Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 122
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Montoya stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Montoya wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Freeman feints and as Montoya raises his hands in defense, Freeman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Freeman postures up.
Freeman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Freeman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Freeman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Montoya tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Freeman passes Montoya's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Freeman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Freeman wants to pass the guard but Montoya is defending well.
Freeman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Montoya is looking to escape.
Freeman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Montoya wants to control but Freeman is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Freeman is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Montoya is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Morgan Freeman!

Event: C359: Cheese vs Walton
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
Anstey tries to bum rush Orcarm with a series of wild strikes but Orcarm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anstey swings for the body but Orcarm moves out of range.
Orcarm throws a sloppy head kick and Anstey moves out of range easily.
Anstey throws a big counter combination but Orcarm scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Anstey. That snapped Orcarm's head back. #TD2#
Anstey tries to sprawl but Orcarm drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Anstey is staying active underneath Orcarm, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Orcarm throws a strike but Anstey avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Orcarm from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orcarm postures up in Anstey's guard and throws a big left but Anstey blocks it. #T1#
Anstey working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Anstey looking for a sweep. Not yet Anstey, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orcarm with a poor takedown
and Anstey counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Murfum Orcarm has been cut.
The fighters circling - Anstey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orcarm moves forwards but Anstey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Anstey is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Anstey throws a one two combo.
Anstey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anstey tests Orcarm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Orcarm shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anstey as he jumps to the side.
Orcarm tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anstey defends well and Orcarm ends up having to push Anstey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anstey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bunny Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murfum Orcarm.
Anstey lands a really nice looking cross but Orcarm seems unphased. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anstey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice cross by Anstey.
Anstey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anstey's corner calls for a 1-2. Anstey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orcarm shoots and misses
and Anstey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anstey just misses with a punch to the body.
Anstey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anstey throws an overhand right that lands on Orcarm's shoulder, as Orcarm tries to avoid the shot.
Anstey looks to land a left hand but Orcarm moved out of range nicely.
Anstey with a jab.
Anstey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anstey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orcarm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anstey.
Orcarm dodges the punch combination from Anstey. #T3#
Anstey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Anstey leaves Orcarm with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Orcarm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anstey scores with a hook.
Orcarm closes the distance and clinches up with Anstey, looking for a takedown. Orcarm pushes Anstey against the cage but Anstey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anstey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Anstey. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Orcarm shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anstey's guard.
Orcarm stopping the sweep attempt from Anstey.
Orcarm trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orcarm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Anstey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anstey throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Anstey looking for a sweep. Not yet Anstey, not yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Anstey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orcarm is on top in guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murfum Orcarm's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Anstey lands with a nice body punch.
Orcarm moves out of range as Anstey strikes.
Anstey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Orcarm fails with a takedown attempt.
Anstey scores with a three punch combo!
Orcarm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anstey throws out the jab.
Anstey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Orcarm dives in and grabs Anstey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anstey pushes down on Orcarm's head and hops out.
Orcarm dives in and grabs Anstey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anstey pushes down on Orcarm's head and hops out.
It looked like Anstey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bunny Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murfum Orcarm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orcarm shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Anstey to counter with a crisp jab.
Anstey lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Orcarm can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Anstey and Orcarm drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Anstey.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bunny Anstey!

Event: C357: Duran vs Slaissi
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Medeiros jabs Cruz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cruz lands a head kick!
Medeiros chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cruz can pounce on him.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Medeiros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Medeiros gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cruz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Medeiros misses with a body shot.
Cruz thinks about the counter body kick.
Medeiros fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cruz but Cruz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljosa Medeiros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz misses with a hook. Medeiros ducked under it nicely.
Medeiros appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Medeiros has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Cruz scores with a hook.
Cruz throws a leg kick that misses.
Medeiros rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Medeiros's knee momentarily.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Medeiros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Medeiros closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cruz circles away.
Cruz lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cruz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Medeiros.
It looked like Medeiros wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Medeiros if he has to take too many more of those.
Cruz wants to land a leg kick but Medeiros is out of range.
Medeiros missing with a left hand there. Cruz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Medeiros swings widly with a right hand
enabling Cruz to counter with a crisp jab.
Medeiros throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Medeiros looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Aljosa Medeiros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Medeiros throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Medeiros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Medeiros sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A jab from Cruz finds it's way through Medeiros's defenses. #T2#
Cruz scores with a sloppy right hand. Medeiros should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz moves away from the strike by Medeiros.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Medeiros.
Medeiros loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
Cruz thinks about the counter body kick.
Medeiros connects with a jab.
Medeiros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Cruz looks for the body kick but Medeiros saw that one coming.
Medeiros was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Medeiros displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
Medeiros swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cruz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cruz motions for Medeiros to come forward. Cruz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Medeiros misses the shot to the body.
Cruz tries a quick counter leg kick but Medeiros is wise to it.
A big left from Medeiros misses.
Cruz slips under a jab from Medeiros.#TD#
Medeiros throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cruz was covering up waiting for the punch and Medeiros finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T3#
Medeiros tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Medeiros is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Medeiros pushing down on Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Medeiros is keen to just control but Cruz is a slippery customer.
Medeiros lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Medeiros seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Medeiros in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Cruz is staying active underneath Medeiros, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cruz trying to control but Medeiros postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medeiros trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Medeiros trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away.
Medeiros is stalling here. Cruz is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Medeiros seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cruz has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB2#
Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Medeiros is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacinto Cruz 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#
Medeiros throws a lazy uppercut
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Cruz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz stuffs the takedown.
Cruz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cruz jabs Medeiros to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cruz scores with a jab.
Cruz has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Medeiros catches Cruz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Medeiros fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Medeiros with a hook.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Medeiros.
Cruz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros misses with a straight left.
Cruz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cruz - that will leave a mark!
Cruz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Cruz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Medeiros controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Medeiros works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Medeiros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Medeiros is thwarting Cruz's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Medeiros sits in half guard.
Medeiros throwing shots but Cruz is blocking nicely.
Medeiros is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Medeiros wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Medeiros scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Cruz has his hands on Medeiros's head, controlling the position.
Medeiros tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Cruz trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Medeiros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Cruz digs a good hook to Medeiros's body.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Medeiros slips the punch.
Cruz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Medeiros moves away and avoids it.
Cruz takes one to the chin there.
Cruz scores with a hook.#T4#
Medeiros tries for a takedown but Cruz circles away easily
and Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljosa Medeiros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Medeiros. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No luck for Medeiros with that takedown attempt.
A shot to the body from Medeiros misses
and Cruz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz tries to bum rush Medeiros with a series of wild strikes but Medeiros uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Medeiros.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Cruz as Medeiros shoots in.
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Medeiros bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Medeiros walks into a stiff left hand from Cruz.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Medeiros.
Cruz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacinto Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cruz thuds his shin into the meat of Medeiros's side.
Medeiros looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cruz is fending him off so far but Medeiros persists. Nope, Cruz circles away and we're back to standing.
Medeiros misses the body punch
and Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Medeiros manages to avoid it.
Medeiros looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jacinto Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Medeiros.
Cruz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cruz's head backwards.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Medeiros is just out of range.
Medeiros throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Medeiros throws out a loose jab but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Medeiros tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cruz defends well and Medeiros ends up having to push Cruz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cruz flicks out a counter leg kick but Medeiros steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljosa Medeiros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
Medeiros lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Cruz misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Cruz.
Cruz pushes Medeiros back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cruz scores with a shot to the side of Medeiros's head.
Still in the clinch, Cruz scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz. #BC#
Medeiros breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy left from Cruz finds it's target.
Jacinto Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Medeiros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Cruz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz throws a combination. Medeiros tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medeiros misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Cruz scores with a kick to the midsection.
Medeiros throws a shot from downtown. Cruz moves away and avoids it.
Cruz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cruz throws a nice head kick!
Medeiros throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Medeiros with a poor takedown
and Cruz counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Medeiros fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Medeiros is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Medeiros rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
Medeiros takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Medeiros feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cruzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz with the inside leg kick.
Medeiros throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz cracks a nice hook into Medeiros's ribs.#T3#
A jab from Cruz misses.
Medeiros fails with the takedown
and Cruz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Medeiros thinking.
Medeiros throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cruz throws out a powerful jab.
Medeiros fails to land the takedown.
Cruz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Medeiros paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cruz lands with a good body shot.
Cruz slips under a jab from Medeiros.
Medeiros will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Medeiros throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Medeiros lands a body shot.
Cruz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Medeiros's sensitive parts.
Cruz misses with a straight left.
Cruz scores with a sloppy right hand. Medeiros should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz scores with a kick to the body.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Medeiros on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Medeiros gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice takedown defense from Cruz. No joy for Medeiros on that attempt.
Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Medeiros throws out the jab.
Cruz flicks out a counter leg kick but Medeiros steps away.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Medeiros was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Medeiros fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aljosa Medeiros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cruz scores with a push kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacinto Cruz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cruz 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacinto Cruz!

Event: C358: Cheese vs Roberto II
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Vitalik misses with a hook.
Vitalik with a lazy takedown attempt
and Entreri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vitalik chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Entreri can pounce on him.
Vitalik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Entreri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vitalik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Entreri swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vitalik or perhaps it was just good defense by Entreri, which made it look bad.
Entreri throws out a counter right but Vitalik avoids it with no problem.#KD2#
Entreri feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Vitalik sprawling to the canvas! Vitalik rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Entreri finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vitalik misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Entreri counters with a huge right that knocks Vitalik out cold! Entreri is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artemis Entreri!
In his post fight interview, Artemis Entreri started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: C358: Cheese vs Roberto II
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Jacira blocks the leg kick.
Jacira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Torvik with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Torvik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jacira has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Torvik throws a body shot but no joy.
Torvik slips under a jab.
Torvik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacira.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torvik. Jacira does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jacira! But no joy.
Torvik looks to land a right hand but Jacira moved out of range.
Jacira connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Torvik misses the jab.
Torvik misses with a straight left.
Jacira swings for the body but Torvik moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Torvik misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacira throws out the jab.
Torvik has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy in the buildup to the fight.
Jacira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torvik moves away.
Torvik tries to bum rush Jacira with a series of wild strikes but Jacira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Torvik scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Torvik misses with a low kick.
Jacira let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Jacira takes a swing at Torvik's ribcage but misses.
Torvik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jacira finds it's way round the side to connect with Torvik's head.
Torvik just misses with a punch to the body.
Torvik misses with an uppercut.
Torvik throws an overhand right that lands on Jacira's shoulder, as Jacira tries to avoid the shot.
Jacira scores with a jab to the jaw.
Torvik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacira slips under a jab.
Torvik misses with an uppercut. Jacira saw that one coming.
Jacira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Torvik walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Torvik takes a swing at Jacira's ribcage but misses.
Jacira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacira throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Torvik misses its intended target.
Jacira slips under a jab.#T2#
Torvik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Jacira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jacira cracks Torvik with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacira throws a right hand that Torvik ducks under and follows up with a left that Torvik also avoids with ease.
Torvik lands with an overhand left.
Jacira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jacira throws a lazy right hand but Torvik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Torvik looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacira is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacira. Torvik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torvik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jacira counters with a nice uppercut.
Jacira clobbers Torvik with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Torvik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacira.
Torvik connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jacira throws a lazy uppercut
and Jacira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Torvik throws a hook but Jacira avoids it easily.
Torvik cracks Jacira on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Jacira falls backwards against the cage. Torvik follows up with more strikes that drop Jacira to his knees. Torvik keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Jacira! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Torvik!
Sven Torvik spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: C358: Cheese vs Roberto II
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1##CL#
Novak closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Kiwi to work.
Novak blocks a body shot from Kiwi.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A body shot lands from Kiwi.
We've been hearing reports that Novak has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kiwi misses with a body punch.
Kiwi tries to work over Novak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kiwi lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Novak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Kiwi misses #TD#
and Novak decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kiwi's guard.
Novak working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kiwi's head.
Kiwi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kiwi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Novak throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kiwi's body to avoid the submission. Kiwi has instead reached around Novak's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kiwi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bruce Kiwi!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bruce Kiwi waved his t-shirt featuring Bloodbath MMA Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SMASH: Bonaparte vs Draught
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
Saqqaf scores with a punch to the head.
Saqqaf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Canizares has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Saqqaf ducks under a wild hook from Canizares.
Saqqaf looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick which misses Canizares's front leg but catches the back leg as Canizares tries to avoid it.
Canizares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saqqaf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saqqaf will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saqqaf throws a hook to the side of Canizares's head but Canizares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Canizares with the inside leg kick.
Canizares throws a body kick that misses.
Saqqaf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Canizares throws a looping overhand right but Saqqaf ducks down to avoid it.
Canizares lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saqqaf's sensitive parts.
Canizares misses with a body kick.
Canizares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saqqaf.
Canizares takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saqqaf swings away with a body shot that misses
and Canizares counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saqqaf misses with a low kick as Canizares jumps back.
Canizares misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Canizares misses with a body kick.
Canizares throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Saqqaf thuds a left hand into Canizares's body.
We've been informed that Saqqaf has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL#
Canizares moves into range and clinches up with Saqqaf.
Canizares blocks a body shot from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf trying to stall but Canizares improves his position.
Canizares is trying to stall.
Saqqaf struggles to land a body shot inside as Canizares controls his hands.
Canizares misses with the head strike.
Canizares scores with a nice hook to the head.
Canizares content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Saqqaf misses with a body punch.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Canizares.
Canizares lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Canizares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saqqaf blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saqqaf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saqqaf wants to stall.
Canizares pushes Saqqaf back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Canizares misses with some punches.
Canizares lands a left hand.
Canizares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saqqaf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Saqqaf looking to slow down the pace here.
Saqqaf stalling in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Canizares.
Saqqaf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canizares's elbow.
Canizares presses Saqqaf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Canizares throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Canizares.
Canizares cracks Saqqaf with a nice body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Saqqaf.
Canizares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saqqaf backwards.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares cracks Saqqaf with a nice body shot.
Saqqaf tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Saqqaf is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Canizares to keep the fight standing.
Canizares lands a left hand.
Canizares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saqqaf is trying to pull guard but Canizares turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ezequiel Canizares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waheed Saqqaf.
Canizares lands a body punch.
Saqqaf is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Canizares tries a body shot but Saqqaf blocks it.
Saqqaf is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Canizares to keep the fight standing.
Canizares lands a right hand.
Saqqaf blocks a body shot from Canizares. #T4#
Canizares can't find room to land a body shot as Saqqaf controls the action.
Saqqaf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canizares digs a right hand underneath Saqqaf's ribcage. Saqqaf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saqqaf will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Canizares up against the cage.
Canizares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canizares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saqqaf backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saqqaf blocks an elbow strike.
Saqqaf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saqqaf struggles to land a body shot inside as Canizares controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Canizares fails to land.
Canizares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canizares struggles to land a body shot inside as Saqqaf controls his hands.
Canizares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saqqaf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Canizares works on Saqqaf's body with a couple of short punches.
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Canizares stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf throws a sloppy body shot
and Canizares counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Canizares fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saqqaf, pushing him back against the cage.
Saqqaf tries to throw a body punch but Canizares avoids it by throwing Saqqaf back against the cage.
Ezequiel Canizares has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saqqaf taking a breather.
Saqqaf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canizares pushes Saqqaf back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Saqqaf decides to pull guard.
Canizares looking to pass the guard.
Canizares knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saqqaf on the ground.
Canizares slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Saqqaf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Canizares doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Canizares manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saqqaf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Canizares controls the pace.#T1##SUB2#
Saqqaf has his foot on Canizares's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Canizares works his way back into a safe position though.
Canizares has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Canizares looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Saqqaf has his foot on Canizares's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Canizares works his way back into a safe position though.
Canizares stopping the sweep attempt from Saqqaf.#SU#
Canizares stands and steps away. Saqqaf gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Saqqaf takes a swing at Canizares's ribcage but misses.
Saqqaf lands a nice leg kick that just misses Canizares's sensitive parts.
Canizares is looking to clinch. #T2#
Canizares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saqqaf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canizares.
Saqqaf just misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Canizares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saqqaf.
Saqqaf has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Canizares finds it's way round the side to connect with Saqqaf's head.
Saqqaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canizares manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Canizares.
Saqqaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canizares avoids the body shot from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf throws a solid leg kick but Canizares takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saqqaf.
Canizares lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saqqaf takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Waheed Saqqaf has been cut.
Saqqaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canizares manages to avoid it.
Saqqaf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Canizares.
Saqqaf flicks out a counter leg kick but Canizares steps away.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Saqqaf. Those never looked like landing.
Saqqaf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Canizares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saqqaf can do to turn this around?
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Canizares.
Canizares pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saqqaf is out of range and Canizares settles back down.
Canizares lands a jab to Saqqaf's midsection.
Canizares avoids the head kick by Saqqaf.
Saqqaf is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Canizares rather than just go for the knockout.
Canizares throws a leg kick which misses Saqqaf's front leg but catches the back leg as Saqqaf tries to avoid it.
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saqqaf moves away.
Canizares throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saqqaf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf throws a head kick but Canizares moves out of range.
Canizares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saqqaf manages to avoid it.
Saqqaf misses with a body punch
and Canizares counters with a stiff right hand.
Canizares with a nice cross.
Canizares connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Canizares scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canizares lunges at Saqqaf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saqqaf's hand.
Saqqaf looks for the body kick but Canizares saw that one coming.
Saqqaf scores with a body shot.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick that is checked
and Canizares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saqqaf blocks a jab.
Saqqaf was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Saqqaf misses with a shot to the body
and Canizares counters with a thumping low kick.
Canizares throws a head kick but Saqqaf moves out of range.
Saqqaf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Canizares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Canizares is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Canizares throws a low kick but Saqqaf moves out of range easily.
Canizares connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saqqaf momentarily.
Canizares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canizares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Saqqaf throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Canizares counter with a right hand.
Saqqaf delivers a nice body kick.
Saqqaf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Canizares circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Waheed Saqqaf's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Canizares keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saqqaf cracks a nice hook into Canizares's ribs.
Saqqaf checks a leg kick.
Saqqaf wants to slow Canizares down by chopping away at his legs.
Saqqaf darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Canizares takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saqqaf thows a leg kick but Canizares checks it
and Canizares counters with a nice uppercut.
Canizares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saqqaf.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Canizares lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Saqqaf has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saqqaf and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Despite the aggression on Saqqaf's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Canizares is looking to clinch but Saqqaf is avoiding it.
Saqqaf misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saqqaf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saqqaf lands a nice shot to the body.
Ezequiel Canizares is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Canizares clinches up with Saqqaf and pushes him back against the cage.
Canizares missing with knees to the body.
Saqqaf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canizares holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T1#
Saqqaf is trying to maintain a safe position but Canizares gets an underhook and turns Saqqaf into the cage.
Canizares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saqqaf backwards.
Saqqaf tries to work over Canizares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saqqaf blocking some punches. #TD2#
Saqqaf has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Canizares uses from the top position.
Canizares looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Canizares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saqqaf keeping moving, preventing Canizares from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Saqqaf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Canizares looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Saqqaf has his foot on Canizares's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Canizares works his way back into a safe position though.
Canizares controlling from the top position. #T3##SU#
Canizares stands up and waves to Saqqaf to follow him. #CL#
Canizares closes the distance and pushes Saqqaf back into the cage.
Canizares lands with a short shot to the head.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares can't find room to land a body shot as Saqqaf controls the action. #T4#
Canizares lands a nice uppercut.
Saqqaf stalling in the clinch but Canizares improves position.
Saqqaf prevents a body shot from Canizares.
Saqqaf letting Canizares take a breather here.
Canizares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saqqaf trying to stall but Canizares improves his position.
Canizares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares lands a right hand.
Canizares lands a hook that snaps the head of Saqqaf backwards.
Saqqaf tries to work over Canizares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canizares tries to work over Saqqaf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saqqaf blocks an uppercut.
Canizares tries a body shot but Saqqaf blocks it.
Waheed Saqqaf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Canizares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saqqaf misses with a body punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezequiel Canizares!
Ezequiel Canizares thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 112
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Montoya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kolar.
Montoya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kolar.
Kolar slips under a jab from Montoya.
Montoya throws a looping overhand right but Kolar ducks down to avoid it.
Kolar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Montoya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kolar.#TD#
Kolar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montoya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kolar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kolar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Montoya is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kolar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Montoya is pulling down on Kolar's head to control his posture. #T1#
Kolar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kolar throws a big elbow that misses.
Kolar trying to control the position from guard on top but Montoya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kolar drops back looking for a leg! Montoya is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Montoya manages to kick Kolar off! Kolar jumps back into Montoya's guard.
Kolar with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Montoya can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kolar tries to free his leg and advance position but Montoya is retaining full guard.
Kolar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kolar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Montoya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Montoya trying to keep a closed guard but Kolar is proving a slippery customer.
Kolar pushing down on Montoya's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Montoya is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kolar working the head and body with strikes.
Montoya trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolar slips a nice elbow through Montoya's hands, connecting with Montoya's forehead.
Kolar winds up and cracks Montoya with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Still in half guard, Kolar seems content to control.
Kolar works his foot free and advances to mount.
Montoya is working to get back to half guard.
Kolar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kolar looking to finish Montoya with some ground and pound. This is bad for Montoya!#T3#
BOOM! Kolar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kolar working the ground and pound effectively.
Kolar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kolar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Montoya hang on?
Kolar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC#Montoya is rocked!
Kolar controlling the position easily from mount.
Montoya is still in real trouble! Can Kolar finish him?
Montoya tries to hold on but Kolar pushes him away.
Kolar trying to control but Montoya is having none of it.
Montoya seems to have recovered his senses.
Kolar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Montoya looks a forlorn figure. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kolar with shots to the head and body - Montoya looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kolar unloading with bombs!#ROC#Montoya is rocked!
Montoya sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kolar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Montoya is still in real trouble! Can Kolar finish him?
Kolar passes to side control.
Montoya seems to have recovered his senses.
Kolar trying to control the action but Montoya is working from the bottom.
Kolar in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kolar landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Kolar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Montoya takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Kolar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kolar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kolar. #TD#
Kolar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Montoya avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kolar.
Kolar trying to mount his opponent but Montoya defends it.
Montoya on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kolar is keen to just control but Montoya is a slippery customer.
Oliver Kolar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kolar 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kolar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Montoya wants to control but Kolar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Montoya avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kolar. #SUB#
Kolar is working for a kimura but Montoya is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Kolar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Montoya is looking for a sweep. Kolar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kolar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montoya keeps working.
Kolar wants to free his trapped foot but Montoya is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kolar slips a nice elbow through Montoya's hands, connecting with Montoya's forehead.
Kolar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Montoya can do to turn this around?
Montoya has hold of Kolar's hands but Kolar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Montoya is looking to improve his position.
Kolar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kolar wants to free his trapped foot but Montoya is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Kolar is working hard here to advance position.
Montoya is refusing to be controlled, as Kolar sits in half guard.
Montoya tries to roll over but Kolar keeps him under control.
Kolar works his way into full mount!
Kolar cracks Montoya with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T3##SUB#
Kolar looking to secure an arm triangle but Montoya defends it well.
Kolar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Montoya?
Montoya can't escape the position.
Kolar controlling the position easily from mount.
Kolar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oooh a big shot lands for Kolar! Montoya is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Oliver Kolar!
A relieved looking Oliver Kolar 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: C353: Petrov vs Duran II
Date: Oct 20, 2024

#R1#
Acerbi misses with a shot to the body
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Acerbi.
Acerbi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Acerbi moves away and avoids it.
Acerbi staying out of range there.
Acerbi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Acerbi looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Turcotte catches Acerbi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turcotte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turcotte throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Acerbi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left and a right from Turcotte both land. Nice combination.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Acerbi! But no joy.
Acerbi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turcotte tries to bum rush Acerbi with a series of wild strikes but Acerbi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turcotte lands with a hook. Acerbi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Acerbi.#T1#
Acerbi connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Acerbi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Acerbi wants to slow Turcotte down by chopping away at his legs.
Acerbi misses the shot to the body.
Acerbi misses with a head kick.
Turcotte fails to land with a series of punches.
Turcotte throws a good cross that connects.
Acerbi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Turcotte moves out of range as Acerbi strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Acerbi moves away and avoids it.
Acerbi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Acerbi swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Turcotte rushes Acerbi and presses him up against the cage.
Acerbi tries to circle away but Turcotte has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Acerbi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Acerbi takes one to the side of the head.
Acerbi looks to land a right hand but Turcotte moved out of range.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Acerbi is out of range.
Acerbi throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Acerbi throws a big counter head kick but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Acerbi wants to land a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Acerbi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turcotte blocks a head kick by Acerbi.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Acerbi.
Acerbi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turcotte is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Acerbi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Acerbi.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Acerbi slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Acerbi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Turcotte checks the leg kick.
Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Acerbi.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turcotte misses with a wild combination.
Turcotte jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Acerbi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Turcotte's head.
Acerbi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the jaw.
Acerbi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Turcotte works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Acerbi slips the punch.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Acerbi misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Turcotte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Acerbi throws a solid leg kick but Turcotte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Acerbi.#T4#
Acerbi misses with a body shot.
Acerbi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Acerbi tries to work over Turcotte's front leg with a kick but Turcotte checks it.
Acerbi misses the shot to the body.
Acerbi slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Acerbi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turcotte with a body shot.
Acerbi throws a body kick that misses
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Acerbi throws a low kick, looking for Turcotte's leg but Turcotte calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Acerbi.
Acerbi throws a chopping leg kick but Turcotte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turcotte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Turcotte throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Acerbi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turcotte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Acerbi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Acerbi. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Acerbi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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 Jacques Turcotte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Acerbi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Acerbi motions for Turcotte to come forward. Acerbi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turcotte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Acerbi under the eye.
Acerbi throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Acerbi.
Turcotte looks to land a combination but Acerbi avoids it well.
Acerbi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turcotte finds it's way round the side to connect with Acerbi's head.
Turcotte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Acerbi doesn't seem bothered though.
Acerbi lands a jab to Turcotte's midsection.
Acerbi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Acerbi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Turcotte rather than just go for the knockout.
Turcotte lands with a straight right. Acerbi didn't see that one coming.
Turcotte lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Acerbi misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Turcotte - just one landing.
Acerbi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Acerbi has time to react.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Acerbi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Acerbi throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Turcotte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Acerbi feints a jab promting Turcotte to slip. Acerbi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Turcotte slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Acerbi slips a jab from Turcotte.
Acerbi throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
Acerbi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Acerbi slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Acerbi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turcotte. That did some damage!
Acerbi looks for the body kick but Turcotte saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Acerbi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Acerbi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turcotte misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Acerbi.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turcotte, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turcotte scores with the left hand. Acerbi knows he should have avoided that one.
Acerbi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Acerbi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Acerbi connects with a jab.
Acerbi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Acerbi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Acerbi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Turcotte.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Acerbi.
A leg kick checked by Turcotte.
Turcotte connects with a single shot there.
Turcotte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Acerbi works the jab nicely.
Turcotte blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turcotte checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turcotte lands a jab to Acerbi's midsection.
Acerbi throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Acerbi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Acerbi throws a sloppy head kick and Turcotte moves out of range easily.
Acerbi misses with a series of wild punches.
Turcotte checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Turcotte coming out on top.
Turcotte misses with a double jab.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acerbi.
Turcotte was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Acerbi.
A counter left hand to the body from Turcotte misses its target.
Acerbi throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Acerbi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Turcotte takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acerbi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Acerbi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turcotte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Acerbi's head.
Acerbi throws a low kick but Turcotte avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turcotte, as that shot connected.
Acerbi misses with a looping right.
Acerbi throws a leg kick
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 Jacques Turcotte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Acerbi slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Acerbi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Acerbi looks to move away, Turcotte throws a big counter combo but Acerbi just gets out of the way.
Acerbi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Acerbi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turcotte. That did some damage!
Turcotte lands a nice hook to Acerbi's body. Acerbi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turcotte blocks a head kick by Acerbi.
Turcotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Acerbi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte is looking for a counter combo.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte lands a nice shot to the body.
Turcotte checks a leg kick nicely.
Acerbi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Acerbi throws a counter combo.
Turcotte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters circling a little - Acerbi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Turcotte as he connects with a hook.
Acerbi throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turcotte.
Acerbi just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Acerbi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Acerbi misses with a body shot.
Acerbi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Acerbi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Acerbi digs a good hook to Turcotte's body.
Acerbi throws a right hand that Turcotte ducks under and follows up with a left that Turcotte also avoids with ease.
Acerbi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Acerbi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turcotte with a body shot.
Turcotte checks a leg kick nicely.
Acerbi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Turcotte tests Acerbi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turcotte connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acerbi throws a head kick that misses.
Acerbi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Turcotte forces Acerbi back against the cage and clinches.
Turcotte misses with a punch to the body.
Acerbi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Turcotte smiles and moves away.
Acerbi throws a lazy right hand but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jacques Turcotte is winning the standup battle so far.
Acerbi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Acerbi looks to land a body kick but Turcotte moved away.
Turcotte lands a jab to Acerbi's midsection.
Turcotte connects with a looping right hand.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Turcotte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Acerbi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Acerbi looks to land a right hand but Turcotte moved out of range.
Turcotte throws a series of strikes that have Acerbi backpedaling.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Acerbi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turcotte punishes Acerbi's body with a nice straight punch.
Turcotte thuds his right hand into Acerbi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte lands a slapping body shot.
Turcotte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turcotte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Acerbi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acerbi misses with a combination
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand. #T4#
Acerbi throws a head kick but Turcotte moves out of range.
Acerbi moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAcerbi.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Acerbi throws a lazy head kick
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Turcotte jabs Acerbi right on the nose. Acerbi blinks but takes it well.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Acerbi moves out of range.
Turcotte punishes Acerbi's body with a nice straight punch.
Acerbi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Acerbi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Acerbi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turcotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Acerbi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turcotte looks to land a combination. Acerbi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Panfilo Acerbi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turcotte keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Turcotte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turcotte 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!

Event: NYF Fight Night 45
Date: Oct 16, 2024

#R1#
Hopson scores with a nice right hand.
Hopson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Garcia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hopson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Garcia misses the target.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Hopson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Hopson needs to keep his hands up - Garcia had a free shot at his head there.
Garcia throws a right hand that misses
and Hopson counters with a right hand to the body.
Garcia misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Garcia.
Garcia connects with a jab.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Hopson ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopson shoots in looking for a takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl out of it but Hopson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garcia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hopson digs a good hook to Garcia's body. #T1#
Garcia lands with a nice combination. Hopson backs away looking to recover.
Hopson is looking to clinch.
Hopson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Hopson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopson trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia is trying to control Hopson's posture but Hopson avoids it.
Hopson just content to control the position.
Hopson wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
Garcia is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Hopson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Garcia holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
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.
Garcia is looking for a sweep.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
Hopson laying and praying for a moment but Garcia takes advantage and regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Hopson has control of the leg.
Hopson is looking to stall here but Garcia recovers full guard.
Hopson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hopson stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Hopson is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.
Hopson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hopson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopson.
Hopson misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Hopson does it's job there.
Hopson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garcia to score with a decent uppercut.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Hopson needs to keep his hands up - Garcia had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Hopson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hopson stuns Garcia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Garcia needs to keep his hands up - Hopson had a free shot at his head there.
Garcia swings widly with a right hand
and Hopson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garcia is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hopson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Hopson drops his hands momentarily and Garcia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hopson ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Hopson throws a shot from downtown. Garcia moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Hopson closes the distance and pushes Garcia back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jesse-James Hopson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Garcia swings widly with a right hand
and Hopson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jab from Hopson.
Hopson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopson.
Garcia misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hopson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Garcia misses with a right hand
and Hopson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Hopson ducks down to avoid it.
Hopson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hopson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopson.
It looked like Garcia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hopson looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Hopson lands a jab to the head.
Garcia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hopson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopson closes the distance and clinches up with Garcia, looking for a takedown. Hopson pushes Garcia against the cage but Garcia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Garcia misses with a looping right.
Hopson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Jesse-James Hopson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garcia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garcia throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garcia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Hopson slips a jab from Garcia.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Hopson ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Garcia misses its intended target.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopson.
Hopson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garcias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Hopson moved out of range.
Hopson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hopson throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopson.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Hopson. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Garcia misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopson throws out a powerful jab.
Garcia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopson works the jab nicely.
Hopson wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Garcia throws a poor cross that misses
letting Hopson counter with a right hand.
Garcia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hopson misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Garcia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garcia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hopson under the eye.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Hopson's shoulder, as Hopson tries to avoid the shot.
Hopson misses with a hook.
Hopson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Good standup being displayed there by Hopson as he connects with a hook.
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Hopson's shoulder, as Hopson tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Hopson throws a right hand that misses
and Garcia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garcia lands a nice shot that snaps Hopson's head back.
Garcia throws a jab when Hopson was well out of range.
Hopson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheers as Garcia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hopson doesn't seem phased though.
Hopson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hopson cracks Garcia with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hopson tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut there from Hopson.
Garcia slips under a jab.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hopson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Hopson darts in looking for a takedown but Garcia gets double underhooks and turns Hopson into the cage.
Leonardo Pancho Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse-James Hopson.
Hopson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Hopson moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Hopson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Garcia's guard.
Hopson trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom. #T4#
Garcia is trying to keep Hopson in close. #SUB#
Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Hopson defends easily.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Hopson from controlling successfully.
Garcia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hopson landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse-James Hopson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL2#
Hopson has managed to clinch.
Jesse-James Hopson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Garcia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopson working aggressively here.
Hopson lands a body punch.
Hopson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Garcia tries to work over Hopson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Garcia misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Garcia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Hopson on the inside.
Hopson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garcia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hopson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garcia lands a body shot in the clinch.
Garcia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hopson smiles and moves away.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Hopson's shoulder, as Hopson tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Garcia misses. #T1#
Garcia throws a good cross that connects.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Hopson slips the punch.
Hopson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Garcia cracks a nice hook into Hopson's ribs.
Garcia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Hopson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Garcia misses with some punches.
Hopson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hopson prevents a body shot from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
A short uppercut from Hopson.
Garcia misses with a punch to the body.
Hopson misses with a body punch.
Hopson throws a head punch that misses.
Garcia is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2##BC2#
Hopson breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Hopson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia is looking for a sweep.
Garcia can't do much from the bottom here.
Hopson controlling from side mount.
Hopson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcia struggling a bit here.
Jesse-James Hopson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garcia takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hopson taking a break here but Garcia is having none of it and regains half guard. #T3##SUB#
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hopson trying to control from half guard but Garcia is working away.
Garcia wants to control but Hopson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Garcia manages to get to full guard.
Hopson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Hopson tries to pass. #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.
Hopson wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Hopson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hopson preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Hopson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Garcia on his heels. He'll look to pass Garcia's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hopson defends well.
Hopson looking to pass the guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse-James Hopson!
Jesse-James Hopson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C349: Erdogan vs Bradley
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Robertson throws a series of punches but Mo moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Robertson.
Robertson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mo back to the cage. Robertson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Robertson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Robertson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Robertson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mo.
Mo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Robertson throws a head kick but Mo moves out of range.
Mo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robertson with a body shot.
Robertson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robertson swinging wildly here.
Mo throws a counter combo.
Robertson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robertson swings for the body but Mo moves out of range.
Mo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Robertson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Robertson with a jab.
Mo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robertson lands with a hook. Mo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Robertson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Mo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mo throws a big shot that misses.
Robertson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robertson looks for a takedown but Mo sprawls well.
Mo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Robertson scores with a shot to the body.
Robertson throws a shot from downtown. Mo moves away and avoids it.
Mo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Robertson blocks it well.
Robertson misses with a combination
and Mo counters with a low kick, right behind Robertson 's knee. #T2#
Robertson throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Robertson moves out of range of the strikes.
Robertson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Robertson thuds his right hand into Mo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mo misses with an uppercut.
Robertson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robertson.
Robertson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Robertson avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Robertson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Robertson scores with a hook to the body. Mo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Robertson looks to land a left hand but Mo moved out of range nicely.
Mo throws out a counter right but Robertson avoids it with no problem.
Mo defending well as Robertson loads up on a big left hand.
Mo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robertson throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've been told by Robertson's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mo checks a leg kick.
Mo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robertson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Robertson ducks right into an uppercut from Mo. #CUT2#It looks like Ameen Robertson has been cut.
Robertson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Robertson misses. #T4#
Robertson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mo.
A punch lands to the side of Mo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Robertson throws a lazy right hand but Mo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Robertson misses
and Mo counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robertson dodges the punch combination from Mo.
Robertson takes a swing at Mo's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Robertson.
Robertson blocks the body kick.
Robertson scores with a nice right hand. #KD2#
Mo drops Robertson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Robertson looks back up at him and smiles so Mo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Robertson is rocked!
Robertson goes for a double leg but Mo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mo continues to drive forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ameen Robertson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ameen Robertson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Robertson lands with a right hand.
Robertson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mo.
Robertson backing away here, and Mo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Robertson misses the target.
Mo tries to move into range but Robertson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Robertson lands a right hook to the body.
Robertson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robertson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mo counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson swinging wildly here.
Mo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robertson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mo.
Mo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Robertson swings away with a body shot that misses #KD2#
and Mo counters with a nice right hand that sends Robertson toppling to the canvas! Robertson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mo finish him?!
Oh Robertson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ameen Robertson is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Robertson shoots in and bounces Mo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mo keeping moving, preventing Robertson from controlling successfully.
Mo wants to sweep but no luck.
Robertson seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Robertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robertson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Robertson is fighting to break Mo's control of his arms but Mo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Robertson wants to control from the top but Mo keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Robertson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Robertson throws out a loose jab but Mo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robertson throws the left hand but Mo avoids the punch easily.
Mo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Robertson as he connects with a hook.
Robertson misses with a body kick.
Mo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robertson moves away.
Robertson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mo at a distance.
Ameen Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Robertson misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Robertson falls off balance throwing a combination #KD2#
and Mo counters with a nice right hand that sends Robertson toppling to the canvas! Robertson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mo finish him?!
Mo just misses with a punch to the body.
Mo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Mo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mo throws an overhand right that drops Robertson like a sack of potatoes! Mo dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neesum Mo!
Our winner, Neesum Mo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C351: Cheese vs Geno III
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Orcarm or perhaps it was just good defense by Jacira, which made it look bad.
Orcarm shoots and misses
and Jacira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Orcarm looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jacira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Orcarm's hands.
Jacira cracks Orcarm with a right hand to the side of the head.
Orcarm misses with a takedown attempt - Jacira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murfum Orcarm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orcarm walks into a stiff left hand from Jacira.
Nice straight punches there by Jacira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jacira.
Jacira lands a nice looking body shot.
Orcarm gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jacira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jacira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orcarm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jacira has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jacira throws a shot to the body.
Orcarm is breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Jacira. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Orcarm takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jacira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Orcarm.
Orcarm takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#It looks like Murfum Orcarm has been cut.#TD2#
Jacira fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Orcarm to the ground. Jacira is now in Orcarm's guard.
Orcarm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jacira trying to control the position from guard on top but Orcarm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacira throwing strikes from guard but Orcarm blocks nicely.
Jacira landing with the ground and pound.
Jacira scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Orcarm is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jacira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Jacira with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jacira with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacira chips away with some ground and pound.
Jacira is in close to Orcarm's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jacira stands up over Orcarm, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Orcarm keeping moving, preventing Jacira from controlling successfully.
Orcarm wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jacira works over Orcarm with some ground and pound from guard.
Jacira stays in close to Orcarm's body and controls the position.
Orcarm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Jacira wants to control from the top but Orcarm keeps moving.
Jacira looking to pass the guard.
Orcarm is adopting a defensive guard.
Jacira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jacira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jacira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Orcarm wants to get back to full guard.
Orcarm taking some punishment here, with Jacira in his half guard.
Orcarm is not content to let Jacira control the position.
Jacira performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Jacira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jacira prevents Orcarm from improving his position.
Orcarm is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jacira scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jacira lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orcarm trying to hold on to Jacira's head to control him but Jacira postures up.
Orcarm blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jacira.
Jacira passes to full mount!
Jacira working the ground and pound effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aqissiac Jacira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murfum Orcarm's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Good work by Orcarm as he checks the leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Jacira. Beautiful body shot.
Nice cross by Jacira.#TD2#
Jacira closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jacira scoring with punches from side control.
Jacira scores with punches from side control.
Jacira is looking to take a break and control but Orcarm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jacira landing a few strikes.
Jacira working the ground and pound from side control.
Jacira throwing shots but missing, from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacira in side control, throwing shots but Orcarm defends.
Jacira working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC2#Orcarm is rocked!
Jacira lands a strong strike to the head of Orcarm. That's dazed him! Jacira looking to finish here. Orcarm is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Jacira lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aqissiac Jacira!

Event: C351: Cheese vs Geno III
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Blank throws a body punch but Anstey moves out of range.
Anstey throws a counter combo.
We've been hearing reports that Blank has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jab by Anstey.
Bunny Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anstey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blank. Blank circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anstey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anstey looks to throw the jab but Blank is out of range.
Blank was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blank keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anstey.
Blank fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anstey tries to land a leg kick but Blank saw it coming and moves away.
Anstey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Anstey.
Anstey misses with a two punch combination.
Anstey misses with the body kick#CL#
and Blank counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blank.
Blank is pressed up against the cage. Anstey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blank down to the mat. Blank avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Anstey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blank scores with a hook.#T1#
Anstey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anstey avoids the body shot from Blank.
Anstey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anstey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anstey slips a straight right by Blank.
Blank lands a nice hook to Anstey's body. Anstey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anstey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anstey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blank counters with a right hand to the body.
Blank throws a shot from downtown. Anstey moves away and avoids it.
Blank misses with a looping right.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Anstey has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Blank throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Anstey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blank.
Blank listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blank lands a glancing blow to the side of Anstey's head.
Anstey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blank.
Anstey misses with a combination
and Blank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anstey misses with a hook. Blank ducked under it nicely.
Blank throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anstey.
Anstey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Anstey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anstey misses the shot to the body.
Blank with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anstey to score with a decent uppercut.
Anstey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anstey misses with a looping left.
Blank throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Anstey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blank seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Blank moves out of range as Anstey strikes.
Anstey loads up on a big right hand but Blank slips the punch.
A left lands for Blank.
Blank connects with a nice looking jab.
Blank steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anstey.
Blank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anstey.
Blank misses with a looping left.
Blank feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ansteys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anstey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Blank tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Anstey manages to circle out of the way.
Blank lands with a good body shot.
Blank lands a really nice looking cross but Anstey seems unphased.
Anstey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anstey swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blank counters with a left to the body.
Anstey lands with a hook. Blank tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blank is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blank throws a jab but it's blocked by Anstey.
Despite the aggression on Anstey's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Blank really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Anstey ducks under a wild hook from Blank.
Anstey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blank displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anstey throws out the jab.
Anstey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Anstey misses with a wild body shot.
Blank slips under a jab.
Blank misses with a wild body shot.
Anstey looks to land a combination but Blank avoids it well.
Anstey throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Blank to counter with a crisp jab.
Blank is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Anstey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anstey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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 Billy Blank 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#
Blank scores with a hook.
Anstey misses with an uppercut.
Blank takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anstey takes a swing at Blank's ribcage but misses.
Blank fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blank jabs Anstey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blank dodges the punch combination from Anstey.
Anstey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blank scores with a hook to the body. Anstey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anstey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Anstey is breathing heavily.
Blank slips a jab and a cross from Anstey.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anstey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blank sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blank changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Anstey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blank connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Anstey scrambles back to his feet.
Bunny Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anstey misses with a shot to the body
letting Blank counter with a right hand.
Anstey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#Anstey is rocked!
Blank throws a pinpoint strike between Anstey's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Anstey crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Blank scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Blank!
After winning the bout, Billy Blank thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: UCF 75: Mfer v Jones
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karacan.
Karacan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karacan was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Karacan throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
We've been hearing reports that McDonald has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Karacan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
enabling Karacan to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and Karacan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karacan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Karacan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
McDonald shoots for a double leg takedown but Karacan sprawls well. He's pushed McDonald's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It seemed like Karacan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karacan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Karacan. No joy for McDonald on that attempt.
Karacan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Karacan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karacan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Karacan wants it to stay on the feet.
Karacan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonald fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karacan checks it well. #T2#
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Karacan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karacan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDonald darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but Karacan shows good takedown defense.
Karacan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Karacan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Enver Karacan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald misses with a hook to the body
and Karacan counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
McDonald misses with a shot to the body
and Karacan counters with a one-two to the body.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Karacan counters with a nice uppercut.
David McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karacan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karacan.
Karacan slips under a jab.
Karacan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karacan blocks a jab.
Karacan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonald misses the shot to the body. #T4##TD#
McDonald closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Karacan did well to prevent McDonald getting side control.
McDonald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McDonald working Karacan over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karacan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
McDonald is working for a kimura but Karacan is defending it quite comfortably.
McDonald is controlling the pace.
Karacan wants to get back to his feet.
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 David McDonald 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#
Karacan slips under a jab from McDonald.
Karacan slaps away a takedown attempt from McDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McDonald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Karacan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
Karacan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Karacan misses.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Karacan moved out of range.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDonald is defended easily by Karacan.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Karacan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karacan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Karacan moved out of range.
Karacan slips under a jab from McDonald.
Karacan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karacan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karacan blocks a jab.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
and Karacan counters with a nice body shot.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karacan as he avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Karacan misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karacan defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald throws a body punch but Karacan moves out of range.
Karacan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McDonald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karacan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karacan manages to avoid it.#T3#
McDonald fails with the takedown
and Karacan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald misses with a hook to the body
and Karacan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karacan as he avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Karacan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karacan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Karacan wants it to stay on the feet.
Karacan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Karacan is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Karacan misses.
McDonald misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Karacan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McDonald is looking to wear down Karacan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
McDonald misses with an uppercut
enabling Karacan to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karacan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Karacan ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Karacan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Karacan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Enver Karacan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt
and Karacan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDonald.
McDonald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karacan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald misses with a double jab
and Karacan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
McDonald darts in looking for a takedown but Karacan gets double underhooks and turns McDonald into the cage.
A nice side step and Karacan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karacan. #BC2#
Karacan breaks from the clinch.
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Karacan's shoulder, as Karacan tries to avoid the shot.
Karacan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McDonald has his takedown stuffed
and Karacan counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Karacan sprawls well. Karacan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McDonald gets slowly back to his feet.
Karacan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonald with a body shot.#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by McDonald or perhaps it was just good defense by Karacan, which made it look bad.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Karacan circles away easily
and Karacan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDonald thinking.
McDonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Karacan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Karacan as he avoids it easily. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Karacan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Karacan. No joy for McDonald on that attempt. #TD#
McDonald scores with a takedown into Karacan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Karacan blocks nicely.
Karacan looking for a sweep. Not yet Karacan, not yet.
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karacan has his hands on McDonald's head, controlling the position. #T4#
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Karacan is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karacan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
McDonald drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McDonald jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McDonald being controlled here momentarily.
Karacan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Enver Karacan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karacan 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Enver Karacan!
During a confident post fight interview, Enver Karacan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
David McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Fall down seven times, get up eight. I'll be back. I got lots of gas in the tank.'.

Event: C348: Dorado vs Fadda
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1#
Fabinho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vitalik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fabinho throws out the jab. #TD#
Vitalik gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fabinho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vitalik.
Fabinho trying to control but Vitalik postures up.
Vitalik throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fabinho to regain full guard.
Vitalik stopping the sweep attempt from Fabinho.#SUB2#
Fabinho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vitalik trying to control but Fabinho is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fabinho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vitalik defends it easily.#T1#
Vitalik trying to control the position from guard on top but Fabinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vitalik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vitalik trying to control the position from guard on top but Fabinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vitalik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vitalik scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Vitalik content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Fabinho has locked up a guillotine! Fabinho's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Vitalik is holding on here and Fabinho must be using up a lot of energy. Vitalik has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Fabinho gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roberto Fabinho!
Roberto Fabinho decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C348: Dorado vs Fadda
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1#
Goodman slaps away a takedown attempt from Medeiros, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Goodman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Medeiros moves out of range as Goodman strikes.
Goodman scores with a jab to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Goodman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Goodman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like White Goodman has been cut.
Goodman misses with a hook
and Medeiros counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Goodman lands with a nice combination. Medeiros backs away looking to recover.
Medeiros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Medeiros lands a body shot.
Goodman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Medeiros throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Goodman attempts a counter takedown but Medeiros avoids it well and moves away.
Medeiros misses with a left hand
letting Goodman counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goodman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Medeiros comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Medeiros takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Medeiros slips a jab and a cross from Goodman. #T1#
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Goodman sprawls well. Goodman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Medeiros gets slowly back to his feet.
White Goodman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljosa Medeiros.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Medeiros pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Medeiros takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Medeiros lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Goodman cracks Medeiros with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Medeiros trying to control from Goodman's half guard. Goodman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Medeiros trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Medeiros slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Goodman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medeiros in side control lands a decent elbow.
Goodman is looking to reverse the position.
Medeiros landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Medeiros in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Medeiros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goodman keeps working.
Goodman is looking for a sweep.
Medeiros scoring with punches from side control.
Goodman is looking for a sweep.
Medeiros fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T3#
Goodman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Medeiros blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goodman.
Goodman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Goodman prevents Medeiros from improving his position.
Goodman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goodman 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Medeiros is staying active underneath Goodman, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Goodman wants to work for an arm triangle but Medeiros is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Goodman is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
Goodman prevents Medeiros from improving his position.
Goodman wants to take a breather but Medeiros is having none of it.
Medeiros is looking to improve his position.
Medeiros is refusing to be controlled, as Goodman sits in half guard.
Goodman thows a huge punch but Medeiros dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aljosa Medeiros will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on White Goodman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Medeiros throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Medeiros changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Medeiros bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Goodman's head.
Medeiros paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Medeiros moves out of range of the strikes.
Medeiros fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Goodman looks to land a right hand but Medeiros moved out of range.
Goodman misses with an uppercut. Medeiros saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Medeiros misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medeiros looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodman is just out of range.
Goodman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Medeiros throws a predictable looking body shot
and Goodman counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Medeiros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goodman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Medeiros moves out of range of the strikes.
Medeiros doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Goodman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Medeiross jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Goodman slaps away a takedown attempt from Medeiros, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Goodman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Medeiros sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Goodman misses.
Medeiros takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goodman lands a jab to the head.
Medeiros swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Medeiros misses with a takedown
and Goodman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White Goodman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljosa Medeiros.
Medeiros shoots for a double leg takedown but Goodman sprawls well. He's pushed Medeiros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Goodman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Goodman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Medeiros.
Goodman connects with a single shot there.
Medeiros moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Medeiros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Medeiros misses the shot to the body.
Goodman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Medeiros jabs at Goodman's body.#T2#
Medeiros throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Medeiros momentarily. #TD#
Goodman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Medeiros is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Medeiros looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Goodman has picked Medeiros up and slammed him! Medeiros can't keep hold of the triangle and Goodman manages to pass to side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Goodman is chipping away with strikes.
Goodman trying to control the action but Medeiros is working from the bottom.
Medeiros is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Medeiros is looking for a sweep.
Goodman is chipping away with strikes.
Goodman landing strikes.
Medeiros tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Goodman presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Medeiros is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Goodman controlling from the full mount.
Medeiros regains half guard.
Goodman slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Medeiros is looking to control Goodman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Medeiros avoid being mounted?
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. Goodman connects with a nice short shot to Medeiros's temple.
Goodman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Goodman controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Medeiros tries to get to full guard but Goodman has control of the leg.
Goodman is looking to advance position but Medeiros won't allow it.
Goodman trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Goodman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on White Goodman's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A shot to the body from Medeiros misses
and Goodman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Medeiros fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Medeiros shoots in for a takedown but Goodman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Goodman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goodman throws out a loose jab but Medeiros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goodman misses with a double jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Medeiros misses.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Medeiros was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Medeiros dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Medeiros tries to move into range but Goodman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Medeiros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Medeiros ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Medeiros! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman misses with a hook. Medeiros ducked under it nicely.
Medeiros looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice jab there from Medeiros.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Medeiros darts in looking for a takedown but Goodman gets double underhooks and turns Medeiros into the cage.
Goodman tries to counter with a takedown but Medeiros is quick to defend against it.
White Goodman is winning the standup battle so far.
Goodman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Medeiros shoots in but no luck this time.
White Goodman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljosa Medeiros.
Goodman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Medeiros.#TD2#
Medeiros closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Goodman did well to prevent Medeiros getting side control.#SUB#
Goodman actively working from the bottom here.
Medeiros trying to control from half guard but Goodman is working away.
Goodman is looking for a sweep. Medeiros is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goodman gets back to full guard.
Medeiros wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Medeiros working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodman working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Goodman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Medeiros is one step ahead there.
Medeiros is working Goodman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Medeiros wants to pass the guard but Goodman is keeping the position.
White Goodman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Goodman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Medeiros gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Medeiros passes Goodman's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Medeiros drops an elbow to the side of Goodman's head.
Goodman trying to hold on to Medeiros's head to control him but Medeiros postures up.
Goodman moves into full guard. #SUB#
Goodman working for submissions but it's allowed Medeiros to get to half guard.
Medeiros trying to control the action but Goodman is working from the bottom.
Medeiros seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Medeiros looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Goodman trying to control but Medeiros postures up.
Medeiros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goodman keeps working.
Goodman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Goodman.
Goodman keeping moving, preventing Medeiros from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goodman is on top in guard. #REVR#
Medeiros looking for a sweep. Not yet Medeiros, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aljosa Medeiros.
I think Medeiros 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aljosa Medeiros!
White Goodman spoke after the fight, saying 'Nobody makes me bleed my own blood! Nobody! You only won because i did a set of ten thousand squats before the fight.'.

Event: C346: Petrov vs Gunnarsson
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
Ozbourne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Acerbi can pounce on him.
Ozbourne tries to clinch there but Acerbi circles away.
Acerbi darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Ziggy Ozbourne has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Acerbi.
Acerbi digs a good hook to Ozbourne's body.
Ozbourne throws a sloppy head kick and Acerbi moves out of range easily.
Acerbi scores with a nice right hand.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Acerbi! Ozbourne is out on his feet! Acerbi rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Ozbourne is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Ozbourne is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panfilo Acerbi!

Event: SMASH: Drago vs Veainu
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
Saqqaf fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spratt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saqqaf throws a sloppy head kick and Spratt moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spratt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spratt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saqqaf's waist but Saqqaf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spratt off to one side.
Spratt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saqqaf's waist but Saqqaf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spratt off to one side. #CL2#
Spratt gets a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've been informed that Spratt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Saqqaf dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Saqqaf tries to pull guard but Spratt holds him up against the cage and eventually Saqqaf drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Saqqaf - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Spratt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Waheed Saqqaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Spratt.
Saqqaf misses with a body punch. #T1##BC2#
Spratt breaks from the clinch.
Saqqaf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saqqaf misses with a low kick.
Spratt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spratt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saqqaf defends it nicely.
Spratt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saqqaf swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spratt.
A telegraphed right hand from Saqqaf misses the target.
Saqqaf bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Spratt closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Saqqaf keeping hold of Spratt's head, controlling as best he can.
Saqqaf manages to get to full guard. #T2##SUB#
Saqqaf has his foot on Spratt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spratt works his way back into a safe position though.
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!#SUB#
Saqqaf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Saqqaf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saqqaf wants to sweep but no luck.
Saqqaf trying to keep a closed guard but Spratt is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Spratt stopping the sweep attempt from Saqqaf.#SUB#
Saqqaf working for a triangle but Spratt defends it easily.
Saqqaf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spratt's guard. #REVR#
Saqqaf is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spratt keeping moving, preventing Saqqaf from controlling successfully. #T4#
Spratt throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Saqqaf wants to control from the top but Spratt keeps moving.
Saqqaf looking to sit in guard and control but Spratt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Saqqaf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Spratt wants to control but Saqqaf is keeping busy. #SU#
Saqqaf decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Saqqaf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spratt shoots in but no luck this time.
A big left from Saqqaf misses.
As Saqqaf backs off Spratt throws a huge counter combo but Saqqaf manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Waheed Saqqaf dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Spratt moves to clinch but Saqqaf breaks away
and Saqqaf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spratt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saqqaf tries to avoid it but Spratt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saqqaf to the ground. Saqqaf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saqqaf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spratt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Saqqaf.
Saqqaf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spratt can do to turn this around?
Spratt blocks the body kick.
Waheed Saqqaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spratt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saqqaf tries to avoid it but Spratt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saqqaf to the ground. Saqqaf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Spratt drives through and clinches with Saqqaf against the cage. #TD2#
Spratt pulls Saqqaf into guard.
Saqqaf passes Spratt's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Saqqaf is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Spratt is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Waheed Saqqaf!

Event: NYF 85: Traumen vs Garcia II
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Traumen looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Traumen throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
Traumen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Traumen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Garcia misses.
Garcia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Traumen swinging wildly here.
Garcia lands a two punch combo.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Traumen ducks down to avoid it.
Lucas Traumen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traumen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Traumen throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Garcia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garcia jabs Traumen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garcia has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Traumen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Traumen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Traumen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traumen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Garcia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Traumen. #T1#
Traumen misses with a body kick.
Traumen moves out of range of the strikes.
Traumen throwing a counter right hand but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Traumen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Traumen lands the left hand.
Traumen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Traumen misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
Traumen with the inside leg kick.
Traumen is looking to slow Garcia down with leg kicks.
Garcia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Traumen misses with a head kick.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Traumen's head but Traumen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Traumen is looking to counter punch.
Traumen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Garcia misses.
Traumen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Traumen moved out of range nicely.
Garcia slips a jab from Traumen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garcia! But no joy.#T2#
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Traumen.
Garcia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garcia connects with a body shot that sends Traumen's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Traumen.
Despite the aggression on Garcia's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Traumen staying out of range there.
Traumen looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Traumen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Garcia throws a hook but Traumen blocks it.
Garcia misses the jab.
Traumen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Traumen slips a jab from Garcia.
Traumen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Traumen throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Garcia throws a combination. Traumen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Traumen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia misses with a left hand
and Traumen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garcia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Traumen on the side of the head.
Traumen works Garcia's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Traumen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Traumen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Garcia misses.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Traumen was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Traumen moved out of range.
Traumen throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
Traumen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Traumen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Traumen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Traumen misses with a wild body shot.
Traumen throws a leg kick but Garcia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Traumen misses with a body shot.
Traumen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia throws a hook but Traumen avoids it easily.
Garcia misses with a hook. Traumen ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Traumen slips under a jab.
Traumen scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Leonardo Pancho Garcia has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traumen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Traumen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Traumen slips under a jab.
Traumen throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Traumen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Traumen slips under a jab.
Traumen cracks Garcia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Traumen scores with a head kick. Garcia tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Traumen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garcia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC#Garcia is rocked!
Traumen misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD#
Traumen cracks Garcia with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Traumen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Garcia to stand back up!
Garcia is still on wobbly legs! Can Traumen finish him?
Traumen fakes the body blow, causing Garcia to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Garcia goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucas Traumen!
Lucas Traumen retains his lightweight title!
Lucas Traumen 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: BC FIGHT NIGHT 11
Date: Sep 25, 2024

#R1#
Tanaka fails with a takedown attempt. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Montoya has knocked Tanaka down with a huge combo! Montoya steps away and waves a wobbly Tanaka back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Tanaka is rocked!
Montoya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tanaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Montoya finish him?
Montoya fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Tanaka square on the jaw! Damn, Tanaka is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felipe Montoya!

Event: C343: Bloodaxe vs Khabib II
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Jab, jab by Gracie - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anstey throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
We've been hearing reports that Anstey has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Anstey misses with a looping right.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anstey.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie swings for the body but Anstey moves out of range.
Anstey slips a straight right by Gracie.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Anstey walks into a straight right hand from Gracie.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Anstey saw that one coming.
Anstey lands a body shot.
Anstey throws a leg kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anstey moves out of range of the strikes.
Anstey throwing a counter right hand but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Chozen Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anstey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie misses the jab.
Gracie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anstey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Anstey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Anstey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Anstey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Chozen Gracie has been cut.
Gracie misses with a right hand
enabling Anstey to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anstey throws an overhand right that drops Gracie like a sack of potatoes! Anstey dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bunny Anstey!

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