Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1134 Bollomard vs. Drake
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Wright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Tokugawa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wright thinking.
Nice defenses there by Tokugawa.
Nice uppercut there from Tokugawa.
Wright misses with a right hand
and Tokugawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright slips a jab and a cross from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Wright closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright is chipping away with strikes. #SUB2#
Wright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Wright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Wright tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wright working away.
Tokugawa is looking to regain half guard here but Wright keeps moving and retains side control.
Tokugawa wants to control but Wright postures up.
Tokugawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wright on the ground.
Wright is looking to take a break and control but Tokugawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Tokugawa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tokugawa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wright off and has taken his back!
Tokugawa wants to control but Wright is keeping busy.
Tokugawa controlling from the back.
Wright wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tokugawa's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Wright rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wright is refusing to be controlled, as Tokugawa sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Wright actively working from the bottom here.
Tokugawa trying to mount his opponent but Wright defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Tokugawa is keen to just control but Wright is a slippery customer.
Wright tries to get to full guard but Tokugawa has control of the leg.
Tokugawa is trying to control. Wright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright wants to improve his position but Tokugawa is controlling well.
Wright is refusing to be controlled, as Tokugawa sits in half guard.
Tokugawa stalling.
Wright is looking for a sweep. Tokugawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tokugawa is trying to control. Wright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wright won't allow Tokugawa to pass to mount.
Wright moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Wright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tokugawa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tokugawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tokugawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wright has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tokugawa has managed to get both his arms back between Wright's legs - danger averted.
Wright can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tokugawa controls the pace.
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 Minato Tokugawa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wright misses with a hook
and Tokugawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright dips to his left and cracks Tokugawa with an uppercut!
Wright misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Tokugawa misses the target.
Time To Fight Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wright uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wright throws a series of punches but Tokugawa avoids them all with ease.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wright fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Tokugawa misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tokugawa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Tokugawa misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Wright dives in and scores a takedown into Tokugawa's guard.#SUB2#
Wright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tokugawa trying to control the position here.
Tokugawa 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#
Wright is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Wright actively working from the bottom here.
Tokugawa is trying to control. Wright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Tokugawa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Time To Fight Wright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wright wants to control but Tokugawa is keeping busy.
Tokugawa wants to take a breather but Wright is having none of it.
Tokugawa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wright moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wright 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.
Tokugawa sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Wright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tokugawa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tokugawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Wright not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Tokugawa from controlling successfully.
Wright controlling Tokugawa's posture.
Tokugawa wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Wright is trying to keep Tokugawa in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Tokugawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tokugawa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tokugawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wright.
Wright changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wright tries for a takedown but Tokugawa circles away easily
and Tokugawa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wright thinking.
Minato Tokugawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Time To Fight Wright.#T4##CL#
Tokugawa darts in and clinches Wright up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tokugawa.
Wright blocks a body shot from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands a left hand.
Tokugawa blocking some punches.
Wright is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tokugawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Wright presses Tokugawa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tokugawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tokugawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tokugawa tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Tokugawa back against the cage. #TD2#
Wright has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tokugawa regains guard immediately.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tokugawa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wright's guard. #REVR#
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 Minato Tokugawa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##CL#
Tokugawa forces Wright back against the cage and clinches.
Tokugawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Wright has clasped his hands together around Tokugawa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wright tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tokugawa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wright wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Wright is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tokugawa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Wright is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tokugawa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wright's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wright is nestled in close to Tokugawa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Wright missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wright is keen to just control but Tokugawa is a slippery customer.
Tokugawa is trying to maintain the position but Wright is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Wright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tokugawa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wright postures up in Tokugawa's guard and throws a big left but Tokugawa blocks it.
Tokugawa wants to get back to his feet but Wright is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tokugawa's head.
Tokugawa trying to control the position.
Wright throws a big elbow that misses.
Tokugawa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tokugawa can't keep his opponent in guard - Wright advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tokugawa tries to get to full guard but Wright has control of the leg. #T3#
Wright seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wright is pressing down on Tokugawa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tokugawa is holding on for now.
Wright is trying to control the action in half guard but Tokugawa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wright sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tokugawa defending well though.
Wright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tokugawa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wright trying to control but Tokugawa is working from the bottom.
Tokugawa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wright wants to control from the top but Tokugawa keeps moving. #T4#
Tokugawa 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.
Tokugawa is trying to keep Wright in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wright works the jab nicely.
Tokugawa lands with a good body shot.
Wright darts in looking for a takedown but Tokugawa gets double underhooks and turns Wright into the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Tokugawa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jab from Wright.
Wright has his takedown stuffed
and Tokugawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Time To Fight Wright really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Tokugawa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tokugawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Tokugawa throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Tokugawa scores with a nice head shot.
Tokugawa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tokugawa.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright throws out a loose jab but Tokugawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa moves out of range of the strikes.
Tokugawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Wright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wright shoots in for a takedown but Tokugawa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tokugawa looks to land a left hand but Wright moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Wright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tokugawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tokugawa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wright thinking.
Minato Tokugawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Time To Fight Wright.
Wright is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wright throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Tokugawa to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Tokugawa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wright throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tokugawa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Wright is rocked!
Wright slips a straight right by Tokugawa.
Wright is still on wobbly legs! Can Tokugawa finish him?
Time To Fight Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tokugawa tries to clinch there but Wright circles away.
Wright changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wright seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Wright doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Tokugawa counters with a nice right hand that sends Wright toppling to the canvas! Wright scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tokugawa finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright tries for a takedown but Tokugawa circles away easily
and Tokugawa rattles Wright with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Wright tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Tokugawa dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Wright stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Minato Tokugawa!
A victorious Minato Tokugawa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Time To Fight Wright was interviewed post fight and said 'Thats some bull shi***! Look at his face and tell me who won!'.

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

#R1##CL#
Dawson drives through and clinches with Shikongo against the cage.
Dawson prevents Shikongo from breaking the clinch.
Shikongo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shikongo lands an uppercut.
Shikongo tries to work over Dawson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawson cracks Shikongo with a nice body shot.
Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Shikongo controls his hands.
Shikongo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dawson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dawson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shikongo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dawson wants to clinch up but Shikongo keeps it at a distance.
Shikongo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shikongo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawson.
Dawson works Shikongo's body with a nice hook.
Shikongo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A punch combination from Shikongo misses.
Dawson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dawson tries to clinch but Shikongo is having none of it.
Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shikongo manages to avoid it.
Dawson throws a sloppy body shot
and Shikongo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson scores with the left hand. Shikongo knows he should have avoided that one.
Shikongo throws a sloppy head kick
and Dawson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Dawson misses with a hook
and Shikongo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shikongo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shikongo misses with a series of wild punches.
Dawson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shikongo throws a combination. Dawson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Dawson closes the distance and clinches.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Shikongo avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage. #BC2#
Shikongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shikongo misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Shikongo misses.
A swing and a miss from Dawson.
Dawson misses with a wild body shot.
Shikongo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shikongo looks for the body kick but Dawson saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Shikongo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Shikongo. Those never looked like landing.
Shikongo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kwame Shikongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Dawson slips a jab and a cross from Shikongo.
Shikongo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dawson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shikongo in his tracks.
Dawson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shikongo doesn't seem bothered though.
Shikongo lands with a nice combination. Dawson backs away looking to recover.
No joy there for Shikongo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Dawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shikongo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dawson eats them both and turns towards Shikongo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shikongo misses with a two punch combination.
Shikongo tries to bum rush Dawson with a series of wild strikes but Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shikongo.
Dawson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shikongo's hands.
Dawson is looking to wear down Shikongo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shikongo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shikongo throws a nice looking combination but Dawson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dawson takes a swing at Shikongo's ribcage but misses.
Shikongo swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Dawson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Shikongo throws a right and a left that Dawson avoids nicely.
Shikongo throws a leg kick that misses.
Dawson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Dawson drives through with a takedown into Shikongo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shikongo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dawson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dawson stands up over Shikongo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dawson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dawson throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dawson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dawson is working Shikongo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dawson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shikongo working a defensive guard here.
Dawson throws a big elbow that misses.
Shikongo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Dawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawson chips away with some ground and pound.
Dawson chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson throws a big elbow that misses.
Dawson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dawson won't allow Shikongo to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dawson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dawson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dawson cracks Shikongo with a solid left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawson wants to control from the top but Shikongo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Shikongo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kwame Shikongo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shikongo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick from Shikongo misses.
Dawson misses with a straight right.
Shikongo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dawson.
Dawson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A punch combination from Shikongo misses.
Dawson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shikongo fails to land with a series of punches.
Shikongo connects with a looping right hand.
Shikongo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shikongo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Shikongo gets caught napping as Dawson dives in and scores a takedown. Shikongo manages to retain guard.
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!
Dawson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dawson is looking to work some ground and pound but Shikongo has wrist control.
Dawson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dawson postures up in Shikongo's guard and throws a big left but Shikongo blocks it. #T1##SUB2#
Dawson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shikongo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dawson has managed to get both his arms back between Shikongo's legs - danger averted.
Dawson throws a big elbow that misses.
Shikongo 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.
Shikongo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dawson 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.
Dawson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shikongo keeping moving, preventing Dawson from controlling successfully.
Shikongo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dawson cracks Shikongo with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dawson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dawson landing some decent shots from guard.
Dawson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Dawson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dawson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dawson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Isiah Dawson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Shikongo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dawson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shikongo's head.#SUB2#
Shikongo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dawson throwing strikes but missing.
Shikongo wants to sweep here but Dawson controlling him for the moment.
Dawson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dawson lands a couple of elbows.
Dawson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Dawson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dawson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dawson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shikongo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dawson lands with a punch from half guard.
Dawson is nestled in close to Shikongo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shikongo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dawson is working away from the top position though.
Dawson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Dawson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Dawson.
Shikongo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dawson is nestled in close to Shikongo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Shikongo is trying to control but can't.
Dawson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dawson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dawson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Dawson connects with a nice short shot to Shikongo's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dawson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Dawson there.
Dawson drops an elbow to the side of Shikongo's head.
Shikongo gets back to full guard.
Dawson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dawson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shikongo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dawson is looking to work some ground and pound but Shikongo has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isiah Dawson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Dawson throws a big shot that misses.
Shikongo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shikongo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shikongo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawson.
Shikongo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shikongo swings for the body but Dawson moves out of range.
Shikongo misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Dawson closes the distance and clinches.
Dawson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Shikongo avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson tries to work over Shikongo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawson lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dawson.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Shikongo avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the cage.
Shikongo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shikongo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Dawson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Dawson is nestled in close to Shikongo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Dawson working over Shikongo with some ground and pound. Shikongo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dawson trying to control from half guard but Shikongo is working away.
Dawson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dawson drops an elbow to the side of Shikongo's head.
Dawson is nestled in close to Shikongo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dawson working the head and body with strikes.
Dawson is trying to control. Shikongo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dawson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shikongo can do to turn this around?
Dawson working the head and body with strikes.
Dawson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dawson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dawson lands a nice short elbow.
Dawson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shikongo's head.
Ground and pound from Dawson.
Dawson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Dawson lands with a punch from half guard.
Dawson trying to control from half guard but Shikongo is working away.
Dawson throws a strike but Shikongo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dawson trying to control but Shikongo is working from the bottom.
Dawson postures up and lands a big shot to Shikongo's brow.
Shikongo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shikongo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawson.
Shikongo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dawson landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Dawson postures up and lands a big shot to Shikongo's brow.
Shikongo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dawson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shikongo working a defensive guard here.
Dawson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dawson landing some decent shots from guard.
Dawson wants to control from the top but Shikongo keeps moving.
Dawson chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Dawson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dawson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dawson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Dawson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dawson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dawson throwing strikes from guard but Shikongo blocks nicely.
Dawson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shikongo keeping moving, preventing Dawson from controlling successfully.
Shikongo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shikongo has momentary wrist control but Dawson slips an elbow through the middle.
Dawson stands up over Shikongo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isiah Dawson clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Dawson throws a looping overhand right but Shikongo ducks down to avoid it.
Dawson misses with a body shot.
Dawson throws a looping overhand right but Shikongo ducks down to avoid it.
Shikongo unleashes a big counter combination but Dawson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dawson wants to clinch up but Shikongo keeps it at a distance.
Shikongo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dawson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shikongo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shikongo throws a combination. Dawson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dawson wants to clinch up but Shikongo keeps it at a distance.
Shikongo throws a right and a left that Dawson avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson throws out a loose jab but Shikongo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawson lands a slapping body shot.
Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shikongo manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dawson. Shikongo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shikongo unleashes a big counter combination but Dawson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shikongo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dawson.#T1#
Shikongo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shikongo moves away.
Shikongo connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Dawson misses.
Shikongo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Shikongo misses with the combination.
Dawson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Dawson misses.
Shikongo swinging wildly here.
A clash of legs there as Dawson blocks the low kick.
Dawson throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Shikongo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dawson dodges the punch combination from Shikongo.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Dawson with a jab.
Shikongo slips a jab from Dawson.
Shikongo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Shikongo.
Shikongo avoids the body shot from Dawson. #TD#
Dawson gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shikongo can't do much from the bottom here.
Dawson working the ground and pound from side control.
Dawson working the ground and pound.
Dawson slows the pace down. #T3#
Dawson wants to control but Shikongo is keeping him busy.
Dawson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dawson working the ground and pound from side control.
Shikongo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dawson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shikongo keeps working.
Dawson throws a strike but Shikongo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Shikongo 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.
Dawson is looking to work some ground and pound but Shikongo has wrist control.
Dawson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shikongo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Dawson chips away with some ground and pound.
Shikongo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dawson manages to get to full guard.
Dawson 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.
Shikongo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dawson is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Isiah Dawson 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Shikongo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dawson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shikongo.
Dawson wants to clinch.
Dawson cracks a nice hook into Shikongo's ribs.
Shikongo misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson doesn't manage to clinch there - Shikongo circles away.
Dawson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shikongo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dawson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shikongo doesn't seem bothered though.
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shikongo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Dawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shikongo manages to avoid it.
Shikongo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawson.
Shikongo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shikongo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dawson cracks Shikongo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dawson throws an overhand right that lands on Shikongo's shoulder, as Shikongo tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Dawson misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shikongo.
Shikongo throws a combination that misses
and Dawson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shikongo thinking.
Dawson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shikongo.
Kwame Shikongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shikongo lands a two punch combo.
Shikongo tries to bum rush Dawson with a series of wild strikes but Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dawson throws a shot from downtown. Shikongo moves away and avoids it.
Shikongo avoids the body shot from Dawson.
Shikongo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Shikongo stalks Dawson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dawson's face. Dawson staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson throws a body shot but no joy.
Shikongo avoids the body shot from Dawson.
Shikongo throws a series of punches but Dawson moves out of range.
Shikongo misses with the combination.
Dawson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shikongo.
Shikongo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dawson just misses with a punch to the body.
Shikongo throws a right and a left that Dawson avoids nicely.
Shikongo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dawson slips a jab and a cross from Shikongo.
Shikongo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dawson back to the cage. Shikongo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Dawson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dawson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Isiah Dawson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Dawson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shikongo wants to get back to striking at distance but Dawson won't allow it.
Shikongo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shikongo misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Dawson.
Shikongo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shikongo misses with an elbow over the top.
Shikongo wants to get back to striking at distance but Dawson won't allow it.
Shikongo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shikongo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dawson blocks an uppercut.
Shikongo misses with a punch to the body. #T4##BC2#
Shikongo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shikongo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dawson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shikongo scores with a three punch combo!
Shikongo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dawson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Shikongo is just out of range.
Shikongo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson connects with a body shot.
Shikongo throws a right hand that Dawson ducks under and follows up with a left that Dawson also avoids with ease.
Dawson feinted with a counter takedown.
Shikongo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Dawson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shikongo.
Shikongo throws a series of punches but Dawson moves out of range.
Shikongo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kwame Shikongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shikongo keeps the fight on the outside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isiah Dawson!
Isiah Dawson is the new middleweight champion!

Event: STRIKE! 54
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Magomedov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Clack has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Clack darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Clack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magomedov moves away from the strike by Clack.
Clack throws a low kick, looking for Magomedov's leg but Magomedov calmly moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Magomedov misses its target.#CL#
Magomedov pushes Clack up against the cage in a clinch.
Clack prevents a body shot from Magomedov. #BC2#
Clack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clack lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Magomedov out cold! Magomedov is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Clack Clack!
Our winner, Clack Clack, 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.
In defeat, Nikolai Magomedov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Useless(0)+ From Useless ï¿½ in 1 session.6.45 That's a decent/fast learner you got there. With good hiddens, you may have yourself an org ID restricted beast!'.

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 5A
Date: Jan 20, 2025

#R1#
Chikorita gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pereira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pereira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chikorita is looking to clinch.
Pereira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chikorita's head.
Chikorita tries to clinch
and Pereira counters with a stiff right hand.
Pereira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chikorita.
We've been hearing reports that Pereira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pereira circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pereira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pereira keeps the fight on the outside.
Chikorita darts in trying to clinch
and Chikorita takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Pereira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chikorita has time to react.
Pereira circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pereira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pereira connects with a single shot there.
Pereira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pereira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pereira shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chikorita eats them both and turns towards Pereira to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#Chikorita is rocked!
Pereira is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chikorita tries to clinch up
and Pereira counters with a three punch combo that has Chikorita backing up. Chikorita nods at Pereira to acknowledge the strikes.
Chikorita is still on wobbly legs! Can Pereira finish him?
Pereira is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pereira connects with a quick right hand that sends Chikorita tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Andre Pereira!
Andre Pereira seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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

#R1##CL2#
Hallows instigates a clinch.
Hiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hallows creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hiro's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Kuromiya Hiro has been cut.
Hallows lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hiro backwards.
Hiro blocking some punches.
Hiro lands a right hand.
Hallows lands a damaging elbow.
Hiro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hallows lands a shoulder strike.
Hiro tries to work over Hallows's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Hallows on the inside.
Hiro misses with the head strike.
Hiro taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hiro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hallows's elbow.
Hiro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hallows working aggressively here.
Hiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Hallows controls his hands.
Hiro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hallows misses with the head strike.
Hallows blocking some punches.
Hallows prevents a body shot from Hiro. #T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Hallows throws an elbow but misses.
Hallows misses with an elbow over the top.
Hallows being controlled against the cage.
Hiro misses with the head strike.
Hallows scores with a shot to the side of Hiro's head.
Hiro misses with a punch to the body.
Hallows looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hallows lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hiro avoids a wild elbow strike from Hallows.
Hallows throws a head punch that misses.
Hallows lands a damaging elbow.
Hallows lands a nice uppercut.
Hiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Hiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Hallows controls his hands.
Hallows blocking some punches.
Hallows pushes off an throws an elbow but Hiro leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Hallows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Hallows. #T2#
Hallows creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hiro misses with a body punch.
Hiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hallows lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hallows backwards.
Hiro tries to throw a body punch but Hallows avoids it by throwing Hiro back against the cage.
Hallows scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hiro blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hallows.
Hallows misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hallows.
Hallows working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hiro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hallows throws a punch but it's blocked by Hiro.
Hiro gets through Hallows's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hiro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hiro looking to slow down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Hiro misses with a body punch.
Hiro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hiro leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hallows misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hiro.
Hiro tries a body shot but Hallows blocks it.
Hiro lands a nice uppercut.
Hiro blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Hiro.
Hallows creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hallows just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hiro's brow.
Hiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hiro tries to work over Hallows's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hiro working aggressively here.
Hiro lands a shoulder strike.
Hiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hallows misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Hiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Hallows controls his hands.
Hiro blocks an elbow strike from Hallows.
Hallows blocks a body shot from Hiro.
Hiro can't find room to land a body shot as Hallows controls the action.
Hiro blocks the elbow strike.
Hiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hiro.
Hallows tries a knee to the head but Hiro blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallows lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hallows creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hallows tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hiro lands with a light punch inside.
Hiro avoids a wild elbow strike from Hallows.
Hiro takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Kuromiya Hiro's cut is getting worse.
Hallows being controlled against the cage.
Hallows scores with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Broady Hallows dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kuromiya Hiro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hiro takes one on the button.
Hallows misses with a hook. Hiro ducked under it nicely.
Hallows misses with a body shot.
Hallows gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hallows tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hiro looks to land a right hand but Hallows moved out of range.
Hallows throws a right and a left that Hiro avoids nicely.
Hallows throws a head kick but Hiro moves out of range.
Hallows missing with a left hand there. Hiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some wild striking there from Hallows.
Hiro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hallows darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hiro throws a looping overhand right but Hallows ducks down to avoid it.
Hallows takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hallows misses with a straight right.
Hiro throws a shot to the body.
Hiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hallows blocks a jab.
Hallows throws out a counter right but Hiro avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Hiro.
Hiro slips a jab from Hallows.#T1#
Hiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Hiro.
Hiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Hallows on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hallows looks to land a left hand but Hiro moved out of range nicely.
Hiro throws a low kick, looking for Hallows's leg but Hallows calmly moves out of range.
Hiro throws out a loose jab but Hallows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallows tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hiro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Hiro.
Hiro throwing a counter right hand but Hallows manages to avoid it.
Hiro connects with a looping right hand.
Hiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hallows manages to avoid it.
Hallows misses the shot to the body.
Hiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Broady Hallows seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hiro misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Hallows on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hiro thuds a left hand into Hallows's body.
Hiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallows was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiro.
Hiro scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallows is just out of range.
Hallows jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Hallows throws a hook but Hiro blocks it.
Hiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hiro misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hallows! But no joy.
Hallows paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hallows throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hiro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hallows throws a big shot that misses.
Hiro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hallows. Hallows circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hallows bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hiro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hiro connects with a right hand. Hallows shakes it off.
Hiro connects with a body shot.
Hiro slips a straight right by Hallows.
Hiro looks to throw the jab but Hallows is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Hiro. That snapped Hallows's head back.
Hallows is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hallows throws a shot to the body.
Hallows fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hallows takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hiro looks to land a left hand but Hallows moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Hiro connects with a nice looking jab.
Hallows throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hiro's head.
Hallows is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hiro.
Hiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiro feints and then cracks Hallows's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hallows down.
Hiro misses with a looping left.
Hallows 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.
A jab from Hallows finds it's way through Hiro's defenses.
Hiro connects with an inside leg kick.
Hallows throws the left hand but Hiro avoids the punch easily.
Nice straight punches there by Hiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hiro.
Hallows darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hallows misses with a head kick.
Hiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Hallows.#ROC2#Hiro is rocked!
Hallows avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hallows missing with a left hand there. Hiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hallows ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hallows tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hallows tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hiro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hallows takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiro. Hallows does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Hallows was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hiro staying out of range there.
Hallows takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Hiro.
Hiro lands a right hook to the body.
Hallows throws a jab when Hiro was well out of range.
It looked like Hiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hiro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hallows lands with a cross. #CUT2#Kuromiya Hiro's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hallows looks to land a left hand but Hiro moved out of range nicely.
Hallows avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hallows connects with a body shot that sends Hiro's belly button to the back.
Hiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab from Hiro.
Hallows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiro moves away.
Hiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hallows takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiro lands a head shot.
Nice defenses there by Hallows.
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 Kuromiya Hiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kuromiya Hiro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Hiro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hiro looks to land a left hand but Hallows moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hallows! But no joy.
Hiro throws a hook but Hallows avoids it easily.
Hallows appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hiro throws a body punch but Hallows moves out of range. #CL2#
Hallows drives through and clinches with Hiro against the cage.
Hiro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hiro presses Hallows against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hiro tries to work over Hallows's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hallows blocks an uppercut.
Hallows throws a head punch that misses.
Hiro takes a shot to the head.
Hallows blocking some punches.
Hallows throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hallows throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hiro lands an uppercut.
Hiro throws a head punch that misses.
Hiro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Hiro. #T1#
Hallows blocking some punches.
Hiro blocks an elbow strike from Hallows.
Broady Hallows seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hiro lands a right hand.
Hiro misses with a body punch.
Hallows tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hiro tries to throw a body punch but Hallows avoids it by throwing Hiro back against the cage.
Hallows softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hallows.
Hallows misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hallows gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hallows swings wildly with an uppercut but Hiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hiro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hallowss head.
Hallows throws a head punch that misses.
Hiro tries to throw a body punch but Hallows avoids it by throwing Hiro back against the cage.
Hiro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hiro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hallows's elbow. #T2#
Hallows lands a nice elbow.
Hiro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallows.
Hiro tries to throw a body punch but Hallows avoids it by throwing Hiro back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallows throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hiro blocks it with crossed arms.
Hiro avoids the elbow strike from Hallows, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallows.
Hiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Hallows.
Hallows misses with some punches.
Hiro takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Jeez, Kuromiya Hiro's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hiro trying to control the position but instead, Hallows has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hiro into the cage.
Hallows misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hiro takes a knee right on the jaw!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Broady Hallows!
Broady Hallows is the new featherweight champion!
Broady Hallows seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C386: Tae vs Chai II
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Adofo throws a leg kick
and Johansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johansson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johansson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adofo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johansson throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Johansson - that landed with a thud.
Johansson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Adofo has a couple of punches blocked by Johansson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johansson.
Adofo misses with some punches.
Johansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johansson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johansson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adofo backwards.
Johansson leaning against his opponent.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Adofo gets through Johansson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson tries a body shot but Adofo blocks it.
Johansson misses with a body punch.
Adofo tries a body shot but Johansson blocks it.
Adofo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Adofo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johansson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adofo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adofo misses with a punch on the inside.
Adofo slowing the pace effectively.
Johansson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adofo lands a nice uppercut.
Adofo scores with a hook to the body.
Johansson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adofos head.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Adofo uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adofo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adofo.
A right hand to the body from Johansson.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Adofo.
A short left from Johansson.
Adofo tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing Adofo back against the cage.
Adofo struggles to land a body shot inside as Johansson controls his hands.
Good body shot from Adofo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johansson.
Johansson looking to stall.
Adofo misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Adofo.
Adofo misses with a punch on the inside.
Adofo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adofo as Johansson tries to tie him up.
Johansson working aggressively here.
Adofo lands a nice shot to the body.
Johansson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Adofo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Johansson can turn it around.
Adofo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johansson lands with a right to the head.
Johansson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adofo lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Johansson.
Johansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johansson tries to land a knee to the head but Adofo blocks with his arms.
Johansson prevents a body shot from Adofo.
Adofo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adofo looking to slow down the pace here.
Johansson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adofos head.
Adofo misses with a body punch.
Johansson lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Adofo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Adofo misses with a punch on the inside.
Johansson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adofo misses with a body punch.
Adofo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adofo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adofo tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing Adofo back against the cage.
Adofo lands with a right to the head.
Johansson blocking some punches.
Johansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Adofo controls his hands.
Johansson tries to land a knee to the head but Adofo blocks with his arms.
Adofo misses with a punch on the inside.
Johansson looking to throw knees to the head but Adofo is blocking nicely.
Adofo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Adofo pushes Johansson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Adofo on the inside.
Johansson blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Adofo.
Johansson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adofo stalling.
Adofo is trying to stall.
Johansson blocks a body shot from Adofo. #T4#
Adofo misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adofo.
Adofo lands a hook that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Adofo blocks a body shot from Johansson.
Johansson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Adofo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johansson.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing Adofo back against the cage.
Johansson works on Adofo's body with a couple of short punches.
Adofo misses with a body punch.
Adofo lands a hook that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Adofo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adofo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johansson blocks a body shot from Adofo.
Adofo blocking some punches.
Adofo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adofo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson lands a body shot.
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 Chumani Adofo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Johansson tries to clinch there but Adofo circles away.
Adofo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adofo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adofo misses with a head kick.
Adofo tries a low kick but Johansson avoids it.
Johansson scores with a decent looking hook.
Adofo throws a lazy right hand but Johansson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johansson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chumani Adofo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johansson checks a leg kick nicely.
A clash of legs there as Johansson blocks the low kick.
Johansson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Adofo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johansson.
Johansson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson misses the jab.
Adofo tried to score with a low kick but Johansson checks it.
Johansson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adofo.
Johansson tries to clinch up.
Sven Johansson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adofo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Johansson looks to land a left hand but Adofo moved out of range nicely.
Adofo staying out of range there.
Adofo throwing a counter right hand but Johansson manages to avoid it.
Johansson swings for the body but Adofo moves out of range.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Adofo misses its target.
Adofo throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Adofo clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Adofo - that landed with a thud.
Adofo tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing Adofo back against the cage.
Johansson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johansson digs a right hand underneath Adofo's ribcage. Adofo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johansson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Johansson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Johansson is trying to stall. #T2#
A hook to the body from Adofo.
Johansson lands a right hand.
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Adofo.
A short body shot lands from Adofo as the two fighters clinch.
Adofo can't find room to land a body shot as Johansson controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Adofo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson stalling the fight.
Adofo taking a breather.
Adofo trying to control the position but instead, Johansson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Adofo into the cage.
Maybe Adofo would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Adofo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Johansson misses with a body punch.
Adofo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johansson looking to throw knees to the head but Adofo is blocking nicely.
Johansson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johansson tries to throw a body punch but Adofo avoids it by throwing Johansson back against the cage.
Adofo is working Johansson over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Adofo as the two fighters clinch.
Johansson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Adofo swings wildly with an uppercut but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Adofo lands a left hand.
Adofo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Adofo scores with a shoulder strike.
Adofo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adofo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo taking a breather.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Johansson.
Adofo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johansson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adofo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adofo throws a punch but it's blocked by Johansson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adofo.
Adofo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Johansson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johansson tries to stall but Adofo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Adofo misses with a body punch.
Adofo swings wildly with an uppercut but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Adofo blocking some punches.
Johansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Adofo controls his hands.
Adofo misses with a punch on the inside.
Adofo is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Johansson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adofo.
Johansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johansson misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johansson.
Johansson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Adofo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adofo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Adofo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adofo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johansson's elbow.
Adofo misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Adofo.
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 Chumani Adofo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Adofo swings widly with a right hand
and Johansson counters with a straight right hand.
Johansson checks a low kick from Adofo.
Adofo ducks under a wild hook from Johansson.
Adofo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johansson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Adofo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Adofo throws a head punch that misses.
Adofo wants to stall.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johansson struggles to land a body shot inside as Adofo controls his hands.
Johansson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johansson lands a right hand.
Adofo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson tries a body shot but Adofo blocks it.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adofo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Adofo pushes Johansson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johansson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adofo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Adofo working aggressively here. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Adofo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johansson blocks an uppercut.
Adofo lands with a light punch inside.
Adofo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adofo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johansson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Johansson tries a knee to the head but Adofo blocks it.
Adofo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Nice body punch from Adofo.
Johansson misses with some punches.
Adofo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adofo throws a head punch that misses.
Johansson is leaning against Adofo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Adofo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo tries a body shot but Johansson blocks it.
Adofo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Adofo blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Nice body punch from Adofo - that landed with a thud.
Adofo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo tries to throw a body punch but Johansson avoids it by throwing Adofo back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Adofo lands with a short shot to the head.
Johansson blocks a body shot from Adofo.
A nice left hand lands by Adofo.
A short uppercut from Johansson.
Johansson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johansson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johansson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chumani Adofo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Johansson fails to land.
Adofo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johansson blocks a body shot from Adofo.
Adofo lands a left hand.
Johansson misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Johansson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Johansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Adofo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adofo pushes Johansson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adofo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adofo.
Adofo lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Adofo.
A head punch on the inside from Adofo fails to land.
Adofo is working Johansson over against the cage.
Johansson blocking some punches.
Adofo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adofo throws a punch but it's blocked by Johansson.
Adofo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Adofo.
Johansson trying to stall but Adofo improves his position.
Johansson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adofo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johansson can do to turn this around?
Johansson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adofo tries to stall but Johansson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Adofo blocking some punches. #T4#
Adofo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adofo lands a shot to the body.
Adofo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Johansson on the inside.
Johansson can't find room to land a body shot as Adofo controls the action.
Adofo lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Adofo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adofo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Adofo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johanssons head.
Adofo swings wildly with an uppercut but Johansson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adofo.
Johansson is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Adofo on the inside.
Johansson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johansson.
Sven Johansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johansson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chumani Adofo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adofo, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chumani Adofo!
Chumani Adofo gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: TOF 191
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
St. Georges closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khemkhaeng circles away.
We've been hearing reports that St. Georges has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Khemkhaeng throws a low kick but St. Georges avoids it.
St. Georges bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khemkhaeng looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khemkhaeng displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from St. Georges.
St. Georges checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Khemkhaeng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khemkhaeng throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khemkhaeng is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khemkhaeng tries to land a leg kick but St. Georges saw it coming and moves away.
No luck for St. Georges with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil St. Georges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St. Georges has a takedown stuffed.#T1##CL2#
St. Georges gets tackled into the cage by Khemkhaeng. Khemkhaeng maintains the clinch. #TD#
St. Georges has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Khemkhaeng uses from the top position.
Khemkhaeng controls from within his opponent's guard.
St. Georges working a defensive guard here.
Khemkhaeng wants to pass the guard but St. Georges is keeping the position.#SUB#
St. Georges is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
St. Georges might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Khemkhaeng not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
St. Georges has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khemkhaeng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Khemkhaeng told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Khemkhaeng gets to his feet - St. Georges follows without any prompting.
St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khemkhaeng.
St. Georges changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
St. Georges staying out of range there.
St. Georges changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Khemkhaeng throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Khemkhaeng just misses with a punch to the body.
Khemkhaeng misses with an uppercut #TD#
and St. Georges counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by St. Georges.
St. Georges is pushing down on Khemkhaeng's leg trying to pass to half guard. Khemkhaeng is fighting to maintain full guard but St. Georges has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St. Georges is keen to just control but Khemkhaeng is a slippery customer.
St. Georges looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Khemkhaeng is looking to escape.
St. Georges is pressing down on Khemkhaeng's thigh, looking to free his foot. Khemkhaeng is holding on for now.
Khemkhaeng wants to improve his position but St. Georges is controlling well. #SUB#
St. Georges is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
St. Georges wants to take a breather but Khemkhaeng is having none of it.
St. Georges tries to pass to full mount but Khemkhaeng defends it. #T3#
St. Georges stops Khemkhaeng from getting back to his feet.
St. Georges performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
St. Georges stops Khemkhaeng from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
St. Georges is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Khemkhaeng wants to improve his position but St. Georges is controlling well.
Khemkhaeng wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
St. Georges is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #ES2#
Khemkhaeng kicks St. Georges off and gets back to his feet.
Khemkhaeng paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Khemkhaeng is looking to clinch but St. Georges is avoiding it.
Khemkhaeng connects with a body shot that sends St. Georges's belly button to the back.#T4#
Khemkhaeng misses the shot to the body.
St. Georges half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
St. Georges takes a shot to the body in his stride.
St. Georges swats away the attempt to clinch by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng closes the distance but St. Georges moves to the side #TD#
and St. Georges counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St. Georges advances position into side control!#ES2#
Khemkhaeng throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL2#
Khemkhaeng rushes St. Georges and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Khemkhaeng pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khemkhaeng looks to throw the jab but St. Georges is out of range.
St. Georges attempts a counter takedown but Khemkhaeng avoids it well and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khemkhaeng looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St. Georges attempts a counter takedown but Khemkhaeng avoids it well and moves away.#T5#
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St. Georges moves away.
Khemkhaeng is looking to slow St. Georges down with leg kicks.
St. Georges has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Khemkhaeng finds it's way round the side to connect with St. Georges's head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
St. Georges is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
St. Georges blocks an elbow strike from Khemkhaeng.
St. Georges slows down the pace here.
St. Georges changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khemkhaeng fights it off and pushes away nicely.
St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khemkhaeng.
St. Georges drops down looking for a counter takedown but Khemkhaeng sprawls and moves away.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Khemkhaeng misses the target. #T6#
St. Georges takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Khemkhaeng swings for the body but St. Georges moves out of range.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khemkhaeng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
St. Georges half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Khemkhaeng takes a swing at St. Georges's ribcage but misses.
Khemkhaeng cracks a nice hook into St. Georges's ribs.
Khemkhaeng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St. Georges sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Khemkhaeng thuds a left hand into St. Georges's body.#CL2#
Khemkhaeng clinches up with St. Georges and pushes him back against the cage.
St. Georges is looking for a takedown.
St. Georges displaying some good clinch control by pressing Khemkhaeng up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Khemkhaeng.
St. Georges is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Khemkhaeng lands with a short shot to the head. #T7#
St. Georges taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
St. Georges will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Khemkhaeng up against the cage.
St. Georges is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Phil St. Georges.
Khemkhaeng scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
St. Georges shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Khemkhaeng is trying to defend but St. Georges finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Khemkhaeng looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
St. Georges is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Khemkhaeng defends it well. #SUB#
St. Georges is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T8#
Khemkhaeng pushes St. Georges off looking to stand but St. Georges dives back in and keeps control.
St. Georges wants to pass the guard but Khemkhaeng is defending well.
Khemkhaeng looks like he's trying to stand up. #ES2#
Khemkhaeng kicks off St. Georges and gets to his feet.
St. Georges is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Khemkhaeng throws a body punch but St. Georges moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khemkhaeng thows a leg kick but St. Georges checks it #TD#
and St. Georges counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Khemkhaeng keeping hold of St. Georges's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khemkhaeng is refusing to be controlled, as St. Georges sits in half guard. #SUB#
St. Georges is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Khemkhaeng is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of St. Georges's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take St. Georges's back!#T9#
Khemkhaeng keeps control of the position easily here as St. Georges tries to buck him off.
Khemkhaeng controlling well, preventing St. Georges from escaping the position.
St. Georges is working hard here to advance position.
Khemkhaeng just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
St. Georges is keeping busy.
St. Georges is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kittisak Khemkhaeng dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Khemkhaeng doesn't manage to clinch there - St. Georges circles away.
Khemkhaeng tries to close the distance and clinch up but St. Georges swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khemkhaeng throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khemkhaeng lands a nice shot that snaps St. Georges's head back.
St. Georges takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Khemkhaeng scores with a jab to the body.
Khemkhaeng throws the left hand but St. Georges avoids the punch easily.
St. Georges appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Khemkhaeng scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Khemkhaeng jabs at St. Georges's body.
Khemkhaeng is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down St. Georges rather than just go for the knockout.
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. St. Georges manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khemkhaeng looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khemkhaeng ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kittisak Khemkhaeng seems to be getting the better of the standup.
St. Georges bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Khemkhaeng tries to clinch there but St. Georges circles away.
Khemkhaeng tries to work over St. Georges's front leg with a kick but St. Georges checks it.
St. Georges slips a jab from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khemkhaeng connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Khemkhaeng throws out a loose jab but St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Georges defending well as Khemkhaeng loads up on a big left hand.
St. Georges slips under a jab.
Khemkhaeng darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Khemkhaeng swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khemkhaeng throws a jab but it's blocked by St. Georges.
Khemkhaeng pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
St. Georges on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Nice cross by Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng throws an overhand right that lands on St. Georges's shoulder, as St. Georges tries to avoid the shot.
Khemkhaeng throws a body punch but St. Georges moves out of range. #TD#
St. Georges drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Khemkhaeng manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
St. Georges pulls guard effortlessly.
Khemkhaeng wants to pass the guard but St. Georges is keeping the position.
St. Georges keeping moving, preventing Khemkhaeng from controlling successfully. #SU2#
St. Georges is working an open guard so Khemkhaeng takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Khemkhaeng throws a leg kick #TD#
and St. Georges counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
St. Georges is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Khemkhaeng doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time St. Georges.
St. Georges is trying to control the action in half guard but Khemkhaeng is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Phil St. Georges overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Khemkhaeng wants to control but St. Georges passes into side. #SUB#
St. Georges tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no St. Georges has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Khemkhaeng is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, St. Georges asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
St. Georges tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Khemkhaeng wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Khemkhaeng can't do much from the bottom here.
St. Georges trying to control the position but Khemkhaeng is working away.
You can see the frustration on Khemkhaeng's face as St. Georges controls the position.
Khemkhaeng pushes St. Georges away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, St. Georges gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Khemkhaeng is looking to get back to his feet here but St. Georges is keeping cool and he's managed to take Khemkhaeng's back.
St. Georges gets his hands free as Khemkhaeng looks to control.
Khemkhaeng is trying to stand back up.
St. Georges struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
St. Georges has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Khemkhaeng has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T5#
Khemkhaeng is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Khemkhaeng is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get St. Georges off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
St. Georges patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Khemkhaeng is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Khemkhaeng fending off the submission attempt from St. Georges.
Khemkhaeng is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
St. Georges looking to break Khemkhaeng's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Khemkhaeng remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise St. Georges will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
St. Georges looking for the RNC. #SUB#
St. Georges is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Khemkhaeng has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Khemkhaeng wants to get back to his feet. #T6#
St. Georges struggling to keep hold of the position. #ES2#
Khemkhaeng is trying to shake St. Georges off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! St. Georges won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Khemkhaeng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St. Georges.
St. Georges slips under a jab from Khemkhaeng.
St. Georges will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Khemkhaeng misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and St. Georges counters with a shoot takedown. Khemkhaeng fights it but they end up in guard. #T7#
St. Georges prevents Khemkhaeng from getting back to his feet.
St. Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Khemkhaeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Khemkhaeng pushes St. Georges off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Khemkhaeng tries to close the distance and clinch up but St. Georges swats him away and circles back towards the center.
St. Georges will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
St. Georges steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khemkhaeng.
Khemkhaeng has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
St. Georges tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Khemkhaeng swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil St. Georges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khemkhaeng tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St. Georges paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khemkhaeng tries to close the distance and clinch up but St. Georges swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Khemkhaeng clinches with his opponent.
Khemkhaeng slows down the pace here. #TD#
St. Georges decides to pull guard. #T8#
Khemkhaeng being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
St. Georges pushes a forearm under Khemkhaeng's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Khemkhaeng is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phil St. Georges!
Phil St. Georges is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Phil St. Georges thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 20
Date: Jan 15, 2025

#R1#
Magomedov throws a low kick, looking for Inventius's leg but Inventius calmly moves out of range.
Pinarus Inventius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inventius lands with an overhand left.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Inventius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Inventius thuds his right hand into Magomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magomedov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Inventius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Inventius scoring well with a low kick there.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Inventius's head but Inventius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov misses with a hook.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Inventius.
Magomedov looks to land a combination but Inventius avoids it well.
Inventius lands with a nice combination. Magomedov backs away looking to recover.
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!
Inventius bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Inventius connects with a leg kick.
Magomedov misses the jab.#T1#
Inventius misses with a double jab.
Inventius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Inventius scores with a head kick. Magomedov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Inventius slips a jab and a cross from Magomedov.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Inventius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomedov.
A swing and a miss from Inventius.
A slow jab from Magomedov misses its intended target.
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Inventius moved out of range.
Inventius with a nice cross.
Inventius moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Magomedov stuns Inventius with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Inventius connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magomedov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Magomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Pinarus Inventius has been cut.#T2#
Inventius misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magomedov misses the jab.
Inventius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magomedov lands a head shot.
Inventius moves out of range of the strikes.
Inventius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magomedov.
Good exchange - Inventius coming out on top.#CL2#
Inventius drives through and clinches with Magomedov against the cage.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Inventius backwards.
Inventius lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Inventius.
Inventius misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magomedov.
Come on Magomedov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Inventius. #T3#
Inventius scores with a shot to the side of Magomedov's head.
Inventius misses with a knee to the head.
Inventius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Inventius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Inventius lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Inventius.
Inventius looking to throw knees to the head but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Magomedov is looking to control Inventius's arms but Inventius gets an underhook and turns him. Now Magomedov has his back to the cage.
Inventius lands a right hand.
Inventius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magomedov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Inventius.
Inventius crunches a lovely knee into Magomedov's ribcage.
Magomedov lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Inventius.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Inventius lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Inventius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inventius pushes Magomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Inventius misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Inventius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Inventius looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Inventius.
Inventius unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Magomedov is trying to break free.
Inventius gets through Magomedov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Inventius lands a body shot.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Inventius jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magomedov walks away with a smile on his face. Inventius gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Magomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Inventius.
Decent striking displayed by Inventius there.
Inventius throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magomedov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inventius misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Magomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magomedov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Inventiuss head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pinarus Inventius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pinarus Inventius'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.#R2##CL2#
Magomedov tries to keep at a distance but Inventius has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
A right handed body shot lands from Inventius.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Inventius.
Inventius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magomedov.
Inventius tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inventius keeps control of Magomedov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Inventius tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomedov avoids it.
Inventius misses with a knee strike.
Magomedov misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Inventius.
Inventius lands an uppercut.
Magomedov tries to break free but Inventius pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a knee strike.
Inventius misses with the head strike.
Inventius lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Magomedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Inventius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Magomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Inventius walks into a stiff left hand from Magomedov.
Inventius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Inventius misses
and Magomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Inventius gets a clinch.
Inventius lands a shoulder strike.
Inventius is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magomedov is defending well for now.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Inventius using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magomedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Inventius lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Inventius keeps control of Magomedov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Inventius connects with a nasty looking knee right to Magomedov's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Inventius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inventius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Inventius lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Inventius misses with a body punch.
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Inventius lands a body punch in the clinch.
Inventius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Inventius.
Magomedov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Inventius backwards.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Inventius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inventius wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Inventius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Inventius misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov is trying to break the clinch but Inventius has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Inventius. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
Pinarus Inventius seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Magomedov lands with a left to the head.
Inventius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Inventius.
Inventius tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magomedov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Inventius is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Inventius scores a nice knee to the body.
Inventius is trying to pull guard but Magomedov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shara Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pinarus Inventius.
Inventius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Inventius lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Inventius.
Inventius lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inventius tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Inventius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
A short right from Inventius.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Inventius lands a nice knee to the body.
Inventius tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Magomedov just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Magomedov. #BC#
Magomedov manages to break the clinch.
Pinarus Inventius seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov staying out of range there.
Inventius fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magomedov on the side of the head.
Magomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Inventius.
Magomedov throws the left hand but Inventius avoids the punch easily.
Magomedov misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Inventius.
It looked like Magomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Inventius scores with a head kick.
Inventius looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inventius moves out of range as Magomedov strikes.
Some wild striking there from Magomedov.
Magomedov swats away the attempt to clinch by Inventius.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pinarus Inventius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pinarus Inventius'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#
Inventius slips under a jab from Magomedov.
Magomedov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Inventius. That did some damage!
Inventius looks to land a combination. Magomedov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inventius.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheers as Inventius lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magomedov doesn't seem phased though.
Magomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Inventius. #CL2#
Inventius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inventius using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magomedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Magomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Inventius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov can't find room to land a body shot as Inventius controls the action.
Inventius has Magomedov pressed against the cage, preventing Magomedov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Inventius lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Inventius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Inventius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Inventius tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Inventius has Magomedov pressed against the cage, preventing Magomedov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Magomedov looking to throw knees to the head but Inventius is blocking nicely.
Inventius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Inventius lands a shoulder strike.
Inventius landing knees to the head.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Inventius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inventius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magomedov is trying to break the clinch but Inventius is controlling him.
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Inventius lands a body punch in the clinch.
Inventius lands a hook that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inventius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
A shot in the inside from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Inventius.
Pinarus Inventius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Inventius pushes Magomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov working aggressively here.
Magomedov is trying to maintain a safe position but Inventius gets an underhook and turns Magomedov into the cage.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
A short right from Inventius on the inside.
Inventius prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
A head punch on the inside from Magomedov fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov is trying to break free.
Magomedov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Magomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Inventius connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Shara Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
Magomedov is trying to force a seperation but Inventius has the dominant position.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Inventius takes a shot to the head.
Inventius connects with a knee to the head.
Magomedov lands a left hand. #T4#
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov is looking to break free of the clinch but Inventius has double underhooks.
Inventius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Inventius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magomedov wants to break free but Inventius has control.
Magomedov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Inventius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Inventius using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magomedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Magomedov working hard to break the clinch.
Inventius blocks an uppercut.
Shara Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice left hand lands by Inventius.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pinarus Inventius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Inventius 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinarus Inventius!
An out of breath Pinarus Inventius thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 20
Date: Jan 15, 2025

#R1#
Velikan connects with a body shot that sends Yates's belly button to the back.
Yates lands a slapping body shot.
Yates goes for a double leg but Velikan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Velikan continues to drive forward.
Velikan pushes Yates back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Velikan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yates tries to pull guard but Velikan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Velikan lands a nice shot to the body.
Velikan scores with a shoulder strike.
Yates wants to break free but Velikan has control.
Velikan gets underhooks to prevent Yates's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dontez Yates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Velikan.
Yates is breathing heavily.
Velikan lands a shoulder strike.
Velikan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yates backwards.
A shot in the inside from Velikan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velikan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Velikan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yates backwards.
Velikan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yates.
Velikan digs a right hand underneath Yates's ribcage. Yates let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Velikan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Velikan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yates backwards.
Velikan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Velikan breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Yates on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Velikan darts in and clinches Yates up against the cage.
Velikan lands with a right to the head.
Velikan lands a right hand.
Velikan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yates backwards.
Velikan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yates.
Velikan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Velikan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Velikan.
Velikan scores with a shot to the side of Yates's head.
Velikan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velikan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yates.#BC2#
Velikan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Velikan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Velikan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#Yates is rocked!
Velikan fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Yates square on the jaw! Damn, Yates 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 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shavkat Velikan!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2025

#R1#
Magomedsharipov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Lee counters with a crisp right hand that drops Magomedsharipov! Lee lets Magomedsharipov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CL#
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Lee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee gets underhooks to prevent Magomedsharipov's takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
Magomedsharipov looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Magomedsharipov's head.
Magomedsharipov takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Magomedsharipov is rocked!
A short right from Lee.
Magomedsharipov is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Lee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Magomedsharipov seems to have recovered his senses.
A hook to the body from Lee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Lee.
Lee dips a shoulder and cracks Magomedsharipov with a mighty uppercut! Magomedsharipov falls back against the cage and Lee unloads with a barrage of strikes! Magomedsharipov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lee screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

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

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

#R1#
Nova tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ripken swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nova misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ripken slips a straight right by Nova.
Ripken appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nova misses with a left hand
letting Ripken counter with a right hand.
Ripken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nova.
Ripken uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nova has time to react.
Nova avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Ripken misses.
Nova takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #KD2#
Nova sends Ripken crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nova is motioning to the referee to let Ripken up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Ripken is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Cal Ripken has been cut.
Delroy Nova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nova tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ripken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ripken is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Nova is looking to clinch.
Ripken looks to land a combination. Nova sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#Nova is rocked!
Ripken closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Nova out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

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

Event: C381: Shida vs Dewitt
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Monkey moves out of range of the body kick from Lew.
Lew attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lew connects with a nice looking jab.
Monkey throws a big shot that misses.
Lew is looking for a counter combo.
Lew misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Monkey misses with a looping left.
Monkey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Monkey walks into a straight right hand from Lew.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lew tries to clinch
and Monkey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lew attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lew walks into a stiff left hand from Monkey.#T1#
Monkey misses with a leg kick.
Monkey jabs at Lew's body.
Monkey misses with a body kick.
Lew misses with a low kick.
Monkey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Monkey. Lew shrugs it off though.
Monkey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Monkey.#CUT2#It looks like Julius Lew has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Monkey, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monkey misses with a hook.
Lew has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Monkey.
Lew takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
No joy there for Lew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monkey swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lew moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lew misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Monkey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lew.
Monkey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lew throws a good cross that connects.
Lew wants to clinch but Monkey slips to the side
and Lew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Lew misses with a low kick as Monkey jumps back.
Monkey throws out a counter right but Lew avoids it with no problem.
Lew misses with a hook.
A punch combination from Lew misses.
A low kick from Monkey is predictable there
and Lew counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Monkey checks a leg kick.
Lew on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monkey. Monkey obviously looking to wear him down.
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monkey pushes Lew away with a front kick.
Monkey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lew stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Monkey throws a leg kick
and Lew counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lew throws a hook to the side of Monkey's head but Monkey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Monkey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lew takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lew has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lew there as he acknowledges the shot.
Monkey bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Monkey connects with a crisp jab.
Monkey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lew checks a low kick from Monkey.
Lew misses with a lunging right hand
and Monkey counters with a right hand to the body.
Lew takes a jab right on the kisser.
Monkey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spider Monkey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julius Lew's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lew throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Monkey counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lew! Monkey lets Lew back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Lew misses with a left hand
and Lew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from Monkey tenderised Lew's leg. Lew is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lew looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lew throws a hook but Monkey blocks it.
Lew misses with a hook.
Monkey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lew to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey scores with a hook.#KD2#
Monkey cracks Lew with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lew looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Monkey finish him? #ROC2#Lew is rocked!
Spider Monkey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lew throws a right hand that misses
and Monkey counters with an inside leg kick.
Oh Lew is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Monkey lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lew swings widly with a right hand
and Monkey counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Spider Monkey!
A very excited looking Spider Monkey made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C383: Dorado vs Jones III
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Dorado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones lands with a cross.
We've been hearing reports that Dorado has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jones throws a body punch but Dorado moves out of range.
Dorado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones thows a leg kick but Dorado checks it #TD#
and Dorado counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dorado is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones wants to sweep here but Dorado controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones controlling the position.
Jones is trying to hold Dorado in close to prevent damage but Dorado has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones tries to roll over but Dorado keeps him under control.#T1#
Dorado is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Dorado is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dorado is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Dorado works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dorado controlling from mount.
Dorado avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dorado takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
Dorado controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Dorado wants to take his opponent's back but Jones doesn't allow it.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones tries to hold on but Dorado pushes him away.
Dorado looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dorado prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Dorado content just to control the position here. #T4#
Jones has given up his back here.
Jones trying to control the action but Dorado just sinks the hooks in.
Dorado really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jones.#SUB#
Dorado looking for the choke but no joy.
Jones is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dorado off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Dorado is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones wants to control his opponent's hands but Dorado gets his hands free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elrey Dorado dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dorado staying out of range there.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones with a nice cross.#TD#
Dorado scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones has Dorado pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones controls Dorado momentarily but Dorado frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jones holds on and takes a little breather.
Dorado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones controls Dorado momentarily but Dorado frees himself.
Dorado showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dorado sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dorado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dorado swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dorado.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dorado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Dorado tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
Jones misses with a hook #TD#
and Dorado counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that. #T2#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Dorado controlling the position.
Jones is trying to control Dorado's posture but Dorado avoids it.
Jones tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dorado presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Dorado takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Dorado wants to take Jones's back here but Jones is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jones wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Dorado not allowing Jones to control his hands.
Dorado keeps control of the position as Jones tries to break free. #T4#
Dorado controls the position.
Dorado struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dorado controlling well, preventing Jones from escaping the position.
Dorado is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones is keeping busy.
Dorado is hanging on to Jones's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dorado avoiding Jones 's attempts to control his hands.
Dorado has the hooks in. Jones is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elrey Dorado dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Dorado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones throws the left hand but Dorado avoids the punch easily.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Dorado moved out of range nicely.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Dorado's shoulder, as Dorado tries to avoid the shot.
Dorado drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dorado.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Dorado half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Dorado feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones thows a leg kick but Dorado checks it #TD#
and Dorado counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dorado is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Jones is looking for a sweep. Dorado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones wants to sweep here but Dorado controlling him for the moment.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dorado has passed into side control.
Jones tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dorado presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T2#
Dorado sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dorado wants to take his opponent's back but Jones doesn't allow it.
Dorado controlling from mount.
Dorado has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Dorado controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones tries to hold on but Dorado pushes him away.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Jones tries to improve his position but Dorado has taken his back! Dorado has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jones tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Dorado pushes Jones away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elrey Dorado!
Elrey Dorado retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Elrey Dorado made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C383: Dorado vs Jones III
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Kape avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Gebhardt misses.
Kape was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gebhardt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gebhardt misses with an uppercut
and Kape counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Gebhardt misses.
Kape misses with a low kick.
Gebhardt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Gebhardt.
Gebhardt loads up on a big right hand but Kape slips the punch.
Gebhardt throws a poor cross that misses
and Kape counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kape looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gebhardt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kape stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gebhardt throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Kape counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gebhardt! Kape lets Gebhardt back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Gebhardt is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gebhardt misses with the body kick
and Kape counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gebhardt is still on wobbly legs! Can Kape finish him?
Gebhardt gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kape gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mafula Kape!

Event: HFA 34
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Gun takes a swing at Chub's ribcage but misses.
Chub is looking for the big counter here.
Chub ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gun moves away.
Gun slips a straight right by Chub.
Chub swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chub misses with a combination
and Gun counters with a nice body shot.
Chub moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#It looks like Tui Chub has been cut.
Chub misses with a series of wild punches.
Gun throws a hook to the side of Chub's head but Chub sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chub.
Chub throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chub throws a shot from downtown. Gun moves away and avoids it.
Chub throws an overhand right that lands on Gun's shoulder, as Gun tries to avoid the shot.
Gun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chub.
Chub looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chub has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Gun lands a glancing blow to the side of Chub's head.
Chub throws a big shot that misses.
Gun throws a right hand that misses
and Chub connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gun scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chub in his tracks.
Walter Gun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chub keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gun scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chub.
A countering left hand to the body from Chub misses.
Chub is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gun. #CL#
Gun rushes Chub and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gun.
Chub softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gun has a couple of punches blocked by Chub.
Gun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chub's elbow.
A short right from Chub.
Gun digs a right hand into Chub's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chub's gas tank.
Chub looks winded!#T2#
Chub is trying to break the clinch but Gun has him pressed against the cage.
Gun scores with a hook to the body.
Gun scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Gun.
Gun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gun looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gun - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC#
Gun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Chub gets tackled into the cage by Gun. Gun maintains the clinch.
Gun misses with a body punch.
Chub tries a body shot but Gun blocks it.
Chub misses with the head strike.
Chub misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gun.
Chub has a couple of punches blocked by Gun.
Gun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chub tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gun's elbow.
Chub misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gun.
Gun gets through Chub's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chub tries a body shot but Gun blocks it. #T3#
Gun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gun scores with a shot to the side of Chub's head. #BC2#
Chub breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chub on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#That has opened up Tui Chub's cut even more.
Nice jab there from Gun.
A jab lands there for Gun.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gun, as that shot connected.
Gun lands a jab.#CUT#The cut above Tui Chub's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chub takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC#Chub is rocked!
A cross from Chub lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gun flashes Chub a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Chub's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Chub crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Gun punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter Gun!

Event: STRIKE! 52
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phoenix Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peterson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Peterson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#KD#
Murphy scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Peterson to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Murphy away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Peterson got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!#CUT#It looks like Phoenix Peterson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a big uppercut that nearly lifts Peterson off his feet! Peterson crashes to the mat in all kinds of trouble! The referee starts the count but I'm not sure it's necessary - Peterson isn't going to make it! The count reaches 10 and this fight is all over! Murphy screams and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmmm spit, everywhere. Lovely.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Gunnar Murphy!
Gunnar Murphy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: STRIKE! 52
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Sturmovik's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diego connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sturmovik scrambles back to his feet.
We've been told by Diego's head coaches at KO MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab, jab by Diego - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Kirov Sturmovik has been cut.
Diego scores with a hook to the body. Sturmovik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diego fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diego cracks Sturmovik with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Sturmovik is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Sturmovik is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Sturmovik could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kron Diego!
Kron Diego gave a mention to PWNAGEâ„¢ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SMASH: Ghetea vs Buddha 3
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Reepo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab lands there for Rurik.
We've been told by Rurik's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reepo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rurik.
Rurik paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reepo throws a jab but it's blocked by Rurik.
Reepo misses with a lunging right hand
and Rurik counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Reepo throws a hook to the side of Rurik's head but Rurik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rurik scores with a nice head shot.
Reepo missing with a left hand there. Rurik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rurik appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rurik throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Reepo.
Reepo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rurik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rurik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rurik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reepo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reepo 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 Rurik has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rurik and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rurik scores with a nice body kick. #T1##CL2#
Reepo takes the fight into the clinch.
Reepo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rurik backwards.
Rurik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reepo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rurik tries a body shot but Reepo blocks it.
Reepo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rurik throws a punch but it's blocked by Reepo.
Nice body punch from Reepo.
Reepo lands a right hand.
Rurik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rurik has Reepo pushed against the cage.
Rurik tries to work over Reepo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rurik lands a shoulder strike.
Reepo scores with a shot to the side of Rurik's head.
Rurik can't find room to land a body shot as Reepo controls the action.
Rurik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reepo or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rurik blocks a body shot from Reepo.
Reepo struggles to land a body shot inside as Rurik controls his hands.
Rurik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reepo's elbow. #T2#
Reepo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rurik has him pressed against the cage.
Rurik scores with a hook to the body.
Reepo lands with a light punch inside.
Rurik lands a left hand.
Reepo blocks a body shot from Rurik.
Reepo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rurik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rurik trying to stall but Reepo improves his position.
Reepo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rurik misses with some punches.
Rurik lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reepo or not.
Rurik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rurik blocks a body shot from Reepo.
Reepo fails to pull guard.
Reepo misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reepo.
Reepo throws a punch but it's blocked by Rurik.
Rurik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rurik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reepo backwards.
Reepo lands an uppercut.
Rurik struggles to land a body shot inside as Reepo controls his hands. #T3#
Rurik prevents a body shot from Reepo.
Reepo gets through Rurik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rurik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reepo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rurik's elbow.
Reepo has a couple of punches blocked by Rurik.
Reepo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rurik seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reepo can turn it around.
Rurik prevents a body shot from Reepo.
A right hook to the body lands for Rurik.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rurik.
A right hook to the body lands for Reepo.
A right handed body shot lands from Reepo.
Reepo swings wildly with an uppercut but Rurik uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reepo.
Rurik blocks a body shot from Reepo. #BC2#
Reepo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rurik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reepo is looking to clinch.
Reepo throws a leg kick
enabling Rurik to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Reepo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reepo.#T4#
Reepo misses with a straight right.
Reepo darts in trying to clinch
and Rurik counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rurik scores with a jab.
Rurik throws an off balance right hand
letting Reepo counter with a right hand. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rurik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rurik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reepo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reepo throws a punch but it's blocked by Rurik.
Reepo prevents a body shot from Rurik.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reepo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rurik swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Reepo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reepo misses the jab.
Reepo darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
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 Yaroslav Rurik will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Reepo as he connects with a hook.
Rurik looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reepo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rurik.
Rurik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reepo doesn't seem bothered though.
Reepo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rurik went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yaroslav Rurik is winning the standup battle so far.
Reepo walks into a jab.
Reepo lands with a straight right. Rurik didn't see that one coming.
Rurik throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rurik looks to score with a jab to the body but Reepo is just out of range.
Reepo thuds his right hand into Rurik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#Rurik is rocked!
Reepo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Rurik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rurik with a hook.
Jay Reepo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reepo tries to clinch
and Rurik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Reepo misses.
Rurik seems to have got his legs back now.
Reepo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reepo doesn't manage to clinch there - Rurik circles away. #T1#
Reepo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reepo throws a sloppy head kick and Rurik moves out of range easily.
Reepo blocks the body kick.
Reepo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rurik avoids the head kick by Reepo.
It looked like Rurik wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reepo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rurik ducks under a wild hook from Reepo.
Rurik swats away the attempt to clinch by Reepo.
Reepo misses with a straight right.
Reepo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rurik blocks a low kick nicely.
Rurik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reepo.
Rurik is looking to counter punch.
Rurik 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.
Reepo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rurik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Rurik with a nice calf kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rurik.
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!
Reepo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rurik.
Rurik misses with a two punch combination.
Rurik sizes up Reepo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rurik lands with an overhand left.
Reepo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reepo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reepo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rurik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reepo throws a lazy uppercut
and Rurik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rurik connects with a body shot.
Rurik slips a jab from Reepo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rurik 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 Reepo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reepo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Reepo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Reepo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reepo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rurik counters with a stiff right hand.
Rurik slips a straight right by Reepo.
A jab from Reepo misses.
Rurik half committed to a counter leg kick.
Reepo lands with a kick to the temple. Rurik shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rurik takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rurik jabs Reepo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rurik throws a lazy head kick
and Reepo counters with a crisp right that sends Rurik to the canvas! Reepo follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Reepo!

Event: Sunrise 7
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Mountain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heredia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Heredia misses with a shot to the body
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Roberto Heredia has been cut.
Mountain tries to land a front kick but Heredia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Heredia scores with a body shot.
Heredia misses with a hook.
Heredia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#It looks like Tauski Mountain has been cut.
Mountain scores with a nice right hand.
Heredia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mountain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heredia.
Heredia thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD2#
Heredia connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Mountain onto his butt! Mountain bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mountain tries to get into range but Heredia steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Mountain! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Heredia scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roberto Heredia!
In his post fight interview, Roberto Heredia gave a big smile as he said 'Bueno pues ya emos ganao, aora viene lo bueno, BOOM. Fiesta, asta el domingo! BOOM Y voi a cojer un par de requetonas, y las voi a partir las bragas. BOOM'.

Event: C379: Chai vs Erdogan III
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sitsongrit with a body shot.
Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Jones misses with a double jab.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sitsongrit wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
Jones flicks out a counter leg kick but Sitsongrit steps away.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sitsongrit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit. #T3#
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jones to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC2#Sitsongrit is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Poomchamtuek Sitsongrit has been cut.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Jones flicks out a counter leg kick but Sitsongrit steps away.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones scores with a body shot. #KD2#
Jones drops Sitsongrit with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sitsongrit looks back up at him and smiles so Jones waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Sitsongrit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Jones! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mason Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Mason Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C379: Chai vs Erdogan III
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
Adofo misses with a looping right.
Adofo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.
Chai throws a counter combo.
Adofo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adofo looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Chai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adofo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chai scrambles back to his feet.
Chai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Adofo 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Adofo misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Adofo.
A shot to the liver by Chai. Beautiful body shot.
Adofo takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Adofo.
Adofo just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Chai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adofo. Adofo obviously looking to wear him down.
Chai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adofo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chai is out of range.
Adofo looks to clinch
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Adofo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Chai.
Adofo tries to clinch up.
Adofo throws a sloppy head kick
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Adofo. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Adofo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adofo is looking to chop away at Chai's legs.
Adofo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2#
Chai throws a head kick but Adofo moves out of range. #CL#
Adofo closes the distance and pushes Chai back into the cage.
Adofo throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Adofo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai blocks a body shot from Adofo.
Adofo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adofo misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Chai manages to break the clinch.
Chai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Adofo tried to score with a low kick but Chai checks it.#CL#
Adofo takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Adofo.
Adofo presses Chai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Adofo has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adofo.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Adofo controls his hands.
Chai lands with a short shot to the head.
Chai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adofo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chai or not.
Chai lands with a left to the head.
Chai tries to break the clinch but Adofo is controlling the position.
Adofo looking to stall. #BC2#
Chai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chai walks into a stiff left hand from Adofo.
Adofo throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Adofo's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Chai gets tackled into the cage by Adofo. Adofo maintains the clinch.
Adofo misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adofo misses with the head strike.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Adofo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adofo's elbow.
Adofo works on Chai's body with a couple of short punches.
Adofo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Adofo.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adofo throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Adofo misses with a punch on the inside.
Adofo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adofo stalling.
A short left from Adofo.
Chai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adofo has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adofo lands a hook that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai prevents a body shot from Adofo.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chumani Adofo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Chai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adofo.
Adofo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adofo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adofo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adofo backing away here, and Chai unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Adofo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chai - the referee stops the clock and Adofo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chai. Adofo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Adofo tests Chai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adofo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chai cracks Adofo with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adofo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Chai.
Adofo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chai is out of range.
Adofo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adofo cracks Chai with a good jab.#T1##CL#
Adofo drives through and clinches with Chai against the cage.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Adofo.
Adofo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chai working aggressively here.
Adofo lands with a right to the head.
Adofo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chai lands an uppercut.
Adofo tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Adofo working aggressively here.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai misses with the head strike.
Chai working aggressively here.
Adofo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adofo lands with a short shot to the head.
Adofo misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Chai breaks from the clinch.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Adofo.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adofo throws a leg kick but Chai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chai feints a counter leg kick.
Chai checks the leg kick.
Adofo moves out of range of the body kick from Chai.
Adofo tries to clinch up but Chai circles away and keeps his distance.
Chai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adofo works Chai's body with a nice hook.
Adofo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chai can do to turn this around?
Adofo lands a right hook to the body.
Adofo misses the shot to the body.
Chai avoids the head kick by Adofo.
Adofo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chai.
Chumani Adofo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adofo throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Adofo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adofo misses with a wild body shot.
Adofo throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai. #T3#
Adofo misses with a body shot.
Adofo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adofo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Adofo uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Chai backs away, Adofo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Adofo darts in and clinches Chai up against the cage.
Chai gets through Adofo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Chai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adofo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Adofo.
Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adofo lands a nice shot to the body.
Adofo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chai.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adofo.
Chai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai defending well as Adofo loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Adofo tries to land a leg kick but Chai saw it coming and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Adofo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adofo.
Adofo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adofo.
Adofo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Adofo backs off Chai throws a huge counter combo but Adofo manages to avoid it all.
Chai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chai checks the leg kick.
Adofo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai moves out of range of the leg kick from Adofo.
Chai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Adofo is just out of range.
That kick from Chai tenderised Adofo's leg. Adofo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Adofo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adofo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chumani Adofo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adofo missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai! But no joy.#CL#
Adofo closes the distance and clinches.
Adofo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adofo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adofo lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Adofo.
Chai lands with a left to the head.
Chumani Adofo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adofo working aggressively here.
Adofo lands with a right to the head.
Adofo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adofo lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Adofo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Adofo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chai blocking some punches. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Chai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adofo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Adofo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adofo misses with the head strike.
Adofo lands with a short shot to the head.
Chai blocks a body shot from Adofo.
Adofo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Adofo avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage.
Chai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adofo can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Adofo stalling in the clinch.
Chai blocks a body shot from Adofo.
Adofo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Adofo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Chai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adofo tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Adofo as the two fighters clinch.
Adofo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chai is keeping busy.
Chai pushes Adofo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adofo misses with a body punch.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Chai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adofo moves in looking to clinch but Chai pushes him off.
Adofo tries to clinch but Chai is having none of it.
Chai is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Adofo throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Despite the aggression on Chai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chai tries to move into range but Adofo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Adofo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adofo's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Adofo misses the target.
Chai throws out a counter right but Adofo avoids it with no problem.
Adofo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Chai blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick from Adofo misses.
Adofo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Adofo is looking to clinch but Chai is avoiding it.
Chai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chai scores with a nice right hand.
Adofo avoids the body shot from Chai.
Chai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adofo. Adofo obviously looking to wear him down.
Chai blocks a jab.#T4#
Adofo walks into a stiff left hand from Chai.
Good shot there by Adofo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai connects with a body shot that sends Adofo's belly button to the back.
Adofo throws a solid leg kick but Chai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Adofo.
Jeong Hoon Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Adofo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chai is able to avoid easily.
Chai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adofo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chai counters with a body kick.
Adofo misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Chai misses.
Chai looks for the body kick but Adofo saw that one coming. #CL#
Chai gets tackled into the cage by Adofo. Adofo maintains the clinch.
Adofo swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adofo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chumani Adofo.
Well Adofo 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chumani Adofo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Chumani Adofo made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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