Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: FREAKSHOW 11
Date: Mar 26, 2025

#R1#
Orton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bartlett misses with a body shot.
Bartlett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orton was well out of range. Poor timing from Bartlett.
Orton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bartlett lands a jab.
Orton shoots in and drives through. Bartlett sprawls well.
Orton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Orton on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#Orton is rocked!
Bartlett drops Orton with a huge uppercut! Orton drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Bartlett is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Bartlett!
A relieved looking Bryan Bartlett thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: FREAKSHOW 9
Date: Mar 12, 2025

#R1##CL#
Robber fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the ropes.
McGregor wants a takedown but no success here.
Robber lands an elbow inside that McGregor shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Conor McGregor has been cut.
Robber lands an elbow inside that McGregor shrugs off. #ROC#McGregor is rocked!
McGregor taking a breather.
McGregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Robber finish him?
I was talking to Robber's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Robber unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGregor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGregor wants a takedown.
McGregor seems to have recovered his senses.
McGregor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Robber is keeping busy.
McGregor throws a punch but it's blocked by Robber.
Robber landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McGregor looks winded!
Robber has McGregor pressed up against the ropes in a tight Thai clinch. McGregor is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Robber - that's hurt McGregor badly! Oh, another knee lands and McGregor is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but McGregor doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Grave Robber!
Grave Robber managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!), into his post fight interview.

Event: MMA Hype -40-
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1##TD#
Salerno closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tant did well to prevent Salerno getting side control.
Tant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Salerno's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Salerno's back!
Tant trying to control momentarily.
Tant has the hooks in. Salerno is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Tant looking to break Salerno's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Salerno remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tant will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Salerno is in a bad position with Tant working for a choke. Salerno manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Salerno content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salerno wants to control from the top but Tant keeps moving.
Salerno distracts Tant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tant wants to get back to his feet but Salerno is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Salerno looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salerno working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tant's head.#T1#
Salerno chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Salerno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Salerno cracks Tant with a solid left hand.
Salerno content to stall in guard here.
Tant has momentary wrist control but Salerno slips an elbow through the middle.
Salerno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salerno looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tant is trying to control the position but Salerno postures up.
Salerno makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Salerno landing some decent shots from guard.
Salerno pushes down on Tant's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Salerno passes to side control.
Salerno working the body and head with strikes.
Tant struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Salerno is trying to get an arm triangle but Tant is defending well.
Salerno working the head with strikes.
Salerno lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Tant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salerno in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Salerno in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tant takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Salerno scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tant to see if he's OK.
Salerno tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tant's legs.
Salerno advances to full mount.
The referee warns Tant that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Salerno breaks from Tant's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tant is in a horrible position here. Salerno smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #ROC#Tant is rocked!
Salerno lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tant is still in real trouble! Can Salerno finish him?
Salerno looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Tant covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radley Salerno!

Event: Old Man Li Needs His Juice
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Martinez throws a series of punches but Baetens avoids them all with ease.
Martinez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baetens tries to close the distance and clinch but Martinez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martinez is looking for the big counter here.
Baetens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Baetens backs off Martinez throws a huge counter combo but Baetens manages to avoid it all.
Baetens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martinez defends it nicely.
Martinez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Martinez is looking to score with low kicks.
Baetens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baetens throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Martinez.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baetens.
As Baetens backs off Martinez throws a huge counter combo but Baetens manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Baetens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baetens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Martinez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baetens.
Martinez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Baetens checks a leg kick.
Martinez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Baetens was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinez.
Martinez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baetens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martinez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Baetens has his takedown stuffed
and Martinez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Martinez throws a combination. Baetens tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kino Martinez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martinez misses with a few strikes there.
Baetens dodges the punch combination from Martinez.
Martinez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baetens circles away quickly and effectively.#T2##CL#
Baetens moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Baetens successfully pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Baetens working a defensive guard here.
Martinez throwing strikes from guard but Baetens blocks nicely.
Baetens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Martinez content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Baetens has locked up a guillotine! Baetens's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Martinez is holding on here and Baetens must be using up a lot of energy. Martinez has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Baetens gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lorenzo Baetens!

Event: RMMA - Fight Night 3
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Anderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Anderson misses the jab.
Smokey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice body kick from Anderson.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smokey was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smokey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Smokey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson misses with a lunging right hand
and Smokey counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smokey lands with a nice body punch.
Smokey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smokey misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Anderson looks to land a combination but Smokey avoids it well.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smokey.
A nice side step and Smokey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
An inside leg kick from Anderson misses.
Smokey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anderson with a body shot.
Anderson tries to clinch but Smokey is having none of it.
Anderson tries to work over Smokey's front leg with a kick but Smokey checks it.
Anderson throws an off balance right hand
and Smokey counters with a nice body shot.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smokey manages to avoid it.
Anderson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smokey.
It seemed like Smokey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Anderson scores with a hook.
Anderson wants to clinch
enabling Smokey to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Anderson tries to land a leg kick but Smokey saw it coming and moves away.
Smokey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smokey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smokey misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smokey counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Smokey swings widly with a right hand
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Anderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Smokey is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smokey! But no joy.
Smokey connects with a body shot.
Smokey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Smokey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Smokey pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Anderson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smokey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smokey misses with a straight right.
Anderson lands with an overhand left.
Anderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smokey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smokey misses with a wild body shot.
Smokey swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson throws a push kick but Smokey slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Anderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Anderson throws a head kick but Smokey moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Smokey might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Anderson has got the better of the exchanges.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smokey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Smokey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smokey throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Smokey manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smokey dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Smokey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smokey 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.
Smokey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Anderson throws a series of punches but Smokey moves out of range.
Smokey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smokey just manages to avoid it.
Smokey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smokey! But no joy.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Smokey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smokey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smokey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anderson thinking.
Anderson throws a lazy head kick
and Smokey counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Smokey misses.
Smokey jabs at Anderson's body.
Anderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Smokey should have avoided that one.
Smokey blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smokey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anderson with a body shot.#T3#
Smokey checks a low kick from Anderson.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smokey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smokey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anderson.
Anderson tries to clinch but Smokey is having none of it.
Smokey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anderson misses the jab.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot by Anderson.#T4#
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Smokey.
It seemed like Smokey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frank Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smokey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Smokey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smokey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smokey blocks a head kick by Anderson.
Smokey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smokey.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smokey ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Smokey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anderson throws a lazy head kick
enabling Smokey to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Frank Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Anderson.
Smokey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Frank Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson misses with a kick to the body
and Smokey counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Smokey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Smokey.
Smokey checks a low kick from Anderson.
Anderson misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Smokey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson closes the distance but Smokey moves to the side
and Smokey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Nice shot by Anderson.
Anderson throws the left hand but Smokey avoids the punch easily.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
enabling Smokey to counter with a crisp jab.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Smokey lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anderson slips a jab from Smokey.
Smokey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Smokey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Anderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smokey lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Smokey avoids them all with ease.
Smokey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smokey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smokey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anderson throws a lazy body kick
letting Smokey counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smokey looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Smokey slips under a jab.#T3#
Anderson slips under a jab from Smokey.
Smokey misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Smokey slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
It seemed like Smokey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A lazy left from Smokey finds it's target.
Smokey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smokey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smokey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Smokey looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Smokey takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Smokey avoids them all with ease.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses.
Smokey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Bear Smokey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Smokey counters with a right hand to the body.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Anderson!

Event: Umar's back! Watch out Captain
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Fields swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Fields backs off Baetens throws a huge counter combo but Fields manages to avoid it all.
Fields swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baetens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baetens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fields as he avoids it easily.
Fields looks to land a right hand but Baetens moved out of range.
Fields fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Fields misses the target.
Fields scores with a hook to the body. Baetens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fields connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fields misses with a straight left.
Baetens wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fields fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fields fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baetens's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fields connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Baetens scrambles back to his feet.
A combination from Baetens does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Fields tries to keep at a distance but Baetens has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baetens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fields lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Baetens avoiding damage. #TD2#
Baetens gets control of Fields's arms and successfully pulls guard. Baetens will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fields throws an elbow that misses. Baetens uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fields's guard. Nice move by Baetens!#REVB#
Fields keeping moving, preventing Baetens from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Baetens decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Baetens works over Fields's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Baetens clinches up with Fields and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Fields.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fields just misses with a elbow thrown towards Baetens's brow. #BC2#
Baetens breaks from the clinch.
Fields smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baetens with a poor takedown
and Fields cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fields crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Baetens - the referee stops the clock and Fields gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Baetens. Fields manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
Fields clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fields.
Baetens keeps control of Fields as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baetens keeps control of Fields as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Baetens drags the fight down to the ground.
Fields trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fields in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fields loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baetens looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Baetens is continuing to stall.
Fields postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Baetens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baetens has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fields throws an elbow that misses. Baetens uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fields's guard. Nice move by Baetens!#REVB#
Fields keeping moving, preventing Baetens from controlling successfully.
Fields wants to get back to his feet but Baetens is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baetens slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fields throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Baetens advances position into side control!
Fields is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
Fields is not content to let Baetens control the position.
Fields is trying to buck Baetens off.
Fields bucks up and tries to throw Baetens off but instead Baetens has got his back!
Baetens tries to keep control of the position but Fields is staying busy.
Fields is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #ES#
Fields is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Baetens off. It looks like it's working - Baetens slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Fields displaying calm under pressure there.
Baetens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fields swivels and escapes.
Darius Fields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorenzo Baetens.
Baetens slips a jab and a cross from Fields.
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 Darius Fields will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Fields uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baetens has time to react.
Fields lands with a hook. Baetens tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fields scores with a punch to the head.
Darius Fields is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fields throws a series of punches but Baetens moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Fields lands an impressive looking overhand right. Baetens doesn't seem phased though.
Fields catches Baetens with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Baetens shoots in for a takedown but Fields shows good takedown defense.
Fields scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baetens doesn't seem bothered though.
Baetens walks into a jab.
Darius Fields is winning the standup battle so far.
Baetens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baetens checks a leg kick nicely.
Fields connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Baetens momentarily.
Fields misses with a body shot.
Fields is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baetens can do to turn this around?#CL#
Fields has Baetens up against the cage in a clinch.
Fields pushes Baetens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Fields escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Baetens ducks right into an uppercut from Fields. #ROC#Baetens is rocked!
Fields connects with a nice cross there... Baetens is looking wobbly and Fields recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Baetens to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Fields jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Darius Fields!
Darius Fields tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Sunrise 15
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Boone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mabab is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Mabab has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boone is trying to break free.
Boone can't break the clinch.
Boone can't break the clinch.
Boone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mabab stalling the fight.
Mabab stalling against the ropes.
Mabab gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Mabab stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Mabab breaks from the clinch.
Mabab misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Mabab moves into the clinch.#T1#
Boone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mabab will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boone up against the ropes.
Boone wants to get back to striking at distance but Mabab won't allow it.
Mabab taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mabab keeps control of Boone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Mabab breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boone throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Mabab counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mabab.
Boone is trying to force a seperation but Mabab has the dominant position.#BC#
Mabab escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Mabab has managed to clinch.
Mabab slows down the pace here. #T2#
Boone is trying to force a seperation but Mabab has the dominant position.#BC#
Mabab breaks the clinch.
Boone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mabab counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Mabab closes the distance and clinches.
Boone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boone is trying to break free.
Boone can't break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC#
Mabab manages to break the clinch.
Boone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mabab counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kebab Mabab dominated that round.
That's time! Mabab's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mabab dodges the punch combination from Boone.
It appears Mabab was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mabab is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boone can do to turn this around?
Boone throws a combination that misses
and Mabab counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kebab Mabab is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mabab showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boone.
Boone misses with a lunging right hand
and Mabab counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mabab was well out of range. Poor timing from Boone.#CL#
Mabab closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone tries to break free but Mabab pushes him back against the ropes.
Mabab displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boone up against the ropes.
Mabab keeps control of Boone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1##BC#
Mabab manages to break the clinch.
Boone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mabab throws a big counter combination but Boone scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Mabab closes the distance and pushes Boone back into the ropes.#BC#
Mabab breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mabab counters with a left and a right that stings Boone.
Boone is breathing heavily.
Mabab throws a push kick but Boone slaps the foot to one side.
Despite the aggression on Boone's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mabab throws a push kick but Boone slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Mabab gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boone is trying to push Mabab away but Mabab has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Boone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've been informed that Boone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Come on Mabab - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2#
Boone tries to break the clinch but Mabab is controlling the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mabab.#BC#
Mabab's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boone avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Mabab closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Mabab's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Mabab darts in and clinches Boone up against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Mabab has Boone pressed against the ropes, preventing Boone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mabab has Boone pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Mabab manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kebab Mabab dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Mabab manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Mabab closes the distance and pushes Boone back into the ropes.#BC#
Mabab breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boone thows a leg kick but Mabab checks it
and Mabab cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boone tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Mabab gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone is trying to break free.
Boone wants to break free but Mabab has control.
Boone is trying to break free.
Boone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T1##BC#
Mabab breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mabab throws a right and a left that Boone avoids nicely.
Boone throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Mabab has managed to clinch.
Mabab prevents Boone from breaking the clinch.
Mabab displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boone up against the ropes.#BC#
Mabab's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mabab avoids the head kick by Boone.
Mabab throws the kick towards the body but Boone avoids it.#CL#
Mabab clinches with his opponent.
Boone wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Boone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boone tries to break free but Mabab pushes him back against the ropes.
Boone is looking to break free of the clinch but Mabab has double underhooks.
Mabab content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Boone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mabab has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Mabab breaks the clinch. #CL#
Mabab moves into the clinch.
Mabab avoiding damage. #BC#
Mabab escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Remington Boone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kebab Mabab is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mabab makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kebab Mabab showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mabab 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kebab Mabab!

Event: FREAKSHOW 6
Date: Feb 19, 2025

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Robber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Robber tries to close the distance and clinch but Orton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robber sprawls well. Robber wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Orton gets slowly back to his feet.
Robber tries to clinch up but Orton circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Robber moves into the clinch successfully.
Robber prevents a body shot from Orton.
Robber tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Robber is working Orton over against the ropes.
Robber using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robber tries a knee to the head but Orton blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Robber.
Robber working Orton over with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robber.
Robber lands an elbow inside that Orton shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Orton breaks the clinch. #T1#
Robber wants to clinch up but Orton keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Robber clinches with his opponent.
Robber lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Robber.
Orton looks winded!
Orton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robber has him pressed against the ropes.
Robber digs a right hand underneath Orton's ribcage. Orton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A knee to the head by Robber. #ROC#Orton is rocked!
Knees in the clinch landing for Robber.
Orton is still on wobbly legs! Can Robber finish him?
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Robber obliges.
Robber landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Robber scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robber unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Orton! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Robber is unloading with more strikes now! Orton drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grave Robber!
Grave Robber took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: FREAKSHOW 6
Date: Feb 19, 2025

#R1#
Green throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Green backs off McGregor throws a huge counter combo but Green manages to avoid it all.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily.
Green defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McGregor.
McGregor tries to clinch up but Green circles away and keeps his distance.
McGregor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
McGregor moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Green manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green lands a nice hook to McGregor's body. McGregor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Green smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGregor wants to clinch.#T1##KD#
Green sends McGregor crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Green is motioning to the referee to let McGregor up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#McGregor is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Conor McGregor has been cut.
Green throws a pinpoint strike between McGregor's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends McGregor crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Green scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Calvin Green!
Post fight, an emotional Calvin Green said 'Shout out to the Fighter Factory. The Best Gym with the Best Coaches in the WORLD! Props to my opponent, I'm gunna be back in the gym tomorrow but not after celebrating! Thank you everyone!'.

Event: Sunrise 14
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Hinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klein throws out the jab.
Hinson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Klein manages to circle out of the way.
Klein throws a right hand that misses
and Hinson counters with a straight right hand.
Klein scores with a jab. Hinson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Klein misses with a straight left.
Hinson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Klein manages to circle out of the way.
Klein lands a jab to the head.
Klein throws a lazy right hand but Hinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klein with a nice cross.
Klein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klein throws a right hand that misses
and Hinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klein throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Hinson counters with a beautiful hook that drops Klein to the mat! Will Klein be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Hinson to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Klein is up. He looks OK to continue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klein misses with an uppercut
and Hinson counters with a huge right that knocks Klein out cold! Hinson is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaladin Hinson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2025

#R1#
Beale connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fonseca throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beale.
It looked like Beale was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fonseca.
Fonseca misses with a lunging right hand
and Beale counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fonseca misses with a double jab.
Fonseca rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fonseca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fonseca swings for the body but Beale moves out of range.
A combination from Fonseca does no damage.
Fonseca tries to bum rush Beale with a series of wild strikes but Beale uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fonseca leaves Beale with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fonseca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beale tries for a takedown but Fonseca sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fonseca misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beale slips a jab and a cross from Fonseca.
Beale dodges the punch combination from Fonseca.
Beale was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Beale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fonseca.
Beale is looking to clinch. #T1#
Beale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fonseca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beale lands a two punch combo.
Fonseca throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beale looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fonseca misses with the combination.
Fonseca looks winded!#CL#
Beale takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Beale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Beale gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Beale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beale tries to clinch up but Fonseca circles away and keeps his distance.
Fonseca misses with a body shot.
Fonseca avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Beale slips under a jab.
Beale is looking for a counter combo.
Beale shoots in for a takedown but Fonseca shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leroy Beale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fonseca misses with a lunging right hand
and Beale counters with a head kick. That will keep Fonseca thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Faust Fonseca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beale shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fonseca sprawls well. Fonseca wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beale gets slowly back to his feet.
Beale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fonseca was well out of range. Poor timing from Beale.
Fonseca misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fonseca has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Fonseca throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Beale counters with a head kick. That will keep Fonseca thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL#
Beale forces Fonseca back against the cage and clinches.
Fonseca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beale's elbow.
Fonseca tries to circle away but Beale has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Beale breaks from the clinch.
Fonseca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fonseca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beale was well out of range. Poor timing from Fonseca.
It looked like Beale was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fonseca misses with a wild body shot.
Beale fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Beale tries to clinch up but Fonseca circles away and keeps his distance.
Beale throws a series of strikes that have Fonseca backpedaling.
Donk. Fonseca catches Beale right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Leroy Beale has been cut.
Fonseca lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beale circles away quickly and effectively.
Fonseca circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Fonseca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fonseca circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beale fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Fonseca.
Fonseca misses with a two punch combination.
Beale moves out of range of the strikes.
Beale shoots in and drives through. Fonseca sprawls well.
Fonseca throws a hook to the side of Beale's head but Beale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beale throws a big counter combination but Fonseca scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fonseca lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beale tries for a takedown but Fonseca sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beale misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Beale fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fonseca, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Beale breaks from the clinch.
Beale throws a nice looking combination but Fonseca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fonseca misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Beale counters with a big head kick but Fonseca shrugs it off.
Beale buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Faust Fonseca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beale tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fonseca paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Fonseca. Beautiful body shot.
Fonseca slaps away a takedown attempt from Beale, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Beale tries to clinch but Fonseca is having none of it.
Beale shoots in looking for a takedown but Fonseca manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beale's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fonseca fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Fonseca. Those never looked like landing.
Beale appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Faust Fonseca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leroy Beale's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Fonseca.
Beale throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fonseca.
A slow jab from Fonseca misses its intended target.
Beale tries to counter with a takedown but Fonseca is quick to defend against it.
Beale wants to clinch.
Fonseca misses the shot to the body.
Fonseca lands with an uppercut that bounces Beale off the cage and back into range.
Fonseca throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fonseca lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonseca misses with a jab to the body
and Beale counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fonseca has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD2#
Fonseca feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Beale sprawling to the canvas! Beale rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fonseca finish him?! #ROC2#Beale is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fonseca lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Beale falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Faust Fonseca!
A very excited looking Faust Fonseca made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Sunrise 13
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Joe throws a sloppy head kick and Mabab moves out of range easily.
Mabab counters with a body kick.#CL2#
Mabab has closed the distance and engaged Joe in a clinch.
Joe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A frustrated look appears on Joe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mabab can't break the clinch.
Mabab is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Come on Mabab - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Mabab - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Joe wants to break free but Mabab has control.
Joe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T1#
Joe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Mabab breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Mabab clinches with his opponent.
Joe is trying to force a seperation but Mabab has the dominant position.
Joe is looking to control Mabab's arms but Mabab gets an underhook and turns him. Now Joe has his back to the ropes. #BC2#
Mabab escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bobby Joe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joe throws a head kick that misses.
Joe throws a head kick that misses.
Joe tries a head kick but it misses.
Mabab avoids the head kick by Joe. #CL2#
Mabab has Joe up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mabab tries to circle away but Joe has him pinned against the ropes.#T2#
Mabab leaning against his opponent.
Mabab blocks an elbow strike.
Mabab effectively controlling the action here.
Joe being controlled against the ropes.
The referee calls for Mabab to work.
Joe is trying to push Mabab away but Mabab has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Mabab is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kebab Mabab.
Joe throws a head kick but Mabab moves out of range. #CL2#
Mabab has Joe up against the ropes in a clinch.
Joe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mabab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kebab Mabab will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mabab takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Joe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Mabab closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from Mabab.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mabab wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joe has him pressed against the ropes.
Joe is trying to force a seperation but Mabab has the dominant position.
Mabab is trying to break the clinch but Joe has him pressed against the ropes.
Joe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mabab prevents a body shot from Joe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabab stalling.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mabab holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Mabab pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Mabab continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T1#
A bit of stalling here from Mabab.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kebab Mabab.
Joe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mabab is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Mabab moves into the clinch.
Mabab leaning against his opponent.
Joe being controlled against the ropes.
The crowd are getting on Mabab's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Joe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Joe is trying to force a seperation but Mabab has the dominant position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mabab.
The referee calls for Mabab to work. #T2#
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kebab Mabab.
Joe tries a head kick but it misses.
Joe throws a sloppy head kick
and Mabab counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mabab looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Mabab darts in and clinches Joe up against the ropes.
Mabab pressing his opponent against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mabab takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Mabab escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kebab Mabab showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Joe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joe misses with a head kick.
Mabab is looking for the big counter here.
Joe throws a sloppy head kick and Mabab moves out of range easily.
Kebab Mabab is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mabab blocks a head kick by Joe.
Joe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joe. #CL2#
Joe gets tackled into the ropes by Mabab. Mabab maintains the clinch.
Mabab stalling against the ropes. #BC2#
Mabab escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mabab blocks a head kick by Joe.
Joe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mabab misses with a kick to the body.
Joe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1##CL2#
Mabab pushes Joe up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kebab Mabab seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Mabab manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Joe tries to keep at a distance but Mabab has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mabab is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mabab blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mabab manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Joe letting Mabab take a breather here.
Joe has had enough of the clinch but Mabab keeps him there for the moment.
Joe wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
Joe tries to break the clinch but Mabab is controlling the position.
Mabab stalling the fight.
A bit of stalling here from Mabab. #BC2#
Mabab breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mabab avoids the head kick by Joe.
Joe misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Joe. #CL2#
Mabab clinches up against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Joe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mabab controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mabab controlling the action here for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kebab Mabab.
I've got Mabab 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kebab Mabab!

Event: JF 64 - FuLi vs the Captain
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Baetens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Baetens looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Butler!
Baetens controlling the position.
Baetens wants to control but Butler is keeping him busy.
Butler is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butler takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Butler is not content to let Baetens control the position.
Butler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baetens wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Baetens is working Butler over with some ground and pound from side control.
Butler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Butler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Butler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baetens is stalling in the full guard. #SU2#
Butler is working an open guard so Baetens takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Baetens closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Butler quickly recovers to half guard.
It looks like Baetens is going to stand back up. #T2##SUB#
Butler actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Butler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baetens keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baetens passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Butler!
Baetens tries to control but Butler wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Baetens working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Baetens wants to control the pace but Butler is squirming around nicely.
Baetens lands a couple of good shots and Butler has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Baetens controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Butler's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Baetens looking for the RNC.
Baetens controlling well, preventing Butler from escaping the position.
Baetens controls the position.#T4#
Baetens controlling well, preventing Butler from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Butler preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Baetens.
Butler tries to escape the position.
Baetens is looking to control Butler but Butler is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lorenzo Baetens dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Baetens has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Butler jumps guard.
Baetens is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Baetens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baetens lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Butler working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Baetens has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Butler looking for submissions off his back.
Lorenzo Baetens has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Butler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baetens pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Butler actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Baetens maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Butler could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Baetens has cracked it and Butler is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Baetens!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lorenzo Baetens!

Event: 3SD 6
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Kim loads up on a big right hand but Nurmagomedov slips the punch.
Nurmagomedov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nurmagomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Kim circles away. #TD#
Kim changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nurmagomedov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nurmagomedov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nurmagomedov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kim tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Kim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kim wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kim wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nurmagomedov is just content to waste time from the top position. Kim takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Kim is trying to keep Nurmagomedov in close. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Kim to sweep him here.
Kim seems keen to control Nurmagomedov's posture.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Kim wants to sweep here but Nurmagomedov controlling him for the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kim is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kim shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kim showed some decent athleticism there. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kim is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kim working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nurmagomedov taking some punishment here, with Kim in his half guard.
Nurmagomedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kim is working away from the top position though.
Nurmagomedov tries to get to full guard but Kim has control of the leg. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Kim postures up.
Kim throwing shots but Nurmagomedov is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Kim there.
Kim working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kim lands strikes from half guard.
Kim scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kim scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov tries to get to full guard but Kim has control of the leg.
Nurmagomedov looks winded!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kim connects with a nice short shot to Nurmagomedov's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duhan Kim dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nurmagomedov staying out of range there.
Nurmagomedov checks a low kick from Kim.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Kim gets a double leg takedown into Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nurmagomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Nurmagomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurmagomedov, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nurmagomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kim postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Kim lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nurmagomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov has momentary wrist control but Kim slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Kim makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kim trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Kim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Duhan Kim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kim content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kim postures up and lands a big shot to Nurmagomedov's brow. #ROC#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Kim is fighting to break Nurmagomedov's control of his arms but Nurmagomedov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nurmagomedov is still in real trouble! Can Kim finish him?
Kim forces his way into half guard.
Nurmagomedov seems to have recovered his senses.
Nurmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Kim scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Nurmagomedov taking some punishment here, with Kim in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Kim.
Kim is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Nurmagomedov is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kim fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Nurmagomedov from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kim! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duhan Kim!

Event: FREAKSHOW 3
Date: Jan 29, 2025

#R1#
Booth throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGregor on the side of the head.
Booth is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGregor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
McGregor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Booth pushes McGregor off and gets back to his feet.
Booth darts in looking for a takedown but McGregor gets double underhooks and turns Booth into the ropes.
McGregor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Booth.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reilly Booth.
McGregor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Booth is fending him off so far but McGregor persists. Nope, Booth circles away and we're back to standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor fails to land the takedown.
Booth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGregor as he jumps to the side.
McGregor dives in for a single leg takedown but Booth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Booth. #BC2#
Booth breaks the clinch. #T1##TD#
McGregor feints and as Booth raises his hands in defense, McGregor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McGregor throwing strikes from guard but Booth blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Booth looking for a guillotine here but McGregor defends easily.
McGregor slips nicely into half guard.
Booth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGregor is working away from the top position though.
Booth pushes McGregor off looking to stand but McGregor dives back in and keeps control.
McGregor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Booth is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
McGregor is looking for a kimura but Booth is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGregor to get the leverage.
Booth is positioning himself well to prevent McGregor advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Booth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGregor wants to take a breather but Booth is having none of it. #T3#
Booth tries to roll over but McGregor keeps him under control.
Booth is doing well to control the position and prevent McGregor from advancing to side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Booth tries to roll over but McGregor keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Booth dives in and scores a takedown into McGregor's guard.
Booth tries to stand but McGregor is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Booth passes McGregor's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
McGregor tries to roll over but Booth keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Booth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Booth controlling the pace.
McGregor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Booth is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Booth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGregor is trying to maintain the position but Booth is very close to passing his half guard.
Booth wants to stand up but McGregor has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGregor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGregor wants it to stay on the feet.
Booth shoots in but McGregor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGregor takes a swing at Booth's ribcage but misses.
McGregor has a takedown stuffed.
Booth shapes to counter with a head kick.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
Booth shoots in and drives through. McGregor sprawls well.#T6#
McGregor wants to clinch but Booth slips to the side
and Booth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Booth stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Booth wants it to stay on the feet.
Booth wants to counter the offense by McGregor and move into the clinch position.
Booth shoots in but McGregor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Booth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Booth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGregor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
McGregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Booth's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Booth.
Booth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Booth.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T7#
McGregor gets underhooks to prevent Booth's takedown attempt.
McGregor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Booth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Booth unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD2#
Booth jumps guard and drags McGregor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McGregor won't allow Booth to get back to his feet.
Booth trying to strike off his back. #T8#
Booth wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
McGregor drops back, looking for a kneebar! Booth looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Booth looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Booth! #REVB#
Booth happy to just control the position for now.
McGregor avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Booth.
Booth staying calm.#T9##SUB2#
Booth tries for a kimura but McGregor is defending well.
Booth wants to stand but McGregor is controlling his arm.
Booth controls the position from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Booth trying to control the position but McGregor is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reilly Booth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Booth 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Reilly Booth!
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight for Reilly Booth!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Reilly Booth!

Reilly Booth wins by unanimous decision!

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

#R1##TD2#
Tant changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ax looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tant working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ax is trying to control Tant's posture but Tant avoids it. #SUB2#
Tant is trying to get an arm triangle but Ax is defending well.
Tant working away.
Tant wants to control but Ax is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tant looks up at the clock and then as Ax takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tant smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tant tries to stand but Ax is controlling his head.
Ax is trying to get back to his feet.#T1#
Ax is trying to improve his position.
Tant wants to stand but Ax has his arm trapped.
Tant is looking to take a break and control but Ax is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ax tries to buck Tant off but Tant is having none of it.
Ax gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Tant is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ax sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ax gets full guard.
Ax looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tant is one step ahead there.
Tant content to stall in guard here.
Ax pulls Tant in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD#
Ax looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ax wants to pass the guard but Tant is keeping the position.
Tant wants to sweep but no luck.
Tant has his hands on Ax's head, controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ax's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Tant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ax cracks Tant with a solid left hand.
Tant is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SU#
Ax stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tant closes the distance and clinches up with Ax, looking for a takedown. Tant pushes Ax against the cage but Ax circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ax darts in looking for a takedown but Tant gets double underhooks and turns Ax into the cage. #TD2#
Tant manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ax looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Combat Tant will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tant lands with a right hand.
Ax misses with a leg kick.
Tant shoots in and drives through. Ax sprawls well.
Ax swinging wildly here.
Despite the aggression on Tant's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ax fails with a takedown attempt.
Ax defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tant.
Ax is looking to counter the offense by Tant and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tant wants to clinch up but Ax keeps it at a distance.
Tant fails to land the takedown.
Asher Ax has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Combat Tant.
Ax fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Ax doesn't manage to clinch there - Tant circles away.
Tant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Ax - just one landing.
Tant shoots in for a takedown but Ax shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tant is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Ax, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tant follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ax throws a right and a left that Tant avoids nicely.
Ax scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ax displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tant. #CL#
Ax clinches with his opponent.
Tant is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ax to keep the fight standing.#T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ax is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tant drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The referee calls for Ax to work. #TD#
Ax has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tant uses from the top position.
Tant prevents Ax from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Tant trying to control the position from guard on top but Ax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tant forces his way into half guard.
Ax is trying to stand back up but Tant is controlling him
Ax wants to get back to full guard.
Ax is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tant can do to turn this around?
Tant looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ax is trying to control but can't. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tant prevents Ax from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Tant closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ax quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Tant is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ax doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tant.
Ax keeping control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Asher Ax 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#
Ax moves in looking to clinch but Tant pushes him off.
Tant wants to counter the offense by Ax and move into the clinch position.
Tant misses with a wild combination.
Tant swats away the attempt to clinch by Ax.
Ax tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ax somewhat.#TD2#
Tant drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ax is looking to get back to his feet here but Tant is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ax's back.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ax showing good submission defense here.
Tant misses with a punch to the head.
Ax can't escape the position.
Tant throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Tant is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T2#
Ax tries to roll but Tant sticks to his back.
Combat Tant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ax tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tant looking to control but Ax is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ax working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Ax is working hard here to advance position.
Tant wants to control the pace but Ax is squirming around nicely.
Ax is in a horrible position here. Tant smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ax is looking to get to half guard.
Ax trying desperately to get to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Tant with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ax is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ax keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ax is squirming around, avoiding Tant's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Combat Tant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tant 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 Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Combat Tant!

Event: Sunrise 8
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Mabab on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
D Krusai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mabab is trying to counter with his kicks.#CL#
D Krusai moves into the clinch.
Mabab slowing the pace effectively.
Mabab is trying to break the clinch but D Krusai has him pressed against the ropes. #BC2#
Mabab breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mabab goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
D Krusai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mabab.
Pattaya D Krusai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mabab steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from D Krusai. That one must have hurt.#CL#
Mabab gets tackled into the ropes by D Krusai. D Krusai maintains the clinch.
Mabab wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
D Krusai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mabab avoiding damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mabab has D Krusai pressed against the ropes, preventing D Krusai from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
D Krusai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mabab dodges an elbow strike from D Krusai. #T1#
D Krusai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
D Krusai manages to break the clinch.
D Krusai slips a jab and a cross from Mabab. #CL2#
Mabab moves into range and clinches up with D Krusai.
D Krusai misses with some punches. #BC2#
Mabab pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
D Krusai misses with a hook. Mabab ducked under it nicely.
D Krusai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
D Krusai takes the fight into the clinch.
D Krusai tries to break free but Mabab pushes him back against the ropes.
D Krusai tries to circle away but Mabab has him pinned against the ropes.
D Krusai throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mabab - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
D Krusai looking to throw knees to the head but Mabab is blocking nicely. #T2#
D Krusai pushes off an throws an elbow but Mabab leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
D Krusai tries to land a knee to the head but Mabab blocks with his arms.
D Krusai lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Mabab breaks the clinch.
D Krusai throws the kick towards the body but Mabab avoids it.
As D Krusai backs off Mabab throws a huge counter combo but D Krusai manages to avoid it all.
Mabab circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Mabab clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mabab takes an elbow to the temple.
Come on Mabab - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
D Krusai crunches a lovely knee into Mabab's ribcage.
D Krusai lands an elbow that stopped Mabab in his tracks for a moment.
Mabab is trying to maintain a safe position but D Krusai gets an underhook and turns Mabab into the ropes.
Mabab avoiding damage.
D Krusai keeps control of Mabab as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
D Krusai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pattaya D Krusai dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
D Krusai lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mabab takes a step back to recover.
D Krusai tries a head kick but it misses.
Mabab tries to close the distance and clinch but D Krusai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
D Krusai jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
D Krusai misses with a low kick.
Mabab tries to clinch but D Krusai is having none of it.
D Krusai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
D Krusai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
D Krusai trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Mabab pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kebab Mabab is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from D Krusai.
D Krusai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mabab takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Mabab gets tackled into the ropes by D Krusai. D Krusai maintains the clinch.
Mabab looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
D Krusai lands a nice elbow.
D Krusai has had enough of the clinch but Mabab keeps him there for the moment.
Mabab trying to control the position but instead, D Krusai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mabab into the ropes.#T1#
Mabab is trying to break free.
D Krusai throws an elbow that misses.
D Krusai misses with a knee strike.
D Krusai has Mabab pressed against the ropes, preventing Mabab from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
D Krusai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mabab blocks an elbow strike from D Krusai.
D Krusai scores with a knee to the head.
Mabab leaning his opponent against the ropes.
D Krusai is trying to break free.
D Krusai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mabab takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from D Krusai.
Mabab is breathing heavily.#T2#
Mabab is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knees to the body from D Krusai.
D Krusai lands a damaging elbow.
D Krusai looking to throw knees to the head but Mabab is blocking nicely.
Mabab managing to block the knees to the body from D Krusai.
Mabab blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the ropes, D Krusai throws an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
D Krusai misses with an elbow over the top.
A knee to the head by D Krusai.
D Krusai tries to land a knee to the head but Mabab blocks with his arms.
Mabab tries to circle away but D Krusai has him pinned against the ropes.
D Krusai misses with a knee to the head.
Mabab looking to slow down the pace here.
D Krusai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pattaya D Krusai dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
D Krusai tries a head kick but it misses.
D Krusai tries to clinch there but Mabab circles away.
Mabab keeps the fight on the outside.
D Krusai keeps the fight on the outside.
D Krusai tries to clinch but Mabab moves out of range.
D Krusai misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Mabab was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
D Krusai tries to clinch but Mabab is having none of it.
Mabab tries to clinch up but D Krusai circles away and keeps his distance.
D Krusai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mabab throws a counter combo.
Nice body kick there by D Krusai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mabab avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mabab is looking for the big counter here.
Mabab avoids the head kick by D Krusai.
Mabab blocks the body kick.
Mabab swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from D Krusai misses the target.
D Krusai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1##CL#
Mabab gets tackled into the ropes by D Krusai. D Krusai maintains the clinch.
D Krusai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
D Krusai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mabab is trying to stall.
Mabab tries to stall but D Krusai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mabab is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.#BC#
D Krusai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
D Krusai throws a head kick that misses.
D Krusai keeps Mabab at a distance using the push kick.
D Krusai moves in looking to clinch but Mabab pushes him off.
Pattaya D Krusai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mabab blocks a head kick by D Krusai.
The fighters circling - Mabab throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
D Krusai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
D Krusai scores with a nice body kick. #T2#
D Krusai lands a high kick!
D Krusai misses with a kick to the body.
Mabab is looking for the big counter here.
D Krusai is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Mabab on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
D Krusai misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Mabab pushes D Krusai up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mabab has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from D Krusai.
D Krusai throws a knee to the head but misses.
D Krusai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from D Krusai.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, D Krusai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mabab's brow. #BC2#
Mabab breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
D Krusai scores with a push kick.
Kebab Mabab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
D Krusai delivers a nice body kick.
Pattaya D Krusai is winning the standup battle so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by D Krusai!
Mabab misses the shot to the body.
Pattaya D Krusai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from D Krusai - that will leave a mark!

And that's the end of the fight!
Pattaya D Krusai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well D Krusai 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pattaya D Krusai!

Event: Hopkin's Girl Loves Owen Wall
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Baetens fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Juice sprawls well initially but Baetens persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Juice actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baetens in particular looking to stall.
Baetens is thwarting Juice's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Juice looking for submissions off his back.
Juice is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Juice looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Baetens pushes past his half guard into mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juice tries to hold on but Baetens pushes him away.
Juice sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Juice actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Juice actively working from the bottom here.
Juice wants to control but Baetens is keeping busy.
Juice gets full guard.#SUB#
Juice escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baetens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Juice has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baetens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Baetens trying to control the position from guard on top but Juice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baetens advances position into side control!#T2#
Baetens working away.
Juice is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Juice's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Juice is trying to improve his position.
Juice stops Baetens from passing to mount.
Juice tries to improve position but can't.
Juice might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Juice sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juice keeping hold of Baetens's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Juice is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baetens pulls his head out easily. #T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Baetens connects with a nice short shot to Juice's temple. #SUB#
Juice looking for submissions off his back.
Baetens is thwarting Juice's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juice is looking to improve his position.
Baetens looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Juice keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baetens trying to control the pace.
Baetens wants to control but Juice is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Baetens is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Juice desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Baetens is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Juice has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Juice actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lorenzo Baetens will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Baetens fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Juice to the ground. Baetens is now in Juice's guard.
Baetens slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Juice working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baetens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baetens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Juice is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baetens is aware though and is defending well.
Baetens trying to control the position from guard on top but Juice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Juice had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baetens defends it easily.#SUB#
Juice is looking for a triangle but Baetens pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Juice throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Baetens got a little sloppy there for a moment and Juice has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baetens has managed to get both his arms back between Juice's legs - danger averted.
Baetens missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Juice is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Baetens has his hands clasped together but Juice extends and breaks Baetens's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Juice.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Beetle Juice!
A very excited looking Beetle Juice made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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

#R1#
Klein lands a slapping body shot.
Klein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murrow.
Klein dodges the punch combination from Murrow.
Klein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klein. Murrow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murrow wants to counter with a clinch but Klein pushes him away.
Klein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Klein throws out a powerful jab.
Klein slips a jab and a cross from Murrow.
Murrow blocks a jab.
As Klein backs off Murrow throws a huge counter combo but Klein manages to avoid it all.
Klein throws an overhand right that lands on Murrow's shoulder, as Murrow tries to avoid the shot.
Klein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murrow misses with a few strikes there.
Murrow defending well as Klein loads up on a big left hand.
Murrow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klein lands with a straight right. Murrow didn't see that one coming.
Melvin Klein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murrow slips under a jab.
Murrow slips a straight right by Klein.
Murrow staying out of range there.
Klein swings for the body but Murrow moves out of range.
Murrow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Murrow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klein.#T1#
Klein throws the left hand but Murrow avoids the punch easily.
Murrow moves out of range as Klein strikes.
Murrow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klein.
Murrow unleashes a big counter combination but Klein bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Klein slips a jab and a cross from Murrow.
Klein misses the jab.
Murrow throws a nice looking combination but Klein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Klein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Klein lands with a nice body punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Klein.
Murrow looks to land a combination but Klein avoids it well.
Murrow throws a right hand that Klein ducks under and follows up with a left that Klein also avoids with ease.
Klein lands a head shot.#ROC#Murrow is rocked!
Murrow looks to land a combination but Klein avoids it well.
Murrow is still on wobbly legs! Can Klein finish him?
Murrow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murrow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Klein misses the target.
Murrow looks winded!
Murrow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murrow unleashes a big counter combination but Klein bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Murrow walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Murrow limp body while Klein jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Melvin Klein!

Event: JF 49 - Fu Li vs Ortega
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Baetens walks into a jab.
Martinez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Baetens throws a push kick but Martinez slaps the foot to one side.
Baetens goes for a double leg but Martinez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Martinez continues to drive forward.
Baetens is trying to pull guard but Martinez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Baetens has a couple of punches blocked by Martinez.
Baetens tries to work over Martinez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martinez wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Baetens jumps into guard, dragging Martinez to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Baetens looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Martinez passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Martinez is trying to get an arm triangle but Baetens is defending well. #T1#
Baetens is not content to let Martinez control the position.
Martinez just content to control the position.
Martinez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Martinez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Martinez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Baetens is pushing Martinez's head away, looking to escape. Martinez manages to hold on to the position though.
Martinez throws an elbow but Baetens slips to the side and avoids it well.
Martinez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Martinez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Martinez wants to control but Baetens is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Martinez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Baetens tries to buck Martinez off but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez with the ground and pound but Baetens regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Baetens blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martinez.
Baetens preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Martinez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Well, if Martinez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Martinez trying to control from half guard but Baetens is working away.
Martinez thows a huge punch but Baetens dodges it nicely.
Baetens slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Baetens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baetens working a defensive guard here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Martinez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Martinez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Martinez stuffs the takedown attempt from Baetens. Baetens gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Baetens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez lands a nice shot that snaps Baetens's head back.
Martinez scores with a three punch combo!
A big right from Baetens misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez wants to land a leg kick but Baetens is out of range.
Martinez lands with a hook. Baetens tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baetens is looking to clinch.
Martinez unleashes a big counter combination but Baetens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kino Martinez dominated that round.
That's time! Baetens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Martinez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baetens looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from Martinez misses.
Martinez throws a nice looking combination but Baetens bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martinez looks to land a combination but Baetens avoids it well.
Baetens darts in trying to clinch
letting Martinez counter with a right hand.
Baetens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martinez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baetens closes the distance looking to clinch
and Baetens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Martinez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baetens is looking to clinch.
Baetens blocks a leg kick.
Baetens wants to clinch up but Martinez keeps it at a distance.
Kino Martinez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baetens shoots in looking for a takedown but Martinez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baetens's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Baetens looks for the body kick but Martinez saw that one coming.
Martinez throws a counter combo.
Baetens goes for a double leg but Martinez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Martinez continues to drive forward.
Baetens is pressed up against the cage. Martinez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baetens down to the mat. Baetens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Baetens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baetens fails with the takedown
and Martinez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Baetens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baetens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martinez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Baetens tries to clinch
and Martinez counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Martinez.
Baetens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martinez is looking to score with low kicks.
Martinez misses with a two punch combination.
Baetens wants to clinch
and Martinez counters with a stiff right hand.
Martinez misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baetens throws a looping overhand right but Martinez ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Martinez misses with the combination.
Baetens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Baetens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martinez swivels and escapes.
Lorenzo Baetens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martinez lands with a straight right. Baetens didn't see that one coming.
Baetens tries to clinch up
and Martinez counters with a one-two to the body.
Martinez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baetens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Baetens throws a right and a left that Martinez avoids nicely.
Baetens fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Baetens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Martinez counters with a nice uppercut.
Baetens shoots in and drives through. Martinez sprawls well.
Baetens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martinez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baetens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martinez unleashes a big counter combination but Baetens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Martinez looks to land a combination but Baetens avoids it well.
Baetens throws a leg kick
and Martinez counters with a straight right hand.
Baetens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kino Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Martinez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baetens circles away quickly and effectively.
Baetens thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lorenzo Baetens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martinez lunges at Baetens with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baetens's hand. #CL#
Baetens moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Baetens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baetens looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Martinez scores with a sloppy right hand. Baetens should have avoided that one.
Martinez throws a one two combo.
Baetens closes the distance looking to clinch
and Martinez counters with a one-two to the body.
Baetens tries for a takedown but Martinez circles away easily
and Martinez counters with a series of strikes. Baetens will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez throws a series of punches but Baetens moves out of range. #T1##CL#
Baetens closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Martinez breaks from the clinch.
Martinez moves out of range of the body kick from Baetens.
Martinez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch combination from Martinez misses.
Martinez works over Baetens's head and body with a nice combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Martinez scores with a four punch combination!
Baetens on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baetens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Martinez avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Martinez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baetens avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Baetens checks a leg kick.
Martinez throws a right and a left that Baetens avoids nicely.
Martinez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Baetens tries to clinch up but Martinez circles away and keeps his distance.
Baetens shoots for a takedown but Martinez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Baetens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baetens fails with the takedown
and Martinez counters with a three punch combo that has Baetens backing up. Baetens nods at Martinez to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Martinez lunges at Baetens with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baetens's hand.
Baetens gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Martinez.
Martinez stalks Baetens and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Baetens's face. Baetens staggers backwards, shaken.
Martinez moves out of range as Baetens throws a body kick. #CL#
Baetens closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Baetens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baetens tries to clinch up.
Baetens doesn't manage to clinch there - Martinez circles away.
Baetens wants to clinch up but Martinez keeps it at a distance.
Martinez is looking for the big counter here.
Baetens wants to clinch up but Martinez keeps it at a distance.
Martinez is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Baetens shoots for a takedown but Martinez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Martinez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baetens checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Baetens instigates a clinch.
Baetens tries to stall but Martinez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Martinez tries to circle away but Baetens has him pinned against the cage.
Baetens is stalling here. #TD#
Baetens drags the fight down to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez trying to control but Baetens is working from the bottom.
Lorenzo Baetens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kino Martinez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Baetens working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martinez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kino Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Martinez 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kino Martinez!

Event: MMAH 6 - Jones vs Moore
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Shukur with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smokey to score with a decent uppercut.
Smokey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shukur was well out of range. Poor timing from Smokey.
Shukur shoots and misses
and Smokey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shukur looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A quick step to the side and Smokey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smokey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bear Smokey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ali Shukur.
Shukur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Shukur feints and as Smokey raises his hands in defense, Shukur changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shukur postures up in Smokey's guard and throws a big left but Smokey blocks it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shukur working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Smokey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shukur on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shukur lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shukur throwing strikes but missing.
Smokey looking to control. #T1#
Shukur postures up in Smokey's guard and throws a big left but Smokey blocks it.
Shukur postures up.
Smokey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shukur throws a big elbow that misses.
Smokey is breathing heavily.
Smokey looking to control but Shukur passes into half guard.
Shukur lands strikes from half guard.
Shukur takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Shukur has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Smokey defend it? Shukur steps over the head and cranks it - Smokey is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Shukur!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ali Shukur!
In his post fight interview, Ali Shukur started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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