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Event: C388: Blaydes vs Arroyo     
Date:   Jan 26, 2025
#R1#
A shot to the body from Duterte misses
and Santos counters with a good low kick that Duterte was not able to check.
Duterte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Santos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Santos moves out of range as Duterte strikes.
Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duterte.
Santos misses with a right hand
and Duterte counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Santiago Santos has been cut.
A head kick misses from Duterte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duterte lands a nice shot to the body.
Duterte throws a leg kick but Santos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Duterte moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1#
Duterte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Duterte misses with a hook
and Santos counters with a low kick, right behind Duterte 's knee.
Duterte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by Duterte.
Santos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Duterte misses the jab.
As Duterte backs away, Santos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Duterte cracks Santos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Duterte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Duterte throws a head kick that misses.
Santos quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Duterte has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Santos connects with a crisp jab.
Duterte lands a leg kick that knocks Santos off balance momentarily.
Santos throws a body punch but Duterte moves out of range.
Duterte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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!
Duterte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Duterte looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.#T3#
Duterte scores with a spinning back kick!
Duterte lands a two punch combo.
Duterte misses with an uppercut.
Duterte throws a leg kick
and Santos counters with a thumping low kick.
A shot to the liver by Duterte. Beautiful body shot.
Duterte throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Santos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
No joy there for Duterte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Santos blocks the low kick.#T4#
Duterte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santos.
Duterte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duterte tries to land a leg kick but Santos saw it coming and moves away.
Duterte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Duterte throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duterte defending well as Santos loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Duterte's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A swing and a miss from Duterte.
Duterte misses with a wild combination.
As Duterte looks to move away, Santos throws a big counter combo but Duterte just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo Duterte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santiago Santos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Duterte misses with a combination
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Duterte misses.
Santos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rodrigo Duterte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos misses with a left hand
and Duterte counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Santiago Santos's cut is getting worse.
Duterte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Santos.
Duterte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos slips under a jab from Duterte.
Santos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Duterte misses with a body shot
and Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Duterte looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Duterte.
Duterte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Duterte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santos looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Duterte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Duterte has been cut.
Duterte fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Santos is out of range.
Duterte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santos throws a quick counter kick to the body but Duterte avoids it.
Duterte throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Duterte lands a right hook to the body.
Rodrigo Duterte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duterte throws a leg kick that misses.
Santos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Duterte falls off balance throwing a combination
and Santos counters with a left to the body.
Duterte misses with a straight left.
Santos appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos lands with a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Duterte there.#T3#
Duterte lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Duterte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santos.
Santos blocks a jab.
Santos is looking to counter with head kicks.
Duterte with a jab.
Duterte throws a nice looking combination but Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Duterte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Duterte is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Santos.
Santos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Duterte. #CUT2#Santiago Santos's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Duterte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Duterte misses with a right hand
and Santos counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Santos finds it's way through Duterte's defenses.
Santos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Santos connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rodrigo Duterte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Duterte wants to stay close but Santos steps back to make room for something. Duterte seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Santos and Duterte drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Santiago Santos!
The defeated Rodrigo Duterte had this to say: 'Don't worry I will be back!!'.

 

Event: DMMA 388: Barbosa v Easterly     
Date:   Jan 26, 2025
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Chongching.
An attempted straight right counter from LaFleur misses the target.
LaFleur misses with a hook
and Chongching counters with a stiff right hand.
LaFleur ducks under a wild hook from Chongching.
A little feinted left hand from LaFleur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chongching throws a shot from downtown. LaFleur moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from LaFleur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chongching misses the jab.
Chongching throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LaFleur throws the left hand but Chongching avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chongching throws a right and a left that both miss.
LaFleur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chongching throws an ugly left hook that misses
and LaFleur counters with a nice uppercut.
Chongching lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but LaFleur circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from LaFleur misses the target.
LaFleur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chongching moves away.
Chongching throws out a counter right but LaFleur avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Chongching throws a hook but LaFleur blocks it.
LaFleur is looking to counter punch.
Ching Chong Chongching seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chongching throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chongching swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and LaFleur counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chongching! LaFleur lets Chongching back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Chongching is rocked!
LaFleur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chongching throws out the jab.
Chongching looks up at the clock. Bad move! LaFleur lands a right hand from hell, dropping Chongching. LaFleur pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Francois LaFleur!
A victorious Jean Francois LaFleur thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: DMMA 388: Barbosa v Easterly     
Date:   Jan 26, 2025
#R1#
Holmberg tests Kong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holmberg swings for the body but Kong moves out of range.
Kong moves out of range of the strikes.
Holmberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Holmberg staying out of range there.
Kong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy left from Holmberg finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kong.
Holmberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kong.
Holmberg cracks Kong with a good jab.
Kong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Tim Holmberg has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Holmberg 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.#T1#
Holmberg lands a jab to Kong's midsection.
Holmberg misses with a hook
and Kong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Holmberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holmberg with a jab.
We've been told by Kong's head coaches at Sydney Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Holmberg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kong walks into a straight right hand from Holmberg.
Holmberg looks to land a left hand but Kong moved out of range nicely.
Holmberg throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Kong counters with a head kick that drops Holmberg to the mat! Holmberg scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Holmberg 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!
Holmberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Kong counters with a right hand from hell and Holmberg is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). King Kong!

 

Event: SYN 1131 Madzarov vs. Oneil     
Date:   Jan 19, 2025
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Rose.
It looked like Rose was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bacia.
Rose moves out of range as Bacia strikes.
Mabuz Bacia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bacia misses with a right hand #CL#
and Rose holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rose putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bacia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rose keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bacia's efforts to push away.
Bacia is trying to force a seperation but Rose has the dominant position.
Bacia is trying to force a seperation but Rose has the dominant position.
Bacia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Rose has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rose lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacia throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Bacia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rose scores with a hook to the body.
Rose scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bacia avoiding damage as Rose throws knees to the body.
Bacia struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands. #BC2#
Bacia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Bacia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rose avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rose was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bacia throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Rose counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bacia! Rose lets Bacia back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Mabuz Bacia has been cut.
Rose avoids the head kick by Bacia.
Bacia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Thomas Rose has been cut.
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!
Rose keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bacia.
Bacia scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Rose bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bacia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rose keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bacia.
Bacia misses with a hook #KD#
and Rose counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bacia! Rose lets Bacia back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Bacia is rocked!
Bacia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bacia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rose wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bacia throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Rose counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bacia! Rose lets Bacia back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bacia is still on wobbly legs! Can Rose finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Mabuz Bacia's cut even more.#T3#
Bacia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rose appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bacia seems to have recovered his senses.
Bacia throws out a loose jab but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rose takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bacia might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A right-left combo lands from Bacia.
Bacia misses with a straight right.
Bacia misses with a hook
and Rose counters with a good, hard body kick but Bacia shrugs it off.
Bacia looks winded!
Bacia throws a low kick but Rose avoids it.#T4#
Bacia throws a hook to the side of Rose's head but Rose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rose is looking to counter the offense by Bacia and move into the clinch.
Bacia throws a poor cross that misses
and Rose finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bacia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rose.
Rose tries to counter by clinching up but Bacia breaks away and moves out of range.
Bacia misses with a left hand #CL#
and Rose moves into the clinch.
Rose lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rose lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Bacia fails to land.
Rose scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rose lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#The cut above Mabuz Bacia's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rose lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rose misses with a knee to the head.
Bacia is looking to break free of the clinch but Rose has double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Rose dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bacia misses with a wild combination.
Rose tries to counter by clinching up but Bacia breaks away and moves out of range.
Rose blocks a jab.
Bacia misses with the combination.
Rose showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bacia.
Rose looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#Thomas Rose's cut is getting worse.
Thomas Rose is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Bacia connects with a jab.
Rose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bacia can do to turn this around?
A head kick by Bacia misses #CL#
and Rose counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rose working Bacia over with knees to the body.
Bacia is breathing heavily.
Rose with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bacia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rose blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Bacia breaks from the clinch.
Bacia misses with a right hand
and Rose counters with a big right hand! Oh Bacia is in trouble here! Rose follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Rose!
During a confident post fight interview, Thomas Rose thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: C386: Tae vs Chai II     
Date:   Jan 19, 2025
#R1#
Chai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tae's head.
Tae misses with a few strikes there.
Chai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chai blocks a jab.
Chai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tae throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Chai cracks Tae with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tae takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Tae lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Tae throws a poor cross that misses
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut. #KD2#
Chai drops his shoulder and cracks Tae with a huge uppercut! Tae goes down! Can Chai finish him? #ROC2#Tae is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Mabahong Tae has been cut.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chai working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tae has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Tae's legs - danger averted.
Chai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tae works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Chai connects with a couple of short punches.
Chai lands a couple of elbows.
Tae is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Chai wants to sweep but Tae has passed to side control!#SUB#
Tae swings around for an armbar but Chai sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tae's guard.
Chai scoring with some ground and pound.
Chai makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chai chips away with some ground and pound.
Chai throwing strikes but missing.
Chai cracks Tae with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Tae working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
Chai stands up over Tae, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2##SUB#
Tae is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chai is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tae wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Tae looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chai lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tae is looking for a triangle here but Chai uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chai scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tae looking for a sweep but Chai has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Chai connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tae is looking to get to half guard.
Tae is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Sydney Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Chai working the ground and pound effectively.
Oh Tae is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chai looking to finish Tae with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tae!
Tae tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tae seems to have got his legs back now.
Tae is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chai lands a heavy elbow.
Chai lands a heavy elbow.
Chai lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Tae! Chai sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Tae and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Presley Chai!
Presley Chai is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Presley Chai 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: NYF 100: Sillalahi vs Edison     
Date:   Jan 18, 2025
#R1#
Ferguson throws a nice looking combination but Kingston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kingston misses with a few strikes there.
Kingston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Kingston scores with a shot to the body.
Ferguson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.
Ferguson takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Kingston.
Ferguson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kingston displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kingston throws a leg kick that misses.
Ferguson throwing a counter right hand but Kingston manages to avoid it.
Kingston has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mitch Kingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ferguson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kingston.
Kingston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ferguson is looking for a counter combo.
A good leg kick by Kingston.
Kingston looks to throw the jab but Ferguson is out of range.
Ferguson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#KD2#
Kingston drops Ferguson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ferguson looks back up at him and smiles so Kingston waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#Niall Ferguson's cut is getting worse.
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!
Kingston throws a hook but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ferguson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2##KD2#
Kingston cracks Ferguson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kingston has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ferguson to stand back up!#ROC2#Ferguson is rocked!#CUT2#Niall Ferguson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kingston misses with an uppercut. Ferguson saw that one coming.
Ferguson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kingston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferguson circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferguson appears to be looking for a big counter.#KD2#
Kingston lands a big uppercut and Ferguson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ferguson looks OK. Kingston waves Ferguson back to his feet!
Ferguson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kingston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kingston has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head kick by Kingston misses
and Ferguson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kingston throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Ferguson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferguson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kingston.#T3#
Ferguson checks a leg kick.
Kingston misses with the combination.
Kingston misses with the combination.
Kingston lands with a nice body punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Kingston as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Kingston throws an off balance right hand
and Ferguson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kingston thinking.
Kingston misses with a combination
and Ferguson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kingston looks winded!
Kingston looks to land a combination but Ferguson avoids it well.
Kingston misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Ferguson counters with a nice right hand that sends Kingston toppling to the canvas! Kingston scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ferguson finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Mitch Kingston has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingston throws out a counter right but Ferguson avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingston looks to land a left hand but Ferguson moved out of range nicely.
Ferguson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kingston misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Kingston dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ferguson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kingston missing with a left hand there. Ferguson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferguson misses the target.
Kingston misses with a body shot.
It looked like Ferguson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kingston.
Kingston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferguson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kingston connects with a looping right hand.
Kingston misses with a hook. Ferguson ducked under it nicely.
Ferguson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kingston moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#Jeez, Niall Ferguson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#KD2#
Kingston lands a big right hand that sends Ferguson crashing to the mat! Kingston stays standing though and waves Ferguson back to his feet!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mitch Kingston!
A victorious Mitch Kingston thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: ENIGMA 236     
Date:   Jan 18, 2025
#R1#
Petritis throws a hook to the side of Fei Hung's head but Fei Hung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fei Hung seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Petritis throws an off balance right hand
and Fei Hung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Petros Petritis has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Fei Hung.
Petritis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fei Hung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petritis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Petritis throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Fei Hung to counter with a crisp jab.
Fei Hung throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petritis misses with a hook to the body
and Fei Hung counters with a nice body shot.
Fei Hung misses with a looping left.
Petritis throws the left hand but Fei Hung avoids the punch easily.
We've been told by Fei Hung's head coaches at Sydney Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fei Hung moves out of range as Petritis strikes.#T1#
Petritis walks into a jab.#CUT#That has opened up Petros Petritis's cut even more.
Petritis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fei Hung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Fei Hung, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Petritis throws a big shot that misses.
Fei Hung was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Petritis misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Fei Hung counters with a crisp right hand that drops Petritis! Fei Hung lets Petritis back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Petritis is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petritis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fei Hung counters with a big left hand that crumples Petritis! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wong Fei Hung!
A victorious Wong Fei Hung thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: FCL 73 - Brown vs Tyson     
Date:   Jan 18, 2025
#R1#
Velasquez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nuku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Velasquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Velasquez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nuku takes a jab right on the kisser.
Velasquez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nuku backs up against the cage. #CUT2#It looks like Aoatea Nuku has been cut.
Velasquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Nuku moves into the clinch successfully.
Velasquez has had enough of the clinch but Nuku keeps him there for the moment.
Nuku misses with some punches.
Nuku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velasquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuku lands with a light punch inside.
Velasquez scores with a shot to the side of Nuku's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Velasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Nuku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nuku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velasquez.
Nuku misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Velasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velasquez misses with a series of wild punches.
Nuku darts in trying to clinch
and Velasquez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nuku thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nuku. Velasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nuku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velasquez.
Nuku misses with an uppercut. Velasquez saw that one coming.
Nuku looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Velasquez lands a head kick!
Nuku throws the left hand but Velasquez avoids the punch easily.
Nuku connects with a looping right hand.
Velasquez walks into a stiff left hand from Nuku.
Nuku just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Nuku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Velasquez at a distance.
A punch combination from Nuku misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuku throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Velasquez on the side of the head.
Nuku misses with a hook
and Nuku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nuku misses with a two punch combination.
Velasquez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Velasquez wants it to stay on the feet.
Velasquez throws out a loose jab but Nuku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuku takes one to the side of the head.
Velasquez lands with a shot to the body.
Nuku looks to land a combination but Velasquez avoids it well.
Nuku throws a combination that misses
and Velasquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Velasquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nuku throws a jab but it's blocked by Velasquez.
A countering left hand to the body from Velasquez misses.
Nuku lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Velasquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Nuku is just out of range.
Velasquez moves out of range as Nuku strikes.
Nuku lands a jab to the nose.
Nuku misses the jab.
Velasquez scores with a hook.
Nuku throws a lazy uppercut
and Velasquez counters with a nice uppercut.
Velasquez throws a head kick that misses.
Velasquez lands with an overhand left.
Nuku misses with a body shot.
Velasquez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nuku looks to land a right hand but Velasquez moved out of range.
Nuku just misses with a punch to the body.
Nuku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velasquez throws out the jab.
Nuku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Velasquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Velasquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nuku.#T4#
Velasquez takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nuku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Velasquez misses with a lunging right hand
letting Nuku counter with a right hand.
Velasquez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Velasquez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Velasquez throws a hook but Nuku avoids it easily.
Nuku misses with a hook. Velasquez ducked under it nicely.
Velasquez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Velasquez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Velasquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nuku takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nuku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velasquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Nuku.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nuku misses with an uppercut
and Velasquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Nuku darts in and clinches Velasquez up against the cage.#BC2#
Velasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cain Velasquez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aoatea Nuku's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice jab there from Velasquez.
Nuku loads up on a big right hand but Velasquez slips the punch.
Nuku staying out of range there.
Velasquez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nuku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Velasquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nuku lands with an uppercut that bounces Velasquez off the cage and back into range.
Nuku thuds a left hand into Velasquez's body.
Nuku thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nuku jabs Velasquez right on the nose. Velasquez blinks but takes it well.
Aoatea Nuku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nuku rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Velasquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Nuku takes the fight into the clinch.
Nuku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nuku lands with a short shot to the head. #T1##BC2#
Velasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nuku lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nuku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Velasquez.
Nuku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velasquez.
Velasquez walks into a straight right hand from Nuku.
Velasquez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Velasquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Velasquez tries to get set, Nuku tries to push him back and clinch up but Velasquez manages to avoid the attempt.
Nuku looks to score with a jab to the body but Velasquez is just out of range.
Nuku fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nuku avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nuku looks to throw the jab but Velasquez is out of range.
Velasquez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cain Velasquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Velasquez throws out a loose jab but Nuku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Velasquez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Velasquez throws a shot from downtown. Nuku moves away and avoids it.
Velasquez slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Nuku clinches up against the cage.
Nuku lands a right hand.
Nuku throws a punch but it's blocked by Velasquez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nuku creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Velasquez tries to break free but Nuku pushes him back against the cage.
Velasquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nuku has him pressed against the cage.
Velasquez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nuku seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Velasquez can turn it around.
Nuku goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Velasquez breaks from the clinch.
Nuku connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Velasquez momentarily.
Nuku blocks a jab.#CL#
Nuku rushes Velasquez and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Nuku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velasquez wants to break the clinch but can't.
A hook to the body from Nuku.
Nuku is trying to maintain a safe position but Velasquez gets an underhook and turns Nuku into the cage.
Aoatea Nuku has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nuku lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nuku has Velasquez pressed against the cage, preventing Velasquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nuku lands a hook that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Nuku digs a right hand into Velasquez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Velasquez's gas tank.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
Velasquez prevents a body shot from Nuku.
Nuku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nuku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velasquez's elbow.
Nuku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nuku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velasquez blocks a body shot from Nuku.
Nuku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nuku digs a right hand underneath Velasquez's ribcage. Velasquez let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Velasquez has had enough of the clinch but Nuku keeps him there for the moment.
Nuku misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velasquez misses with a punch on the inside.
Nuku misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Nuku.
Nuku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuku misses with a body punch.
Velasquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velasquez blocking some punches.
Nuku tries a body shot but Velasquez blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Velasquez.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Velasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nuku takes a swing at Velasquez's ribcage but misses.
Nuku connects with a right hand. Velasquez shakes it off.
Velasquez misses with a body shot.
Nuku scores with a jab. Velasquez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aoatea Nuku dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aoatea Nuku's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Velasquez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nuku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nuku swings for the body but Velasquez moves out of range.
Good exchange - Nuku coming out on top.
Nuku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velasquez.
Velasquez scores with a sloppy right hand. Nuku should have avoided that one.
Nuku throws a poor cross that misses
and Velasquez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Velasquez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nuku displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nuku takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Nuku rushes Velasquez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nuku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velasquez's elbow.
Velasquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Velasquez can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Velasquez breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Velasquez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nuku.
Nuku connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Velasquez's hands.
Nuku looks to land a right hand but Velasquez moved out of range.
Velasquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Velasquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Nuku lands a lovely overhand right.
Velasquez slips a straight right by Nuku.
Velasquez takes one to the chin there.
A jab from Velasquez misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nuku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards. #BC2#
Velasquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Velasquez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuku lands a head shot.
Nuku scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nuku connects with a body shot that sends Velasquez's belly button to the back.
Velasquez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Velasquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nuku shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nuku lands a jab.
Nuku looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Velasquez is fending him off so far but Nuku persists. Nope, Velasquez circles away and we're back to standing.
Nuku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velasquez can do to turn this around?
Nuku throws a jab but it's blocked by Velasquez.
Nuku moves out of range of the strikes.
Nuku lands with an overhand left.
A shot to the body from Nuku misses
and Velasquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nuku bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Velasquez's head.
Velasquez ducks under a wild hook from Nuku.
Velasquez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Velasquez misses. #T3#
Nuku connects with a looping right hand.
Velasquez blocks a jab.
Velasquez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nuku moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nuku scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nuku avoids the head kick by Velasquez.
Velasquez scores with a jab.
Velasquez moves out of range as Nuku strikes.
Velasquez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nuku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velasquez.
Velasquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nuku moves away.
Nuku works over Velasquez's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuku scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Nuku throws a hook but Velasquez blocks it.#CL#
Nuku gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Velasquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nuku lands a right hand. #BC2#
Velasquez breaks from the clinch.
Nuku cracks Velasquez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Velasquez blocks a jab.
Velasquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nuku.
Nuku throws a jab but it's blocked by Velasquez.
Velasquez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nuku with a body shot.
Nuku lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nuku looks to score with a jab to the body but Velasquez is just out of range.
Velasquez dodges the punch combination from Nuku.
Velasquez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nuku with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aoatea Nuku clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Aoatea Nuku's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Velasquez misses with a series of wild punches.
Velasquez walks into a straight right hand from Nuku.
Velasquez moves forwards but Nuku connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Nuku.
Nuku throws a shot to the body.
Velasquez misses with a left hand
and Velasquez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nuku tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nuku gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nuku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nuku scores with a shoulder strike.
Velasquez throws an elbow that misses. #BC2#
Velasquez breaks the clinch.
Nuku throws out a loose jab but Velasquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Velasquez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Nuku misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Velasquez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Velasquez.
Nuku swings widly with a right hand
and Velasquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nuku throws an overhand right that lands on Velasquez's shoulder, as Velasquez tries to avoid the shot.
Nuku cracks Velasquez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nuku slips under a jab from Velasquez.
Nuku throws a series of punches but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nuku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nuku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nuku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nuku defending well as Velasquez loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Velasquez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nuku misses with an uppercut. Velasquez saw that one coming.
Velasquez takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Nuku rushes Velasquez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nuku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Velasquez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nuku walks into a stiff left hand from Velasquez.
Nuku lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Velasquez.
Nuku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nuku cracks Velasquez with a good jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Velasquez. That snapped Nuku's head back.
Nuku staying out of range there.
Velasquez loads up on a big right hand but Nuku slips the punch.#T3#
Nuku looks to throw the jab but Velasquez is out of range.
Velasquez throws an overhand right that lands on Nuku's shoulder, as Nuku tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Nuku misses.
Nuku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Velasquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nuku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Velasquez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Nuku clinches with his opponent.
Nuku misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Nuku fails to land.
Nuku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuku lands with a right to the head.
Nuku swings wildly with an uppercut but Velasquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Velasquez.
Velasquez is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Velasquez blocks an uppercut. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Nuku.
Velasquez pushes Nuku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Velasquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Nuku won't allow it.
Nuku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Velasquezs head.
Velasquez wants to break free but Nuku has control.
Nuku misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velasquez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuku misses with the head strike.
Nuku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Velasquez.
Nuku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nuku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nuku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nuku has a couple of punches blocked by Velasquez.
Nuku lands with a left to the head.
Velasquez misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velasquez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aoatea Nuku had his way with Cain Velasquez in that round.
The cut man is working on Aoatea Nuku'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. This is the final round!#R5#
Nuku throws a body punch but Velasquez moves out of range.
Velasquez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Velasquez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Nuku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Velasquez lands with a good body shot.
A jab lands there for Nuku.
Nuku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Velasquez misses the target.
Velasquez throws a series of punches but Nuku avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuku fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Velasquez on the side of the head.
Nuku goes for a double leg but Velasquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Velasquez continues to drive forward.
Velasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nuku's elbow.
Nuku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Velasquez backwards.
Nuku lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Velasquez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Nuku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velasquez's elbow.
Nuku lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Nuku.
Nuku is working Velasquez over against the cage.
Velasquez prevents a body shot from Nuku.
Nuku misses with a body punch.
Velasquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Velasquez is trying to break the clinch but Nuku is controlling him.
Nuku misses with a punch to the body.
Nuku working aggressively here.
Nuku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velasquez gets through Nuku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nuku.
Velasquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Velasquez manages to break the clinch.
Nuku wants to clinch up but Velasquez keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Velasquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Velasquez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nuku throws an overhand right that lands on Velasquez's shoulder, as Velasquez tries to avoid the shot.
Nuku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nuku lands a lovely overhand right.
Nuku misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Nuku misses the target.
Velasquez scores with a jab to the head.
Velasquez misses with an uppercut
and Nuku counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nuku throws a looping overhand right but Velasquez ducks down to avoid it.
Velasquez moves out of range as Nuku strikes.
Velasquez throws a shot from downtown. Nuku moves away and avoids it.
Nuku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velasquez moves away.#T3#
Nuku misses the shot to the body.
Velasquez looks to throw the jab but Nuku is out of range.
Velasquez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nuku connects with the punch.
Velasquez avoids the body shot from Nuku.
Nuku scores with a jab to the head.
Velasquez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Velasquez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nuku scores with a jab to the body.
Nuku is looking to clinch but Velasquez is avoiding it.
Velasquez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nuku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nuku uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Velasquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nuku lands a body shot.
Velasquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Nuku misses.
Nuku throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Velasquez counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velasquez. Nuku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nuku lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Velasquez circles away quickly and effectively.
Aoatea Nuku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nuku cracks Velasquez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nuku lands a jab to Velasquez's midsection.
Nuku throws a lazy right hand but Velasquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nuku lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Velasquez throws a looping overhand right but Nuku ducks down to avoid it.
Cain Velasquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nuku just misses with a punch to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aoatea Nuku!

Aoatea Nuku retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Aoatea Nuku thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: DMMA 385: Kostov v Burgess     
Date:   Jan 18, 2025
#R1#
Chapo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like EL Chapo has been cut.#CL#
Jones forces Chapo back against the cage and clinches.
Chapo is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chapo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chapo lands an uppercut.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Chapo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chapo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chapo tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Chapo back against the cage.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chapo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Chapo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
EL Chapo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chapo misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Jones throws an off balance right hand
enabling Chapo to counter with a crisp jab.
EL Chapo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chapo misses with a wild combination.
Chapo digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Chapo ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Chapo tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chapo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jab by Jones.
Chapo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chapo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Jones misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Jones darts in and clinches Chapo up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Chapo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones moves to clinch but Chapo breaks away
and Chapo counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chapo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Chapo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones throws a body punch but Chapo moves out of range.
Chapo moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChapo.
Chapo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chapo.#T3#
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chapo misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Chapo misses.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Chapo misses with a few strikes there.
Chapo lands a nice shot to the body.
Chapo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Jones scores with a takedown into Chapo's guard.
Jones trying to control but Chapo is working from the bottom. #T4#
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Chapo is retaining full guard.
Chapo trying to control the position here.
Jones stops Chapo from standing up.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Chapo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
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!
Jones wants to hit a sweep here but Chapo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

EL Chapo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on EL Chapo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jones is looking to clinch.
Chapo looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chapo sprawls and moves away.
Jones wants to clinch but Chapo slips to the side
letting Chapo counter with a right hand.
Jones is looking to clinch but Chapo is avoiding it.
Jones connects with the punch.
Chapo tries a head kick but it misses.
Chapo ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapo jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones closes the distance but Chapo moves to the side
enabling Chapo to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Dan Jones has been cut.#T1#
Chapo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Chapo tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#That has opened up EL Chapo's cut even more.
EL Chapo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chapo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Chapo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chapo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones misses with a hook
and Chapo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Chapo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chapo.
EL Chapo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD#
Jones lands a big right hand that sends Chapo crashing to the mat! Jones stays standing though and waves Chapo back to his feet!#CUT#The cut above EL Chapo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chapo sprawls and moves away.#KD2#
Chapo lands a big uppercut and Jones crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jones looks OK. Chapo waves Jones back to his feet!#ROC2#Jones is rocked!#T2#
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chapo avoids it really well and circles away.
Chapo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chapo misses with a head kick.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Chapo breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Jones instigates a clinch.
Chapo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Chapo's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Chapo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD2#
Chapo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jones sprawling to the canvas! Jones rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Chapo finish him?!
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Chapo cracks Jones on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Jones falls backwards against the cage. Chapo follows up with more strikes that drop Jones to his knees. Chapo keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Jones! This one is all over!

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

 

Event: DMMA 385: Kostov v Burgess     
Date:   Jan 18, 2025
#R1#
Dantes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Weaver lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dantes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weaver.
Weaver lands with an uppercut that bounces Dantes off the cage and back into range.
Weaver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Weaver missing with a left hand there. Dantes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice cross by Weaver.
Dantes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dantes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Weaver.
Weaver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dantes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Dantes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weaver looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Weaver missing with a left hand there. Dantes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dantes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dantes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dantes takes one on the button.
Dantes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dantes wants it to stay on the feet.
A combination from Weaver does no damage.
Dantes throws a head kick that misses.
Weaver ducks right into an uppercut from Dantes. #T2#
Weaver connects with a single shot there.
Dantes loads up on a big right hand but Weaver slips the punch.
Weaver swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been told by Dantes's head coaches at Sydney Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Weaver takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dantes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weaver takes a swing at Dantes's ribcage but misses.
Edmond Dantes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dantes misses with a head kick.
Weaver with the counter takedown but Dantes avoids it easily.
Dantes throws a leg kick but Weaver moved away.
Shaman Weaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weaver lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T3#
Dantes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dantes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weaver scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dantes doesn't seem bothered though.
Dantes misses with the combination.
Dantes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Weaver misses with a double jab
and Dantes counters with a head kick. #T4#
Dantes throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Dantes misses.
Dantes throws a looping overhand right but Weaver ducks down to avoid it.
Dantes lands a lovely overhand right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Weaver or perhaps it was just good defense by Dantes, which made it look bad.
Edmond Dantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaman Weaver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dantes misses with a double jab
and Weaver counters with a nice uppercut.
Dantes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shaman Weaver dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Weaver thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Dantes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Weaver will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Weaver drops his hands momentarily and Dantes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dantes misses with a right hand
and Weaver counters with a nice uppercut.
Dantes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weaver.
Weaver misses with an uppercut.
Dantes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dantes blocks a jab.
Dantes throws a head kick but Weaver moves out of range.
Dantes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weaver.#T1#
Weaver tests Dantes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dantes scores with a jab.
Weaver walks into a stiff left hand from Dantes.#ROC#Weaver is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Dantes and Weaver falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Dantes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Edmond Dantes!
After the big win, Edmond Dantes made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Nevermore Clothing Co and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: C381: Shida vs Dewitt     
Date:   Jan 12, 2025
#R1#
Tae throws a right hand that misses
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Mabahong Tae has been cut.
Tae tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
A big left from Chai misses.
Tae swings widly with a right hand
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Tae.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Tae ducks down to avoid it.
Tae rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Tae lands a right hook to the body.
Tae lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Chai slips a jab from Tae.
We've been hearing reports that Chai has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tae throws out the jab.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tae.
Chai scores with a sloppy right hand. Tae should have avoided that one. #T1#
Good exchange - Tae coming out on top.
Tae dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Tae closes the distance and pushes Chai back into the cage.
Tae is trying to force a seperation but Chai has the dominant position.
Chai cracks Tae with a nice body shot.
Tae has had enough of the clinch but Chai keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Tae misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Tae's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tae taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Chai.
Tae throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chai blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Chai pushes Tae back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tae blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tae misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tae is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chai is keeping busy.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Tae controls the action.
Chai gets through Tae's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Tae manages to break the clinch.
Tae misses with a hook
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tae uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Tae finds it's target.
Chai avoids the body shot from Tae.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Tae with a nice cross.
Tae looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Tae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Tae.
A quick step to the side and Chai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Tae takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#Chai is rocked!
Chai throws a hook but Tae avoids it easily.
Tae pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chai is out of range and Tae settles back down.
A jab from Tae finds it's way through Chai's defenses.
Oh Chai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A lazy left from Tae finds it's target.
Chai checks a leg kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Chai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Tae moved out of range nicely.
Tae lands with a good body shot.#T4##CL2#
Tae closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tae misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai seems to have got his legs back now.
Tae has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tae misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai gets through Tae's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Tae.
Tae trying to land knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai.
Chai is leaning against Tae and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tae wants to break free but Chai has control. #BC2#
Tae breaks from the clinch. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Tae has knocked Chai down with a huge combo! Tae steps away and waves a wobbly Chai back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Presley Chai has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Tae's shoulder, as Tae tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mabahong Tae dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tae misses with an uppercut.
Tae staying out of range there.
Tae thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tae throws out the jab.
Tae misses with a few strikes there.
A quick step to the side and Chai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mabahong Tae is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tae throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
Mabahong Tae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tae swings widly with a right hand
and Chai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tae thinking.
Tae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Tae.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Chai gets tackled into the cage by Tae. Tae maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Tae breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chai is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Tae just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Chai has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mabahong Tae!
Mabahong Tae is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Mabahong Tae was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: C382: Blaydes vs Jiang II     
Date:   Jan 12, 2025
#R1#
Torvik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Duterte takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Duterte misses with a wild combination.
Torvik avoids a punch combination nicely.
Torvik seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Torvik.
Duterte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Torvik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Torvik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#It looks like Rodrigo Duterte has been cut.
Torvik avoids a punch combination nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Torvik. #T1#
Duterte moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Duterte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duterte pushes Torvik away with a front kick.
Torvik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Torvik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Torvik.
Torvik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Duterte misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Torvik moves into the clinch.
A short left from Torvik.
Duterte throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Torvik blocks it with crossed arms.
Torvik tries a body shot but Duterte blocks it.
Duterte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duterte is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torvik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duterte blocking some punches.
Torvik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torvik looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Duterte blocks a body shot from Torvik.
Torvik managing to block the knees to the body from Duterte.
Torvik prevents Duterte from breaking the clinch.
Torvik tries to throw a body punch but Duterte avoids it by throwing Torvik back against the cage.
Duterte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Torvik backwards. #BC2#
Duterte manages to break the clinch.
Duterte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torvik.
Sven Torvik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duterte misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duterte. Torvik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duterte misses with a body kick.
A left lands for Duterte.#CUT2#It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Duterte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duterte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Duterte defending well as Torvik loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Duterte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Torvik jabs Duterte right on the nose. Duterte blinks but takes it well.
Torvik wants to slow Duterte down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice body punch from Torvik.
Torvik jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Duterte misses with a combination
and Torvik counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Torvik fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Duterte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Torvik swings for the body but Duterte moves out of range.
Torvik misses with a hook
and Duterte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duterte misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Torvik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torvik throws a body punch but Duterte moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duterte! But no joy.
A slow jab from Torvik misses its intended target.
Duterte has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Torvik finds it's way round the side to connect with Duterte's head.
Torvik throws the left hand but Duterte avoids the punch easily.
Duterte feints and then cracks Torvik's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Torvik down.
Torvik throws out a loose jab but Duterte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torvik stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duterte.
Torvik throws a big shot that misses.
Torvik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Duterte lands with a nice combination. Torvik backs away looking to recover.
Torvik fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Torvik dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice shot by Torvik.
Torvik throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Duterte ducks under a wild hook from Torvik.
Torvik missing with a left hand there. Duterte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good leg kick by Torvik.
Torvik fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Duterte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Torvik tries to score with a low kick but Duterte moves his leg out of the way.
Duterte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Duterte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Torvik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duterte was well out of range. Poor timing from Torvik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duterte moves out of range as Torvik strikes.
Good work by Torvik as he checks the leg kick.#KD2#
Duterte drops Torvik with a beautiful combination! Torvik stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Duterte is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Duterte sends Torvik crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Duterte is motioning to the referee to let Torvik up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#Sven Torvik's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Torvik lands a nice looking kick to the body. Duterte takes a step back to recover.
Torvik cracks Duterte with an open hand slap.
Torvik throws a lazy right hand but Duterte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duterte gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Duterte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Torvik loads up on a big right hand but Duterte slips the punch.
Torvik scores with a hook.
Torvik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Duterte.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duterte! But no joy.
A big right from Duterte misses. #T2#
Torvik scores with a jab.
Torvik avoids the body shot from Duterte.
Torvik catches Duterte with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Torvik coming out on top.
Duterte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torvik.
Duterte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Torvik with a body shot.
Duterte takes one to the chin there.
Torvik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duterte.
Torvik throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Duterte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Torvik.
Duterte misses with a lunging right hand
and Torvik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Torvik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duterte can do to turn this around?
Torvik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duterte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Torvik tries to clinch there but Duterte circles away. #T3#
Torvik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duterte moves away.#KD2#
Duterte lands a big head kick that sends Torvik tumbling to the mat! Duterte takes a step backwards and waves Torvik back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#Sven Torvik's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Torvik is looking to chop away at Duterte's legs.
A big left from Duterte misses.
Torvik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duterte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torvik.
Duterte misses with an uppercut.
Duterte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Torvik under the eye.#CUT2#Jeez, Sven Torvik's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Torvik looks to throw the jab but Duterte is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duterte throws a right and a left that Torvik avoids nicely.
Duterte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duterte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Torvik with a body shot.
Torvik works the jab nicely.#T4#
Duterte throws a jab when Torvik was well out of range.
Torvik throws a quick counter kick to the body but Duterte avoids it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Duterte in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Torvik tried to score with a low kick but Duterte checks it.
A lazy left from Torvik finds it's target.
Torvik throws a low kick but Duterte avoids it.
Duterte thinks about the counter body kick.
Torvik jabs Duterte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Torvik throws a hook but Duterte avoids it easily.
Duterte with a jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rodrigo Duterte!
Rodrigo Duterte was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: DMMA 383: Abrazos v Redcola     
Date:   Jan 11, 2025
#R1#
Christ keeps the fight on the outside.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christ paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jenkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Christ avoids the body shot from Jenkins.
Christ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jenkins lands with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Christ.
Christ has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jenkins.
Jenkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jenkins connects with a crisp jab.
Jenkins misses with a kick to the body
and Christ counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jenkins stuns Christ with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Jenkins misses.
Christ takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jenkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Christ. Christ circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jenkins misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Christ is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jenkins.
Christ has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Jenkins.
Christ bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been told by Christ's head coaches at Sydney Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jenkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jenkins connects with a jab.
Christ lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Schoonie Jenkins has been cut.
Schoonie Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Jenkins.
Christ connects with a body shot that sends Jenkins's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christ misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Christ throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD#
Christ lands a left and a right that sends Jenkins crashing to the canvas! Christ dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#Jenkins is rocked!
Jenkins wants to control but Christ is having none of it.
Jenkins is still in real trouble! Can Christ finish him?#SU#
Christ stands up from mount. Strange move.
Christ thumps Jenkins with a low kick.
Christ grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Jenkins takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Christ cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jesus Christ!

 

Event: SYN 1128 Ryan vs. Jankovic     
Date:   Jan 10, 2025
#R1##CL#
Tadageru moves into the clinch.
Hug lands a right hand.
Tadageru has Hug pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hug manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hug throws a head punch that misses.
Hug misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tadageru wants to take the fight to the mat but Hug manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hug tries to work over Tadageru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tadageru has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hug is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nakachi Tadageru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Hug.
Tadageru wants a takedown but no success here.
Hug misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hug lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hug stops a takedown attempt from Tadageru.
Hug lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hug lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Hug. #TD#
Tadageru has clasped his hands together around Hug's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hug is trying to get back to half guard.
Hug avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tadageru. #T1#
Tadageru postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hug 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.
Tadageru throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tadageru wants to control but Hug is keeping him busy.
Tadageru working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #SUB#
Tadageru thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hug sneaks back into half guard.
Hug manages to get to full guard.
Tadageru throws a strike but Hug rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tadageru is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Sydney Top Team that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Hug stopping the sweep attempt from Tadageru.#T2#
Hug content to stall in guard here.
Tadageru looking for a sweep. Not yet Tadageru, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hug is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tadageru 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.
Hug stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tadageru swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tadageru tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tadageru doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Tadageru controls Hug momentarily but Hug frees himself.
Tadageru throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hug engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Hug trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tadageru's guard.
Hug not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hug looks to land a combination but Tadageru avoids it well.
Hug with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tadageru. Hug does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tadageru slips a jab and a cross from Hug.
Tadageru appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hug misses with a looping left.
Hug throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Tadageru counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tadageru tries to pass to full mount but Hug defends it.
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. Tadageru connects with a nice short shot to Hug's temple. #T4#
Tadageru trying to pass the guard but Hug defending well.
Tadageru not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tadageru lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tadageru has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tadageru thows a huge punch but Hug dodges it nicely.
Tadageru wants to take a breather but Hug is having none of it.
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!
Hug has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tadageru is working away from the top position though.
Tadageru throws a strike but Hug avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hug avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hug wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tadageru accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abel Hug will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hug lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Hug.
Hug avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Hug.
Hug missing with a left hand there. Tadageru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tadageru drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hug sprawls and moves away.
Hug just misses with a punch to the body.
Tadageru attempts a counter takedown but Hug avoids it well and moves away.
Hug waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tadageru.
Hug throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Tadageru counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hug won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hug taking a bit of punishment here - Tadageru scoring with strikes.
Hug takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tadageru scoring with punches from side control.
Hug avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tadageru.
The strikes coming from Tadageru are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Hug is trying to get back to half guard.
Tadageru fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tadageru scoring with punches from side control.
Hug manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tadageru trying to control from half guard but Hug is working away.
Ground and pound from Tadageru.
Hug avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tadageru. #SUB#
Tadageru is working for a submission of some sort.
Tadageru throwing shots but Hug is blocking nicely. #T2#
Tadageru missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tadageru throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tadageru looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nakachi Tadageru overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tadageru lands a nice short elbow.
Tadageru throws a strike but Hug avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hug trying to keep a closed guard but Tadageru is proving a slippery customer.
Hug is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tadageru landing with the ground and pound.
Tadageru in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tadageru working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hug controls Tadageru momentarily but Tadageru frees himself. #T3#
Tadageru postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tadageru wants to pass the guard but Hug is keeping the position.
Tadageru throws a big right hand that misses.
Tadageru postures up in Hug's guard and throws a big left but Hug blocks it.
Hug pulls Tadageru in close to prevent any damage.
Tadageru throws a big elbow that misses.
Tadageru trying to control but Hug is working from the bottom.
Tadageru scoring with some ground and pound.
Tadageru with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tadageru throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hug works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tadageru is looking to work some ground and pound but Hug has wrist control.#T4#
Tadageru throws a strike but Hug rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tadageru manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hug manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Tadageru is looking to work some ground and pound but Hug has wrist control.
Tadageru pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hug is keeping the position for now.
Tadageru postures up in Hug's guard and throws a big left but Hug blocks it.
Tadageru trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tadageru trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tadageru postures up.
Hug utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tadageru throwing strikes but missing.
Tadageru content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nakachi Tadageru dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hug rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tadageru moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tadageru feinted with a counter takedown.
A good leg kick by Hug.
Hug stuns Tadageru with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hug lands with a shot to the body.
Tadageru shoots and misses
and Hug counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tadageru looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hug throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tadageru sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tadageru tries to clinch there but Hug circles away.
Hug is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tadageru.
Hug misses with a hook. Tadageru ducked under it nicely.
A jab lands there for Hug.#T1#
Hug shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tadageru takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hug connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tadageru scores with a nice strike.
Tadageru is looking to clinch.
Tadageru defending well as Hug loads up on a big left hand.
Hug scores with a jab.
Hug misses with a wild body shot.
Hug dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abel Hug is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tadageru is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hug stuffs the takedown attempt from Tadageru. Tadageru gets slowly back to his feet.
Hug looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Tadageru uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hug throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Tadageru misses.
Hug misses with a straight right.
Tadageru appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hug throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Tadageru counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tadageru moves into full mount!
Tadageru is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hug can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hug holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tadageru tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tadageru throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3#
Tadageru landing punches.
Tadageru wants to control the pace but Hug is squirming around nicely.
Tadageru lands a big shot there that rocks Hug but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tadageru sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB#
Tadageru has control of Hug's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hug regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hug tries to lock up and control but Tadageru gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tadageru throws a strike there. Hug manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Hug keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Tadageru missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tadageru throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tadageru 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.
Nice strikes from Tadageru there.
Tadageru missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tadageru frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tadageru fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Tadageru is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hug has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tadageru looking to finish Hug with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hug!
Tadageru working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hug is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nakachi Tadageru showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tadageru has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nakachi Tadageru!

An out of breath Nakachi Tadageru thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: C379: Chai vs Erdogan III     
Date:   Jan 05, 2025
#R1#
Soriano lands with a straight right. Tae didn't see that one coming.
Soriano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tae takes a swing at Soriano's ribcage but misses.
Soriano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Soriano throws a sloppy head kick
letting Tae counter with a right hand.
Soriano connects with the punch.
Soriano misses with a lunging right hand
and Tae counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Soriano scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soriano throws a right hand that misses
and Tae counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soriano thinking.
Soriano throws a front kick that sends Tae stumbling back into the cage.
Soriano misses with a head kick.
Tae throws a big counter combination but Soriano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Soriano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tae sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tae throws a jab but it's blocked by Soriano.
Soriano throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Tae walks into a stiff left hand from Soriano.
Soriano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tae on the side of the head.
Tae throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soriano.
Soriano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Soriano looks to land a right hand but Tae moved out of range.
Soriano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Soriano throws a body punch but Tae moves out of range.
Tae appears to be looking for a big counter.
Soriano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soriano throws a head kick but Tae moves out of range.
A slow jab from Soriano misses its intended target.
Tae swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Puna Soriano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soriano throws a push kick but Tae slaps the foot to one side.
Tae swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Soriano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tae.
Tae throws a big counter combination but Soriano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A left lands for Soriano.
Soriano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tae.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soriano blocks a head kick by Tae.
Nice shot lands for Soriano.
Soriano thows a body kick. Tae tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tae with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Soriano to score with a decent uppercut.
Soriano throws a sloppy head kick and Tae moves out of range easily.
Tae slips a jab from Soriano.
A counter left hand to the body from Tae misses its target.
Soriano is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tae had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tae moves away from the strike by Soriano.
Tae cracks Soriano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Puna Soriano has been cut.
A head kick by Soriano misses
and Soriano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Soriano misses with a lunging right hand
and Tae counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Soriano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Soriano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circle momentarily. Soriano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Soriano.
Soriano throws a head kick that misses.
Tae takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tae staying out of range there.
Tae on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tae ducks under a wild hook from Soriano.
Tae was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Tae ducks under a wild hook from Soriano.
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!
Soriano throws a lazy uppercut
and Tae counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soriano thinking.
Tae takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Soriano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Soriano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Soriano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tae manages to avoid it.
Soriano misses with a lunging right hand
and Tae counters with a nice uppercut.
Soriano throws a big shot that misses.
Soriano misses with a body shot.
Soriano misses with a looping left.
Soriano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soriano just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Puna Soriano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Puna Soriano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Soriano pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tae back to the cage. Soriano follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Soriano throws a head kick that half lands.
Soriano throws a series of punches but Tae moves out of range.
Tae is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Soriano throws a sloppy head kick and Tae moves out of range easily.
Soriano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tae might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Soriano throws a sloppy head kick
letting Tae counter with a right hand.
Soriano throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Tae misses the target.
Soriano misses with a double jab
letting Tae counter with a right hand.
Soriano misses with a combination
and Tae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#That has opened up Puna Soriano's cut even more.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Soriano. Tae does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Soriano throws a body punch but Tae moves out of range.
Tae uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soriano.
It looked like Tae was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tae throws the left hand but Soriano avoids the punch easily.
Tae walks into a left hand.
Soriano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Soriano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Tae misses.
Tae tries to clinch there but Soriano circles away.
Tae slips a straight right by Soriano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soriano. Tae does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soriano misses with a right hand #KD#
and Tae counters with a crisp one two that drops Soriano! Tae thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Soriano to his feet! Soriano is in big trouble!
Tae throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Soriano misses with an uppercut
and Tae counters with a series of strikes. Soriano will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#Soriano is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soriano lands a right hook to the body.
Soriano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Soriano throws a good cross that connects.
Soriano looks to land a left hand but Tae moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Tae on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Soriano throws an overhand right that lands on Tae's shoulder, as Tae tries to avoid the shot.
Tae takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tae slips under a jab from Soriano.
Soriano misses with a hook
and Soriano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Soriano as he connects with a hook.
Soriano throws a jab but it's blocked by Tae.
Puna Soriano seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Soriano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soriano misses with a body shot.
It looked like Tae was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Soriano throws a hook but Tae blocks it.
Soriano throws a head kick that misses
and Tae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tae bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soriano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tae swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Soriano throws the left hand but Tae avoids the punch easily.
Tae looks to score with a jab to the body but Soriano is just out of range.
Soriano tries a head kick but it misses.
Soriano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tae steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soriano.#T4#
Tae steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soriano.
Soriano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soriano misses with a left hand
letting Tae counter with a right hand. #CUT#The cut above Puna Soriano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tae uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soriano.
Tae will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tae avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tae swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Soriano lands a body shot.
Soriano throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tae counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soriano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tae.
A little feinted left hand from Tae on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Soriano throws a body punch but Tae moves out of range.
Tae looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Puna Soriano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Puna Soriano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Soriano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tae on the side of the head.
Soriano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tae.
Tae tries to clinch up.
Soriano lands a high kick!
Soriano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soriano throws a body punch but Tae moves out of range.
Soriano thuds a left hand into Tae's body.
Soriano misses with a right hand
and Tae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tae swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soriano replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tae blocks it well.
Soriano throws a sloppy head kick and Tae moves out of range easily.
Decent striking displayed by Soriano there.
Sloppy strikes from Tae. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Soriano looks to land a combination. Tae sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Soriano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tae slips under a jab from Soriano.
Tae looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Tae looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Soriano lands a body shot.
Soriano misses with a hook
and Tae counters with a straight right hand.
Soriano digs a good body shot into Tae's ribs.
Tae chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soriano can pounce on him.
Soriano throws a low kick but Tae moves out of range easily.
Soriano misses with a body punch
and Tae counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Soriano throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Soriano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Soriano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tae circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Soriano lands with a nice body kick.
Soriano scores with the left hand. Tae knows he should have avoided that one. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Tae has knocked Soriano down with a huge combo! Tae steps away and waves a wobbly Soriano back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Soriano is still on wobbly legs! Can Tae finish him?
Tae moves out of range of the strikes.
Tae looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Soriano thuds a left hand into Tae's body.
Soriano seems to have recovered his senses.
A slow jab from Soriano misses its intended target.
Tae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by Soriano as he checks the leg kick.
Soriano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soriano missing with a left hand there. Tae was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Soriano misses with a kick to the body
and Tae counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#Puna Soriano's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Soriano scores with a head kick. Tae tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tae misses with a lunging right hand
and Soriano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tae thinking.
Soriano throws a lazy head kick
and Tae counters with a straight right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mabahong Tae!
Mabahong Tae spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Puna Soriano stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

 

Event: NYF Fight Night 53     
Date:   Dec 31, 2024
#R1#
Beukeboom is looking to clinch.
Kingston throws out a loose jab but Beukeboom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beukeboom has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kingston misses with a looping left.
Beukeboom throwing a counter right hand but Kingston manages to avoid it.
Kingston tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Beukeboom misses its target.
Beukeboom wants to clinch but Kingston slips to the side
and Kingston counters with a nice uppercut.
Beukeboom slips under a jab from Kingston.
Beukeboom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Beukeboom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kingston, pushing him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kingston breaks from the clinch.
Kingston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beukeboom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Beukeboom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Beukeboom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kingstons head.
Kingston wants to get back to striking at distance but Beukeboom won't allow it. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beukeboom misses with a body punch.
Kingston wants to get back to striking at distance but Beukeboom won't allow it.
Beukeboom goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Kingston breaks from the clinch.
Beukeboom wants to clinch
and Kingston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beukeboom tries to clinch but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Beukeboom moves away from the strike by Kingston.
Beukeboom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kingston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beukeboom moves in looking to clinch but Kingston pushes him off.
Beukeboom tries to clinch there but Kingston circles away.
Beukeboom tries to clinch but Kingston is having none of it.
Beukeboom tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kingston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kingston shapes to counter with a head kick.
Beukeboom ducks under a wild hook from Kingston.#T2##CL#
Beukeboom takes the fight into the clinch.
Beukeboom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beukeboom tries to work over Kingston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Kingston breaks the clinch.
Beukeboom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A quick step to the side and Beukeboom tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beukeboom wants to clinch.
Kingston throws out a counter right but Beukeboom avoids it with no problem.
Kingston moves out of range of the strikes.
Probert Beukeboom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beukeboom tries to clinch but Kingston moves away
and Kingston counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Beukeboom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beukeboom tries to close the distance and clinch but Kingston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beukeboom tries to clinch but Kingston is having none of it. #T3##CL#
Kingston gets tackled into the ropes by Beukeboom. Beukeboom maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Beukeboom fails to land. #BC2#
Kingston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kingston keeps the fight on the outside.
Kingston flicks out a counter leg kick but Beukeboom steps away.
Beukeboom scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Beukeboom has managed to clinch.
Kingston scores with a shoulder strike.
Kingston is trying to break the clinch but Beukeboom is controlling him.
Kingston wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom is leaning against Kingston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kingston is trying to push Beukeboom away but Beukeboom has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Beukeboom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kingston's efforts to push away.
Kingston is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beukeboom.
Beukeboom has Kingston pressed against the ropes, preventing Kingston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Beukeboom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Beukeboom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beukeboom can't find room to land a body shot as Kingston controls the action.
Beukeboom misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom tries a body shot but Kingston blocks it.
Kingston has had enough of the clinch but Beukeboom keeps him there for the moment.
Kingston throws a punch but it's blocked by Beukeboom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kingston.
Beukeboom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beukeboom lands a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Kingston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kingston prevents a body shot from Beukeboom.
A nice left hand lands by Kingston.
Beukeboom has a couple of punches blocked by Kingston. #BC2#
Kingston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kingston swats away the attempt to clinch by Beukeboom.
Kingston now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kingston swats away the attempt to clinch by Beukeboom.
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 Probert Beukeboom will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kingston misses the jab.
Beukeboom fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Beukeboom moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom misses with a hook from the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kingston in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Beukeboom misses with a punch to the body.
Probert Beukeboom has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kingston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Beukeboom's elbow.
Beukeboom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beukeboom lands a left hand.
Beukeboom has a couple of punches blocked by Kingston.
Beukeboom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kingston backwards.
Kingston tries to break the clinch but Beukeboom is controlling the position.
Beukeboom prevents Kingston from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beukeboom backwards. #BC2#
Kingston breaks the clinch.
Mitch Kingston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kingston misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Beukeboom rushes Kingston and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Kingston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Beukeboom tries to close the distance and clinch but Kingston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beukeboom doesn't manage to clinch there - Kingston circles away.
Kingston misses with a wild body shot.
Beukeboom was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kingston lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Beukeboom wants to clinch.
It seemed like Kingston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beukeboom looks to clinch
enabling Kingston to counter with a crisp jab.
Beukeboom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beukeboom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kingston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kingston keeps the fight on the outside.
Beukeboom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingston swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Beukeboom moves out of range as Kingston strikes.
A quick step to the side and Beukeboom tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingston swats away the attempt to clinch by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kingston swats away the attempt to clinch by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom tries to clinch
and Kingston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kingston throws an overhand right that lands on Beukeboom's shoulder, as Beukeboom tries to avoid the shot.
Beukeboom is looking to clinch.
Beukeboom throws out a loose jab but Kingston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beukeboom tries to clinch there but Kingston circles away.
Kingston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beukeboom closes the distance but Kingston moves to the side
and Kingston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Kingston misses with a straight right.
Beukeboom tries to clinch but Kingston is having none of it.
Beukeboom tries to clinch there but Kingston circles away.
Kingston connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Beukeboom moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kingston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kingston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kingston just misses with a punch to the body.
Beukeboom moves to clinch but Kingston breaks away
and Kingston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beukeboom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kingston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Kingston goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Beukeboom tries to close the distance and clinch but Kingston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kingston misses the shot to the body.
Kingston thuds a left hand into Beukeboom's body.
Beukeboom tries to clinch there but Kingston circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beukeboom closes the distance but Kingston moves to the side
and Kingston counters with a stiff right hand.
Beukeboom is looking to clinch but Kingston is avoiding it.
Kingston scores with the left hand. Beukeboom knows he should have avoided that one.
Beukeboom tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kingston counters with a nice uppercut.
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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Beukeboom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kingston throws out the jab.
Beukeboom misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kingston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Beukeboom tries to close the distance and clinch but Kingston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kingston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beukeboom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beukeboom tries to clinch there but Kingston circles away.
Beukeboom wants to clinch
and Kingston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beukeboom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston swats away the attempt to clinch by Beukeboom.
Kingston throws a looping overhand right but Beukeboom ducks down to avoid it.
Kingston lands a head kick. Beukeboom smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Kingston misses with a looping left.#CL#
Beukeboom moves into range and clinches up with Kingston.
Kingston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beukebooms head.
Beukeboom lands a shoulder strike.
Beukeboom can't find room to land a body shot as Kingston controls the action.
Kingston working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Kingston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beukeboom is looking to clinch.
Beukeboom doesn't manage to clinch there - Kingston circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beukeboom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Kingston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Beukeboom tries to clinch but Kingston is having none of it.
Beukeboom tries to clinch but Kingston moves away
and Kingston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beukeboom thinking.
Beukeboom closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kingston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Beukeboom tries to clinch but Kingston moves out of range.
Beukeboom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kingston swats away the attempt to clinch by Beukeboom.
Kingston cracks a nice hook into Beukeboom's ribs.
Beukeboom moves out of range of the strikes.
Beukeboom ducks under a wild hook from Kingston.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingston looks to throw the jab but Beukeboom is out of range.
Beukeboom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingston.
Kingston throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beukeboom on the side of the head. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Kingston.
Beukeboom wants to clinch up but Kingston keeps it at a distance.
Beukeboom tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Kingston to counter with a crisp jab.
Beukeboom tries to clinch but Kingston is having none of it.
Kingston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kingston misses with a head kick.
It looked like Beukeboom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Beukeboom tries to clinch there but Kingston circles away.
Kingston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kingston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kingston misses with an uppercut
letting Beukeboom counter with a right hand.
Beukeboom looks to clinch
enabling Kingston to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Beukeboom tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kingston counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Kingston misses.
Kingston swats away the attempt to clinch by Beukeboom.
Beukeboom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kingston looks to throw the jab but Beukeboom is out of range.
Kingston connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kingston throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingston connects with a single shot there.
Kingston circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and Kingston counters with a nice right hand that sends Beukeboom toppling to the canvas! Beukeboom scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kingston finish him?!#ROC2#Beukeboom is rocked!

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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Kingston!

A relieved looking Mitch Kingston 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: C377: Cheese vs Roberto III     
Date:   Dec 29, 2024
#R1#
Night connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Rodrigo Duterte has been cut.
Duterte misses with a double jab.
Night looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Night has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Night there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like Werewolf Night has been cut.
Night throws a poor cross that misses
and Duterte counters with a stiff right hand.
Duterte loads up on a big right hand but Night slips the punch.
Night moves out of range as Duterte throws a body kick.
Night throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duterte sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD#
Duterte drops Night with a nice combination! Duterte dives into Night's guard, looking to finish! #ROC#Night 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!
Duterte trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Night is still in real trouble! Can Duterte finish him?
Duterte postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Night working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duterte.
Night seems to have recovered his senses.
Duterte wants to control from the top but Night keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duterte stops Night from standing up.
Duterte has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Duterte trying to control the position from guard on top but Night is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Duterte looking to pass the guard.
Duterte is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Duterte advances position into side control!#SUB#
Duterte tries for a kimura but Night is defending well.
Night wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Duterte goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Night rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Duterte's guard! Nice work there by Night! #T2##SUB#
Duterte isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Night stacks Duterte on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Night!
Duterte is looking to reverse the position.
Duterte gets back to half guard.
Duterte moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SU2#
Night gets to his feet - Duterte follows without any prompting.
Duterte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duterte throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#That has opened up Werewolf Night's cut even more.
Duterte moves out of range as Night strikes.
Night with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Duterte to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#The cut above Werewolf Night's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Duterte just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Night misses.
Night is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Duterte throws an overhand right that lands on Night's shoulder, as Night tries to avoid the shot.
Night throws a jab but it's blocked by Duterte.
Some wild striking there from Duterte.
Duterte takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Night lands a head shot.
Night misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Duterte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Night.
Duterte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Night avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice leg kick from Duterte, right into the meat of the thigh. #T4#
Night just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Night connects with a jab.
Night misses with a hook
and Duterte counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Duterte moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Night goes down! Can Duterte finish him!?#CUT#Werewolf Night's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rodrigo Duterte!
Rodrigo Duterte decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: NYF Fight Night 52     
Date:   Dec 25, 2024
#R1#
Janowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Montoya misses with a wild body shot.
Montoya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montoya lands with a shot to the body.
Janowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Janowski closes the distance and clinches.
Janowski has a couple of punches blocked by Montoya.
Montoya wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters up against the cage, Janowski throws an elbow but misses.
Montoya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Janowski digs a right hand underneath Montoya's ribcage. Montoya let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Janowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Montoya backwards.
Janowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Montoya can't break the clinch.
Montoya tries to throw a body punch but Janowski avoids it by throwing Montoya back against the cage.
Janowski misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Janowski tries to work over Montoya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montoya prevents a body shot from Janowski.
Janowski keeps control of Montoya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Janowski lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Janowski as the two fighters clinch.
Montoya is trying to break the clinch but Janowski has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Montoya manages to break the clinch.
Janowski throws a hook but Montoya avoids it easily.
Montoya misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Janowski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Montoya.
Montoya slips a jab from Janowski.
Montoya checks the leg kick.
Montoya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Montoya takes one to the chin there.
Montoya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Janowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Montoya is looking for the big counter here.
Montoya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Janowski.
It seemed like Montoya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Janowski tries to clinch there but Montoya circles away.
Montoya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Janowski slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Montoya.
Janowski scores with a head kick. #CUT#It looks like Eusebio Montoya has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montoya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Janowski. That's going to slow Montoya down. #CL#
Janowski rushes Montoya and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Janowski throws an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Montoya's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Montoya breaks the clinch.
Montoya circles away from the clinch attempt.
Montoya takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Janowski tries to clinch up but Montoya circles away and keeps his distance.
Janowski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Montoya throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Janowski throws a looping overhand right but Montoya ducks down to avoid it.
Montoya is looking for the big counter here.
Janowski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donk. Montoya catches Janowski right on the button with a cross.
Montoya takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Janowski lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Janowski finds it's way through Montoya's defenses.
Janowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC#Montoya is rocked!
Janowski lands with a nice body punch.
Janowski throws a low kick but Montoya moves out of range easily.
Janowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montoya.
Donk. Janowski catches Montoya right on the button with a cross.
Montoya is still on wobbly legs! Can Janowski finish him?
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!
Janowski drops Montoya with a huge uppercut! Montoya drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Janowski is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stevie Janowski!
Stevie Janowski very nearly forgot to thank 30th Century Beer Store amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: SYN 1123 Ben vs. Sitsongrit     
Date:   Dec 22, 2024
#R1#
Bacia moves out of range of the body kick.
Puno takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#It looks like Adan Puno has been cut.
Bacia misses with a wild combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for Puno.
Puno feints and then cracks Bacia's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bacia down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puno tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bacia manages to circle out of the way.
Bacia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Puno. Puno circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Puno sizes up Bacia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#It looks like Mabuz Bacia has been cut.#T1#
Bacia lands with a slapping head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Bacia as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#Adan Puno's cut is getting worse.
Puno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puno throws a hook but Bacia avoids it easily.
Bacia throws out a loose jab but Puno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bacia jabs Puno to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bacia. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Puno tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#KD2#
Bacia lands a big right hand that sends Puno crashing to the mat! Bacia stays standing though and waves Puno back to his feet!#ROC2#Puno is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bacia feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Puno crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mabuz Bacia!
After winning the bout, Mabuz Bacia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: FCL 69- Islay vs Kowalczyk     
Date:   Dec 21, 2024
#R1#
Nice cross by Herpes.
Velasquez lands a nice shot that snaps Herpes's head back.
Herpes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Velasquez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Velasquez avoids the head kick by Herpes.
Herpes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Herpes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Herpes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Velasquez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Herpes throws a lazy uppercut
and Velasquez counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Herpes instigates a clinch.
Velasquez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Herpes backwards.
Velasquez is trying to push Herpes away but Herpes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Herpes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Velasquez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Velasquez wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Herpes prevents Velasquez from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Velasquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Velasquez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Herpes misses with a body kick.
Herpes connects with an inside leg kick.
Herpes with the inside leg kick.
Herpes lands a body shot.
Herpes misses with a head kick.
Herpes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Herpes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Herpes wants to clinch
enabling Velasquez to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Herpes throws the left hand but Velasquez avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Velasquez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herpes tries to clinch up.
Velasquez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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.
Herpes throws a right and a left that Velasquez avoids nicely.
Velasquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Herpes ducks under a wild hook from Velasquez.
Velasquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Herpes.
Velasquez blocks a leg kick.
Velasquez misses with a straight left. #T3#
Velasquez misses the jab.
Herpes tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD#
and Velasquez counters with a crisp right hand that drops Herpes! Velasquez lets Herpes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Herpes is rocked!
Velasquez drops Herpes with a naaaaasty hook - Herpes is in real trouble here! Velasquez dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Velasquez!
Space Herpes spoke after the fight, saying 'Tonight. You!'.

 

Event: UCF 95: Hanma v Adunga Jr     
Date:   Dec 21, 2024
#R1#
Chapo throws a right hand that McCarthy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCarthy also avoids with ease.
McCarthy throws a sloppy head kick and Chapo moves out of range easily.
A low kick lands for Chapo.
Chapo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McCarthy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chapo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chapo wants to clinch up but McCarthy keeps it at a distance.
Chapo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCarthy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chapo.
Chapo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCarthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chapo swinging wildly here.
Chapo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Chapo misses with a low kick.
Chapo checks a leg kick nicely.
McCarthy motions for Chapo to come forward. McCarthy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chapo takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
Chapo misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Chapo closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Chapo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy cracks Chapo with an open hand slap.
McCarthy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCarthy throws a nice head kick! #CUT#It looks like EL Chapo has been cut.
Chapo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCarthy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Chapo wants to clinch.
Chapo misses with a double jab. #T2#
McCarthy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCarthy lands a leg kick that knocks Chapo off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy scoring well with a low kick there.
McCarthy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chapo.
McCarthy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL2#
Chapo clinches up with McCarthy and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Chapo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from McCarthy misses.
McCarthy is looking to chop away at Chapo's legs.
Chapo blocks a head kick by McCarthy.
McCarthy scores with a hook.
McCarthy connects with a looping right hand.
McCarthy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McCarthy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chapo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
McCarthy throws a leg kick but Chapo moved away.
McCarthy connects with the punch.
Chapo walks into a straight right hand from McCarthy.
Chapo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCarthy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McCarthy is looking to clinch but Chapo is avoiding it.
A low kick from McCarthy misses
and Chapo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCarthy misses with a looping left.
Chapo unleashes a big counter combination but McCarthy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McCarthy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chapo darts in trying to clinch
and McCarthy counters with a nice uppercut.
McCarthy looks for the body kick but Chapo saw that one coming.
McCarthy throws a jab when Chapo was well out of range.#T4##CL2#
Chapo gets a clinch. #BC#
McCarthy breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chapo throws a jab when McCarthy was well out of range.
McCarthy is looking to slow Chapo down with leg kicks.
McCarthy scores with a leg kick.
Chapo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chapo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCarthy, as that shot connected.
McCarthy throws a poor cross that misses
and Chapo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chapo tries to clinch up.
McCarthy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chapo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A cross from Chapo lands.#CUT2#It looks like Cormac McCarthy has been cut.
Chapo is looking to clinch but McCarthy is avoiding it.
Chapo tries a head kick but it misses.
McCarthy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McCarthy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chapo is able to avoid easily.
McCarthy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McCarthy here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Some bone on bone action there as Chapo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McCarthy throws the kick towards the body but Chapo avoids it.
A low kick from McCarthy misses #KD2#
and Chapo counters with a crisp one two that drops McCarthy! Chapo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McCarthy to his feet! McCarthy is in big trouble!#KD2#
Chapo cracks McCarthy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McCarthy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Chapo finish him? #ROC2#McCarthy is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy thows a leg kick but Chapo checks it
and Chapo counters with a big left hand that crumples McCarthy! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). EL Chapo!

 

 
 
 
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