Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2025

#R1#
Kish connects with a leg kick.
Grappling fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Grappling closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kish quickly recovers to half guard.
Kish is refusing to be controlled, as Grappling sits in half guard.
Grappling missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES2#
Kish has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Grappling is on him like a limpet, forcing Kish back against the cage.
Kish tries to work over Grappling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kish lands with a left to the head.
Kish lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grappling backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grappling is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Kish on the inside.
Kish lands with a light punch inside.
Grappling looking for a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kish takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Kish fails to land. #T1#
Kish takes a shot to the head.
Grappling tries a body shot but Kish blocks it.
Kish tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grappling's elbow.
Grappling has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kish avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Grappling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kish throws a head punch that misses.
Kish lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grappling backwards.
Grappling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kish lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD#
Grappling lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Kish has one foot on Grappling's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grappling tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kish swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Kish was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grappling drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ford Kish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grappling throws a body punch but Kish moves out of range.
Grappling swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kish feints the counter takedown.
Grappling throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kish is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grappling with a body shot.#T2##CL2#
Kish gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kish lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Old Grappling has been cut.
A bit of stalling here from Kish.
A bit of stalling here from Kish.
Kish lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kish lands an elbow inside.
Grappling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grappling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kish's elbow.
Nice elbow from Kish.
Grappling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kish is defending well against a takedown attempt.
I was talking to Grappling's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kish misses with some punches.
Kish misses with a punch on the inside.
Kish's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Grappling swings wildly with an uppercut but Kish uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kish has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grappling seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kish can turn it around.#T3#
Kish lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Grappling backwards.
Grappling goes for a takedown attempt but Kish pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kish throws a front kick aimed at Grappling's knee but Grappling avoids it well.
Grappling is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kish throws a hook but Grappling blocks it.
Kish lands a really nice looking cross but Grappling seems unphased. #CUT2#Old Grappling's cut is getting worse.
Grappling misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grappling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kish manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kish appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grappling with a poor takedown
and Kish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kish staying out of range there.#T4#
Grappling fails with the takedown
and Kish counters with a straight right hand.
Grappling misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Kish to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Grappling is rocked!
A jab from Kish misses.
Grappling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kish.
Kish feints the counter takedown.
Kish lands a head shot.
Oh Grappling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Old Grappling's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kish lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Grappling head around and knocks him out cold! Kish hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ford Kish!
Ford Kish looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'How I feel after a win? I feel like you feel once you find a dark corner to count the money you got from that 7-11 after pointing a squirt gun in their face. Like an inner city democrat. I mean... like a criminal. Take this mic, I'm out. I get more sense from the CDC than you'.
In defeat, Old Grappling stepped up to the mic, saying 'I didn't expect this result! Congratulations to my opponent. I will train and come back stronger!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2025

#R1#
Magomedsharipov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bissoma.
Magomed Magomedsharipov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Bissoma.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magomedsharipov is defended easily by Bissoma.
Bissoma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedsharipov is breathing heavily.
Magomedsharipov takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #KD2#
Bissoma lands a big uppercut and Magomedsharipov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Magomedsharipov looks OK. Bissoma waves Magomedsharipov back to his feet!#ROC2#Magomedsharipov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bissoma lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Magomedsharipov up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Bissoma from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Magomedsharipov's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yossi Bissoma!
Yossi Bissoma was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Quantou is trying hard to land a takedown here. Signarsson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Signarsson lands with a right hand.
Signarsson misses with a body shot.
Quantou looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC#Quantou is rocked!
Signarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Signarsson engages and cracks Quantou with a massive lead left hook - Quantou tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Signarsson is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gellir Signarsson!
In his post fight interview, Gellir Signarsson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Mo cracks Kant with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#Kant is rocked!
Mo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Kant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kant has his takedown stuffed
and Mo counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Kant to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Mo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marco Mo!
After winning the bout, Marco Mo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Pesonen as he connects with a hook.
Lamotta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pesonen lands a jab.
Pesonen thuds a left hand into Lamotta's body.
Pesonen lands a jab to Lamotta's midsection.
Lamotta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pesonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Pesonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Pesonen lands a nice shot that snaps Lamotta's head back.
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!
Pesonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lamotta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lamotta takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Pesonen tightens his grip and picks Lamotta up, before dumping him to the ground. Lamotta manages to land in guard.
Pesonen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pesonen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lamotta's guard.
Pesonen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lamotta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1##SUB2#
Pesonen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lamotta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pesonen. #SUB2#
Pesonen is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pesonen is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Pesonen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Pesonen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pesonen tries to pass to full mount but Lamotta defends it.
Pesonen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lamotta!
Pesonen controlling the position easily from mount.
Lamotta is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Lamotta has left one of his arms exposed and Pesonen doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Lamotta screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sinatra Pesonen!
The defeated Jon Lamotta had this to say: 'Let's take a moment to praise skibidi toilet for fanum taxing our grimus shakes in ohio'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Dorsey wants to clinch but Lothbrok slips to the side
and Dorsey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lothbrok jabs at Dorsey's body.
Dorsey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lothbrok dodges the punch combination from Dorsey.
A shot to the liver by Lothbrok. Beautiful body shot.
Lothbrok connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dorsey momentarily.
Dorsey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dorsey is breathing heavily.
Lothbrok listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lothbrok lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Dorsey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dorsey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lothbrok manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lothbrok lands a lovely overhand right.
Lothbrok drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Dorsey right on the button. Dorsey goes down! Lothbrok follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Lothbrok gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ragnar Lothbrok!

Event: GAMMA#1129 Ritori v Nikolai
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Rivers swings for the body but Matthew moves out of range.
Matthew lands a head shot.
Some wild striking there from Rivers.
Matthew throwing a counter right hand but Rivers manages to avoid it.
Clint Rivers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers cracks a nice hook into Matthew's ribs.
A big right from Rivers misses.
Rivers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matthew slips a jab from Rivers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Matthew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rivers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rivers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthew. #CL#
Matthew gets a clinch. #T1#
Rivers digs a right hand into Matthew's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matthew's gas tank.
I was talking to Matthew's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Matthew avoiding damage as Rivers throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Matthew scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matthew lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matthew is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Matthew scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivers.
Matthew gets through Rivers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matthew.
Matthew misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rivers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Matthew.
Rivers misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rivers fails to land.
Rivers jumps guard but Matthew stands there with Rivers around his waist. Rivers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matthew lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rivers tries to work over Matthew's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matthew throws a head punch that misses.
Rivers jumps guard but Matthew turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Patrick Matthew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clint Rivers.
Rivers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthew misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matthew lands a left hand. #T2#
Matthew makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rivers blocks an uppercut.
Rivers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matthew swings wildly with an uppercut but Rivers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthew working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rivers scores with a hook to the body.
Matthew lands an uppercut.
Matthew goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matthew misses with a punch on the inside.
Rivers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rivers wants a takedown.
A hook to the body from Matthew.
Nice body punch from Matthew.
Matthew throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rivers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rivers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rivers blocks an uppercut.
Matthew struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivers controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthew.
Rivers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Matthew avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matthew lands a body punch.
Rivers looks winded!#T3#
Matthew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rivers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matthew lands with a right to the head.
Rivers tries to work over Matthew's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matthew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matthew lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Rivers missing with knees to the body.
Matthew tries a body shot but Rivers blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rivers.
Rivers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matthews head.
Rivers is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Matthew is defending well.
Rivers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthew lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Rivers misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Matthew scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rivers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matthew working aggressively here.
Matthew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matthew misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matthew can't find room to land a body shot as Rivers controls the action.
Rivers works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matthew makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers tries to throw a body punch but Matthew avoids it by throwing Rivers back against the cage. #T4#
Matthew misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matthew misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthew.
Matthew tries to throw a body punch but Rivers avoids it by throwing Matthew back against the cage.
Matthew tries to throw a body punch but Rivers avoids it by throwing Matthew back against the cage. #BC2#
Rivers breaks the clinch.
Rivers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matthew counters with a straight right hand.
Rivers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivers doesn't manage to clinch there - Matthew circles away.
As Rivers backs away, Matthew returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rivers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matthew.
Rivers tries to close the distance and clinch but Matthew swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rivers's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rivers duly obliges.
Matthew avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matthew takes a swing at Rivers's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Matthew dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rivers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rivers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rivers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matthew swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rivers 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.
Rivers slips a jab from Matthew.
Rivers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rivers.
Matthew connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rivers. Rivers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matthew. That's going to slow Rivers down.
Rivers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matthew is looking to counter punch.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Rivers misses the target.
Matthew with a nice cross.
Rivers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthew manages to avoid it.
Matthew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matthew feinted with a counter takedown.
Rivers lands a glancing blow to the side of Matthew's head.
Rivers throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Matthew to counter with a crisp jab.
Rivers misses with a right hand #TD#
and Matthew counters with a single leg into guard. Rivers didn't expect that.
Rivers trying to keep a closed guard but Matthew is proving a slippery customer.
Matthew won't allow Rivers to sweep him here. #T2#
Rivers is trying to hold Matthew in close to prevent damage but Matthew has managed to pass into half guard.
Rivers regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rivers wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rivers tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Rivers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rivers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rivers wants to sweep here but Matthew controlling him for the moment.
Matthew postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rivers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Matthew is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Matthew does it's job there.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rivers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Clint Rivers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rivers lands with a nice body punch.
Rivers misses with a hook #TD#
and Matthew counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Matthew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivers can do to turn this around?
Rivers wants to sweep here but Matthew controlling him for the moment.
Matthew wants to stand but Rivers has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rivers is trying to control the position but Matthew postures up.
Rivers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Matthew dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rivers loads up on a big right hand but Matthew slips the punch.
Patrick Matthew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matthew connects with a solid leg kick.
Rivers takes a swing at Matthew's ribcage but misses.
Rivers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rivers works over Matthew's head and body with a nice combination.
Matthew misses with a hook. Rivers ducked under it nicely.
Rivers looks to land a combination but Matthew avoids it well.
Rivers throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthew moves away from the strike by Rivers.
Rivers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthew was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivers.
Rivers throws a body punch but Matthew moves out of range.
Rivers jabs Matthew to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1##TD2#
Rivers closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Matthew throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Rivers connects with a body shot that sends Matthew's belly button to the back.
Rivers shoots in for a takedown but Matthew shows good takedown defense.
Clint Rivers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rivers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matthew avoids the body shot from Rivers.
It looked like Matthew wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Matthew ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Matthew was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rivers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Rivers - just one landing.
Matthew on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Matthew loads up on a big right hand but Rivers slips the punch.
Matthew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rivers.
Matthew throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rivers scores with a sloppy right hand. Matthew should have avoided that one.
Rivers throws a right hand that Matthew ducks under and follows up with a left that Matthew also avoids with ease.
Matthew feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rivers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Matthew counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rivers! #SU#
Matthew stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rivers throws out a loose jab but Matthew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers misses with a left hand
letting Matthew counter with a right hand.
Matthew ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
Matthew scores with a jab. Rivers acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Rivers slips a jab from Matthew.
Rivers with a nice cross.
Matthew checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Matthew on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matthew misses with a wild body shot.
Rivers misses with an uppercut.
Matthew on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good work by Matthew as he checks the leg kick.
Rivers misses with a right hand
letting Matthew counter with a right hand.
Matthew walks into a jab.
Matthew on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matthew uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rivers.#T4#
Rivers swings for the body but Matthew moves out of range.
Clint Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rivers throws a front kick aimed at Matthew's knee but Matthew avoids it well.
Matthew slips under a jab from Rivers.
Rivers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matthew.
Matthew fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rivers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rivers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthew lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice combination there by Matthew.
Rivers lands a head shot.
Matthew cracks Rivers with a good jab.
Matthew tries to close the distance and clinch but Rivers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clint Rivers.
I think Matthew has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Matthew!
A less than humble Patrick Matthew misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: GAMMA#1129 Ritori v Nikolai
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
River thuds a left hand into Shigaraki's body.
A head kick misses from Shigaraki.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Shigaraki does a little dance to reset his feet.
River tries to close the distance and clinch but Shigaraki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shigaraki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
River drives through and clinches with Shigaraki against the cage.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shigaraki's elbow.
Shigaraki tries to pull guard but River holds him up against the cage and eventually Shigaraki drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shigaraki is defending well for now.
River tries to land knees in the clinch but Shigaraki avoids the damage to the body.
River takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Shigaraki jumps guard.
Shigaraki trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Shigaraki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
River wants to get up but he can't break Shigaraki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1##SUB2#
Shigaraki working for a triangle but River defends it easily. #SUB2#
Shigaraki is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! River has his hands clasped together but Shigaraki extends and breaks River's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Shigaraki.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tomura Shigaraki!

Event: GAMMA#1129 Ritori v Nikolai
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Taïa wants to clinch.
It seemed like Thorsby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taïa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thorsby sprawls well. Thorsby wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taïa gets slowly back to his feet.
Baariq Taïa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorsby's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taïa under the eye.#CUT2#It looks like Baariq Taïa has been cut.
Thorsby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thorsby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Thorsby as Taïa shoots in.
Taïa walks into a stiff left hand from Thorsby.
No joy there for Taïa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby stuns Taïa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thorsby gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taïa.
Taïa jabs at Thorsby's body.
Taïa swings widly with a right hand
and Thorsby counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taïa tries to clinch
and Thorsby counters with a nice uppercut.
Taïa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baariq Taïa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taïa, as that shot connected. #CL#
Taïa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thorsby, pushing him back against the cage.
Thorsby swings wildly with an uppercut but Taïa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taïa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thorsby gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Taïa has been working on his balance at Mentor Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Thorsby.
Taïa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thorsby avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Thorsby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thorsby throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thorsby connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Taïa momentarily.
A big left from Thorsby misses. #TD#
Taïa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thorsby to the mat! Thorsby manages to get full guard.

Thorsby pushes Taïa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Taïa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thorsby was covering up waiting for the punch and Taïa finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T2#
Taïa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Thorsby looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thorsby looking for a sweep. Not yet Thorsby, not yet.
Thorsby keeping full guard, as Taïa tries to pass.
Taïa lands a couple of elbows.
Taïa lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Thorsby escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taïa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taïa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thorsby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taïa.
Taïa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thorsby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taïa lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Taïa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taïa working some strikes from top position.
Taïa with a nice head shot there.
Taïa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taïa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thorsby wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Thorsby is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taïa loads up on a big left hand. Thorsby felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Taïa looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Thorsby can't hide his disappointment, as Taïa celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baariq Taïa!

Event: GAMMA#1129 Ritori v Nikolai
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Richarlison throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Richarlison looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
Magomedov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Magomedov takes one to the chin there.
Magomedov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Zabit Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov is looking to land body kicks.
Richarlison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Magomedov lands with a good body shot.
Magomedov blocks a jab.
Richarlison throws an off balance right hand
and Magomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richarlison misses with a looping left.
Magomedov lands a nice hook to Richarlison's body. Richarlison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Richarlison scores with a body shot.
A big left from Richarlison misses.
Magomedov scores with a body shot.
Magomedov with the inside leg kick.
Richarlison misses with a lunging right hand
and Magomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Richarlison is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Richarlison lands a right hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Richarlison.
Magomedov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chris Richarlison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Magomedov.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richarlison throws out the jab.
Magomedov flicks out a counter leg kick but Richarlison steps away.
Richarlison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magomedov.
Richarlison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Richarlison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magomedov. Magomedov obviously looking to wear him down.
Richarlison scores with a jab.
Magomedov misses the jab.
Magomedov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Richarlison can pounce on him.
Magomedov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov throws out a leg kick but Richarlison moves out of range and Magomedov only half commits.
Magomedov 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.
Richarlison is looking to chop away at Magomedov's legs.
Magomedov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Magomedov throws the left hand but Richarlison avoids the punch easily.
Donk. Magomedov catches Richarlison right on the button with a cross.
Richarlison misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Richarlison does no damage. #T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Richarlison.
Magomedov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Richarlison moves out of range as Magomedov strikes.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Richarlison lands an overhand right.
Richarlison loads up on a big right hand but Magomedov slips the punch.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richarlison throws a body shot but no joy.
Richarlison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magomedov digs a good hook to Richarlison's body.
Magomedov throws a hook to the side of Richarlison's head but Richarlison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magomedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Richarlison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magomedov moves away.
Magomedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Magomedov. Those never looked like landing.
Richarlison misses with an uppercut. Magomedov saw that one coming.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Magomedov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Richarlison lands a jab to the nose.
A shot to the body from Richarlison misses
and Magomedov counters with a nice body kick.
Magomedov throws a head kick but Richarlison moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
And Richarlison counters with a quick kick to the body but Magomedov blocks it.
Richarlison looks to throw the jab but Magomedov is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Richarlison 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Magomedov drops his hands momentarily and Richarlison takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magomedov misses with a body shot.
Richarlison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Richarlison.
Richarlison is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Richarlison connects with the punch.#CUT#That has opened up Zabit Magomedov's cut even more.
A nice leg kick lands there from Richarlison.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses
and Richarlison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magomedov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T4#
Magomedov throws a body punch but Richarlison moves out of range.
Richarlison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Magomedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richarlison throws a nice outside leg kick.
Richarlison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Richarlison throws a good cross that connects.
Richarlison ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Richarlison cracks Magomedov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Magomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Richarlison connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Magomedov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Richarlison.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Richarlison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richarlison works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Richarlison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zabit Magomedov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Magomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Richarlison at a distance.
Richarlison tests Magomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Richarlison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richarlison moves away.
Richarlison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Richarlison lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#The cut above Zabit Magomedov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Magomedov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Richarlison at a distance.
Richarlison 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.
Richarlison connects with a nice looking jab.
Magomedov throws a head kick but Richarlison moves out of range.
Richarlison has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Richarlison throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Magomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Richarlison connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magomedov scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richarlison throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chris Richarlison is winning the standup battle so far.
Richarlison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Richarlison catches Magomedov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#Zabit Magomedov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Richarlison throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Magomedov misses with a head kick. #T1#
Magomedov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Magomedov drops his hands momentarily and Richarlison takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Richarlison throws a lazy uppercut
and Magomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomedov lands an overhand right.
A lazy left from Richarlison finds it's target.#ROC#Magomedov is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chris Richarlison!
Chris Richarlison was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GAMMA#1130 Petrov v Smith
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Petrov misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith lands a nice looking body kick.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick.
Petrov moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Petrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrov.
Smith scores with a head kick.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Petrov counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Petrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Petrov misses with a hook.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Petrov cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Petrov's knee but Petrov avoids it well.
Petrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Petrov rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith scores with a kick to the midsection.
Petrov misses with a looping right.#T2##CL2#
Smith moves into the clinch.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Petrov as the two fighters clinch.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Petrov's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a body punch.
Smith working aggressively here.
Petrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Petrov into the cage.
Petrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smith looks winded!
Petrov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Petrov.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petrov. #T3#
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
Petrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Petrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Petrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Petrov lands a body shot.
Petrov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Petrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov lands with a right to the head.
Petrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petrov gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Petrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Petrov.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Petrov.
A shot in the inside from Petrov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov is working Smith over against the cage.
Petrov tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Nice body punch from Petrov - that landed with a thud.
Petrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #T4#
A short body shot lands from Petrov as the two fighters clinch.
Petrov works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Smith prevents a body shot from Petrov.
Petrov lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Petrov.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Petrov controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petrov.
Petrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Petrov lands a right hand.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Petrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petrov digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Petrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Petrov lands a left hand.
Petrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Petrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head. #ROC#Smith is rocked!#KD#
Petrov drops Smith onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Smith is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrov finish him?
A short left from Petrov.
Petrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Petrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A short right from Petrov on the inside.
Petrov creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Smith's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Smith drops to his knees and Petrov pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Petrov!
Ivan Petrov retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Ivan Petrov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#1127 Malley v Enqvist
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Mansour looks to land a right hand but Bronte moved out of range.#CL2#
Bronte clinches with his opponent.
Mansour throws a head punch that misses.
Mansour misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mansour has a couple of punches blocked by Bronte.
Mansour blocks an uppercut.
Mansour cracks Bronte with a nice body shot.
Bronte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bronte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bronte misses with a body punch.
Mansour softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mansour scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bronte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bronte is looking to break free of the clinch but Mansour has double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bronte.
A short right from Mansour on the inside.
Bronte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mansour.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mansour misses with the head strike.
Mansour lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bronte prevents a body shot from Mansour.
A head punch on the inside from Mansour fails to land.
Mansour tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mansour working aggressively here. #T1#
Bronte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Bronte.
Bronte looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mansour tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bronte's elbow.
Bronte can't find room to land a body shot as Mansour controls the action.
Mansour tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bronte's elbow.
Mansour throws a punch but it's blocked by Bronte.
Still in the clinch, Bronte scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Seth Mansour has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bronte.
Bronte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bronte misses with some punches. #BC2#
Bronte breaks the clinch.
Bronte misses with a hook.#CL2#
Bronte closes the distance and pushes Mansour back into the cage.
Mansour has a couple of punches blocked by Bronte.
Bronte misses with some punches.
Bronte working aggressively here.
Bronte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mansour lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bronte backwards.
Bronte throws a punch but it's blocked by Mansour.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Bronte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Mansour closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
A short right from Bronte on the inside.
Bronte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mansour misses with some punches.
Bronte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bronte.
Bronte pushes Mansour back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mansour lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mansour lands with a right to the head.
Bronte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bronte lands a nice uppercut.
Mansour tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mansour misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mansour misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mansour fails to land.
Mansour is leaning against Bronte and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bronte lands an uppercut.
Mansour swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bronte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Bronte breaks from the clinch.
Mansour looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mansour fails in his attempt to clinch. #KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Bronte and sends Mansour crashing to the mat! Bronte follows him down to the mat - Mansour regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #T3##SUB2#
Bronte is looking for a kimura but Mansour is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bronte to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Bronte is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mansour is just riding it out for now. Bronte eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mansour is trying to stand up here but Bronte is controlling him well.
Bronte stalling.
Bronte is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bronte looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronte with the ground and pound but Mansour uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bronte wants to pass the guard but Mansour is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bronte's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bronte engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mansour is looking to stand up but Bronte isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronte showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Bronte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Seth Mansour's cut.
That's time! Mansour's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mansour tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bronte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mansour is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Bronte fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mansour, pushing him back against the cage.
Mansour lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bronte backwards.
A hook to the body from Bronte.
Mansour takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Bronte manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bronte.
Bronte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Bronte throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mansour tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bronte is in Mansour's guard.
Bronte passes Mansour's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bronte is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bronte thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mansour's head. #T1##SUB2#
Bronte is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mansour is just riding it out for now. Bronte eventually gives up the hold.
Bronte stops Mansour from getting back to his feet.
Bronte tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mansour knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bronte not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Bronte is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mansour sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Bronte is trying to work for a kimura but Mansour is defending well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bronte throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Bronte is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mansour has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mansour wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Mansour makes his way to full guard, as Bronte worked for a kimura.
Bronte is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Bronte throws a big right hand that misses.
Bronte looking to pass the guard.
Bronte has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bronte controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bronte shoots in for a double leg but Mansour sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bronte takes one on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mansour tries to close the distance and clinch but Bronte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bronte is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice cross by Bronte.
Bronte just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Bronte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bronte drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bronte works Mansour's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Mansour uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronte.
Bronte displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL#
Mansour rushes Bronte and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bronte blocking some punches.
Mansour tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Bronte breaks from the clinch.
Seth Mansour is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mansour fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bronte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mansour blocks a jab.
Mansour throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronte sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Bronte looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mansour is trying to stand back up but Bronte is controlling him
Bronte sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bronte throwing shots but Mansour is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Bronte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Seth Mansour's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Bronte sends Mansour down but not out. Bronte dives into side control looking to finish.
Seth Mansour has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2#Mansour is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Mansour is not content to let Bronte control the position.
Oh Mansour is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bronte misses with the ground and pound.
Mansour seems to have got his legs back now.
Bronte trying to control the position but Mansour is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronte just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Bronte looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Bronte is trying to get an arm triangle but Mansour is defending well. #T1#
Mansour is trying to get back to his feet.
Bronte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mansour keeps working. #SUB2#
Bronte tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Bronte tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Bronte working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mansour is pushing Bronte's head away, looking to escape. Bronte manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Bronte tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Bronte is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mansour knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB2#
Bronte tries for a kimura but Mansour is defending well. #SUB2#
Bronte looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Bronte tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bronte trying to control the position but Mansour is working away. #SUB2#
Bronte swings around for an armbar but Mansour sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bronte's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bronte wants to hit a sweep here but Mansour passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bronte there!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Bronte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bronte 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Bronte!
A relieved looking Bob Bronte 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: GAMMA#1127 Malley v Enqvist
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Li Citra misses with a looping right.
Li Citra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Li Citra throws a jab but it's blocked by Tokugawa.
Li Citra scores with a leg kick.
Li Citra avoids the head kick by Tokugawa.
Li Citra misses with a hook. Tokugawa ducked under it nicely.
Li Citra misses the jab.
As Li Citra backs off Tokugawa throws a huge counter combo but Li Citra manages to avoid it all.
Tokugawa throws a looping overhand right but Li Citra ducks down to avoid it.
Li Citra throws a hook but Tokugawa avoids it easily.
As Li Citra backs off Tokugawa throws a huge counter combo but Li Citra manages to avoid it all.
Li Citra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Li Citra.
Li Citra takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Luca Li Citra has been cut.
Li Citra wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Tokugawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Li Citra.
Li Citra lands with a straight right. Tokugawa didn't see that one coming.
Li Citra takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Li Citra misses with a straight left.
Li Citra with a nice cross.
Tokugawa feints and then cracks Li Citra's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Li Citra down.
Tokugawa misses with a wild body shot.
Tokugawa throws a series of punches but Li Citra moves out of range.
Li Citra throwing a counter right hand but Tokugawa manages to avoid it.
Tokugawa tries to move into range but Li Citra moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Li Citra takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Tokugawa misses.
Tokugawa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Li Citra.
Li Citra scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Li Citra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Li Citra with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Li Citra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tokugawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Li Citra.#T2#
Tokugawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tokugawa lands with a good body shot.
Li Citra scores with a sloppy right hand. Tokugawa should have avoided that one.
Li Citra throws a leg kick
and Tokugawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Li Citra dips to his left and cracks Tokugawa with an uppercut!
Li Citra looks to throw the jab but Tokugawa is out of range.
Luca Li Citra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tokugawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Li Citra on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Li Citra misses.
Tokugawa slips a jab from Li Citra.
Tokugawa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Li Citra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tokugawa.
Li Citra half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tokugawa misses with a head kick.
Li Citra tries to clinch up but Tokugawa circles away and keeps his distance.
Li Citra throws a looping overhand right but Tokugawa ducks down to avoid it.
Tokugawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Li Citra.
Tokugawa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Li Citra throws a hook but Tokugawa avoids it easily.
Tokugawa throws out a counter right but Li Citra avoids it with no problem.
Li Citra checks a low kick from Tokugawa.
Li Citra misses with a left hand
and Tokugawa counters with a good low kick that Li Citra was not able to check.
Tokugawa walks into a jab.
Li Citra finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Li Citra throws a good cross that connects.
Tokugawa swinging wildly here.
Li Citra throwing a counter right hand but Tokugawa manages to avoid it.
Li Citra misses with a left hand
letting Tokugawa counter with a right hand.
Li Citra slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Li Citra takes the fight into the clinch.
Li Citra has Tokugawa pressed against the cage, preventing Tokugawa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tokugawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tokugawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li Citra lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li Citra struggles to land a body shot inside as Tokugawa controls his hands. #T4#
Li Citra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Tokugawa breaks the clinch.
Tokugawa defending well as Li Citra loads up on a big left hand.
Tokugawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Li Citra throws a sloppy head kick and Tokugawa moves out of range easily.
Li Citra throws the left hand but Tokugawa avoids the punch easily.
Li Citra throws a hook but Tokugawa avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Li Citra finds it's target.
Li Citra slips a jab from Tokugawa.
Li Citra is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Donk. Li Citra catches Tokugawa right on the button with a cross.
Li Citra throws a leg kick but Tokugawa checks it.
Tokugawa cracks Li Citra with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#Luca Li Citra's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li Citra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tokugawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Li Citra misses the jab.
Tokugawa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Li Citra thows a leg kick but Tokugawa checks it
and Tokugawa counters with a straight right hand.
Li Citra lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Luca Li Citra will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luca Li Citra's cut.
That's time! Li Citra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Li Citra there.
Tokugawa throws a head kick that misses.
Tokugawa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tokugawa takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Li Citra misses.
Li Citra slips under a jab from Tokugawa.
Li Citra misses with a left hand
letting Tokugawa counter with a right hand.
Li Citra throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Tokugawa counter with a right hand.
Li Citra connects with a looping right hand.
Jab by Li Citra.
A slapping body kick lands there for Li Citra.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Tokugawa.
Luca Li Citra is winning the standup battle so far.
Li Citra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tokugawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Li Citra.
Tokugawa moves out of range as Li Citra throws a body kick.
Donk. Li Citra catches Tokugawa right on the button with a cross.
Li Citra swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Li Citra bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tokugawa's head.
Li Citra swings widly with a right hand
and Tokugawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Li Citra throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tokugawa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tokugawa moves out of range as Li Citra throws a body kick.
Tokugawa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tokugawa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Li Citra.
Tokugawa slips a jab from Li Citra.
Tokugawa throws out a counter right but Li Citra avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Li Citra moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Tokugawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Li Citra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tokugawa.
Li Citra misses with a series of wild punches.
Tokugawa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tokugawa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tokugawa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Li Citra misses with a low kick. #T2#
Li Citra scores with a leg kick.
Tokugawa needs to keep his hands up - Li Citra had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Li Citra.
Tokugawa connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Luca Li Citra's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tokugawa checks a leg kick.
Tokugawa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tokugawa with a jab.
Tokugawa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Li Citra ducks under a wild hook from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Li Citra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Li Citra throws a shot from downtown. Tokugawa moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Tokugawa's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Li Citra misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Tokugawa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tokugawa scores with a spinning back kick!
Li Citra throws a sloppy head kick
and Tokugawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tokugawa drops his hands momentarily and Li Citra takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Li Citra misses with a straight left.
We've been told by Li Citra's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#KD2#
Tokugawa lands a big head kick that sends Li Citra tumbling to the mat! Tokugawa takes a step backwards and waves Li Citra back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Li Citra is rocked!
Tokugawa throws a series of punches but Li Citra avoids them all with ease.
Oh Li Citra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tokugawa throws a body punch but Li Citra moves out of range.
Li Citra seems to have got his legs back now.
Li Citra scoring well with a low kick there.
Li Citra fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tokugawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Li Citra.
A low kick lands for Li Citra.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokugawa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tokugawa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tokugawa connects with a body shot that sends Li Citra's belly button to the back.
Li Citra misses with a few strikes there.
Good work by Li Citra as he checks the leg kick.
Li Citra scores with a decent looking hook.
Tokugawa throws a low kick but Li Citra avoids it.#CL#
Li Citra clinches up with Tokugawa and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Tokugawa tries to work over Li Citra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Li Citra can't find room to land a body shot as Tokugawa controls the action.
Li Citra blocks an uppercut.
Li Citra struggles to land a body shot inside as Tokugawa controls his hands.
Li Citra pushes Tokugawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Tokugawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Li Citra swings widly with a right hand
and Tokugawa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Jeez, Luca Li Citra's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Li Citra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tokugawa throws out the jab.
Li Citra drops his hands momentarily and Tokugawa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kai Tokugawa!
Kai Tokugawa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#1127 Malley v Enqvist
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drop, as that shot connected.
Posey moves away from the strike by Drop.
Drop misses with a looping left.
Posey 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.
Drop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Posey moves into range and clinches up with Drop.
Posey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Posey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Posey with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Martin Drop has been cut.
Posey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drop lands an uppercut.
A short right from Drop on the inside.
Drop can't find room to land a body shot as Posey controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drop.
Drop utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drop missing with knees to the body.
Posey being controlled against the cage.
Drop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Posey looking to throw knees to the head but Drop is blocking nicely.
Drop connects with a nasty looking knee right to Posey 's face. #CUT#It looks like Buster Posey has been cut.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Drop.
Posey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Posey .
Posey misses with a knee to the head.
Posey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drop backwards.
Drop lands with a short shot to the head.
Drop lands a hook to the side of the head.
Posey looking to throw knees to the head but Drop is blocking nicely.
Drop takes a knee right on the jaw!
Posey can't find room to land a body shot as Drop controls the action.
Knees to the body from Drop.
Posey looks winded!
Drop is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Posey is defending well for now.
Drop throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drop connects with a nasty looking knee right to Posey 's face.
Drop blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drop lands a good knee to the midsection. Posey won't want to take too many of those.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drop.
Drop looking to throw knees to the head but Posey is blocking nicely.
Posey tries a knee to the head but Drop blocks it.
Drop misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Posey tries to land knees in the clinch but Drop avoids the damage to the body.
Drop with a knee to the head.
Posey lands with a right to the head.
Drop misses with a knee strike.
Posey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Posey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Drop's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Drop scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Posey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Posey gets through Drop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Drop.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drop.
Drop struggles to land a body shot inside as Posey controls his hands.
Posey misses with a knee strike.
Drop managing to block the knees to the body from Posey .
Stalling in the clinch from Drop.
Posey connects with a knee to the head.
Drop tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Posey scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Drop lands a nice uppercut.
Posey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drop lands a nice knee to the body.
Posey managing to block the knees to the body from Drop.
A knee to the head by Drop.
Drop working Posey over with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drop.
Posey misses with a knee to the head.
Posey missing with knees to the body.
Drop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drop with a knee to the head.
Posey tries to land a knee to the head but Drop blocks with his arms.
Drop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drop lands an uppercut.
Posey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Drop blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Posey .
Posey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drop throws a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drop.
Drop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drop tries a knee to the head but Posey blocks it.
Drop doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drop misses with a knee to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Still in the clinch, Posey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drop lands a shoulder strike.
Posey takes a knee right on the jaw!
Drop with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Posey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Drop has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Drop with a knee to the head.
Posey tries to land knees in the clinch but Drop avoids the damage to the body.
Drop throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Posey blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Posey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drop lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Drop throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drop lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Drop dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Drop walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Posey misses with a right hand
enabling Drop to counter with a crisp jab.
Drop missing with a left hand there. Posey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Posey cracks Drop with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Drop moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Drop.
Drop controlling the action here for a moment.
Drop avoiding damage as Posey throws knees to the body.
Drop tries to land knees in the clinch but Posey avoids the damage to the body.
Posey misses with a knee to the head.
Posey misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drop lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Posey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drop landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Posey is breathing heavily.
Drop misses with a knee to the head.
Drop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Posey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Drop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Posey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Drop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Posey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Posey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Posey misses with a knee to the head.
Drop misses with a knee to the head.
Posey missing with knees to the body.
Drop lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Posey backwards.
Posey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Drop has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Posey letting Drop take a breather here.
Drop gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Drop scores with a knee to the head.
Drop tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drop throws a head punch that misses.
Drop with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Posey avoids it.
Posey looking to throw knees to the head but Drop is blocking nicely. #T2#
Drop misses with a knee to the head.
Posey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Drop blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Posey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Drop fails to land.
Posey avoiding damage as Drop throws knees to the body.
Posey blocking some punches.
Drop throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Posey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drop misses with a knee to the head.
Posey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drop is defending well for now.
Posey with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Posey connects with a nasty looking knee right to Drop's face.
Posey tries a knee to the head but Drop blocks it.
Posey looking to throw knees to the head but Drop is blocking nicely.
Posey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Posey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drop tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Posey avoids it.
Drop can't find room to land a body shot as Posey controls the action. #T3#
Drop with a knee to the head.
Posey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Posey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drop backwards.
Drop blocks a body shot from Posey .
Drop with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Posey pushes Drop back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Posey can do to turn this around?
Posey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Drop blocks it with crossed arms.
Drop lands a nice knee to the body.
Drop tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drop stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Drop presses Posey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Posey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Drop blocks it with crossed arms.
Posey looking to throw knees to the head but Drop is blocking nicely.
Drop creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Drop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Posey backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Drop takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Posey .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Posey misses with a knee strike.
Posey looking to throw knees to the head but Drop is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Drop.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Posey .
Drop trying to land knees to the body.
Drop blocks an uppercut.
Martin Drop has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Drop with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Drop tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Posey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drop or not.
Posey lands with a left to the head.
Posey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Posey tries a knee to the head but Drop blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Martin Drop will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Posey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Buster Posey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drop takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Drop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drop with a hook.
Donk. Drop catches Posey right on the button with a cross.
Drop looks to land a right hand but Posey moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Drop 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.
Drop scores with the left hand. Posey knows he should have avoided that one.
Posey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drop throws a chopping leg kick but Posey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drop, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Posey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Posey throws a leg kick which misses Drop's front leg but catches the back leg as Drop tries to avoid it.
Posey slips a jab from Drop.
A little jabbing left from Posey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drop on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A jab from Drop misses.
Posey is looking to clinch.
A left lands for Drop.
Posey with a hook.
Posey 's corner calls for a 1-2. Posey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Drop.
Posey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Posey throws a leg kick which misses Drop's front leg but catches the back leg as Drop tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Posey clinches up against the cage.
Posey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Drop blocks it with crossed arms.
Drop controlling the action here for a moment.
Posey lands a knee to the head.
Drop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Posey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Posey connects with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Posey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Posey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Posey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Posey avoiding damage as Drop throws knees to the body.
Posey landing knees to the head.
Posey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Posey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drop is defending well for now.
Drop pushes Posey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drop will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Posey up against the cage.
Posey lands a left hand.
Drop looking to throw knees to the head but Posey is blocking nicely.
Drop avoiding damage as Posey throws knees to the body.
Drop missing with knees to the body.
Drop tries to land knees in the clinch but Posey avoids the damage to the body.
Posey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Posey blocks a body shot from Drop. #T3#
Drop landing knees to the head.
Drop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drop tries a knee to the head but Posey blocks it.
Posey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drop.
Drop tries to land a knee to the head but Posey blocks with his arms.
Drop throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Posey blocks it with crossed arms.
Posey tries to land knees in the clinch but Drop avoids the damage to the body.
Posey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Posey with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Posey tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Posey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Posey .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drop.
Posey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Drop.
Posey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Drop lands a knee to the head.
Martin Drop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Posey lands with a right to the head.
Posey struggles to land a body shot inside as Drop controls his hands.
Posey misses with a knee to the head.
Posey misses with some punches.
Posey tries a knee to the head but Drop blocks it.
Posey has a couple of punches blocked by Drop.
Drop lands a knee to the head.
Drop blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Posey .
Posey throws a punch but it's blocked by Drop.
Posey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Posey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drop backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buster Posey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Drop has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Buster Posey !
Buster Posey decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: GAMMA#1127 Malley v Enqvist
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Magomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Magomedov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Renoa Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasbulla Magomedov.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Magomedov avoids it well and moves away.
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magomedov dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Magomedov's head and hops out.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Magomedov is quick to defend against it.#T1#
No luck for Magomedov with that takedown attempt.
Magomedov shoots and misses #TD#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to Magomedov's brow.
Gracie lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gracie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to Magomedov's brow.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Magomedov looking to control.
Magomedov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shut Up & Train!. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gracie lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie connects with a couple of short punches.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Gracie landing with the ground and pound.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Gracie landing with the ground and pound.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Gracie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Magomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Magomedov's legs - danger averted.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie distracts Magomedov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie distracts Magomedov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gracie is working Magomedov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie distracts Magomedov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gracie works over Magomedov with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Magomedov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renoa Gracie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Magomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gracie defends it nicely.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Magomedov sprawls and moves away.
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
Renoa Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasbulla Magomedov.
Gracie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Magomedov avoids it well and moves away.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Magomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gracie wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Magomedov sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Gracie stuffs the takedown attempt from Magomedov. Magomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Magomedov avoids it well and moves away.
Magomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Magomedov won't be happy with that.
Renoa Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomedov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Magomedov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gracie connects with a decent elbow.
Gracie cracks Magomedov with a big elbow.
Magomedov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #ROC#Magomedov is rocked!
Gracie is putting a hurting on Magomedov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Magomedov is still in real trouble! Can Gracie finish him?
Gracie scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Magomedov is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Gracie can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renoa Gracie!
A relieved looking Renoa Gracie 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: GAMMA#1125 Cleever v Petrov
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Hoddle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Babcock looks to land a combination but Hoddle avoids it well.
Babcock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hoddle. That did some damage!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Babcock.#CUT#It looks like Glen Hoddle has been cut.
Hoddle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hoddle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Babcock feinted with a counter takedown.
Hoddle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoddle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Babcock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Babcock.
Babcock has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hoddle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Babcock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoddle shoots and misses
and Babcock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoddle misses with a hook. Babcock ducked under it nicely.
Hoddle tries for a takedown but Babcock circles away easily
and Hoddle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoddle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Babcock.
Babcock moves away from the strike by Hoddle.
Babcock is looking to counter punch.
Hoddle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoddle lands a body shot. #T1#
Hoddle lands with a good body shot.
Hoddle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hoddle misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Babcock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoddle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Babcock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hoddle scrambles back to his feet.
Hoddle throws a head kick that misses #KD#
and Babcock counters with a crisp one two that drops Hoddle! Babcock thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hoddle to his feet! Hoddle is in big trouble!#ROC#Hoddle is rocked!
Glen Hoddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoddle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Babcock counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoddle is still on wobbly legs! Can Babcock finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Glen Hoddle's cut even more.
Babcock drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Hoddle right on the button. Hoddle goes down! Babcock follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Babcock gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Babcock!
Jim Babcock decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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

#R1#
Thorsby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kane.
A low kick from Kane is predictable there
and Thorsby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kane thinking.
We've been told by Kane's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice leg kick from Kane, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorsby moves away from the strike by Kane.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kane crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thorsby - the referee stops the clock and Kane gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thorsby. Kane manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL#
Kane rushes Thorsby and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kane.
Kane misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Thorsby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thorsby blocks a leg kick.
Kane tries to clinch up
letting Thorsby counter with a right hand.
Thorsby scores with a one two! Kane had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thorsby.
Kane looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorsby is just out of range.
Kane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kane looks to throw the jab but Thorsby is out of range. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Kane. That snapped Thorsby's head back.
The fighters circling - Kane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thorsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kane moves away.
Kane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kane looks for the body kick but Thorsby saw that one coming. #CL#
Kane drives through and clinches with Thorsby against the cage.
Kane tries to work over Thorsby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kane misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Kane.
A short right from Kane on the inside.
Thorsby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thorsby blocks a body shot from Kane.
Thorsby takes a shot to the head.
Kane lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Thorsby prevents a body shot from Kane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Thorsby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kane misses with a body shot.
A jab from Thorsby misses.
Kane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorsby. #T2#
Thorsby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kane misses with a low kick as Thorsby jumps back.
Thorsby let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Thorsby.
Kane connects with a body shot that sends Thorsby's belly button to the back.
Kane blocks a head kick by Thorsby.
Thorsby misses with a lunging right hand
and Kane counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Thorsby does no damage.
Thorsby swings for the body but Kane moves out of range.
Thorsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kane moves away.
Thorsby darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kane slips a jab from Thorsby.
Kane swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kane lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thorsby connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kane will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thorsby bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kane's head backwards.
A slow jab from Thorsby misses its intended target. #T3#
Kane is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kane. Thorsby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorsby throws a sloppy body shot
and Kane makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thorsby really felt that one!
Kane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thorsby's hands.
A cross from Kane lands.
Kane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kane staying out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kane lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thorsby has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thorsby and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kane lands a jab to the nose.
Chris Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane slips a straight right by Thorsby.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Kane! Thorsby is out on his feet! Kane rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Thorsby is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Thorsby is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Kane!
Chris Kane decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2024

#R1#
Solanke checks a low kick from Moyer.
Moyer takes one to the side of the head.
Moyer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Solanke pinned against the cage. Solanke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moyer throws a body punch but Solanke moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moyer swings widly with a right hand
and Solanke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Donte Moyer has been cut.
Moyer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Solanke slips a jab from Moyer.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Moyer throws out a powerful jab.
Solanke avoids the body shot from Moyer.
Solanke tries to counter with a clinch but Moyer shakes him off and moves away.
Solanke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moyer on the side of the head.
Moyer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Solanke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moyer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good shot there by Solanke.
Solanke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Solanke walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Moyer drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Solanke swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Moyer's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominic Solanke!

Event: GAMMA#1123 Honorio v Robson
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Matthew gets a clinch.
Matthew throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Matthew fails to land.
Matthew swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Alkum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthew makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matthew misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Alkum wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Matthew misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matthew misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Alkum misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matthew.
A body shot lands from Matthew.
Matthew misses with some punches.
Von Alkum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Alkum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matthew struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Alkum controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthew tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matthew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Alkum is trying to stall.
Von Alkum stalling in the clinch but Matthew improves position. #BC#
Von Alkum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matthew is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Von Alkum takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Matthew digs a good body shot into Von Alkum's ribs.
Matthew dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Von Alkum. That did some damage!
Matthew stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Von Alkum swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matthew tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matthew lands with a shot to the body.
Patrick Matthew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Alkum connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matthew's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Alkum misses the target.
Von Alkum keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matthew misses with an uppercut
and Von Alkum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Matthew throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthew misses with a few strikes there.
Matthew moves into range and connects with a jab.
Matthew misses with a hook. Von Alkum ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Matthew.
Matthew thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Matthew scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matthew throws a jab when Von Alkum was well out of range.
Von Alkum tests Matthew's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Von Alkum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matthew.
A nice leg kick from Matthew, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL#
Von Alkum drives through and clinches with Matthew against the cage.
Matthew has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Von Alkum seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Matthew can turn it around.
Von Alkum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Alkum displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matthew up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Matthew.
Matthew misses with some punches.
Von Alkum is trying to stall.
Von Alkum just leaning against Matthew, taking a breather.
Matthew can't find room to land a body shot as Von Alkum controls the action.
Von Alkum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matthew misses with a body punch.
Matthew misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Matthew. #T3#
Matthew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matthew lands with a short shot to the head.
Von Alkum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matthew misses with some punches.
Matthew misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Alkum tries to break free but Matthew pushes him back against the cage.
Von Alkum blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Von Alkum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matthew throws a series of strikes that have Von Alkum backpedaling.
Von Alkum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matthew.
Von Alkum scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matthew scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Von Alkum doesn't seem bothered though.
Matthew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Alkum manages to avoid it.
Von Alkum is looking to clinch but Matthew is avoiding it.
Matthew appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Von Alkum misses with a body shot.
Matthew swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Von Alkum on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Alkum connects with an inside leg kick.
Matthew takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matthew closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T4#
Von Alkum moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Matthew.
Matthew misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Matthew moves into the clinch.
Matthew throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Alkum. #BC#
Von Alkum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matthew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Alkum.
The fighters circling - Matthew throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Alkum goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Matthew getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab lands there for Matthew.
Nice shot by Von Alkum.
Von Alkum avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Alkum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matthew.
Matthew lands a nice looking body shot.
Von Alkum swings widly with a right hand
and Matthew counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Matthew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Alkum.
It appears Von Alkum was looking to counter with a kick there.
Matthew checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Matthew 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#
Matthew on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Von Alkum. Von Alkum obviously looking to wear him down.
Von Alkum tries a head kick but it misses.
Von Alkum lands with a kick to the temple. Matthew shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Matthew swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matthew cracks Von Alkum with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matthew connects with a body shot.
Matthew chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Alkum can pounce on him.
Matthew looks to land a right hand but Von Alkum moved out of range.
Von Alkum throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matthew counters with a right hand to the body.
Matthew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Alkum was well out of range. Poor timing from Matthew.
A lazy left from Matthew finds it's target.
Matthew thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Alkum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matthew throws out the jab.
Nice jab there from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Von Alkum tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Alkum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matthew.
Von Alkum scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Von Alkum wants to slow Matthew down by chopping away at his legs.
Matthew scores with a nice right hand.
Von Alkum tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matthew is able to avoid easily.
Von Alkum takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matthew throws a series of punches but Von Alkum avoids them all with ease.
Von Alkum throws a looping overhand right but Matthew ducks down to avoid it.
Von Alkum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matthew cracks Von Alkum with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Von Alkum.
A swing and a miss from Von Alkum.
Matthew has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Alkum misses with a body kick.
Matthew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Alkum.
Patrick Matthew seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matthew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Alkum.
Von Alkum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matthew looks to land a left hand but Von Alkum moved out of range nicely.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Matthew finds it's way through Von Alkum's defenses.
Von Alkum cracks Matthew with an open hand slap.
Matthew throws a low kick but Von Alkum avoids it.
Matthew throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Alkum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Von Alkum misses with a head kick.
Von Alkum throws a sloppy head kick and Matthew moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Matthew darts in and clinches Von Alkum up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Matthew fails to land.
Von Alkum taking a breather.
Matthew can't find room to land a body shot as Von Alkum controls the action. #BC#
Von Alkum manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Matthew gets tackled into the cage by Von Alkum. Von Alkum maintains the clinch.
Von Alkum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Alkum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Von Alkum.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Von Alkum blocks an uppercut.
Von Alkum can't find room to land a body shot as Matthew controls the action.
Von Alkum will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Matthew up against the cage.#T3#
A short body shot lands from Matthew as the two fighters clinch.
Von Alkum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matthew swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Alkum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Alkum blocking some punches.
Matthew tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Matthew in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Matthew lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matthew working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matthew misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Von Alkum.
Matthew lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matthew swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matthew misses with some punches.
Matthew blocking some punches.
Von Alkum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matthew lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Alkum.
Matthew lands an uppercut.
Von Alkum just leaning against Matthew, taking a breather. #T4#
Von Alkum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Alkum can't find room to land a body shot as Matthew controls the action.
Von Alkum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Alkum is trying to break free.
Matthew tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Matthew.
Matthew swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Alkum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Alkum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Von Alkum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Von Alkum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Alkum misses with a body punch. #BC#
Von Alkum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matthew throws a hook to the side of Von Alkum's head but Von Alkum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matthew listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matthew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Alkum.
Von Alkum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matthew connects with a solid leg kick.
Matthew connects with a good right hand that stumbles Von Alkum. Von Alkum circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Matthew showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Von Alkum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Von Alkum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthew was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Alkum.
Klaus Von Alkum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patrick Matthew is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matthew slips a straight right by Von Alkum.
Matthew stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Matthew is looking to land body kicks.
Matthew clobbers Von Alkum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Von Alkum misses with a looping right.
That kick from Matthew tenderised Von Alkum's leg. Von Alkum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Von Alkum tries to clinch up.
Matthew lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Matthew moves into range and clinches up with Von Alkum.
Matthew lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthew swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Alkum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matthew lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Von Alkum's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Von Alkum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matthew keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Von Alkum's efforts to push away.
Matthew prevents a body shot from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Patrick Matthew seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Von Alkum has had enough of the clinch but Matthew keeps him there for the moment.
Matthew being controlled against the cage.
Matthew blocks a body shot from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Alkum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matthew's elbow. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Von Alkum leaning against his opponent.
Von Alkum swings wildly with an uppercut but Matthew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Alkum taking a breather.
Von Alkum tries a body shot but Matthew blocks it.
Von Alkum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matthew's elbow.
Von Alkum lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Von Alkum takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Von Alkum lands a hook that snaps the head of Matthew backwards.
Von Alkum stalling in the clinch but Matthew improves position.
Von Alkum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Matthew backwards.
Von Alkum misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Von Alkum tries to work over Matthew's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Alkum tries to throw a body punch but Matthew avoids it by throwing Von Alkum back against the cage.
Von Alkum misses with a punch to the body.
Von Alkum looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Von Alkum is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Matthew prevents a body shot from Von Alkum.
A bit of stalling here from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Alkum misses with the head strike.
Von Alkum tries to break the clinch but Matthew is controlling the position.
Von Alkum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Alkum tries a body shot but Matthew blocks it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matthew cracks Von Alkum with a nice body shot.
Von Alkum misses with a punch to the body.
Matthew lands a body shot.
Von Alkum misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Von Alkum.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Von Alkum can't find room to land a body shot as Matthew controls the action.
Von Alkum misses with a body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Alkum tries to throw a body punch but Matthew avoids it by throwing Von Alkum back against the cage.
Von Alkum tries to throw a body punch but Matthew avoids it by throwing Von Alkum back against the cage.
Matthew lands with a light punch inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Klaus Von Alkum.
Well Matthew 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Matthew!
Patrick Matthew was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GAMMA#1123 Honorio v Robson
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Leon Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Tonioli defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith looks to land a body kick but Tonioli moved away.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Tonioli is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith lands with a cross.
Smith scores with a jab. Tonioli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with some punches.
Tonioli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tonioli tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Tonioli back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonioli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Tonioli prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Tonioli stalling. #T1#
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith blocking some punches.
Tonioli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith tries a body shot but Tonioli blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tonioli misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tonioli fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Tonioli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonioli.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Tonioli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonioli lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonioli blocks an uppercut.
Tonioli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Tonioli swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith tries to work over Tonioli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Smith works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tonioli blocking some punches.
Tonioli tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tonioli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tonioli throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tonioli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tonioli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tonioli leaning against his opponent.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Tonioli.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Tonioli throws a head punch that misses.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Tonioli backwards.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tonioli fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonioli.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tonioli misses with the head strike.
Tonioli misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Tonioli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tonioli swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tonioli has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Tonioli displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toniolis head.
A short right from Smith.
A short right from Smith.
Smith lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonioli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tonioli swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Tonioli blocking some punches.
Tonioli content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Tonioli controls the action.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Tonioli.
Tonioli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith gets through Tonioli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Tonioli controls the action.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Tonioli swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonioli dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tonioli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Tonioli fails to land.
Tonioli blocking some punches.
Tonioli misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Tonioli avoids the body shot from Smith.
Tonioli throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leon Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Tonioli is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tonioli backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Tonioli.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tonioli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tonioli in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T1#
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tonioli backwards. #BC2#
Tonioli breaks the clinch.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tonioli backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Vinicius Tonioli has been cut.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonioli.
Smith tries a body shot but Tonioli blocks it.
Smith misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Tonioli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith lands a jab to Tonioli's midsection.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith sizes up Tonioli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Leon Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tonioli missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tonioli cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tonioli moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Tonioli counters by clinching up.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tonioli can do to turn this around?
A short right from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tonioli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tonioli digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith tries a body shot but Tonioli blocks it.
Tonioli pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonioli misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Tonioli prevents a body shot from Smith.
Tonioli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tonioli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Tonioli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Tonioli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith gets through Tonioli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tonioli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tonioli has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Tonioli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Tonioli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tonioli.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonioli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A short right from Tonioli on the inside.
Tonioli blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Tonioli.
Tonioli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands a body shot.
Tonioli has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Tonioli is trying to stall. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Tonioli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Tonioli.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tonioli backwards.
Tonioli has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Tonioli prevents a body shot from Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Tonioli fails to land.
Smith working aggressively here.
Tonioli misses with some punches.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Tonioli's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Tonioli.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tonioli tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tonioli misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toniolis head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Tonioli's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Smith scores with a body shot.
Leon Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tonioli throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonioli throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Tonioli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith punishes Tonioli's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tonioli blocks the body kick.
Tonioli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Tonioli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Tonioli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonioli's corner calls for a 1-2. Tonioli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tonioli takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Tonioli moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Tonioli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Smith cracks Tonioli with an open hand slap.
Smith explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tonioli lands a slapping body shot.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tonioli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tonioli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Tonioli tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith jabs Tonioli right on the nose. Tonioli blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Smith rushes Tonioli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonioli avoiding damage.
Tonioli misses with some punches.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tonioli swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Tonioli manages to break the clinch.
Tonioli misses with a straight left.
Tonioli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith with a hook.
Tonioli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith with a hook.#T3#
Tonioli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tonioli misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Tonioli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tonioli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith takes a swing at Tonioli's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonioli! But no joy.
Tonioli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith cracks Tonioli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tonioli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonioli takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Smith misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonioli misses the target.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonioli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith slips a straight right by Tonioli.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith scores with a hook.
Tonioli throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range. #CL#
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tonioli, pushing him back against the cage.
Vinicius Tonioli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tonioli misses with some punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Smith!
Leon Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, Knock Out Clothing in his post fight interview.

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#R1#
Posey doesn't manage to clinch there - Bronte circles away.
Bronte blocks a head kick by Posey .
Bronte definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bronte lands a glancing blow to the side of Posey 's head.
Posey looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Bronte drives through and clinches with Posey against the cage.
Posey lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bronte.
Bronte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Posey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Posey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bronte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Posey misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Bronte - that landed with a thud.
Bronte blocks an uppercut.
Posey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bronte blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Bronte fails to land.
Posey takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Posey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Posey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bronte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bronte blocks a body shot from Posey .
Posey 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bronte lands a right hand.
Posey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Posey misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Bronte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bronte blocks an uppercut.
Posey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bronte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Bronte on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bronte.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Posey .
Bronte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Posey backwards. #BC#
Bronte breaks the clinch.
Bronte jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #KD#
Bronte cracks Posey with a big right hand and Posey goes down!#ROC#Posey is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronte is stalling in the full guard.
Posey is still in real trouble! Can Bronte finish him?
Bronte wants to control from the top but Posey keeps moving.
Posey seems to have recovered his senses.
Bronte looking to pass the guard.
Bronte is looking to work some ground and pound but Posey has wrist control.#T2#
Posey keeping moving, preventing Bronte from controlling successfully.
Bronte sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bronte trying to control the position from guard on top but Posey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Posey is looking to stand up but Bronte isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bronte misses with an uppercut. Posey saw that one coming.
Bronte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Posey misses with an uppercut. Bronte saw that one coming.
Bronte walks into a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Posey as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Bronte scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bronte misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#KD#
Bronte lands a left and a right that sends Posey crashing to the canvas! Bronte dives into mount looking to finish!#CUT#It looks like Buster Posey 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!
Bronte postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Posey badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Bronte around the waist but Bronte pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Bronte is the winner by TKO! Bronte jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Bronte!
During a confident post fight interview, Bob Bronte thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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