Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2025

#R1##TD2#
De Rabat scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Strypare is looking to improve his position.
De Rabat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strypare keeps working.
Strypare is trying to get back to full guard.
De Rabat is trying to control. Strypare wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Strypare gets back to full guard.
De Rabat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
De Rabat preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strypare seems keen to control De Rabat's posture.
Strypare looking for a sweep. Not yet Strypare, not yet. #T1#
De Rabat passes Strypare's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Strypare is controlling De Rabat's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Strypare won't allow De Rabat to pass to mount.
Strypare tries to get to full guard but De Rabat has control of the leg.
Strypare is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Strypare actively working from the bottom here.
Strypare wants to improve his position but De Rabat is controlling well.
De Rabat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strypare does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Rabat moves nicely into side control.
De Rabat trying to control the action but Strypare is working from the bottom.
What's Strypare going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
De Rabat happy to just control the position for now.
Strypare is trying to get back to half guard.
Strypare is trying to control De Rabat's posture but De Rabat avoids it. #T3#
De Rabat wants to take a breather but Strypare manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for De Rabat.
Strypare is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
De Rabat wanted to stand there but Strypare had control of the position.
Strypare is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Rabat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
De Rabat looking to pass the guard.
Strypare is looking to sweep but instead, De Rabat has passed into half guard.
Strypare slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Strypare being controlled here, momentarily.
Strypare looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
De Rabat sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Strypare seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
De Rabat wants to control from the top but Strypare keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Rabat tries to free his leg and advance position but Strypare is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Augier De Rabat dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Strypare scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Rabat doesn't seem bothered though.
De Rabat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strypare misses the shot to the body.
And De Rabat tries to counter it with a takedown but Strypare pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Strypare smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Strypare throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Rabat on the side of the head. #TD2#
De Rabat closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Strypare's guard.
Strypare looking for a sweep. Not yet Strypare, not yet. #SUB#
De Rabat avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Rabat forces his way into half guard.
My spies in Grapple inform me that De Rabat has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
De Rabat sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Strypare is trying to control but De Rabat manages to pass to mount! #T1#
Strypare is squirming around, avoiding De Rabat's attempts to control the action.
Strypare tries to hold on but De Rabat postures up.
De Rabat trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Augier De Rabat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Strypare tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strypare bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
De Rabat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strypare's guard. #REVB#
Strypare might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
De Rabat slips nicely into half guard.
De Rabat trying to control the action but Strypare is working from the bottom. #T2#
Strypare regains full guard. Nicely done.
De Rabat is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strypare keeping moving, preventing De Rabat from controlling successfully.
De Rabat slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Strypare looking for a sweep. Not yet Strypare, not yet.
Strypare is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Strypare prevents De Rabat from improving his position.
Strypare is nestled in close to De Rabat, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Strypare is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and De Rabat reverses the position - he's now on top in Strypare's guard.
Strypare trying to control the position here.
De Rabat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Strypare looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Rabat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Rabat showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
De Rabat tries to free his leg and advance position but Strypare is retaining full guard. #T4#
Strypare manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Rabat manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Strypare working some strikes from top position.
Strypare looking to sit in guard and control but De Rabat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
De Rabat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strypare swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
De Rabat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Strypare has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Rabat has managed to get both his arms back between Strypare's legs - danger averted.
Strypare looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Strypare looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! De Rabat has picked Strypare up and slammed him! Strypare can't keep hold of the triangle and De Rabat manages to pass to side control!
Strypare is not content to let De Rabat control the position. #SUB2#
De Rabat is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Strypare knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Augier De Rabat will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Strypare stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Strypare was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from De Rabat.#TD2#
De Rabat scores with a takedown into Strypare's guard.
Strypare is trying to keep De Rabat in close. #SUB#
Strypare is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! De Rabat rolls with it to try and escape but Strypare cranks on the arm and De Rabat is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Katt Strypare!
In defeat, Augier De Rabat stepped up to the mic, saying 'hanc cladem fortiorem me et humiliorem reddet'.

Event: SMASH: Ghetea vs Suraman
Date: Apr 13, 2025

#R1#
Hisashi throws out a powerful jab.
Hisashi throws a leg kick which misses Vargas's front leg but catches the back leg as Vargas tries to avoid it.
Hisashi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BKC Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hisashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hisashi missing with a left hand there. Vargas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vargas throws out a counter right but Hisashi avoids it with no problem.
Vargas misses with a right hand
and Hisashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hisashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hisashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Hisashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vargas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Vargas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hisashi throws a looping overhand right but Vargas ducks down to avoid it.
Hisashi scores with the left hand. Vargas knows he should have avoided that one.
Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hisashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Vargas instigates a clinch.
Vargas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vargas blocks a body shot from Hisashi.
Vargas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hisashi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vargas misses with a body punch.
Hisashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hisashi is leaning against Vargas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Vargas tries to work over Hisashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vargas taking a breather.
Vargas has had enough of the clinch but Hisashi keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Vargas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vargas wants to clinch.
Hisashi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vargas defending well as Hisashi loads up on a big left hand.
Vargas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hisashi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vargas misses with a lunging right hand
letting Hisashi counter with a right hand.
Hisashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vargas.
Vargas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hisashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hisashi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vargas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Hisashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hisashi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vargas's head backwards.
Vargas just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vargas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hisashi counters with a big head kick but Vargas shrugs it off.
Hisashi moves out of range as Vargas strikes.
Hisashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vargas.
Vargas scores with a nice head shot.
A slow jab from Vargas misses its intended target.
Hisashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vargas. Vargas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hisashi scores with a body shot.
Hisashi throws a hook but Vargas blocks it.
Hisashi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Vargas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vargas throws a hook to the side of Hisashi's head but Hisashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hisashi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hisashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Hisashi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vargas's head backwards.#T3#
Vargas misses with a hook. Hisashi ducked under it nicely.
Vargas throws a hook but Hisashi blocks it.
Vargas takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Vargas misses.
Hisashi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hisashi tests Vargas's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Hisashi has managed to clinch.
Vargas gets through Hisashi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Vargas manages to break the clinch.
Hisashi misses with a wild combination.
Vargas is looking to clinch.
Hisashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vargas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vargas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hisashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hisashi misses with an uppercut. Vargas saw that one coming.#T4#
Good leg kick by Hisashi.
Hisashi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hisashi cracks Vargas with an open hand slap.
Vargas moves out of range as Hisashi strikes.
A good leg kick by Hisashi.
Vargas throws a right hand that Hisashi ducks under and follows up with a left that Hisashi also avoids with ease.
Hisashi tests Vargas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hisashi misses with a head kick.
Hisashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vargas.
Vargas slips a straight right by Hisashi.
Vargas tries to counter with a clinch but Hisashi shakes him off and moves away.
Vargas throws a jab when Hisashi was well out of range.
Hisashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vargas throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hisashi misses with a hook. Vargas ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vargas! But no joy.
Hisashi defending well as Vargas loads up on a big left hand.
Hisashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vargas looks for the body kick but Hisashi saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Hisashi 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.

Akahoshi Hisashi 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##CL2#
Vargas darts in and clinches Hisashi up against the cage.#BC2#
Vargas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hisashi tests Vargas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vargas ducks under a wild hook from Hisashi.
Hisashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Vargas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hisashi.
Akahoshi Hisashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Hisashi cracks Vargas with a good jab.
Vargas slips a jab from Hisashi.
Vargas moves out of range as Hisashi strikes.
Vargas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hisashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vargas.
A little feinted left hand from Hisashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas lands with a cross.
Hisashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vargas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Vargas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Vargas looks to move away, Hisashi throws a big counter combo but Vargas just gets out of the way.#T1#
Vargas throws a looping overhand right but Hisashi ducks down to avoid it.
Hisashi slips a jab from Vargas.
Vargas misses with an uppercut
and Hisashi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vargas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hisashi.
Hisashi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hisashi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vargas's head backwards.
Hisashi stuns Vargas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hisashi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hisashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vargas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vargas swings widly with a right hand
and Hisashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hisashi throws a jab when Vargas was well out of range.
Vargas throws a poor cross that misses
and Vargas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vargas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hisashi scores with a hook.
Vargas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#Vargas is rocked!#T2#
Vargas throws a series of punches but Hisashi moves out of range.
Hisashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hisashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hisashi tries to move into range but Vargas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hisashi blocks a head kick by Vargas.
Hisashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Vargas misses with an uppercut
and Hisashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hisashi takes one to the side of the head.
Hisashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vargas.
Vargas misses with a shot to the body
and Hisashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Hisashi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vargas is still on wobbly legs! Can Hisashi finish him?
Hisashi drops Vargas with a straight right hand, right on the button! Hisashi follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akahoshi Hisashi!

Event: TOF 218
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
A head kick misses from Barkley.
Andersson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barkley throws a lazy head kick
and Andersson counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
Barkley gets caught flat footed, as Andersson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Barkley pushes Andersson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A slow jab from Andersson misses its intended target.
Barkley looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Barkley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Andersson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barkley jabs Andersson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barkley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barkley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barkley staying out of range there.
Barkley moves out of range as Andersson strikes.#KD#
Barkley lands a big head kick that sends Andersson tumbling to the mat! Barkley takes a step backwards and waves Andersson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Andersson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Abraham Andersson has been cut.
Andersson misses with a right hand
and Barkley counters with a huge right that knocks Andersson out cold! Barkley is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zavian Barkley!
During a confident post fight interview, Zavian Barkley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 214
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
Tartakov shoots in for a takedown but Montrose shows good takedown defense.
We've been told by Montrose's head coaches at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tartakov swings for the body but Montrose moves out of range.
Montrose shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tartakov but Tartakov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Montrose blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Montrose tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montrose tries to clinch but Tartakov is having none of it.
Montrose swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Tartakov moves into range and clinches up with Montrose.
Tartakov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov misses with a punch to the body.
Montrose lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tartakov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tartakov trying to control the position but instead, Montrose has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tartakov into the cage.
Montrose tries to land a knee to the head but Tartakov blocks with his arms. #T1#
Tartakov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Montrose walks away with a smile on his face. Tartakov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tartakov misses with the combination.
Montrose lands with a big right hook that stumbles Tartakov - he's out on his feet here! Montrose follows up with another monster hook that separates Tartakov from consciousness! Tartakov falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Montrose stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bastien Montrose!
During a confident post fight interview, Bastien Montrose thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 405: Kostov v Ruttu
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
Chika tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bjorkman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bjorkman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chika.
Chika just misses with a punch to the body.
Chidi Chika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chika tries to clinch there but Bjorkman circles away.
Chika looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chika tries to clinch up
enabling Bjorkman to counter with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Chika as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Bjorkman has been cut.
Nice jab there from Bjorkman. #CL2#
Chika instigates a clinch.
Bjorkman blocking some punches.
Chika swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bjorkman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chika swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bjorkman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bjorkman lands an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Chidi Chika has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjorkman tries to throw a body punch but Chika avoids it by throwing Bjorkman back against the cage.
Bjorkman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bjorkman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chika backwards.
Chika creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chika misses with the head strike. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Chika.
Chika digs a right hand underneath Bjorkman's ribcage. Bjorkman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chika tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bjorkman's elbow.
Chika swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bjorkman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chika misses with a punch to the body.
Chika blocking some punches.
Chika doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chika blocking some punches.
Bjorkman has a couple of punches blocked by Chika.
Chika lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bjorkman.
Chika scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bjorkman blocks a body shot from Chika.
Chika lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bjorkman backwards.
Chika has a couple of punches blocked by Bjorkman.
Chika misses with the head strike.
Chika lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bjorkman backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Chika.
Bjorkman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bjorkman can't find room to land a body shot as Chika controls the action.
Chika lands an uppercut.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chika blocks a body shot from Bjorkman.
Bjorkman swings wildly with an uppercut but Chika uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bjorkman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chika blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Chika fails to land.
Chika has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bjorkman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chika can turn it around.
Bjorkman tries to throw a body punch but Chika avoids it by throwing Bjorkman back against the cage.
Bjorkman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chika misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chika.
Chika misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chika throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bjorkmans head.
Chika lands with a short shot to the head.
Bjorkman struggles to land a body shot inside as Chika controls his hands.
Chika lands a left hand.
Chika swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjorkman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chika makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chika blocking some punches.
Bjorkman swings wildly with an uppercut but Chika uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Chika breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL2#
Chika rushes Bjorkman and presses him up against the cage.
Bjorkman misses with the head strike.
Bjorkman swings wildly with an uppercut but Chika uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chika scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chika swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bjorkman cracks Chika with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chika.
A head punch on the inside from Chika fails to land.
Bjorkman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chika scores with a shot to the side of Bjorkman's head.
Chika lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chika. #BC2#
Chika breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Chika closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Chika breaks from the clinch.
Chika looks to land a right hand but Bjorkman moved out of range.
Bjorkman is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Chika clinches up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chika blocks an uppercut.
Chika throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bjorkmans head.
Bjorkman misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Chika throws a head punch that misses.
Bjorkman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chika blocking some punches.
Chika blocking some punches.
Chika lands an uppercut.
Chika lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Chika breaks the clinch.
Chika misses the shot to the body.
Bjorkman throws a hook to the side of Chika's head but Chika sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bjorkman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chika wants to clinch.
Chika looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjorkman is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bjorkman misses with a wild body shot.
Chika shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bjorkman looks to land a right hand but Chika moved out of range.
Bjorkman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chika lands with an overhand left.
Chika scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chidi Chika dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bjorkman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chika moves out of range as Bjorkman strikes.
Chika avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bjorkman looks to score with a jab to the body but Chika is just out of range.
Bjorkman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chidi Chika seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bjorkman just misses with a punch to the body.
Chika lands with a nice body punch.
Bjorkman misses with a looping left.#KD2#
Chika drops Bjorkman with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bjorkman looks back up at him and smiles so Chika waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Bjorkman is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bjorkman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Oh Bjorkman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bjorkman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chika tries to close the distance and clinch but Bjorkman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bjorkman seems to have got his legs back now.
Chika keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chika tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chika misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bjorkman.
Chika is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bjorkman rather than just go for the knockout.
Chika closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Bjorkman! Chika dives in looking to finish! Bjorkman is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chidi Chika!
A very excited looking Chidi Chika 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: GAMMA#1142 Young v Wang
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Hargrave connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hargrave takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Redcliffe looks to throw the jab but Hargrave is out of range.
A big right from Redcliffe misses.
Hargrave throws a sloppy body shot
and Redcliffe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Redcliffe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hargrave.
Redcliffe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hargrave throws a hook but Redcliffe avoids it easily.
Redcliffe lands with a cross.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick which misses Hargrave's front leg but catches the back leg as Hargrave tries to avoid it.
Hargrave throws out a loose jab but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hargrave throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe misses with a hook. Hargrave ducked under it nicely.
Redcliffe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hargrave misses with a looping left.
Hargrave misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Hargrave misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hargrave misses with a hook. Redcliffe ducked under it nicely.
Hargrave on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Redcliffe misses with a lunging right hand
and Hargrave counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hargrave ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Hargrave.
A swing and a miss from Hargrave.
Redcliffe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hargrave throws a hook but Redcliffe avoids it easily.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Hargrave ducks down to avoid it.
Redcliffe throws a jab but it's blocked by Hargrave.
Hargrave misses the shot to the body.
Hargrave digs a good body shot into Redcliffe's ribs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Redcliffe 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 Hargrave has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hargrave and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hargrave loads up on a big right hand but Redcliffe slips the punch.
Redcliffe throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hargrave staying out of range there.
Redcliffe looks to land a right hand but Hargrave moved out of range.
Redcliffe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hargrave was well out of range. Poor timing from Redcliffe.#T2#
Redcliffe throws a right hand that misses
letting Hargrave counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hargrave throws a body shot but no joy.
Hargrave throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hargrave keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe doesn't manage to clinch there - Hargrave circles away.
Hargrave throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Redcliffe as he connects with a hook.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut. Hargrave saw that one coming.
Redcliffe lands with an overhand left.
Redcliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hargrave.
Hargrave blocks a low kick nicely.
Redcliffe punishes Hargrave's body with a nice straight punch.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut
and Hargrave counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Redcliffe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hargrave takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Hargrave ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Hargrave misses with an uppercut
and Redcliffe counters with a thumping low kick.
Redcliffe misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe lands with a slapping head kick.
Redcliffe avoids the body shot from Hargrave.
Redcliffe misses with a lunging right hand
and Hargrave counters with a nice body shot.
Hargrave misses with a looping right.
Hargrave takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Redcliffe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Redcliffe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab, jab by Hargrave - just one landing.
Hargrave swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Redcliffe misses.
Hargrave throws a body punch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Hargrave checks the leg kick.
Hargrave sizes up Redcliffe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Hargrave misses with a body shot
and Redcliffe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hargrave rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Redcliffe counter with a right hand.
Redcliffe throws an overhand right that lands on Hargrave's shoulder, as Hargrave tries to avoid the shot.
Hargrave swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Redcliffe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hargrave on the side of the head.
A big left from Redcliffe misses.
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hargrave tests Redcliffe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redcliffe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hargrave digs a good hook to Redcliffe's body.
Hargrave connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hargrave misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hargrave scores with a sloppy right hand. Redcliffe should have avoided that one.
Hargrave fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hargrave throws a shot from downtown. Redcliffe moves away and avoids it.
Redcliffe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hargrave is able to avoid easily.
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 Tyson Hargrave will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hargrave uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcliffe.
Hargrave takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Redcliffe walks into a left hand.
Redcliffe connects with a nice looking jab.
Hargrave avoids the head kick by Redcliffe.
Hargrave lands a jab to Redcliffe's midsection.
Hargrave moves out of range as Redcliffe throws a body kick.
Hargrave was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Redcliffe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hargrave.
Hargrave sizes up Redcliffe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Redcliffe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hargrave sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hargrave blocks a jab.
Hargrave misses with an uppercut
and Redcliffe counters with a stiff right hand.
Redcliffe takes a swing at Hargrave's ribcage but misses.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Redcliffe throws a hook to the side of Hargrave's head but Hargrave sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redcliffe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Redcliffe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Redcliffe swings widly with a right hand
and Redcliffe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Hargrave.
Hargrave tries to move into range but Redcliffe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hargrave looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcliffe is just out of range.
Hargrave misses with a right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hargrave scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hargrave misses with a shot to the body
and Redcliffe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Redcliffe throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hargrave to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redcliffe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hargrave throws a poor cross that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a straight right hand.
Redcliffe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hargrave eats them both and turns towards Redcliffe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hargrave checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Hargrave misses its target.
Hargrave tests Redcliffe's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hargrave.
Hargrave scores with a jab to the body.
Redcliffe throws a nice looking combination but Hargrave bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hargrave looks to land a left hand but Redcliffe moved out of range nicely.
Redcliffe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Redcliffe defending well as Hargrave loads up on a big left hand.
Redcliffe scoring well with a low kick there.
Hargrave throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Redcliffe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hargrave on the side of the head.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redcliffe lands a high kick!
Hargrave throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hargrave throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hargrave slips a jab from Redcliffe.
Hargrave lands a nice shot that snaps Redcliffe's head back. #T3#
Redcliffe throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hargrave to counter with a crisp jab.
Redcliffe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hargrave counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Hargrave misses
and Redcliffe counters with a straight right hand.
Hargrave misses with an uppercut.
Hargrave misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe moves out of range as Hargrave strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Redcliffe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hargrave misses with a hook
letting Redcliffe counter with a right hand.
Hargrave misses with a hook
enabling Redcliffe to counter with a crisp jab.
Redcliffe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hargrave was well out of range. Poor timing from Redcliffe.
The fighters circling - Redcliffe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hargrave throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Redcliffe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe jabs Hargrave right on the nose. Hargrave blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheers as Hargrave lands an impressive looking overhand right. Redcliffe doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Hargrave moves away from the strike by Redcliffe.
Hargrave throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hargrave throws a shot from downtown. Redcliffe moves away and avoids it.
Redcliffe moves out of range as Hargrave strikes.
Redcliffe punishes Hargrave's body with a nice straight punch.
Redcliffe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Redcliffe.
Hargrave throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe lands a jab to the head.
Redcliffe throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Hargrave has Redcliffe up against the cage in a clinch.
Redcliffe prevents a body shot from Hargrave.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Redcliffe takes a shot to the head.
Hargrave misses with some punches.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kwame Redcliffe 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#
Hargrave swings for the body but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redcliffe. Hargrave does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hargrave blocks a jab.
Hargrave seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Redcliffe scores with a jab.
Redcliffe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Redcliffe lands with a slapping head kick.
Hargrave darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Redcliffe misses with a looping right.
Hargrave throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redcliffe scores with a sloppy right hand. Hargrave should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hargrave.
Hargrave looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcliffe is just out of range.
Redcliffe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hargrave.
A counter left hand to the body from Hargrave misses its target.
Redcliffe throws an overhand right that lands on Hargrave's shoulder, as Hargrave tries to avoid the shot.
Hargrave was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hargrave rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Redcliffe to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
The fighters circling - Hargrave throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hargrave lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hargrave misses the body punch
and Hargrave takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Redcliffe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hargrave back to the cage. Redcliffe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hargrave. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Hargrave misses its intended target.
Hargrave misses with a straight right.
Hargrave lands a jab to the nose.
Redcliffe misses with a looping right.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hargrave swings widly with a right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe throws a head kick but Hargrave moves out of range.
Redcliffe scores with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hargrave thuds a left hand into Redcliffe's body.
Redcliffe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hargrave staying out of range there.
Hargrave is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Redcliffe throws a head kick that misses.
Redcliffe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hargrave sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redcliffe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Redcliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hargrave.
Hargrave throws an overhand right that lands on Redcliffe's shoulder, as Redcliffe tries to avoid the shot.
Redcliffe defending well as Hargrave loads up on a big left hand.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redcliffe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hargrave misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick.
Hargrave scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hargrave is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Redcliffe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Redcliffe looks to land a body kick but Hargrave moved away.
Redcliffe lands with a right hand.
Hargrave throws a shot from downtown. Redcliffe moves away and avoids it.
Hargrave ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.#T3#
Redcliffe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hargrave misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hargrave.
Redcliffe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redcliffe defending well as Hargrave loads up on a big left hand.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redcliffe misses with a jab to the body
and Redcliffe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hargrave misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hargrave finds it's way round the side to connect with Redcliffe's head.
Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hargrave.
Hargrave throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redcliffe misses the shot to the body.
Hargrave throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redcliffe sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Good shot there by Hargrave.
Hargrave takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hargrave throws out a loose jab but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hargrave lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Hargrave misses.
Hargrave on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Redcliffe. Redcliffe obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy left from Hargrave finds it's target.
Redcliffe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hargrave was well out of range. Poor timing from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Hargrave.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Redcliffe! But no joy.
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
Hargrave throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Redcliffe swinging wildly here.
Donk. Redcliffe catches Hargrave right on the button with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kwame Redcliffe.
I think Redcliffe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Redcliffe!
Our winner, Kwame Redcliffe, 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: SMASH Kentas vs Hiro
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Hisashi looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range.
Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
Hisashi throws a hook but Adams avoids it easily.
A jab from Adams finds it's way through Hisashi's defenses.
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hisashi.
Adams misses with a leg kick
and Hisashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hisashi.
Adams is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hisashi with a body shot.
Hisashi throws a front kick aimed at Adams's knee but Adams avoids it well.
We've been told by Hisashi's head coaches at BKC Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hisashi's head backwards.
Hisashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Hisashi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Hisashi.
Hisashi misses with a hook
letting Adams counter with a right hand.
Hisashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Adams.
Adams digs a good body shot into Hisashi's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hisashi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adams defending well as Hisashi loads up on a big left hand.
Adams only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Hisashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Adams.
Hisashi slips a straight right by Adams.
Adams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hisashi moves out of range as Adams strikes.
Hisashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adams counters with a nice body shot.
Hisashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hisashi lands a head kick! #CUT#It looks like Scott Adams has been cut.
Nice shot by Hisashi.
Adams 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.
Adams misses with a low kick.
Hisashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adams counters with a nice uppercut.
Adams avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Adams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adams takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hisashi manages to avoid it.
Adams throws a hook to the side of Hisashi's head but Hisashi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Hisashi looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range.
It seemed like Adams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adams misses with an uppercut. Hisashi saw that one coming.
Hisashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch lands to the side of Hisashi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Adams throws a body punch but Hisashi moves out of range.
Hisashi lands a jab to the nose.
Hisashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Adams cracks Hisashi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Adams blocks a head kick by Hisashi.
Adams let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adams blocks a jab.
Hisashi backing away here, and Adams unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hisashi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hisashi is looking to chop away at Adams's legs.
Adams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hisashi counters with a straight right hand.
Adams scores with a hook to the body. Hisashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Hisashi.
Adams moves out of range of the strikes.
Adams throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Adams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hisashi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hisashi with a nice cross.
Adams misses with an uppercut.
Adams throws a body punch but Hisashi moves out of range.
Hisashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hisashi throws a hook but Adams blocks it.
Adams is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hisashi with a body shot.
Adams shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Adams scores with a leg kick.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hisashi moves away.
Hisashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hisashi.
Adams checks a leg kick.
Adams misses the body punch
and Adams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hisashi circles away quickly and effectively.
Hisashi misses with a wild body shot.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hisashi.
Adams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hisashi.#T4#
Adams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hisashi swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Hisashi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Adams scores with a jab to the body.
Hisashi lands a nice shot that snaps Adams's head back. #CL#
Hisashi rushes Adams and presses him up against the cage.
Adams avoids the elbow strike from Hisashi, against the cage.
Adams working hard to break the clinch.
Hisashi throws an elbow but it misses.
Hisashi misses with some punches.
Hisashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Hisashi controls the action.
Hisashi trying to stall but Adams improves his position. #BC2#
Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hisashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams.
Adams throws a leg kick
and Hisashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Akahoshi Hisashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Scott Adams's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hisashi drops his hands momentarily and Adams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Adams misses the body punch
and Hisashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hisashi.
Hisashi looks to land a left hand but Adams moved out of range nicely.
Adams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Adams lands with an overhand left.
Adams jabs Hisashi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Scott Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adams connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice leg kick from Adams, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hisashi moves away.
Hisashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams.
Adams throws a body punch but Hisashi moves out of range.
Adams lands a glancing blow to the side of Hisashi's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hisashi throws a lazy right hand but Adams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adams closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hisashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams manages to avoid it.
Adams throws a right hand that misses
and Hisashi counters with a series of strikes. Adams will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Adams scores with a leg kick.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Hisashi tried to counter with a leg kick but Adams avoided it.
Adams throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hisashi's corner calls for a 1-2. Hisashi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adams is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hisashi rather than just go for the knockout.
Hisashi blocks a jab.
A big right from Adams misses.
Hisashi misses with an uppercut
and Adams counters with an inside leg kick.
Adams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adams misses the jab.#CL#
Hisashi pushes Adams up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adams as Hisashi tries to tie him up.
Adams tries to break free but Hisashi pushes him back against the cage.
Hisashi just leaning against Adams, taking a breather.
Hisashi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hisashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hisashi. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Adams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hisashi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Adams misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Adams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hisashi ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
Adams throws a jab but it's blocked by Hisashi.
Adams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adams.
Hisashi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Adams shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Adams takes a swing at Hisashi's ribcage but misses.
Hisashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Adams tries to work over Hisashi's front leg with a kick but Hisashi checks it.
Hisashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adams can pounce on him.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Hisashi.#T3#
Hisashi throws a right hand that misses
and Hisashi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hisashi.
Hisashi dips to his left and cracks Adams with an uppercut!
Adams lands a nice looking body shot.
Hisashi slips under a jab.
Hisashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adams's hands.
Hisashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Adams counters with a nice uppercut.
Hisashi cracks Adams with an open hand slap.
Adams blocks a low kick nicely.
Hisashi throws a solid leg kick but Adams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hisashi.
Adams misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Hisashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hisashi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Adams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Hisashi misses the target.
Adams throws out a counter right but Hisashi avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Adams walks into a jab.
Adams scores with a hook to the body. Hisashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adams slips a jab from Hisashi.
Adams just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Hisashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hisashi feints and then cracks Adams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adams down.
Nice body punch from Adams.
Adams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Adams cracks Hisashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hisashi misses with an uppercut. Adams saw that one coming.
Nice body kick from Adams.
Adams throws a low kick, looking for Hisashi's leg but Hisashi calmly moves out of range.
Hisashi swings widly with a right hand
and Adams counters with a left and a right that stings Hisashi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Hisashi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
Adams connects with a body shot that sends Hisashi's belly button to the back.
Hisashi takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Adams's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Adams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hisashi.
Adams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adams throws a leg kick which misses Hisashi's front leg but catches the back leg as Hisashi tries to avoid it.
Adams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adams misses with a body shot
enabling Hisashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Hisashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hisashi. Hisashi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Adams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hisashi blocks a jab.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hisashi avoids the body shot from Adams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams throws a poor cross that misses
letting Hisashi counter with a right hand.
Adams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adams scores with a leg kick.
Adams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Hisashi avoids a kick to the body.
Adams misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Hisashi misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Hisashi. Those never looked like landing.
Hisashi throws a sloppy head kick and Adams moves out of range easily.
Hisashi throws a looping overhand right but Adams ducks down to avoid it.
Adams throws a jab but it's blocked by Hisashi.
Adams digs a good hook to Hisashi's body.
Adams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Adams sizes up Hisashi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hisashi. Hisashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Adams connects with a body shot.
Hisashi misses with a wild body shot.
Adams misses with a low kick.
Hisashi avoids the body shot from Adams.
Hisashi throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adams! But no joy.
Hisashi connects with a jab.#T2#
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hisashi moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams feints and then cracks Hisashi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hisashi down.
Hisashi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hisashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams throws a body kick that misses.
Hisashi throws a hook but Adams blocks it.
Adams swings for the body but Hisashi moves out of range.
Hisashi lands a body shot.
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams moves away from the strike by Hisashi.
Adams lands a leg kick that knocks Hisashi off balance momentarily.
A shot to the body from Adams misses
and Hisashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hisashi throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Adams misses with a leg kick.
Adams lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice cross by Hisashi.
Adams misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Hisashi.
Adams 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.
Adams misses with a looping right.
A big right from Adams misses.
Hisashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adams tries a low kick but Hisashi avoids it.
Hisashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adams throws out a counter right but Hisashi avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Adams does it's job there.
Hisashi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adams slips under a jab from Hisashi.
Adams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A low kick from Adams is predictable there
and Hisashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Adams lands a nice shot that snaps Hisashi's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hisashi at a distance.
Hisashi looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range.
Hisashi slips under a jab from Adams.
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hisashi.
Adams moves forwards but Hisashi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hisashi moves out of range as Adams strikes.
Adams connects with a solid leg kick.
Adams scores with a hook to the body. Hisashi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hisashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hisashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Adams throws a body punch but Hisashi moves out of range.
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adams swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hisashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Adams misses with a looping right.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: TOF 203
Date: Feb 23, 2025

#R1#
Tartakov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tartakov looks to land a right hand but Strong moved out of range.
Tartakov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strong.
Despite the aggression on Strong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tartakov tries to land a leg kick but Strong saw it coming and moves away.
Old Leg Tartakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tartakov connects with a nice looking jab.
Tartakov misses the jab.
Tartakov fakes the leg kick and cracks Strong in the body.
Tartakov is looking to clinch but Strong is avoiding it.
Strong circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Tartakov drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Strong follows Tartakov to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucaerys Strong!

Event: DMMA 396: Bjorkman v Karter
Date: Feb 23, 2025

#R1#
Bjorkman throws an off balance right hand
and Karter counters with a good low kick that Bjorkman was not able to check.
Karter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Lamar Karter has been cut.
Karter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karter drops his hands momentarily and Bjorkman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Karter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bjorkman lands a body shot.
Bjorkman misses with a hook
and Karter counters with a left to the body.
Bjorkman throws an off balance right hand
and Karter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Daniel Bjorkman has been cut.
Bjorkman just misses with a punch to the body.
Karter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bjorkman misses with a hook
and Karter counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjorkman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karter can pounce on him.
Nice shot by Bjorkman.
Karter throws the left hand but Bjorkman avoids the punch easily.
Bjorkman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bjorkman misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Bjorkman lands with an uppercut that bounces Karter off the cage and back into range.
Nice body punch from Bjorkman.
It looks like Bjorkman has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bjorkman moves forwards but Karter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bjorkman throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Karter to counter with a crisp jab.
Karter slips under a jab.
Karter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bjorkman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bjorkman looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
Bjorkman throws the left hand but Karter avoids the punch easily.
Bjorkman throws a jab but it's blocked by Karter.
It seemed like Karter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bjorkman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2##CL#
Bjorkman closes the distance and clinches.
Bjorkman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjorkman working aggressively here. #BC2#
Karter breaks from the clinch.
Karter tries to land a front kick but Bjorkman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bjorkman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karter manages to avoid it.
Karter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bjorkman looks to throw the jab but Karter is out of range.
Nice jab there from Bjorkman.
Bjorkman wants to slow Karter down by chopping away at his legs.
Karter delivers a nice body kick.
Bjorkman just misses with a punch to the body.
Bjorkman lands with a straight right. Karter didn't see that one coming.
Karter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bjorkman. Karter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bjorkman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karter counters with a low kick, right behind Bjorkman 's knee.
Bjorkman misses with a wild body shot.
Karter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karter's coach down at Tran MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Karter's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bjorkman swings widly with a right hand
and Karter counters with a nice uppercut.
Bjorkman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karter on the side of the head.
Bjorkman just misses with a punch to the body.
Karter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karter defending well as Bjorkman loads up on a big left hand.
Karter with a nice cross.#CUT2#Daniel Bjorkman's cut is getting worse.
Bjorkman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Bjorkman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bjorkman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bjorkman misses with an uppercut
and Karter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Bjorkman.
And Karter responds with a good body kick, but Bjorkman manages to step out the way in time.
Bjorkman catches Karter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Bjorkman scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjorkman looks to land a left hand but Karter moved out of range nicely.
Bjorkman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karter counters with a nice uppercut.
Bjorkman swings away with a body shot that misses #KD2#
and Karter counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bjorkman! Karter lets Bjorkman back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#Daniel Bjorkman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bjorkman tests Karter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bjorkman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD2#
and Karter counters with a nice right hand that sends Bjorkman toppling to the canvas! Bjorkman scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Karter finish him?!#ROC2#Bjorkman is rocked!
Karter slips a straight right by Bjorkman.
Bjorkman misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Karter counters with a nice right hand that sends Bjorkman toppling to the canvas! Bjorkman scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Karter finish him?!
Oh Bjorkman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Daniel Bjorkman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjorkman lands a jab.
Bjorkman seems to have got his legs back now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bjorkman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karter.
Karter digs a good hook to Bjorkman's body.
Bjorkman is breathing heavily.
Karter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjorkman was well out of range. Poor timing from Karter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Karter dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bjorkman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Karter counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bjorkman throws a nice looking combination but Karter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karter follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bjorkman misses with a right hand
and Karter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bjorkman misses with a straight right.
Karter appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lamar Karter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bjorkman missing with a left hand there. Karter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bjorkman misses with a hook.
Karter now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bjorkman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karter counters with a nice kick to the body.
Karter scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Karter lands a big uppercut and Bjorkman crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bjorkman looks OK. Karter waves Bjorkman back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BAM! Karter delivers a spinning backfist that drops Bjorkman like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Lamar Karter!

Event: TOF 200
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Andersson misses with a body shot.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.#KD2#
Moore lands a big head kick that sends Andersson tumbling to the mat! Moore takes a step backwards and waves Andersson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#TD#
Andersson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Andersson showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, if Andersson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Moore trying to control here.
Andersson is pressing down on Moore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moore is holding on for now.
We've been hearing that Andersson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Moore tries to roll over but Andersson keeps him under control.
Moore controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Andersson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moore with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Andersson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
Andersson prevents Moore from improving his position.
Andersson is keen to just control but Moore is a slippery customer.
Moore wants to control but Andersson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moore is trying to get back to full guard.
Andersson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Moore knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Andersson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Moore is controlling Andersson 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Andersson working the head and body with strikes.
Moore tries to roll over but Andersson keeps him under control.
Moore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andersson is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Andersson prevents Moore from improving his position.
Andersson wants to pass to mount but Moore is defending the position.
Moore is concentrating on defense, preventing Andersson from advancing position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andersson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abraham Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson throws a nice looking combination but Moore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andersson cracks Moore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A lazy left from Andersson finds it's target.
Andersson avoids the body shot from Moore. #T4#
Andersson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Moore connects with a nice looking jab.
Andersson scores with the left hand. Moore knows he should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Andersson .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moore.
Andersson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Andersson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Andersson misses.
Moore is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Andersson with a body shot.
Moore moves into range and connects with a jab.
Andersson throws a right hand that Moore ducks under and follows up with a left that Moore also avoids with ease.
Peyton Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andersson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T5#
Moore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Andersson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Andersson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Moore wants to get back to full guard.
Andersson is trying to control. Moore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moore is trying to control but can't.
Andersson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moore defending well though.
Andersson is looking to advance position but Moore won't allow it.
Andersson wants to take a breather but Moore is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson slips a nice elbow through Moore's hands, connecting with Moore's forehead.#T6#
Moore is concentrating on defense, preventing Andersson from advancing position.
Moore is looking to control Andersson 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moore avoid being mounted?
Moore is staying active underneath Andersson , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moore taking some punishment here, with Andersson in his half guard.
Moore is trying to stand.
Andersson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Andersson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Andersson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T7#
Andersson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Moore wants to control but Andersson is keeping busy.
Andersson 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moore manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Andersson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moore is adopting a defensive guard.
Andersson trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom. #T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Andersson looking to sit in guard and control but Moore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Moore slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Moore stands and throws Andersson 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Andersson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Andersson is not content to let Moore control the position. #T9#
Andersson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moore wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Andersson holds on to Moore's head and controls the position momentarily.
Moore tries to advance to mount but Andersson denies him.
Andersson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Moore is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Andersson is trying to escape the mount.
Moore takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore prevents Andersson from getting the reversal.
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 Abraham Andersson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Andersson 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A jab from Andersson misses.
Andersson lunges at Moore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moore's hand.
Andersson lands a lovely overhand right.
Andersson lands with an uppercut that bounces Moore off the cage and back into range.
Moore closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Andersson misses with an uppercut. Moore saw that one coming.
Moore looks to land a right hand but Andersson moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Andersson misses its target.#TD#
Andersson feints and as Moore raises his hands in defense, Andersson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore controlling the position.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Andersson wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Moore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andersson blocks a jab.
Andersson slips under a jab from Moore.
Moore scores with a body shot.
Andersson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moore's head.
Andersson slips under a jab.
Andersson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Moore misses with an uppercut. Andersson saw that one coming.#T2#
Andersson throws a shot from downtown. Moore moves away and avoids it.
Moore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andersson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andersson lands a nice shot to the body.
Moore blocks a jab.
Andersson moves out of range of the strikes.
Andersson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andersson misses with a looping left.
Moore takes a shot to the body in his stride. #KD2#
Moore lands a big head kick that sends Andersson tumbling to the mat! Moore takes a step backwards and waves Andersson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Andersson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andersson throwing a counter right hand but Moore manages to avoid it.
Oh Andersson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Andersson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Moore did well to prevent Andersson getting side control.
Andersson is just content to waste time from the top position. Moore takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Moore has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Moore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andersson seems to have got his legs back now.
Andersson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Andersson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Moore dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Andersson is trying to keep Moore in close. #SUB#
Andersson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Andersson looking for subs off his back but Moore has passed one foot through into half guard. #T4#
Andersson wants to improve his position but Moore is controlling well.
Moore sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Andersson is looking for a sweep. Moore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andersson gets full guard.#T5#
Andersson working a defensive guard but Moore passes into half guard.
Andersson wants to improve his position but Moore is controlling well.
Moore wants to free his trapped foot but Andersson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Andersson trying to get back to full guard but Moore takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Moore takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Andersson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Moore controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Andersson is trying desperately to improve position.
Andersson regains half guard.
Andersson has a hand on Moore's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Moore takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Moore takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Andersson wants to control but Moore is having none of it.#T7#
Andersson is looking to get to half guard.
Moore sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Andersson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Moore takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Andersson wants to sweep but Moore has passed to side control!
Andersson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moore off and has taken his back!#T8##SUB#
Moore showing good submission defense here.
Andersson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #SUB#
Moore is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Andersson has good solid back control here.
Andersson tries to get the hooks in deep but Moore pushed the leg off. #T9#
Andersson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Moore is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB#
Andersson working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peyton Moore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Andersson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Andersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Andersson missing with a left hand there. Moore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moore looks to land a left hand but Andersson moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Andersson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andersson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Andersson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Andersson misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Andersson misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Moore misses.
Andersson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Moore walks into a jab.
Moore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Moore responds with a good body kick, but Andersson manages to step out the way in time.#T1#
Andersson lands a really nice looking cross but Moore seems unphased.
Andersson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moore shapes to counter with a head kick.
Andersson swings widly with a right hand
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Andersson connects with a jab.
Andersson misses with a lunging right hand
and Moore counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moore lands with an uppercut that bounces Andersson off the cage and back into range.
A slow jab from Andersson misses its intended target.
Moore misses with a hook. Andersson ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Andersson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Andersson . That snapped Moore's head back.
Moore jabs at Andersson 's body.
Andersson misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by Andersson there.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Moore misses.
Andersson throws a poor cross that misses
and Moore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Moore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moore Throws a clean left jab. Moore Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Andersson 's chin! Andersson crumbles to the ground and Moore follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Moore!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Peyton Moore!
In his post fight interview, Peyton Moore started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: C392: Arroyo vs Jiang II
Date: Feb 09, 2025

#R1#
Mantle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cervenka swivels and escapes.
Cervenka throws a lazy right hand but Mantle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mantle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cervenka.#CL2#
Mantle closes the distance and clinches.
Cervenka scores with a shot to the side of Mantle's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cervenka. #TD2#
Mantle has clasped his hands together around Cervenka's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mantle tries to score with some ground and pound. Cervenka controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mantle working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Cervenka wants to get back to his feet but Mantle drags him back down.
Mantle is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cervenka wants to get back to his feet.
Mantle tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Cervenka is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mantle is controlling him well.
Cervenka is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cervenka is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mantle has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Mantle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cervenka wants to get back to his feet but Mantle drags him back down.
Mantle wants to control but Cervenka is keeping him busy.
Cervenka wants to get back to his feet but Mantle drags him back down.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mantle misses the shot to the body.
Mantle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mantle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mantle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cervenka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cervenka missing with a left hand there. Mantle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mantle slips a jab and a cross from Cervenka.
Cervenka leaves Mantle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mantle needs to keep his hands up - Cervenka had a free shot at his head there.
Jab from Cervenka.
Cervenka looks to land a left hand but Mantle moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Mantle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice takedown defense from Cervenka. No joy for Mantle on that attempt.
Marek Cervenka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.
Mantle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cervenka.
Mantle steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cervenka.
A slow jab from Cervenka misses its intended target.
Mantle misses with a kick to the body.
Cervenka throws a shot from downtown. Mantle moves away and avoids it.
Mantle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Mantle darts in and clinches Cervenka up against the cage.#BC2#
Mantle manages to break the clinch.
Cervenka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cervenka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mantle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mantle doesn't manage to clinch there - Cervenka circles away.
Cervenka looks to throw the jab but Mantle is out of range.
Cervenka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mantle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Mantle gets a clinch. #T4#
Mantle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cervenka scores with a shot to the side of Mantle's head.
Mantle trying to land knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cervenka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cervenka looking to throw knees to the head but Mantle is blocking nicely.
Mantle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cervenka.
Cervenka throws a head punch that misses.
Cervenka swings wildly with an uppercut but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cervenka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cervenka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mantle.
Cervenka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cervenka working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mantle takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cervenka 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.

Marek Cervenka dominated that round.
That's time! Cervenka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mantle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cervenka's waist but Cervenka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mantle off to one side.
Cervenka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Cervenka rushes Mantle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cervenka.
Cervenka tries to throw a body punch but Mantle avoids it by throwing Cervenka back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cervenka.
Cervenka gets through Mantle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cervenka swings wildly with an uppercut but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mantle manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cervenka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marek Cervenka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervenka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cervenka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cervenka scores with a hook to the body.
Cervenka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cervenka swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Cervenka tries to throw a body punch but Mantle avoids it by throwing Cervenka back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cervenka fails to land.
Cervenka misses with some punches.
Cervenka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cervenka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cervenka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cervenka misses with a punch on the inside.
Cervenka swings wildly with an uppercut but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cervenka misses with a punch on the inside.
Cervenka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mantle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Cervenka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mantle is trying to pull guard but Cervenka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cervenka looking to throw knees to the head but Mantle is blocking nicely.
Cervenka prevents Mantle from breaking the clinch.
Cervenka has a couple of punches blocked by Mantle. #T2#
Cervenka tries to land a knee to the head but Mantle blocks with his arms.
Mantle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cervenka.
Mantle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cervenka throws a head punch that misses.
Cervenka looking to throw knees to the head but Mantle is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Cervenka fails to land.
Cervenka misses with a punch to the body.
Cervenka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mantle's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mantle tries to pull guard but Cervenka won't allow it.
Marek Cervenka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.
Cervenka has a couple of punches blocked by Mantle.
Mantle is struggling to control the position.
Cervenka tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD2#
Mantle jumps into guard, dragging Cervenka to the mat.
Mantle pulls Cervenka in close to prevent any damage.
Cervenka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mantle's guard.#T3#
Cervenka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mantle can do to turn this around?
Mantle wants to sweep but no luck.
Cervenka is looking to stand up but Mantle won't let him.
Cervenka postures up. #SUB2#
Mantle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mantle has a closed guard, preventing Cervenka from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cervenka throws a big shot that misses.
Cervenka misses with a right hand
and Mantle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice shot lands for Cervenka.#T4#
Cervenka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Cervenka.
Mantle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cervenka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cervenka wants it to stay on the feet.
Mantle moves away from the strike by Cervenka.
Mantle defending well as Cervenka loads up on a big left hand.
Cervenka thuds a left hand into Mantle's body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mantle or perhaps it was just good defense by Cervenka, which made it look bad.
Cervenka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mantle.
Cervenka missing with a left hand there. Mantle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cervenka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mantle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cervenka sets himself, and Mantle steps forward looking for the clinch! Cervenka avoids it this time.
Graham Mantle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Mantle forces Cervenka back against the cage and clinches.
Cervenka misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marek Cervenka dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mantle throws a right and a left that Cervenka avoids nicely.
Mantle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cervenka throws out a loose jab but Mantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mantle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cervenka is fending him off so far but Mantle persists. Nope, Cervenka circles away and we're back to standing.
Cervenka throws a hook to the side of Mantle's head but Mantle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mantle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Mantle has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mantle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cervenka is defending well.
Mantle blocks a body shot from Cervenka.
Cervenka working aggressively here.
Cervenka scores with a knee to the head.
Cervenka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervenka gets underhooks to prevent Mantle's takedown attempt.
Marek Cervenka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.
Mantle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mantle blocks a body shot from Cervenka.
Cervenka throws a head punch that misses.
Cervenka tries to land a knee to the head but Mantle blocks with his arms. #T1#
Cervenka lands an uppercut.
Mantle looking for a takedown.
Mantle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mantle blocks an uppercut.
Mantle wants to stall.
Mantle is trying to force a seperation but Cervenka has the dominant position.
Cervenka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Mantle breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Mantle.
Cervenka stuns Mantle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cervenka sizes up Mantle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cervenka catches Mantle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cervenka looks to throw the jab but Mantle is out of range.
Cervenka throws the left hand but Mantle avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Mantle drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cervenka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cervenka keeping full guard, as Mantle tries to pass.
Mantle passes Cervenka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mantle stops Cervenka from getting back to his feet.
Mantle is looking to advance position but Cervenka won't allow it. #SUB2#
Mantle seems to be looking for submissions.
Mantle prevents Cervenka from standing back up. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mantle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cervenka throws a body shot but no joy.
Cervenka throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Mantle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mantle.
Mantle trying to control but Cervenka is working from the bottom.
Mantle tries to stand but Cervenka is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Cervenka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mantle trying to control the position from guard on top but Cervenka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantle stops Cervenka from standing up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Graham Mantle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marek Cervenka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marek Cervenka is winning the standup battle so far.
Cervenka looks to land a right hand but Mantle moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Cervenka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cervenka, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Cervenka!

Event: TOF 197
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Bengtsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
King takes a swing at Bengtsson's ribcage but misses.
Bengtsson tries to land a front kick but King steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
King walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bengtsson.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bengtsson scoring well with a low kick there. #TD2#
King closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bengtsson's guard.
Bengtsson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells King's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bengtsson 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.
King won't allow Bengtsson to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bengtsson is controlling King's posture.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Bengtsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Bengtsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bengtsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
King preventing the sweep.
King being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
King defending well as Bengtsson loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
King shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bengtsson as he jumps to the side.
Bengtsson misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Bengtsson.
King walks into a jab.#T2#
Bengtsson 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.
King takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bengtsson misses with a few strikes there.
King steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bengtsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bengtsson manages to avoid it.
King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
King moves out of range as Bengtsson strikes.
Bengtsson looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bengtsson sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Bengtsson does it's job there.#TD2#
King shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than King was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
King working away.#T3#
Bengtsson dodges the ground and pound from King.
King landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bengtsson tries to bench press King off him but King keeps the position.
Bengtsson is trying to control King's posture but King avoids it.
Bengtsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bengtsson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by King.
Bengtsson tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ground and pound from King seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bengtsson gets back to half guard.
King passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bengtsson tries to hold on but King pushes him away.
King trying to control but he's not successful this time.
King landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bengtsson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
King thows a huge punch but Bengtsson dodges it nicely. #T5#
King takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
King throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bengtsson to regain full guard.
Bengtsson 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.
Bengtsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. King manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
King is pulling down on Bengtsson's head to control his posture.
Bengtsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
King is pulling down on Bengtsson's head to control his posture.
Bengtsson postures up.
Bengtsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bengtsson continues to stall.
King working a defensive guard but Bengtsson manages to pass into side control anyway.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
King is being controlled here.
King can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bengtsson happy to just control the position for now.
Bengtsson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
King darts in and clinches Bengtsson up against the cage.#T8#
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.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as King takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Bengtsson pushes King back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bengtsson effectively controlling the action here.
Bengtsson cracks King with a nice body shot.
Bengtsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
Bengtsson has King pushed against the cage.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bengtsson backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T9#
King is looking to control Bengtsson's arms but Bengtsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now King has his back to the cage.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Bengtsson avoids the damage to the body.
King is trying to stall.
Bengtsson stalling.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bengtsson stalling the fight.
King wants a takedown.
King trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bengtsson misses with a punch to the body.
Bengtsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has King in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Come on Bengtsson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bengan Bengtsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bengtsson scores with a jab. King acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
King takes a swing at Bengtsson's ribcage but misses.
Bengtsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bengtsson throws a right and a left that King avoids nicely.
Bengtsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Bengtsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from King does it's job there.
Bengtsson missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King looks for the body kick but Bengtsson saw that one coming.
Bengtsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bengtsson throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Bengtsson.
Bengan Bengtsson is winning the standup battle so far.
King fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bengtsson on the side of the head.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bengtsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Bengtsson tenderised King's leg. King is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
King avoids the head kick by Bengtsson.
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bengan Bengtsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King throws a big shot that misses.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bengtsson was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Bengtsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bengtsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
Bengtsson throws a front kick aimed at King's knee but King avoids it well.
King throws out a counter right but Bengtsson avoids it with no problem.
Bengtsson walks into a jab.
Bengtsson scoring well with a low kick there.
King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bengtsson lands a glancing blow to the side of King's head.
Bengtsson misses with a looping left.
Bengtsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bengtsson doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
King throws an overhand right that lands on Bengtsson's shoulder, as Bengtsson tries to avoid the shot.
Bengtsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King blocks a jab.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bengtsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Bengtsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from King misses.
King gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bengtsson.
Bengtsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
King takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Tyson King has been cut.
Bengtsson throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bengtsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bengtsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
King looks for the body kick but Bengtsson saw that one coming. #T3#
King misses the jab.
It looked like Bengtsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King catches Bengtsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bengtsson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A swing and a miss from King.
Bengtsson misses with a looping left.
Bengtsson jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice jab there from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson digs a good hook to King's body.
King blocks a jab.
Bengtsson swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a lovely shot to the body.
King lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Bengtsson is rocked!
Bengtsson walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Bengtsson limp body while King jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyson King!

Event: DMMA 390: Bjorkman v Klopstock
Date: Feb 02, 2025

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bjorkman, as that shot connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Klopstock.
A punch lands to the side of Klopstock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bjorkman scores with the left hand. Klopstock knows he should have avoided that one.
Daniel Bjorkman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjorkman throws a body punch but Klopstock moves out of range.
Klopstock walks into a straight right hand from Bjorkman.
Klopstock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Klopstock takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Leonhard Klopstock has been cut.
Klopstock drops his hands momentarily and Bjorkman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bjorkman misses with a double jab.
Bjorkman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bjorkman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Klopstock takes one to the chin there.
Bjorkman with a hook.
Bjorkman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Klopstock's head.
Bjorkman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bjorkman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T1#
Klopstock takes one on the button.
Bjorkman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klopstock with the counter takedown but Bjorkman avoids it easily.
Bjorkman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Klopstock ducks right into an uppercut from Bjorkman.
Klopstock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bjorkman pinned against the cage. Bjorkman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bjorkman 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.
Bjorkman scores with a hook.
Bjorkman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Klopstock feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Bjorkman scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klopstock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Bjorkman jabs Klopstock right on the nose. Klopstock blinks but takes it well.
Klopstock drops his hands momentarily and Bjorkman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bjorkman throws a good cross that connects.
Bjorkman throws a series of strikes that have Klopstock backpedaling.
Bjorkman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Bjorkman as he connects with a hook.
Bjorkman lands with a right hand.
Bjorkman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Bjorkman gets caught napping as Klopstock dives in and scores a takedown. Bjorkman manages to retain guard.
Klopstock wants to control from the top but Bjorkman keeps moving. #SUB2#
Klopstock thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bjorkman looking for a sweep. Not yet Bjorkman, not yet. #T3#
Bjorkman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Klopstock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bjorkman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Klopstock advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Klopstock goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bjorkman rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Klopstock's guard! Nice work there by Bjorkman! #T4#
Klopstock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bjorkman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Klopstock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bjorkman is not content to let Klopstock control the position.
Bjorkman wants to improve his position but Klopstock is controlling well. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Klopstock is looking for a kimura but Bjorkman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Klopstock to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Bjorkman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonhard Klopstock's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bjorkman jabs at Klopstock's body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Klopstock or perhaps it was just good defense by Bjorkman, which made it look bad.
Klopstock shoots in for a double leg but Bjorkman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bjorkman lands a really nice looking cross but Klopstock seems unphased.
Klopstock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Klopstock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Klopstock on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bjorkman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bjorkman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Klopstock doesn't seem bothered though.
Bjorkman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bjorkman jabs Klopstock right on the nose. Klopstock blinks but takes it well.
Bjorkman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bjorkman scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klopstock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bjorkman.
Klopstock fails with a takedown attempt.
Daniel Bjorkman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonhard Klopstock.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bjorkman, as that shot connected.
A punch lands to the side of Klopstock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Klopstock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Klopstock fails with the takedown
and Bjorkman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bjorkman fails to land with a series of punches.
Klopstock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bjorkman but Bjorkman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bjorkman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bjorkman lunges at Klopstock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Klopstock's hand.
Bjorkman tests Klopstock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Klopstock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T2#
Klopstock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daniel Bjorkman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klopstock is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klopstock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bjorkman lands a body shot.
Klopstock walks into a straight right hand from Bjorkman.#KD#
Bjorkman lands a big right hand that sends Klopstock crashing to the mat! Bjorkman stays standing though and waves Klopstock back to his feet!#ROC#Klopstock is rocked!
Bjorkman darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Klopstock's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Bjorkman before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Bjorkman!
In his post fight interview, Daniel Bjorkman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMASH: Hun vs Noeigati
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1#
Hisashi throws a right hand that Silver ducks under and follows up with a left that Silver also avoids with ease.
Hisashi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silver momentarily.
Silver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hisashi circles away quickly and effectively.
Hisashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silver.
Silver throws an overhand right that lands on Hisashi's shoulder, as Hisashi tries to avoid the shot.
Hisashi lands an overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for Hisashi. That snapped Silver's head back.
Silver takes a swing at Hisashi's ribcage but misses.
Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver misses with an uppercut. Hisashi saw that one coming.
Silver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hisashi.
Silver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hisashi.
Hisashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Silver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hisashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hisashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silver. That did some damage!#T1#
Silver punishes Hisashi's body with a nice straight punch.
Hisashi throws a hook but Silver avoids it easily.
Silver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hisashi manages to avoid it.
Silver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hisashi slips a straight right by Silver.
Silver misses the shot to the body.
Silver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hisashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Silver.
Hisashi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silver on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Silver misses its intended target.
Silver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hisashi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hisashi throws a leg kick
and Silver counters with a three punch combo that has Hisashi backing up. Hisashi nods at Silver to acknowledge the strikes.
Hisashi cracks Silver with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hisashi lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hisashi.
Silver misses with a looping right.#T2#
Nice shot by Hisashi.
Silver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silver moves out of range of the strikes.
Hisashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Silver rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hisashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Silver is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hisashi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Silver misses with a body punch
and Silver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hisashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silver falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hisashi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hisashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silver.
Silver scoring well with a low kick there.
Hisashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hisashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hisashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hisashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Silver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Silver blocks a low kick nicely.
Hisashi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Silver had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Silver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hisashi at a distance.
Silver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hisashi.
Hisashi looks to throw the jab but Silver is out of range.
Silver was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Silver misses with a right hand
and Hisashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hisashi.
Silver falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hisashi counters with a one-two to the body.
Silver misses with an uppercut.
Hisashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Silver takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Silver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Hisashi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hisashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Hisashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hisashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hisashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silver counters with a right hand to the body.
Hisashi dips to his left and cracks Silver with an uppercut!
Silver lands a right hook to the body.
Hisashi throws a jab when Silver was well out of range.
Silver misses with a body shot.
Hisashi cracks Silver with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Silver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hisashi.
Silver swings for the body but Hisashi moves out of range.
Silver uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hisashi has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Silver misses.
Hisashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silver.
Hisashi looks to throw the jab but Silver is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akahoshi Hisashi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hisashi misses with a head kick.
Silver appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Silver tries to clinch up.
Silver with a hook.
Hisashi misses with a straight left.
It looked like Silver was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hisashi.
Hisashi keeps the fight on the outside.
Silver tries to clinch
and Hisashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hisashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silver just misses with a punch to the body.
Hisashi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Silver lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hisashi throws a right hand that misses
and Silver counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hisashi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hisashi.
Hisashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silver.
Silver was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hisashi throws a looping overhand right but Silver ducks down to avoid it.
Silver misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hisashi counters with a head kick. #T1#
Hisashi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silver on the side of the head.
Hisashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silver.
Hisashi scores with a head kick. Silver tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hisashi misses with a hook.
A big right from Silver misses.
Hisashi avoids the body shot from Silver.
Hisashi throws out a counter right but Silver avoids it with no problem.
Hisashi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silver counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Hisashi misses.
Silver looks to land a combination but Hisashi avoids it well.
Silver misses with a low kick as Hisashi jumps back.
Hisashi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hisashi blocks a jab.
Hisashi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hisashi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hisashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hisashi throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Silver misses with a few strikes there.
Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hisashi looks to throw the jab but Silver is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Silver on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hisashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hisashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silver.
Silver looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Silver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silver walks into a stiff left hand from Hisashi.
Silver defending well as Hisashi loads up on a big left hand.
Hisashi throws a head kick but Silver moves out of range.
Jab from Hisashi.
Hisashi lands a nice hook to Silver's body. Silver takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hisashi lands with a shot to the body.
Silver misses with a hook. Hisashi ducked under it nicely.
Silver connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Silver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silver ducks right into an uppercut from Hisashi.
Hisashi misses with a hook
and Silver counters with a three punch combo that has Hisashi backing up. Hisashi nods at Silver to acknowledge the strikes.
Hisashi misses with a series of wild punches.
Silver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hisashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Silver.
Silver throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hisashi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silver throws a body punch but Hisashi moves out of range.
Hisashi lands an overhand right.
Hisashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silver appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hisashi misses with a head kick.
It looked like Silver wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silver throws a right and a left that Hisashi avoids nicely. #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!
Hisashi throws a jab when Silver was well out of range.
Silver is looking to counter punch.
Silver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silver throws a looping overhand right but Hisashi ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Silver.
Hisashi misses with a head kick.
Hisashi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silver lands with a straight right. Hisashi didn't see that one coming.
Silver looks to land a left hand but Hisashi moved out of range nicely.
Hisashi misses with a looping right.
Hisashi connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silver connects with a body shot that sends Hisashi's belly button to the back.
Hisashi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silver.
Silver misses with a hook. Hisashi ducked under it nicely.
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 Terry Silver will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hisashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hisashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silver counters with a straight right hand.
Silver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hisashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Silver.
Hisashi feints a counter leg kick.
Hisashi works the jab nicely.
Hisashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silver's hands.
Silver takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Silver throws a shot from downtown. Hisashi moves away and avoids it.
Silver slips under a jab from Hisashi.
Hisashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silver's hands.
Silver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hisashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silver throws out the jab.
Silver blocks a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Silver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silver just misses with a punch to the body.
Hisashi throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Hisashi just misses with a punch to the body.
Silver was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hisashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hisashi throws the left hand but Silver avoids the punch easily.
Hisashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silver in his tracks.
Hisashi thuds his right hand into Silver's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Silver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hisashi manages to avoid it.
Silver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hisashi.
Hisashi takes one to the chin there.
Silver lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#Hisashi is rocked!
Silver misses with a right hand
and Hisashi counters with a nice uppercut.
Hisashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Silver finish him?
Hisashi looks to land a right hand but Silver moved out of range.
Silver moves in looking to clinch but Hisashi pushes him off.
Hisashi seems to have recovered his senses.
Silver swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hisashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silver takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silver throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Silver misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hisashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Hisashi coming out on top.
Silver takes a swing at Hisashi's ribcage but misses.
Hisashi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Silver throws a lazy uppercut
and Silver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silver throws the left hand but Hisashi avoids the punch easily.
Hisashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silver.
Hisashi takes one on the button.
Silver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hisashi.
Silver looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Silver looks to score with a jab to the body but Hisashi is just out of range.
Silver throws a looping overhand right but Hisashi ducks down to avoid it.
Hisashi throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Silver throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hisashi counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Hisashi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hisashi trying to stall but Silver improves his position.
Silver can't find room to land a body shot as Hisashi controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hisashi.
Hisashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Silver scores with a hook to the body.
Silver tries a body shot but Hisashi blocks it.
Silver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Silver.
Hisashi tries to land knees in the clinch but Silver avoids the damage to the body.
Silver swings wildly with an uppercut but Hisashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hisashi lands with a right to the head.
Hisashi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hisashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Silver. #T4#
Hisashi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silver lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silver misses with a punch to the body.
Silver tries to work over Hisashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silver misses with some punches.
Hisashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silver misses with a body punch.
Silver lands with a light punch inside.
Hisashi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hisashi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Silver blocks an uppercut.
Hisashi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silver presses Hisashi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hisashi lands an elbow that stopped Silver in his tracks for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akahoshi Hisashi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hisashi 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akahoshi Hisashi!

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

#R1#
Al Qirbi looks to land a right hand but Calamari moved out of range.
And Calamari tries to counter it with a takedown but Al Qirbi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Calamari 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.
Al Qirbi misses with a hook. Calamari ducked under it nicely.
Al Qirbi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Calamari tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice defenses there by Calamari.
Nice defenses there by Calamari.
Al Qirbi throws a head kick but Calamari moves out of range.
Al Qirbi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Calamari drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Al Qirbi defends it well.
Al Qirbi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calamari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Al Qirbi.
Al Qirbi misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Calamari counters with a single leg into guard. Al Qirbi didn't expect that.
Calamari postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Calamari makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Calamari working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Qirbi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Calamari.
Calamari throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Al Qirbi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Calamari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Calamari throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Calamari postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Calamari postures up in Al Qirbi's guard and throws a big left but Al Qirbi blocks it.
Calamari makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calamari won't allow Al Qirbi to sweep him here.
Calamari postures up and lands a big shot to Al Qirbi's brow.
Calamari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Calamari with a nice head shot there.
Al Qirbi has momentary wrist control but Calamari slips an elbow through the middle.
Calamari throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Al Qirbi works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Calamari accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Calamari forces his way into half guard.
Calamari passes to full mount!
Calamari throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Al Qirbi is in a horrible position here. Calamari smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calamari postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Al Qirbi looks a forlorn figure.
Al Qirbi is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Calamari landing shots from mount.
Al Qirbi wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Calamari.
Calamari working Al Qirbi over with strikes here. #T3#
Calamari is landing with some decent strikes but Al Qirbi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT2#It looks like Mabrouk Al Qirbi has been cut.
Calamari thowing shots but they're missing.
Calamari landing shots from mount. #ROC2#Al Qirbi is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Calamari! Al Qirbi is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Valdo Calamari!
Valdo Calamari 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: SYN 1128 Ryan vs. Jankovic
Date: Jan 10, 2025

#R1#
Steel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Igwe counters with a right hand to the body.
Igwe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Igwe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Igwe throws an off balance right hand
and Steel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Igwe moves out of range of the strikes.
Igwe moves away from the strike by Steel.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Igwe.
Cole Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Igwe.
Steel throws an off balance right hand
and Igwe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Igwe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Steel misses with an uppercut.
Igwe throws a big shot that misses.
Igwe moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Igwe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel is trying to keep Igwe in close.
Igwe is looking to work some ground and pound but Steel has wrist control.#T1#
Steel wants to improve his position but instead Igwe has moved into half guard.
Steel moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Igwe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Igwe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Igwe trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Igwe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Our spies down at at BKC Gym inform us that Steel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Steel controlling the position.
Steel is trying to control the position but Igwe postures up. #SUB2#
Steel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Igwe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Igwe throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Steel can't keep his opponent in guard - Igwe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Steel looking for a kimura from the bottom but Igwe passes into side control!
Igwe tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Steel is trying to work for a sweep but Igwe has mounted him!
Igwe unloads with some shots from mount but Steel bucks and avoids them well.
Igwe looking to finish with strikes here!
Steel tries to lock up and control but Igwe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Igwe.
Igwe thowing shots but they're missing.
Igwe misses with a head shot.
Steel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Igwe punching from mount but Steel doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T3#
Steel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Igwe sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Igwe looking to ground and pound but Steel is blocking nicely.
Steel is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Igwe there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Steel working to try and regain half guard.
Igwe thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by Igwe there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Steel tries to hold on but Igwe pushes him away.
Steel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Igwe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Steel regains half guard.
Igwe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Steel wants to improve his position but Igwe is controlling well. #T4#
Igwe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Steel is defending against the submission attempts here by Igwe.
Steel wants to control but Igwe is keeping busy.
Igwe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steel defending well though.
Steel is controlling Igwe's trapped leg to prevent Igwe from advancing to side control.
Steel is looking for a sweep. Igwe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Igwe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Igwe tries to pass to full mount but Steel defends it.
Steel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Okoro Igwe dominated that round.
That's time! Igwe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Igwe throws a chopping leg kick but Steel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Steel scores with a jab. Igwe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Igwe misses.
It seemed like Steel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Igwe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steel throws out a counter right but Igwe avoids it with no problem.
Igwe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Igwe misses the target.
Steel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Igwe misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Igwe. No joy for Steel on that attempt.
A jab lands there for Igwe.
Steel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Igwe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Igwe misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel! But no joy.
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!
Steel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Igwe has time to react.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Igwe, as that shot connected.
Steel moves away from the strike by Igwe.
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Igwe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Igwe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
Steel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steel slips under a jab.
Igwe slips under a jab from Steel.
Igwe throws a leg kick but Steel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Igwe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Igwe slips a jab from Steel.
Steel jabs at Igwe's body.
Jab from Igwe.
The fighters circling - Igwe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel throws a right and a left that Igwe avoids nicely.
Okoro Igwe is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Igwe throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Igwe throwing a counter right hand but Steel manages to avoid it.#T2#
Igwe throws a leg kick that misses.
Steel lands a jab to Igwe's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Igwe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steel is able to avoid easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Steel.
Igwe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel misses with a combination
enabling Igwe to counter with a crisp jab.
Igwe misses with a low kick.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
Igwe moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Steel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Igwe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Igwe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steel sprawls well. Steel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Igwe gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Igwe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel moves out of range as Igwe strikes.
Igwe moves away from the strike by Steel.
Decent striking displayed by Steel there.#TD#
Igwe shoots in and gets a takedown into Steel's guard.
Igwe preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Steel looking for a guillotine here but Igwe defends easily.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Igwe from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Igwe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Igwe passes into half guard.
Igwe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Steel tries to get to full guard but Igwe has control of the leg.
Igwe throwing shots but Steel is blocking nicely.
Steel tries to roll over but Igwe keeps him under control.
Steel gets back to full guard.
Igwe trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Steel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Igwe is aware though and is defending well.
Okoro Igwe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Igwe stands up out of Steel's guard for a moment - Steel manages to land a nice upkick.
Igwe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Igwe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Igwe trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel trying to control the position.
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 Okoro Igwe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Steel's corner calls for a 1-2. Steel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Igwe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel staying out of range there.
Igwe closes the distance but Steel moves to the side
enabling Steel to counter with a crisp jab.
Igwe shoots in looking for a takedown. Steel tries to sprawl out of it but Igwe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steel ducks right into an uppercut from Igwe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Igwe, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Steel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Igwe sprawls well initially but Steel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Steel trying to control the action but Igwe is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ground and pound from Steel.
Igwe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Igwe is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Igwe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
Igwe is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Steel seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Igwe actively working from the bottom here.
Igwe trying to control from the bottom.
Igwe wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Igwe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steel lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Steel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Steel lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Igwe actively working from the bottom here.
Steel working the head and body with strikes.
Steel drops an elbow to the side of Igwe's head. #SUB#
Igwe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Igwe looking for submissions off his back.
Igwe 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.
Steel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cole Steel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Well, if Steel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Steel working the head and body with strikes. #ROC2#Igwe is rocked!
Steel drops an elbow to the side of Igwe's head.
Oh Igwe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Steel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Steel lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Igwe! More strikes land and this one is all over! Steel jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Steel!
Cole Steel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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

#R1#
Johansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johansson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johansson misses with a body shot.
Mantle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but Mantle slips the punch.
Mantle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mantle tries to clinch up.
Johansson lands with a nice body punch.
Mantle is looking to clinch but Johansson is avoiding it.
Mantle ducks right into an uppercut from Johansson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mantle or perhaps it was just good defense by Johansson, which made it look bad.
Mantle misses with a double jab #CL#
and Johansson counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson lands with a left to the head.
Johansson trying to stall but Mantle improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mantle.
Johansson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mantle backwards.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Mantle manages to break the clinch.
Mantle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Mantle's shoulder, as Mantle tries to avoid the shot.
Mantle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mantle tries to clinch but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mantle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Johansson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johansson tries to clinch up but Mantle circles away and keeps his distance.
Johansson stuns Mantle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mantle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johansson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mantle tries to clinch up but Johansson circles away and keeps his distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Johansson misses its target.#CL#
Johansson instigates a clinch.
Mantle has Johansson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johansson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.
Mantle jumps guard but Johansson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Johansson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johansson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Mantle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mantle slips a straight right by Johansson.
Mantle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A swing and a miss from Johansson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johansson.
Johansson blocks a low kick nicely.
Johansson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mantle's head backwards.
Mantle shoots and misses
and Johansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Johansson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mantle doesn't seem phased though.
Danga de danga de dang - Johansson scores with a four punch combination!
Nice sprawl there from Johansson as Mantle shoots in.
Johansson lands an overhand right.
Mantle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johansson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sven Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Mantle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johansson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Johansson throws a right and a left that Mantle avoids nicely.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson. #CL#
Johansson instigates a clinch.
Johansson misses with a knee strike.
Johansson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mantle blocks it with crossed arms.
Johansson is pressed up against the cage. Mantle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johansson down to the mat. Johansson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johansson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mantle tries to clinch but Johansson is having none of it.
Johansson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Johansson is looking to clinch but Mantle is avoiding it. #CL#
Johansson moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Mantle successfully pulls guard.
Johansson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Johansson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mantle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SU#
Johansson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mantle fails to land the takedown.
Johansson blocks a jab.
Johansson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mantle's head backwards.
Mantle tries to clinch but Johansson moves out of range. #CL#
Johansson has closed the distance and engaged Mantle in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mantle tries to pull guard but Johansson holds him up against the cage and eventually Mantle drops back down to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Johansson gets caught napping as Mantle dives in and scores a takedown. Johansson manages to retain guard.
Johansson has Mantle pulled in close to control his posture.
Johansson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johansson, not yet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mantle working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Johansson has his hands on Mantle's head, controlling the position. #ES#
Johansson pushes Mantle off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson scores with a jab.
Johansson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johansson throws a hook but Mantle blocks it.
Graham Mantle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Mantle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Mantle moves out of range of the strikes.
Johansson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mantle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mantle dives in for a single leg takedown but Johansson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Johansson clinches with his opponent.
Mantle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mantle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Johansson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mantle blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Mantle lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mantle wants to take a breather but Johansson is having none of it.
Johansson gets back to full guard.
Johansson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Mantle prevents Johansson from getting back to his feet.
Mantle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johansson wants to stand up but Mantle is controlling him.
Mantle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mantle preventing the sweep.
Mantle is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Johansson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Mantle moves out of range as Johansson strikes.
Johansson connects with a jab.#TD2#
Mantle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mantle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Johansson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Mantle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sven Johansson is winning the standup battle so far.
Mantle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johansson.
Mantle with the counter takedown but Johansson avoids it easily.
Mantle shoots in looking for a takedown but Johansson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mantle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johansson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mantle can do to turn this around?
Johansson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johansson tries to clinch but Mantle moves away
enabling Mantle to counter with a crisp jab.
Mantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johansson.
Johansson throws a hook but Mantle avoids it easily.
Johansson fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Johansson loads up on a big right hand but Mantle slips the punch.
Mantle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.
Johansson throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Mantle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johansson pinned against the cage. Johansson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johansson lands an overhand right.
Johansson throws a big shot that misses.
Johansson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mantle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mantle ducks right into an uppercut from Johansson.
Mantle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johansson looks to land a right hand but Mantle moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Johansson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mantle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johansson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Johansson clinches up against the cage.
Mantle blocking some punches.
Johansson wants to stall.
Mantle has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mantle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mantle blocks an uppercut.
Mantle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johansson to keep the fight standing.
Johansson presses Mantle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johansson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johansson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mantle wants the takedown. Johansson is fighting it off but Mantle persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Johansson's guard against the cage.

Johansson uses the cage to 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!
Mantle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sven Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Mantle.
Nice uppercut lands for Johansson. That snapped Mantle's head back. #CL#
Johansson gets a clinch. #T1#
Johansson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mantle blocks an uppercut.
Johansson is looking to control Mantle's arms but Mantle gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johansson has his back to the cage.
Johansson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Johansson lands with a left to the head.
Johansson lands with a left to the head.
Johansson lands with a right to the head.
Johansson misses with some punches.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike.
Mantle effectively controlling the action here.
Mantle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johansson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Mantle slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Mantle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johansson to keep the fight standing.
Sven Johansson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johansson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mantle is looking to take this one to the mat.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johansson.
Mantle blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mantle throws an elbow that misses.
Johansson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mantle backwards.
Johansson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mantle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johansson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mantle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johansson lands with a light punch inside.
Mantle misses with the head strike.
Johansson has Mantle pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Still in the clinch, Johansson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johansson misses with a body punch.
Mantle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson has a couple of punches blocked by Mantle.
Johansson misses with a body punch.
Mantle trying to land knees to the body.
Mantle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johansson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Johansson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johansson holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T4#
Johansson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johansson taking a breather.
Johansson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johansson.
Mantle is trying to push Johansson away but Johansson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johansson is stalling here.
Johansson tries to land a knee to the head but Mantle blocks with his arms.
A short right from Johansson on the inside.
Mantle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mantle blocks an uppercut.
Graham Mantle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johansson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Johansson!
Sven Johansson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1125 Cleever v Petrov
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Martola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice sprawl there from Redcliffe as Martola shoots in.
Martola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martola lands with an overhand left.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Martola.
Marski Martola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martola.
Martola jabs at Redcliffe's body.#CL2#
Martola moves into range and clinches up with Redcliffe.
I was talking to Redcliffe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Martola taking a breather.
Martola is trying to maintain a safe position but Redcliffe gets an underhook and turns Martola into the cage.
Martola seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Redcliffe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martola backwards.
Martola takes a shot to the head.
Redcliffe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Martola 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe misses with the head strike.
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Martola lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Redcliffe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martola tries to score a body lock takedown but Redcliffe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Martola takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Marski Martola has been cut.
Redcliffe lands a knee to the body.
Martola is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redcliffe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marski Martola.#TD2#
Martola has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Redcliffe regains guard immediately. #T1#
Martola trying to control but Redcliffe is working from the bottom.
Redcliffe 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.
Redcliffe is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Redcliffe is on top in guard. #REVR#
Redcliffe stopping the sweep attempt from Martola.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Redcliffe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Redcliffe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Redcliffe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redcliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Martola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martola looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Redcliffe's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Redcliffe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martola shoots in looking for a takedown but Redcliffe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Martola's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Martola moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that half lands.
Martola's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Redcliffe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Martola scrambles back to his feet.
Martola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Redcliffe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Martola shoots in and gets a takedown into Redcliffe's guard.
Redcliffe 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martola works over Redcliffe with some ground and pound from guard.#T4##SUB#
Martola got a little sloppy there for a moment and Redcliffe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martola has managed to get both his arms back between Redcliffe's legs - danger averted.
Redcliffe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Redcliffe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martola manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Redcliffe won't allow Martola to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Martola is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Redcliffe defends well.
Redcliffe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marski Martola's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Martola digs a good hook to Redcliffe's body.
Martola closes the distance looking to clinch
and Redcliffe counters with a straight right hand.
Martola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws out a powerful jab.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut. Martola saw that one coming.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martola.
Redcliffe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Redcliffe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martola momentarily.
Martola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Martola misses with a hook. Redcliffe ducked under it nicely.
Redcliffe throwing a counter right hand but Martola manages to avoid it.
Redcliffe circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martola shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Redcliffe sprawls well. Redcliffe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martola gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Martola.#T1#
Redcliffe ducks right into an uppercut from Martola.
Martola moves away from the strike by Redcliffe.
Martola slips under a jab from Redcliffe.
Martola throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Redcliffe on the side of the head.
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Martola takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Martola dives in for a single leg takedown but Redcliffe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Redcliffe lands with a hook. Martola tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Martola tries to clinch up but Redcliffe circles away and keeps his distance.
Martola just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRedcliffe.
Martola connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Redcliffe's hands.
Martola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Redcliffe lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe with a nice calf kick.
Martola blocks a low kick nicely.
Jab, jab by Martola - just one landing.
Martola tries to clinch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Redcliffe misses with a straight right.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Martola ducks down to avoid it.
Redcliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martola moves away.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the body kick from Martola.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the body kick from Martola.
Martola scores with a nice strike.
Martola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Redcliffe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Martola tries to clinch up but Redcliffe circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Martola has closed the distance and engaged Redcliffe in a clinch.
Redcliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Martola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martola can do to turn this around?
Martola struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands.
Redcliffe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Martola blocks it with crossed arms.
Martola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Martola tries to work over Redcliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Martola is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Redcliffe is fighting off a takedown attempt but Martola is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Redcliffe to the mat. Redcliffe regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Marski Martola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martola with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Martola wants to pass the guard but Redcliffe is keeping the position.
Martola postures up and lands a big shot to Redcliffe's brow.
Martola sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Redcliffe's guard.
Redcliffe wants to improve his position but Martola is controlling well.
Redcliffe missing with punches from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Martola is trying to work for a kimura but Redcliffe is defending well.
Martola is looking to advance position but Redcliffe won't allow it.
Redcliffe wants to get back to full guard but Martola has passed into side control.
Redcliffe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martola wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marski Martola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marski Martola's cut.
That's time! Redcliffe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Redcliffe scores with a jab.
Martola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Redcliffe looks to score with a jab to the body but Martola is just out of range.
Redcliffe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Martola's corner calls for a 1-2. Martola obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Martola bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Redcliffe blocks the low kick.
Martola dips to his left and cracks Redcliffe with an uppercut!
Redcliffe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A big left from Redcliffe misses.
Redcliffe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martola clobbers Redcliffe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Martola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Martola. #T1#
Martola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Martola throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redcliffe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Martola misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Martola tenderised Redcliffe's leg. Redcliffe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Martola misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe delivers a nice body kick.
Martola throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Redcliffe punishes Martola's body with a nice straight punch.
Martola fails with a takedown attempt.
Martola dives in for a single leg takedown but Redcliffe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Redcliffe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Redcliffe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Martola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Martola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Redcliffe's head backwards.
A head kick misses from Redcliffe. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martola scores with a hook.
Martola digs a good body shot into Redcliffe's ribs.
Martola moves forwards but Redcliffe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Martola avoids the head kick by Redcliffe.
A telegraphed right hand from Redcliffe misses the target. #CL2#
Martola clinches up against the cage.
Redcliffe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redcliffe missing with knees to the body.
Martola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kwame Redcliffe has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Martola gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Redcliffe keeping full guard, as Martola tries to pass.
Redcliffe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Martola stopping the sweep attempt from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is trying to keep Martola in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Martola advances to half guard.
Redcliffe gets full guard.
Martola passes Redcliffe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Martola lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Martola trying to control from half guard but Redcliffe is working away.
Redcliffe tries to get to full guard but Martola has control of the leg.
Redcliffe is trying to control but can't.
Redcliffe regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Redcliffe working for a triangle but Martola defends it easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kwame Redcliffe!
A victorious Kwame Redcliffe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#1126 Kurt v Fred
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Savage defending well as Cholo loads up on a big left hand.
Cholo looks to land a left hand but Savage moved out of range nicely.
Cholo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cholo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from Cholo misses.
Cholo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savage misses with a hook
and Cholo counters with a straight right hand.
Cholo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savage feints and then cracks Cholo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cholo down.
Savage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Savage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cholo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cholo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Savage lands with a straight right. Cholo didn't see that one coming.
Savage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid body kick from Savage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cholo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savage manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Savage moves into the clinch successfully.
Cholo swings wildly with an uppercut but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cholo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Cholo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cholo.
Cholo struggles to land a body shot inside as Savage controls his hands.
A short left from Cholo. #BC2#
Savage breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Savage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cholo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cholo looks to land a right hand but Savage moved out of range.
Cholo moves out of range of the leg kick from Savage.
Savage doesn't manage to clinch there - Cholo circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Savage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cholo moves out of range of the leg kick from Savage.
Cholo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cholo just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Cholo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Savage pushes Cholo away with a front kick.
Savage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cholo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Savage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cholo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage misses with a head kick.
Cholo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cholo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Savage doesn't manage to clinch there - Cholo circles away.
Savage tries to work over Cholo's front leg with a kick but Cholo checks it.
Savage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cholo.
Savage motions for Cholo to come forward. Savage throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Savage throws a shot from downtown. Cholo moves away and avoids it.
Cholo looks to throw the jab but Savage is out of range.
Savage throws a chopping leg kick but Cholo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Savage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cholo.
Savage throws a head kick that misses.
Cholo throws the left hand but Savage avoids the punch easily.
Savage tries to score with a low kick but Cholo moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Savage tries a head kick but it misses.
Cholo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savage is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cholo lands a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like Owen Savage has been cut.
Cholo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Savage throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cholo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Savage blocks a head kick by Cholo.
Savage tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cholo is able to avoid easily.
Savage lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cholo takes a step back to recover.
Danga de danga de dang - Cholo scores with a four punch combination!
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savage looks to score with a jab to the body but Cholo is just out of range.
Savage tries to work over Cholo's front leg with a kick but Cholo checks it.
Cholo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good standup being displayed there by Cholo as he connects with a hook.
Cholo throws a hook but Savage avoids it easily.
Cholo lands a right hook to the body.
Cholo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Cholo jabs Savage to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cholo scores with a jab. Savage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Savage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savage lands a really nice looking cross but Cholo seems unphased.
Savage misses with a body kick.
Cholo lands with a shot to the body.
Savage connects with a nice looking jab.
Donk. Cholo catches Savage right on the button with a cross.
Cholo tries to bum rush Savage with a series of wild strikes but Savage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cholo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Savage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cholo.
Cholo lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cholo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cholo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cholo throws a big shot that misses.
Cholo lands with an uppercut that bounces Savage off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

BIg Cholo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Owen Savage's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cholo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
Cholo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Savage throws a leg kick but Cholo checks it.
A low kick lands for Savage.
Cholo scores with the left hand. Savage knows he should have avoided that one.
Cholo tries to bum rush Savage with a series of wild strikes but Savage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A leg kick checked by Cholo.
Savage lands with a cross.
Cholo throws a hook but Savage avoids it easily.
Savage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Cholo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cholo. Savage does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Savage moves into the clinch successfully.
Cholo slows down the pace here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cholos head. #T1#
Cholo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Savage breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Savage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Cholo misses.
Cholo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savage throws out the jab.
Savage wants to land a leg kick but Cholo is out of range.
A slow jab from Cholo misses its intended target.
Cholo swings for the body but Savage moves out of range.
And Savage responds with a good body kick, but Cholo manages to step out the way in time.
Savage avoids the body shot from Cholo.
Savage blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Savage. #CL2#
Savage clinches with his opponent.
Cholo swings wildly with an uppercut but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cholo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cholo holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T2#
Cholo swings wildly with an uppercut but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cholo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savage misses with a low kick.
Savage avoids the head kick by Cholo.
Savage is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Cholo misses the target.
Savage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cholo throws the left hand but Savage avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage lands with a hook. Cholo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cholo scores with a nice right hand.
Cholo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Savage misses with a low kick.
Savage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cholo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Savage scrambles back to his feet.
Savage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Cholo scores with a jab.
Cholo lands a glancing blow to the side of Savage's head.
BIg Cholo is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Savage.
Savage throws a head kick that misses.
Cholo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Savage circles away quickly and effectively.
Cholo lands a nice shot that snaps Savage's head back.
Cholo cracks Savage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cholo throws a jab but it's blocked by Savage.
Savage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cholo was well out of range. Poor timing from Savage.
Cholo lands with a shot to the body.
Cholo throws a head kick that misses
and Cholo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cholo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cholo missing with a left hand there. Savage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cholo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savage can do to turn this around?
Cholo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savage.
A telegraphed right hand from Cholo misses the target.
Savage with a hook.
A slow jab from Cholo misses its intended target.
Savage throws a counter combo.#T4#
Cholo with a nice cross.
Cholo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savage moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cholo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cholo misses the shot to the body.
Savage throws a big shot that misses.
Cholo looks to land a right hand but Savage moved out of range.
Savage appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cholo checks the leg kick.
Savage throws a sloppy head kick and Cholo moves out of range easily.
Savage moves out of range of the strikes.
Savage throws a counter combo.
Savage moves out of range of the strikes.
Savage on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cholo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Savage's head.
Cholo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Savage. Savage obviously looking to wear him down.
Savage throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cholo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cholo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Savage on the side of 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 BIg Cholo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Owen Savage's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Cholo misses with a looping right.
Cholo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savage.
Savage scores with a punch to the head.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cholo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Savage can pounce on him.
A left lands for Cholo.
Savage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cholo tries to bum rush Savage with a series of wild strikes but Savage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Savage misses with a hook
and Cholo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savage 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.
Cholo loads up on a big right hand but Savage slips the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Savage.
Savage throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Savage rushes Cholo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Savage trying to land knees to the body.
Savage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Savage. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Savage throws a head punch that misses.
Cholo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cholo scores with a hook to the body.
Cholo's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Cholo throws a punch but it's blocked by Savage.
Cholo misses with a punch on the inside.
Cholo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC2#
Savage manages to break the clinch.
Savage throws a chopping leg kick but Cholo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cholo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savage tried to score with a low kick but Cholo checks it.
Savage walks into a stiff left hand from Cholo.
Cholo swings for the body but Savage moves out of range.
Cholo throws a body punch but Savage moves out of range.
Savage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Savage misses.
Good exchange - Cholo coming out on top.
Owen Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cholo digs a good body shot into Savage's ribs.
Cholo thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Cholo. Beautiful body shot.
Cholo takes a swing at Savage's ribcage but misses.
Savage fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cholo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cholo misses with an uppercut
and Savage counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savage throws a chopping leg kick but Cholo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Savage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cholo throws a sloppy head kick and Savage moves out of range easily.
Cholo connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Savage misses. #CL2#
Savage rushes Cholo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cholo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Savage is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Savage is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Owen Savage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Savage tries to stall but Cholo uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T3##BC2#
Savage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Savage avoids the head kick by Cholo.
Cholo swats away the attempt to clinch by Savage.
Cholo feints a jab promting Savage to slip. Cholo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Savage slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cholo misses with an uppercut.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cholo lands with a right hand.
Cholo throws a head kick that misses.
Savage misses with a right hand
letting Cholo counter with a right hand.
Savage with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cholo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Savage.#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!
Cholo scores with a nice right hand.
Cholo throws a hook but Savage avoids it easily.
Savage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cholo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Savage takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cholo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savage throws a hook to the side of Cholo's head but Cholo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cholo is looking to counter punch.
Cholo missing with a left hand there. Savage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cholo throws a head kick that misses.
BIg Cholo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Savage throws a low kick, looking for Cholo's leg but Cholo calmly moves out of range.
Savage misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Cholo - just one landing.
Cholo misses with a straight right.
Savage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Savage throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cholo throws out a loose jab but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cholo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Savage.

And that's the end of the fight!
BIg Cholo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cholo, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BIg Cholo!
A less than humble BIg Cholo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Owen Savage spoke after the fight, saying 'I feel great, that was a great win for me. I'd like to thank my sponsors for making this victory possible. I'm ready for my title shot.'.

Event: FREAKSHOW 1
Date: Jan 01, 2025

#R1#
Andersson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vinge can pounce on him.
Vinge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andersson .
Vinge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Vinge misses the target.
Andersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vinge moves away.
Andersson connects with a nice looking jab.
Andersson throws out a powerful jab.
Andersson looks to throw the jab but Vinge is out of range.
Andersson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Andersson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Vinge counter with a right hand.
Vinge walks into a stiff left hand from Andersson .
Vinge throws an overhand right that lands on Andersson 's shoulder, as Andersson tries to avoid the shot.
Abraham Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson misses with a left hand
letting Vinge counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vinge's head.
Andersson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vinge. Vinge circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andersson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vinge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Vinge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vinge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vinge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1##KD#
Vinge cracks Andersson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Andersson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Vinge finish him? #ROC#Andersson is rocked!
Andersson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vinge throws a big shot that misses.
Andersson looks to land a right hand but Vinge moved out of range.
Vinge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andersson moves away.
It seemed like Andersson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vinge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andersson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vinge scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vinge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andersson .
Andersson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVinge.
Andersson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vinge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andersson connects with a jab.
Vinge throws a leg kick but Andersson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Andersson lands with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Vinge.#T2#
Andersson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andersson takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD#
Vinge lands a big uppercut and Andersson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Andersson looks OK. Vinge waves Andersson back to his feet!
Andersson is still on wobbly legs! Can Vinge finish him?
Andersson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vinge.
Andersson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vinge counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmie Vinge!
A relieved looking Jimmie Vinge 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: SMASH: Honenthal vs Hernandez
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Hisashi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bafote's head.
Hisashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hisashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bafote throws a head kick that misses
and Hisashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hisashi lands a glancing blow to the side of Bafote's head.
Bafote takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bafote throws a lazy head kick
and Hisashi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bafote throws a push kick but Hisashi slaps the foot to one side.
Hisashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hisashi ducks under a wild hook from Bafote.
Bafote tries a head kick but it misses.
Hisashi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bafote throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hisashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bafote uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hisashi.
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!
Bafote is looking to clinch but Hisashi is avoiding it.
Hisashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hisashi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bafote stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hisashi.#T1#
Hisashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hisashi works the jab nicely.
Hisashi lands a jab to Bafote's midsection.
Hisashi scores with a hook to the body. Bafote takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bafote keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hisashi.
Hisashi keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Bafote has Hisashi up against the cage in a clinch.
Hisashi working aggressively here.
Bafote misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hisashi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bafote throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hisashi blocks an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hisashi as Bafote tries to tie him up.
Hisashi stalling against the cage. #T2#
Hisashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bafote misses with a knee strike.
Bafote looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hisashi lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hisashi.
Hisashi stalling in the clinch.
Hisashi avoids a wild elbow strike from Bafote.
Bafote tries a body shot but Hisashi blocks it.
Bafote throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bafote misses with an elbow strike.
Bafote creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bafote tries a body shot but Hisashi blocks it.
Hisashi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bafote throws an elbow but misses.
Bafote tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bafote just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hisashi's brow.
Still in the clinch, Hisashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hisashi pushes Bafote back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bafote misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Hisashi stalls.
Bafote working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hisashi tries a body shot but Bafote blocks it.
Bafote with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bafote looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hisashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hisashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bafote has Hisashi pressed against the cage.
Hisashi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bafote takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hisashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Hisashi breaks from the clinch.
Bafote keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hisashi.
Bafote moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bafote tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hisashi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hisashi scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hisashi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bafote's hands.
Bafote has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hisashi thuds his right hand into Bafote's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheers as Hisashi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bafote doesn't seem phased though.#ROC#Bafote is rocked!
Bafote walks into a jab.
Bafote is still on wobbly legs! Can Hisashi finish him?#CL2#
Bafote has closed the distance and engaged Hisashi in a clinch.
Bafote seems to have recovered his senses.
Hisashi blocks an elbow strike.
Bafote throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bafote fails to land.
Bafote tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hisashi avoids it.
Bafote throws an elbow but it misses.
Bafote looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bafote tries a body shot but Hisashi blocks it.
Hisashi avoids the elbow strike from Bafote, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hisashi blocks a body shot from Bafote.
Hisashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bafotes head.
Hisashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bafote tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hisashi avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akahoshi Hisashi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hisashi cracks Bafote with an open hand slap.
Bafote tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hisashi counters with a nice body shot.
Hisashi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bafote drops his hands momentarily and Hisashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Akahoshi Hisashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hisashi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hisashi lands a jab.
Bafote takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hisashi.
Hisashi lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bafote is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akahoshi Hisashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Hisashi connects with a crisp jab.
Bafote looks to clinch
and Hisashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hisashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hisashi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Hisashi jabs Bafote right on the nose. Bafote blinks but takes it well.
Bafote tries to clinch but Hisashi is having none of it.
Hisashi keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Hisashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bafote blocks a jab.
Hisashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hisashi slips a jab from Bafote.
Hisashi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bafote! But no joy.
Hisashi moves out of range as Bafote strikes.
Bafote wants to clinch up but Hisashi keeps it at a distance.
Hisashi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hisashi cracks Bafote with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bafote looks to land a right hand but Hisashi moved out of range.
It looked like Hisashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bafote takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hisashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bafote can do to turn this around?
Hisashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bafote misses the jab.#T2#
Hisashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hisashi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bafote moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Decent striking displayed by Hisashi there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bafote avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hisashi misses the jab.
Bafote throws out a counter right but Hisashi avoids it with no problem.
We've been told by Hisashi's head coaches at BKC Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hisashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bafote closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Hisashi to counter with a crisp jab.
Bafote throws an off balance right hand
and Hisashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Bafote displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hisashi throws out the jab. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hisashi scores with a shot to the side of Bafote's head. #T3#
Bafote tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bafote letting Hisashi take a breather here.
Bafote swings wildly with an uppercut but Hisashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bafote pushes off an throws an elbow but Hisashi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bafote lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bafote misses with a knee to the head.
Hisashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Hisashi lands a right hand.
Hisashi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bafote throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hisashi has Bafote pushed against the cage.
Hisashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bafote with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bafote swings wildly with an uppercut but Hisashi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Bafote lands with a light punch inside.
Hisashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bafote backwards.
Bafote blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bafote misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hisashi.
Bafote tries to land knees in the clinch but Hisashi avoids the damage to the body.
Bafote's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bafote throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hisashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Bafote backwards.
Hisashi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hisashi lands a body shot.
Hisashi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bafote tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hisashi missing with knees to the body.
Akahoshi Hisashi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Hisashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hisashi gets through Bafote's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bafote misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bafote tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hisashi's elbow.
Bafote is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hisashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bafote backwards.
Bafote's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akahoshi Hisashi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bafote tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hisashi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bafote tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bafote takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bafote is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hisashi connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hisashi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Bafote.
Bafote avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch lands to the side of Bafote 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Bafote is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Hisashi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hisashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bafote uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hisashi.
Hisashi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bafote takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bafote staying out of range there.
Hisashi feints and then cracks Bafote's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bafote down.
Hisashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bafote is looking to clinch but Hisashi is avoiding it.
Bafote doesn't manage to clinch there - Hisashi circles away. #CL2#
Bafote forces Hisashi back against the cage and clinches.
Hisashi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bafote lands an elbow just above Hisashi 's eye. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bafote.
Bafote content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bafote misses with an elbow strike.
Bafote fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hisashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bafote lands an elbow inside that Hisashi shrugs off.
Bafote misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hisashi blocks an elbow strike from Bafote.
Hisashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hisashi blocks an elbow strike from Bafote.
Hisashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hisashi with a knee to the head.
A short right from Hisashi on the inside.
Bafote throws a punch but it's blocked by Hisashi.
Bafote tries to land knees in the clinch but Hisashi avoids the damage to the body.
Hisashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Hisashi blocks the elbow strike.
Hisashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Bafote tries to land a knee to the head but Hisashi blocks with his arms. #T3#
Bafote misses with some punches.
Hisashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bafote pushes off an throws an elbow but Hisashi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hisashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bafote misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bafote with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short left from Hisashi.
Hisashi lands a nice uppercut.
Bafote missing with knees to the body.
Bafote looking to slow down the pace here.
Hisashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hisashi has Bafote pressed against the cage. Bafote drops his hands and Hisashi takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Bafote tumbling to the canvas! Hisashi rains down with more punches but Bafote was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Hisashi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akahoshi Hisashi!

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