Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: C421: Santos vs Kingston
Date: May 25, 2025

#R1#
Kingston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Kingston misses the body punch
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Kingston.
Santos throws a leg kick
and Kingston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Santiago Santos has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingston misses the target.
Santos tries to counter by clinching up but Kingston breaks away and moves out of range.
Kingston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kingston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kingston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kingston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Kingston throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Santos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Santos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kingston.
Santos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kingston wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Santos tries to throw a body punch but Kingston avoids it by throwing Santos back against the cage.
Kingston is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Santos.
Santos lands a hook that snaps the head of Kingston backwards.
Santos misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Santos.
Kingston has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Santos gets through Kingston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Santos tries to work over Kingston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Santos.
Kingston looks winded!
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Santos.
Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Nice body punch from Santos.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Santos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos digs a right hand into Kingston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kingston's gas tank.
Santos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Santos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kingston backwards.
Santos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kingston.
A short right from Santos.
Santos lands a hook that snaps the head of Kingston backwards.
A hook to the body from Santos.
Santos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Santos is working Kingston over against the cage.
Kingston takes a shot to the head.
Santos lands with a short shot to the head.
Santos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Santos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Santos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Santos lands with a left to the head.
Santos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santos misses with some punches.
Kingston has had enough of the clinch but Santos keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Santos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santos lands a body shot.
Santos lands an uppercut.
Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Santos tries to work over Kingston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Santos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Santos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kingstons head.
Santos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Santos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Santos lands with a right to the head.
Kingston working hard to break the clinch.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Kingston controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Santos.
Santos cracks Kingston with a nice body shot.
Santos scores with a shot to the side of Kingston's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Santos.
A short body shot lands from Santos as the two fighters clinch.
Santos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Kingston controls his hands.
Santos lands an uppercut.#T4#
Santos tries to work over Kingston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Santos.
Santos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santos digs a right hand underneath Kingston's ribcage. Kingston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Santos tries to work over Kingston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santos lands with a short shot to the head.
Santos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kingston backwards. #ROC#Kingston is rocked!
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Kingston controls his hands.
Santos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kingston blocking some punches.
Santos lands a right hand.
Kingston is still on wobbly legs! Can Santos finish him?
Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kingston backwards.
Kingston takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingston struggles to land a body shot inside as Santos controls his hands.
Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kingston's elbow.
Kingston tries to break free but Santos pushes him back against the cage.
Kingston seems to have recovered his senses.
Santos lands a shot to the body.
Santos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santiago Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santiago Santos's cut.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Santos lands a nice shot to the body. #CL#
Santos forces Kingston back against the cage and clinches.
Santos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santos lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Santos as the two fighters clinch.
Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Santos lands an uppercut.
Santos lands with a right to the head.
Santos tries to work over Kingston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santos lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Santos.
Santos tries a body shot but Kingston blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Santos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Santos lands a big right hand that drops Kingston! The killer instinct kicks in and Santos finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Santos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santiago Santos!
Santiago Santos retains his heavyweight title!

Event: DMMA 422: Wick v Proh
Date: May 25, 2025

#R1#
Dlask shoots in and drives through. Dantes sprawls well.
Dlask shoots in looking for a takedown but Dantes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dlask's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dantes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dlask.
Dlask showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dantes.
Dlask keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD2#
Dlask closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dantes to the mat! Dantes manages to get full guard.
Dlask working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dlask accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dlask throwing strikes from guard but Dantes blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dantes keeping full guard, as Dlask tries to pass.
Dantes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Dantes is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dlask presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1#
Dlask blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dantes blocks an uppercut.
Dlask looking to slow down the pace here.
Dantes is trying to break the clinch but Dlask has him pressed against the cage.
Dantes misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Dantes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dlask fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dantes avoids it really well and circles away.
Dantes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Edmond Dantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominik Dlask.
Dlask closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dantes circles away.
Dantes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dlask misses with a takedown attempt - Dantes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dlask looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dantes is fending him off so far but Dlask persists. Nope, Dantes circles away and we're back to standing.
Dlask defending well as Dantes loads up on a big left hand. #KD#
Dantes lands a big head kick that sends Dlask tumbling to the mat! Dantes takes a step backwards and waves Dlask back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dlask throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dantes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Dlask is rocked!
Dlask fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Dantes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dlask is still on wobbly legs! Can Dantes finish him?
Dantes is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Dlask hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Edmond Dantes!
Edmond Dantes gave a mention to Nevermore Clothing Co in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2025

#R1#
Kyle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pacquiao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pacquiao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pacquiao misses with a low kick.
Kyle misses with a right hand
and Kyle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kyle misses with a head kick.
Kyle closes the distance and clinches up with Pacquiao, looking for a takedown. Kyle pushes Pacquiao against the cage but Pacquiao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kyle is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kyle.
Kyle misses with a takedown attempt - Pacquiao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judas Kyle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyle misses with a low kick.
Kyle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Kyle doesn't manage to clinch there - Pacquiao circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Pacquiao misses the target.
Nice body punch from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao throws a solid leg kick but Kyle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pacquiao.
Kyle walks into a left hand.
Pacquiao moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kyle dives in and grabs Pacquiao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pacquiao pushes down on Kyle's head and hops out.
Pacquiao throws a big counter combination but Kyle scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kyle shoots in but Pacquiao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Some wild striking there from Pacquiao.
Pacquiao's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pacquiao duly obliges. #T2##CL2#
Kyle closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pacquiao tries to break free but Kyle pushes him back against the cage.
Kyle stalling the fight.
Kyle is working for takedown but Pacquiao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kyle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pacquiao to keep the fight standing.
Kyle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pacquiao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kyle looks winded!#BC#
Pacquiao breaks the clinch. #KD#
Pacquiao cracks Kyle with a big right hand and Kyle goes down!#ROC#Kyle is rocked!
Pacquiao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pacquiao would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kyle is still in real trouble! Can Pacquiao finish him?#SUB2#
Kyle working for submissions but it's allowed Pacquiao to get to half guard. #T3#
Kyle wants to get back to full guard.
Kyle seems to have recovered his senses.
Kyle keeps trying to improve his position.
Kyle flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like Pacquiao is going to stand back up.
Pacquiao prevents Kyle from standing back up.
Pacquiao is keen to just control but Kyle is a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kyle gets full guard.
Pacquiao wants to get up but he can't break Kyle's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pacquiao displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kyle doesn't manage to clinch there - Pacquiao circles away.
Kyle moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Pacquiao dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kyle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pacquiao pinned against the cage. Pacquiao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pacquiao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pacquiao swinging wildly here.
Kyle unleashes a big counter combination but Pacquiao bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pacquiao throws a head kick but Kyle moves out of range.
Manny Pacquiao is winning the standup battle so far.
Kyle has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pacquiao. Kyle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kyle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pacquiao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pacquiao is looking to counter punch.
Kyle avoids the body shot from Pacquiao. #T1#
Kyle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pacquiao as he avoids it easily.
Manny Pacquiao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judas Kyle.
Kyle has his takedown stuffed
and Pacquiao counters with a nice body shot.
Pacquiao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kyle can do to turn this around?
Kyle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pacquiao lands a lovely overhand right.
Pacquiao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pacquiao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kyle fails with the takedown
and Pacquiao counters with a straight right hand.
Judas Kyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyle is breathing heavily.
Pacquiao throws an overhand right that drops Kyle like a sack of potatoes! Pacquiao dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Pacquiao!

Event: C419: Pushkin vs Karlsson
Date: May 18, 2025

#R1#
Tae misses with an uppercut.
Jankovic takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#It looks like Ivan Jankovic has been cut.
Tae looks to land a combination but Jankovic avoids it well.
Jankovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jankovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tae staying out of range there.
Tae misses with a body shot.
Jankovic misses with a hook
and Tae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tae gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tae takes one to the chin there.
Tae fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jankovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Jankovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jankovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Tae.
Tae misses with a lunging right hand
and Jankovic counters with an inside leg kick.
Tae throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Jankovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Tae rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jankovic counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tae jabs Jankovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jankovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Tae.
Tae just misses with a punch to the body.
Tae loads up on a big right hand but Jankovic slips the punch.#T2#
Tae throws a head kick that half lands. #KD2#
Tae drops Jankovic with a beautiful combination! Jankovic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tae is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Jankovic is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jankovic misses with a leg kick
and Tae scores with a counter punch that sends Jankovic to the canvas! Tae smells blood - he's punishing Jankovic with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jankovic has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mabahong Tae!
In his post fight interview, Mabahong Tae started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: C418: Santos vs Dewitt
Date: May 11, 2025

#R1#
Dratchev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kingston! But no joy.
Dratchev throws a low kick but Kingston moves out of range easily.
Kingston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dratchev lands a two punch combo.
Kingston takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dratchev throws the kick towards the body but Kingston avoids it.
Kingston throws an overhand right that lands on Dratchev's shoulder, as Dratchev tries to avoid the shot.
Dratchev throws a lazy head kick
and Kingston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dratchev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Surkho Dratchev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Kingston's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dratchev moves out of range as Kingston strikes.
Dratchev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kingston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dratchev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dratchev thows a leg kick but Kingston checks it
and Kingston counters with a nice uppercut.
Dratchev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingston.
Dratchev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Dratchev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kingston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dratchev somewhat.
Kingston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dratchev shoots in for a double leg but Kingston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dratchev swinging wildly here.
Dratchev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Dratchev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dratchev.#TD#
Dratchev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kingston is trying to escape back to his feet but Dratchev uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Dratchev misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Dratchev is trying to get an arm triangle but Kingston is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dratchev goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kingston rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dratchev's guard! Nice work there by Kingston!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dratchev trying to keep a closed guard but Kingston is proving a slippery customer.
Dratchev looking to control but Kingston passes into half guard.
Kingston is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T3#
Dratchev trying to control here.
Dratchev is doing well to control the position and prevent Kingston from advancing to side control.
Dratchev trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Dratchev actively working from the bottom here.
Dratchev trying to control but Kingston postures up.
Dratchev wants to get back to full guard.
Kingston perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dratchev controlling the position for now.
Kingston has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Sydney Top Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kingston seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dratchev is looking to improve his position.
Dratchev is controlling Kingston's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kingston prevents Dratchev from improving his position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dratchev throws the kick towards the body but Kingston avoids it.
A jab from Dratchev misses.
Kingston avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surkho Dratchev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dratchev.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dratchev.

Kingston throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kingston misses with a straight right.
Dratchev misses the body punch
and Kingston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dratchev is defended easily by Kingston.
Dratchev misses with a hook to the body
and Kingston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dratchev.
Dratchev shoots in looking for a takedown but Kingston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dratchev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Surkho Dratchev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Dratchev.
Dratchev takes a swing at Kingston's ribcage but misses.
Kingston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dratchev misses with a straight right.
Dratchev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kingston.
Kingston moves out of range as Dratchev strikes.
Kingston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dratchev moves away.
Dratchev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kingston scores with a head kick. Dratchev tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dratchev connects with a leg kick.
Dratchev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Kingston misses.
Dratchev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kingston.
Mitch Kingston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Kingston. No joy for Dratchev on that attempt.
Kingston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kingston slaps away a takedown attempt from Dratchev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dratchev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kingston as he avoids it easily.
Kingston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dratchev counters with a three punch combo that has Kingston backing up. Kingston nods at Dratchev to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dratchev shoots in for a takedown but Kingston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kingston throws a shot from downtown. Dratchev moves away and avoids it.
Dratchev misses with a takedown attempt - Kingston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dratchev misses with an uppercut
and Kingston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dratchev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kingston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dratchev somewhat.#T3#
Dratchev tries to clinch up.
Dratchev fails with the takedown.
Jab by Kingston.
Kingston shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kingston attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dratchev lands with a right hand.
Dratchev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kingston.
Kingston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kingston swinging wildly here.
Dratchev throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Dratchev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kingston! But no joy.
Kingston sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A low kick lands for Dratchev.
Kingston slips under a jab.
Dratchev slips a jab from Kingston.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston tries a head kick but it misses.
Kingston misses the shot to the body.
Dratchev throws a leg kick
and Dratchev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dratchev throws a head kick but Kingston moves out of range.
Dratchev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kingston counters with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Kingston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Surkho Dratchev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kingston misses with a head kick.
Dratchev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kingston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dratchev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kingston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dratchev or perhaps it was just good defense by Kingston, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Kingston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dratchev throws a sloppy body shot
and Dratchev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kingston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dratchev throws a poor cross that misses
and Kingston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dratchev thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dratchev throws a hook but Kingston blocks it.
Kingston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dratchev throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dratchev misses with a takedown attempt
and Kingston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Kingston fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dratchev is out of range.
Dratchev closes the distance but Kingston moves to the side
letting Kingston counter with a right hand.
Dratchev shoots in for a takedown but Kingston shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Surkho Dratchev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingston misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Dratchev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mitch Kingston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kingston throws a shot from downtown. Dratchev moves away and avoids it.
Kingston takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Kingston tries to sprawl but Dratchev drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Kingston has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dratchev is on him like a limpet, forcing Kingston back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingston blocking some punches. #BC2#
Kingston manages to break the clinch.
Dratchev connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Dratchev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dratchev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dratchev looks for a takedown but Kingston sprawls well.
Kingston looks to land a left hand but Dratchev moved out of range nicely.
Kingston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dratchev.
A big right from Dratchev misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dratchev. That's going to slow Kingston down.
Kingston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dratchev shoots and misses
and Kingston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dratchev works Kingston's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Dratchev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dratchev fails with a takedown attempt.
Dratchev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kingston as he jumps to the side.
A low kick from Dratchev misses
and Kingston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dratchev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kingston bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dratchev's head backwards.
Kingston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dratchev tries for a takedown but Kingston circles away easily#KD2#
and Kingston counters with a nice right hand that sends Dratchev toppling to the canvas! Dratchev scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kingston finish him?!#ROC2#Dratchev is rocked!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dratchev misses with a looping left.
Kingston throws the left hand but Dratchev avoids the punch easily.
Dratchev takes a swing at Kingston's ribcage but misses.
Dratchev throws a good cross that connects. #TD#
Dratchev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kingston is trying to defend but Dratchev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kingston trying to hold on to Dratchev's head to control him but Dratchev postures up. #SUB#
Dratchev is trying to work for a kimura but Kingston is defending well.
Kingston regains full guard. Nicely done.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Kingston!
During a confident post fight interview, Mitch Kingston thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Surkho Dratchev had this to say: 'Pass Vodka. Nostrovia!'.

Event: SYN 1167 Tokugawa vs. Wright 2
Date: May 11, 2025

#R1#
Nightmare ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bacia fails to land with a series of punches.
Nightmare avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Nightmare on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bacia misses with a hook
and Nightmare counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nightmare has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nightmare there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nightmare uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bacia.
A little jabbing left from Nightmare on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nightmare ducks under a wild hook from Bacia.
A little jabbing left from Nightmare on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacia throws a body shot but no joy.
Nightmare doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nightmare slips a jab from Bacia.#T1#
Nightmare connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Mabuz Bacia has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Bacia misses the target.
Nightmare wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Nightmare.
Bacia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nightmare counters with a series of strikes. Bacia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bacia has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sydney Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Bacia throws a jab when Nightmare was well out of range.#T2##CL2#
Nightmare moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nightmare. #BC#
Bacia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bacia circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Nightmare drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Bacia follows Nightmare to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mabuz Bacia!
During a confident post fight interview, Mabuz Bacia thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 1167 Tokugawa vs. Wright 2
Date: May 11, 2025

#R1#
Tadageru tries to clinch up.
Tadageru has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silalahi.
Greggory Silalahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Silalahi misses.
Silalahi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silalahi throws a front kick aimed at Tadageru's knee but Tadageru avoids it well.
Tadageru steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silalahi.
Silalahi with a jab.
Tadageru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silalahi throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Tadageru misses.#CL2#
Tadageru gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tadageru is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silalahi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silalahi prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tadageru changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silalahi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Greggory Silalahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nakachi Tadageru.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Silalahi.
Tadageru tries to clinch there but Silalahi circles away.
Greggory Silalahi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Silalahi scores with a body shot.
Silalahi lands with an uppercut that bounces Tadageru off the cage and back into range.
Silalahi tests Tadageru's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silalahi scores with a nice strike.#ROC#Tadageru is rocked!
Silalahi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tadageru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silalahi.
Tadageru tries to clinch up.
Tadageru slips under a jab from Silalahi.
Nice cross by Silalahi.
Tadageru on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silalahi. Silalahi obviously looking to wear him down.
Silalahi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silalahi misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silalahi throws a head kick but Tadageru moves out of range.
Tadageru feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Silalahi throws a body shot but no joy.
Silalahi lands a nice shot that snaps Tadageru's head back.
Silalahi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tadageru moves out of range as Silalahi throws a body kick.
Tadageru lands a glancing blow to the side of Silalahi's head.
Tadageru is looking to clinch.
Tadageru slips under a jab.
Tadageru moves in looking to clinch but Silalahi pushes him off.
Silalahi connects with a nice looking jab.
Tadageru on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silalahi. Silalahi obviously looking to wear him down. #TD2#
Tadageru closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silalahi to the mat! Silalahi manages to get full guard.

Silalahi pushes Tadageru off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tadageru takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silalahi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tadageru.
Tadageru is still on wobbly legs! Can Silalahi finish him?#T3#
Silalahi throws a jab when Tadageru was well out of range.
Tadageru is looking to clinch but Silalahi is avoiding it.
Tadageru seems to have recovered his senses.
Silalahi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tadageru tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silalahi, as that shot connected.
Tadageru darts in looking for a takedown but Silalahi gets double underhooks and turns Tadageru into the cage.
Silalahi lands with a shot to the body.
Silalahi misses with a kick to the body.
Tadageru gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silalahi.
Silalahi cracks Tadageru with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Silalahi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tadageru tries to clinch but Silalahi is having none of it.
Silalahi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tadageru checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Silalahi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silalahi wants it to stay on the feet.
Silalahi feinted with a counter takedown.
Silalahi digs a good body shot into Tadageru's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silalahi takes a swing at Tadageru's ribcage but misses.
Tadageru dives in and grabs Silalahi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silalahi pushes down on Tadageru's head and hops out.
Silalahi swats away the attempt to clinch by Tadageru.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silalahi. That's going to slow Tadageru down.
Tadageru ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Tadageru tries to counter it with a takedown but Silalahi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tadageru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silalahi throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Silalahi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tadageru doesn't seem phased though.
Silalahi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silalahi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Greggory Silalahi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Silalahi lands a brutal head kick. Tadageru looks out on his feet and Silalahi throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Greggory Silalahi!
A victorious Greggory Silalahi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 417: Sitsongrit v Reis
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Asmodeus misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Piccirilli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Piccirilli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick from Asmodeus lands but Piccirilli takes it in his stride.
Asmodeus dodges the punch combination from Piccirilli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmodeus tries to bum rush Piccirilli with a series of wild strikes but Piccirilli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Piccirilli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Asmodeus backs away from a small jab... but Piccirilli lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Asmodeus crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Piccirilli with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Corbiniano Piccirilli!
Our winner, Corbiniano Piccirilli, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Alpha-1: New Era
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Velasquez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jones lunges at Velasquez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Velasquez's hand.
Velasquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones lands with a hook. Velasquez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones tries to work over Velasquez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones misses with some punches.
Velasquez blocks an elbow strike.
Velasquez blocks the elbow strike.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Velasquez breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Jones drives through and clinches with Velasquez against the cage.
Velasquez working hard to break the clinch.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Velasquez's efforts to push away.
Velasquez dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones prevents Velasquez from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Velasquez blocks the elbow strike.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Velasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Jones darts in and clinches Velasquez up against the cage.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Velasquez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Jones presses Velasquez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Velasquez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Velasquez wants to break free but Jones has control. #BC#
Velasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Velasquez throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a head kick. That will keep Velasquez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jones blocks a jab.
Velasquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Billy Goat Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones is looking to clinch.
We've been told by Velasquez's head coaches at Sydney Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Velasquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cain Velasquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velasquez half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones tries a body shot but Velasquez blocks it.
Velasquez lands a nice uppercut.
Velasquez avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Velasquez is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
A nice left hand lands by Velasquez. #BC#
Velasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Velasquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.#T3#
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Velasquez counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Jones falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cain Velasquez!

Event: ENIGMA Fight Night New York
Date: May 09, 2025

#R1#
Satan looks to score with a jab to the body but Guerrera is just out of range.
Guerrera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Satan throws an overhand right that lands on Guerrera's shoulder, as Guerrera tries to avoid the shot.
Satan scores with a hook to the body. Guerrera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Satan misses the shot to the body.
Guerrera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Satan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guerrera moves in looking to clinch but Satan pushes him off.
Guerrera is looking to clinch but Satan is avoiding it.
Satan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Guerrera is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guerrera moves away.
Guerrera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Guerrera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Satan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Satan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Satan connects with a nice looking jab.
Guerrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Guerrera moves in looking to clinch but Satan pushes him off.
Satan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Guerrera darts in and clinches Satan up against the cage.
Guerrera taking a breather.
Guerrera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guerrera is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Guerrera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Satan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Satan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Guerrera.
Guerrera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Satan blocks it with crossed arms.
Guerrera landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Hail Satan has been cut.#T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Guerrera.
Satan has had enough of the clinch but Guerrera keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Satan.
Guerrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Satan.
Guerrera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guerrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Satan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guerrera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Satan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Satan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guerrera with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A shot in the inside from Guerrera. #T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Guerrera.
Guerrera lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Satan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Guerrera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Satan misses the shot to the body.
Guerrera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Guerrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guerrera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Satan.
Guerrera lands a jab.
Guerrera is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Satan.#CUT2#It looks like Santos Guerrera has been cut.
Satan throws a shot to the body.
Satan misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Guerrera walks into a straight right hand from Satan.#CL#
Guerrera moves into range and clinches up with Satan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Guerrera.
Guerrera is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Satan is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Guerrera.
Guerrera lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Satan breaks the clinch.
Satan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guerrera tries to clinch
and Satan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Satan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guerrera is looking to clinch.
Satan takes a swing at Guerrera's ribcage but misses.
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 Santos Guerrera will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Guerrera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Satan throws a poor cross that misses
and Guerrera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guerrera fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Guerrera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Satan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Guerrera rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice defenses there by Guerrera.
Guerrera tries to clinch there but Satan circles away.
Guerrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guerrera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Satan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Guerrera at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satan misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Guerrera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Satan, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Satan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Satan keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Satan. Those never looked like landing.
Guerrera tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Satan manages to circle out of the way.
Guerrera cracks Satan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Satan lands a nice shot to the body.
Satan jabs at Guerrera's body.#CL#
Guerrera has managed to clinch.
Guerrera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Satan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Guerrera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guerrera throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Satan blocks it with crossed arms.
Guerrera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Guerrera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guerrera tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Satan dodges an elbow strike from Guerrera.
Guerrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Satan.
Guerrera lands a knee to the head.
Guerrera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guerrera misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Satan.
Guerrera prevents Satan from breaking the clinch.
Guerrera misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guerrera stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Guerrera swings wildly with an uppercut but Satan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guerrera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Satan blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Guerrera lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Guerrera misses with a knee to the head.
Guerrera scores with a nice hook to the head.
Guerrera gets through Satan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Guerrera throws a head punch that misses.
Satan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Satan tries to break the clinch but Guerrera is controlling the position.
Guerrera throws a head punch that misses.
Guerrera throws a head punch that misses.
Guerrera trying to land knees to the body.
Guerrera tries to land a knee to the head but Satan blocks with his arms.
Guerrera looking to throw knees to the head but Satan is blocking nicely. #T4#
Guerrera scores with a shoulder strike.
Guerrera has a couple of punches blocked by Satan.
Satan blocks an elbow strike from Guerrera.
Satan can't break the clinch.
The referee calls for Guerrera to work.
Guerrera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Satan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Guerrera creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Satan's defenses.
Guerrera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Satan backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guerrera fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Satan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Guerrera lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santos Guerrera dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Satan scores with a three punch combo!
Hail Satan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Satan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Guerrera stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Satan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Guerrera swings for the body but Satan moves out of range.
Guerrera looks to clinch
and Satan counters with a right hand to the body.
Guerrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guerrera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Satan misses with a jab to the body
and Guerrera counters with a nice uppercut.
Guerrera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Satan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guerrera tries to clinch there but Satan circles away.
Satan misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Satan throws a right hand that Guerrera ducks under and follows up with a left that Guerrera also avoids with ease.
Satan looks to throw the jab but Guerrera is out of range.
Hail Satan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Satan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Guerrera missing with a left hand there. Satan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Satan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hail Satan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Satan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Guerrera holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Guerrera tries a knee to the head but Satan blocks it.
Guerrera lands with a left to the head.
Guerrera lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Satan.
Guerrera misses with a body punch.
Guerrera working aggressively here. #T2#
Satan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guerrera controlling the action here for a moment.
A knee to the head by Guerrera.
Guerrera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Guerrera misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Satan breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guerrera looks to land a right hand but Satan moved out of range.
Satan keeps the fight on the outside.
Satan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Satan moves forwards but Guerrera connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Satan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Satan keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Guerrera rushes Satan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Satan blocks the elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Satan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Guerrera.
Guerrera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Guerrera tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Satan avoids it.
Guerrera tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guerrera tries to land knees in the clinch but Satan avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Satan manages to break the clinch.
Guerrera misses with a leg kick
and Satan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Guerrera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Satan. #T4#
Guerrera is looking to clinch.
Guerrera doesn't manage to clinch there - Satan circles away.
Satan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guerrera tries to clinch but Satan is having none of it.
Nice jab there from Satan.
Guerrera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guerrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Satan can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guerrera throws a nice looking combination but Satan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Satan jabs at Guerrera's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Satan has knocked Guerrera down with a huge combo! Satan steps away and waves a wobbly Guerrera back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

And that's the end of the fight!
Hail Satan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Guerrera 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santos Guerrera!
A very excited looking Santos Guerrera made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2025

#R1#
Poohammer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Poohammer looks winded!
Poohammer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Big Tummy pinned against the cage. Big Tummy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Big Tummy has Poohammer up against the cage in a clinch.
Poohammer prevents the takedown attempt.
Poohammer wants to break free but Big Tummy has control.
Poohammer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poohammer looking to stall.
Poohammer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Big Tummy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Tummy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Big Tummy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Big Tummy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1##TD#
Big Tummy pulls Poohammer into guard.
Big Tummy wants to sweep here but Poohammer controlling him for the moment.
Big Tummy is working hard here to advance position.
Big Tummy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Poohammer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Poohammer prevents Big Tummy from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Big Tummy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Poohammer defends it easily.
Big Tummy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Poohammer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Poohammer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Big Tummy defends well and Poohammer ends up having to push Big Tummy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Paddy Big Tummy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Poohammer.#CL#
Big Tummy has Poohammer up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Poohammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poohammer leaves Big Tummy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Poohammer tries to clinch up but Big Tummy circles away and keeps his distance.
Big Tummy darts in looking for a takedown but Poohammer gets double underhooks and turns Big Tummy into the cage.
Poohammer goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Poohammer manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Big Tummy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Big Tummy wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Poohammer. No joy for Big Tummy on that attempt.
Big Tummy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Poohammer but Poohammer pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Big Tummy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Big Tummy tries to score a body lock takedown but Poohammer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Poohammer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Big Tummy.
Big Tummy looking to slow down the pace here.
Poohammer has a couple of punches blocked by Big Tummy.
Poohammer wants to get back to striking at distance but Big Tummy won't allow it.
Big Tummy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Poohammer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Poohammer throws a punch but it's blocked by Big Tummy. #T4#
Big Tummy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Poohammer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Big Tummy blocks an elbow strike.
Poohammer misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Poohammer.
Poohammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Big Tummy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poohammer prevents the takedown attempt.
Big Tummy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Big Tummy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Poohammer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short uppercut from Poohammer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Poohammer manages to break the clinch.
Big Tummy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Poohammer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Big Tummy somewhat.
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 Paddy Big Tummy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Poohammer clinches.
Poohammer blocks an uppercut.
Poohammer misses with a punch to the body.
Big Tummy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Poohammer has him pressed against the cage.
Big Tummy is trying to force a seperation but Poohammer has the dominant position.
Poohammer lands with a short shot to the head.
Poohammer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poohammer stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Tummy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Poohammer smiles and moves away.
Big Tummy throws a head kick but Poohammer moves out of range.
Poohammer shoots and misses
and Big Tummy counters with a straight right hand.
Poohammer tries to clinch up but Big Tummy circles away and keeps his distance.
Poohammer is breathing heavily.
Big Tummy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Poohammer circles away.#T1##CL#
Big Tummy moves into range and clinches up with Poohammer.
Big Tummy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Poohammer smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Big Tummy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Big Tummy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Big Tummy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Big Tummy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Poohammer smiles and moves away.
Big Tummy misses with a head kick.
Poohammer tries to clinch up but Big Tummy circles away and keeps his distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Big Tummy misses its target.
Big Tummy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Big Tummy has a takedown stuffed.
Poohammer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Big Tummy circles away quickly and effectively.
Poohammer shoots in for a takedown but Big Tummy shows good takedown defense. #T2#
Big Tummy shoots in for a takedown but Poohammer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Big Tummy tried to score with a low kick but Poohammer checks it.#CL#
Big Tummy moves into the clinch.
Poohammer tries to score a body lock takedown but Big Tummy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Poohammer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Big Tummy wants a takedown but no success here.
Poohammer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Big Tummy is looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Big Tummy.
Big Tummy jumps guard but Poohammer stands there with Big Tummy around his waist. Big Tummy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Poohammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Big Tummy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
Poohammer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Poohammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Big Tummy misses with a takedown attempt - Poohammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Poohammer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Big Tummy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Poohammer prevents the takedown attempt.
Big Tummy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Poohammer prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poohammer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Big Tummy letting Poohammer take a breather here.#BC#
Big Tummy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poohammer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Big Tummy fails with a takedown attempt.
Poohammer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Poohammer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Big Tummy misses with a takedown attempt - Poohammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thor Poohammer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Big Tummy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Poohammer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Big Tummy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Big Tummy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Big Tummy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Big Tummy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Poohammer avoids it.
A left hand lands to the body for Big Tummy.
Big Tummy wants a takedown but no success here.
Poohammer letting Big Tummy take a breather here.
Big Tummy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Poohammer is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poohammer prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Big Tummy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Big Tummy is trying to pull guard but Poohammer has him pressed against the cage.
Poohammer prevents Big Tummy from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Poohammer.
Big Tummy blocks a body shot from Poohammer. #T1##BC2#
Poohammer manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Poohammer darts in and clinches Big Tummy up against the cage.
Poohammer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Big Tummy's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thor Poohammer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Big Tummy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Big Tummy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Poohammer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Big Tummy somewhat.
Big Tummy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A low kick from Big Tummy is predictable there
and Poohammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Poohammer closes the distance and clinches.
Big Tummy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Poohammer wants to break free but Big Tummy has control.
Big Tummy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Big Tummy tries to stall but Poohammer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Big Tummy blocks an uppercut.
Poohammer avoiding damage.
Big Tummy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Big Tummy is trying to force a seperation but Poohammer has the dominant position.
Big Tummy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Poohammer after a bit of a struggle.
Nice body punch from Poohammer - that landed with a thud.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Poohammer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Big Tummy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Big Tummy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Poohammer walks away with a smile on his face. Big Tummy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Paddy Big Tummy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poohammer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Poohammer blocks a head kick by Big Tummy. #CL2#
Big Tummy gets tackled into the cage by Poohammer. Poohammer maintains the clinch.
Poohammer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Big Tummy tries to pull guard but Poohammer won't allow it.
Poohammer tries to pull guard but Big Tummy won't allow it.
Big Tummy is looking for a takedown.
Big Tummy blocks an elbow strike.
Big Tummy has had enough of the clinch but Poohammer keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Poohammer is trying to force a seperation but Big Tummy has the dominant position.
Big Tummy tries to break the clinch but Poohammer is controlling the position.
Poohammer tries to throw a body punch but Big Tummy avoids it by throwing Poohammer back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Big Tummy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Big Tummy tries to break the clinch but Poohammer is controlling the position.
Poohammer prevents Big Tummy from breaking the clinch.
Big Tummy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Poohammer.
Big Tummy goes for a takedown attempt but Poohammer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD2#
Poohammer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Big Tummy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poohammer working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Big Tummy is being controlled here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Poohammer!
After winning the bout, Thor Poohammer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C415: Tae vs Pushkin
Date: May 04, 2025

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pushkin.
Tae swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pushkin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch combination from Tae misses.
Pushkin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pushkin closes the distance and clinches up with Tae, looking for a takedown. Pushkin pushes Tae against the cage but Tae circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mabahong Tae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Pushkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD2#
Pushkin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tae did well to prevent Pushkin getting side control.#SUB#
Tae looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tae tries to get to full guard but Pushkin has control of the leg. #T1##SUB#
Tae looking for submissions off his back.
Tae is staying active underneath Pushkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pushkin is thwarting Tae's attempts to control the position.
Tae gets full guard.
Tae keeping full guard, as Pushkin tries to pass.
Tae not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pushkin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pushkin being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pushkin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Pushkin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Pushkin pushing down on Tae's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pushkin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Tae looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tae tries to get to full guard but Pushkin has control of the leg.
Pushkin slips a nice elbow through Tae's hands, connecting with Tae's forehead.#T3##SUB2#
Pushkin seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tae looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tae keeps working.
Tae is trying to maintain the position but Pushkin is very close to passing his half guard.
Tae won't allow Pushkin to pass to mount.
Tae makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tae.
Pushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tae is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Tae looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pushkin passes into side control.
Pushkin controlling from side mount.
Tae tries to buck Pushkin off but Pushkin is having none of it.
Tae wants to control but Pushkin postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tae manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pushkin's best efforts.#SUB#
Tae is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pushkin pulls his head out easily.
Pushkin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aleksandr Pushkin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tae scores with a sloppy right hand. Pushkin should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Tae misses #TD2#
and Pushkin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tae's guard.
Tae has momentary wrist control but Pushkin slips an elbow through the middle.
Tae keeping moving, preventing Pushkin from controlling successfully.
Tae seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tae is trying to control the position but Pushkin postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tae working for a triangle but Pushkin defends it easily.
Pushkin stands up over Tae, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Pushkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tae swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tae is trying to keep Pushkin in close.
Pushkin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Tae throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tae looking for a sweep. Not yet Tae, not yet.
Pushkin trying to control but Tae is working from the bottom.
Tae tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pushkin stands up over Tae, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tae keeping moving, preventing Pushkin from controlling successfully.
Tae trying to control the position. #T2##SUB#
Tae has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pushkin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tae.
Pushkin scores with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Pushkin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tae tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pushkin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pushkin is continuing to stall.
Pushkin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Tae is trying to get back to half guard.
Pushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tae keeps working. #T3#
Pushkin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pushkin working away.#SUB2#
Pushkin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tae, who protects the arm well.
Tae tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tae trying his best to control but Pushkin has mounted him.
Pushkin cracks Tae with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tae wants to hold on but Pushkin pushes him away.
Pushkin controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Tae keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pushkin with good strikes from the mount here!
Pushkin prevents Tae from getting the reversal.
Pushkin lands a nice shot to the head.
Tae throwing hammer fists to the chest of Pushkin. What's that going to do exactly?
Tae can't escape the position.
Tae tries to lock up and control but Pushkin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pushkin content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pushkin takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Pushkin looking for the choke from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Pushkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Pushkin goes for a double leg but Tae avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tae continues to drive forward.
Pushkin with a poor takedown
and Tae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tae defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pushkin.
A little feinted left hand from Tae on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mabahong Tae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Pushkin.#TD2#
Pushkin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tae manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Tae looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pushkin passes into half guard.
Aleksandr Pushkin has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Tae looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tae trying to control here.
Tae is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pushkin is thwarting Tae's attempts to control the position.
Tae is staying active underneath Pushkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tae wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Tae looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pushkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tae won't allow Pushkin to pass to mount. #SUB#
Tae actively working from the bottom here.
Pushkin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Tae looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Pushkin is trying to work for a kimura but Tae is defending well.
Pushkin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pushkin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tae hang on?
Tae is looking to get to half guard.
Pushkin looking to control but Tae is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Tae is bucking up trying to escape but Pushkin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tae is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tae is squirming around, avoiding Pushkin's attempts to control the action.
Pushkin with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Pushkin prevents Tae from getting the reversal.
Pushkin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pushkin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tae working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Tae wants to control but Pushkin is having none of it.
Pushkin is landing with some decent strikes but Tae is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pushkin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tae is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Pushkin wants to control the pace but Tae is squirming around nicely.
Pushkin wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Tae really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pushkin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tae has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tae!
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!
Tae passes Pushkin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Pushkin really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4##TD2#
Pushkin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tae tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pushkin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Tae is looking to get to half guard.
Pushkin fails to take his opponent's back.
Pushkin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tae is looking to escape.
Tae in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tae is working to get back to half guard. #T1#
Pushkin lands a big shot there that rocks Tae but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tae regains half guard.#SUB2#
Pushkin wants to work for an arm triangle but Tae is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tae slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pushkin advances position into side control!
Pushkin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tae!
Pushkin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tae is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
Pushkin lands with some strikes.
Pushkin trying to control but Tae is having none of it.
Tae is desperately trying to improve his position but Pushkin has a good base and remains in mount.
Pushkin unloading with bombs!
Tae is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pushkin controlling the pace for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pushkin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tae is desperately trying to improve his position but Pushkin has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Pushkin trying to control but Tae is having none of it.
Tae keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pushkin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tae is looking to escape.
Tae is trying to escape the mount.
Tae is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Tae is trying to escape the mount.
Pushkin tries to control but Tae wriggling away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pushkin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pushkin wants to control the pace but Tae is squirming around nicely.
Pushkin prevents Tae from getting the reversal.
Tae is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pushkin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The adventures of Pushkin the control monster continue. Boring.
Tae keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pushkin controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Pushkin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Pushkin dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Pushkin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aleksandr Pushkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pushkin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pushkin tries for a takedown but Tae sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aleksandr Pushkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tae tries to bum rush Pushkin with a series of wild strikes but Pushkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tae misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Pushkin shoots in and gets a takedown into Tae's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tae tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pushkin wants to pass the guard but Tae is keeping the position.
Tae not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Tae looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pushkin advances position into side control!
Pushkin controlling the position.
Pushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tae keeps working.
Tae is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pushkin off and has taken his back!
Tae is not going to allow Pushkin to sit and survive in this position.
Tae keeps control of the position as Pushkin tries to break free. #SUB#
Tae is looking for a choke. Pushkin gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Pushkin manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. #T2#
Pushkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Tae is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pushkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tae not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pushkin wants to control from the top but Tae keeps moving.
Pushkin controlling from the top position. #T3##SUB#
Tae working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pushkin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pushkin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Tae is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pushkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pushkin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pushkin postures up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Tae had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pushkin defends it easily.
Pushkin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Tae looking for a guillotine here but Pushkin defends easily.
Tae trying to keep a closed guard but Pushkin is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tae throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab from Tae misses.
Pushkin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mabahong Tae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pushkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tae.

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 Mabahong Tae.
I think Pushkin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Pushkin!
Aleksandr Pushkin is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Aleksandr Pushkin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 415: Kostov v Karacan
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1#
A left lands for Abrazos.
Kong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Abrazos throws a head kick that Kong semi-blocks.
Abrazos lands with a kick to the ribs.
Abrazos lunges at Kong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kong's hand.
Abrazos lands with a nice body punch.
Abrazos misses with a straight right. #KD#
Abrazos lands a big head kick that sends Kong tumbling to the mat! Abrazos takes a step backwards and waves Kong back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Kong is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abrazos feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Kong collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pablo Abrazos!
A very excited looking Pablo Abrazos rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: DMMA 414: Noeigati v Chuck
Date: Apr 27, 2025

#R1#
Hanma cracks a nice hook into Christ's ribs.
Hanma misses the jab.
Hanma lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanma scores with a jab. Christ acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#It looks like Jesus Christ has been cut.
Hanma staying out of range there.
Hanma swings widly with a right hand
letting Christ counter with a right hand.
Hanma lands a front kick.
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christ manages to avoid it.
Hanma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Christ throws a hook but Hanma blocks it.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hanma.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Christ's head.
Hanma catches Christ with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#KD#
Hanma cracks Christ with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Christ looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Hanma finish him? #ROC#Christ is rocked!
Christ misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Hanma misses with a hook to the body
and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanma works Christ's body with a nice hook.
Hanma throws a right hand that Christ ducks under and follows up with a left that Christ also avoids with ease.
Christ just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Christ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Christ uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanma.
Hanma misses with a shot to the body
and Christ counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanma is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Christ takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Christ dodges the punch combination from Hanma.
A low kick from Christ misses
and Hanma counters with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanma feints and then cracks Christ's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christ down. #T2#
Hanma connects with a jab.#KD#
Hanma lands a big right hand that sends Christ crashing to the mat! Hanma stays standing though and waves Christ back to his feet!
Christ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christ looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Christ throws a hook but Hanma avoids it easily.
Hanma is looking to counter punch.
Hanma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christ at a distance.
Christ looks winded!#KD#
Hanma lands a big uppercut and Christ crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Christ looks OK. Hanma waves Christ back to his feet!
Christ is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanma finish him?
Hanma lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Christ - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Hanma!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baki Hanma!
A very excited looking Baki Hanma rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SYN Supernova XV
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Bacia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oneil moves away.
Oneil drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bacia defends it well.
Oneil slips a jab from Bacia.
Oneil drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bacia defends it well.
Bacia lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like David Oneil has been cut.
Bacia lands a jab.
Bacia misses with an uppercut. Oneil saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bacia. Oneil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bacia tries a head kick but it misses.
Oneil drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bacia defends it well.#T1#
Oneil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bacia.
Oneil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bacia.
Bacia has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sydney Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Bacia misses with a head kick.
And Oneil tries to counter it with a takedown but Bacia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bacia throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Oneil counters with a shoot takedown. Bacia fights it but they end up in guard.
Oneil postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bacia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bacia wants to stand and escape but Oneil is having none of it.
Oneil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oneil loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bacia is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bacia has momentary wrist control but Oneil slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Oneil throws a big right hand that misses.
Oneil throwing strikes from guard but Bacia blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Oneil drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bacia looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bacia looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bacia! #REVR#
Oneil gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Oneil slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Oneil is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bacia defends well.#SU#
Bacia stands and steps away. Oneil gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mabuz Bacia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Oneil moves away from the strike by Bacia.
Bacia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Oneil. Oneil circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mabuz Bacia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bacia misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Oneil decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bacia's guard.#ES#
Bacia pushes Oneil off and scrambles back to his feet.
Bacia throws a combination. Oneil tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oneil slips under a jab from Bacia.
Oneil feints the counter takedown.
Bacia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oneil is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bacia throws a hook to the side of Oneil's head but Oneil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oneil feints the counter takedown.
Oneil avoids the body shot from Bacia.
Oneil changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bacia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bacia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bacia throws a lazy right hand but Oneil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mabuz Bacia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Oneil's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bacia throws a lazy right hand but Oneil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oneil is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mabuz Bacia is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Bacia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bacia throws a series of punches but Oneil avoids them all with ease.
Oneil drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bacia defends it well.
Bacia missing with a left hand there. Oneil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oneil with the counter takedown but Bacia avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Bacia.
Oneil drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bacia defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil blocks a head kick by Bacia.
Bacia misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Oneil staying out of range there.
Bacia throws a jab but it's blocked by Oneil.
Bacia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oneil ducks under a wild hook from Bacia.
Oneil changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bacia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Oneil decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bacia's guard.
Oneil postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oneil throws a strike but Bacia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bacia stopping the sweep attempt from Oneil.#T2#
Oneil has a closed guard, preventing Bacia from standing up. #SUB2#
Oneil has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bacia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Oneil is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bacia defends well.#SUB2#
Oneil has his foot on Bacia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bacia works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oneil has a closed guard, preventing Bacia from standing up.
Oneil is pulling down on Bacia's head. It's preventing any offense from Bacia, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Oneil is looking for a triangle but Bacia pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Oneil managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Oneil looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bacia has picked Oneil up and slammed him! Oneil can't keep hold of the triangle and Bacia manages to pass to side control!
Oneil wants to control but Bacia postures up.
Oneil tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bacia presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Oneil tries to hold on but Bacia postures up.
Oneil is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bacia is staying active.#T4#
Oneil is wriggling around trying to escape.
David Oneil has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bacia manages to capitalize on a mistake by Oneil to take his back!
Oneil is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bacia biding his time, controlling Oneil.
Oneil tries to roll but Bacia sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oneil keeps trying to improve his position.
Bacia gets his hands free as Oneil looks to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mabuz Bacia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on David Oneil'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.#R3#
Bacia misses with a hook.
Oneil with the counter takedown but Bacia avoids it easily.
Bacia tries a low kick but Oneil avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Bacia.
Bacia throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Oneil counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Oneil works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneil landing shots from mount.
Bacia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oneil can do to turn this around?
Oneil unloads with some shots from mount but Bacia bucks and avoids them well. #T1#
Bacia's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Oneil can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bacia is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Bacia defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Oneil.
Oneil working Bacia over with strikes here.
Oneil lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bacia hang on?#CUT2#It looks like Mabuz Bacia has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Oneil swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bacia is now in Oneil's guard. A big mistake from Oneil there, giving up the dominant position!
Oneil controls Bacia momentarily but Bacia frees himself. #SUB2#
Oneil had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bacia defends it easily.#T2##SUB2#
Oneil is looking for a triangle but Bacia pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Oneil is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bacia defends well.
Bacia wants to get up but he can't break Oneil's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Oneil not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Oneil is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Bacia trying to control but Oneil is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bacia is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Oneil has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bacia is looking to defend but Oneil has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bacia! Oneil pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bacia taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Oneil!
David Oneil is the new heavyweight champion!
David Oneil decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN Supernova XV
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Tae tries to sprawl but Wright drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Tae is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wright pulls his head out easily.
Tae has hold of Wright's hands but Wright slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tae actively working from the bottom here.
Wright working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tae is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Wright is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Tae is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wright pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tae flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wright is stalling here. Tae is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wright seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tae has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wright tries to buck Tae off but Tae is having none of it.#T1#
Wright manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tae is staying active underneath Wright, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Tae looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright slips a nice elbow through Tae's hands, connecting with Tae's forehead.
Wright working over Tae with some ground and pound. Tae looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tae wants to control but Wright is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Wright is looking for a kimura here.
Tae works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tae seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Tae is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wright defends well.#T2##SUB#
Tae looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wright has picked Tae up and slammed him! Tae can't keep hold of the triangle and Wright manages to pass to side control!
Tae looks to move to half guard but instead Wright has passed into mount! Damn!
Wright avoids the attempt from Tae to control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wright cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tae is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tae sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tae is not content to let Wright control the position.
Tae trying to get back to full guard but Wright takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Tae is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Tae wants to control but Wright is having none of it.
Wright lands a big elbow.
Wright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tae is trying to escape the mount.
Wright with the ground and pound from mount.
Wright postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tae looks a forlorn figure.
Wright punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wright raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wright looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tae is trying to escape the mount.
Tae slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wright looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Wright prevents Tae from improving his position.
Tae misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wright looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Wright is looking for a kimura here.
Tae is pressing down on Wright's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tae 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.
Wright chips away with some ground and pound.
Tae is trying to control the position but Wright postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Time To Fight Wright dominated that round.
That's time! Tae's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Wright fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tae misses with a series of wild punches.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Time To Fight Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tae scores with a body shot.
Tae feints a jab promting Wright to slip. Tae then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wright slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right-left combo lands from Tae.
Wright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tae sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wright somewhat.
An attempted straight right counter from Tae misses the target.#T1#
Wright misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tae throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wright counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tae smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wright wants to clinch.
Good shot there by Wright.
Nice defenses there by Wright.#T2#
Tae swings widly with a right hand
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright checks the leg kick.
Wright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tae. #TD2#
Wright closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tae's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright pushes down on Tae's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tae is trying to maintain the position but Wright is very close to passing his half guard.
Time To Fight Wright has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Wright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tae doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wright.
Tae has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wright is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Tae is looking for a sweep. Wright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Tae looking for submissions off his back.
Tae is looking to improve his position.
Wright frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tae is trying desperately to improve position.
Tae is in a horrible position here. Wright smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tae sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tae is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Tae is defending against the submission attempts here by Wright.
Wright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tae keeps working. #SUB#
Tae looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tae is looking for a sweep. Wright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tae is pressing down on Wright's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tae controls Wright momentarily but Wright frees himself.
Wright controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Time To Fight Wright will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Wright lands a jab to the head.
Tae ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tae tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tae throws a nice looking combination but Wright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tae misses with a left hand
and Wright counters with a left and a right that stings Tae.
Wright shoots in but no luck this time.
Tae steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Tae is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Tae swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mabahong Tae is winning the standup battle so far.
Tae moves away from the strike by Wright. #TD2#
Wright shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wright works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wright trying to control but Tae is having none of it.
Wright fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tae gets back to half guard.
Tae punching from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Tae looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tae is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wright scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wright working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Wright seems to be working for a kimura but Tae defends the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Wright seems to be looking for submissions.
Wright looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tae gets full guard.
Wright is pushing down on Tae's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tae is fighting to maintain full guard but Wright has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Tae actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Wright is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tae doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wright. #T3#
Tae wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Wright seems to be looking for submissions.
Tae tries to get to full guard but Wright has control of the leg.
Wright wants to pass to mount but Tae is defending the position.
Wright takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wright wants to control but Tae is keeping him busy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tae is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wright seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tae does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tae wants to get back to full guard.
Wright looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tae is looking for a sweep. Wright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wright is looking to advance position but Tae won't allow it.
Wright content to control rather than advance.
Tae is pressing down on Wright's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright pushes down on Tae's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tae is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wright's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wright's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Time To Fight Wright really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4##TD2#
Wright shoots in and gets a takedown into Tae's guard.
Wright landing some decent shots from guard.
Tae controls Wright momentarily but Wright frees himself.
Wright is working Tae over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wright cracks Tae with a solid left hand.
Wright wants to control from the top but Tae keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tae is on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tae avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tae wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Wright throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tae escapes and throws Wright's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Wright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tae looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wright is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Wright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Tae wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wright, who protects the arm well.
Wright is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tae's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
Wright wants to improve his position but Tae is controlling well.
Wright regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tae stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wright trying to control the position.
Tae advances position into side control!
Wright is trying to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Tae tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tae has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Tae is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wright knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tae taking a break here but Wright is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB#
Tae is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wright sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wright is trying to get back to full guard.
Tae misses with a head shot. Wright uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB2#
Tae avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wright looking for a sweep. Not yet Wright, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tae wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Tae advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Time To Fight Wright will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Tae's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
No joy there for Wright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Time To Fight Wright is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Tae gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wright to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wright looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Tae had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wright defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tae is trying to keep Wright in close. #SUB#
Tae had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wright defends it easily.#T1#
Wright working some strikes from top position.
Wright is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tae wants to sweep but no luck.
Wright works over Tae with some ground and pound from guard.
Wright slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wright wants to control but Tae is keeping him busy. #T2#
Tae is looking for a sweep.
Wright working away.
Tae tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wright wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wright taking a breather here.
Wright trying to control the position but Tae is working away.
Tae tries to bench press Wright off him but Wright keeps the position.
Wright trying to control the position but Tae is working away. #T3#
Tae is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wright's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wright not doing much here.
Tae works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tae has momentary wrist control but Wright slips an elbow through the middle.
Tae trying to strike off his back.
Tae trying to control the position.
Tae keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wright doesn't manage to clinch there - Tae circles away. #TD2#
Wright is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tae's half guard.
Tae gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Tae working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mabahong Tae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tae trying to control the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Time To Fight Wright!
A relieved looking Time To Fight Wright 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: DMMA 413: Zigaro v Zimmerman
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Sola tries to bum rush Buakaw with a series of wild strikes but Buakaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buakaw swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sola has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sola throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Buakaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Yuri Sola has been cut.
A big left from Sola misses.
We've been told by Buakaw's head coaches at Sydney Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sola throws a body shot but no joy.
Sola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buakaw.
Buakaw dodges the punch combination from Sola.
Sola takes a swing at Buakaw's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Sola.
Buakaw misses with a hook.
Sola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buakaw throws out the jab.
Buakaw throws a series of strikes that have Sola backpedaling. #T1#
Buakaw throws a right and a left that Sola avoids nicely.
Buakaw with a hook.
Sola slips a straight right by Buakaw.
Sola misses with an uppercut. Buakaw saw that one coming.
Buakaw has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sola.
Sola misses with a head kick.
Buakaw swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sola on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Buakaw scores with a sloppy right hand. Sola should have avoided that one.
Sola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD#
and Buakaw counters with a left hand that sends Sola to the canvas! #ROC#Sola is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buakaw would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Buakaw is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buakaw tries to stand but Sola is controlling from the bottom.
Sola trying to keep a closed guard but Buakaw is proving a slippery customer.
Buakaw trying to control but Sola is working from the bottom.
Buakaw controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Buakaw postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sola is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Buakaw, into his guard. #REVB#
Buakaw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Sola trying to control the position from guard on top but Buakaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Buakaw has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sola is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A nice left hand lands by Sola. #BC#
Buakaw manages to break the clinch.
Sola scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Buakaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sola.
Sola lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sola.
Sola misses with a hook.
Sola lands a jab to Buakaw's midsection.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Buakaw is looking to counter punch.
Buakaw scores with a body shot.
Buakaw moves away from the strike by Sola.
Sola moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sola defending well as Buakaw loads up on a big left hand.
Sola is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Buakaw throws a body shot but no joy.
Sola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Banchamek Buakaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buakaw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Buakaw moves into range and connects with a jab.
Buakaw takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Buakaw and sends Sola crashing to the mat! Buakaw follows him down to the mat - Sola regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buakaw tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Sola. #SUB#
Buakaw seems to be working for a kimura but Sola defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Banchamek Buakaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Sola's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##KD#
Buakaw steps into range and cracks Sola with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Sola flops backwards and Buakaw dives into his guard looking to finish!
Buakaw trying to control but Sola is working from the bottom.
Buakaw postures up.
Buakaw throws a big right hand that misses.
Sola trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buakaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU#
Buakaw stands up from Sola's guard - Buakaw perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buakaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sola looks to score with a jab to the body but Buakaw is just out of range.#T1#
Buakaw throws a nice looking combination but Sola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sola blocks a jab.
Sola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buakaw at a distance.
Sola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Buakaw to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Yuri Sola's cut even more.
Sola showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buakaw.
Sola takes one to the side of the head.
Buakaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Buakaw loads up on a big right hand but Sola slips the punch.#T2#
Buakaw looks to land a right hand but Sola moved out of range.
Buakaw throws a right hand that misses
and Sola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banchamek Buakaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sola paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sola with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sola misses with a two punch combination.
Buakaw throws out a loose jab but Sola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sola looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sola misses with a head kick.
Sola throws a left and a right that both miss
and Buakaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Sola misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Sola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Buakaw was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sola takes a swing at Buakaw's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Buakaw wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Buakaw cracks Sola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Buakaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sola counters with a two punch combo.
Yuri Sola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sola scores with a punch to the head.
Sola dips to his left and cracks Buakaw with an uppercut!
Banchamek Buakaw is winning the standup battle so far.
Sola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Buakaw wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body kick from Sola.
Buakaw misses with an uppercut
and Sola counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Sola misses.
Buakaw throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick lands for Sola.
Buakaw throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Sola counters with a nice double leg into side control. Buakaw won't be happy with that.
Buakaw is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sola looks up at the clock and then as Buakaw takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sola smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sola is looking to take a break and control but Buakaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sola grinds an elbow into Buakaw's temple. #SUB2#
Sola tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sola has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Buakaw is looking to reverse the position.
Sola prevents Buakaw from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yuri Sola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yuri Sola's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sola dodges the punch combination from Buakaw.
Sola misses with a straight right.
Sola swinging wildly here.
Buakaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sola was well out of range. Poor timing from Buakaw.
Sola throws a low kick but it's checked well by Buakaw.
A big right from Buakaw misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buakaw misses with a hook.
A jab from Buakaw misses.
Sola looks to throw a body kick
and Buakaw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Buakaw connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sola's hands.
Buakaw falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sola makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sola thuds a left hand into Buakaw's body.
Sola throws a chopping leg kick but Buakaw manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sola throws an overhand right that lands on Buakaw's shoulder, as Buakaw tries to avoid the shot.
Buakaw throws a hook but Sola avoids it easily.
Sola swings for the body but Buakaw moves out of range.
Buakaw moves away from the strike by Sola.
Sola lands a glancing blow to the side of Buakaw's head.#T2#
Buakaw throws the left hand but Sola avoids the punch easily.
Sola just misses with a punch to the body.
Buakaw misses with a hook. Sola ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Sola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sola missing with a left hand there. Buakaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sola scores with a body shot.
Sola lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buakaw circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Buakaw misses.
Sola drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buakaw defends it well.
Sola throws a series of punches but Buakaw avoids them all with ease.
Sola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buakaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Sola moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
A slow jab from Buakaw misses its intended target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sola.
Buakaw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buakaw drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Buakaw steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sola. That one must have hurt.
Sola throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sola swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Buakaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sola fails to land with a series of punches.
Sola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Buakaw wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Buakaw stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sola.#T4#
Sola looks for the body kick but Buakaw saw that one coming.
Sola digs a good hook to Buakaw's body.
Sola takes a swing at Buakaw's ribcage but misses.
Sola throws a combination that misses
letting Buakaw counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sola lands with a good body shot.
Buakaw steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sola. That one must have hurt.
Buakaw keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sola.
Buakaw is looking to counter punch.
Buakaw throws a hook but Sola blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Buakaw.
Sola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Buakaw misses.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Sola!

Event: C412: Sang Hun vs Valverde
Date: Apr 20, 2025

#R1#
Fergusson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Bart Detweiler has been cut.
Detweiler misses with a straight left.
Fergusson wants to slow Detweiler down by chopping away at his legs.
Detweiler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fergusson's hands.
Fergusson throws a one two combo.
Fergusson thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circle, before Fergusson throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Detweiler's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Fergusson lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Shane Fergusson!
Shane Fergusson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Bart Detweiler spoke after the fight, saying 'The Athletic Commission just announced my opponent has tested positive for PEDs, so this fight will be declared a No-Contest. Big up to those of us who still fight clean!'.

Event: DMMA 412: Handerson v Cole
Date: Apr 20, 2025

#R1#
Long tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dantes is able to avoid easily.
Long lands a body shot.
Long connects with an inside leg kick.
Dantes blocks a leg kick.
Dantes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Long.
A looping hook to the body misses from Long. Dantes does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Dantes misses its target.
Dantes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dantes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Long can pounce on him.
A leg kick checked by Dantes.
Long tries to clinch there but Dantes circles away.
Nice shot lands for Dantes.#T1#
Long with a nice calf kick.
Dantes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Long throws a low kick but Dantes avoids it.
Long throws a leg kick but Dantes moved away.
Dantes is looking to counter punch.
Long listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Richard Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dantes misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick from Long, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Dantes misses.
Good work by Dantes as he checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Dantes misses its intended target.
Long takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Dantes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Dantes misses the target.
Long loads up on a big right hand but Dantes slips the punch.#CL2#
Long gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Long prevents Dantes from breaking the clinch.
Long creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Long throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Dantes breaks from the clinch.
Long throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Dantes counters with a crisp one two that drops Long! Dantes thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Long to his feet! Long is in big trouble!#ROC#Long is rocked!
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!
Long misses with a hook to the body
and Dantes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Long's knee momentarily.
Long is still on wobbly legs! Can Dantes finish him?
Dantes lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edmond Dantes!
An out of breath and clearly excited Edmond Dantes thanked Nevermore Clothing Co for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: ENIGMA 253
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1##CL#
Stilera clinches.
Fei Hung lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Cibuka Stilera has been cut.
Fei Hung wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Fei Hung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stilera looks to score with a jab to the body but Fei Hung is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stilera is defended easily by Fei Hung.
Fei Hung scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cibuka Stilera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fei Hung throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Stilera counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fei Hung won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fei Hung has one of Stilera's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB#
Stilera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fei Hung has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Fei Hung is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stilera has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Stilera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fei Hung knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Stilera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fei Hung, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Stilera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fei Hung tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fei Hung is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stilera asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ground and pound from Stilera seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ground and pound from Stilera seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Stilera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fei Hung keeps working.
Stilera scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Stilera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fei Hung manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Stilera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fei Hung's head.
Fei Hung blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stilera. #T3##SUB#
Stilera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fei Hung sees it coming and defends easily.
Stilera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fei Hung felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fei Hung is looking for a sweep. Stilera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Stilera seems to be looking for submissions.
Stilera tries to pass to full mount but Fei Hung defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fei Hung pushes Stilera off looking to stand but Stilera dives back in and keeps control.
Stilera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stilera with the ground and pound but Fei Hung uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fei Hung avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fei Hung keeping full guard, as Stilera tries to pass.
Stilera forces his way into half guard.#T4##SUB#
Stilera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stilera connects with a nice short shot to Fei Hung's temple.
Stilera is looking to advance position but Fei Hung won't allow it.
Stilera thows a huge punch but Fei Hung dodges it nicely.
Fei Hung is trying to control but can't.
Stilera is looking to pass Fei Hung's guard but actually Fei Hung recovers to full guard.
Fei Hung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fei Hung wants to stand up but Stilera is controlling him.
Stilera works over Fei Hung with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cibuka Stilera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cibuka Stilera's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Stilera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fei Hung.
Wong Fei Hung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stilera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stilera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stilera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fei Hung can do to turn this around?
Stilera connects with a looping right hand.
Stilera throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Fei Hung to counter with a crisp jab.
Fei Hung slips under a jab from Stilera.
Stilera thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stilera connects with a looping right hand.
Stilera throws a poor cross that misses
and Fei Hung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fei Hung pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Stilera misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Fei Hung counters with a crisp right hand that drops Stilera! Fei Hung lets Stilera back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Stilera is rocked!
Stilera looks to clinch
and Fei Hung counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Stilera to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Fei Hung!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wong Fei Hung!
Wong Fei Hung is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Wong Fei Hung thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 253
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1##CL#
Lampiaun pushes Makunouchi up against the cage in a clinch.
Lampiaun swings wildly with an uppercut but Makunouchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makunouchi blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Makunouchi manages to break the clinch.
Lampiaun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Makunouchi counters with a stiff right hand.
Lampiaun has been working on his balance at Gym To Nica, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Makunouchi.
Lampiaun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makunouchi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Virgulino Lampiaun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makunouchi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lampiaun looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Lampiaun takes the fight into the clinch.
Lampiaun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lampiaun keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Makunouchi's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makunouchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lampiaun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Makunouchi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lampiaun looking for a takedown.
Makunouchi is trying to force a seperation but Lampiaun has the dominant position.
Makunouchi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Makunouchi prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Virgulino Lampiaun. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Makunouchi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Lampiaun closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Makunouchi blocking some punches.
Makunouchi blocks an uppercut.
Lampiaun throws a head punch that misses.
Makunouchi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lampiaun has him pressed against the cage.
Lampiaun trying to control the position but instead, Makunouchi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lampiaun into the cage.
Makunouchi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Makunouchi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Makunouchi blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Makunouchi manages to break the clinch.
Lampiaun scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Lampiaun moves into the clinch.
Makunouchi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Makunouchi manages to break the clinch.
Makunouchi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#It looks like Ippo Makunouchi has been cut.#T2#
Lampiaun tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Makunouchi counters with a nice uppercut.
Ippo Makunouchi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lampiaun tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Makunouchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Makunouchi throws the left hand but Lampiaun avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Lampiaun misses.
A little jabbing left from Makunouchi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Makunouchi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Makunouchi. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Lampiaun finds it's way through Makunouchi's defenses.
Lampiaun dodges the punch combination from Makunouchi.
Lampiaun connects with a single shot there.
Nice takedown defense from Makunouchi. No joy for Lampiaun on that attempt. #T3#
Lampiaun connects with a crisp jab.
Makunouchi misses with an uppercut. Lampiaun saw that one coming.
Lampiaun tries to close the distance and clinch but Makunouchi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Makunouchi scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Lampiaun clinches with his opponent.
Makunouchi scores with a shoulder strike.
Lampiaun misses with an elbow over the top.
Lampiaun avoiding damage as Makunouchi throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lampiaun.
Makunouchi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lampiaun seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Makunouchi can turn it around.
Makunouchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Makunouchi wants to get back to striking at distance but Lampiaun won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Makunouchi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Makunouchi lands a shoulder strike.
Makunouchi is trying to break the clinch but Lampiaun has him pressed against the cage.
Lampiaun prevents Makunouchi from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lampiaun fails to land.
Lampiaun trying to control the position but instead, Makunouchi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lampiaun into the cage.#BC2#
Makunouchi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Lampiaun slips a straight right by Makunouchi.
Lampiaun feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Lampiaun scores with a takedown into Makunouchi's guard.
Lampiaun has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!
Makunouchi trying to control the position here.
Lampiaun passes Makunouchi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lampiaun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Makunouchi tries to get to full guard but Lampiaun has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makunouchi wants to control but Lampiaun is keeping busy.
Lampiaun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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 Virgulino Lampiaun will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ippo Makunouchi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Lampiaun has closed the distance and engaged Makunouchi in a clinch. #BC2#
Makunouchi manages to break the clinch.
Lampiaun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lampiaun misses the jab.
Ippo Makunouchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makunouchi throws a nice looking combination but Lampiaun bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lampiaun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Lampiaun looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Makunouchi has one foot on Lampiaun's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lampiaun is looking to clinch but Makunouchi is avoiding it. #CL#
Lampiaun rushes Makunouchi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Makunouchi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Makunouchi is trying to break the clinch but Lampiaun has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Makunouchi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Makunouchi misses. #CL#
Lampiaun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Makunouchi is trying to break the clinch but Lampiaun is controlling him.
Lampiaun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Makunouchi scores with a shot to the side of Lampiaun's head.
Lampiaun wants a takedown. #BC2#
Makunouchi breaks the clinch.
Lampiaun tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makunouchi swivels and escapes.
Makunouchi keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Lampiaun darts in and clinches Makunouchi up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lampiaun fails to land.
Makunouchi is trying to push Lampiaun away but Lampiaun has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Makunouchi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lampiaun or perhaps it was just good defense by Makunouchi, which made it look bad.
A countering left hand to the body from Makunouchi misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Virgulino Lampiaun. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Makunouchi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Makunouchi swats away the attempt to clinch by Lampiaun.
Makunouchi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makunouchi is looking for the big counter here.
Lampiaun wants to clinch
and Makunouchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makunouchi tries to move into range but Lampiaun moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lampiaun tries to clinch up.
Makunouchi ducks under a wild hook from Lampiaun.
A countering left hand to the body from Makunouchi misses.
Lampiaun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makunouchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makunouchi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lampiaun slips under a jab.
Lampiaun closes the distance looking to clinch #KD2#
and Makunouchi counters with a crisp one two that drops Lampiaun! Makunouchi thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lampiaun to his feet! Lampiaun is in big trouble!#ROC2#Lampiaun is rocked!#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Lampiaun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Makunouchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lampiaun wants to clinch
and Makunouchi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lampiaun looks to clinch #KD2#
and Makunouchi counters with a nice right hand that sends Lampiaun toppling to the canvas! Lampiaun scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Makunouchi finish him?!
Makunouchi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lampiaun looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lampiaun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Makunouchi counters with a crisp right that sends Lampiaun to the canvas! Makunouchi follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ippo Makunouchi!

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