Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2024

#R1#
Otami shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kutvonen defends it nicely.
Otami moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kutvonen throws a shot to the body.
Kutvonen lands a head shot.
Otami misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Otami is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Otami gets caught napping as Kutvonen dives in and scores a takedown. Otami manages to retain guard.
Kutvonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Otami is keeping the position for now.
Kutvonen controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Kutvonen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kutvonen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kutvonen content to stall in guard here.
Kutvonen forces his way into half guard.
Kutvonen winds up and cracks Otami with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kutvonen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kutvonen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kutvonen is thwarting Otami's attempts to control the position.
Kutvonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kutvonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kutvonen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kutvonen lands strikes from half guard.
Kutvonen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kutvonen lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Kutvonen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Otami really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kutvonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kutvonen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Otami with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kutvonen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Otami trying to control but Kutvonen postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutvonen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Otami is in trouble now - Kutvonen has advanced to mount!
Kutvonen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kutvonen unloading with bombs!
Kutvonen unloading with bombs!#T4#
Kutvonen raining down shots from the mount!
Otami looks winded!
Kutvonen with a couple of short strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutvonen content just to control the position here.
Kutvonen lands a big elbow.
Kutvonen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kutvonen raining down shots from the mount!
Kutvonen raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#Otami is rocked!
Kutvonen 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.
Kutvonen controlling his opponent.
Otami is still in real trouble! Can Kutvonen finish him?
Kutvonen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kossu Kutvonen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kutvonen jabs at Otami's body.
Otami seems to have recovered his senses.
Kutvonen lands the left hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Kutvonen scores with a four punch combination!
Otami throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kutvonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Otami moves in looking to clinch but Kutvonen pushes him off.
Kutvonen throws a lazy right hand but Otami sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Kutvonen feints and as Otami raises his hands in defense, Kutvonen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kutvonen advances position into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otami tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Kutvonen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kutvonen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T1#
Kutvonen working Otami over with strikes here.
Kutvonen controlling from mount.
Otami is bucking up trying to escape but Kutvonen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kossu Kutvonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kutvonen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kutvonen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Otami is breathing heavily.
Kutvonen landing strikes from the mount and Otami is in trouble!
Kutvonen content just to control the position here.
Kutvonen is landing with some decent strikes but Otami is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2#
Kutvonen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kutvonen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otami taking shots to the head.
Kutvonen lands a nice shot to the head.
Kutvonen controlling from the full mount.
Kutvonen lands a big elbow.
Kutvonen dominating with strikes here.
Kutvonen looking to finish Otami with some ground and pound. This is bad for Otami!
Kutvonen looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Otami covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kossu Kutvonen!
Kossu Kutvonen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C368: Erdogan vs Chai II
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Sershurrapal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Egyptian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sershurrapal wants to clinch up but Egyptian keeps it at a distance.
Sershurrapal takes one to the chin there.
Sershurrapal walks into a jab.
Egyptian has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL2#
Sershurrapal rushes Egyptian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sershurrapal wants a takedown but no success here.
A short body shot lands from Egyptian as the two fighters clinch. #TD#
Egyptian drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Egyptian has his foot on Sershurrapal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sershurrapal works his way back into a safe position though.
Sershurrapal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sershurrapal won't allow Egyptian to sweep him here.
Sershurrapal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Egyptian working for a triangle but Sershurrapal defends it easily. #SUB#
Egyptian is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sershurrapal is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Egyptian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Sershurrapal is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Egyptian has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Sershurrapal is looking to defend but Egyptian has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Sershurrapal! Egyptian pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Sershurrapal taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ishmael Egyptian!
After winning the bout, Ishmael Egyptian thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Leite vs Magabi
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Hiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Marcus throws a nice looking combination but Hiro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marcus slips a jab from Hiro.
Marcus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiro drops his hands momentarily and Marcus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hiro thuds a left hand into Marcus's body.
Hiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiro blocks a leg kick.
Hiro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hiro throws a hook but Marcus avoids it easily.
Hiro misses with a low kick as Marcus jumps back.
Hiro missing with a left hand there. Marcus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marcus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marcus there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Marcus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marcus swings wildly with an uppercut but Hiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
I was talking to Marcus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hiro working aggressively here.
Marcus looking to stall.
Hiro misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Hiro lands with a right to the head.
Marcus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hiro prevents a body shot from Marcus.
Marcus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marcus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marcus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marcus blocks a body shot from Hiro.
Hiro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hiro lands with a left to the head.
Hiro lands a nice uppercut.
Marcus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Marcus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Marcus controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hiro has a couple of punches blocked by Marcus.
Hiro blocks a body shot from Marcus.
Marcus tries a body shot but Hiro blocks it.
A hook to the body from Hiro.
A right hand to the body from Hiro.
Marcus misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Hiro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marcus or not.
A bit of stalling here from Hiro.
Hiro works on Marcus's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hiro.
Marcus pushes Hiro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marcus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hiro's elbow.
Marcus misses with a punch to the body.
Hiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hiro takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Hiro.
Marcus misses with a body punch.
Hiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Marcus controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Marcus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hiro is leaning against Marcus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hiro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marcus misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Marcus.
Hiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hiro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hiro is working Marcus over against the cage.
Marcus is breathing heavily.
Marcus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hiro is keeping busy.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Hiro.
Marcus blocks an uppercut.
Hiro gets through Marcus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hiro can't find room to land a body shot as Marcus controls the action.
Marcus has a couple of punches blocked by Hiro.
Marcus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hiro.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hiro can't find room to land a body shot as Marcus controls the action.
Hiro stalls.
Hiro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marcus's efforts to push away.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marcus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marcus has a couple of punches blocked by Hiro. #T4#
Hiro lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hiro.
Hiro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Marcus seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hiro can turn it around.
Hiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Marcus breaks from the clinch.
Marcus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hiro.
Marcus avoids the body shot from Hiro.
Marcus checks a leg kick.
Hiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marcus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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 clash of legs there as Marcus blocks the low kick.
Marcus blocks a jab.
Marcus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hiro.
Hiro lands with a straight right. Marcus didn't see that one coming.
Marcus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hiro. That did some damage!
Marcus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hiro lands with a straight right. Marcus didn't see that one coming.
Hiro throws a leg kick but Marcus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marcus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Marcus counter with a right hand.
Hiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kuromiya Hiro dominated that round.
That's time! Marcus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Marcus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Hiro misses.
Marcus is looking to counter punch.
Marcus just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiro throws a leg kick
and Marcus counters with a stiff right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hiro throws a hook to the side of Marcus's head but Marcus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hiro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marcus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marcus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hiro. Hiro obviously looking to wear him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Hiro as he connects with a hook.
Hiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marcus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hiro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcus was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiro.
Marcus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hiro momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marcus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick lands for Hiro.
Hiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Marcus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hiro throws a leg kick but Marcus moved away.
Hiro misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marcus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marcus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Hiro tries to score with a low kick but Marcus moves his leg out of the way.
Hiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hiro slips under a jab.
Hiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcus was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiro.
Marcus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiro swings for the body but Marcus moves out of range.
Hiro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marcus.
Marcus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcus.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hiro.
Hiro misses with an uppercut. Marcus saw that one coming.
Marcus is looking for a counter combo.
Hiro loads up on a big right hand but Marcus slips the punch.
Marcus looks to land a body kick but Hiro moved away.
Hiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Hiro misses with a hook
and Marcus counters with a thumping low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hiro.
Marcus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marcus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hiro.
Kuromiya Hiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcus scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcus throws a lazy right hand but Hiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Marcus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiro.
Marcus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marcus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hiro.
Hiro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Hiro misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marcus checks a leg kick.
Marcus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hiro! But no joy.
Marcus checks a leg kick.
Marcus throws a looping overhand right but Hiro ducks down to avoid it.
Hiro misses with a left hand
and Hiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hiro throws out a leg kick but Marcus moves out of range and Hiro only half commits.
Hiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hiro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marcus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hiro.
Hiro lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hiro.
Hiro misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Hiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Marcus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hiro blocks a body shot from Marcus.
Marcus blocking some punches.
Hiro lands a body shot.
Hiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Marcus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marcus swings wildly with an uppercut but Hiro uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Marcus breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by Hiro.
Hiro throws a leg kick but Marcus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marcus cracks a nice hook into Hiro's ribs.
Nice jab there from Hiro.
Hiro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marcus doesn't seem bothered though.
Marcus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hiro misses with a low kick.
Marcus misses with a wild combination. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marcus with a hook.
Hiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcus.
Hiro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marcus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Hiro finds it's way through Marcus's defenses.
Marcus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Marcus as he connects with a hook.
Marcus throws a front kick aimed at Hiro's knee but Hiro avoids it well.
Hiro blocks a jab.
Hiro throws a chopping leg kick but Marcus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marcus slips a straight right by Hiro.
Hiro connects with a leg kick.
Marcus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marcus throwing a counter right hand but Hiro manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marcus takes a swing at Hiro's ribcage but misses.
Marcus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hiro.
As Hiro looks to move away, Marcus throws a big counter combo but Hiro just gets out of the way.
Marcus checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kuromiya Hiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hiro takes a swing at Marcus's ribcage but misses.
Philip Marcus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcus scores with a hook.
Hiro tries to land a leg kick but Marcus saw it coming and moves away.
Marcus slips a straight right by Hiro.
Marcus lands a jab to Hiro's midsection.
Hiro misses with a straight right.
Hiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Marcus counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Hiro.
Kuromiya Hiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Marcus is just out of range.
Hiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hiro lands a glancing blow to the side of Marcus's head.
Hiro moves forwards but Marcus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hiro clobbers Marcus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marcus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Hiro.
Hiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marcus connects with a leg kick.
Hiro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marcus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Marcus throws a lazy right hand but Hiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A leg kick checked by Hiro.
Hiro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marcus with a body shot.
A big right from Marcus misses.
Hiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Marcus.
Marcus moves out of range as Hiro strikes.
Hiro swings for the body but Marcus moves out of range.
Hiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Marcus.
Hiro takes a swing at Marcus's ribcage but misses.
Hiro misses with a straight right.
Hiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marcus.
Hiro throws a body punch but Marcus moves out of range.
Hiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marcus's hands.
Hiro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hiro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marcus just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Marcus throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like Kuromiya Hiro has been cut.
Marcus checks a leg kick.
As Hiro backs away, Marcus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Marcus swings for the body but Hiro moves out of range.
Hiro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marcus with a body shot.
Hiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Marcus moves into the clinch.
Marcus blocks a body shot from Hiro.
Marcus blocks a body shot from Hiro. #BC#
Marcus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marcus.
Hiro is looking to score with low kicks.
Marcus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marcus lands a lovely overhand right.
Marcus dips to his left and cracks Hiro with an uppercut!
Hiro lands with a nice body punch.
Marcus misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Marcus.
Marcus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hiro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marcus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marcus manages to avoid it.#T3#
Marcus throws a low kick but Hiro avoids it.
Hiro throws a leg kick which misses Marcus's front leg but catches the back leg as Marcus tries to avoid it.
Marcus takes one to the chin there.
Marcus blocks a jab.
Hiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marcus slips under a jab from Hiro.
Hiro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marcus.
Hiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marcus throws a hook to the side of Hiro's head but Hiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Marcus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marcus works on Hiro's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Marcus fails to land.
Marcus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Marcus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hiro misses with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiro scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Hiro looks to land a left hand but Marcus moved out of range nicely.
Hiro connects with a solid leg kick.
Marcus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hiro jabs Marcus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hiro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marcus slips a straight right by Hiro.
Hiro throws an overhand right that lands on Marcus's shoulder, as Marcus tries to avoid the shot.
Hiro throws the left hand but Marcus avoids the punch easily.
Hiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marcus looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiro is just out of range.
Hiro lands with a straight right. Marcus didn't see that one coming.
Hiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marcus takes a step back to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Marcus.
Marcus checks a leg kick nicely.
Hiro misses with a hook.
A jab lands there for Marcus.
Marcus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hiro counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kuromiya Hiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hiro 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuromiya Hiro!
Kuromiya Hiro made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.

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

#R1#
McCarthy throws a right hand that misses
and Bond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bond.
A big left from Bond misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McCarthy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McCarthy throws a hook but Bond avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCarthy.
McCarthy digs a good hook to Bond's body.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bond moves away.
Bond looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McCarthy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bond looks to land a right hand but McCarthy moved out of range.
McCarthy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McCarthy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCarthy throws a hook to the side of Bond's head but Bond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
McCarthy blocks a jab.
Bond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bond.
McCarthy swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Bond counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Bond does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCarthy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCarthy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McCarthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bond moves away.
McCarthy throws the left hand but Bond avoids the punch easily.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bond scores with a nice head shot.
McCarthy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bond rather than just go for the knockout.
McCarthy scores with a nice head shot.
McCarthy scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Bond leaves McCarthy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCarthy cracks a nice hook into Bond's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bond moves out of range as McCarthy strikes.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McCarthy.
Bond is trying to improve his position.
McCarthy scoring with punches and elbows.
McCarthy working the ground and pound but Bond is defending the strikes.
McCarthy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
McCarthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bond keeps working. #T3#
McCarthy throws an elbow but Bond slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bond tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCarthy scores with punches from side control.
McCarthy throws a strike aimed at the side of Bond's head but Bond avoids it well.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCarthy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McCarthy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McCarthy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
McCarthy tries to score with some ground and pound. Bond controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McCarthy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Bond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCarthy with the ground and pound but Bond regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
McCarthy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for McCarthy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Bond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
McCarthy feints and as Bond raises his hands in defense, McCarthy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Bond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McCarthy with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Bond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
McCarthy throws a big elbow that misses.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Bond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy connects with a couple of short punches.
McCarthy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McCarthy in side control, throwing shots but Bond defends.
McCarthy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
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Cormac McCarthy has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCarthy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bond some visible discomfort. #T2#
McCarthy tries to move to mount but Bond blocks the move with his legs.
Bond gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
McCarthy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bond's face.
McCarthy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bond because McCarthy loaded up on that one.
McCarthy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCarthy unloads with some shots from mount but Bond bucks and avoids them well.
McCarthy controlling from the full mount.
McCarthy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bond?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy controlling his opponent. #T3#
Bond is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCarthy content just to control the position here.
McCarthy thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
McCarthy lands with some strikes.
Bond blocking the ground and pound.
McCarthy punching from mount but Bond doing a good job of avoiding damage.
McCarthy trying to control but Bond is having none of it.
Bond holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McCarthy tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip. #T4#
McCarthy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McCarthy prevents Bond from getting the reversal.
Bond is working hard here to advance position.
McCarthy lands a couple of good shots and Bond has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bond avoids the strikes from McCarthy.
McCarthy trying to control.
Bond covering up well under a series of strikes from McCarthy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac McCarthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Bond lands with a cross.
McCarthy swings for the body but Bond moves out of range.
As McCarthy backs away, Bond returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McCarthy lands a body shot.
A slow jab from McCarthy misses its intended target.
Bond tried to counter with a leg kick but McCarthy avoided it.
McCarthy misses the body punch
and Bond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCarthy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
McCarthy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bond's half guard.
Bond controlling the position well.
McCarthy thows a huge punch but Bond dodges it nicely. #T1#
McCarthy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bond knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Bond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bond keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bond is looking for a sweep. McCarthy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Bond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCarthy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McCarthy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCarthy working over Bond with some ground and pound. Bond looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Still in half guard, McCarthy seems content to control.
Bond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCarthy in particular looking to stall.
McCarthy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Bond is defending well.
Bond blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCarthy. #T3#
McCarthy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McCarthy working the head and body with strikes.
Bond keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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. McCarthy connects with a nice short shot to Bond's temple.
McCarthy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bond won't allow McCarthy to pass to mount.
McCarthy wants to control but Bond is keeping him busy.
McCarthy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
McCarthy not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McCarthy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bond defends well and McCarthy ends up having to push Bond into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Bond on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCarthy stuns Bond with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCarthy scores with a sloppy right hand. Bond should have avoided that one.
Bond fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bond avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for McCarthy.
Cormac McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Bond as McCarthy shoots in.
A quick step to the side and Bond tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac McCarthy really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
McCarthy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bond throws a looping overhand right but McCarthy ducks down to avoid it.
Bond misses with a body shot.
McCarthy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McCarthy scores with a one two! Bond had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Bond misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Bond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bond throws a leg kick which misses McCarthy's front leg but catches the back leg as McCarthy tries to avoid it.
McCarthy misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy looks to land a combination but Bond avoids it well.
It looked like Bond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCarthy thuds his right hand into Bond's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
McCarthy gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bond defending well though. #T1#
McCarthy not doing much here.
Bond is not content to let McCarthy control the position.
McCarthy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bond avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCarthy.
Bond on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bond is trying to maintain the position but McCarthy is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McCarthy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Bond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McCarthy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bond taking some punishment here, with McCarthy in his half guard. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McCarthy lands a nice short elbow.
McCarthy trying to control the action but Bond is working from the bottom.
Bond blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCarthy.
McCarthy is looking to advance position but Bond won't allow it.
McCarthy trying to control from half guard but Bond is working away.
McCarthy lands with a punch from half guard.
McCarthy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McCarthy working Bond over with strikes.
McCarthy tries to pass to full mount but Bond defends it.
McCarthy is trying to control the action in half guard but Bond is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCarthy not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCarthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bond.
Bond cracks McCarthy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bond.
A jab from McCarthy misses.
Bond thinks about countering with a body kick.
McCarthy throws a sloppy body shot
and McCarthy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac McCarthy dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##TD2#
McCarthy gets a double leg takedown into Bond's guard.
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCarthy controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond working a defensive guard here.
McCarthy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
McCarthy in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bond is looking to regain half guard here but McCarthy keeps moving and retains side control.
Bond is not content to let McCarthy control the position.
Bond being controlled for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
McCarthy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bond avoids it really well and circles away.
McCarthy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bond in his tracks.
McCarthy misses with a straight left.
Bond throwing a counter right hand but McCarthy manages to avoid it.
McCarthy lands a lovely overhand right.
Bond tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCarthy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCarthy thuds his right hand into Bond's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bond avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
Bond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Bond scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCarthy. That did some damage!
McCarthy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A cross from McCarthy lands.
McCarthy misses with a body punch
and Bond counters with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bond takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCarthy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Bond moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy throws an off balance right hand
and Bond counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bond. McCarthy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gunner Bond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunner Bond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bond fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McCarthy checks it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cormac McCarthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCarthy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 44:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 44:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
Cormac McCarthy is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Cormac McCarthy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#1112 Mesquita v John
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Martola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been informed that Von Alkum has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Martola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Martola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Martola lands a leg kick that knocks Von Alkum off balance momentarily.
Martola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Martola dips to his left and cracks Von Alkum with an uppercut!#TD#
Martola changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Von Alkum looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An elbow from Martola crashes against the mat.
Von Alkum is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Martola tries for a kimura but Von Alkum is defending well.
Von Alkum is trying to control Martola's posture but Martola avoids it.
Martola 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.
Martola throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Martola is trying to ground and pound but Von Alkum uses the momentary lack of control by Martola to regain half guard. #T1#
Martola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Von Alkum on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Von Alkum is trying to stand back up but Martola is controlling him
Martola working Von Alkum over with strikes.
Von Alkum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martola.
Martola takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Von Alkum is trying to control but can't.
Von Alkum avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martola.
Martola thows a huge punch but Von Alkum dodges it nicely.
Martola is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Martola working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2#
Martola with the ground and pound but Von Alkum uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Martola working some strikes from top position.
Martola pushes down on Von Alkum's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Von Alkum keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Martola tries to pass the half guard into mount. Von Alkum knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Martola keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Martola slips a nice elbow through Von Alkum's hands, connecting with Von Alkum's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martola prevents Von Alkum from improving his position.#T3#
Martola is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Martola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Von Alkum does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Martola thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Von Alkum's head.
Martola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Martola trying to control the action but Von Alkum is working from the bottom.
Von Alkum is holding on to half guard well.
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. Martola connects with a nice short shot to Von Alkum's temple. #SUB#
Martola is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Von Alkum sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Martola is trying to control. Von Alkum wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Martola misses with a head shot. Von Alkum uses the momentum to regain guard.
Martola preventing the sweep.
Von Alkum looking to control.
Martola scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Martola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Von Alkum has momentary wrist control but Martola slips an elbow through the middle.
Von Alkum keeping moving, preventing Martola from controlling successfully.
Von Alkum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martola.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marski Martola dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Martola lands a jab to Von Alkum's midsection.
Martola keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marski Martola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martola scores with the left hand. Von Alkum knows he should have avoided that one.
Martola avoids a kick to the body.
Martola appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Martola clobbers Von Alkum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good work by Von Alkum as he checks the leg kick.
Martola will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Von Alkum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martola changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Von Alkum tries to avoid it but Martola manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Von Alkum to the ground. Von Alkum escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Martola.
Von Alkum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martola misses with a hook. Von Alkum ducked under it nicely.
Von Alkum tries to score with a low kick but Martola moves his leg out of the way.
Von Alkum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martola throws a leg kick but Von Alkum sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Von Alkum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Martola digs a good body shot into Von Alkum's ribs.
Martola shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Von Alkum defends it nicely.
Von Alkum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marski Martola. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Martola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Von Alkum doesn't seem bothered though.
Von Alkum throws a leg kick that misses.
Von Alkum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Alkum tries a quick counter leg kick but Martola is wise to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Von Alkum 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 Martola has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Martola and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Martola throws a right hand that misses
and Von Alkum counters with a low kick, right behind Martola 's knee.
Von Alkum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martola.
Von Alkum throws a front kick aimed at Martola's knee but Martola avoids it well.
Martola feinted with a counter takedown.
Martola looks to land a left hand but Von Alkum moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Martola there.
Martola misses with a looping left.
Martola looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Martola defending well as Von Alkum loads up on a big left hand.
Martola feinted with a counter takedown.
Martola misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Martola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Alkum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Klaus Von Alkum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Martola scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martola misses with a straight left. #TD#
Martola looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Alkum keeping moving, preventing Martola from controlling successfully.
Martola preventing the sweep.
Von Alkum keeping moving, preventing Martola from controlling successfully.
Martola looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Von Alkum is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Von Alkum tries to free his leg and advance position but Martola is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Martola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Von Alkum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Von Alkum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martola seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Martola controls Von Alkum momentarily but Von Alkum frees himself.
Von Alkum trying to control the position from guard on top but Martola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Alkum's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Martola is trying to keep Von Alkum in close. #SUB#
Martola looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Martola 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.#SUB#
Martola is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Von Alkum engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Martola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Alkum is one step ahead there.
Martola seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marski Martola dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Martola throws an off balance right hand
and Von Alkum counters with a low kick, right behind Martola 's knee.
Klaus Von Alkum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martola staying out of range there.
Martola drops down looking for a counter takedown but Von Alkum sprawls and moves away.
Martola throws a leg kick but Von Alkum moved away.
Von Alkum throws a leg kick but Martola sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Martola throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Martola tries to keep at a distance but Von Alkum has taken the fight into the clinch.
Von Alkum can't find room to land a body shot as Martola controls the action.
Von Alkum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martola's elbow. #BC#
Martola breaks from the clinch.
Von Alkum wants to clinch up but Martola keeps it at a distance.
Von Alkum keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Alkum! But no joy.
Von Alkum misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martola misses the jab.
Martola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Alkum can do to turn this around?
Von Alkum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Martola shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Von Alkum makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Martola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Von Alkum. Von Alkum obviously looking to wear him down.
Martola lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #TD#
Martola shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Von Alkum manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Martola tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Von Alkum defends well and Martola ends up having to push Von Alkum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Von Alkum tries a body shot but Martola blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum presses Martola against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Martola is trying to break the clinch but Von Alkum has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martolas head.
A hook to the body from Von Alkum.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Von Alkum struggles to land a body shot inside as Martola controls his hands.
Von Alkum can't find room to land a body shot as Martola controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martola.
Von Alkum pressing his opponent against the cage.
Martola misses with a punch on the inside.
Martola misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum digs a right hand underneath Martola's ribcage. Martola let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Martola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Von Alkum tries a body shot but Martola blocks it.
Von Alkum just leaning against Martola, taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martola backwards.
Von Alkum lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Von Alkum. #BC2#
Von Alkum manages to break the clinch.
Von Alkum ducks under a wild hook from Martola.#T3#
Von Alkum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Von Alkum wants it to stay on the feet.
Von Alkum feints and then cracks Martola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Martola down.
A head kick misses from Martola.
A little jabbing left from Von Alkum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good shot there by Von Alkum.
Von Alkum misses with a looping left.
Von Alkum fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab from Von Alkum.
Martola slips a jab from Von Alkum.
Martola lunges at Von Alkum with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Von Alkum's hand.
Von Alkum throws a hook but Martola avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Von Alkum misses.
A jab from Martola finds it's way through Von Alkum's defenses. #CL2#
Von Alkum moves into the clinch.
Martola wants to get back to striking at distance but Von Alkum won't allow it.
Martola tries to circle away but Von Alkum has him pinned against the cage.
Martola letting Von Alkum take a breather here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Alkum blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Martola can't break the clinch.
Von Alkum looking to slow down the pace here.
Von Alkum trying to stall but Martola improves his position.
Martola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Martola is trying to break the clinch but Von Alkum is controlling him.#BC#
Martola manages to break the clinch.
Marski Martola is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Alkum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Von Alkum wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marski Martola. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Martola gets tackled into the cage by Von Alkum. Von Alkum maintains the clinch.
Von Alkum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martola being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Martola.
Von Alkum tries to throw a body punch but Martola avoids it by throwing Von Alkum back against the cage. #TD#
Martola pulls guard.
Martola is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marski Martola!
During a confident post fight interview, Marski Martola thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#1112 Mesquita v John
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Coloradas lands with a straight right. Weight didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Welter Weight has been cut.
A slow jab from Coloradas misses its intended target.
Mangas Coloradas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weight gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good exchange - Coloradas coming out on top.#ROC#Weight is rocked!
Coloradas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Weight is still on wobbly legs! Can Coloradas finish him?
A decent looking cross lands there for Coloradas.
Coloradas lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Weight crumples to the floor! Coloradas milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mangas Coloradas!
Our winner, Mangas Coloradas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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

#R1#
Kutvonen works Egyptian's body with a nice hook.
Egyptian misses with a series of wild punches. #TD#
Egyptian looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kutvonen!
The referee asks Egyptian politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Egyptian prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Egyptian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kutvonen, who protects the arm well.
Kutvonen throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Kutvonen misses with a strike from the bottom.
Kutvonen misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Kutvonen is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutvonen throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Kutvonen wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
A lull in the action here as Egyptian stalls from top position.
Egyptian blocks the strikes from Kutvonen.
Egyptian has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kutvonen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Egyptian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Kutvonen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Egyptian's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kutvonen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Egyptian trying to control from half guard but Kutvonen is working away.
Egyptian works his way into side control. #SUB#
Egyptian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kutvonen, who protects the arm well.
Kutvonen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kutvonen wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Egyptian is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kutvonen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kutvonen is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Egyptian off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Egyptian is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kutvonen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T2#
Kutvonen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Egyptian's guard. Nice work there by Kutvonen.
Egyptian has momentary wrist control but Kutvonen slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Egyptian working for a triangle but Kutvonen defends it easily.
Kutvonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kutvonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Egyptian is keeping the position for now.
Kutvonen with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Egyptian pushes a forearm under Kutvonen's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kutvonen is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ishmael Egyptian!
A very excited looking Ishmael Egyptian 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.
Lusmu Kutvonen spoke after the fight, saying 'I think this it is for me. Time to retire. Skills are gone..'.

Event: DMMA 370 x
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
Tartarus throws a jab when Crenshaw was well out of range.
Tartarus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crenshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tartarus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tartarus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crenshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Crenshaw.
Tartarus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crenshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tartarus was well out of range. Poor timing from Crenshaw.
Tartarus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tartarus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tartarus loads up on a big right hand but Crenshaw slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Tartarus counter with a right hand.
Tartarus tries a head kick but it misses.
Crenshaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Crenshaw takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tartarus misses with a left hand
and Crenshaw counters with a good, hard body kick but Tartarus shrugs it off. #T1#
Tartarus throws a shot from downtown. Crenshaw moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Crenshaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crenshaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crenshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tartarus has had enough of the clinch but Crenshaw keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Tartarus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crenshaw throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crenshaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tartarus is looking to counter with head kicks.
Crenshaw slips under a jab from Tartarus.
Crenshaw tries to counter with a clinch but Tartarus shakes him off and moves away.
Crenshaw 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.#CL2#
Crenshaw has closed the distance and engaged Tartarus in a clinch.
Crenshaw misses with the head strike.
Crenshaw gets through Tartarus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Tartarus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crenshaw takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tartarus misses with a body shot. #T2#
Tartarus slips under a jab.
Tartarus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tartarus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Crenshaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tartarus stalling.
Crenshaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw has a couple of punches blocked by Tartarus.
Tartarus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crenshaw has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Tartarus breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Crenshaw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crenshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tartarus blocks a body shot from Crenshaw.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tartarus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tartarus stalling.
Tartarus prevents a body shot from Crenshaw.
Tartarus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tartarus lands a left hand. #T3#
Crenshaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crenshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tartarus blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw misses with a body punch.
Tartarus wants to get back to striking at distance but Crenshaw won't allow it.
Crenshaw throws an elbow that misses.
Crenshaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tartarus is trying to break the clinch but Crenshaw is controlling him.
Crenshaw can't find room to land a body shot as Tartarus controls the action.
Crenshaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crenshaw tries to throw a body punch but Tartarus avoids it by throwing Crenshaw back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Crenshaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crenshaw throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands with a left to the head.
Crenshaw lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Crenshaw.
Tartarus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Tartarus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Tartarus throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Crenshaw moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crenshaw misses with a body punch.
Tartarus throws a head punch that misses.
Crenshaw blocking some punches.
Crenshaw can't find room to land a body shot as Tartarus controls the action.
Crenshaw lands a body punch.
Crenshaw misses with a body punch.
Crenshaw lands a right hand.
Crenshaw blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Tartarus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Crenshaw drives through and clinches with Tartarus against the cage.
Tartarus is trying to break the clinch but Crenshaw is controlling him.
Crenshaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crenshaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tartarus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crenshaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tartarus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crenshaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Crenshaw dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Crenshaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Tartarus circles away.
Crenshaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crenshaw replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tartarus blocks it well.
Crenshaw takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tartarus looks to land a right hand but Crenshaw moved out of range.
Crenshaw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tartarus throws a counter high kick but Crenshaw was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2#
Crenshaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crenshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw throws a head punch that misses.
Tartarus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw keeps control of Tartarus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crenshaw throws a head punch that misses.
Tartarus just leaning against Crenshaw, taking a breather. #T1#
Crenshaw tries to throw a body punch but Tartarus avoids it by throwing Crenshaw back against the cage.
Tartarus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crenshaw backwards.
Tartarus blocks a body shot from Crenshaw.
A left hand lands to the body for Crenshaw.
Don Crenshaw seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crenshaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tartarus has had enough of the clinch but Crenshaw keeps him there for the moment.
Crenshaw misses with a body punch.
Tartarus is trying to stall.
Crenshaw can't find room to land a body shot as Tartarus controls the action.
Tartarus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tartarus. #BC#
Tartarus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crenshaw misses with a body shot.
Tartarus moves out of range of the body kick.
Crenshaw lands with a cross.
Tartarus with a hook.#T2#
Crenshaw lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crenshaw tries to clinch up
and Tartarus counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tartarus missing with a left hand there. Crenshaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crenshaw throws a push kick but Tartarus slaps the foot to one side.
Crenshaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tartarus throws an overhand right that lands on Crenshaw's shoulder, as Crenshaw tries to avoid the shot.
Tartarus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Crenshaw tries to clinch but Tartarus moves out of range.
Tartarus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Crenshaw moves into range and clinches up with Tartarus.
Crenshaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Tartarus breaks from the clinch.
Crenshaw misses with a hook to the body
and Tartarus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Crenshaw with a nice calf kick.
Tartarus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters circling a little - Crenshaw finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Crenshaw throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tartarus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crenshaw can pounce on him.
Tartarus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Crenshaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Tartarus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uriel Tartarus is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Crenshaw misses.
Tartarus lands a nice shot to the body.
Tartarus misses with a looping right.
Tartarus lands a high kick!
Tartarus misses with a head kick.
Tartarus connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tartarus keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Crenshaw rushes Tartarus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crenshaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crenshaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tartarus's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw tries to work over Tartarus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crenshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tartarus throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crenshaw as Tartarus tries to tie him up.
Tartarus wants to stall.
Tartarus lands a nice uppercut.
Crenshaw works on Tartarus's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Crenshaw as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Don Crenshaw will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tartarus throws a sloppy head kick and Crenshaw moves out of range easily.
Crenshaw tries to counter by closing the distance.
Uriel Tartarus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tartarus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tartarus misses with a looping left.
Tartarus tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Tartarus misses.
Tartarus loads up on a big right hand but Crenshaw slips the punch.
Crenshaw steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tartarus.#CL2#
Crenshaw closes the distance and pushes Tartarus back into the cage.
Tartarus is trying to break the clinch but Crenshaw has him pressed against the cage.
Crenshaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crenshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Tartarus.
Tartarus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tartarus is trying to push Crenshaw away but Crenshaw has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Crenshaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crenshaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crenshaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Crenshaw works on Tartarus's body with a couple of short punches.
Crenshaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tartarus backwards.
Crenshaw lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crenshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crenshaw lands with a light punch inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crenshaw as Tartarus tries to tie him up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crenshaw.
Tartarus prevents a body shot from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw tries to land knees in the clinch but Tartarus avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Tartarus manages to break the clinch.
Crenshaw scores with a spinning back kick!
Crenshaw cracks a nice hook into Tartarus's ribs.
Crenshaw connects with a right hand. Tartarus shakes it off.
A head kick by Tartarus misses
and Crenshaw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Crenshaw forces Tartarus back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Crenshaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tartarus wants to stall.
Crenshaw lands a shot to the body.
Tartarus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Crenshaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tartarus prevents a body shot from Crenshaw. #BC#
Tartarus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crenshaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Crenshaw lands a front kick.
Crenshaw is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tartarus rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Crenshaw clinches up with Tartarus and pushes him back against the cage.
Tartarus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crenshaw.
Tartarus is trying to break the clinch but Crenshaw is controlling him.
Tartarus lands with a left to the head.
Tartarus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crenshaw lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Tartarus tries to break the clinch but Crenshaw is controlling the position.
Crenshaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crenshaw lands a shot to the body.
Tartarus blocks a body shot from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Crenshaw.
Tartarus is trying to break free.
Crenshaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tartaruss head.
Crenshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Tartarus.
Tartarus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Crenshaw tries to work over Tartarus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tartarus misses with a punch to the body.
Crenshaw lands a nice uppercut.
Tartarus avoiding damage as Crenshaw throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Crenshaw as the two fighters clinch.
Tartarus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tartarus is trying to force a seperation but Crenshaw has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Tartarus's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Crenshaw tries to work over Tartarus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tartarus.
A head punch on the inside from Crenshaw fails to land.
Crenshaw throws an elbow that misses.
Crenshaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crenshaw tries to throw a body punch but Tartarus avoids it by throwing Crenshaw back against the cage.
Crenshaw lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crenshaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tartarus just leaning against Crenshaw, taking a breather.
Crenshaw lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Crenshaw presses Tartarus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crenshaw misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tartarus misses with a punch to the body.
Crenshaw misses with a punch to the body.
Crenshaw tries a body shot but Tartarus blocks it.
Crenshaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: UCF 83: Mfer v Fantastico
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Mfer throws a wild body kick that Fantastico sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Mfer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fantastico, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastico working aggressively here.
Fantastico tries to stall but Mfer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fantastico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Mfer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fantastico creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastico misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mfer just leaning against Fantastico, taking a breather.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Fantastico.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mfer misses with a body punch.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Mfer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Mfer on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Fantastico.
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Fantastico controls his hands.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastico is trying to stall.
Fantastico looking to stall. #T1#
Mfer digs a right hand into Fantastico's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fantastico's gas tank.
Fantastico lands a shoulder strike.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer working aggressively here. #BC2#
Fantastico breaks from the clinch.
Fantastico fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastico pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mfer is out of range and Fantastico settles back down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mfer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fantastico - the referee stops the clock and Mfer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fantastico. Mfer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantastico lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mfer at a distance.
Fantastico circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Mfer misses. #CL#
Mfer has managed to clinch.
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mfer lands a right hand.
Fantastico's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fantastico misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer lands with a left to the head.
Fantastico lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Fantastico can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action. #T2#
Fantastico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastico tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Fantastico controls his hands.
Fantastico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Mfer.
Fantastico tries to throw a body punch but Mfer avoids it by throwing Fantastico back against the cage.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Fantastico manages to break the clinch.
Mfer moves out of range as Fantastico throws a body kick.
Mfer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastico bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Mfer moves out of range of the leg kick from Fantastico.
Mfer wants to clinch up but Fantastico keeps it at a distance.
Mfer throws a solid leg kick but Fantastico takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mfer.
Fantastico scores with a body shot.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastico misses with a body shot.
Fantastico connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Fantastico throws a front kick that sends Mfer stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastico moves away from the strike by Mfer.
Fantastico misses with a hook to the body
and Mfer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fantastico thinking.
Mfer connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastico tries a low kick but Mfer avoids it.
No joy there for Mfer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mfer lands a glancing blow to the side of Fantastico's head.
Fantastico connects with a solid leg kick.
Mfer checks a leg kick.
Mfer is looking to counter punch.
Fantastico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mfer.
A bone on bone clash there as Mfer blocks the leg kick.
Fantastico getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mfer lands a right hook to the body.
Mfer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Mfer blocks the leg kick.
Mfer tries to clinch but Fantastico moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mfer misses the body punch
and Fantastico counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mfer is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fantastico is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mfer rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Fantastico moves away from the strike by Mfer.
Fantastico swings for the body but Mfer moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mfer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fantastico manages to avoid it.
Fantastico misses with a body kick.
Mfer misses with a hook.
Fantastico thows a body kick. Mfer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mfer swings for the body but Fantastico moves out of range.
Mfer checks a leg kick.
Fantastico moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Mfer finds it's target.
Fantastico throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mfer.
It appears Mfer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Fantastico avoids a kick to the body.
Fantastico connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastico lands a body shot.
Mfer wants to clinch.
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 Huntti Mfer will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Fantastico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fantastico.
Mfer swings widly with a right hand
and Fantastico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mfer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fantastico. That one must have hurt.
Fantastico slips under a jab.
Mfer tries to clinch up.
Mfer lands a jab to the head.
A shot to the liver by Fantastico. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastico throws a push kick but Mfer slaps the foot to one side.
Mfer misses with a looping left.
Fantastico throws a body kick that misses
and Fantastico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mfer fakes the leg kick and cracks Fantastico in the body.
Mfer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fantastico has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastico misses the body punch
and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastico lands with a nice body punch.
Mfer takes a swing at Fantastico's ribcage but misses.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Fantastico tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastico swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fantastico throws a sloppy head kick and Mfer moves out of range easily.
Fantastico with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mfer to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastico lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastico connects with a leg kick.
Fantastico throws a leg kick but Mfer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mfer tries to clinch but Fantastico moves out of range.
Fantastico throws a nice outside leg kick.
Macho Fantastico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mfer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastico throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fantastico throws a leg kick but Mfer moved away.
Mfer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fantastico.
Fantastico misses with a straight right.
Mfer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL#
Mfer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mfer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fantasticos head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fantastico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Mfer on the inside. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fantastico's elbow. #BC2#
Fantastico breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fantastico manages to avoid it.
Mfer misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Mfer coming out on top.
Mfer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastico throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastico fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastico lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastico fakes the leg kick and cracks Mfer in the body.
Fantastico tries to clinch but Mfer moves out of range.
Fantastico lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Fantastico clinches.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Fantastico.
Fantastico misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Mfer lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastico blocks a body shot from Mfer.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mfer.
Mfer tries to work over Fantastico's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastico blocking some punches.
Mfer prevents a body shot from Fantastico.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Fantastico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer tries to throw a body punch but Fantastico avoids it by throwing Mfer back against the cage.
A short left from Fantastico.
Fantastico is trying to stall.
Fantastico tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastico struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fantastico's elbow.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fantastico backwards.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer trying to stall but Fantastico improves his position. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fantastico creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastico wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mfer has him pressed against the cage.
Fantastico managing to block the knees to the body from Mfer.
Fantastico tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastico tries to stall but Mfer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mfer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastico lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fantastico trying to stall but Mfer improves his position.
Fantastico is looking to control Mfer's arms but Mfer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fantastico has his back to the cage.
Fantastico is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mfer is keeping busy.
Fantastico tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Huntti Mfer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastico misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastico misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Mfer.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fantastico's elbow.
Fantastico cracks Mfer with a nice body shot.
Fantastico tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mfer is trying to maintain a safe position but Fantastico gets an underhook and turns Mfer into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Macho Fantastico will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Fantastico works Mfer's body with a nice hook.
Fantastico pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fantastico throws a leg kick
and Mfer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mfer lands a jab to the nose.
Nice shot by Mfer.
A clash of legs there as Mfer blocks the low kick.
Mfer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fantastico counters with an inside leg kick.
Mfer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastico throws a leg kick but Mfer moved away.#CL#
Mfer has closed the distance and engaged Fantastico in a clinch.
Fantastico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Fantastico controls his hands.
Fantastico wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mfer has him pressed against the cage.
Mfer is trying to maintain a safe position but Fantastico gets an underhook and turns Mfer into the cage.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastico lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Fantastico tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow. #BC2#
Fantastico breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fantastico lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Fantastico throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sloppy strikes from Mfer. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastico tries to work over Mfer's front leg with a kick but Mfer checks it.
Macho Fantastico seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastico throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Mfer to counter with a crisp jab.
Mfer checks a low kick from Fantastico.
Fantastico lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mfer's sensitive parts.
Mfer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastico jabs Mfer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mfer checks a leg kick.
Mfer lands a nice shot that snaps Fantastico's head back.
Mfer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Mfer throws a sloppy head kick and Fantastico moves out of range easily.
Fantastico throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastico delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastico keeps the fight on the outside.
Mfer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fantastico looks to score with a jab to the body but Mfer is just out of range.
Fantastico misses the shot to the body.
Fantastico misses with a straight right.
Mfer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mfer lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastico throws a chopping leg kick but Mfer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fantastico misses with a low kick.
It looked like Mfer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fantastico.
Mfer tries to clinch but Fantastico is having none of it.
Mfer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fantastico.
Fantastico scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mfer doesn't seem bothered though.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Fantastico slips the punch.
Fantastico swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mfer lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Mfer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Fantastico blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastico blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Mfer stalling against the cage.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer can't find room to land a body shot as Fantastico controls the action.
Mfer misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastico cracks Mfer with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Mfer.
Fantastico digs a right hand underneath Mfer's ribcage. Mfer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastico works on Mfer's body with a couple of short punches.
Mfer cracks Fantastico with a nice body shot.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fantastico.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Fantastico.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fantastico's elbow.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer is trying to maintain a safe position but Fantastico gets an underhook and turns Mfer into the cage.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastico's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
Fantastico tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastico looking to slow down the pace here.
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastico is trying to break the clinch but Mfer is controlling him.
Fantastico is working Mfer over against the cage.
Fantastico takes a shot to the head.
Fantastico misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mfer throws a head punch that misses.
Mfer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastico lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Fantastico.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fantastico.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Fantastico.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mfer misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Huntti Mfer did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Fantastico clobbers Mfer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick from Fantastico misses
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastico throws a shot to the body.
Fantastico throws a leg kick but Mfer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fantastico throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Mfer.
Mfer connects with a single shot there.
Fantastico throws a wild body kick that Mfer sees coming a mile off.
Fantastico throws a body kick that misses
and Mfer counters with a nice uppercut.
Mfer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mfer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastico takes a swing at Mfer's ribcage but misses.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastico lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fantastico ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fantastico.
Fantastico scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Fantastico lands a head kick. Mfer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Some bone on bone action there as Fantastico checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mfer throws a hook but Fantastico blocks it.
Mfer missing with a left hand there. Fantastico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastico throws a low kick but Mfer moves out of range easily.
Fantastico scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Mfer closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastico struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
Fantastico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mfer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mfer works on Fantastico's body with a couple of short punches.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastico displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mfer up against the cage.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastico tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Mfer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastico is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mfer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastico blocks an uppercut.
Fantastico is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fantastico tries to stall but Mfer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer struggles to land a body shot inside as Fantastico controls his hands.
Mfer looking to stall.
Fantastico misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastico misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fantastico prevents a body shot from Mfer.
Fantastico misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fantastico's elbow.
Mfer misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Fantastico. #BC2#
Fantastico breaks from the clinch. #T3##CL#
Mfer clinches with his opponent.
Fantastico misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastico misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mfer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastico tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastico tries to break free but Mfer pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastico trying to control the position but instead, Mfer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fantastico into the cage.#BC2#
Fantastico breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mfer missing with a left hand there. Fantastico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastico throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mfer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mfer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Fantastico.
Mfer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastico is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Mfer checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Mfer has Fantastico up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mfer.
Fantastico tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastico scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Mfer trying to land knees to the body.
Mfer gets through Fantastico's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mfer tries a body shot but Fantastico blocks it.
Fantastico blocks a body shot from Mfer. #BC2#
Fantastico breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mfer thumps Fantastico with a low kick.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fantastico.
Fantastico misses with the body kick
and Mfer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mfer misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastico lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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 Huntti Mfer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Mfer misses with a hook.
Fantastico was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mfer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mfer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fantastico is looking to land body kicks.
Fantastico tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick by Mfer misses
and Fantastico counters with a nice body kick.
Fantastico throws a head kick that half lands.
Mfer throws an overhand right that lands on Fantastico's shoulder, as Fantastico tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastico goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastico raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fantastico throws a leg kick
enabling Mfer to counter with a crisp jab.
Mfer missing with a left hand there. Fantastico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mfer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mfer lands a right hook to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fantastico! #T1#
Mfer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fantastico checks it well.
Fantastico lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastico looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mfer moves out of range of the body kick from Fantastico.
Fantastico takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mfer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fantastico manages to avoid it.
Fantastico with the inside leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Fantastico breaks from the clinch.
Fantastico tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastico fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mfer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mfer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastico throws a sloppy body shot
and Mfer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Macho Fantastico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mfer darts in trying to clinch
and Fantastico counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fantastico.
Fantastico goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mfer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fantastico. That's going to slow Mfer down.
Fantastico blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
Nice shot lands for Mfer.
Mfer misses with a hook.
Fantastico scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
Mfer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fantastico is keeping busy.#T3#
Fantastico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastico has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Fantastico has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Fantastico tries to work over Mfer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastico tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it. #BC2#
Fantastico breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mfer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mfer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mfer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mfer misses with a few strikes there.
Mfer scores with a hook to the body. Fantastico takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastico thumps Mfer with a low kick.
Fantastico misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fantastico fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mfer looks to land a left hand but Fantastico moved out of range nicely.
Mfer clobbers Fantastico with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Fantastico throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fantastico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastico throws the kick towards the body but Mfer avoids it.
Fantastico connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastico tried to score with a low kick but Mfer checks it.
Fantastico tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mfer checks a leg kick.
Fantastico tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastico looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastico throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good work by Mfer as he checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Fantastico misses its intended target.
Mfer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fantastico's head.#CL2#
Fantastico instigates a clinch.
Mfer lands on the inside with an uppercut.

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 Huntti Mfer.
I think Mfer 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 John Roberts scores the fight 49:46
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Macho Fantastico!
Macho Fantastico is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Macho Fantastico thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Hohenthal vs Reepo
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Marcus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Marcus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiro lands a nice hook to Marcus's body. Marcus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hiro lands a slapping body shot.
Hiro throws the left hand but Marcus avoids the punch easily.
Marcus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hiro.
Hiro lands with a right hand.
Hiro throws a leg kick
and Marcus counters with an outside leg kick.
Marcus throws a wild body kick that Hiro sees coming a mile off.
Hiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Marcus.
Marcus throws a big counter combination but Hiro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Marcus misses its intended target.
Marcus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hiro.
Hiro tries to work over Marcus's front leg with a kick but Marcus checks it.
Hiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcus was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiro.
Marcus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hiro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiro takes a swing at Marcus's ribcage but misses.
Marcus swings for the body but Hiro moves out of range.
Marcus avoids the body shot from Hiro.
It looked like Marcus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hiro lands a jab to Marcus's midsection.
Hiro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marcus rather than just go for the knockout.
Marcus misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Hiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
A lazy left from Marcus finds it's target.
Jab, jab by Marcus - just one landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marcus. That's going to slow Hiro down.
Marcus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hiro defending well as Marcus loads up on a big left hand.
Hiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hiro tests Marcus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hiro connects with a nice looking jab.
Marcus lunges at Hiro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hiro's hand.
Hiro scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Marcus pushes Hiro up against the cage in a clinch.
Hiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Hiro on the inside.
Hiro misses with a punch to the body.
Marcus tries to work over Hiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marcus tries to work over Hiro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Marcus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hiro misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Marcus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hiro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Marcus.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hiro lands with a short shot to the head.
Hiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hiro blocks an uppercut.
Hiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Marcus.
Marcus tries to throw a body punch but Hiro avoids it by throwing Marcus back against the cage.
Marcus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Marcus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marcus ducks under a wild hook from Hiro.
Hiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcus throws a body punch but Hiro moves out of range.
Hiro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiro connects with a right hand. Marcus shakes it off.#T3#
Marcus with a hook.
Marcus throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Marcus.
Marcus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marcus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marcus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiro.
Marcus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marcus throws a leg kick but Hiro checks it.
Hiro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marcus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hiro connects with a solid leg kick.
Hiro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marcus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hiro. Hiro obviously looking to wear him down.
Marcus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcus.
Hiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcus.
Marcus throws a body shot but no joy.
Marcus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiro connects with a leg kick.
Marcus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice straight punches there by Hiro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hiro.#T4#
Marcus connects with a right hand. Hiro shakes it off.
Marcus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiro loads up on a big right hand but Marcus slips the punch.
Marcus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice defenses there by Hiro.
Kuromiya Hiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiro scores with a nice strike.
Marcus throws a body kick that misses.
Marcus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marcus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marcus manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Hiro.
Hiro is looking to chop away at Marcus's legs.
Hiro avoids a kick to the body.
Hiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiro wants to land a leg kick but Marcus is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Hiro. That snapped Marcus's head back.
Hiro's corner calls for a 1-2. Hiro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marcus slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kuromiya Hiro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hiro slips a straight right by Marcus.
Marcus just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiro misses with a wild body shot.
Marcus staying out of range there.
Marcus defending well as Hiro loads up on a big left hand.
Hiro misses with a straight left.
Hiro throws a hook but Marcus blocks it.
Marcus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiro. Marcus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiro moves out of range of the body kick from Marcus.
Marcus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marcus.
Marcus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Hiro throws a lazy right hand but Marcus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marcus thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hiro throws a leg kick
and Marcus counters with a body kick that stops Hiro in his tracks momentarily.
Hiro misses with a looping left.
Marcus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hiro throws out a counter right but Marcus avoids it with no problem.
Donk. Hiro catches Marcus right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Hiro with a jab.
Marcus stuns Hiro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hiro throws a body punch but Marcus moves out of range.
Hiro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marcuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Decent striking displayed by Marcus there.
Marcus throws a poor cross that misses
and Hiro counters with a good low kick that Marcus was not able to check.
Hiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marcus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hiro.
Hiro slips under a jab.
Hiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcus.
Hiro misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Hiro.
Hiro throws out a loose jab but Marcus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcus doesn't manage to clinch there - Hiro circles away.
Hiro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marcus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hiro loads up on a big right hand but Marcus slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Hiro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Marcus misses. #T2#
Marcus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice body kick from Marcus.
Hiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marcus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hiro misses with a wild body shot.
Hiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcus needs to keep his hands up - Hiro had a free shot at his head there.
Hiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marcus tries to land a front kick but Hiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marcus checks the leg kick.
Marcus misses with a body shot.
Marcus connects with a body shot that sends Hiro's belly button to the back.
Marcus moves out of range of the strikes.
Hiro misses with a straight left.
Marcus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hiro finds it's way round the side to connect with Marcus's head.
Marcus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hiro looks to land a left hand but Marcus moved out of range nicely.
Marcus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hiro avoids the body shot from Marcus. #T3#
Marcus lands with a good body shot.
Marcus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiro.
Hiro swings for the body but Marcus moves out of range.
Marcus throws a head kick but Hiro moves out of range.
Marcus throws a shot from downtown. Hiro moves away and avoids it.
Hiro was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That kick from Hiro tenderised Marcus's leg. Marcus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hiro throws a leg kick
and Marcus counters with a nice body kick.
Hiro tries to score with a low kick but Marcus moves his leg out of the way.
Hiro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marcus jabs Hiro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marcus can pounce on him.
Marcus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiro throws a shot from downtown. Marcus moves away and avoids it.
Hiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marcus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marcus clobbers Hiro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hiro throws a jab when Marcus was well out of range.#T4#
Marcus blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hiro.
Hiro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hiro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A lazy left from Hiro finds it's target.
Hiro looks to land a right hand but Marcus moved out of range.
Marcus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Hiro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hiro misses with a straight right.
Marcus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marcus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hiro cracks Marcus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marcus swings for the body but Hiro moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marcus.
Marcus connects with a crisp jab.
Marcus loads up on a big right hand but Hiro slips the punch.
Hiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marcus.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marcus looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiro is just out of range.
Marcus throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Philip Marcus will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Marcus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hiro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marcus.
Marcus takes one to the side of the head.
Hiro scores with the left hand. Marcus knows he should have avoided that one.
Marcus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hiro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marcus to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Marcus moves into the clinch.
Marcus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hiro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short body shot lands from Hiro as the two fighters clinch.
Marcus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hiro misses with a punch to the body.
Marcus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hiro's elbow.
Hiro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Marcus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marcus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marcus tries to clinch but Hiro is having none of it.
Hiro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
A slow jab from Hiro misses its intended target.
Marcus tries to land a front kick but Hiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marcus lands a glancing blow to the side of Hiro's head.
Marcus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hiro.
Marcus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hiro takes one on the button.#CL#
Marcus moves into the clinch.
Hiro scores with a shoulder strike.
Hiro misses with some punches.
Hiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marcus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marcus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marcus.
Hiro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Marcus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marcus moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hiro.
Marcus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcus. #T2#
Hiro misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Marcus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marcus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marcus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marcus misses with a body kick.
Marcus throws a hook but Hiro blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiro. Marcus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiro misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Marcus.
Marcus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marcus blocks a jab.
Hiro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hiro looks to land a left hand but Marcus moved out of range nicely.
Marcus misses with a body kick.
Hiro looks to land a left hand but Marcus moved out of range nicely.
Marcus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hiro takes a step back to recover.
Hiro swings for the body but Marcus moves out of range.
Marcus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hiro's head.
A leg kick checked by Marcus.
Marcus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hiro.#T3##CL#
Marcus clinches up against the cage.
Marcus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hiro's elbow.
Marcus struggles to land a body shot inside as Hiro controls his hands.
Marcus wants to stall. #BC#
Marcus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marcus throws a right and a left that Hiro avoids nicely.
Hiro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hiro misses the target.
Kuromiya Hiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marcus.
Marcus backing away here, and Hiro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marcus needs to keep his hands up - Hiro had a free shot at his head there.
Marcus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marcus takes a swing at Hiro's ribcage but misses.
Marcus throws a body punch but Hiro moves out of range.
Marcus moves away from the strike by Hiro.
And Marcus counters with a quick kick to the body but Hiro blocks it.
Hiro lands with an uppercut that bounces Marcus off the cage and back into range.
Marcus lands a jab.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiro moves away.
Hiro only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hiro takes a swing at Marcus's ribcage but misses.
Marcus slips under a jab from Hiro.
Hiro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hiro misses the shot to the body.
Hiro connects with a looping right hand.
Hiro is looking to chop away at Marcus's legs.
Marcus misses with a hook. Hiro ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Marcus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hiro, pushing him back against the cage.
Marcus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hiro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marcus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hiro misses with a punch to the body.
Marcus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marcus lands a body punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: SMASH: Hohenthal vs Reepo
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal lands with a nice body punch.
Reepo throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Hohenthal counters with a shoot takedown. Reepo fights it but they end up in guard.
Hohenthal stays in close to Reepo's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Reepo is looking for a triangle but Hohenthal pushes his legs off easily.
Hohenthal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reepo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Reepo looking for subs off his back but Hohenthal has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reepo tries to roll over but Hohenthal keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reepo keeps working. #T1#
Reepo is trying to get back to full guard.
Hohenthal wants to control but Reepo is keeping him busy.
Reepo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Reepo looking for submissions off his back.
Hohenthal slips a nice elbow through Reepo's hands, connecting with Reepo's forehead.
Reepo wants to improve his position but Hohenthal is controlling well.
Reepo wants to control but Hohenthal is keeping busy.
We've been hearing that Hohenthal has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Reepo works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Reepo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hohenthal has picked Reepo up and slammed him! Reepo can't keep hold of the triangle and Hohenthal manages to pass to side control!
Reepo is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hohenthal happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Hohenthal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Reepo is looking for a sweep.
Hohenthal landing strikes.
Reepo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hohenthal won't allow Reepo to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Hohenthal is defending against the submission attempts here by Reepo.
Reepo is trying to control. Hohenthal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Hohenthal moves into full guard.
Hohenthal controls Reepo momentarily but Reepo frees himself.
Hohenthal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reepo trying to control but Hohenthal is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reepo looking to pass the guard.
Hohenthal trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Hohenthal dives in and scores a takedown into Reepo's guard.#SUB2#
Reepo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hohenthal passes into side control.
Reepo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Reepo tries to bench press Hohenthal off him but Hohenthal keeps the position.
Hohenthal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reepo can do to turn this around?
Hohenthal controlling from side mount.
Reepo sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal working over Reepo with some ground and pound. Reepo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hohenthal not doing much here.
Hohenthal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Hohenthal passes to side control.
Reepo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Reepo is looking for a sweep.
Reepo wants to control but Hohenthal postures up.
Reepo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hohenthal trying to control the action but Reepo is working from the bottom.
Hohenthal lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Reepo sneaks back into half guard.
Hohenthal is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Reepo has hold of Hohenthal's hands but Hohenthal slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hohenthal trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Reepo looking for submissions off his back.
Reepo is refusing to be controlled, as Hohenthal sits in half guard.
Hohenthal working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hohenthal in particular looking to stall.
Reepo is refusing to be controlled, as Hohenthal sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Hohenthal seems content to control.
Hohenthal working Reepo over with strikes. #SUB#
Reepo is defending against the submission attempts here by Hohenthal. #SUB2#
Reepo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reepo is staying active underneath Hohenthal, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Reepo looking for submissions off his back.
Hohenthal controlling the action here.
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. Hohenthal connects with a nice short shot to Reepo's temple.
Ground and pound from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lennart Hohenthal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hohenthal is working Reepo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Reepo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hohenthal passes into side control.
Reepo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal dominated that second round.
That's time! Hohenthal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Hohenthal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Hohenthal shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Reepo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Reepo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hohenthal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hohenthal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hohenthal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reepo keeps working.
Hohenthal is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal drops an elbow to the side of Reepo's head. #T1#
Hohenthal slows the pace down in half guard.
Hohenthal 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.
Nice strikes from Hohenthal there.
Hohenthal controlling the action here.
Reepo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reepo.
Hohenthal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Reepo keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Reepo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hohenthal is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Reepo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hohenthal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hohenthal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Reepo looking for a guillotine here but Hohenthal defends easily. #T3#
Hohenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Reepo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohenthal looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reepo takes one to the chin there.
Reepo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Lennart Hohenthal has been cut.
Hohenthal throws a combination that misses
and Reepo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reepo misses with a right hand
and Hohenthal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reepo counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
A big right from Reepo misses.
Hohenthal is looking to counter punch.
Reepo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reepo throws the left hand but Hohenthal avoids the punch easily.
Hohenthal connects with a body shot that sends Reepo's belly button to the back.
Hohenthal blocks a jab.
Hohenthal scores with a jab to the body.
Hohenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hohenthal connects with a body shot.
Hohenthal lands a jab to Reepo's midsection.
Hohenthal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reepo momentarily.
Hohenthal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reepo.
Reepo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hohenthal is looking to wear down Reepo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reepo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reepo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Hohenthal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reepo.#TD#
Hohenthal gets the takedown into side control.
Hohenthal is putting a hurting on Reepo here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Reepo throws a body shot but no joy.
Hohenthal tries to counter with a takedown but Reepo is quick to defend against it.
Hohenthal tests Reepo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hohenthal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reepo.
Hohenthal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hohenthal connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reepo lands a leg kick that knocks Hohenthal off balance momentarily.
Reepo scores with a kick to the body.
Hohenthal lands with a cross.
Hohenthal swings for the body but Reepo moves out of range.
Reepo tries a quick counter leg kick but Hohenthal is wise to it.
Reepo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hohenthal throws a body punch but Reepo moves out of range.
Lennart Hohenthal is winning the standup battle so far.
Hohenthal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reepo manages to avoid it.
Reepo tries a head kick but it misses.
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reepo tries to move into range but Hohenthal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hohenthal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reepo.
A little feinted left hand from Hohenthal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hohenthal misses with a shot to the body
and Reepo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.
Hohenthal throws a body punch but Reepo moves out of range.
Reepo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reepo throws out a counter right but Hohenthal avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Hohenthal dives in and scores a takedown into Reepo's guard.#SUB2#
Reepo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hohenthal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hohenthal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reepo keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Reepo is looking for a triangle but Hohenthal pushes his legs off easily.
Hohenthal wants to control from the top but Reepo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Reepo working for submissions but it's allowed Hohenthal to get to half guard. #T2#
Hohenthal passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hohenthal trying to control but Reepo is having none of it.
Reepo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hohenthal lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Hohenthal prevents Reepo from improving his position.
Reepo keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Reepo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reepo wants to get back to full guard.
Hohenthal slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hohenthal is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hohenthal lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hohenthal controlling the position easily from mount.
Hohenthal raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hohenthal is landing with some decent strikes but Reepo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hohenthal tries to control but Reepo wriggling away.
Hohenthal landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Hohenthal had his way with Jay Reepo in that round.
The cut man is working on Lennart Hohenthal's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Hohenthal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reepo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hohenthal lands a head shot.
Hohenthal cracks Reepo with a good jab.
Reepo lands a head kick!
Hohenthal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Reepo misses.
Hohenthal misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Hohenthal gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Hohenthal is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reepo is looking for a sweep. Hohenthal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Hohenthal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reepo sees it coming and defends easily.
Hohenthal is looking to stall here but Reepo recovers full guard.
Hohenthal trying to control but Reepo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hohenthal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hohenthal pushes down on Reepo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jay Reepo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Reepo with the active half guard here but Hohenthal passes nicely into side control.
Reepo is looking for a sweep.
Hohenthal takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Reepo to pass into mount.
Hohenthal landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hohenthal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hohenthal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Reepo working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Hohenthal pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hohenthal controlling from the full mount.
Lennart Hohenthal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reepo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hohenthal wants to free his trapped foot but Reepo is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Hohenthal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Reepo is looking to improve his position.
Hohenthal not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Reepo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hohenthal pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lennart Hohenthal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hohenthal 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lennart Hohenthal!
Lennart Hohenthal retains his bantamweight title!
In his post fight interview, Lennart Hohenthal started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SYN 1109 Choke vs. Dodgers III
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Egyptian misses with an uppercut. Falandas saw that one coming.
Falandas doesn't manage to clinch there - Egyptian circles away.
A low kick from Egyptian misses #CL2#
and Falandas counters by clinching up. #BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch.
Horus Egyptian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Egyptian darts in and clinches Falandas up against the cage.
Falandas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Egyptian is defending well for now.
Egyptian misses with some punches.
Falandas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Egyptian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Egyptian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Falandas is defending well for now.
Egyptian stalling.
Falandas swings wildly with an uppercut but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falandas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Our sources have told us that Egyptian has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian tries to land knees in the clinch but Falandas avoids the damage to the body.
Falandas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Egyptian's face.
Falandas trying to land knees to the body.
Falandas struggles to land a body shot inside as Egyptian controls his hands.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but Falandas blocks it.
Falandas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Egyptian. #T1#
Egyptian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Falandas.
Falandas misses with a punch on the inside.
Egyptian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Egyptian effectively controlling the action here.
Falandas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Egyptian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Falandas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Egyptian wants to stall.
Falandas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Egyptian obliges.
Falandas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Egyptian tries to throw a body punch but Falandas avoids it by throwing Egyptian back against the cage.
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Falandas is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Egyptian - that landed with a thud.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Egyptian takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Falandas is defending well for now.
Falandas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Egyptian avoids it.
A short right from Egyptian. #T2#
Falandas with a knee to the head.
Egyptian stalling.
Falandas with a knee 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!
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Falandas is defending well for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Falandas. #BC#
Egyptian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Egyptian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Egyptian with a nice cross.
Egyptian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Falandas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Egyptian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Falandas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Egyptian punishes Falandas's body with a nice straight punch.
Egyptian throws a lazy uppercut
letting Falandas counter with a right hand.
Falandas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A thudding body kick lands there by Egyptian! #T3#
Egyptian misses the jab.#CL#
Egyptian instigates a clinch.
Egyptian tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Falandas avoids it.#BC#
Egyptian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Falandas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Egyptian is looking to land body kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Egyptian misses the target.
Falandas feints a counter leg kick.
Falandas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Egyptian.
Egyptian tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Falandas to counter with a crisp jab.
Falandas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Falandas! But no joy.
Nice shot lands for Egyptian.
Falandas dodges the punch combination from Egyptian. #T4#
Falandas avoids the head kick by Egyptian.
Falandas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
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!
Some wild striking there from Egyptian.
A little jabbing left from Falandas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Falandas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Falandas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Egyptian finds it's way round the side to connect with Falandas's head.
Falandas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Egyptian.
Falandas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Falandas tries a quick counter leg kick but Egyptian is wise to it.
Egyptian wants to clinch up but Falandas keeps it at a distance.
Falandas blocks a jab.
Egyptian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Falandas counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horus Egyptian dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Falandas closes the distance and clinches.
Falandas misses with some punches.
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Falandas is defending well for now.
Egyptian tries to break free but Falandas pushes him back against the cage.
Falandas lands a right hand.
Falandas misses with a punch on the inside.
Falandas lands a nice uppercut.
Egyptian is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Egyptian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mertis Falandas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Falandas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Egyptian blocks it with crossed arms.
Falandas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Egyptian is defending well for now.
Falandas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Falandas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Egyptian is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Egyptian in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Falandas scores a nice knee to the body.
Egyptian misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Egyptian.
Egyptian trying to land knees to the body.
Falandas scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Falandas is leaning against Egyptian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Egyptian is trying to break free.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Falandas obliges.
Egyptian putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Falandas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Egyptian swings wildly with an uppercut but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falandas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Falandas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Egyptian's efforts to push away.
Egyptian lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Falandas.
Falandas is working Egyptian over against the cage.
Falandas misses with the head strike.
Egyptian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Falandas.
Falandas can't find room to land a body shot as Egyptian controls the action.
Egyptian blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Falandas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards.
Egyptian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falandas struggles to land a body shot inside as Egyptian controls his hands.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Egyptian obliges.#T2##BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Egyptian lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falandas moves to clinch but Egyptian breaks away
and Egyptian counters with a leg kick.
Egyptian throws a lazy right hand but Falandas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falandas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Egyptian tests Falandas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Falandas looks to clinch
enabling Egyptian to counter with a crisp jab.
Egyptian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falandas.
Egyptian tries to clinch but Falandas is having none of it.
Falandas throws a counter combo.
Falandas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Falandas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Falandas moves away from the strike by Egyptian. #T3#
Falandas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Egyptian.
Egyptian lands a front kick.
Falandas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falandas wants to counter with a clinch but Egyptian pushes him away.
A big right from Egyptian misses.
Egyptian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Egyptian lands with a good body shot.
A nice leg kick from Egyptian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Egyptian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Falandas slips under a jab from Egyptian.
Falandas tries to counter with a clinch but Egyptian shakes him off and moves away.
Egyptian catches Falandas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the liver by Egyptian. Beautiful body shot.
Falandas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4#
Egyptian swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Falandas counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falandas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Egyptian.#CL#
Egyptian has Falandas up against the cage in a clinch.
Falandas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Egyptian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Falandas is defending well for now.
Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Falandas is defending well for now.
Egyptian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Falandas can do to turn this around?
Egyptian trying to stall but Falandas improves his position.
Egyptian landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Falandas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Falandas connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Horus Egyptian has been cut.
Falandas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Falandas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Egyptian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falandas's elbow.
Falandas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Falandas landing knees to the head.
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 Horus Egyptian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Horus Egyptian's cut.
That's time! Egyptian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Egyptian misses with a wild body shot.
Horus Egyptian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Egyptian swings for the body but Falandas moves out of range.
Falandas tries a head kick but it misses.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut. Falandas saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Egyptian.
Egyptian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Falandas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Egyptian tries to land a front kick but Falandas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Egyptian 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas connects with a body shot that sends Egyptian's belly button to the back.
Egyptian throws a jab when Falandas was well out of range.
Egyptian scores with a nice strike.
Egyptian scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Egyptian takes a swing at Falandas's ribcage but misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Egyptian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Egyptian looks to land a left hand but Falandas moved out of range nicely.
Falandas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Egyptian.
Egyptian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Egyptian throws a sloppy head kick
and Falandas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Egyptian lands a head kick!
Egyptian misses with a looping right.
Falandas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Falandas, as that shot connected.
Mertis Falandas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Egyptian throws an off balance right hand
and Falandas counters with a low kick, right behind Egyptian 's knee.
Falandas tries to clinch but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian digs a good hook to Falandas's body.
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!
Egyptian throws the left hand but Falandas avoids the punch easily.
Egyptian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falandas.
Falandas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Egyptian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Falandas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut.
Falandas slips under a jab.
Egyptian misses the shot to the body.
Falandas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Falandas tries to clinch up.
Egyptian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Egyptian lands the left hand.
Egyptian tries to clinch there but Falandas circles away.
A little jabbing left from Falandas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Falandas scores with a punch to the head.
Egyptian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Egyptian throws a combination. Falandas tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut. Falandas saw that one coming.
Good work by Falandas as he checks the leg kick.
Egyptian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Egyptian throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Falandas to counter with a crisp jab.
Egyptian throws a lazy head kick
and Falandas counters with a good low kick that Egyptian was not able to check.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
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!
Egyptian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Falandas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Egyptian lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Falandas gets a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Falandas.
Egyptian blocks a body shot from Falandas. #BC#
Egyptian breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Falandas.
Falandas moves out of range as Egyptian strikes.
Falandas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Egyptian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Falandas follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Egyptian throws a series of punches but Falandas avoids them all with ease.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut. Falandas saw that one coming.
Falandas feints a counter leg kick.
Egyptian tries to clinch but Falandas is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Horus Egyptian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Egyptian, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horus Egyptian!
After the fight, Horus Egyptian was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: C356: Traumen vs Jiang
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Nomura ducks under a wild hook from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nomura was well out of range. Poor timing from Kutvonen.
A little feinted left hand from Nomura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kutvonen throws a hook to the side of Nomura's head but Nomura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutvonen misses with a jab to the body
and Nomura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Kutvonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice shot by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen thuds his right hand into Nomura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kutvonen looks to land a left hand but Nomura moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Kutvonen misses the target.
Kutvonen throws the left hand but Nomura avoids the punch easily.
Nomura is looking to counter punch.
Nomura missing with a left hand there. Kutvonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kutvonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Nomura.
Nomura throws a big counter combination but Kutvonen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kutvonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nomura throwing a counter right hand but Kutvonen manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kutvonen. Nomura does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Nomura misses the target.
We've been hearing reports that Nomura has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nomura scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nomura.#T1#
Kutvonen throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#Nomura is rocked!
Kutvonen sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Nomura's defenses. It connects perfectly with Nomura's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lusmu Kutvonen!
Lusmu Kutvonen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Tadahiro Nomura was interviewed post fight and said 'Mizu ni nagasu/the water flows.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 116
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Nukem closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xornimada circles away.
Xornimada wants to clinch.#CL#
Xornimada pushes Nukem up against the cage in a clinch.
Nukem looking to slow down the pace here.
Nukem misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xornimada misses with a body punch.
A short right from Xornimada on the inside.
Xornimada definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nukem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xornimada working aggressively here.
Xornimada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xornimada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nukem's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Xornimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nukem.
A head punch on the inside from Nukem fails to land.
Nukem blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xornimada.
Nukem misses with some punches.
Nukem lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Nukem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nukem misses with a punch on the inside.
Xornimada throws a head punch that misses.
Xornimada misses with a body punch.
Xornimada swings wildly with an uppercut but Nukem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xornimada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nukem backwards.
Xornimada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Xornimada lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nukem fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nukem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nukem swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Xornimada lands an uppercut.
Nukem lands an uppercut.
Xornimada is working Nukem over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nukem.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nukem.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nukem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nukem throws a punch but it's blocked by Xornimada.
A right hook to the body lands for Nukem.
Xornimada has a couple of punches blocked by Nukem.
Xornimada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nukem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Xornimada as Nukem tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Xornimada fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xornimada.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xornimada.
Still in the clinch, Xornimada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nukem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Nukem fails to land.
Xornimada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Nukem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nukem working aggressively here.
Xornimada scores with a shot to the side of Nukem's head.
Xornimada lands a shot to the body.
Xornimada scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Xornimada.
Xornimada throws a head punch that misses.
Xornimada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Xornimada fails to land.
Xornimada throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Nukem manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Xornimada pushes Nukem up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Xornimada.
Nukem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nukem throws a punch but it's blocked by Xornimada.
Xornimada trying to control the position but instead, Nukem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xornimada into the cage.#BC2#
Nukem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4##CL#
Xornimada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xornimada throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Xornimada.
Nukem throws a head punch that misses.
Xornimada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nukem swings wildly with an uppercut but Xornimada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nukem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nukem can't find room to land a body shot as Xornimada controls the action.
Xornimada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xornimada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xornimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
A head punch on the inside from Xornimada fails to land.
Xornimada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nukem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nukem blocking some punches.
Xornimada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nukem tries a body shot but Xornimada blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muharib Xornimada dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Xornimada misses with a left hand
letting Nukem counter with a right hand.
Xornimada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nukem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xornimada moves away.
Xornimada tries to counter by clinching up but Nukem breaks away and moves out of range.
Xornimada 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.
Nukem takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#Nukem is rocked!
Xornimada closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Nukem to counter with a crisp jab.
Nukem is still on wobbly legs! Can Xornimada finish him?#CL#
Xornimada fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nukem, pushing him back against the cage.
Nukem seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem blocking some punches.
Nukem lands with a light punch inside.
Nukem blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Nukem manages to break the clinch.
Xornimada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nukem can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xornimada tries to clinch there but Nukem circles away. #T1##CL#
Xornimada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nukem tries to break free but Xornimada pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xornimada.
Xornimada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xornimada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Xornimada - that landed with a thud.
Xornimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
Nukem misses with some punches.
Xornimada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xornimada pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Nukem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xornimada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xornimada stuns Nukem with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xornimada scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Xornimada wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nukem! But no joy.
Xornimada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nukem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Nukem gets tackled into the cage by Xornimada. Xornimada maintains the clinch.
Xornimada lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Xornimada fails to land.
Xornimada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xornimada scores with a shoulder strike.
Nukem stalling in the clinch but Xornimada improves position.
Nukem stalls.
Xornimada has a couple of punches blocked by Nukem.
Xornimada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Xornimada misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Xornimada can't find room to land a body shot as Nukem controls the action.
Nukem blocks an elbow strike from Xornimada.
Nukem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xornimada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nukem backwards.
Nukem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nukem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xornimada tries to throw a body punch but Nukem avoids it by throwing Xornimada back against the cage.
Xornimada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nukem is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nukem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xornimada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xornimada misses with the head strike.
Nukem scores with a shoulder strike.
Nukem has a couple of punches blocked by Xornimada.
Xornimada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xornimada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xornimada misses with an elbow over the top.
Nukem can't find room to land a body shot as Xornimada controls the action.
Xornimada has a couple of punches blocked by Nukem. #T4#
Xornimada throws a head punch that misses.
Nukem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xornimada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Xornimada as Nukem tries to tie him up.
Xornimada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nukem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Xornimada backwards.
Nukem blocks an uppercut.
Nukem taking a breather.
Xornimada tries a body shot but Nukem blocks it.
Xornimada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nukem backwards.
Xornimada trying to control the position but instead, Nukem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xornimada into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nukem.
Xornimada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nukem backwards.
Nukem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xornimada swings wildly with an uppercut but Nukem uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muharib Xornimada dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Xornimada moves into range and clinches up with Nukem.
Xornimada blocking some punches.
Xornimada tries a body shot but Nukem blocks it.
Nukem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muharib Xornimada has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Xornimada working aggressively here.
Nukem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nukem trying to stall but Xornimada improves his position.
Xornimada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nukem's elbow.
Nukem blocking some punches. #BC2#
Nukem manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xornimada slips under a jab.
Xornimada wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nukem swats away the attempt to clinch by Xornimada.
Nukem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1##CL#
Xornimada closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Xornimada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Nukem.
Xornimada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xornimada lands a shoulder strike.
Xornimada blocks a body shot from Nukem.
Xornimada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nukem backwards.
Nukem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xornimada.
Nukem throws a punch but it's blocked by Xornimada. #BC2#
Nukem manages to break the clinch.
Xornimada is looking to clinch.
Nukem throws out a counter right but Xornimada avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Xornimada fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nukem, pushing him back against the cage.#KD#
Xornimada drops Nukem onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nukem is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nukem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Xornimada misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Nukem misses with some punches.
Nukem throws a punch but it's blocked by Xornimada.
Xornimada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xornimada working aggressively here.
Xornimada blocking some punches.
Xornimada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nukem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xornimada backwards.
Nukem blocking some punches.
Nukem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nukem blocks an elbow strike from Xornimada.
Xornimada blocking some punches.
Xornimada misses with a punch on the inside.
Xornimada misses with some punches.
Nukem stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xornimada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xornimada presses Nukem against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Xornimada misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Xornimada struggles to land a body shot inside as Nukem controls his hands.
Xornimada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Xornimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
A bit of stalling here from Xornimada.
Xornimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nukem.
Xornimada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xornimada throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Xornimada throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
Nukem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xornimada lands a body shot. #BC2#
Nukem breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Nukem clinches up against the cage.
Nukem prevents a body shot from Xornimada.
Duke Nukem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xornimada stalling in the clinch but Nukem improves position.
Xornimada swings wildly with an uppercut but Nukem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muharib Xornimada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xornimada working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Nukem blocks an uppercut.
Nukem is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Xornimada fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Nukem fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xornimada.
Xornimada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nukem blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xornimada has Nukem pressed against the cage, preventing Nukem from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nukem can't find room to land a body shot as Xornimada controls the action.
Nukem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Xornimada fails to land.
Nukem trying to stall but Xornimada improves his position.
A short left from Xornimada.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xornimada.
Nukem tries to throw a body punch but Xornimada avoids it by throwing Nukem back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xornimada.
Xornimada works on Nukem's body with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Muharib Xornimada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xornimada, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muharib Xornimada!
A very excited looking Muharib Xornimada 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: UCF 81: Cabrazzi v Chai Jr
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Yksi slips a straight right by Puro.
Yksi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yksi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Puro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Puro throws out a loose jab but Yksi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yksi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yksi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Puro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yksi somewhat.
Yksi looks to score with a jab to the body but Puro is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro lands a glancing blow to the side of Yksi's head.
Yksi dodges the punch combination from Puro.
Puro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Puro looks to throw the jab but Yksi is out of range.
Yksi tries to bum rush Puro with a series of wild strikes but Puro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Puro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yksi misses with a few strikes there.
Puro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yksi moves away.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Puro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puro throws a right and a left that Yksi avoids nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yksi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yksi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Puro at a distance.
Puro misses with an uppercut.
Puro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yksi defending well as Puro loads up on a big left hand.
Puro lands with an overhand left.
Yksi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Puro misses.
Murha Puro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!#CL#
Puro takes the fight into the clinch.
Puro misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Yksi wants to stall. #BC2#
Yksi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yksi misses with a body shot.
Puro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yksi scores with a hook to the body. Puro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Puro looks to land a right hand but Yksi moved out of range.
Puro throws a shot from downtown. Yksi moves away and avoids it.
Yksi looks for a takedown but Puro sprawls well.
Yksi misses with a hook. Puro ducked under it nicely.
Puro missing with a left hand there. Yksi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yksi misses with a takedown attempt
and Puro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murha Puro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Projekti Yksi.
Yksi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Puro throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Yksi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Puro won't be happy with that.
Yksi has knee on belly momentarily but Puro bucks him off and regains half guard.
Yksi trying to advance position but Puro counters by regaining guard.
Yksi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yksi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yksi throws an elbow that misses. Puro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yksi's guard. Nice move by Puro!#REVR#
Puro won't allow Yksi to sweep him here.
Puro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Puro stopping the sweep attempt from Yksi.
Yksi trying to keep a closed guard but Puro is proving a slippery customer.
Puro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yksi looking for a sweep. Not yet Yksi, not yet.
Puro trying to control but Yksi is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Puro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Yksi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Murha Puro is winning the standup battle so far.
Puro scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Puro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yksi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Puro throws a hook but Yksi blocks it.
Yksi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Puro rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Puro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Puro.
Puro working aggressively here.
Puro tries to work over Yksi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yksi has Puro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Puro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Puro.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yksi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Puro working aggressively here.
Yksi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puro lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Puro. #T1##BC2#
Yksi breaks from the clinch.
Puro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yksi at a distance. #CL#
Puro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yksi.
Yksi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yksi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Puro pulls his leg out and moves away.
A slow jab from Puro misses its intended target.
Puro throws an overhand right that lands on Yksi's shoulder, as Yksi tries to avoid the shot.
Puro walks into a stiff left hand from Yksi.
Yksi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puro moves away.
No joy there for Puro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Puro throws a jab when Yksi was well out of range.
And Yksi tries to counter it with a takedown but Puro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yksi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yksi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yksi cracks a nice hook into Puro's ribs.
Yksi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yksi misses with a takedown attempt - Puro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Murha Puro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Projekti Yksi.#T2#
A slow jab from Puro misses its intended target.
Yksi takes a swing at Puro's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puro throws a hook but Yksi avoids it easily.
Yksi staying out of range there.
Puro connects with a single shot there.
Yksi avoids the body shot from Puro.
Yksi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Puro misses with a looping right.
Murha Puro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puro scores with a sloppy right hand. Yksi should have avoided that one.
Puro misses with an uppercut. Yksi saw that one coming.
Yksi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Puro punishes Yksi's body with a nice straight punch.
Yksi defending well as Puro loads up on a big left hand.
Puro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yksi. #T3#
Yksi circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Yksi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yksi.
Yksi is looking to work some ground and pound but Puro has wrist control.
Yksi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yksi trying to control but Puro is working from the bottom.
Puro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yksi can do to turn this around?
Puro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Puro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yksi is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yksi looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Puro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yksi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yksi throws an elbow that misses. Puro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yksi's guard. Nice move by Puro!#REVR#
Puro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puro trying to control the position from guard on top but Yksi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murha Puro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yksi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Puro manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Yksi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Puro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Puro dominated that second 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.#R3#
Puro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yksi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puro throws an overhand right that lands on Yksi's shoulder, as Yksi tries to avoid the shot.
Puro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puro tries to clinch up but Yksi circles away and keeps his distance.
Puro just misses with a punch to the body.
Yksi with the counter takedown but Puro avoids it easily.
Puro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puro avoids the body shot from Yksi.
Yksi with a nice cross.
Puro throws a right hand that Yksi ducks under and follows up with a left that Yksi also avoids with ease.
Puro throws a looping overhand right but Yksi ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yksi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Puro misses its intended target. #T1#
Puro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yksi cracks Puro with an open hand slap.
Puro lands a glancing blow to the side of Yksi's head.
Yksi moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Yksi misses its intended target.
Yksi connects with the punch.
Puro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puro just misses with a punch to the body.
Yksi feints the counter takedown.
Puro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yksi moves away.
Yksi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Yksi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Puro to the mat! Puro manages to get full guard.

Puro kicks Yksi off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yksi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Puro defends it well.
Yksi scores with a body shot. #T2#
Puro throws a jab but it's blocked by Yksi.
Puro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yksi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puro.
Yksi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Puro under the eye.
Puro misses with a hook. Yksi ducked under it nicely.
Yksi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yksi swings for the body but Puro moves out of range.
Puro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yksi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Puro.
Yksi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yksi takes a swing at Puro's ribcage but misses.
Puro is looking to counter the offense by Yksi and move into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Yksi.
Yksi misses with a body shot
and Puro counters with a straight right hand.
Puro connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Yksi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Puro misses its intended target.
Puro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yksi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puro.
Puro avoids the body shot from Yksi.
Puro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yksi was well out of range. Poor timing from Puro.
Yksi misses with a wild body shot.
Puro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yksi.
Yksi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puro.
A punch combination from Yksi misses.
Yksi misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yksi. Puro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puro throwing a counter right hand but Yksi manages to avoid it.
Yksi moves away from the strike by Puro. #T4#
Puro looks to throw the jab but Yksi is out of range.
Puro throws out a loose jab but Yksi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yksi misses with a looping left.
Yksi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Puro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yksi swinging wildly here.
Yksi misses the shot to the body.
Puro lands a glancing blow to the side of Yksi's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puro misses with a wild body shot.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Puro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puro's corner calls for a 1-2. Puro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Puro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yksi on the side of the head.
Puro loads up on a big right hand but Yksi slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Puro clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Puro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Puro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yksi momentarily.
Yksi misses the shot to the body.
Yksi slips a straight right by Puro.
Puro misses with a straight right.
Yksi blocks a jab.
Yksi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yksi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Puro looks to land a left hand but Yksi moved out of range nicely.
Yksi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Puro defends it well.
Yksi fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Yksi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Puro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yksi is in Puro's guard.
Yksi passes into half guard.
Yksi controlling the action here. #T1#
Yksi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yksi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Puro wants to get back to full guard.
Yksi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yksi wants to take a breather but Puro is having none of it.
Puro is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Yksi there.
Yksi is trying to control the action in half guard but Puro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yksi stops Puro from getting back to his feet.
Yksi is trying to control the action in half guard but Puro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Puro is looking to improve his position.
Puro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yksi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yksi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Puro trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Puro throws a body punch but Yksi moves out of range.
Yksi throws a hook but Puro blocks it.
Yksi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Puro slips a straight right by Yksi.
An attempted straight right counter from Puro misses the target.
Yksi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puro.
Puro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yksi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yksi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Puro wants to clinch.
Yksi feints the counter takedown.
Puro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Puro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yksi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Yksi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Puro misses the shot to the body.
And Yksi tries to counter it with a takedown but Puro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yksi throws a body punch but Puro moves out of range.
A punch combination from Yksi misses.
Puro takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Yksi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Puro is trying to defend but Yksi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puro trying to control from the bottom.
Yksi is pressing down on Puro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Puro is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yksi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Puro defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Projekti Yksi dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Puro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yksi.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yksi digs a good hook to Puro's body.
Yksi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Puro as he jumps to the side.
Puro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yksi.
Yksi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yksi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puro. Yksi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yksi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yksi.
Yksi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Puro misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro misses with a looping right.
Puro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yksi manages to avoid it.
Yksi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yksi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Puro moves out of range as Yksi strikes.
Yksi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Yksi there.
Yksi throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Puro.
Puro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yksi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yksi loads up on a big right hand but Puro slips the punch.
Yksi lands with a cross.
Puro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yksi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Puro looks to score with a jab to the body but Yksi is just out of range.
Yksi defending well as Puro loads up on a big left hand.
Projekti Yksi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Yksi fails with the takedown.
Yksi misses with a looping left.
Puro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yksi manages to avoid it.
Yksi misses with a looping right.
Puro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Puro.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puro. Yksi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puro throws a body punch but Yksi moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yksi.
Puro misses with a straight right.
Yksi scores with a shot to the body.
Puro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yksi.
Puro wants to clinch.#T3#
Puro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Puro throws a hook but Yksi avoids it easily.
Yksi connects with a jab.
Puro misses with a body shot.
Yksi feints the counter takedown.
Yksi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Puro avoids the body shot from Yksi.
Puro loads up on a big right hand but Yksi slips the punch.
Puro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yksi at a distance.
Puro throws a nice looking combination but Yksi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Puro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T4#
Yksi misses the shot to the body.
Yksi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yksi looks to score with a jab to the body but Puro is just out of range.
Yksi looks to score with a jab to the body but Puro is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Puro misses the target.
Puro punishes Yksi's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yksi misses with a lunging right hand
and Yksi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yksi ducks under a wild hook from Puro.
Puro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yksi.
Puro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yksi throws a right hand that misses
letting Puro counter with a right hand.
Puro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Puro wants it to stay on the feet.
Murha Puro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Projekti Yksi.
Yksi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yksi takes one on the chin but seems OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murha Puro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Puro 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murha Puro!
Murha Puro retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Murha Puro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 1107 McCarthy vs. Kamara 6
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
McCarthy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kamara just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kamara.
A jab lands there for Kamara.
McCarthy lands a nice looking body shot.
Kamara throws a jab when McCarthy was well out of range.
McCarthy throws a hook but Kamara blocks it.
McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamara.
McCarthy dips to his left and cracks Kamara with an uppercut!
Kamara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCarthy has time to react.
McCarthy shoots in but no luck this time.
Donk. Kamara catches McCarthy right on the button with a cross.
McCarthy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamara slips under a jab.
Kamara misses with a body shot.
Kamara throws a nice looking combination but McCarthy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1##CL2#
Kamara closes the distance and clinches.
Kamara lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kamara fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCarthy.
McCarthy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kamara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCarthy backwards.
Kamara tries to land knees in the clinch but McCarthy avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamara.
Kamara misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCarthy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kamara has him pressed against the cage.
McCarthy managing to block the knees to the body from Kamara.
Kamara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
McCarthy breaks from the clinch.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamara.
Kamara throws a hook but McCarthy avoids it easily.
A left lands for Kamara.
McCarthy jabs Kamara to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Some wild striking there from McCarthy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
McCarthy feinted with a counter takedown.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamara.
McCarthy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kamara sprawls and moves away.
Kamara throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and McCarthy counters with a single leg into guard. Kamara didn't expect that.
McCarthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Kamara has wrist control.
McCarthy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kamara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCarthy trying to control but Kamara is working from the bottom. #T3#
McCarthy postures up in Kamara's guard and throws a big left but Kamara blocks it.
McCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamara is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kamara can do anything to dispel that myth.
McCarthy passes into half guard.
McCarthy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McCarthy is thwarting Kamara's attempts to control the position.
Kamara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCarthy.
Still in half guard, McCarthy seems content to control.
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Kamara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
McCarthy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Kamara is defending well.
McCarthy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kamara blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCarthy.
McCarthy trying to control the pace.
Kamara felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
McCarthy working Kamara over with strikes.
McCarthy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tagnarach Kamara will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kamara throws a hook to the side of McCarthy's head but McCarthy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamara misses with a straight left.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but Kamara shows good takedown defense.
Kamara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCarthy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kamara misses with a hook. McCarthy ducked under it nicely.
McCarthy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt - Kamara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kamara just misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy attempts a counter takedown but Kamara avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCarthy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kamara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
Kamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamara is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McCarthy works over Kamara's head and body with a nice combination.
McCarthy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice side step and Kamara releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kamara slips under a jab from McCarthy.
McCarthy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kamara swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and McCarthy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kamara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCarthy.
Kamara is trying to get back to full guard.
Kamara on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McCarthy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kamara keeping hold of McCarthy's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
McCarthy winds up and cracks Kamara with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy prevents Kamara from improving his position.
Kamara is looking to control McCarthy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kamara avoid being mounted?
McCarthy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McCarthy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kamara trying to control here.
McCarthy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Kamara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to pass to full mount but Kamara defends it.
Kamara taking some punishment here, with McCarthy in his half guard.
Kamara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCarthy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cormac McCarthy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kamara tries to get to full guard but McCarthy has control of the leg.
McCarthy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Still in half guard, McCarthy seems content to control.#T4#
McCarthy wants to pass to mount but Kamara is defending the position.
McCarthy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kamara is refusing to be controlled, as McCarthy sits in half guard.
McCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCarthy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kamara wants to get back to full guard but McCarthy has passed into side control.
Kamara is working to avoid the ground and pound but McCarthy connects with a decent elbow.
McCarthy is working Kamara over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kamara managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McCarthy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac McCarthy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Kamara takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
Kamara misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kamara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamara.
A left lands for McCarthy.
McCarthy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kamara can do to turn this around?
McCarthy thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCarthy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamara throws an overhand right that lands on McCarthy's shoulder, as McCarthy tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara scores with a hook to the body. McCarthy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCarthy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McCarthy.
McCarthy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kamara!#T1#
McCarthy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McCarthy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kamara doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
McCarthy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McCarthy with the ground and pound from mount. #CUT#It looks like Tagnarach Kamara has been cut.
McCarthy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kamara takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McCarthy breaks from Kamara's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kamara is squirming around, avoiding McCarthy's attempts to control the action. #T2#
McCarthy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kamara can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy with shots to the head and body - Kamara looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kamara is working to get back to half guard.
Kamara is in a horrible position here. McCarthy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McCarthy wants to control the pace but Kamara is squirming around nicely.
McCarthy landing shots from mount.
McCarthy landing strikes from the mount and Kamara is in trouble!
McCarthy trying to control but Kamara is having none of it. #T3#
McCarthy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kamara takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McCarthy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McCarthy landing strikes from the mount and Kamara is in trouble! #ROC#Kamara is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Tagnarach Kamara's cut even more.
Kamara takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! McCarthy's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac McCarthy!
Cormac McCarthy retains his welterweight title!
Cormac McCarthy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CCC 84
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Tartarus.
Tartarus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tartarus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rock Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tartarus misses with a head kick.
Tartarus connects with a crisp jab.
Rock Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Rock Jr cracks Tartarus with a good jab.
Tartarus swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock Jr.
Rock Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rock Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tartarus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tartarus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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 slapping leg kick lands for Tartarus.
Tartarus throws an overhand right that lands on Rock Jr's shoulder, as Rock Jr tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Tartarus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tartarus slips under a jab from Rock Jr.
Tartarus throws out a counter right but Rock Jr avoids it with no problem.
Tartarus cracks Rock Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tartarus misses with a few strikes there.
Tartarus loads up on a big right hand but Rock Jr slips the punch.
A leg kick checked by Rock Jr.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tartarus 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 Rock Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rock Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rock Jr throws a quick counter head kick but Tartarus was just out of range.
Tartarus scores with a kick to the body.
Rock Jr tries to move into range but Tartarus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tartarus.
A big right from Tartarus misses.
Tartarus connects with a crisp jab.
Tartarus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rock Jr moves in looking to clinch but Tartarus pushes him off.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Tartarus misses the target.
Tartarus just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRock Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tartarus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Tartarus.
Tartarus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uriel Tartarus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tartarus throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick from Tartarus, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tartarus misses with a lunging right hand
and Rock Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rock Jr tries to clinch up.
Rock Jr misses with a leg kick
enabling Tartarus to counter with a crisp jab.
Tartarus scores with a jab. Rock Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tartarus avoids the head kick by Rock Jr.
Tartarus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rock Jr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tartarus misses with a straight right.
Rock Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tartarus.
Rock Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tartarus misses with a low kick.
Tartarus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rock Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tartarus.#T3#
Tartarus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tartarus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rock Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tartarus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tartarus is looking to slow Rock Jr down with leg kicks.
Rock Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Rock Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rock Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Tartarus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tartarus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tartarus lands a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tartarus.
Rock Jr checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Tartarus.#T4#
Tartarus connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tartarus scores with a leg kick.
Rock Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tartarus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tartarus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tartarus misses with a right hand
and Rock Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Tartarus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock Jr.
Tartarus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rock Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Tartarus avoided it.
Rock Jr 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.
Tartarus misses with a straight left.
Rock Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tartarus.
Tartarus keeps the fight on the outside.
Tartarus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rock Jr. That did some damage!
Rock Jr misses with a straight left.
Rock Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uriel Tartarus 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#
Tartarus's corner calls for a 1-2. Tartarus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tartarus looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock Jr is just out of range.
Rock Jr defending well as Tartarus loads up on a big left hand.
Rock Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rock Jr might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tartarus throws a lazy uppercut
and Rock Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rock Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tartarus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tartarus throws a nice looking combination but Rock Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rock Jr is looking to counter punch.
Tartarus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tartarus tests Rock Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rock Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rock Jr. Tartarus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rock Jr checks a leg kick.
Rock Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tartarus just manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Tartarus is predictable there
and Rock Jr counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Rock Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Tartarus moves out of range easily.
Rock Jr walks into a jab.
Tartarus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tartarus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rock Jr's sensitive parts.
Tartarus lands a glancing blow to the side of Rock Jr's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Tartarus misses the target.
Tartarus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Tartarus.
Rock Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tartarus's head backwards.
Rock Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rock Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tartarus can pounce on him.
Tartarus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rock Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Tartarus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock Jr tries to clinch there but Tartarus circles away. #T2#
Rock Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tartarus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Tartarus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tartarus!
Rock Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tartarus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rock Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Tartarus circles away.
Tartarus misses with an uppercut.
Tartarus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rock Jr in his tracks.
Tartarus throws a leg kick but Rock Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice body punch from Tartarus.
Tartarus sizes up Rock Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tartarus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr slips a straight right by Tartarus.
Rock Jr throws a quick counter head kick but Tartarus was just out of range.
Tartarus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tartarus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Tartarus lands a glancing blow to the side of Rock Jr's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Tartarus.
Uriel Tartarus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tartarus throws a low kick, looking for Rock Jr's leg but Rock Jr calmly moves out of range.
Rock Jr is looking to slow Tartarus down with leg kicks.
Rock Jr needs to keep his hands up - Tartarus had a free shot at his head there.
Rock Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Tartarus scores with a punch to the head.
Rock Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tartarus defending well as Rock Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Tartarus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tartarus scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rock Jr tries to move into range but Tartarus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tartarus moves away from the strike by Rock Jr.
Tartarus scores with a three punch combo!
A thudding body kick lands there by Tartarus! #T4#
Tartarus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tartarus misses with a hook. Rock Jr ducked under it nicely.
Rock Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rock Jr. That's going to slow Tartarus down.
Rock Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tartarus moves away.
Rock Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tartarus lunges at Rock Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rock Jr's hand.
Rock Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tartarus.
Rock Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Rock Jr throws a jab when Tartarus was well out of range.
Tartarus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tartarus looks to throw the jab but Rock Jr is out of range.
Tartarus throws a lazy right hand but Rock Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rock Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tartarus just manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Tartarus.
Rock Jr checks a low kick from Tartarus.
Rock Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tartarus connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Uriel Tartarus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Rock Jr clinches with his opponent.
Uriel Tartarus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock Jr.
A nice left hand lands by Rock Jr.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rock Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Tartarus is blocking nicely.
Rock Jr looking to throw knees to the head but Tartarus is blocking nicely.
Rock Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tartarus to keep the fight standing.
Rock Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rock Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Tartarus won't want to take too many of those.
Tartarus avoiding damage as Rock Jr throws knees to the body.
Tartarus has Rock Jr pushed against the cage.
Rock Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tartarus. #T1#
Rock Jr misses with a knee to the head.
Rock Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tartarus is trying to push Rock Jr away but Rock Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rock Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock Jr trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rock Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tartarus blocks an uppercut.
Rock Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rock Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Tartarus controls his hands. #BC2#
Tartarus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tartarus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Will Rock Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tartarus lands with a hook. Rock Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rock Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tartarus just misses with a punch to the body.
Tartarus missing with a left hand there. Rock Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rock Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Rock Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tartarus.
Tartarus moves out of range as Rock Jr strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tartarus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rock Jr moves in looking to clinch but Tartarus pushes him off.
Rock Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tartarus avoids the head kick by Rock Jr.
Tartarus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tartarus swings for the body but Rock Jr moves out of range. #T3#
A jab from Tartarus does it's job there.
Tartarus throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock Jr.
Rock Jr blocks a head kick by Tartarus.
Rock Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tartarus connects with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tartarus.
Rock Jr jabs at Tartarus's body.
Tartarus throws a body shot but no joy.
Tartarus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rock Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A good leg kick by Tartarus.
Rock Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tartarus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tartarus cracks Rock Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tartarus cracks a nice hook into Rock Jr's ribs.
Tartarus misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Tartarus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Tartarus misses.
Nice jab there from Tartarus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tartarus moves out of range as Rock Jr throws a body kick.
Tartarus scores with a hook to the body. Rock Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rock Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tartarus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tartarus.
Rock Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Tartarus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rock Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tartarus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tartarus lands a lovely overhand right.
Tartarus misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tartarus.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uriel Tartarus!
A very excited looking Uriel Tartarus 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: ENIGMA 223
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Ewing throws a hook but Yukimura avoids it easily.
Yukimura now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yukimura connects with the punch.
Ewing buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ewing misses with a body shot.
Ewing throws a head kick but Yukimura moves out of range.
Yukimura blocks a head kick by Ewing.
Ewing misses with a straight left.
Ewing misses with a hook.
A big left from Ewing misses.
Yukimura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ewing misses with an uppercut.
Yukimura throws out a counter right but Ewing avoids it with no problem.
Ewing throws a hook but Yukimura blocks it.#TD2#
Yukimura throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ewing tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Yukimura is in Ewing's guard.
Yukimura won't allow Ewing to sweep him here. #T1#
Ewing controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yukimura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ewing pulls Yukimura in close to prevent any damage.
Yukimura is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Yukimura might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ewing is trying to keep Yukimura in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ewing fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yukimura manages to avoid it.
Ewing throws a hook but Yukimura avoids it easily.
A big left from Ewing misses.
Yukimura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ewing, as that shot connected. #CUT#It looks like Sanada Yukimura has been cut.
Ewing keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yukimura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ewing.#T3#
Ewing throws an overhand right that lands on Yukimura's shoulder, as Yukimura tries to avoid the shot.
Ewing misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ewing takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#KD#
Ewing cracks Yukimura with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Yukimura looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ewing finish him? #ROC#Yukimura is rocked!
Ewing definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ewing finds Yukimura's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Yukimura flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Ewing lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Yukimura will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oliver Ewing!

Event: SMASH: Hohenthal vs Richard
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Richard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Richard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hohenthal.#ROC#Richard is rocked!
Hohenthal throws a good cross that connects.
Richard is still on wobbly legs! Can Hohenthal finish him?
Hohenthal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Richard takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Hohenthal sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Richard bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lennart Hohenthal!
Lennart Hohenthal retains his bantamweight title!
Lennart Hohenthal was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: ENIGMA 222
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Roosna fails with a takedown attempt.
Henley throws a low kick but Roosna avoids it.
Henley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Henley misses with a low kick as Roosna jumps back.
Horrible takedown attempt by Henley or perhaps it was just good defense by Roosna, which made it look bad.
Roosna now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Henley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roosna takes a swing at Henley's ribcage but misses.
Henley wants to slow Roosna down by chopping away at his legs.
Henley misses with a low kick.
Roosna looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Henley looks to score with a jab to the body but Roosna is just out of range.
Roosna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henley.
Roosna tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roosna doesn't manage to clinch there - Henley circles away.
Roosna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Henley scores with a nice right hand.
Henley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roosna.
Henley throws a hook to the side of Roosna's head but Roosna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Henley.
Henley misses with a body shot. #T2#
No luck for Henley with that takedown attempt.
Roosna is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Ernest Henley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roosna darts in looking for a takedown but Henley gets double underhooks and turns Roosna into the cage.
A big right from Henley misses.
Henley closes the distance and clinches up with Roosna, looking for a takedown. Henley pushes Roosna against the cage but Roosna circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Henley throws a leg kick
and Henley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henley shoots in but Roosna avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roosna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henley misses with a leg kick
and Roosna counters with a left to the body.
A swing and a miss from Henley.#T3#
Roosna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roosna appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Henley scores with a jab. Roosna acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Roosna scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to the liver by Roosna. Beautiful body shot.
A low kick from Henley is predictable there
and Roosna counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Henley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Roosna was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Henley throws a low kick but Roosna avoids it.
Henley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Henley staying out of range there.
Roosna takes a swing at Henley's ribcage but misses.
Henley throws a leg kick but Roosna moved away.
Henley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roosna as he jumps to the side.
Roosna now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Roosna moves out of range as Henley strikes.
Henley throws a hook to the side of Roosna's head but Roosna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roosna connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Henley lands a really nice looking cross but Roosna seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roosna takes a swing at Henley's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Roosna closes the distance and clinches.
Roosna stalls.
Henley blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Roosna misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Raivo Roosna will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Henley throws an overhand right that lands on Roosna's shoulder, as Roosna tries to avoid the shot.
Henley misses with the combination.
Roosna avoids the head kick by Henley.
A slow jab from Henley misses its intended target.
Roosna doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Henley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Henley throws a combination that misses
and Roosna counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Henley thinking.
Henley throws a hook but Roosna avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roosna tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circling - Roosna throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Roosna clinches.
Roosna is trying to maintain a safe position but Henley gets an underhook and turns Roosna into the cage.#T1#
Henley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roosna has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Roosna is looking to control Henley's arms but Henley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roosna has his back to the cage.
Henley is pressed up against the cage. Roosna has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Henley down to the mat. Henley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
William Ernest Henley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Henley lands a left and a right that send Roosna crashing to the mat, dazed. Henley thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Roosna is rocked!
Henley closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Roosna out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Ernest Henley!

Event: GAMMA#1104 Hawk v Super
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Coloradas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sojka.
Sojka 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.
Sojka moves in looking to clinch but Coloradas pushes him off.
Coloradas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot by Sojka.
Sojka lunges at Coloradas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Coloradas's hand. #CL2#
Sojka moves into the clinch.
Coloradas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coloradas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coloradas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sojka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Our sources have told us that Coloradas has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Coloradas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coloradas works on Sojka's body with a couple of short punches.
Coloradas landing knees to the body.
Sojka scores with a shot to the side of Coloradas's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coloradas pressing his opponent against the cage.
Coloradas wants to stall. #T1#
Sojka working aggressively here.
Sojka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Coloradas fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sojka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coloradas blocks an uppercut.
Sojka lands an uppercut.
Sojka misses with a body punch.
Coloradas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Coloradas blocks the elbow strike.
Coloradas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sojka.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sojka.
Coloradas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Coloradas tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Sojka throws a punch but it's blocked by Coloradas.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Coloradas prevents a body shot from Sojka.
Sojka has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Coloradas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sojka can turn it around.
Coloradas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Coloradas lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Albert Sojka has been cut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Coloradas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coloradas blocks a body shot from Sojka.
Coloradas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sojka is keeping busy.
Sojka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coloradas tries a knee to the head but Sojka blocks it.
Sojka tries a body shot but Coloradas blocks it.
Sojka pushes Coloradas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coloradas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Coloradas fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sojka goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Sojka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coloradas backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sojka scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Mangas Coloradas has been cut.
Coloradas throws a head punch that misses.
Sojka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sojka swings wildly with an uppercut but Coloradas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coloradas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Sojka.
A short right from Sojka on the inside.
Coloradas lands a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Coloradas.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Coloradas misses with a knee to the head.
Coloradas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Coloradas trying to control the position but instead, Sojka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Coloradas into the cage.#T4#
Sojka throws a head punch that misses.
Sojka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coloradas backwards.
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!
Coloradas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sojka blocks it with crossed arms.
Coloradas pushes Sojka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coloradas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Coloradas just leaning against Sojka, taking a breather.
Coloradas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sojka throws a punch but it's blocked by Coloradas.
Sojka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Coloradas.
Coloradas throws a punch but it's blocked by Sojka.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Coloradas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Coloradas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Coloradas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sojka blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sojka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Coloradas's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Albert Sojka will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Coloradas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sojka darts in trying to clinch
and Sojka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sojka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sojka tries to close the distance and clinch but Coloradas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coloradas avoids the body shot from Sojka.
Sojka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coloradas.
It looked like Coloradas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sojka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sojka clinches up against the cage.
Coloradas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sojka throws a punch but it's blocked by Coloradas.
Coloradas scores with a knee to the head.
Sojka has a couple of punches blocked by Coloradas.
Coloradas has a couple of punches blocked by Sojka. #T1#
Coloradas is stalling here.
Coloradas looking to throw knees to the head but Sojka is blocking nicely.
Coloradas lands a knee to the head.
Sojka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coloradas throws a head punch that misses.
Coloradas throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sojka.
Sojka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Coloradas up against the cage.
Sojka pushes Coloradas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Coloradas.
Coloradas wants to stall.
Sojka looking to slow down the pace here.
Sojka working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Coloradas fails to land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sojka in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T2#
Sojka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coloradass head.
Sojka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sojka has Coloradas pressed against the cage.
Sojka looking to slow down the pace here.
Sojka lands a shot to the body.
Sojka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sojka lands a hook that snaps the head of Coloradas backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sojka swings wildly with an uppercut but Coloradas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coloradas lands with a right to the head.
Sojka has a couple of punches blocked by Coloradas.
Coloradas looking to throw knees to the head but Sojka is blocking nicely.
Coloradas blocking some punches.
Sojka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coloradas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sojka avoiding damage. #T3#
Sojka misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coloradas.
Coloradas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sojka backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sojka as Coloradas tries to tie him up.
A short left from Sojka.
Coloradas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Coloradas taking a breather.
Coloradas misses with a knee to the head.
Sojka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sojka.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short uppercut from Sojka.
A shot in the inside from Sojka.
A short right from Sojka on the inside.
Sojka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coloradas taking a breather.
Coloradas misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Coloradas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sojka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sojka landing knees to the head.
Sojka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coloradas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sojka is defending well for now.
Coloradas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Coloradas fails to land.
Sojka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coloradas prevents a body shot from Sojka.
Sojka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sojka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sojka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sojka lands a hook that snaps the head of Coloradas backwards.
Sojka struggles to land a body shot inside as Coloradas controls his hands.
Coloradas lands a left hand.
Coloradas looking to throw knees to the head but Sojka is blocking nicely.
Sojka misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sojka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Coloradas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Sojka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Coloradas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mangas Coloradas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Coloradas blocks a jab.
Coloradas throws a big counter combination but Sojka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sojka throws a body shot but no joy.
Coloradas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Coloradas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sojka throws out the jab.
Sojka misses with a body punch
and Coloradas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sojka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Sojka misses.
Coloradas misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sojka stuns Coloradas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sojka wants to clinch up but Coloradas keeps it at a distance.
Sojka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coloradas is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Sojka. That snapped Coloradas's head back. #T1#
Sojka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coloradas moves away.
Coloradas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Sojka.
Coloradas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sojka.
Coloradas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Coloradas ducks under a wild hook from Sojka.
Albert Sojka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coloradas throws a right hand that misses
and Sojka counters with a right hand to the body.
Sojka misses with a hook. Coloradas ducked under it nicely.
Sojka's corner calls for a 1-2. Sojka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Coloradas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sojka throws a right hand that misses
and Coloradas counters with a stiff right hand.
Sojka misses with a lunging right hand
and Coloradas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sojka's knee momentarily.#T2#
Sojka throws an overhand right that lands on Coloradas's shoulder, as Coloradas tries to avoid the shot.
Sojka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Sojka misses.
Coloradas throwing a counter right hand but Sojka manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sojka misses with a body shot
and Coloradas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sojka throws a good cross that connects.
Sojka wants to clinch up but Coloradas keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Sojka clinches.
Coloradas tries to stall but Sojka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Coloradas landing knees to the head.
Sojka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Coloradas looking to throw knees to the head but Sojka is blocking nicely.
Sojka scores with a shot to the side of Coloradas's head.
Coloradas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Coloradas blocking some punches.
Sojka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coloradas's elbow.
Sojka taking a breather.
Coloradas taking a breather.
Coloradas tries a body shot but Sojka blocks it.
Coloradas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coloradas scores with a knee to the head.
Coloradas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sojka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coloradas backwards.
Coloradas tries to land a knee to the head but Sojka blocks with his arms.
Sojka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coloradas.
Sojka throws a punch but it's blocked by Coloradas.
Sojka scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Sojka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Albert Sojka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Coloradas looking to slow down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Coloradas can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.#T4#
Sojka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coloradass head.
Sojka pushes Coloradas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sojka stalling in the clinch but Coloradas improves position.
Coloradas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coloradas is trying to maintain a safe position but Sojka gets an underhook and turns Coloradas into the cage.
Sojka is working Coloradas over against the cage.
Coloradas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sojka backwards.
Coloradas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sojka is defending well for now.
Sojka has a couple of punches blocked by Coloradas.
Sojka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Coloradas tries a knee to the head but Sojka blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coloradas.
Coloradas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sojka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sojka scores with a shot to the side of Coloradas's head.
Coloradas looking to throw knees to the head but Sojka is blocking nicely.
Albert Sojka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sojka misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Sojka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sojka 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Sojka!
Albert Sojka made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.

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