Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Silva.
Grant'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.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
Grant prevents a body shot from Silva.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from Grant.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Grant's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordon Grant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant wants to break free but Silva has control. #TD#
Grant ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Grant no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Grant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Grant controlling the pace.
Grant working the head and body with strikes.
Grant perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU#
Grant stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Silva to get to his feet. #T3##TD#
Grant dives in and scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Grant dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVB#
Grant staying calm.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4##SU#
Grant has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Grant looking to score a takedown here. Silva is defending well but Grant drives through and ends up in Silva's guard.
Silva is wriggling around but Grant manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Grant takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Grant seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jordon Grant dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Grant is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A head kick by Grant misses
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Grant clinches.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
A right hand to the body from Silva.
Grant is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silva tries a body shot but Grant blocks it.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Grant tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Grant decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Silva is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Grant has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Silva is looking to defend but Grant has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Silva! Grant pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Silva taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jordon Grant!

Event: NYF Fight Night 37
Date: Aug 14, 2024

#R1#
Menacho moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Menacho rushes Babatunde and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Menacho.
Babatunde is trying to force a seperation but Menacho has the dominant position.
Babatunde has a couple of punches blocked by Menacho.
A short left from Menacho.
Menacho has Babatunde pressed against the cage, preventing Babatunde from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Babatunde's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Menacho.
A short left from Babatunde.
Menacho has Babatunde pressed against the cage.
Menacho lands with a light punch inside.
Menacho managing to block the knees to the body from Babatunde.
Babatunde tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Menacho blocking some punches.
Menacho lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Menacho tries to work over Babatunde's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Menacho prevents Babatunde from breaking the clinch.
Babatunde wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Menacho prevents Babatunde from breaking the clinch.
Menacho scores with a shot to the side of Babatunde's head.
A short left from Menacho.
Babatunde misses with some punches.
Menacho scores with a shoulder strike.
Menacho tries to throw a body punch but Babatunde avoids it by throwing Menacho back against the cage.
Menacho lands an uppercut.
Menacho misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Babatunde - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Babatunde takes a shot to the head.
Menacho lands with a short shot to the head.
Babatunde has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Menacho seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Babatunde can turn it around.
Menacho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Babatunde.
Menacho blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Menacho lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Menacho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Babatunde takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Babatunde is rocked!
Babatunde is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Menacho is keeping busy.
Babatunde is still on wobbly legs! Can Menacho finish him?
Menacho is working Babatunde over against the cage.
Babatunde seems to have recovered his senses.
Menacho blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Menacho.
Menacho creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Babatunde's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Babatunde drops to his knees and Menacho pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Menacho!

Event: HFA 11
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Ramos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roshan looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ramos takes a shot to the head.
Ramos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roshan misses with a punch on the inside.
Roshan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ramos trying to land knees to the body.
Ramos can't break the clinch.
I was talking to Roshan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Roshan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roshan misses with a body punch.
Roshan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roshan has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ramos.
Roshan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramos's elbow.
Roshan tries to throw a body punch but Ramos avoids it by throwing Roshan back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos tries for a takedown but Roshan manages to get underhooks.
Ramos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ramos prevents a body shot from Roshan.
Roshan struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramos controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Roshan. #T1#
Roshan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Roshan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramos's elbow.
Roshan is working Ramos over against the cage.
Ramos tries to break free but Roshan pushes him back against the cage.
Ramos wants to get back to striking at distance but Roshan won't allow it.
Ramos jumps guard but Roshan stands there with Ramos around his waist. Ramos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pasindu Roshan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrell Ramos.
Ramos tries to pull guard but Roshan won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Roshan.
Ramos is trying to stall.
Roshan stops a takedown attempt from Ramos.
Roshan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramos looking for a takedown. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Roshan misses with a body punch.
Roshan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Roshan misses with some punches.
Roshan can't find room to land a body shot as Ramos controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Roshan.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ramos as Roshan tries to tie him up.
Roshan stalls.
Roshan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roshan tries to throw a body punch but Ramos avoids it by throwing Roshan back against the cage. #T3#
Ramos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ramos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Roshan working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Ramos pulls guard.
Roshan wants to control from the top but Ramos keeps moving. #SUB2#
Roshan is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ramos has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Roshan is looking to defend but Ramos has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Roshan! Ramos pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Roshan taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tyrell Ramos!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 71
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Alghool moves into the clinch.
Alghool can't find room to land a body shot as Romanov controls the action.
Alghool tries to land knees in the clinch but Romanov avoids the damage to the body.
Alghool doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alghool stalling against the cage.
Alghool lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romanov or not.
Alghool tries to throw a body punch but Romanov avoids it by throwing Alghool back against the cage.
Alghool is leaning against Romanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Romanov has had enough of the clinch but Alghool keeps him there for the moment.
Alghool misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Alghool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romanov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Romanov duly obliges.
A punch combination from Romanov misses. #CL2#
Alghool closes the distance and clinches.
Alghool misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alghool looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alghool misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romanov is trying to break the clinch but Alghool is controlling him.
Alghool struggles to land a body shot inside as Romanov controls his hands.
Alghool scores with a hook to the body.
Romanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Alghool has double underhooks.
Romanov has had enough of the clinch but Alghool keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Alghool prevents Romanov from breaking the clinch.
Alghool leaning against his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Alghool lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romanov or not.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Alghool lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romanov or not.
Alghool stalling against the cage.
Alghool lands a nice shot to the body.
Alghool works on Romanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Alghool scores with a hook to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Alghool lands a body punch in the clinch.
Romanov is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Alghool.
Alghool lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romanov backwards. #T2#
Alghool lands a nice shot to the body.
Alghool has Romanov pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alghool.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alghool - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alghool works on Romanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Alghool works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alghool digs a right hand into Romanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romanov's gas tank.
Romanov working hard to break the clinch.
Alghool lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alghool lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alghool digs a right hand into Romanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romanov's gas tank.
Alghool working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alghool lands a body shot.
Romanov working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Alghool - that landed with a thud.
Alghool holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alghool creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alghool tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romanov avoids it.
A right hook to the body lands for Alghool.
Romanov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A body shot lands from Alghool. #BC2#
Alghool manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Alghool has Romanov up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Alghool.
Alghool pressing his opponent against the cage.
Alghool makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Alghool.
Alghool tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romanov avoids it.
Romanov is trying to break free.
Alghool is leaning against Romanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Romanov is trying to break free.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Alghool lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alghool lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romanov.
Alghool stalling in the clinch.
Romanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alghool lands a body shot.
Romanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alghool tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Romanov avoids it.
Romanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alghool has him pressed against the cage.
Alghool throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee calls for Alghool to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alghool avoiding damage.
Alghool is working Romanov over against the cage.
Alghool slowing the pace effectively.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alghool looking to throw knees to the head but Romanov is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hamza Alghool dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Romanov throws a right and a left that Alghool avoids nicely.
Romanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alghool.
Romanov lands a nice shot that snaps Alghool's head back. #CL2#
Alghool has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alghool lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alghool works on Romanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Alghool utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Alghool throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alghool cracks Romanov with a nice body shot.
Alghool lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alghool lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Alghool.
Stalling in the clinch from Alghool. #BC2#
Alghool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Alghool moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch.
A combination from Romanov does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Alghool drives through and clinches with Romanov against the cage. #BC2#
Alghool manages to break the clinch. #T1##CL2#
Alghool moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Alghool.
Alghool lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romanov backwards.
Alghool tries to work over Romanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romanov misses with the head strike.
Alghool has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alghool is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Romanov tries to circle away but Alghool has him pinned against the cage.
Hamza Alghool seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Alghool.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Alghool in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A right hook to the body lands for Alghool.
Alghool throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alghool is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Alghool lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Alghool.
Alghool lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Alghool works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alghool stalling in the clinch.
Alghool works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alghool presses Romanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romanov letting Alghool take a breather here.
Alghool working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Alghool.
Alghool stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Alghool as the two fighters clinch.
Alghool lands a body shot.
Alghool cracks Romanov with a nice body shot.
Alghool scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Alghool pushes Romanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Alghool will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Romanov up against the cage.
Alghool presses Romanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Alghool closes the distance and clinches.
Alghool is leaning against Romanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alghool.
Alghool using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Romanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A body shot lands from Alghool.
Alghool lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alghool throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alghool lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Alghool.
Romanov letting Alghool take a breather here.
Alghool pushes Romanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alghool lands a body punch. #T4#
Romanov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alghool lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alghool lands a body shot.
Alghool lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Alghool has managed to clinch.
Alghool scores with a hook to the body.
Romanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alghool digs a right hand into Romanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Romanov's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Alghool.
Alghool is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romanov is defending well for now.#BC2#
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Alghool instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Alghool.
Alghool stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Alghool.
Alghool cracks Romanov with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Alghool breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hamza Alghool showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Alghool darts in and clinches Romanov up against the cage.
Hamza Alghool is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alghool effectively controlling the action here.
Alghool leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alghool lands a body shot.
Alghool is working Romanov over against the cage.
Alghool tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romanov's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Alghool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Alghool clinches up with Romanov and pushes him back against the cage.
Romanov taking a breather.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Romanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romanov sets himself, and Alghool steps forward looking for the clinch! Romanov avoids it this time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Alghool rushes Romanov and presses him up against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Alghool manages to break the clinch.
Hamza Alghool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Alghool forces Romanov back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Alghool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Romanov swings for the body but Alghool moves out of range. #CL2#
Alghool closes the distance and pushes Romanov back into the cage.
Romanov misses with the head strike.
Romanov working hard to break the clinch.
Alghool dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Romanov can't break the clinch.
Alghool is working Romanov over against the cage.
Romanov misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Romanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alghool lands a shoulder strike.
Romanov tries to throw a body punch but Alghool avoids it by throwing Romanov back against the cage. #T2#
Alghool stalling against the cage.
Romanov is trying to break the clinch but Alghool has him pressed against the cage.
Alghool lands with a light punch inside.
Alghool scores with a hook to the body.
Alghool stalling.
Romanov tries a body shot but Alghool blocks it.
Alghool lands a body shot. #BC2#
Alghool breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Alghool rushes Romanov and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Romanov stalling in the clinch but Alghool improves position.
Alghool'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.
Romanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Romanov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romanov blocks an elbow strike from Alghool.
Alghool lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romanov.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Alghool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Alghool fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Romanov, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Alghool moves into the clinch.
Alghool has Romanov pressed against the cage, preventing Romanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Romanov tries to break free but Alghool pushes him back against the cage.
Romanov is trying to force a seperation but Alghool has the dominant position.
Alghool blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romanov tries to circle away but Alghool has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Alghool has Romanov pressed against the cage, preventing Romanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee calls for Alghool to work.
A left hand lands to the body for Alghool.
Romanov throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Romanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alghool tries a body shot but Romanov blocks it.
Alghool lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romanov backwards.
Romanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Romanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Alghool has double underhooks.
Romanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alghool tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romanov's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alexander Romanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short left from Romanov.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamza Alghool!

Event: OPG: Fight Night 4
Date: Jul 30, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Wulansari tries to keep at a distance but Osmanolieve has taken the fight into the clinch.
Osmanolieve looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#BC#
Wulansari breaks the clinch.
Osmanolieve moves in looking to clinch but Wulansari pushes him off.#CL2#
Osmanolieve moves into range and clinches up with Wulansari.
Wulansari lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Wulansari gets control of Osmanolieve's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wulansari will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wulansari wants to stand but Osmanolieve is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Osmanolieve throws a strike but Wulansari rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Wulansari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Osmanolieve has a closed guard, preventing Wulansari from standing up. #SU#
Osmanolieve is working an open guard so Wulansari takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Wulansari closes the distance and clinches.
Wulansari looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC#
Wulansari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wulansari keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Wulansari closes the distance and clinches.
Wulansari lands an uppercut.#BC#
Wulansari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Wulansari closes the distance and pushes Osmanolieve back into the cage.
Wulansari jumps guard but Osmanolieve stands there with Wulansari around his waist. Wulansari gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wulansari stalling in the clinch.
Wulansari stalling.
Osmanolieve blocking some punches.
Wulansari pushes Osmanolieve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wulansari jumps guard but Osmanolieve stands there with Wulansari around his waist. Wulansari gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T3#
A hook to the body from Wulansari.
A short right from Wulansari.
Osmanolieve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wulansari fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Wulansari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wulansari missing with knees to the body.
Wulansari fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Wulansari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Osmanolieve gets tackled into the cage by Wulansari. Wulansari maintains the clinch.
Wulansari tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Osmanolieve just stands there and leans against the cage.
Osmanolieve tries to break the clinch but Wulansari is controlling the position.
We've been informed that Osmanolieve has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wulansari tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wulansari is working Osmanolieve over against the cage.#T4#
Wulansari tries to pull guard but Osmanolieve won't allow it.
Wulansari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wulansari'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.
Wulansari leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Wulansari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osmanolieve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wulansari paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Osmanolieve gets tackled into the cage by Wulansari. Wulansari maintains the clinch.
Osmanolieve wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rio Wulansari dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Wulansari takes the fight into the clinch.
Wulansari fails to pull guard.
Osmanolieve tries to circle away but Wulansari has him pinned against the cage.
Wulansari lands an uppercut.
Wulansari throws a punch but it's blocked by Osmanolieve.
Wulansari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Osmanolieve backwards. #BC#
Wulansari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Wulansari has closed the distance and engaged Osmanolieve in a clinch.
Wulansari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osmanolieve can do to turn this around?
Osmanolieve tries to pull guard but Wulansari holds him up against the cage and eventually Osmanolieve drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Wulansari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Wulansari takes the fight into the clinch.
Wulansari tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Osmanolieve is breathing heavily.#T1##BC#
Wulansari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Wulansari gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Wulansari breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Wulansari has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Wulansari manages to pull guard.
Wulansari wants to get back to his feet but Osmanolieve is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Osmanolieve is standing up over Wulansari. Wulansari looks to escape but Osmanolieve dives into side control.
Wulansari is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL#
Wulansari has closed the distance and engaged Osmanolieve in a clinch.
Wulansari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Osmanolieve backwards.
Wulansari jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Osmanolieve walks away with a smile on his face. Wulansari gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Wulansari. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wulansari lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Wulansari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Wulansari gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Wulansari.
Wulansari stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Wulansari breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Wulansari clinches up with Osmanolieve and pushes him back against the cage.
Wulansari tries to pull guard but Osmanolieve won't allow it. #T4#
A short right from Wulansari. #BC#
Wulansari manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Wulansari clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wulansari swings wildly with an uppercut but Osmanolieve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wulansari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Osmanolieve's elbow.
Wulansari tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wulansari jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Osmanolieve walks away with a smile on his face. Wulansari gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Wulansari clinches up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wulansari.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wulansari just misses with a elbow thrown towards Osmanolieve's brow.
A body shot lands from Wulansari.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rio Wulansari dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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##CL#
Osmanolieve gets tackled into the cage by Wulansari. Wulansari maintains the clinch.
Rio Wulansari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Wulansari jumps guard and drags Osmanolieve to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Osmanolieve won't allow Wulansari to get back to his feet.
Wulansari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Osmanolieve on the ground.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Wulansari manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wulansari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Osmanolieve tries to work over Wulansari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wulansari misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osmanolieve wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wulansari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Osmanolieve takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Wulansari taking a breather.
Osmanolieve tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wulansari just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wulansari has Osmanolieve pushed against the cage.
Wulansari lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Wulansari jumps guard and drags Osmanolieve to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wulansari wants to stand up but Osmanolieve is controlling him. #T2#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL#
Wulansari darts in and clinches Osmanolieve up against the cage.#TD#
Wulansari successfully pulls guard.
Wulansari wants to stand up but Osmanolieve is controlling him.
Rio Wulansari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Osmanolieve wants to stand but Wulansari has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Osmanolieve won't allow Wulansari to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Wulansari clinches with his opponent. #TD#
Wulansari pulls guard.
Osmanolieve trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Osmanolieve prevents Wulansari from getting back to his feet.
Umar Osmanolieve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Rio Wulansari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wulansari 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rio Wulansari!

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 2
Date: Jul 24, 2024

#R1#
Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Midoriya instigates a clinch. #BC#
Midoriya manages to break the clinch.
Midoriya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Silva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Midoriya fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Silva throws a counter combo.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Midoriya counters with a good low kick that Silva was not able to check. #CL2#
Silva forces Midoriya back against the cage and clinches.
A hook to the body from Silva.
Midoriya has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Midoriya controls his hands.
Our sources have told us that Midoriya has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Midoriya breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Midoriya as Silva shoots in.
Midoriya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Midoriya throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range. #CL2#
Silva moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Midoriya scores with a shoulder strike.
Silva lands a body punch.
Midoriya creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva digs a right hand underneath Midoriya's ribcage. Midoriya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Midoriya.
Silva tries a body shot but Midoriya blocks it.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Midoriya controls his hands.
Midoriya prevents a body shot from Silva.
Midoriya is trying to break free.
Midoriya is looking to break free of the clinch but Silva has double underhooks.
Midoriya is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Midoriya prevents a body shot from Silva.
Midoriya lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off. #T2##TD#
Midoriya gets control of Silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Midoriya will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Midoriya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Midoriya is breathing heavily.
Midoriya wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Silva gets to his feet - Midoriya follows without any prompting.
Midoriya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Midoriya with the inside leg kick.
Midoriya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Midoriya in a clinch. #BC#
Midoriya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Midoriya looks to land a combination. Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Midoriya misses with a looping left.
Silva is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Good leg kick by Midoriya. #CL2#
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Midoriya is defending well for now.
Midoriya is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva stalling.
Silva misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Silva to work.
Midoriya looking for a takedown.
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
Knees in the clinch landing for Midoriya.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Midoriya on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4##TD#
Midoriya pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Midoriya working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Midoriya wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Midoriya manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Silva slows down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsubasa Midoriya dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Midoriya clinches.
Midoriya doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Midoriya turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Silva tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Midoriya looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Midoriya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Midoriya in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T1#
Silva wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Silva is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Midoriya is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Silva can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Midoriya putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Midoriya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Midoriya landing strikes, looking to finish!
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Midoriya. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Midoriya goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Silva is on top in guard. #T2##SUB#
Midoriya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Midoriya is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
Silva tries to stand but Midoriya is controlling from the bottom. #ES#
Midoriya manages to escape and get back to his feet. #CL#
Midoriya gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Midoriya comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva digs a right hand underneath Midoriya's ribcage. Midoriya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Midoriya fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva tries a body shot but Midoriya blocks it.
Midoriya is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silva works on Midoriya's body with a couple of short punches.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Midoriya tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage.
Midoriya is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Midoriya avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Midoriya can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action. #BC#
Midoriya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
Silva has Midoriya pressed against the cage, preventing Midoriya from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Midoriya manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Midoriya clinches up against the cage.
Midoriya fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsubasa Midoriya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Midoriya comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Midoriya's elbow.
Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Midoriya's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Midoriya looking to slow down the pace here.
Midoriya blocks a body shot from Silva.
A hook to the body from Silva.
Midoriya wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitsubasa Midoriya dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Midoriya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Midoriya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Midoriya loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Midoriya lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Midoriya sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Midoriya finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Midoriya swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
A low kick lands for Midoriya. #T1##CL2#
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Midoriya lands a knee to the head.
Silva working Midoriya over with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Silva. #BC#
Midoriya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Midoriya has managed to clinch.
Midoriya on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miles Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silva tries a body shot but Midoriya blocks it.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Midoriya's elbow.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva stalling against the cage.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Midoriya tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position. #T2#
Midoriya lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Midoriya.
Midoriya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Silva. #TD#
Midoriya has clasped his hands together around Silva's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Silva bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Silva darts in and clinches Midoriya up against the cage.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Midoriya controls the action.
Silva is pushing Midoriya up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice body punch from Silva. #T3#
A hook to the body from Silva. #BC#
Midoriya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A body shot lands from Silva.
Midoriya lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
Silva keeps control of Midoriya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Midoriya unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Midoriya is trying to stall.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Midoriya controls his hands.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Midoriya obliges.#BC#
Midoriya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Midoriya misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Midoriya with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Silva counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitsubasa Midoriya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
Good body shot from Silva.
Silva scores with a hook to the body.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Midoriya blocks a body shot from Silva.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
Midoriya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Midoriya is struggling to control the position.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Midoriya's elbow.
Silva misses with a body punch. #BC#
Midoriya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Midoriya moves into range and clinches up with Silva.

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 Mitsubasa Midoriya.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Midoriya, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitsubasa Midoriya!

Event: HFA FIGHT NIGHT 2
Date: Jul 24, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Arredondo forces Garcia back against the cage and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Arredondo pulls guard.
Garcia is fighting to break Arredondo's control of his arms but Arredondo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Arredondo 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.#SUB2#
Arredondo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Arredondo is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arredondo can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arredondo keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia wants to stand and escape but instead Arredondo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Arredondo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arredondo's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Arredondo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Arredondo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arredondo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Arredondo is continuing to stall.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garcia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Arredondo keeps moving.
Arredondo is looking to sweep but instead, Garcia has passed into half guard.
Garcia prevents Arredondo from improving his position.#T3#
Garcia trying to mount his opponent but Arredondo defends it.
Garcia trying to control the action but Arredondo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arredondo has his hands clasped together around Garcia's back. He's all about the action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Garcia is trying to control. Arredondo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Arredondo shoots in looking for a takedown but Garcia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arredondo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arredondo has his takedown stuffed
and Garcia counters with a two punch combo. #T4##CL2#
Arredondo has closed the distance and engaged Garcia in a clinch.
Garcia misses with some punches.
Garcia wants to break free but Arredondo has control.
Arredondo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garcia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Junior Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Arredondo.#BC2#
Arredondo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arredondo fails with the takedown.
Arredondo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garcia throws a right and a left that Arredondo avoids nicely.
Arredondo throws a counter combo.
Arredondo tries to clinch there but Garcia circles away.
Garcia went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Arredondo moves in looking to clinch but Garcia pushes him off.
Arredondo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garcia is fending him off so far but Arredondo persists. Nope, Garcia circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Garcia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arredondo shoots in looking for a takedown but Garcia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arredondo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Arredondo drives through and clinches with Garcia against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Garcia 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#
Arredondo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arredondo shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense.
Garcia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arredondo.
Garcia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Arredondo clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Arredondo manages to break the clinch.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Arredondo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Arredondo closes the distance and clinches up with Garcia, looking for a takedown. Arredondo pushes Garcia against the cage but Garcia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Junior Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Arredondo.
Arredondo avoids a kick to the body.
Arredondo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garcia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arredondo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arredondo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Arredondo walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Arredondo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garcia, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arredondo.
Arredondo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Garcia misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Garcia fails to land. #T1##BC2#
Arredondo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arredondo.
Arredondo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garcia defends it nicely.
Arredondo is breathing heavily.
Arredondo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garcia but Garcia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Arredondo tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Garcia leaves Arredondo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miguel Arredondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arredondos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Arredondo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garcia pinned against the cage. Garcia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arredondo is defended easily by Garcia.#T2#
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia lands an overhand right.
Garcia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arredondo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garcia's waist but Garcia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arredondo off to one side.
Garcia lands a nice looking body kick.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garcia, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia scores with a nice body kick.
Garcia looks to land a body kick but Arredondo moved away.
Arredondo lands a nice shot that snaps Garcia's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Junior Garcia has been cut.
Arredondo has a takedown stuffed.
Junior Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia connects with a right hand. Arredondo shakes it off.#T3#
Arredondo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garcia is fending him off so far but Arredondo persists. Nope, Garcia circles away and we're back to standing.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcia went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Garcia fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Arredondo.
Arredondo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arredondo dives in for a single leg takedown but Garcia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Garcia with a hook.
Arredondo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garcia as he jumps to the side.
Arredondo darts in looking for a takedown but Garcia gets double underhooks and turns Arredondo into the cage.
As Arredondo looks to move away, Garcia throws a big counter combo but Arredondo just gets out of the way.
Arredondo shoots in and drives through. Garcia sprawls well.
As Arredondo looks to move away, Garcia throws a big counter combo but Arredondo just gets out of the way.
Garcia scores with a leg kick.
Arredondo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arredondo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garcia.
A right-left combo lands from Garcia. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Arredondo rushes Garcia and presses him up against the cage.
Garcia is trying to break free.
Arredondo has Garcia pressed against the cage, preventing Garcia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Garcia struggles to land a body shot inside as Arredondo controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Garcia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Arredondo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Garcia to keep the fight standing.
Arredondo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arredondo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Garcia up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Garcia fails to land. #TD2#
Arredondo gets control of Garcia's arms and successfully pulls guard. Arredondo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Garcia pushes down on Arredondo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Garcia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Junior Garcia's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Arredondo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Garcia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Garcia.
Arredondo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arredondo is defended easily by Garcia.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arredondo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Arredondo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Garcia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arredondo thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia throws a head kick that half lands.
Arredondo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Garcia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arredondo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Arredondo.
Arredondo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garcia misses with a hook.#T1#
Arredondo tries to clinch up but Garcia circles away and keeps his distance.
Arredondo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arredondo fails with the takedown.
Garcia went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Junior Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Arredondo.
Arredondo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garcia looks for the body kick but Arredondo saw that one coming.
Garcia lands a head kick. Arredondo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Arredondo shoots and misses
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
Garcia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arredondo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arredondo.
Garcia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Arredondo closes the distance and clinches.
Arredondo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garcia pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Arredondo is looking for a takedown.
Garcia working aggressively here.
Garcia working aggressively here. #T2##BC2#
Arredondo breaks from the clinch.
Garcia swats away the attempt to clinch by Arredondo.
Arredondo misses with a double jab.
Garcia tries to land a front kick but Arredondo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arredondo.
Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Arredondo is just out of range.
Arredondo wants to clinch.
Arredondo is looking to clinch.
Garcia throws the kick towards the body but Arredondo avoids it.
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arredondo throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Arredondo closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Garcia.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.
Garcia misses with the combination.
Arredondo wants to clinch.
Arredondo is looking to clinch.
Arredondo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garcia as he jumps to the side.
Arredondo tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it.
As Arredondo looks to move away, Garcia throws a big counter combo but Arredondo just gets out of the way.
Arredondo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Garcia circles away.#T4#
Arredondo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garcia but Garcia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Garcia throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Good exchange - Garcia coming out on top.
Arredondo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garcia is looking to counter with head kicks.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.
Arredondo dives in for a single leg takedown but Garcia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Garcia lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arredondo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garcia counters with a three punch combo that has Arredondo backing up. Arredondo nods at Garcia to acknowledge the strikes.
Arredondo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arredondo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Garcia avoids it really well and circles away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Garcia!

Event: SSDFN 11
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1##CL#
Roci clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Roci escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Roci takes the fight into the clinch.
Bender working aggressively here.
Roci tries to pull guard but Bender holds him up against the ropes and eventually Roci drops back down to his feet.
Roci fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Roci definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bender tries to break free but Roci pushes him back against the ropes.
Bender throws a head punch that misses.
Bender lands with a right to the head.
Bender tries to throw a body punch but Roci avoids it by throwing Bender back against the ropes.
Roci tries to pull guard but Bender forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xhek Roci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roci keeps control of Bender as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roci tries to pull guard but Bender won't allow it.
Roci jumps guard but Bender turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bender tries to break the clinch but Roci is controlling the position.
Bender looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bender working hard to break the clinch.
Bender digs a right hand underneath Roci's ribcage. Roci let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Roci is breathing heavily.
Bender throws a punch but it's blocked by Roci.
Bender can't find room to land a body shot as Roci controls the action.
Bender wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roci has him pressed against the ropes.#T1#
Roci displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bender up against the ropes.
Roci blocks an uppercut.
Bender misses with a body punch.
Bender tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roci's elbow.
Roci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bender misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bender.
Bender tries a body shot but Roci blocks it.
Bender misses with the head strike.
Roci tries to work over Bender's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bender gets through Roci's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roci has Bender pressed against the ropes, preventing Bender from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Roci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roci is trying to pull guard but Bender turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Roci is trying to pull guard but Bender has him pressed against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bender has Roci pressed against the ropes, preventing Roci from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Roci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bender has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Roci seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bender can turn it around.#T2#
Bender is working Roci over against the ropes.
Roci has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bender has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bender lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Bender manages to break the clinch.
Roci is looking to clinch. #CL#
Roci darts in and clinches Bender up against the ropes.
A short right from Roci.
Bender lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roci swings wildly with an uppercut but Bender uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bender misses with a body punch.
Bender misses with a punch to the body.
Roci misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bender tries to throw a body punch but Roci avoids it by throwing Bender back against the ropes.
Bender has a couple of punches blocked by Roci.
Bender wants to break free but Roci has control.
Roci misses with the head strike.
Bender prevents a body shot from Roci.
Bender fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Roci is trying to break the clinch but Bender is controlling him.
Roci tries to pull guard but Bender holds him up against the ropes and eventually Roci drops back down to his feet.
Bender throws a head punch that misses.
Bender blocks an elbow strike.
Bender tries to circle away but Roci has him pinned against the ropes.
Bender misses with a punch on the inside.
Bender lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bender is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Bender.
Still in the clinch, Bender scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bender lands with a short shot to the head.
Bender lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bender fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bender tries a body shot but Roci blocks it. #BC#
Roci pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roci tries to clinch there but Bender circles away.
Bender let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Roci is looking to clinch. #T4#
Roci fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bender let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Roci tries to close the distance and clinch but Bender swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Roci backs off Bender throws a huge counter combo but Roci manages to avoid it all.
Roci tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bender counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bender keeps the fight on the outside.
Bender now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Roci moves to clinch but Bender breaks away
and Bender counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Roci is rocked!
Bender keeps the fight on the outside.
Oh Roci is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roci tries to clinch but Bender moves out of range.
Bender appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Roci tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bender makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Roci seems to have got his legs back now.#T5#
Roci wants to clinch but Bender slips to the side
and Bender scores with a counter punch that sends Roci to the canvas! Bender smells blood - he's punishing Roci with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Roci has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Bender!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2024

#R1#
Menacho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hill swings for the body but Menacho moves out of range.
Menacho is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hill lands a slapping body shot.
Menacho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Hill. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Menacho clinches up with Hill and pushes him back against the cage.
Menacho misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Menacho.
Hill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Menacho tries to throw a body punch but Hill avoids it by throwing Menacho back against the cage.
Hill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menacho has a couple of punches blocked by Hill.
Menacho blocking some punches.
Menacho lands with a left to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Menacho.
A hook to the body from Menacho. #T1#
Menacho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Menacho throws a punch but it's blocked by Hill.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Menacho.
A short body shot lands from Menacho as the two fighters clinch.
Hill lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Menacho lands a hook that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Menacho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Menacho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Menacho connects with a body shot that sends Hill's belly button to the back.
Hill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menacho was well out of range. Poor timing from Hill.
It seemed like Menacho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hill moves forwards but Menacho connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#It looks like Will Hill has been cut.
Bruno Menacho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Menacho closes the distance and clinches.
Hill blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Menacho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Menacho moves in looking to clinch but Hill pushes him off.
Menacho takes a swing at Hill's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menacho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hill swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Menacho darts in and clinches Hill up against the cage.
Hill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Menacho throws a punch but it's blocked by Hill.
Menacho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Menacho pushes Hill back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hill lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Menacho.
Menacho misses with a body punch.
Menacho scores with a shoulder strike.
Hill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Menacho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Hill is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Menacho lands a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Hill's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Menacho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hill throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Menacho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've been informed that Menacho has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Menacho fails to land.
Menacho stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Menacho working aggressively here. #BC#
Hill breaks from the clinch.
Menacho moves out of range of the strikes.
Menacho walks into a straight right hand from Hill.
A cross from Menacho lands.#T4#
Hill scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Menacho doesn't seem bothered though.
Menacho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hill is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Hill gets tackled into the cage by Menacho. Menacho maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menacho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Menacho throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Menacho - that landed with a thud.
Hill blocks a body shot from Menacho. #BC2#
Menacho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Menacho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Menacho scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Menacho closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Menacho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Hill's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Menacho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hill goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Hill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hill takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Menacho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Menacho tries to close the distance and clinch but Hill swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but Menacho is just out of range.
Menacho pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hill back to the cage. Menacho follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hill misses with a hook. Menacho ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menacho fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Menacho keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menacho jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hill keeps the fight on the outside.#T1##CL2#
Menacho closes the distance and pushes Hill back into the cage.
Menacho lands a nice uppercut.
Menacho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Menacho tries to work over Hill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hill blocking some punches.
Menacho swings wildly with an uppercut but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menacho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hill digs a right hand into Menacho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Menacho's gas tank.
Menacho prevents Hill from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Hill breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Menacho clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Menacho fails to land.
Menacho is trying to pull guard but Hill turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Hill lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Menacho backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Menacho.
Menacho swings wildly with an uppercut but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menacho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Menacho gets through Hill's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Menacho.
Menacho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Menacho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hill misses with a punch on the inside.
Menacho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Menacho.
Menacho misses with some punches.
Hill has a couple of punches blocked by Menacho. #T3#
Hill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Menacho to work.
Bruno Menacho seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hill blocks a body shot from Menacho.
Hill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Menacho lands a left hand.
Menacho presses Hill against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hill prevents a body shot from Menacho.
Menacho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Menacho.
Menacho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Hill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hill misses with a body punch.
Hill blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Menacho blocking some punches.
Hill blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Menacho manages to break the clinch. #KD2#
Menacho cracks Hill with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hill looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Menacho finish him? #ROC2#Hill is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Menacho instigates a clinch.
Oh Hill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Menacho lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hill to his knees! Menacho keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Menacho!

Event: OPG: Fight Night 3
Date: Jul 17, 2024

#R1##CL#
Marcenaro has closed the distance and engaged Tanaka in a clinch.
Tanaka can't find room to land a body shot as Marcenaro controls the action.
Tanaka throws an elbow that misses.
Marcenaro digs a right hand underneath Tanaka's ribcage. Tanaka let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Marcenaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tanaka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tanaka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marcenaro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tanaka defends it nicely.
Marcenaro dives in for a single leg takedown but Tanaka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alen Marcenaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Kida Tanaka has been cut.
A bit of stalling here from Marcenaro.
Marcenaro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tanaka lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marcenaro lands a body punch.
Marcenaro throws an elbow but it's blocked. #TD#
Marcenaro jumps guard and drags Tanaka to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Marcenaro's guard.#T1##SU2#
Marcenaro is working an open guard so Tanaka takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Marcenaro looks for a takedown but Tanaka sprawls well.
Marcenaro lands with a slapping head kick.
Marcenaro shoots in for a takedown but Tanaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcenaro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tanaka.#TD#
Marcenaro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcenaro is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Marcenaro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
Marcenaro prevents Tanaka from standing back up. #SU#
Marcenaro decides to stand and escape the position.
Tanaka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcenaro throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tanaka counters with an inside leg kick.
Alen Marcenaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanaka scores with a kick to the midsection.
Marcenaro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Marcenaro tries to clinch up.
Marcenaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Tanaka tries to keep at a distance but Marcenaro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marcenaro misses with the head strike. #T3#
Marcenaro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tanaka to keep the fight standing.
Tanaka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marcenaro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tanaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marcenaro.
Marcenaro tries to pull guard but Tanaka holds him up against the cage and eventually Marcenaro drops back down to his feet.
Tanaka is trying to force a seperation but Marcenaro has the dominant position.
Marcenaro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tanaka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Marcenaro breaks the clinch.
Tanaka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marcenaro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marcenaro takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tanaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marcenaro is looking to counter with head kicks.
Marcenaro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tanaka but Tanaka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tanaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcenaro is just out of range.
Tanaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcenaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanaka.#T4#
Tanaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tanaka throws a shot to the body.
Tanaka connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Marcenaro misses. #CL#
Marcenaro rushes Tanaka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tanaka misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Marcenaro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marcenaro is looking to land body kicks.
Marcenaro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tanaka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marcenaro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tanaka - the referee stops the clock and Marcenaro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tanaka. Marcenaro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A jab lands there for Tanaka.
Tanaka lands a really nice looking cross but Marcenaro seems unphased.
Tanaka catches Marcenaro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tanaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kida Tanaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kida Tanaka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Marcenaro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tanaka.
Alen Marcenaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Marcenaro darts in and clinches Tanaka up against the cage.
Tanaka missing with knees to the body.
Tanaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Marcenaro drags the fight down to the ground.
Tanaka would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marcenaro controlling the position.
Tanaka wants to stand but Marcenaro is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcenaro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Marcenaro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tanaka wants to stand but Marcenaro has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #ES#
Marcenaro has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tanaka has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marcenaro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tanaka is trying to push Marcenaro away but Marcenaro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tanaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tanaka landing knees to the body.
Tanaka tries to land knees in the clinch but Marcenaro avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Tanaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marcenaro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tanaka tries to throw a body punch but Marcenaro avoids it by throwing Tanaka back against the cage.
Marcenaro tries to land a knee to the head but Tanaka blocks with his arms.
Tanaka letting Marcenaro take a breather here.
Alen Marcenaro has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Marcenaro breaks the clinch.
Marcenaro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tanaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kida Tanaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tanaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Tanaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marcenaro, pushing him back against the cage.
Tanaka misses with a body punch.
Marcenaro missing with knees to the body.
Marcenaro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tanaka is defending well for now.#TD#
Marcenaro jumps into guard, dragging Tanaka to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcenaro is pulling down on Tanaka's head to control his posture. #SU2#
Tanaka stands up from Marcenaro's guard - Tanaka perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kida Tanaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Marcenaro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tanaka keeps Marcenaro at a distance using the push kick.
Marcenaro misses with a takedown attempt - Tanaka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've been informed that Tanaka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Marcenaro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tanaka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marcenaro rather than just go for the knockout.
Tanaka lands with a good body shot.
Tanaka scores with a leg kick.
Marcenaro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tanaka lands a leg kick that knocks Marcenaro off balance momentarily.
Tanaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marcenaro manages to avoid it.
Marcenaro walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tanaka.
Tanaka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tanaka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marcenaro shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tanaka pinned against the cage. Tanaka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alen Marcenaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Marcenaro or perhaps it was just good defense by Tanaka, which made it look bad.
Tanaka delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marcenaro tries to clinch there but Tanaka circles away.
Marcenaro with a poor takedown
and Marcenaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tanaka throws a nice head kick!
Tanaka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Both fighters circling a little - Tanaka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Marcenaro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marcenaro walks into a jab.
Marcenaro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marcenaro.
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marcenaro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tanaka.
Tanaka misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kida Tanaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kida Tanaka's cut.
That's time! Marcenaro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Marcenaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Marcenaro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marcenaro missing with knees to the body.
Tanaka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marcenaro has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Tanaka.
Tanaka tries to land knees in the clinch but Marcenaro avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Marcenaro breaks the clinch.
Marcenaro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marcenaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marcenaro fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Marcenaro takes the fight into the clinch.
Marcenaro blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka landing knees to the body. #BC#
Marcenaro breaks from the clinch.
Tanaka looks to land a combination but Marcenaro avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tanaka lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Marcenaro darts in looking for a takedown but Tanaka gets double underhooks and turns Marcenaro into the cage.
Tanaka throws an elbow but it misses.
Marcenaro avoids the elbow strike from Tanaka, against the cage.
Tanaka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marcenaro is keeping busy.
Marcenaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tanaka wants to get back to striking at distance but Marcenaro won't allow it.
Tanaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marcenaro tries a knee to the head but Tanaka blocks it.
Tanaka tries to break the clinch but Marcenaro is controlling the position.
Marcenaro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tanaka after a bit of a struggle.
Marcenaro avoids a wild elbow strike from Tanaka.
Tanaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marcenaro is trying to drag Tanaka to the mat but Tanaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alen Marcenaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcenaro takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
Marcenaro has Tanaka pressed against the cage, preventing Tanaka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Marcenaro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab from Tanaka.#CL2#
Tanaka moves into range and clinches up with Marcenaro.
A frustrated look appears on Tanaka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marcenaro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tanaka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tanaka tries to stall but Marcenaro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marcenaro avoiding damage as Tanaka throws knees to the body.
Tanaka tries a body shot but Marcenaro blocks it.
Tanaka lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Marcenaro manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka throws a front kick that sends Marcenaro stumbling back into the cage.
Tanaka throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Tanaka does no damage.
Tanaka chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Marcenaro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marcenaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tanaka.
Tanaka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tanaka digs a good hook to Marcenaro's body. #TD#
Marcenaro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tanaka's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcenaro prevents Tanaka from getting back to his feet.
Marcenaro trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Tanaka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marcenaro is controlling him. #SU#
Marcenaro stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4#
Marcenaro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marcenaro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Marcenaro shoots and misses
and Tanaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tanaka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanaka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tanaka misses with a double jab.
Tanaka connects with a crisp jab.
Tanaka throws a head kick that half lands.
Tanaka stuffs the takedown attempt from Marcenaro. Marcenaro gets slowly back to his feet.
Tanaka connects with a leg kick.
Marcenaro wants to clinch up but Tanaka keeps it at a distance.
Tanaka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Marcenaro has Tanaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Marcenaro looking to stall.
Alen Marcenaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kida Tanaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tanaka tries to throw a body punch but Marcenaro avoids it by throwing Tanaka back against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kida Tanaka!
Our winner, Kida Tanaka, 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Menacho moves into the clinch successfully.
Ruane using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Menacho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ruane takes a shot to the head.
Menacho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruane backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Menacho.
Menacho avoiding damage as Ruane throws knees to the body.
Menacho lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Menacho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menacho lands a body shot.
Ruane is breathing heavily.
Ruane using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Menacho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Menacho digs a right hand into Ruane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ruane's gas tank.
Good body shot from Menacho.
Menacho presses Ruane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Menacho pushes Ruane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Menacho lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Menacho.
Menacho lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Menacho manages to break the clinch.
Menacho digs a good body shot into Ruane's ribs.#CL2#
Menacho moves into the clinch.
Menacho works on Ruane's body with a couple of short punches.
Ruane tries to pull guard but Menacho won't allow it.
Menacho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Menacho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Menacho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruanes head. #ROC2#Ruane is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menacho lands a shot to the body.
Menacho presses Ruane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Menacho digs a right hand into Ruane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ruane's gas tank.
Menacho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Menacho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Ruane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Menacho.
Menacho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ruane.
Menacho lands a body shot.
Menacho holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Menacho works on Ruane's body with a couple of short punches.
Menacho lands a hook that snaps the head of Ruane backwards.
Menacho creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ruane with a big uppercut! Ruane tries to clinch up but Menacho pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ruane to the mat! Ruane covers up and Menacho unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bruno Menacho!

Event: HFA 8
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1#
Watson circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Watson gets tackled into the cage by Kanno. Kanno maintains the clinch.
Kanno swings wildly with an uppercut but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kanno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kanno scores with a nice short uppercut.
Watson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kanno misses with some punches.
Kanno keeps control of Watson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kanno misses with a punch on the inside.
Watson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kanno working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kanno.
Kanno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Kanno's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kanno has him pressed against the cage.
Watson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Watson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kanno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kanno misses with some punches.
Watson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watson wants to stall. #T1#
Watson is looking to control Kanno's arms but Kanno gets an underhook and turns him. Now Watson has his back to the cage.
Watson misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Watson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kanno has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kanno misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Kanno fails to land.
Watson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kanno.
Kanno digs a right hand underneath Watson's ribcage. Watson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kanno.
Kanno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Watson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Watson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kanno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kanno throws a punch but it's blocked by Watson.
Kanno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kanno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Watson tries to work over Kanno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kanno misses with the head strike.
Kanno swings wildly with an uppercut but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson gets through Kanno's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kanno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kanno backwards. #BC2#
Watson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kanno shoots and misses
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kanno is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kanno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Watson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kanno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kanno blocks a body shot from Watson.
Watson is trying to maintain a safe position but Kanno gets an underhook and turns Watson into the cage.
Watson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kanno can't find room to land a body shot as Watson controls the action.
Watson misses with a punch to the body.
Watson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Kanno pushes Watson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kanno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kanno blocking some punches. #BC2#
Watson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kanno tries to clinch up
and Watson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kanno is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Watson misses with a takedown attempt - Kanno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Watson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kanno momentarily.
Watson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T4#
Kanno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Watson looks for a takedown but Kanno sprawls well.
Salem Kanno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avery Watson.
Watson has a takedown stuffed.
Kanno tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Watson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kanno, which made it look bad.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kanno tries to clinch but Watson is having none of it.
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 Salem Kanno will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kanno closes the distance but Watson moves to the side
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
Kanno tries to clinch
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Watson circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Kanno moves into the clinch.
Watson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kanno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson is trying to maintain a safe position but Kanno gets an underhook and turns Watson into the cage.
Kanno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kanno pushes Watson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson is trying to break the clinch but Kanno has him pressed against the cage.
Watson tries to stall but Kanno uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Watson tries to throw a body punch but Kanno avoids it by throwing Watson back against the cage.
Watson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Watson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kanno lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Watson is trying to break the clinch but Kanno has him pressed against the cage.
Watson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kanno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kanno blocking some punches.
Watson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kanno throws a punch but it's blocked by Watson.
Kanno throws a head punch that misses.
Watson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kanno swings wildly with an uppercut but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kanno misses with some punches.
Kanno throws a head punch that misses.
Watson has a couple of punches blocked by Kanno.
Watson tries to work over Kanno's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Watson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kanno is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Watson fails to land. #T2#
Kanno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watson prevents a body shot from Kanno.
Kanno misses with some punches.
Watson working aggressively here.
Watson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kanno can't find room to land a body shot as Watson controls the action.
Watson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Watson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kanno's elbow.
Watson throws a head punch that misses.
Watson tries to circle away but Kanno has him pinned against the cage.
Watson working aggressively here.
Kanno prevents Watson from breaking the clinch.
Kanno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watson misses with some punches.
Watson misses with some punches.
Watson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Watson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Watson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kanno swings wildly with an uppercut but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Kanno throws a punch but it's blocked by Watson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Salem Kanno has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Watson blocking some punches.
Watson taking a breather.
Watson has a couple of punches blocked by Kanno.
Kanno misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kanno.
Kanno blocking some punches.
Kanno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kanno misses with a punch on the inside.
Kanno has a couple of punches blocked by Watson.
Kanno lands a left hand that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Kanno misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Watson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watson.
Kanno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kanno misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Watson fails to land. #T4#
Watson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kanno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kanno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kanno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watson misses with some punches.
Watson wants to break free but Kanno has control.
Kanno keeps control of Watson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kanno fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watson wants to get back to striking at distance but Kanno won't allow it.
Watson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kanno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watson throws a head punch that misses.
Kanno has Watson pressed against the cage, preventing Watson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kanno working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watson.
Watson has had enough of the clinch but Kanno keeps him there for the moment.
Watson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watson lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Avery Watson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Watson misses with a double jab. #CL#
Kanno gets a clinch.
Watson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watson is looking to control Kanno's arms but Kanno gets an underhook and turns him. Now Watson has his back to the cage.
Kanno struggles to land a body shot inside as Watson controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Watson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kanno lands with a right to the head.
Kanno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kanno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Watson lands a shot to the body.
Kanno blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kanno working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson wants to stall.
Watson misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Watson breaks the clinch.
Kanno tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Watson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Kanno is looking to clinch.
Watson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Watson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Watson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Watson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kanno sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Watson somewhat.
Kanno throwing a counter right hand but Watson manages to avoid it.
Kanno tries to clinch but Watson is having none of it.
A nice side step and Watson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kanno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Watson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Danga de danga de dang - Watson scores with a four punch combination!
Watson cracks Kanno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Kanno on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Watson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kanno walks into a jab.
Nice body punch from Watson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Watson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kanno, which made it look bad.
Salem Kanno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avery Watson.
Watson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kanno avoids it really well and circles away.
Salem Kanno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanno avoids the body shot from Watson. #T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Watson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Watson with a nice cross.
Watson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kanno walks into a left hand.
Kanno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Watson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kanno wants to clinch
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Watson shoots in for a takedown but Kanno shows good takedown defense.
Watson shoots in and drives through. Kanno sprawls well.
Good shot there by Watson.#T4#
Kanno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Watson lands with a good body shot.
Watson shoots in for a takedown but Kanno shows good takedown defense.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Watson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice takedown defense from Kanno. No joy for Watson on that attempt.
Kanno looks to clinch
and Watson counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Watson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Avery Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Watson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avery Watson!

Event: SSDFN 10: First Kings
Date: Jul 13, 2024

#R1##CL#
Mbare closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Mbare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mbare lands a right hand.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Thompson is trying to drag Mbare to the mat but Mbare just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Mbare misses with some punches.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mbare misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mbare.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mbare.
Mbare is working Thompson over against the ropes.
Thompson looks winded!
Thompson tries to break free but Mbare pushes him back against the ropes.
Mbare lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mbare throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Mbare lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mbare uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Thompson tries to circle away but Mbare has him pinned against the ropes.
Mbare works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mbare definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mbare scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Nice body punch from Mbare.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mbare.
A nice left hand lands by Mbare.
Mbare lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Nice body punch from Mbare - that landed with a thud.
Mbare lands a left hand.
Mbare really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A short right from Mbare on the inside.
A short left from Mbare.
Mbare lands with a light punch inside.
Mbare gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mbare lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mbare lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Wesley Thompson has been cut.
Mbare lands with a right to the head. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mbare.
Mbare lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mbare gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mbare lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Mbare lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mbare makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mbare lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mbare.
Mbare lands a right hand.
Mbare lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mbare gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mbare lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mbare softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Mbare throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Mbare lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Mbare lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards. #T3#
Mbare lands a nice uppercut.
Mbare lands with a light punch inside.
Mbare lands a shot to the body.
Mbare lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mbare lands a right hand.
Mbare lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Thompson is rocked!
A body shot lands from Mbare.
Mbare scores with a shoulder strike.
Thompson tries to circle away but Mbare has him pinned against the ropes.
Mbare is leaning against Thompson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mbare lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Mbare lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mbare lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mbare scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Mbare scores with a shoulder strike.
Mbare lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Mbare lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mbare finish him?
Thompson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mbare seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thompson can turn it around.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mbare.
Mbare scores with a shoulder strike.
Mbare pushes Thompson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mbare scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mbare.
A nice left hand lands by Mbare.
A short right from Mbare.
A short right from Mbare on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Mbare.
Mbare works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T5#
Mbare lands with a short shot to the head.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mbare lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mbare creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
Mbare gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Mbare.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mbare.
Mbare lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Mbare lands an uppercut.
Mbare lands with a light punch inside.
Mbare works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mbare scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mbare works on Thompson's body with a couple of short punches.
Mbare scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mbare is working Thompson over against the ropes.#T6#
Mbare lands with a left to the head.
Mbare lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mbare creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Mbare.
A short left from Mbare.
Mbare throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mbare.
Mbare lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mbare lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Mbare unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Thompson! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Mbare is unloading with more strikes now! Thompson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sidi Mbare!

Event: HFA 7
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Roshan closes the distance and clinches.
Gretty misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roshan.
A short body shot lands from Roshan as the two fighters clinch.
Gretty letting Roshan take a breather here.
Roshan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gretty looking to stall.
Gretty wants to break free but Roshan has control.
A left hand lands to the body for Roshan.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Roshan.
Roshan tries a body shot but Gretty blocks it.
Roshan blocks an elbow strike.
Roshan lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roshan blocks an elbow strike.
Gretty prevents a body shot from Roshan.
Gretty blocks an elbow strike.
Roshan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gretty blocks an elbow strike from Roshan.
Gretty tries to throw a body punch but Roshan avoids it by throwing Gretty back against the cage.
Roshan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gretty.#T1#
Roshan misses with a body punch.
Gretty is trying to break the clinch but Roshan has him pressed against the cage.
Roshan lands with a left to the head.
Roshan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roshan digs a right hand into Gretty's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gretty's gas tank.
Roshan lands a hook that snaps the head of Gretty backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Nervil Gretty has been cut.
Roshan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roshan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gretty.
A hook to the body from Roshan.
A short body shot lands from Roshan as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Roshan.
Roshan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roshan leaning his opponent against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gretty's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Roshan managing to block the knees to the body from Gretty.
Roshan scores with a shot to the side of Gretty's head. #T2#
Roshan taking a breather.
Gretty tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roshan avoids it.
Roshan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roshan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gretty has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Roshan.
Gretty looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Roshan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gretty.
Roshan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A left hand lands to the body for Roshan.
Roshan misses with an elbow over the top.
Roshan works on Gretty's body with a couple of short punches.
Roshan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Roshan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Roshan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roshan.
Gretty prevents a body shot from Roshan.
Roshan is working Gretty over against the cage.
Roshan is leaning against Gretty and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roshan lands with a left to the head.
Roshan lands a body punch.
Gretty is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Roshan.
Roshan lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Roshan.
Roshan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gretty up against the cage.
Roshan lands with a left to the head.
Roshan lands an uppercut.
Roshan is working Gretty over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Roshan.
Roshan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Roshan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gretty blocks it with crossed arms.
Roshan digs a right hand into Gretty's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gretty's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roshan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Roshan controlling the action here for a moment.
Roshan is leaning against Gretty and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roshan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gretty misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roshan.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Roshan has Gretty pressed against the cage, preventing Gretty from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Roshan misses with a body punch.
Roshan misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pasindu Roshan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nervil Gretty's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Roshan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roshan has Gretty pushed against the cage.
Good body shot from Roshan.
Roshan lands a nice uppercut.
Roshan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gretty struggles to land a body shot inside as Roshan controls his hands.
Gretty being controlled against the cage.
Gretty is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roshan is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roshan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gretty has had enough of the clinch but Roshan keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roshan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roshan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gretty misses with an elbow strike.
Gretty working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Roshan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Roshan avoiding damage.
Gretty working hard to break the clinch.
Roshan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Roshan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roshan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Roshan.
Roshan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roshan tries a knee to the head but Gretty blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Roshan.
Gretty pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Roshan.
Roshan prevents Gretty from breaking the clinch.
Roshan lands a nice shot to the body.
Roshan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gretty or not. #T2#
Gretty taking a breather.
Roshan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gretty.
Roshan managing to block the knees to the body from Gretty.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gretty tries to circle away but Roshan has him pinned against the cage.
Gretty takes a shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Roshan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pasindu Roshan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Roshan gets through Gretty's defenses to land a nice 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!
Roshan avoiding damage as Gretty throws knees to the body.
Gretty throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Roshan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gretty looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Roshan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gretty or not.
Roshan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Roshan leaning against his opponent.
Roshan cracks Gretty with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Roshan. #T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Roshan throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roshan.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roshan.
Roshan looking to throw knees to the head but Gretty is blocking nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Roshan.
Roshan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gretty backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Roshan.
A body shot lands from Roshan.
A left hand lands to the body for Roshan.
Roshan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Roshan lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Roshan.
A bit of stalling here from Roshan.
A left hand lands to the body for Roshan.
Gretty wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Roshan digs a right hand underneath Gretty's ribcage. Gretty let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roshan. #T4#
Gretty being controlled against the cage.
Gretty is trying to force a seperation but Roshan has the dominant position.
Roshan'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.
Roshan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Roshan lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Roshan stalling against the cage.
Come on Roshan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Roshan presses Gretty against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pasindu Roshan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nervil Gretty's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gretty stuffs the takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gretty. That's going to slow Roshan down.
Nervil Gretty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roshan shoots in but no luck this time.
Roshan shoots in but Gretty avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nervil Gretty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pasindu Roshan.#CL2#
Roshan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gretty letting Roshan take a breather here.
Gretty working aggressively here.
Roshan lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Gretty's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Roshan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roshan cracks Gretty with a nice body shot.
Roshan works on Gretty's body with a couple of short punches.
Gretty lands a body shot in the clinch.
Roshan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gretty's elbow.
Roshan pushes Gretty back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gretty tries to circle away but Roshan has him pinned against the cage.
Roshan gets through Gretty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roshan throws an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Roshan.
Roshan is leaning against Gretty and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roshan is stalling here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Roshan as Gretty tries to tie him up.
Roshan throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
Roshan works on Gretty's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roshan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roshan is working Gretty over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Roshan.
Roshan is leaning against Gretty and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roshan pushes Gretty back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Roshan scores with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roshan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roshan lands with a right to the head.
Roshan pushes off an throws an elbow but Gretty leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Roshan as the two fighters clinch.
Roshan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Roshan - that landed with a thud.
Roshan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roshan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Nice body punch from Roshan.
Nice body punch from Roshan.
Roshan cracks Gretty with a nice body shot.
Roshan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Roshan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gretty or not.
Roshan is working Gretty over against the cage.
Roshan is struggling to control the position.
Roshan stalling against the cage.
A hook to the body from Roshan.
Roshan lands a nice uppercut.
Roshan blocks the elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Roshan - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Roshan.
Roshan is leaning against Gretty and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Roshan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roshan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Roshan.
Roshan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Roshan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Roshan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roshan digs a right hand into Gretty's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gretty's gas tank.
Roshan slows down the pace here.
Roshan has Gretty pressed against the cage.
Roshan lands a shot to the body.
Roshan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nervil Gretty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pasindu Roshan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gretty wants to break free but Roshan has control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 25:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pasindu Roshan!

Event: SSDFN 9
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Roci darts in and clinches Hill up against the ropes.#BC2#
Roci breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Hill. #CL2#
Roci gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roci stalls.
Roci lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Roci escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Roci fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hill, pushing him back against the ropes.#TD2#
Roci pulls guard.
Hill trying to control but Roci is working from the bottom.
Roci wants to get back to his feet but Hill passes into half guard.
Roci really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roci is trying to stand back up but Hill is controlling him #SUB#
Hill is looking for a kimura but Roci is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hill to get the leverage. #T1#
Hill is just content to waste time from the top position. Roci takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #ES2#
Roci scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Hill tries to keep at a distance but Roci has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hill jumps guard but Roci turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Hill looking to stall. #TD2#
Roci has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hill uses from the top position.
Hill has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roci is proving hard to escape from.
Hill looking to sit in guard and control but Roci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Hill throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Roci wants to stand but Hill has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Roci wants to stand and escape but instead Hill has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Hill pushes down on Roci's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Hill is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roci defends it well.
Hill is pressing down on Roci's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roci is holding on for now.
Roci has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T3#
Hill tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Roci tries to kick Hill off but Hill keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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.
Hill wants to take a breather but Roci is having none of it.
Hill is breathing heavily.
Roci wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roci swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Roci closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Roci breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Roci takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Roci scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roci creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD2#
Roci jumps guard. #SU#
Hill decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Roci, up you get! #CL2#
Roci clinches up against the ropes.
Roci lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Roci drags the fight down to the ground.
Roci wants to stand and escape but Hill is having none of it. #T5#
Hill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hill is looking to stand up but Roci won't let him.
Hill looking to pass the guard.
Roci wants to get back to his feet but Hill is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T6#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL2#
Roci fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hill, pushing him back against the ropes.
Roci misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Roci.
Hill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roci has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hill avoiding damage as Roci throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roci.
Roci makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roci.
Roci scores with a hook to the body.
Roci softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Roci lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Roci. #BC2#
Roci manages to break the clinch.
Xhek Roci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Roci clinches up against the ropes.#T7#
Nice body punch from Roci - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Roci breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Roci closes the distance and clinches.
Roci lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Roci manages to pull guard.
Roci is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hill trying to stand up but can't free himself from Roci's guard.
Roci wants to get back to his feet but Hill is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T8##ES2#
Roci uses the ropes to get back to his feet. #CL2#
Roci closes the distance and pushes Hill back into the ropes.
Roci scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roci lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Roci jumps into guard, dragging Hill to the mat.
Hill won't allow Roci to get back to his feet.
Roci avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roci is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T9##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Roci gets a clinch.
Roci lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Roci ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Roci no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hill wants to get up but he can't break Roci's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Roci wants to stand but Hill is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Xhek Roci dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R2##CL2#
Roci forces Hill back against the ropes and clinches.#TD2#
Roci manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hill has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roci is proving hard to escape from.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Roci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roci is looking to stand up but Hill isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roci swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Hill would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roci works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Roci utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Roci has Hill up against the ropes in a clinch. #BC2#
Roci breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Roci gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hill misses with a body punch.
Roci controlling the action here for a moment. #TD2#
Roci pulls guard. #T2#
Hill prevents Roci from getting back to his feet.
Hill postures up in Roci's guard and throws a big left but Roci blocks it.
Roci wants to stand but Hill is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roci can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Hill wants to stand but Roci is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Amir Hill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Roci gets a clinch. #TD2#
Roci decides to pull guard.
Hill trying to control but Roci is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hill is looking to stand up but Roci won't let him.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Roci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Roci keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Roci has momentary wrist control but Hill slips an elbow through the middle.
Roci wants to stand up but Hill is controlling him.
Roci has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Hill gets tackled into the ropes by Roci. Roci maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Roci jumps guard and drags Hill to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hill with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Roci is retaining full guard. #T5#
Hill trying to move into half guard but instead Roci has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Roci wanted to stand there but Hill had control of the position. #SU2#
Roci gets to his feet - Hill follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Hill tries to keep at a distance but Roci has taken the fight into the clinch.
Xhek Roci seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Roci taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Roci stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Roci.
Roci holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Roci throws a knee to the head but misses. #T6#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Roci as Hill tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Roci breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Roci moves into the clinch.
Roci lands a shot to the body.#TD2#
Roci jumps guard and drags Hill to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Roci is looking to stand up but Hill isn't so interested in that idea. #T7#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Roci is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Roci instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Roci's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T8#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL2#
Roci gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roci lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Roci. #BC2#
Roci breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Roci has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Roci jumps guard and drags Hill to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Roci is looking to stand up but Hill isn't so interested in that idea.
Xhek Roci is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hill trying to control but Roci is working from the bottom.
Hill won't allow Roci to get back to his feet.
Hill would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T9#
Roci is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Xhek Roci has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Roci wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hill manages to pass to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roci looks like he's trying to stand up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 18:20
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 18:20
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 18:20

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xhek Roci!

Event: OPG 5: Ngata vs Adam Jr.
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
Whitaker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wulansari checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Wulansari gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wulansari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Wulansari jumps guard and drags Whitaker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Whitaker works over Wulansari with some ground and pound from guard.
Wulansari wants to stand and escape but Whitaker is having none of it.
Whitaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Wulansari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitaker stops Wulansari from standing up.
Whitaker trying to control but Wulansari is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wulansari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wulansari wants to stand and escape but Whitaker is having none of it. #T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Whitaker fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Wulansari takes the fight into the clinch.
Whitaker is looking to break free of the clinch but Wulansari has double underhooks. #BC2#
Wulansari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Wulansari closes the distance and pushes Whitaker back into the cage.#TD2#
Wulansari successfully pulls guard.
Whitaker scoring with some ground and pound.
Wulansari keeping moving, preventing Whitaker from controlling successfully.
Wulansari wants to get back to his feet but Whitaker is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Whitaker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Whitaker trying to control but Wulansari is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wulansari can do anything to dispel that myth.
Whitaker looking to sit in guard and control but Wulansari gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wulansari tries to stand but Whitaker is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Whitaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Whitaker wants to sweep but no luck.
Wulansari would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rio Wulansari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Wulansari rushes Whitaker and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Wulansari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rio Wulansari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Wulansari has closed the distance and engaged Whitaker in a clinch. #TD2#
Wulansari jumps guard and drags Whitaker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4#
Whitaker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wulansari is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Whitaker is controlling him.
Wulansari keeping moving, preventing Whitaker from controlling successfully.
Whitaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Whitaker prevents Wulansari from getting back to his feet.
Whitaker wants to control from the top but Wulansari keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wulansari wants to stand up but Whitaker is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rio Wulansari dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Wulansari gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Wulansari pulls guard effortlessly.
Whitaker won't allow Wulansari to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Whitaker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wulansari is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wulansari has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Wulansari wants to stand and escape but instead Whitaker has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker wants to control from the top but Wulansari keeps moving.
Wulansari wants to stand up but Whitaker is controlling him. #T1#
Whitaker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wulansari is proving hard to escape from.
Whitaker wants to control from the top but Wulansari keeps moving.
Whitaker is really struggling to control Wulansari but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wulansari wants to get back to his feet but Whitaker passes into half guard.
Whitaker is pressing down on Wulansari's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wulansari is holding on for now. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wulansari is looking to escape.
Wulansari taking some punishment here, with Whitaker in his half guard.
Wulansari is trying to stand back up but Whitaker is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitaker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wulansari does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Whitaker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wulansari is looking to escape.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wulansari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whitaker throws a right and a left that Wulansari avoids nicely. #CL2#
Wulansari gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3##TD2#
Wulansari decides to pull guard.
Whitaker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wulansari's head.
Wulansari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whitaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Wulansari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whitaker is standing up over Wulansari. Wulansari looks to escape but Whitaker dives into side control. #T4#
Wulansari pushes Whitaker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Whitaker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Whitaker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Whitaker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wulansari is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Whitaker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Whitaker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Whitaker dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Whitaker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#CUT#It looks like Rio Wulansari has been cut.
Wulansari keeping moving, preventing Whitaker from controlling successfully.
Whitaker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wulansari has a closed guard, preventing Whitaker from standing up.
Wulansari wants to stand but Whitaker is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Wulansari manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Wulansari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Wulansari closes the distance and pushes Whitaker back into the cage.#T1#
Whitaker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wulansari gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Whitaker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wulansari walks away with a smile on his face. Whitaker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Wulansari fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Whitaker, pushing him back against the cage.
Whitaker has had enough of the clinch but Wulansari keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Wulansari drags the fight down to the ground.
Whitaker won't allow Wulansari to get back to his feet.
Whitaker looking to sit in guard and control but Wulansari gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Whitaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Whitaker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wulansari is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wulansari prevents Whitaker from getting back to his feet.
Wulansari stopping the sweep attempt from Whitaker.
Wulansari postures up.
Wulansari wants to stand but Whitaker is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jesus Whitaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Wulansari closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Whitaker managing to block the knees to the body from Wulansari.
A body shot lands from Wulansari.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wulansari stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Wulansari on the inside.
Wulansari gets underhooks to prevent Whitaker's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Whitaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Wulansari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Wulansari moves into the clinch successfully.
Whitaker goes for a takedown attempt but Wulansari pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Wulansari takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Wulansari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Wulansari clinches with his opponent.
Wulansari fails to pull guard. #T4#
Wulansari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Whitaker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Whitaker is trying to pull guard but Wulansari turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wulansari taking a breather.
Wulansari tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Whitaker smiles and moves away.
Whitaker moves in looking to clinch but Wulansari pushes him off.#CL2#
Wulansari clinches with his opponent.
Whitaker tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Wulansari pulls guard successfully.
Wulansari wants to get back to his feet but Whitaker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Wulansari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rio Wulansari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wulansari has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rio Wulansari!

Event: NYF Fight Night 34
Date: Jul 04, 2024

#R1#
Juuj rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pervais moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yargon Juuj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pervais dives in and grabs Juuj's left leg, looking for a takedown. Juuj pushes down on Pervais's head and hops out.
Pervais throws a nice looking combination but Juuj bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Juuj drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pervais sprawls and moves away.
Pervais throws a head kick but Juuj moves out of range.
Juuj half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Juuj slaps away a takedown attempt from Pervais, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pervais tries to close the distance and clinch but Juuj swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Juuj wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pervais looks winded!
Juuj lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pervais looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pervais doesn't manage to clinch there - Juuj circles away.
Juuj changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pervais bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Juuj comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Pervais falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Pervais was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yargon Juuj!

Event: HFA 6
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1##TD#
Arredondo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fisher sprawls well initially but Arredondo persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU#
Arredondo decides to stand up.
Arredondo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fisher's waist but Fisher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arredondo off to one side.
Fisher's coach down at Cozad MMA Montreal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fisher's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Arredondo is defended easily by Fisher.
Fisher steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Arredondo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fisher counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Arredondo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Fisher finds it's way through Arredondo's defenses. #CL2#
Fisher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arredondo tries to pull guard but Fisher forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Arredondo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arredondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fisher moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Arredondo. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arredondo closes the distance and clinches up with Fisher, looking for a takedown. Arredondo pushes Fisher against the cage but Fisher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fisher scores with a shot to the body.
Arredondo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fisher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Arredondo misses with a takedown attempt - Fisher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Arredondo is breathing heavily.#CL#
Arredondo clinches with his opponent.
Arredondo has Fisher pressed against the cage, preventing Fisher from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Arredondo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arredondo swats away the attempt to clinch by Fisher.
Arredondo gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Arredondo tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Fisher is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Arredondo buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Arredondo!! Arredondo is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Fisher throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anal Fisher!
Post fight, an emotional Anal Fisher said 'IMA GO HIT A CRACK PIPE AND THROW SOME ONES ON SOME THICC LATINAS AT MY LOCAL 7/11. PEACE OUT DORKS'.

Event: OPG: Fight Night 1
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Bobby dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marcenaro. That did some damage!#TD2#
Marcenaro throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bobby tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marcenaro is in Bobby's guard.
Marcenaro postures up and lands a big shot to Bobby's brow. #SU2#
Bobby is working an open guard so Marcenaro takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Bobby.#CL2#
Marcenaro clinches with his opponent.
Bobby on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Marcenaro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bobby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marcenaro doesn't seem bothered though.
Marcenaro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcenaro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Marcenaro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marcenaro works his foot free and advances to mount.
Marcenaro scoring with strikes but Bobby is staying in there.
Marcenaro controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Let's hope that Marcenaro 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.#SUB2#
Marcenaro throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Bobby has his hands clasped together but Marcenaro breaks the hold and Bobby is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Marcenaro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alen Marcenaro!
A less than humble Alen Marcenaro misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: HFA Fight Night 1
Date: Jun 26, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Yoo.
Silva pushes Yoo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Silva. #TD#
Yoo pulls Silva into guard.
Yoo is trying to control the position but Silva postures up. #SUB#
Yoo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Yoo pulls Silva in to control the position.
Silva tries to stand but Yoo is controlling from the bottom.
Yoo trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yoo is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Silva frees his head nicely. Oh but Yoo has switched to an armbar! Silva is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Soo Young Yoo!
After winning the bout, Soo Young Yoo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2024

#R1##TD#
Dirksz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alghool wants to get back to his feet.
Alghool is refusing to be controlled, as Dirksz sits in half guard.
Alghool pushes Dirksz off looking to stand but Dirksz dives back in and keeps control.
Dirksz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alghool is trying to stand back up but Dirksz is controlling him
Alghool really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dirksz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dirksz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alghool tries to kick Dirksz off but Dirksz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alghool can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Alghool on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #CUT#It looks like Hamza Alghool has been cut.
Dirksz wants to get back to his feet.
Dirksz trying to control the action but Alghool is working from the bottom.
Dirksz is really struggling to control Alghool but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Alghool is trying to stand up here but Dirksz is controlling him well.
Dirksz wants to stand up but Alghool has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alghool tries to clinch there but Dirksz circles away. #CL2#
Alghool moves into range and clinches up with Dirksz.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dirksz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A hook to the body from Alghool.
Dirksz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alghool walks away with a smile on his face. Dirksz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Alghool has closed the distance and engaged Dirksz in a clinch.
Alghool digs a right hand into Dirksz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dirksz's gas tank.
Alghool presses Dirksz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dirksz tries to break free but Alghool pushes him back against the cage.
Dirksz jumps guard but Alghool turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dirksz trying to control the position but instead, Alghool has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dirksz into the cage.
Alghool pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Alghool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Dirksz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Dirksz gets tackled into the cage by Alghool. Alghool maintains the clinch.
Alghool lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dirksz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dirksz tries for a takedown but Alghool manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arctic Dirksz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Alghool.
Alghool lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alghool works on Dirksz's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alghool.
Dirksz is trying to pull guard but Alghool has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Alghool.
Dirksz is breathing heavily.
Alghool scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Alghool.
Alghool lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dirksz.#BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Alghool gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Alghool scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alghool is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alghool digs a right hand into Dirksz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dirksz's gas tank.
Dirksz being controlled against the cage.
Good body shot from Alghool.
Alghool scores with a shoulder strike.
Alghool lands a shot to the body.
Dirksz can't get the takedown.
Alghool pushes Dirksz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Alghool.
Alghool leaning against his opponent. #BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Alghool has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hamza Alghool dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hamza Alghool's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Alghool tries to clinch up.
Dirksz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Alghool clinches up with Dirksz and pushes him back against the cage.
Alghool is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dirksz is defending well for now.
Alghool prevents the takedown attempt.
Alghool digs a right hand into Dirksz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dirksz's gas tank.
Alghool digs a right hand underneath Dirksz's ribcage. Dirksz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alghool lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alghool stalling.
Alghool leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dirksz is trying to break the clinch but Alghool is controlling him.
Alghool has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right handed body shot lands from Alghool.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Alghool tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dirksz avoids it.
Dirksz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alghool holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alghool - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hamza Alghool.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dirksz. #CL2#
Alghool clinches.
Alghool is working Dirksz over against the cage.
Alghool lands a hook that snaps the head of Dirksz backwards.
Alghool effectively controlling the action here.
Dirksz is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arctic Dirksz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Alghool taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alghool is looking to clinch but Dirksz is avoiding it. #CL2#
Alghool rushes Dirksz and presses him up against the cage.
Dirksz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alghool gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alghool works on Dirksz's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dirksz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alghool has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dirksz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirksz tries for a takedown but Alghool manages to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Alghool as the two fighters clinch.
Hamza Alghool seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Alghool as the two fighters 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!
Nice body punch from Alghool - that landed with a thud.
Alghool stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Dirksz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alghool just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alghool lands a body shot.
Dirksz has had enough of the clinch but Alghool keeps him there for the moment.
Alghool stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alghool landing knees to the body.
Alghool slowing the pace effectively.
Alghool lands an elbow inside.
Alghool lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dirksz.#BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alghool tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dirksz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dirksz feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Alghool clinches up with Dirksz and pushes him back against the cage.
Dirksz avoids a wild elbow strike from Alghool.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alghool.
Dirksz tries to pull guard but Alghool holds him up against the cage and eventually Dirksz drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Alghool pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Dirksz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alghool tries to clinch but Dirksz moves out of range.
Dirksz throws a big counter combination but Alghool scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Alghool moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Alghool.
Dirksz is trying to pull guard but Alghool turns him against the cage and we stay in 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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alghool.
Alghool lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Alghool.
Dirksz takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Alghool.
The referee calls for Alghool to work.
A short left from Alghool.
Alghool has Dirksz pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hamza Alghool showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hamza Alghool's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
Dirksz has a takedown stuffed.
Hamza Alghool is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL#
Dirksz moves into the clinch successfully.
Alghool pushes Dirksz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dirksz wants a takedown but no success here.
Dirksz looking to slow down the pace here.
Dirksz is stalling here.
Alghool gets through Dirksz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alghool lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dirksz backwards. #BC2#
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Alghool clinches. #T1#
Dirksz fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arctic Dirksz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alghool pushes Dirksz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alghool is pushing Dirksz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alghool lands a shot to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dirksz wants to break free but Alghool has control.
Alghool lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Alghool escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hamza Alghool is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dirksz swats away the attempt to clinch by Alghool.#T2##CL2#
Alghool clinches up against the cage.
Alghool lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alghool blocks a body shot from Dirksz.
Dirksz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alghool smiles and moves away.
Dirksz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dirksz throws the kick towards the body but Alghool avoids it.#CL2#
Alghool has Dirksz up against the cage in a clinch.
Dirksz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alghool is keeping busy.
Dirksz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alghool to keep the fight standing.
Alghool digs a right hand into Dirksz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dirksz's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dirksz fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3#
Dirksz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alghool pressing his opponent against the cage.
Alghool is working Dirksz over against the cage.
Dirksz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dirksz is working for takedown but Alghool is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Alghool breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Alghool closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alghool blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dirksz tries to stall but Alghool uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alghool scores with a shot to the side of Dirksz's head. #T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Alghool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hamza Alghool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Alghool clinches.
Alghool lands a body shot.
Alghool throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Alghool.
Good body shot from Alghool.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dirksz looking to slow down the pace here.
A hook to the body from Alghool.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamza Alghool!

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