Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 18 : Kuznecov vs Mendez
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Pettersson moves to clinch but Huang breaks away
and Huang comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Pettersson stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Huang is on him like rabid pit bull! Pettersson slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Huang!
A very excited looking Lee Huang 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: BANZAI COMBAT 15
Date: Apr 05, 2024

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Webb.
Bollo connects with a looping right hand.
Webb slips under a jab.
Webb throws out a loose jab but Bollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Webb checks a leg kick.
Franco Bollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bollo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Webb backs up against the cage.
Webb misses with a body shot.
Webb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bollo.
Bollo throws a poor cross that misses
and Webb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Webb throws a good cross that connects.
Webb throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Webb digs a good body shot into Bollo's ribs.
Bollo misses with a hook.
Webb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bollo throws a leg kick that misses.
Webb ducks under a wild hook from Bollo.
Bollo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Webb scores with a hook to the body. Bollo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Bollo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bollo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Webb.
Webb connects with a right hand. Bollo shakes it off.
Webb takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Webb cracks Bollo with an open hand slap.
Bollo throws an overhand right that lands on Webb's shoulder, as Webb tries to avoid the shot.
Bollo misses with a double jab
and Webb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Webb staying out of range there.
Webb dips to his left and cracks Bollo with an uppercut!#ROC2#Bollo is rocked!
Webb moves in close and cracks Bollo with a massive right hand! Bollo, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Webb!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jerome Webb!

Event: NYF Fight Night 25
Date: Mar 22, 2024

#R1#
Adams throws a solid leg kick but Jacobson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Adams.
Jacobson scores with a nice strike.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Adams moves out of range as Jacobson strikes.
Jacobson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Jacobson lands a head shot.
Jacobson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacobson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown but Jacobson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jacobson is looking to counter punch.
Adams misses with a shot to the body
and Jacobson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jacobson 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.
Adams throws a wild body kick that Jacobson sees coming a mile off.
Adams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jacobson counters with a straight right hand.
Jacobson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobson misses with a straight left.
It looks like Jacobson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
Jacobson loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch.
Jacobson connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Jacobson misses. #T1#
Jacobson throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams.
Adams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
Simon Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams misses with a lunging right hand
and Jacobson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Jacobson misses its intended target.
Adams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jacobson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jacobson defends it nicely.
Adams throws a hook to the side of Jacobson's head but Jacobson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown but Jacobson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marshall Jacobson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Adams.
Jacobson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacobson misses with a hook.
Jacobson throws a hook to the side of Adams's head but Adams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacobson.
Adams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacobson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jacobson as he jumps to the side.
Jacobson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jacobson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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.
Marshall Jacobson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adams.
Jacobson with a jab.
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adams just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams loads up on a big right hand but Jacobson slips the punch.
Jacobson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Adams throws the left hand but Jacobson avoids the punch easily.
Adams misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Adams rushes Jacobson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Jacobson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacobson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jacobson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacobson lands a right hook to the body.
Adams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jacobson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adams walks into a straight right hand from Jacobson.
Adams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacobson was well out of range. Poor timing from Adams.
Jacobson looks to land a combination but Adams avoids it well.
Jacobson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Jacobson misses with a hook.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.
Jacobson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobson.
Adams is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Adams tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jacobson defends well and Adams ends up having to push Jacobson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Adams jabs at Jacobson's body.
Jacobson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Jacobson misses the target.
Jacobson avoids the body shot from Adams.
Adams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacobson.
Adams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Jacobson misses its intended target.
Jacobson moves away from the strike by Adams.
Jacobson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Adams misses.
Jacobson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Adams.
Adams misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Adams throws an off balance right hand
letting Jacobson counter with a right hand.
Jacobson misses with a looping right.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jacobson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Adams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Adams takes a swing at Jacobson's ribcage but misses.
Jacobson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adams is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jacobson rather than just go for the knockout.
A big left from Jacobson misses.
Adams lands a slapping body shot.
Adams tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jacobson ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
Adams slips under a jab from Jacobson.
A big left from Jacobson misses.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Jacobson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jacobson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobson avoids the body shot from Adams.
Jacobson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jacobson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jacobson misses with a hook. Adams ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marshall Jacobson 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#
Jacobson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jacobson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jacobson's sensitive parts.
Adams throws a leg kick
and Jacobson counters with a nice uppercut.
Adams shoots in but no luck this time.
Jacobson is looking to counter punch.
Adams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jacobson swivels and escapes.
Jacobson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams.
Adams missing with a left hand there. Jacobson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adams staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Adams releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jacobson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacobson moves out of range as Adams strikes.
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobson.
Jacobson throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adams takes a swing at Jacobson's ribcage but misses.
Adams falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Jacobson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jacobson ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams lands with a hook. Jacobson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Adams.
Adams throws a shot to the body.
Adams throws a right hand that Jacobson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jacobson also avoids with ease.
Jacobson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jacobson fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Jacobson misses.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobson.
Adams slips a jab from Jacobson.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobson moves away.
Adams throws a body punch but Jacobson moves out of range.
Adams looks to throw the jab but Jacobson is out of range.
Jacobson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adams.
Jacobson throws a lazy right hand but Adams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Jacobson misses.
Adams slips under a jab from Jacobson.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacobson throws out the jab.
Jacobson moves forwards but Adams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Adams swings for the body but Jacobson moves out of range.
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adams! But no joy.#T2#
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Jacobson.
Adams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some wild striking there from Jacobson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams slips a jab from Jacobson.
Adams scores with a hook to the body. Jacobson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jacobson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Adams.
Adams slips a straight right by Jacobson.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobson.
Adams throws a hook to the side of Jacobson's head but Jacobson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacobson lands a nice shot that snaps Adams's head back.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jacobson as he avoids it easily.
Marshall Jacobson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Adams.
Jacobson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams.
Jacobson misses with a hook.
Jacobson misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Jacobson misses its intended target.
Adams appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adams scores with a shot to the body.
Jacobson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adams. #T3#
Jacobson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Adams has time to react.
Adams staying out of range there.
A low kick from Adams misses
and Jacobson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jacobson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Adams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jacobson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Adams.
Adams dives in for a single leg takedown but Jacobson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jacobson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacobson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams.
Jacobson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adams throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Adams.
Adams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Adams misses with a lunging right hand
and Jacobson counters with a left and a right that stings Adams.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobson misses with a straight right.
Adams throws a body punch but Jacobson moves out of range.
Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobson manages to avoid it.
Adams misses with a left hand
and Jacobson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jacobson throws the left hand but Adams avoids the punch easily.
Jacobson scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Adams darts in looking for a takedown but Jacobson gets double underhooks and turns Adams into the cage.
Jacobson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adams swings for the body but Jacobson moves out of range.
Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobson manages to avoid it.
Jacobson throws a looping overhand right but Adams ducks down to avoid it.
Jacobson scores with a hook.
Jacobson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jacobson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marshall Jacobson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jacobson loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch.
Adams slips a straight right by Jacobson.
Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobson manages to avoid it.
Adams staying out of range there.
Adams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jacobson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jacobson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adams scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adams. Adams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Adams is rocked!
Jacobson moves in close and cracks Adams with a massive right hand! Adams, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Jacobson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marshall Jacobson!

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Barboza
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Jukola throws a looping overhand right but Savette ducks down to avoid it.
Savette with a nice calf kick.
Jukola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Savette.
Jukola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savette.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savette! But no joy.
Savette throws a good cross that connects.
Jukola throws a lazy uppercut
and Savette connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jukola.
Savette throws a body shot but no joy.
Jukola scores with a kick to the body.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savette lands a body shot.
Jukola has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savette with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Savette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jukola.
Jukola throws a hook to the side of Savette's head but Savette sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savette fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jukola throws a leg kick
and Savette counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
The fighters circling - Jukola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savette misses with a hook.
A big right from Savette misses.
Savette getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Savette moves forwards but Jukola connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Savette misses.
Jukola takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Savette fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Savette blocks the body kick.
Jukola throws a hook but Savette blocks it.
Savette with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Savette throws a sloppy head kick and Jukola moves out of range easily.
Savette takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Savette tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jukola is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Savette's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukola throws a left and a right that both miss
and Savette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savette gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jukola.
Jukola misses with a straight left. #T2#
No joy there for Jukola, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jukola checks a leg kick.
Jukola has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.
Jukola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jukola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jukola.
Jukola scores with a nice head shot.
Savette lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jukola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jukola misses with a body shot.
Jukola misses with the combination.
Jukola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savette.
Jukola misses with an uppercut
and Savette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Savette lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#Jukola is rocked!
Jukola walks straight into a right hand from Savette - that's dropped him! Savette jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Jukola from any more punishment! Jukola complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jean Paul Savette!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jean Paul Savette thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: CCC 9: BartosiÅ„ski vs Kuznecov
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Svedberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anders Pettersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svedberg throws a head kick that misses.
Pettersson throws a jab when Svedberg was well out of range.
Pettersson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pettersson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pettersson.
Pettersson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Svedberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Pettersson backs off Svedberg throws a huge counter combo but Pettersson manages to avoid it all.
We've been told by Pettersson's head coaches at Vale Tudo NY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pettersson jabs Svedberg right on the nose. Svedberg blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettersson misses with a looping right.
Pettersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Svedberg.
A nice side step and Svedberg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Svedberg is looking to slow Pettersson down with leg kicks.
Pettersson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svedberg.
Pettersson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Svedberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pettersson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pettersson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pettersson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Svedberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Svedberg shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pettersson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Svedberg misses with a looping right.
Pettersson connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#Svedberg is rocked!
Svedberg ducks into an uppercut from Pettersson and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anders Pettersson!
In defeat, Johan Svedberg stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be better!'.

Event: HZN 10 Tenryu v Tuythuhlz
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Csemy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Richardson pushes Csemy up against the cage in a clinch.
Richardson has a couple of punches blocked by Csemy.
Richardson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richardson has a couple of punches blocked by Csemy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Richardson misses with a punch on the inside.
Richardson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Richardson scores with a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Richardson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Richardson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Csemy is looking to break free of the clinch but Richardson has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Csemy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Csemy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Richardson.#CL2#
Richardson pushes Csemy up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Csemy.
Richardson swings wildly with an uppercut but Csemy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Richardson.
Richardson tries to throw a body punch but Csemy avoids it by throwing Richardson back against the cage.
Richardson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Csemy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Csemy is trying to break the clinch but Richardson has him pressed against the cage.
Csemy tries to circle away but Richardson has him pinned against the cage.
Csemy can't break the clinch.
Csemy can't break the clinch.
Csemy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richardson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Csemy backwards. #BC#
Csemy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richardson looks to land a left hand but Csemy moved out of range nicely.
Richardson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Csemy manages to avoid it.
It looked like Csemy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Richardson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Richardson throws a jab when Csemy was well out of range.
Csemy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Richardson's sensitive parts.
Richardson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Csemy lands.#T2#
Csemy scores with a sloppy right hand. Richardson should have avoided that one.
Csemy tries to land a leg kick but Richardson saw it coming and moves away.
Csemy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Richardson blocks the leg kick.
Richardson throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richardson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Csemy tries to score with a low kick but Richardson moves his leg out of the way.
A countering left hand to the body from Richardson misses.
Csemy looks to land a left hand but Richardson moved out of range nicely.
Richardson misses with a looping right.
Richardson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Csemy.
Richardson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Csemy.
Csemy is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Richardson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Csemy.
Csemy is looking to slow Richardson down with leg kicks.
Richardson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Richardson looks to throw the jab but Csemy is out of range.
A punch combination from Csemy misses. #T3#
Csemy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Csemy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Csemy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Richardson. That snapped Csemy's head back.
Richardson ducks under a wild hook from Csemy.#CL2#
Richardson moves into the clinch successfully.
Richardson lands with a short shot to the head.
Richardson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Csemy blocks an uppercut.
Richardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Csemy backwards. #BC#
Csemy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Csemy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Csemy.
Csemy is looking to score with low kicks.
Richardson's corner calls for a 1-2. Richardson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Richardson connects with a right hand. Csemy shakes it off.
Richardson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Csemy scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Csemy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Csemy moves forwards but Richardson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Csemy with a nice cross.
A big right from Richardson misses.
Richardson misses with a straight left.
Csemy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Csemy with a nice calf kick.
Richardson cracks Csemy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Csemy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richardson throws out the jab.
Csemy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Richardson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Csemy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Richardson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Richardson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Richardson misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Csemy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Richardson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richardson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Csemy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Richardson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Csemy moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rick Richardson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Csemy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Csemy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Csemy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richardson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Csemy throws a head kick that misses.
Richardson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Csemy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Richardson misses.
Csemy scores with the left hand. Richardson knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Csemy.
Richardson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marton Csemy is winning the standup battle so far.
Richardson lands a jab to the head.
Csemy swats away the attempt to clinch by Richardson.
A cross from Richardson lands.
Csemy misses the jab.
Richardson misses with a looping left.
Csemy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Richardson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Csemy scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#Csemy is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richardson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oh Csemy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Csemy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Csemy seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Csemy is looking to land body kicks.
Richardson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Richardson connects with a jab.
Csemy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Csemy slips under a jab from Richardson.
Richardson missing with a left hand there. Csemy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Richardson cracks Csemy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Csemy misses with a low kick.
Richardson looks to land a left hand but Csemy moved out of range nicely.
Csemy lands a glancing blow to the side of Richardson's head.
Richardson takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Richardson moves into the clinch.
Richardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Csemy backwards.
Richardson tries to stall but Csemy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Richardson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Richardson is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Csemy has denied him.#BC#
Csemy breaks the clinch. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Csemy cracks Richardson with an open hand slap.
Csemy slips a straight right by Richardson.
Richardson misses with a looping right.
Csemy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Richardson jabs Csemy right on the nose. Csemy blinks but takes it well.
Richardson looks to land a left hand but Csemy moved out of range nicely.
Csemy defending well as Richardson loads up on a big left hand.
Richardson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Richardson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Richardson misses the body punch
and Csemy counters with an outside leg kick.
Csemy feints a jab promting Richardson to slip. Csemy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Richardson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Csemy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Richardson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Richardson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Csemy.
Csemy is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Richardson throws a hook to the side of Csemy's head but Csemy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Csemy lands a leg kick that knocks Richardson off balance momentarily.
Csemy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Richardson is out of range and Csemy settles back down.
Richardson throws the left hand but Csemy avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Csemy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Csemy misses with a hook
letting Richardson counter with a right hand.
Csemy with a nice calf kick.
Richardson 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.
Csemy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Csemy slips a jab from Richardson.
Richardson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richardson lands with a good body shot.
Richardson throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Richardson moves into the clinch.
Csemy blocks a body shot from Richardson.
Richardson working aggressively here.
Richardson throws a punch but it's blocked by Csemy.
Csemy is trying to push Richardson away but Richardson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Csemy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Csemy tries to circle away but Richardson has him pinned against the cage.
Csemy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Richardson.
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!
Richardson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Richardson misses with the head strike.
Richardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Csemy backwards.
A right hand to the body from Richardson.
Richardson has a couple of punches blocked by Csemy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Csemy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Richardson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Richardson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Csemy is trying to break the clinch but Richardson is controlling him.
Richardson throws a punch but it's blocked by Csemy.
Rick Richardson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Richardson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Csemy is trying to break the clinch but Richardson has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Richardson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Csemy cracks Richardson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Csemy throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Richardson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Richardson looks to land a left hand but Csemy moved out of range nicely.
Csemy misses with a straight left.
Csemy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Csemy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Richardson in his tracks.
A head kick misses from Csemy.
Richardson scores with a sloppy right hand. Csemy should have avoided that one.
Richardson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Csemy thuds his right hand into Richardson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Richardson throws a jab but it's blocked by Csemy.
A leg kick checked by Richardson.
Csemy misses with an uppercut. Richardson saw that one coming.
Richardson throws out a loose jab but Csemy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richardson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice body punch from Richardson.
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!
Richardson misses with a hook. Csemy ducked under it nicely.
Csemy slips under a jab.#T1#
Csemy blocks a jab.
Csemy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Richardson looks to throw the jab but Csemy is out of range.
Csemy is looking to counter punch.
Richardson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Csemy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richardson.
Csemy throwing a counter right hand but Richardson manages to avoid it.
Richardson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Richardson misses its intended target.
Csemy scores with a leg kick.
Richardson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Csemy throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Csemy misses.
Richardson tries to clinch but Csemy moves out of range.
Csemy looks to land a right hand but Richardson moved out of range.
It seemed like Richardson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Richardson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Csemy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Richardson is out of range and Csemy settles back down.
Richardson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Csemy. Csemy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marton Csemy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rick Richardson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Richardson throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richardson scores with a sloppy right hand. Csemy should have avoided that one.
Csemy misses with a few strikes there.
Richardson looks to land a left hand but Csemy moved out of range nicely.
Csemy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Csemy misses with a lunging right hand
and Richardson counters with a straight right hand.
Richardson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richardson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Csemy misses with a hook. Richardson ducked under it nicely.
Richardson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Csemy throws a body punch but Richardson moves out of range.
Csemy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Richardson to score with a decent uppercut.
Richardson scores with a jab.
Good work by Richardson as he checks the leg kick.
Csemy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Richardson missing with a left hand there. Csemy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Richardson slips under a jab from Csemy.#T3#
Richardson lands a right hook to the body.
Richardson scores with a hook.
Richardson checks a leg kick nicely.
Csemy throws a leg kick but Richardson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Csemy throws a hook but Richardson avoids it easily.
Csemy throws a jab but it's blocked by Richardson.
Csemy defending well as Richardson loads up on a big left hand.
Csemy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Richardson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Richardson looks to land a right hand but Csemy moved out of range.
Richardson misses the jab.
Richardson misses with an uppercut. Csemy saw that one coming.
Richardson misses the shot to the body.
Csemy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Richardson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Csemy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Richardson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Richardson moves out of range as Csemy strikes.#T4#
Richardson checks a leg kick.
Csemy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Csemy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richardson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Richardson rushes Csemy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Csemy tries to break the clinch but Richardson is controlling the position.
Richardson working aggressively here.
Csemy working aggressively here.
Csemy misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Csemy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richardson blocks a leg kick.
A jab from Richardson finds it's way through Csemy's defenses.
A big left from Csemy misses.
Csemy throws out a loose jab but Richardson uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Richardson darts in and clinches Csemy up against the cage.
Richardson gets through Csemy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Richardson has a couple of punches blocked by Csemy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Richardson!
A relieved looking Rick Richardson 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: Jones vs Boma
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Ro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Savette to score with a decent uppercut.
Ro misses the shot to the body.
Ro misses with a hook. Savette ducked under it nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Ro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Savette takes a swing at Ro's ribcage but misses.
Savette will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savette jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jean Paul Savette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ro throws a right hand that misses
letting Savette counter with a right hand.
Ro looks to clinch
and Savette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Ro is rocked!
Savette throws an overhand right that drops Ro like a sack of potatoes! Savette dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Paul Savette!

Event: HZN 7 Choi v Nomura
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Csemy misses with a shot to the body
and Toivonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Csemy motions for Toivonen to come forward. Csemy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Csemy scores with a hook to the body. Toivonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Csemy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Csemy.
Toivonen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Csemy with a body shot.#CL2#
Toivonen gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Csemy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Csemy is predictable there
and Toivonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Toivonen misses.
Csemy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Csemy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Csemy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toivonen.
Toivonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Csemy punishes Toivonen's body with a nice straight punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick lands for Csemy. #T1#
Toivonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Csemy.
Csemy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Toivonen at a distance.
Csemy looks to score with a jab to the body but Toivonen is just out of range.
It seemed like Toivonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Csemy throws a leg kick
letting Toivonen counter with a right hand.
Csemy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toivonen.
That kick from Csemy tenderised Toivonen's leg. Toivonen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Csemy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Csemy misses with a hook
and Toivonen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Csemy throws a body punch but Toivonen moves out of range.
Toivonen loads up on a big right hand but Csemy slips the punch.
Csemy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Csemy.
Nice shot by Toivonen.
Toivonen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Toivonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Toivonen lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Csemy sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Csemy is looking to wear down Toivonen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Csemy lands a nice shot to the body.
Csemy drops his hands momentarily and Toivonen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Some wild striking there from Toivonen.
Csemy swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
Toivonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Toivonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Toivonen throws a nice looking combination but Csemy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Csemy misses with a combination
and Toivonen counters with a good, hard body kick but Csemy shrugs it off.
Toivonen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big left from Toivonen misses.
Csemy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Csemy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Toivonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Toivonen responds with a good body kick, but Csemy manages to step out the way in time.
Csemy works the jab nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Toivonen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Csemy. Toivonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toivonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Csemy misses with a shot to the body
and Csemy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toivonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Csemy misses with a shot to the body
and Toivonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Csemy scores with a leg kick.
Csemy throws a sloppy body shot
and Toivonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Toivonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Csemy.
Toivonen throws out a counter right but Csemy avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Toivonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Csemy moves away from the strike by Toivonen.
Csemy scores with a nice right hand.
Csemy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Csemy swings for the body but Toivonen moves out of range.
Csemy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Csemy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Toivonen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Csemy with a body shot.
Csemy throws a right hand that misses
and Toivonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Csemy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Csemy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Csemy misses the shot to the body.
Toivonen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Csemy with a body shot.
Toivonen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Toivonen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Csemy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Csemy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Otso Toivonen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Csemy cracks Toivonen with an open hand slap.
Csemy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Toivonen slips a jab from Csemy.
Csemy slips under a jab from Toivonen.
Csemy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC#Toivonen is rocked!
Toivonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Csemy's head backwards.
Toivonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Csemy finish him?
Csemy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toivonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Csemy punishes Toivonen's body with a nice straight punch.
Csemy scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toivonen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Toivonen seems to have recovered his senses.
Csemy throws a combination. Toivonen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Csemy throws the left hand but Toivonen avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Csemy misses the shot to the body.
Csemy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toivonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Csemy.
Toivonen misses the shot to the body.
Csemy misses with a jab to the body
letting Toivonen counter with a right hand.
Csemy wants to slow Toivonen down by chopping away at his legs.
Toivonen slips a straight right by Csemy.
Csemy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Csemy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Csemy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toivonen.
Toivonen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Csemy lands a nice shot to the body.
Toivonen connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Csemy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Toivonen misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Csemy misses its target.
Csemy misses with a wild body shot.
Toivonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Toivonen throws a hook but Csemy avoids it easily.
Csemy with a poor takedown
and Toivonen counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Csemy cracks Toivonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Csemy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toivonen manages to avoid it.
Csemy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Csemy misses with an uppercut. Toivonen saw that one coming.
Toivonen throws a counter combo.
Csemy lands the left hand.
Toivonen takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Csemy lands a nice looking body shot.
Toivonen 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.
Csemy misses the shot to the body.
Toivonen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Toivonen connects with a looping right hand.
A shot to the body from Csemy misses
and Toivonen counters with a straight right hand.
Toivonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toivonen avoids the body shot from Csemy.
Marton Csemy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Csemy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toivonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Csemy.
Csemy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toivonen moves away.
Toivonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Csemy takes a swing at Toivonen's ribcage but misses.
Toivonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Csemy.
Toivonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Csemy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toivonen moves away.
Csemy misses the body punch
and Toivonen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Csemy thinking.
Toivonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Toivonen jabs at Csemy's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Csemy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice side step and Toivonen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Csemy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Toivonen counters with a straight right hand.
Toivonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Csemy.
Csemy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toivonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Toivonen cracks Csemy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#Csemy is rocked!
Toivonen drops Csemy with a naaaaasty hook - Csemy is in real trouble here! Toivonen dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otso Toivonen!
Otso Toivonen is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Otso Toivonen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SPFT #13
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Stromberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacobson.
A punch combination from Jacobson misses.
Jacobson misses the shot to the body.
Stromberg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stromberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacobson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stromberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Jacobson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacobson throws a series of punches but Stromberg moves out of range.
Stromberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to the liver by Jacobson. Beautiful body shot.
Stromberg throws the left hand but Jacobson avoids the punch easily.
Jacobson misses with a body shot
and Stromberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Marshall Jacobson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stromberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stromberg slips under a jab.
Stromberg lands a right hook to the body.
Stromberg looks to land a right hand but Jacobson moved out of range.
Jacobson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stromberg throwing a counter right hand but Jacobson manages to avoid it.
Stromberg misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Jacobson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jacobson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stromberg was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Jacobson does it's job there.
Jacobson takes one to the chin there.
Stromberg misses with a body shot.
Stromberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Jacobson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jacobson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jacobson misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Stromberg tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacobson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stromberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jacobson thinking.
Stromberg throws a jab when Jacobson was well out of range.
Jacobson moves out of range as Stromberg strikes.
Jacobson avoids the body shot from Stromberg.
Jacobson misses with a looping left.
Jacobson scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stromberg ducks under a wild hook from Jacobson.#T2#
Stromberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jacobson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stromberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stromberg throws an overhand right that lands on Jacobson's shoulder, as Jacobson tries to avoid the shot.
Jacobson missing with a left hand there. Stromberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stromberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacobson.
Jacobson misses with a looping left.
Stromberg needs to keep his hands up - Jacobson had a free shot at his head there.
Stromberg throws a lazy right hand but Jacobson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Jacobson misses.
Stromberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobson manages to avoid it.
Stromberg lands a body shot.
Stromberg throws a right hand that misses
and Jacobson counters with a straight right hand.
Stromberg stuns Jacobson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jacobson looks winded!
Nice jab there from Stromberg.
A slow jab from Jacobson misses its intended target. #KD#
Stromberg cracks Jacobson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jacobson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Stromberg finish him? #ROC#Jacobson is rocked!
Jacobson leaves his chin hanging out and Stromberg seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Jacobson crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Georg Stromberg!
A relieved looking Georg Stromberg 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: HZN 4 Machine v Vrana
Date: Jan 26, 2024

#R1#
Csemy looks to land a combination. Benedetti sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Benedetti instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Csemy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Benedetti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Csemy breaks the clinch. #CL#
Benedetti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Csemy, pushing him back against the cage.
Benedetti swings wildly with an uppercut but Csemy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Csemy wants to get back to striking at distance but Benedetti won't allow it.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benedetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Csemy tries to circle away but Benedetti has him pinned against the cage.
Csemy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benedetti misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Benedetti.
Our sources have told us that Benedetti has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Benedetti trying to stall but Csemy improves his position.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Csemy lands with a left to the head.
Csemy scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Benedetti throws a punch but it's blocked by Csemy.
Benedetti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Csemy's efforts to push away.
Benedetti is pressed up against the cage. Csemy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Benedetti down to the mat. Benedetti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Csemy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benedetti. That did some damage!
Csemy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Csemy lands with a hook. Benedetti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Benedetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Csemy.#CL#
Benedetti closes the distance and pushes Csemy back into the cage.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Csemy breaks the clinch.
Csemy lands a right hook to the body.
Csemy looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Benedetti tries to clinch but Csemy is having none of it.
Benedetti tries to clinch up.
Csemy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benedetti.
Benedetti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick lands for Csemy. #CL#
Benedetti rushes Csemy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Csemy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
Csemy is looking to break free of the clinch but Benedetti has double underhooks.
Csemy is trying to break the clinch but Benedetti has him pressed against the cage.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Csemy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benedetti wants to clinch but Csemy slips to the side
letting Csemy counter with a right hand.
Benedetti tries to clinch there but Csemy circles away.
Benedetti tries to close the distance and clinch but Csemy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Benedetti.
Benedetti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benedetti darts in trying to clinch
and Csemy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Csemy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Csemy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Csemy counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Csemy misses.
Benedetti moves in looking to clinch but Csemy pushes him off.
Csemy lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Csemy throws a hook to the side of Benedetti's head but Benedetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benedetti closes the distance but Csemy moves to the side
and Csemy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benedetti moves in looking to clinch but Csemy pushes him off.
Benedetti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Csemy connects with a right hand. Benedetti shakes it off.
Benedetti ducks right into an uppercut from Csemy.
We've been informed that Csemy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Benedetti rushes Csemy and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Csemy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Csemy cracks Benedetti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Csemy has knocked Benedetti down with a huge combo! Csemy steps away and waves a wobbly Benedetti back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Benedetti is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Lorenzo Benedetti has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Csemy gets tackled into the cage by Benedetti. Benedetti maintains the clinch.
Oh Benedetti is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benedetti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benedetti seems to have got his legs back now.
Csemy is trying to break free.
Csemy tries to circle away but Benedetti has him pinned against the cage.
Csemy blocks an uppercut.
Csemy lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Csemy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Csemy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Csemy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benedetti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Csemy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Csemy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Csemy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Csemy's corner calls for a 1-2. Csemy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Benedetti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Csemy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Benedettis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Csemy looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Csemy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benedetti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benedetti tries to clinch there but Csemy circles away.
Benedetti is looking to clinch but Csemy is avoiding it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Benedetti moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Csemy.
Benedetti lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land. #BC2#
Csemy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marton Csemy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lorenzo Benedetti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Csemy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Csemy counters with an outside leg kick.
Benedetti defending well as Csemy loads up on a big left hand.
Benedetti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Csemy.
Csemy misses with a straight right.
Csemy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benedetti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benedetti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Csemy misses with a hook. Benedetti ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti wants to clinch up but Csemy keeps it at a distance.
Csemy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Benedetti tries to clinch up.
Benedetti closes the distance but Csemy moves to the side
enabling Csemy to counter with a crisp jab.
Benedetti tries to clinch but Csemy is having none of it.
Csemy is looking for the big counter here.
Csemy throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Csemy looks to throw the jab but Benedetti is out of range.
Csemy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Csemy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benedetti wants to clinch.
Csemy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Csemy avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Benedetti darts in and clinches Csemy up against the cage.
Csemy blocks an uppercut.
Csemy trying to land knees to the body.
Csemy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Benedetti has him pressed against the cage.
Benedetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Csemy blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Csemy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benedetti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Csemy is trying to counter with his kicks.#CL#
Benedetti closes the distance and pushes Csemy back into the cage.#T2#
Benedetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Csemy wants to break free but Benedetti has control.
Csemy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Benedetti has him pressed against the cage.
Benedetti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Csemy working aggressively here.
Benedetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Csemy is looking for a takedown.
Lorenzo Benedetti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Csemy.
Csemy is trying to break free.
Csemy is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Csemy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Csemy scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Csemy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A swing and a miss from Csemy.
Csemy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Csemy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Csemy.
Csemy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benedetti tries to clinch up but Csemy circles away and keeps his distance.
Csemy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Benedetti tries to clinch but Csemy moves out of range. #T3#
Benedetti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benedetti tries to close the distance and clinch but Csemy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Csemy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Csemy throws a hook to the side of Benedetti's head but Benedetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benedetti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Benedetti darts in trying to clinch
and Csemy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Benedetti doesn't manage to clinch there - Csemy circles away.
Csemy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marton Csemy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Benedetti.
Benedetti closes the distance but Csemy moves to the side
and Csemy counters with an inside leg kick.
Benedetti takes a jab right on the kisser.
A chopping leg kick lands by Csemy.
Benedetti tries to clinch up.
Csemy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti is looking to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti closes the distance but Csemy moves to the side
and Csemy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Benedetti wants to clinch
and Csemy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Csemy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benedetti doesn't seem phased though.
Csemy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Benedetti is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Benedetti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Csemy throws out a counter right but Benedetti avoids it with no problem.
Csemy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Benedetti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benedetti moves in looking to clinch but Csemy pushes him off.
Benedetti moves in looking to clinch but Csemy pushes him off.
Csemy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Benedetti eats them both and turns towards Csemy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Benedetti moves into the clinch.
Benedetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Csemy lands a takedown into guard.
Csemy wants to control from the top but Benedetti keeps moving.
Benedetti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Csemy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marton Csemy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lorenzo Benedetti's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Benedetti tries to clinch up.
Lorenzo Benedetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benedetti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Csemy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Csemy misses with a wild body shot.
Benedetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benedetti tries to clinch but Csemy is having none of it.
Csemy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benedetti.
Csemy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benedetti is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Csemy.
Benedetti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Csemy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benedetti tries to clinch but Csemy is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Csemy keeps the fight on the outside.
Csemy throws a jab but it's blocked by Benedetti.
Csemy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Benedetti moves in looking to clinch but Csemy pushes him off.
Benedetti is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Csemy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Benedetti tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and Csemy counters with a crisp one two that drops Benedetti! Csemy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Benedetti to his feet! Benedetti is in big trouble!#T1#
Benedetti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Csemy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Csemy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benedetti.
Benedetti moves to clinch but Csemy breaks away
letting Csemy counter with a right hand.
Csemy thuds his right hand into Benedetti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Benedetti tries to clinch but Csemy moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Csemy. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benedetti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benedetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benedetti tries to clinch up but Csemy circles away and keeps his distance.
Benedetti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Benedetti takes one to the side of the head.
Csemy keeps the fight on the outside.
Benedetti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Csemy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Benedetti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Csemy swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Csemy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Csemy misses with a looping left.
Csemy lands with an uppercut that bounces Benedetti off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Benedetti clinches up with Csemy and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benedetti keeps control of Csemy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Benedetti fails to land. #BC2#
Csemy manages to break the clinch.
Csemy looks to throw the jab but Benedetti is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Benedetti misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benedetti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Csemy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lorenzo Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedetti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Csemy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Csemy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benedetti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Csemy paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Csemy keeps the fight on the outside.
Benedetti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Benedetti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Csemy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Benedetti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the liver by Csemy. Beautiful body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Csemy. That's going to slow Benedetti down.
Benedetti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Csemy connects with a right hand. Benedetti shakes it off.
Marton Csemy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Benedetti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Csemy throws a lazy right hand but Benedetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Csemy swats away the attempt to clinch by Benedetti.
Benedetti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Csemy works over Benedetti's head and body with a nice combination.
Csemy throws a big shot that misses.
Benedetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benedetti is looking to clinch but Csemy is avoiding it.
Csemy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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!
Benedetti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Benedetti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Csemy swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Benedetti tries to close the distance and clinch but Csemy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Csemy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Csemy keeps the fight on the outside.
Benedetti throws an off balance right hand
and Csemy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benedetti tries to clinch but Csemy moves away
enabling Csemy to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Benedetti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Csemy, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Csemy breaks the clinch.
Csemy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benedetti tries to clinch there but Csemy circles away.
The crowd cheers as Csemy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benedetti doesn't seem phased though.
Benedetti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Csemy scores with a jab.
Benedetti scores with a nice right hand.
Benedetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Csemy.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
Benedetti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Csemy counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benedetti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Csemy misses its intended target.
Benedetti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Csemy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marton Csemy!

Event: SPFT #12
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacobson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Jacobson cracks Johnson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like George Johnson has been cut.
Jacobson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jacobson connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Jacobson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jacobson lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
No joy there for Jacobson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jacobson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Jacobson had a free shot at his head there.
Jacobson lands a jab to the head. #CUT#That has opened up George Johnson's cut even more.
Jacobson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#KD#
Jacobson sends Johnson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jacobson is motioning to the referee to let Johnson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Marshall Jacobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Crack! Jacobson connects with the perfect overhand right and Johnson falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Jacobson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marshall Jacobson!

Event: HFC 80:Akutagawa vs Kruglov 2
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1#
Lo walks into a jab.#CUT#It looks like Mer Lo has been cut.
Savette misses the jab.
Savette with a nice calf kick.
Lo misses with a series of wild punches.
Lo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Savette doesn't seem bothered though.
Lo misses with an uppercut.
Lo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Savette's head coaches at Vale Tudo NY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lo. Savette does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savette.
Savette scores with the left hand. Lo knows he should have avoided that one.
Lo misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Savette holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lo fails to land. #T1#
Lo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Savette prevents a body shot from Lo.
Savette misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lo throws a punch but it's blocked by Savette.
Savette tries to work over Lo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Savette stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Savette breaks the clinch.
Savette takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lo scores with a hook to the body. Savette takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Savette.
Lo misses with a right hand #CL#
and Savette counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lo struggles to land a body shot inside as Savette controls his hands.
Lo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lo throws a punch but it's blocked by Savette. #T2#
Lo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lo scores with a hook to the body.
Lo working aggressively here.
Savette controlling the action here for a moment.
Savette misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savette misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Savette.
Savette throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Los head. #BC#
Savette breaks from the clinch.
Savette buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mer Lo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savette staying out of range there.
Lo doesn't manage to clinch there - Savette circles away.
Savette throws the kick towards the body but Lo avoids it.#T3#
Savette misses with an uppercut. Lo saw that one coming.
Savette avoids a punch combination nicely.
Savette is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lo.
Savette displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lo throws out the jab.
Savette uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lo.#CL2#
Lo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Savette fails to land.
Savette lands a nice uppercut.
Savette stalling in the clinch.
Lo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savette misses with the head strike.
Savette throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Los head.
Savette lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lo backwards. #T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Savette.
Savette stalling against the cage.
Savette lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Savette prevents a body shot from Lo.
Lo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Savette swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savette tries to throw a body punch but Lo avoids it by throwing Savette back against the cage.
Savette misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savette lands a hook that snaps the head of Lo backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lo.
Lo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Savette tries a body shot but Lo blocks it.
Savette misses with some punches.
Lo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Savette misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Savette dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mer Lo's cut.
That's time! Savette's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Savette avoids the body shot from Lo.
Lo scores with a nice right hand.
Savette staying out of range there.
Lo cracks a nice hook into Savette's ribs.
Lo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savette.
Lo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Savette counters by clinching up.
Lo tries to throw a body punch but Savette avoids it by throwing Lo back against the cage. #BC#
Savette's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo misses the shot to the body.
Lo blocks a jab.
Lo punishes Savette's body with a nice straight punch.
Savette swings widly with a right hand
and Lo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Lo looks to land a left hand but Savette moved out of range nicely.
Mer Lo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lo throws a jab but it's blocked by Savette.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lo. Savette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lo misses with a body punch #CL#
and Savette counters by moving into the clinch.
Savette lands a shoulder strike.
Lo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lo tries to throw a body punch but Savette avoids it by throwing Lo back against the cage.
Savette swings wildly with an uppercut but Lo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savette misses with a short punch on the inside.
Savette makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Savette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savette takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Savette with a hook.
Lo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Savette at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Lo.
Savette scores with a sloppy right hand. Lo should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Savette.
Lo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savette slips a straight right by Lo.
Lo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC#Lo is rocked!
Savette fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Lo square on the jaw! Damn, Lo is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jean Paul Savette!

Event: SPPS Evolution 9
Date: Jan 05, 2024

#R1#
Pettersson is looking to clinch but Eye is avoiding it.
Eye ducks under a wild hook from Pettersson.
A little feinted left hand from Eye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pettersson works the jab nicely.
We've been told by Eye's head coaches at BKC Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Eye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pettersson manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Pettersson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Eye lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Eye goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Pettersson.
Pettersson misses with the head strike.
Eye fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eye has a couple of punches blocked by Pettersson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pettersson.
A right handed body shot lands from Eye.
Pettersson cracks Eye with a nice body shot.
Eye throws a head punch that misses.
Eye misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eye tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pettersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Pettersson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pettersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Eye.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pettersson.#T1#
Pettersson tries to work over Eye's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pettersson gets through Eye's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pettersson fails to land.
A short right from Pettersson on the inside.
Pettersson misses with a body punch.
Pettersson lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Eye.
Eye swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pettersson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Eye is keeping busy.
Pettersson tries a body shot but Eye blocks it.
Eye works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Eye misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pettersson can't find room to land a body shot as Eye controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pettersson.
A short left from Pettersson.
Eye tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eye throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Pettersson fails to land.
Pettersson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Eye misses with a punch on the inside.
Pettersson struggles to land a body shot inside as Eye controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eye tries a body shot but Pettersson blocks it.
Eye fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eye swings wildly with an uppercut but Pettersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eye tries to throw a body punch but Pettersson avoids it by throwing Eye back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Pettersson.
Eye tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eye misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pettersson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eye swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Pettersson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eye.
Eye blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pettersson.
Pettersson throws a head punch that misses.
Pettersson tries to throw a body punch but Eye avoids it by throwing Pettersson back against the cage.
Pettersson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eye lands with a short shot to the head.
Pettersson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eye creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pettersson.
Pettersson tries to work over Eye's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pettersson.
Eye tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pettersson's elbow.
A body shot lands from Pettersson.
Pettersson scores a nice knee to the body.
Pettersson misses with a punch to the body.
Eye struggles to land a body shot inside as Pettersson controls his hands.
Eye misses with the head strike.
Pettersson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pettersson lands a shot to the body.
Pettersson gets through Eye's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pettersson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Eye fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pettersson misses with a body punch.
Pettersson works on Eye's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pettersson throws a punch but it's blocked by Eye.
Eye prevents a body shot from Pettersson.
Pettersson misses with the head strike. #T4#
A short uppercut from Pettersson.
Pettersson throws a head punch that misses.
Pettersson throws a head punch that misses.
Eye pushes Pettersson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pettersson.
Eye prevents a body shot from Pettersson.
Eye misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pettersson misses with a punch on the inside.
Eye tries a body shot but Pettersson blocks it.
Eye struggles to land a body shot inside as Pettersson controls his hands.
Pettersson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eyes head.
Eye throws a punch but it's blocked by Pettersson.
Eye lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pettersson.
Eye softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pettersson cracks Eye with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Pettersson.
Pettersson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Pettersson.
Eye lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pettersson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anders Pettersson 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#
Pettersson tries to clinch but Eye moves out of range.
Eye needs to keep his hands up - Pettersson had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#Eye is rocked!
Pettersson throws a right and a left that Eye avoids nicely.
Oh Eye is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
and Pettersson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Eye! He's just covering up as Pettersson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anders Pettersson!

Event: SPFT #10
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Flores misses with an uppercut. Jacobson saw that one coming.
Flores connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Marshall Jacobson has been cut.
Flores catches Jacobson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marshall Jacobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobson bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Flores comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Jacobson falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Jacobson was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Flores!
A very excited looking Ivan Flores 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: SPFT #10
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salamanca.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Salamanca connects with a single shot there.
Salamanca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salamanca tries to clinch
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Salamanca paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Salamanca shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Salamancas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Salamanca shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Charles Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Salamanca.
Smith tries to bum rush Salamanca with a series of wild strikes but Salamanca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith misses with a looping right.#T1#
Salamanca shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Salamanca fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Jose Salamanca has been cut.
Charles Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salamanca with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salamanca has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Salamanca wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jose Salamanca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salamanca closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Salamanca pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Salamanca drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Salamanca tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Salamanca's head.#ROC#Salamanca is rocked!
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Salamanca is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith steps in with a hook that catches Salamanca right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Smith follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Salamanca looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Smith!
A relieved looking Charles Smith 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Csemy scores with a sloppy right hand. Song should have avoided that one.
Song wants to clinch but Csemy slips to the side
and Csemy counters with a straight right hand.
Song falls off balance throwing a combination
and Csemy counters with a nice body shot.
Song wants to clinch.
Song slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Csemy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Song misses with a wild combination.
Song looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jacob Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Song swinging wildly here.
Csemy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Csemy ducks under a wild hook from Song.
A quick step to the side and Csemy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Song tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Csemy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Song walks into a stiff left hand from Csemy.
A good leg kick by Csemy.
Csemy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Song has time to react.
Csemy scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Song. Csemy does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Song has closed the distance and engaged Csemy in a clinch. #BC#
Csemy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Song.
Song walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Song on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Csemy. Csemy obviously looking to wear him down.
Song misses with a lunging right hand
letting Csemy counter with a right hand.
Csemy cracks Song with a good jab.
Csemy feints and then cracks Song's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Song down.
Song throws a right hand that misses
and Csemy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Csemy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Song tries to clinch up.
Csemy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Song looks to throw the jab but Csemy is out of range.
Csemy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Song looks winded!
Song looks to score with a jab to the body but Csemy is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Csemy there.#ROC#Song is rocked!
The crowd cheers as Csemy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Song doesn't seem phased though.
Song is still on wobbly legs! Can Csemy finish him?#T2#
Song doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD#
Csemy catches Song napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Song to the canvas! #SU#
Song is working an open guard so Csemy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Csemy digs a good hook to Song's body.
Csemy throws a pinpoint strike between Song's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Song crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Csemy scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marton Csemy!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2023

#R1#
Csemy scores with a nice head shot.
Csemy throws a hook but Pulilis avoids it easily.
Csemy thuds a left hand into Pulilis's body.
Pulilis 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.
No joy there for Pulilis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Csemy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pulilis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pulilis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Csemy lands a nice hook to Pulilis's body. Pulilis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good shot there by Csemy.
Csemy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Pulilis is rocked!
Pulilis misses with a double jab
and Csemy 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 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marton Csemy!

Event: HFC 77:Von Wild vs Yamasaki
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Magomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Savette defends it nicely.
As Magomedov tries to get set, Savette tries to push him back and clinch up but Magomedov manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Magomedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Savette wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Magomedov wants to work for an arm triangle but Savette is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Savette is controlling Magomedov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Magomedov thows a huge punch but Savette dodges it nicely. #T1##SUB2#
Magomedov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Savette is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savette keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Magomedov is thwarting Savette's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Magomedov seems to be working for a kimura but Savette defends the submission attempt.
Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov misses with a head shot. Savette uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T3#
Savette keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Savette knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magomedov on the ground.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Magomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Savette looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Savette sprawls well. Savette wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Magomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Savette pinned against the cage. Savette gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jean Paul Savette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasbulla Magomedov.
Savette lands with an overhand left.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hasbulla Magomedov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Magomedov looks for a takedown but Savette sprawls well.
Savette seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Magomedov misses with a takedown #CL#
and Savette counters by clinching up.
A right hook to the body lands for Savette.
Savette lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Magomedov successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for subs off his back but Savette has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savette pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savette controlling the pace. #T1#
Magomedov wants to control but Savette is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
We've been informed that Magomedov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Savette is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Magomedov looking for subs from the bottom but Savette mounts him!#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.
Savette prevents Magomedov from getting the reversal.
Savette will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Magomedov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Savette passes into side control, despite Magomedov's attempt to control the position.
Magomedov misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
Savette is staying tight to Magomedov's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Magomedov tries to bench press Savette off him but Savette keeps the position.
Magomedov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for a guillotine here but Savette defends easily. #SU#
Savette stands up and waves to Magomedov to follow him.
Savette fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magomedov.
Hasbulla Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Savette lunges at Magomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magomedov's hand.
Savette defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Jean Paul Savette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasbulla Magomedov.
Magomedov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Savette pinned against the cage. Savette gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Savette. No joy for Magomedov on that attempt.
Savette looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Savette dips to his left and cracks Magomedov with an uppercut!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Savette, as that shot connected.
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomedov with a poor takedown #CL#
and Savette counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Savette breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Savette defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Paul Savette dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Magomedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Savette circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Savette as Magomedov shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Jean Paul Savette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasbulla Magomedov.
Magomedov darts in looking for a takedown but Savette gets double underhooks and turns Magomedov into the cage.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Magomedov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Savette - the referee stops the clock and Magomedov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Savette. Magomedov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Savette lands an overhand right.
Savette connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Hasbulla Magomedov has been cut.
Savette connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#Magomedov is rocked!
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Savette closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Magomedov! Savette dives in looking to finish! Magomedov 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 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Paul Savette!

Event: SPPS Evolution 5
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1##TD#
Joon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Joon lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Joon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pettersson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pettersson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Joon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pettersson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Joon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pettersson passes into side control.
Pettersson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Joon is working hard here to advance position.
Joon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pettersson off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Joon sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Pettersson taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mae Joon!
Our winner, Mae Joon, 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: Drago vs Morimoto - SPFT #7
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Washington moves away from the strike by Jacobson.
A nice side step and Washington releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jacobson throws out a loose jab but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Washington slips under a jab.
Washington lands a nice shot that snaps Jacobson's head back.
Washington shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Raymond Washington has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Washington.
Jacobson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jacobson cracks a nice hook into Washington's ribs.
Jacobson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Washington throws out the jab.
Jacobson throws out a loose jab but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Washington takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Washington misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Jacobson misses the target.
Jacobson slips a jab from Washington.
Washington moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#It looks like Marshall Jacobson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington throws a hook but Jacobson avoids it easily.
A cross from Jacobson lands.
Jacobson scores with a jab.
Jacobson throws a shot from downtown. Washington moves away and avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jacobson looks to throw the jab but Washington is out of range.
Washington misses with a wild combination.
Jacobson throwing a counter right hand but Washington manages to avoid it.
Washington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jacobson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Washington moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Nice cross by Washington.
Washington throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Washington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Washington bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jacobson's head.
Nice shot by Jacobson.
Washington misses with a straight left.
Washington with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jacobson to score with a decent uppercut.
Jacobson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raymond Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington throws out a loose jab but Jacobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jacobson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Washington throws a shot from downtown. Jacobson moves away and avoids it.
Jacobson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#That has opened up Raymond Washington's cut even more.
A jab from Jacobson misses.
Jacobson throws a hook but Washington blocks it.
Washington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobson.
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!
Washington misses with a series of wild punches.
Jacobson tests Washington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Washington swinging wildly here.
Jacobson is looking to counter punch.
Jacobson missing with a left hand there. Washington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacobson was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington.#T2#
No joy there for Washington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacobson scores with a nice head shot.
Washington throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Jacobson misses.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacobson is just out of range.
Jacobson works the jab nicely.
Washington misses with a looping right.
Washington misses with a straight right.
A combination from Washington does no damage.
Washington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jacobson slips a jab and a cross from Washington.
A jab from Jacobson does it's job there.#CUT#The cut above Raymond Washington's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jacobson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacobson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Washington looks winded!
Jab from Jacobson.
Jacobson throws a jab but it's blocked by Washington.
Washington tries to move into range but Jacobson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Washington takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#Raymond Washington's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Washington leaves his chin hanging out and Jacobson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Washington crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marshall Jacobson!

Event: Drago vs Morimoto - SPFT #7
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Tavares changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Salamanca shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Salamanca shoots for a double leg takedown but Tavares sprawls well. He's pushed Salamanca's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Salamanca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salamanca looks for a takedown but Tavares sprawls well.
Salamanca showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tavares. #TD2#
Salamanca gets caught flat footed, as Tavares shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Salamanca has momentary wrist control but Tavares slips an elbow through the middle.
Tavares trying to control but Salamanca is working from the bottom.
Tavares not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Salamanca utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Salamanca trying to control the position here.
Salamanca seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tavares engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tavares throws a big elbow that misses.
Salamanca being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Tavares shoots in and gets a takedown into Salamanca's guard.#T2#
Tavares slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tavares wants to stand but Salamanca is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tavares showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tavares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Tavares looking to sit in guard and control but Salamanca gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tavares keeping moving, preventing Salamanca from controlling successfully.
Tavares has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Salamanca wants to control from the top but Tavares keeps moving.
Tavares pulls Salamanca in close to prevent any damage.
Tavares can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salamanca controls the pace.
Salamanca passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Salamanca tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Salamanca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tavares keeps working.
Salamanca tries to move to full mount but Tavares actually manages to regain half guard. #ES2#
Tavares kicks Salamanca off and gets back to his feet.
Salamanca tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tavares defends well and Salamanca ends up having to push Tavares into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Salamanca sets himself, and Tavares steps forward looking for the clinch! Salamanca avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Salamanca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salamanca is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Tavares successfully pulls guard.
Tavares controlling the position.
Tavares throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tavares throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tavares keeping moving, preventing Salamanca from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Tavares 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#
Tavares misses with a hook
and Tavares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Tavares gets a takedown into half guard.
Salamanca is refusing to be controlled, as Tavares sits in half guard.
Tavares not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salamanca is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Tavares not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tavares not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tavares thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tavares is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Salamanca shoots in but Tavares avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tavares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salamanca shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tavares pinned against the cage. Tavares gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Michael Tavares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salamanca takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #TD2#
Tavares shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Tavares is working for a submission of some sort. #SU2#
Tavares escapes and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Salamanca fails with a takedown attempt.
Tavares is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Salamanca with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Salamanca. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Tavares gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Salamanca to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Tavares is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Salamanca presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Salamanca can't get the takedown.
Salamanca looking for a takedown.
Salamanca is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4##TD2#
Tavares ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tavares no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tavares tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tavares keeping moving, preventing Salamanca from controlling successfully.
Tavares can't keep his opponent in guard - Salamanca advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Salamanca looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Salamanca is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares is squirming around, avoiding Salamanca's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavares has given up his back. Will we see Salamanca going for some submissions?
Tavares tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Tavares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A nice combination there by Tavares. #CUT2#It looks like Jose Salamanca has been cut.
Salamanca shoots and misses #TD2#
and Tavares counters with a single leg into guard. Salamanca didn't expect that. #SU2#
Tavares stands up from Salamanca's guard - Tavares perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tavares shoots in looking for a takedown. Salamanca tries to sprawl out of it but Tavares keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Salamanca manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Tavares manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Salamanca on his heels. He'll look to pass Salamanca's guard now, I'm sure.
Tavares trying to control the position from guard on top but Salamanca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tavares must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Salamanca looking to control. #T1#
Tavares throwing strikes from guard but Salamanca blocks nicely.
Tavares is looking to work some ground and pound but Salamanca has wrist control.
Salamanca is trying to control the position but Tavares postures up.
Salamanca looking to control but Tavares passes into half guard.
Salamanca is trying to maintain the position but Tavares is very close to passing his half guard.
Tavares looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Salamanca with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tavares wants to stand up but Salamanca has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jose Salamanca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tavares takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Tavares is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Salamanca has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tavares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Salamanca's head.
Tavares wants to free his trapped foot but Salamanca is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Michael Tavares has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Tavares is trying to control the action in half guard but Salamanca is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salamanca throws a looping overhand right but Tavares ducks down to avoid it.
Salamanca goes for a double leg but Tavares avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tavares continues to drive forward.
Tavares is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Salamanca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salamanca wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Tavares pulls guard successfully.
Salamanca works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Salamanca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tavares keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tavares trying to control from the bottom.
Salamanca is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tavares keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Salamanca looking to control but Tavares is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tavares is working to get back to half guard.
Salamanca tries to take his opponent's back but Tavares turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Salamanca trying to keep a closed guard but Tavares is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavares trying to control the position from guard on top but Salamanca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Tavares comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tavares 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Tavares!
A very excited looking Michael Tavares 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.

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