Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: C369: Saitoh vs Queiroz
Date: Dec 08, 2024

#R1#
Saitoh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vale Queiroz! But no joy.
Vale Queiroz throws a series of punches but Saitoh moves out of range.
A big left from Saitoh misses.
Vale Queiroz avoids the body shot from Saitoh.
Vale Queiroz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big right from Saitoh misses.
Vale Queiroz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saitoh if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz slips under a jab from Saitoh.
Saitoh throws a body punch but Vale Queiroz moves out of range.
Saitoh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vale Queiroz in his tracks. #T1#
Vale Queiroz throws the left hand but Saitoh avoids the punch easily.
Vale Queiroz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Saitoh misses.
Saitoh misses with an uppercut
and Vale Queiroz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Jab, jab by Saitoh - just one landing.
Saitoh misses with a straight left.
Vale Queiroz missing with a left hand there. Saitoh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vale Queiroz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saitoh. #T2#
Saitoh ducks under a wild hook from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz connects with a body shot that sends Saitoh's belly button to the back.
Vale Queiroz throws a low kick but Saitoh moves out of range easily.
We've been hearing reports that Saitoh has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Saitoh misses with a wild body shot.
Vale Queiroz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saitoh takes a swing at Vale Queiroz's ribcage but misses.
Vale Queiroz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saitoh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saitoh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vale Queiroz.
It seemed like Vale Queiroz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vale Queiroz misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Saitoh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vale Queiroz's guard.
Saitoh landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Saitoh won't allow Vale Queiroz to get back to his feet.
Saitoh works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saitoh is controlling the pace.
Saitoh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vale Queiroz pushes Saitoh off looking to stand but Saitoh dives back in and keeps control. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vale Queiroz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saitoh.
Vale Queiroz wants to get back to his feet.
Saitoh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vale Queiroz is not content to let Saitoh control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Saitoh lands a nice short elbow.
Vale Queiroz is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Saitoh is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Saitoh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Vale Queiroz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saitoh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vale Queiroz.
And Vale Queiroz responds with a good body kick, but Saitoh manages to step out the way in time.
Saitoh misses with an uppercut
and Vale Queiroz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saitoh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saitoh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vale Queiroz can do to turn this around?
Vale Queiroz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vale Queiroz gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Saitoh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saitoh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saitoh is controlling him.
Saitoh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vale Queiroz's head.
Saitoh wants to control from the top but Vale Queiroz keeps moving. #T1##ES2#
Vale Queiroz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Saitoh has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saitoh misses with a punch to the body.
Vale Queiroz throws a punch but it's blocked by Saitoh.
Vale Queiroz misses with the head strike.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saitoh throws a head punch that misses.
Vale Queiroz misses with the head strike.
Vale Queiroz tries to throw a body punch but Saitoh avoids it by throwing Vale Queiroz back against the cage.
Saitoh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saitoh struggles to land a body shot inside as Vale Queiroz controls his hands.
Good body shot from Vale Queiroz. #T2#
Saitoh tries to throw a body punch but Vale Queiroz avoids it by throwing Saitoh back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vale Queiroz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saitoh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vale Queiroz's elbow.
Saitoh scores with a hook to the body.
Saitoh blocks a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saitoh is trying to drag Vale Queiroz to the mat but Vale Queiroz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Saitoh gets through Vale Queiroz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
Saitoh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saitoh.
Vale Queiroz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Vale Queiroz tries to throw a body punch but Saitoh avoids it by throwing Vale Queiroz back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand underneath Saitoh's ribcage. Saitoh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
Saitoh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saitoh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vale Queiroz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saitoh misses with some punches.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Saitoh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice uppercut.
Vale Queiroz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saitoh prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand underneath Saitoh's ribcage. Saitoh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saitoh.
Still in the clinch, Vale Queiroz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saitoh has Vale Queiroz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vale Queiroz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Vale Queiroz.
Saitoh tries to work over Vale Queiroz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vale Queiroz scores with a shoulder strike.
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 body shot lands from Vale Queiroz. #T4#
Vale Queiroz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch.
Vale Queiroz pushes Saitoh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saitoh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vale Queiroz pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Saitoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vale Queiroz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Vale Queiroz there.
Vale Queiroz lands a lovely overhand right.
Vale Queiroz leaves Saitoh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vale Queiroz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Vale Queiroz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Saitoh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saitoh misses with a looping left.
Vale Queiroz looks to throw the jab but Saitoh is out of range.
Vale Queiroz misses with a double jab.
Saitoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saitoh ducks under a wild hook from Vale Queiroz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vale Queiroz.
Saitoh throwing a counter right hand but Vale Queiroz manages to avoid it.
Saitoh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saitoh slips under a jab from Vale Queiroz.#T1##TD#
Saitoh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Saitoh showed some decent athleticism there.
Saitoh is keen to just control but Vale Queiroz is a slippery customer.
Saitoh controlling the action here.
Saitoh stops Vale Queiroz from getting back to his feet.
Saitoh is pressing down on Vale Queiroz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vale Queiroz is holding on for now. #T2#
Vale Queiroz is looking to escape.
Saitoh trying to control the action but Vale Queiroz is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vale Queiroz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saitoh was well out of range. Poor timing from Vale Queiroz.
A head kick by Vale Queiroz misses #TD#
and Saitoh counters with a shoot takedown. Vale Queiroz fights it but they end up in guard.
Saitoh won't allow Vale Queiroz to get back to his feet.
Saitoh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Vale Queiroz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saitoh wants to control from the top but Vale Queiroz keeps moving.
Saitoh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Masa Saitoh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vale Queiroz keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
Vale Queiroz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Saitoh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saitoh throws a strike but Vale Queiroz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Vale Queiroz wants to get up but he can't break Saitoh's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vale Queiroz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Saitoh pulls Vale Queiroz in close to prevent any damage.
Saitoh looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vale Queiroz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Saitoh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vale Queiroz wants to stand up but Saitoh has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saitoh tries to roll over but Vale Queiroz keeps him under control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Erasmo Vale Queiroz just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Vale Queiroz thumps Saitoh with a low kick.
Saitoh has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vale Queiroz.
Saitoh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD#
Saitoh shoots in and gets a takedown into Vale Queiroz's guard.

Vale Queiroz wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Saitoh scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Vale Queiroz takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Saitoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saitohs head.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Saitoh controls the action.
Saitoh struggles to land a body shot inside as Vale Queiroz controls his hands.
Saitoh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vale Queiroz's elbow.
Saitoh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vale Queiroz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch.
Saitoh prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Saitoh is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vale Queiroz scores with a hook to the body.
Saitoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Saitoh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz cracks Saitoh with a nice body shot.
Vale Queiroz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saitoh's elbow.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Saitoh controls his hands.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch to the body.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saitoh misses with some punches.
Saitoh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Vale Queiroz as the two fighters clinch.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Saitoh controls the action.
Vale Queiroz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz works on Saitoh's body with a couple of short punches.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saitoh or not.
A nice left hand lands by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saitoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Saitoh controls the action.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saitoh misses with the head strike.
Saitoh misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Vale Queiroz.
A left hand lands to the body for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz tries to throw a body punch but Saitoh avoids it by throwing Vale Queiroz back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Saitoh working aggressively here.
A short right from Vale Queiroz on the inside.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand.
Saitoh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saitoh tries to work over Vale Queiroz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saitoh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz gets through Saitoh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#Masa Saitoh's cut is getting worse.
A right hook to the body lands for Vale Queiroz. #T4#
Vale Queiroz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vale Queiroz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saitohs head.
A hook to the body from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saitoh can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Saitoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saitoh.
Vale Queiroz lands a shot to the body.
Vale Queiroz works on Saitoh's body with a couple of short punches.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Saitoh controls his hands.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Vale Queiroz - that landed with a thud.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand underneath Saitoh's ribcage. Saitoh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saitoh misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Vale Queiroz scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Saitoh is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh'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#
Vale Queiroz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saitoh in his tracks.
Masa Saitoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Saitoh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vale Queiroz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saitoh seems to have got his legs back now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vale Queiroz. Saitoh does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Saitoh misses its target.
Vale Queiroz staying out of range there.
Saitoh scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saitoh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vale Queiroz counters with a body kick that stops Saitoh in his tracks momentarily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1##KD2#
Vale Queiroz lands a big head kick that sends Saitoh tumbling to the mat! Vale Queiroz takes a step backwards and waves Saitoh back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Saitoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Saitoh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saitoh jabs Vale Queiroz right on the nose. Vale Queiroz blinks but takes it well.
Vale Queiroz punishes Saitoh's body with a nice straight punch.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saitoh.
Vale Queiroz misses with a wild body shot.
Saitoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Vale Queiroz is just out of range.#T2#
Vale Queiroz throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Saitoh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vale Queiroz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vale Queiroz keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
Saitoh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Saitoh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saitoh trying to control but Vale Queiroz is working from the bottom. #T3#
Saitoh 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.
Saitoh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vale Queiroz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vale Queiroz is looking to slow Saitoh down with leg kicks.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but Saitoh moves out of range.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vale Queiroz scores with a jab.#T4#
Saitoh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vale Queiroz momentarily. #CUT#It looks like Erasmo Vale Queiroz has been cut.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vale Queiroz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saitoh shoots and misses
and Vale Queiroz counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Saitoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice cross by Vale Queiroz.
Saitoh throws a poor cross that misses
and Vale Queiroz counters with a straight right hand.
Saitoh misses with a takedown attempt
and Vale Queiroz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saitoh thuds a left hand into Vale Queiroz's body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:49
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Erasmo Vale Queiroz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sunrise 2
Date: Dec 08, 2024

#R1#
N Move takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Zass has been cut.
Zass connects with a good right hand that stumbles N Move. N Move circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#It looks like Stickem N Move has been cut.
A big right from Zass misses.
N Move takes a swing at Zass's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Zass.
N Move cracks Zass with a good jab.
N Move fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
N Move throws a big shot that misses.
N Move's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zass under the eye.
Zass misses the shot to the body.
N Move throws a hook to the side of Zass's head but Zass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
N Move connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
N Move takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zass keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
N Move jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zass digs a good body shot into N Move's ribs.
N Move 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.
Zass connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Zass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from N Move.
N Move misses the jab.
N Move throws a hook to the side of Zass's head but Zass sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from N Move.
N Move scores with a jab to the body.
N Move has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zass finds it's way round the side to connect with N Move's head.
N Move swings for the body but Zass moves out of range.
A slow jab from N Move misses its intended target.
N Move is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
N Move uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zass.
N Move sizes up Zass with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
N Move uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
N Move misses with a body shot.
Stickem N Move seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
N Move defending well as Zass loads up on a big left hand.
N Move cracks Zass with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zass misses with an attempted mid kick. #T2#
N Move throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
N Move scores with a nice right hand.
N Move throws out a loose jab but Zass uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Zass misses.
Zass throws out a loose jab but N Move uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zass lands with a right hand.
N Move misses with a wild body shot.
Zass ducks under a wild hook from N Move.
A shot to the body from N Move misses
and Zass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
N Move misses with a lunging right hand
and Zass counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zass slips under a jab.
N Move looks to land a left hand but Zass moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
N Move misses the jab.#CL2#
Zass rushes N Move and presses him up against the ropes.
Zass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zass lands a left hand that snaps the head of N Move backwards.
Zass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Stickem N Move will probably get the nod.
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#
Zass fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches N Move on the side of the head.
Zass scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zass doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
N Move lands with a straight right. Zass didn't see that one coming.
A swing and a miss from N Move.
N Move misses with an uppercut. Zass saw that one coming.
Zass takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zass misses with a wild body shot.
Zass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
N Move moves away from the strike by Zass.
N Move appears to be looking for a big counter.
N Move throws a shot to the body.
N Move throws a right hand that misses
and Zass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by N Move.
Zass let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stickem N Move is winning the standup battle so far.
N Move takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
N Move throws a looping overhand right but Zass ducks down to avoid it.
Zass moves out of range as N Move strikes.
N Move missing with a left hand there. Zass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexander Zass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
N Move lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zass lands a jab to N Move's midsection.
Zass scores with a hook.
Donk. Zass catches N Move right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#N Move is rocked!#CL2#
Zass forces N Move back against the ropes and clinches.
Oh N Move is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zass creates a bit of distance and cracks N Move with a big uppercut! N Move goes down! The referee pushes Zass away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will N Move make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Zass takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Alexander Zass!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Zass thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#1117 Richard v Surian
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1##CL#
Rose closes the distance and clinches.
Rainey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rose misses with a punch to the body.
Rainey lands a nice uppercut.
Rainey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rose is defending well.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rose.
We've been hearing reports that Rose has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rose is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rainey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rose misses with some punches.
Rose lands a body shot.
Rose's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rose lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rainey backwards.
Rainey working aggressively here.
Rainey prevents a body shot from Rose.
Rose makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rose scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rose misses with a body punch.
Rainey lands with a left to the head.
Rose lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rainey or not.
Rose blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rainey swings wildly with an uppercut but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Rose as the two fighters clinch.
Rose blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Rose lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rainey backwards.
Rose blocking some punches.
Rainey prevents a body shot from Rose.
Rose can't find room to land a body shot as Rainey controls the action.
Rainey misses with the head strike.
Rainey throws a head punch that misses.
Rainey goes for a takedown attempt but Rose pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adrian Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Rainey.
Rainey lands a head shot.
Rose connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rainey. Rainey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rose throws out a powerful jab.
Rose stuns Rainey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rose lands with a hook. Rainey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rainey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rainey shoots in but no luck this time.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rainey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rose paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rainey drops his hands momentarily and Rose takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rose comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rainey lands a lovely overhand right.
Rose bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Rainey is looking to clinch but Rose is avoiding it.
Rainey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rainey throws a lazy right hand but Rose sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rainey throws a hook but Rose avoids it easily.#CL#
Rose gets a clinch.
Rose gets underhooks to prevent Rainey's takedown attempt.
Rose tries a body shot but Rainey blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rose.
Rose lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rainey backwards.
Rainey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rose lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rainey backwards.
Rainey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rainey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rose's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Rose.
Rainey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rainey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rose misses with a punch to the body.
Rainey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rainey misses with a punch on the inside.
Rose digs a right hand underneath Rainey's ribcage. Rainey let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Rose throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rose working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rose cracks Rainey with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Rose.
Rose lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rainey.
Rainey looks winded!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rose.
Rainey tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Rainey back against the cage.
Good body shot from Rose.
Rainey tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
Rose lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rainey fails to land.
Rose misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rose gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rainey.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rose.
Rose scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rose lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rainey or not.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rainey throws an elbow but misses. #TD2#
Rainey is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rose can't fight it off and eventually Rainey manages to take the fight to the floor. Rose looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rainey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rainey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Rose 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 Rainey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rainey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rose works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rose is pulling down on Rainey's head to control his posture.
Rainey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rose holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose trying to control the position.
Rose is pulling down on Rainey's head. It's preventing any offense from Rainey, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Rose dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rose slips under a jab from Rainey.
Rose was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rainey tries to clinch up.
Rainey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rainey manages to avoid it.
Rose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bradley Rainey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rainey throws a body shot but no joy.
Rose lands a jab to the head.
Rainey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rose is fending him off so far but Rainey persists. Nope, Rose circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Rainey has managed to clinch.
Rose goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rose misses with a punch on the inside.
Rainey tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short uppercut from Rose.
Rose misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rainey.
Rose pushes Rainey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rose lands a nice uppercut.
Rose lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rainey backwards.
Rainey throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
Rose can't find room to land a body shot as Rainey controls the action. #T1#
Rose misses with a punch to the body.
Rose can't find room to land a body shot as Rainey controls the action.
Rainey misses with some punches.
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rainey scores with a shot to the side of Rose's head.
Rose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rainey can do to turn this around?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rose.
Rose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rose makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rainey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Adrian Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Rainey.
Rose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rose lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rainey backwards.
Rose can't find room to land a body shot as Rainey controls the action.
Rose stops a takedown attempt from Rainey.
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rainey looking for a takedown.
Rose lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rose lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rainey is breathing heavily.#BC#
Rose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rose.
Adrian Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rainey throws a jab but it's blocked by Rose.
Rainey on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rainey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rainey there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#Rainey is rocked!
Rose measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Rainey! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Adrian Rose!
A very excited looking Adrian Rose made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#1118 Beard v Young
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Santo Amaro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Von Alkum 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.
Von Alkum takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Santo Amaro lands with a kick to the ribs.
Santo Amaro lands a slapping body shot.
Von Alkum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Santo Amaro lands a nice looking body shot.
Von Alkum moves forwards but Santo Amaro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Von Alkum moves forwards but Santo Amaro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Santo Amaro lands with a shot to the body.
Von Alkum lands with a cross.
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!
Von Alkum throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Santo Amaro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Santo Amaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Alkum throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Von Alkum looks to land a right hand but Santo Amaro moved out of range.
Santo Amaro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Santo Amaro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Santo Amaro needs to keep his hands up - Von Alkum had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Santo Amaro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Santo Amaro letting Von Alkum take a breather here.
A short right from Santo Amaro.
Von Alkum can't find room to land a body shot as Santo Amaro controls the action.
Von Alkum lands a body shot.
Von Alkum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santo Amaro backwards.
Von Alkum blocking some punches.
Von Alkum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santo Amaro can't find room to land a body shot as Von Alkum controls the action.
Santo Amaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santo Amaro is working Von Alkum over against the cage.
Santo Amaro tries to throw a body punch but Von Alkum avoids it by throwing Santo Amaro back against the cage.
Santo Amaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Santo Amaro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Santo Amaro tries to work over Von Alkum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Von Alkum - that landed with a thud.
Von Alkum blocks a body shot from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Alkum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santo Amaro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Alkum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santo Amaro's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Von Alkum.
Santo Amaro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Santo Amaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santo Amaro tries to work over Von Alkum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santo Amaro misses with a punch on the inside.
Santo Amaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Alkum.
Stalling in the clinch from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum digs a right hand into Santo Amaro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Santo Amaro's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Von Alkum scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Von Alkum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Von Alkum does no damage.
Von Alkum throws out a loose jab but Santo Amaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santo Amaro looks to throw the jab but Von Alkum is out of range.
Von Alkum throws a low kick but it's checked well by Santo Amaro.
Von Alkum scores with the left hand. Santo Amaro knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Santo Amaro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Santo Amaro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Santo Amaro crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Von Alkum - the referee stops the clock and Santo Amaro gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Von Alkum. Santo Amaro manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Von Alkum is looking to slow Santo Amaro down with leg kicks.
Santo Amaro misses with a straight left.
Von Alkum wants to clinch up but Santo Amaro keeps it at a distance.
Santo Amaro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Santo Amaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Alkum was well out of range. Poor timing from Santo Amaro.
Von Alkum slips a jab from Santo Amaro.
Von Alkum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Santo Amaro finds it's way round the side to connect with Von Alkum's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro blocks a jab.
Von Alkum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro misses with a looping right.
Von Alkum tries a quick counter leg kick but Santo Amaro is wise to it.
Santo Amaro slips a jab from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum tries to clinch there but Santo Amaro circles away. #T4#
Santo Amaro throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santo Amaro throws a solid leg kick but Von Alkum takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Santo Amaro.
Von Alkum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Alkum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santo Amaro looks to land a right hand but Von Alkum moved out of range.
Von Alkum uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Von Alkum wants to clinch up but Santo Amaro keeps it at a distance.
Von Alkum tries to clinch there but Santo Amaro circles away.
Santo Amaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Von Alkum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Von Alkum thuds his shin into the meat of Santo Amaro's side.
Santo Amaro throws a hook but Von Alkum blocks it.
Von Alkum connects with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Santo Amaro clinches with his opponent.
Von Alkum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santo Amaro tries to throw a body punch but Von Alkum avoids it by throwing Santo Amaro back against the cage.
Von Alkum stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junqueiro Santo Amaro dominated that round.
That's time! Santo Amaro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Santo Amaro throws a looping overhand right but Von Alkum ducks down to avoid it.
Santo Amaro jabs Von Alkum to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Von Alkum blocks a jab.
Santo Amaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Von Alkum.
Von Alkum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santo Amaro.
Von Alkum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Santo Amaro blocks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum walks into a stiff left hand from Santo Amaro.
Von Alkum avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Alkum misses with a head kick.
Von Alkum throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Santo Amaro lands a really nice looking cross but Von Alkum seems unphased.
Santo Amaro moves away from the strike by Von Alkum.
Santo Amaro tried to counter with a leg kick but Von Alkum avoided it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Santo Amaro. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro tries to land a front kick but Von Alkum steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Santo Amaro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Alkum.
A leg kick checked by Von Alkum.
Santo Amaro defending well as Von Alkum loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Santo Amaro.
No joy there for Von Alkum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santo Amaro moves away from the strike by Von Alkum.
A nice inside leg kick there by Santo Amaro. That's going to slow Von Alkum down.
Santo Amaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Alkum can do to turn this around?
Santo Amaro throws a lazy right hand but Von Alkum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santo Amaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Alkum is just out of range.
Santo Amaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Von Alkum takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Von Alkum lands a jab to the head.
Santo Amaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Alkum manages to avoid it.#T2#
Von Alkum throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Santo Amaro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Von Alkum has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santo Amaro misses with a low kick as Von Alkum jumps back.
Santo Amaro lands a nice hook to Von Alkum's body. Von Alkum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santo Amaro lands a jab to the nose.
Von Alkum misses with a kick to the body.
Von Alkum throws a combination. Santo Amaro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Santo Amaro throws a leg kick but Von Alkum checks it.
Von Alkum throws a leg kick which misses Santo Amaro's front leg but catches the back leg as Santo Amaro tries to avoid it.
Von Alkum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Von Alkum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santo Amaro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Alkum. Santo Amaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Santo Amaro 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Von Alkum scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Von Alkum avoids the body shot from Santo Amaro.
Von Alkum throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Santo Amaro on the side of the head.
Von Alkum avoids the body shot from Santo Amaro.
A solid leg kick lands there for Von Alkum.
Santo Amaro misses with a body shot.
Santo Amaro lands a really nice looking cross but Von Alkum seems unphased.
Santo Amaro tries to clinch but Von Alkum moves away
enabling Von Alkum to counter with a crisp jab.
Santo Amaro looks to throw the jab but Von Alkum is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Santo Amaro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Santo Amaro slips a jab from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santo Amaro. Von Alkum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum misses with a double jab. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santo Amaro swings widly with a right hand
and Von Alkum counters with a slapping leg kick.
Von Alkum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santo Amaro with a nice calf kick.
Von Alkum throws a quick inside leg kick.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Santo Amaro throws a low kick, looking for Von Alkum's leg but Von Alkum calmly moves out of range.
Santo Amaro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Von Alkum misses.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook. Von Alkum ducked under it nicely.
Santo Amaro 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.
Santo Amaro is looking to score with low kicks.
Von Alkum uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Santo Amaro has time to react.
Santo Amaro misses with a left hand
and Von Alkum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santo Amaro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Klaus Von Alkum will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Santo Amaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Santo Amaro throws a big shot that misses.
Santo Amaro tries to score with a low kick but Von Alkum moves his leg out of the way.
Santo Amaro throws a jab when Von Alkum was well out of range.
Santo Amaro tries to clinch there but Von Alkum circles away.
Santo Amaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Alkum! But no joy.
Santo Amaro slips under a jab.
Von Alkum slips a jab from Santo Amaro.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Von Alkum.
Santo Amaro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Von Alkum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro misses with a right hand
and Von Alkum counters with a three punch combo that has Santo Amaro backing up. Santo Amaro nods at Von Alkum to acknowledge the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Santo Amaro. #CL2#
Von Alkum instigates a clinch.
Von Alkum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Von Alkum takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Von Alkum throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Alkum.
A short body shot lands from Santo Amaro as the two fighters clinch.
Von Alkum lands a nice shot to the body.
Santo Amaro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Von Alkum is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Von Alkum manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Alkum.
Santo Amaro connects with a body shot that sends Von Alkum's belly button to the back.
Von Alkum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Santo Amaro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Santo Amaro checks a leg kick nicely.
Santo Amaro thows a leg kick but Von Alkum checks it
and Von Alkum makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Santo Amaro thumps Von Alkum with a low kick.
Santo Amaro scores with a push kick.#CL#
Santo Amaro has Von Alkum up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Von Alkum prevents a body shot from Santo Amaro.
Von Alkum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santo Amaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Alkum misses with a punch to the body.
Santo Amaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santo Amaro can't find room to land a body shot as Von Alkum controls the action.
A short right from Von Alkum.
Santo Amaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santo Amaro lands a nice uppercut.
Santo Amaro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Santo Amaro prevents a body shot from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum digs a right hand underneath Santo Amaro's ribcage. Santo Amaro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Alkum prevents a body shot from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santo Amaro misses with some punches.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Santo Amaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santo Amaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Santo Amaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santo Amaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santo Amaro misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3##BC2#
Von Alkum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Von Alkum misses with a body kick.
Von Alkum lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Von Alkum lands a nice leg kick that just misses Santo Amaro's sensitive parts.
Von Alkum is looking to slow Santo Amaro down with leg kicks.
Von Alkum tries to clinch there but Santo Amaro circles away.
It looked like Santo Amaro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A thudding body kick lands there by Santo Amaro! #CL2#
Von Alkum closes the distance and pushes Santo Amaro back into the cage.
Von Alkum presses Santo Amaro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Von Alkum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Alkum has Santo Amaro pushed against the cage.
Santo Amaro blocks an uppercut.
Von Alkum trying to control the position but instead, Santo Amaro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Von Alkum into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Von Alkum takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
Santo Amaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Santo Amaro has a couple of punches blocked by Von Alkum.
Von Alkum trying to stall but Santo Amaro improves his position.
Von Alkum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santo Amaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Alkum.
A short body shot lands from Von Alkum as the two fighters clinch.
Santo Amaro cracks Von Alkum with a nice body shot.
Von Alkum controlling the action here for a moment.
Von Alkum throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santo Amaro lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Santo Amaro - that landed with a thud.
Von Alkum struggles to land a body shot inside as Santo Amaro controls his hands.
Santo Amaro throws a head punch that misses.
Santo Amaro can't find room to land a body shot as Von Alkum controls the action.
Von Alkum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santo Amaro is leaning against Von Alkum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Santo Amaro misses with a punch to the body.

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

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

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

Event: DMMA 377
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Asmodeus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kostov.
Asmodeus throws a hook but Kostov blocks it.#CL2#
Asmodeus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Asmodeus takes a shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kostov takes a shot to the head.
Kostov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kostov tries to throw a body punch but Asmodeus avoids it by throwing Kostov back against the cage.
Kostov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kostov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov lands a shoulder strike.
Kostov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asmodeus's elbow.
Asmodeus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kostov backwards.
Asmodeus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kostov misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov digs a right hand into Asmodeus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asmodeus's gas tank.
Kostov tries to throw a body punch but Asmodeus avoids it by throwing Kostov back against the cage.
I was talking to Kostov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asmodeus misses with a body punch.
Kostov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmodeus. #T1#
Asmodeus stalling in the clinch.
Asmodeus stalling in the clinch but Kostov improves position.
Asmodeus blocks a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov lands a left hand.
Kostov misses with a punch to the body.
Asmodeus misses with the head strike.
Asmodeus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov tries to throw a body punch but Asmodeus avoids it by throwing Kostov back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Asmodeus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Asmodeus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kostov works on Asmodeus's body with a couple of short punches.
Asmodeus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kostov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kostov is working Asmodeus over against the cage.
Asmodeus is working Kostov over against the cage.
A short left from Kostov.
Asmodeus stalling the fight.
A short uppercut from Kostov.
Asmodeus can't find room to land a body shot as Kostov controls the action. #T2#
Kostov working aggressively here.
Asmodeus prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asmodeus.
Asmodeus has Kostov pushed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asmodeus misses with the head strike.
Kostov tries to throw a body punch but Asmodeus avoids it by throwing Kostov back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kostov - that landed with a thud.
Asmodeus stalling in the clinch but Kostov improves position.
A body shot lands from Kostov.
Kostov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kostov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Asmodeus has a couple of punches blocked by Kostov.
Asmodeus blocks a body shot from Kostov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asmodeus.
Kostov blocks a body shot from Asmodeus.
Asmodeus throws a punch but it's blocked by Kostov.
Kostov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asmodeus throws a head punch that misses.
Kostov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Asmodeus presses Kostov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kostov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kostov lands a nice uppercut.
Asmodeus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kostov working aggressively here.
Asmodeus pushes Kostov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Asmodeus stalling the fight.
Kostov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asmodeus backwards.
Asmodeus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asmodeus blocks a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov misses with a punch to the body.
Asmodeus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kostov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asmodeus backwards.
Kostov misses with a body punch.
Asmodeus can't find room to land a body shot as Kostov controls the action.
Kostov misses with the head strike.
Asmodeus works on Kostov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kostov throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Good body shot from Asmodeus.
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!
Asmodeus looking to slow down the pace here.
Kostov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Asmodeus fails to land.
Kostov gets through Asmodeus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asmodeus stalling.
Kostov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kostov blocks an uppercut.
Asmodeus trying to control the position but instead, Kostov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Asmodeus into the cage.
Kostov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asmodeus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asmodeus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asmodeus.
Asmodeus leaning his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from Kostov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Asmodeus darts in and clinches Kostov up against the cage.
Asmodeus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kostov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kostov struggles to land a body shot inside as Asmodeus controls his hands.
Kostov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asmodeus's elbow.
Asmodeus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kostov up against the cage.
Asmodeus tries to work over Kostov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kostov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asmodeus.
A short left from Kostov.
Asmodeus is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmodeus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kostov throws a punch but it's blocked by Asmodeus.
Asmodeus prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asmodeus lands a shot to the body.
Asmodeus is trying to maintain a safe position but Kostov gets an underhook and turns Asmodeus into the cage.#T1#
Asmodeus blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asmodeus.
Kostov is leaning against Asmodeus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Asmodeus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kostov backwards.
Kostov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kostov tries a body shot but Asmodeus blocks it.
Kostov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostov tries to throw a body punch but Asmodeus avoids it by throwing Kostov back against the cage.
A short left from Kostov.
Asmodeus looking to slow down the pace here.
Asmodeus's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right hook to the body lands for Kostov.
Kostov struggles to land a body shot inside as Asmodeus controls his hands.
Kostov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asmodeus stalling in the clinch but Kostov improves position.
Asmodeus tries to work over Kostov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Asmodeus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostov's elbow.
Kostov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asmodeus prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kostov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kostov misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov misses with the head strike.
Asmodeus misses with a punch to the body.
Asmodeus blocks an uppercut.
Kostov pushes Asmodeus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostov misses with a body punch.
Asmodeus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asmodeus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kostov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kostov lands a shoulder strike.
Kostov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kostov digs a right hand into Asmodeus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asmodeus's gas tank.
Kostov digs a right hand underneath Asmodeus's ribcage. Asmodeus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Asmodeus is breathing heavily.
Kostov gets through Asmodeus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kostov. #T3#
Kostov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asmodeus backwards.
Asmodeus tries to work over Kostov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kostov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asmodeus's elbow.
Kostov scores with a shot to the side of Asmodeus's head.
Kostov misses with the head strike.
Kostov misses with a body punch.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kostov blocks a body shot from Asmodeus.
Pavel Kostov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asmodeus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kostov lands an uppercut.
Kostov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kostov presses Asmodeus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kostov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kostov digs a right hand into Asmodeus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Asmodeus's gas tank.
Asmodeus blocks a body shot from Kostov.
Asmodeus struggles to land a body shot inside as Kostov controls his hands.
Kostov can't find room to land a body shot as Asmodeus controls the action.
Kostov lands with a right to the head.
Kostov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Kostov lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Leonard Asmodeus has been cut.
Asmodeus looking to slow down the pace here.
Kostov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Asmodeus backwards.
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!
Kostov lands a shot to the body.
Asmodeus blocks a body shot from Kostov.
Asmodeus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kostov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asmodeus can do to turn this around?
Kostov is leaning against Asmodeus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Kostov.
A short right from Kostov.
Asmodeus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kostov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kostov lands a body punch.
Kostov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asmodeus backwards.
Kostov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Asmodeus.
Kostov tries to throw a body punch but Asmodeus avoids it by throwing Kostov back against the cage.
Kostov tries to work over Asmodeus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kostov lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leonard Asmodeus's cut.
That's time! Kostov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Nice body kick from Kostov.#CL2#
Asmodeus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kostov avoiding damage.
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kostov lands a left hand.
Kostov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kostov lands a body punch.
Kostov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Asmodeus is rocked!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kostov.
Asmodeus is still on wobbly legs! Can Kostov finish him?
Kostov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Asmodeuss head.
Kostov dips a shoulder and cracks Asmodeus with a mighty uppercut! Asmodeus falls back against the cage and Kostov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Asmodeus is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kostov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Kostov!
Pavel Kostov retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Pavel Kostov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Lang vs Le Franc
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Le Franc has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lang.
Lang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Le Franc moves into the clinch successfully.
Lang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lang blocks a body shot from Le Franc.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lang.
Lang pushes Le Franc back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lang blocks a body shot from Le Franc.
A short left from Lang.
Lang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Le Franc working aggressively here.
Lang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Le Franc backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Lang.
Lang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Le Francs head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lang lands an uppercut.
Le Franc working aggressively here.
Lang lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le Franc.
A right hand to the body from Le Franc.
Lang lands an uppercut.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
Le Franc doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lang working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Lang has Le Franc pressed against the cage, preventing Le Franc from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lang prevents a body shot from Le Franc.
A short left from Lang.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Le Franc controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Le Franc.
Le Franc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Le Franc blocks a body shot from Lang.
Le Franc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Le Franc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Le Franc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lang's elbow.
Lang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Le Franc or not.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Le Franc controls his hands. #BC2#
Le Franc breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Le Franc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Le Franc.
Le Franc 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.
Lang throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
The fighters circling - Lang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Le Franc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lang misses with an uppercut
and Le Franc makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That kick from Lang tenderised Le Franc's leg. Le Franc is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Le Franc doesn't seem bothered though.
Lang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Franc swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Le Franc tries to score with a low kick but Lang moves his leg out of the way.
Lang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Le Franc on the side of the head.
Le Franc throws an off balance right hand
and Le Franc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Le Franc takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Le Franc throws a leg kick
and Lang counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Lang.#CL#
Le Franc gets tackled into the cage by Lang. Lang maintains the clinch.
Le Franc swings wildly with an uppercut but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le Franc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lang lands a nice uppercut.
Lang is working Le Franc over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le Franc.
Lang lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Lang as the two fighters clinch.
Le Franc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lang has a couple of punches blocked by Le Franc.
Lang blocks an uppercut.
Lang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Le Franc blocks an uppercut.
Lang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Le Franc backwards.
Lang blocks an uppercut.
Le Franc lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Franc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lang lands a body punch.
Le Franc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Le Franc breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Lang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Le Franc, pushing him back against the cage.
Lang lands a body shot.
Lang scores with a shot to the side of Le Franc's head.
Le Franc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lang lands a hook that snaps the head of Le Franc backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Lang.
Lang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Le Franc or not.
Lang digs a right hand into Le Franc's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Le Franc's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le Franc misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Lang.
Le Franc looks winded!
Le Franc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Le Franc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clubber Lang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lang moves away from the strike by Le Franc.
Le Franc missing with a left hand there. Lang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Le Franc checks it well.
Le Franc tries to counter with a clinch but Lang shakes him off and moves away.
Lang cracks Le Franc with a right hand to the side of the head.
Clubber Lang is winning the standup battle so far.
Le Franc rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lang misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Le Franc was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Le Franc misses with a left hand
and Lang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lang throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lang can pounce on him.
Le Franc misses the body punch
and Lang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Le Franc takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Lang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Lang.
Lang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Le Franc slips under a jab.
Lang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lang throws a leg kick
and Le Franc counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Clubber Lang has been cut.
Le Franc digs a good hook to Lang's body.
Lang misses with a body shot.
Le Franc is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Good leg kick by Lang.
Le Franc on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Le Franc thumps Lang with a low kick.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Franc takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Le Franc misses with a left hand
and Lang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Lang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Le Franc, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Le Franc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
Le Franc blocks a body shot from Lang.
Le Franc throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Langs head.
Lang lands a nice uppercut.
Lang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Le Franc lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lang pushes Le Franc back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lang.
Lang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Le Franc can do to turn this around?
Le Franc lands a body shot in the clinch.
Le Franc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le Franc lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lang blocks an uppercut.
Lang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Le Franc lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lang blocks a body shot from Le Franc.
Le Franc prevents a body shot from Lang.
Le Franc lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Le Franc.
Le Franc pushes Lang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Le Franc.
Le Franc misses with some punches.
Le Franc misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Le Franc.
Le Franc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lang's elbow. #BC2#
Le Franc manages to break the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lang. Le Franc shrugs it off though.
Lang misses with a hook
and Le Franc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clubber Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lang just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Lang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Le Franc drops Lang with a big left hand and mounts him. Lang is in big trouble! #ROC2#Lang is rocked!
Le Franc sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oh Lang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Le Franc wants to control but instead Lang manages to regain half guard.
Lang seems to have got his legs back now.
Le Franc wants to control but Lang is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Le Franc seems to be working for a kimura but Lang defends the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Le Franc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lang keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Guy Le Franc will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Clubber Lang's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Lang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Le Franc manages to avoid it.
Le Franc follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lang throws a leg kick but Le Franc moved away.
Le Franc's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Le Franc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Le Franc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le Franc misses with a body punch
and Lang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lang throws a push kick but Le Franc slaps the foot to one side.
Lang looks to land a right hand but Le Franc moved out of range.
A nice leg kick from Lang, right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
Le Franc wants to clinch.
Lang blocks the body kick.
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
Le Franc with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lang to score with a decent uppercut.
Lang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lang with a jab.
Le Franc checks a low kick from Lang.
Le Franc flicks out a counter leg kick but Lang steps away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lang. #T2#
Le Franc tries to clinch up but Lang circles away and keeps his distance.
Lang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Le Franc has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Le Franc tries to clinch up
and Lang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lang catches Le Franc with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Le Franc takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show 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!
Le Franc blocks a leg kick.
Lang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Le Franc. That did some damage!#T3##CL2#
Le Franc moves into the clinch.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Le Franc has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Le Franc.
Lang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lang has a couple of punches blocked by Le Franc.
Le Franc tries a body shot but Lang blocks it.
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lang.
Lang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lang tries to throw a body punch but Le Franc avoids it by throwing Lang back against the cage.
Lang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Le Franc backwards.
A short left from Le Franc.
Lang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lang lands with a short shot to the head.
Lang tries to throw a body punch but Le Franc avoids it by throwing Lang back against the cage.
Lang tries a body shot but Le Franc blocks it.
Clubber Lang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Le Franc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lang's elbow.
Lang working aggressively here. #T4#
Le Franc throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Langs head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang tries to work over Le Franc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lang lands with a short shot to the head.
Le Franc misses with a body punch.
Lang lands a shoulder strike.
Lang tries to work over Le Franc's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lang blocking some punches.
Lang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Le Franc blocks an uppercut.
Le Franc pushes Lang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Le Franc tries to work over Lang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Le Franc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Le Franc tries to throw a body punch but Lang avoids it by throwing Le Franc back against the cage.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Le Franc controls his hands.
Lang is leaning against Le Franc and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Le Franc lands a hook that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clubber Lang clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Clubber Lang's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Le Franc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lang scores with a punch to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Lang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lang.
Le Franc throws a looping overhand right but Lang ducks down to avoid it.
Le Franc moves forwards but Lang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Le Franc misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc throws a lazy head kick
and Lang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Le Franc tries to close the distance and clinch but Lang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Lang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Lang rushes Le Franc and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Franc.
Lang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Le Franc throws a punch but it's blocked by Lang.
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
Le Franc misses with a body punch.
Lang tries to throw a body punch but Le Franc avoids it by throwing Lang back against the cage.
Lang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Le Franc manages to break the clinch.
Le Franc walks into a straight right hand from Lang.
Lang lands a jab to Le Franc's midsection.
Lang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lang lands a body shot.
Le Franc checks a low kick from Lang.#CL2#
Le Franc moves into range and clinches up with Lang.#T2#
Le Franc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lang misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lang.
Le Franc has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Le Franc backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Lang.
Lang gets through Le Franc's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Le Franc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Le Franc.
Le Franc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Lang.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Le Franc controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lang digs a right hand underneath Le Franc's ribcage. Le Franc let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Le Franc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Franc.
A short left from Le Franc.
Lang lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Lang.
Le Franc goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lang misses with some punches.
Le Franc tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lang misses with a punch on the inside.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Le Franc controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Lang.
Le Franc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
Le Franc is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lang lands with a right to the head.
Le Franc softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Le Franc misses with a punch on the inside.
Lang tries a body shot but Le Franc blocks 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!
A short right from Lang on the inside. #T4#
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Le Franc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lang is leaning against Le Franc and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Le Franc.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Le Franc lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
Lang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Le Franc tries to throw a body punch but Lang avoids it by throwing Le Franc back against the cage.
Le Franc tries a body shot but Lang blocks it.
Lang blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Lang - that landed with a thud.
Le Franc throws a punch but it's blocked by Lang.
Le Franc tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lang's elbow.
Lang works on Le Franc's body with a couple of short punches.
Le Franc prevents a body shot from Lang.
Le Franc tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Le Franc prevents a body shot from Lang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clubber Lang had his way with Guy Le Franc in that round.
The cut man is working on Clubber Lang's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Le Franc chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lang can pounce on him.
Clubber Lang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A good leg kick by Lang.
Lang jabs at Le Franc's body.
Lang lunges at Le Franc with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Le Franc's hand.
Lang scores with a leg kick.
Le Franc moves to clinch but Lang breaks away
and Lang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Le Franc scrambles back to his feet.
Le Franc tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lang moves out of range as Le Franc strikes.#T1#
Le Franc tries to move into range but Lang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Franc moves away.
Lang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Le Franc takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lang 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.
Lang with a jab.
Lang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Lang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Le Franc doesn't seem phased though.
Lang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Le Franc in his tracks. #T2#
Le Franc bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lang's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Franc misses with a leg kick
and Le Franc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Le Franc throws an off balance right hand
and Lang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Le Franc takes one on the button.
Lang walks into a stiff left hand from Le Franc.#CL#
Lang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Le Franc misses with the head strike.
Guy Le Franc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lang lands a hook that snaps the head of Le Franc backwards.
Lang misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Le Franc fails to land. #T3#
Le Franc tries to work over Lang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lang scores with a shot to the side of Le Franc's head.
Le Franc misses with a hook to the ribs.
Le Franc can't find room to land a body shot as Lang controls the action.
A hook to the body from Lang.
Le Franc blocks an uppercut.
Lang gets through Le Franc's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Le Franc.
A short left from Le Franc.
Le Franc misses with a hook from the clinch.
Le Franc misses with some punches.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
Le Franc misses with a punch to the body.
Lang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Le Franc backwards.
A short right from Le Franc.
Le Franc throws a head punch that misses.
Lang lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Le Franc working aggressively here.
Le Franc can't find room to land a body shot as Lang controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Le Franc creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Le Franc gets through Lang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lang lands with a short shot to the head.
Lang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Le Franc.
Le Franc is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lang.
Le Franc throws a punch but it's blocked by Lang.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lang.
Le Franc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Le Franc misses with a punch on the inside.
Lang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lang misses with some punches.
Lang takes a shot to the head.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Franc's elbow.
Le Franc lands a left hand. #BC#
Lang breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber Lang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lang 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clubber Lang!
Clubber Lang retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Clubber Lang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 1118 Rose vs. Rozhkov II
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Garrincha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wulf throws a shot from downtown. Garrincha moves away and avoids it.
Wulf misses the jab.
A jab from Garrincha misses.
Wulf throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garrincha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wulf thinking.
Wulf lands a jab to Garrincha's midsection.
Garrincha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wulf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrincha. #TD#
Wulf is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Garrincha's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrincha is staying active underneath Wulf, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Garrincha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garrincha tries to get to full guard but Wulf has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Garrincha actively working from the bottom here.
Garrincha controlling the position for now.#T1#
Garrincha is looking for a sweep. Wulf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garrincha is not content to let Wulf control the position.
Wulf not doing much here.
Wulf is looking to stall here but Garrincha recovers full guard.
Garrincha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garrincha might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wulf haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wulf slips nicely into half guard.
Wulf passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Garrincha!
Garrincha tries to hold on but Wulf pushes him away.
Garrincha is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wulf trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Garrincha is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Wulf controlling his opponent.
Wulf tries to control but Garrincha wriggling away.
Garrincha wants to hold on but Wulf pushes him away.
Garrincha is in all sorts of trouble here.
Garrincha tries to hold on but Wulf postures up.
Wulf can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garrincha is looking to escape.
Garrincha is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Wulf has taken his back.
Wulf has the hooks in. Garrincha is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Garrincha rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Garrincha is looking for a sweep. Wulf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garrincha is looking to control Wulf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garrincha avoid being mounted?
Garrincha is not content to let Wulf control the position.
Garrincha slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Garrincha trying to control the position.
Wulf trying to control but Garrincha is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garrincha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Garrincha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wulf controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Minerva Wulf dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Garrincha digs a good hook to Wulf's body.
Minerva Wulf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wulf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Garrincha looks to throw the jab but Wulf is out of range.
Garrincha digs a good body shot into Wulf's ribs.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garrincha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garrincha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wulf backwards.
Wulf lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garrincha or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrincha presses Wulf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Wulf wants the takedown. Garrincha is fighting it off but Wulf persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Garrincha's guard against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garrincha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garrincha looking to control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Garrincha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wulf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wulf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wulf passes Garrincha's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Wulf is pressing down on Garrincha's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garrincha is holding on for now.
Garrincha is in trouble now - Wulf has advanced to mount!
Garrincha is trying to escape the mount.
Wulf looking to control but Garrincha is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Garrincha really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wulf lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wulf putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Garrincha tries to lock up and control but Wulf gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Garrincha bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wulf 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#
The fighters are battling for position here. Garrincha manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Garrincha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wulf sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garrincha's guard.
Wulf perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wulf landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Garrincha manages to get to full guard.
Wulf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garrincha can do to turn this around?#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garrincha is on top in guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wulf wants to control but Garrincha passes easily into half guard.
Wulf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wulf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garrincha is working away from the top position though.
Garrincha passes to side control.
Garrincha just content to control the position.
Let's hope that Garrincha has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Wulf tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Garrincha tries for a kimura but Wulf is defending well.
Wulf is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Garrincha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wulf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wulf is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wulf is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hobo Garrincha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Garrincha lands with an uppercut that bounces Wulf off the cage and back into range.
Wulf's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garrincha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wulf scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Wulf drives through and clinches with Garrincha against the cage.
Garrincha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garrincha.
Garrincha misses with a punch to the body.
Garrincha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wulf lands an elbow inside that Garrincha shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Hobo Garrincha has been cut.
Garrincha lands an uppercut.
Garrincha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrincha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wulf stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Garrincha working aggressively here.
Garrincha is trying to break the clinch but Wulf is controlling him.
Wulf throws an elbow that misses.
Garrincha doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Wulf scores with a shot to the side of Garrincha's head.
A shot in the inside from Garrincha.
A short left from Wulf.
Garrincha tries a body shot but Wulf blocks it.
Wulf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garrincha.
Wulf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wulf misses with an elbow over the top.
Minerva Wulf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wulf has a couple of punches blocked by Garrincha.
Wulf throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Garrincha blocks the elbow strike.
Wulf throws an elbow that misses.
Garrincha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wulf blocks a body shot from Garrincha.
Wulf lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Garrincha dodges an elbow strike from Wulf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garrincha misses with a punch to the body.
Wulf blocking some punches.
Garrincha lands a right hand.
Garrincha doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Garrincha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garrincha misses with a body punch.
Garrincha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wulf looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wulf just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garrincha's brow.
Wulf throws an elbow that misses.
Garrincha tries to work over Wulf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wulf just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garrincha's brow.
Garrincha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garrincha.
Garrincha throws a head punch that misses.
Wulf throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Garrincha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garrincha blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wulf just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garrincha's brow.
Wulf prevents a body shot from Garrincha.
Garrincha misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Garrincha tries a body shot but Wulf blocks it. #T3#
Garrincha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wulf's elbow.
Wulf digs a right hand underneath Garrincha's ribcage. Garrincha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wulf throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Garrincha blocks an elbow strike.
Garrincha lands an uppercut.
Garrincha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wulf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garrincha tries to throw a body punch but Wulf avoids it by throwing Garrincha back against the cage.
Garrincha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garrincha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garrincha swings wildly with an uppercut but Wulf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wulf managing to block the knees to the body from Garrincha.
Wulf throws an elbow but it misses.
Wulf lands with a short shot to the head.
Garrincha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garrincha pushes Wulf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Garrincha fails to land. #T4#
Garrincha is pressed up against the cage. Wulf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garrincha down to the mat. Garrincha avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wulf misses with a body shot
and Wulf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Garrincha ducks under a wild hook from Wulf.#TD#
Wulf throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Garrincha tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wulf is in Garrincha's guard.
Garrincha keeping full guard, as Wulf tries to pass. #SUB2#
Garrincha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garrincha is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Garrincha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wulf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wulf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Garrincha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hobo Garrincha.
I think Garrincha 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: C367: Dorado vs Monkey II
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Slaissi throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slaissi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Slaissi throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov misses with a kick to the body
and Slaissi counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Slaissi is just out of range.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slaissi was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov tries to clinch there but Slaissi circles away.
Slaissi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Slaissi throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Petrov - just one landing.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slaissi.
Slaissi staying out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Petrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petrov.
Slaissi 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.
Petrov 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.
Bimbo Slaissi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slaissi lands a jab.
Slaissi tries to land a front kick but Petrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Slaissi misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slaissi misses the shot to the body.
Slaissi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Petrov moves out of range as Slaissi strikes.
Petrov lands a right hook to the body.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov throws a leg kick
and Slaissi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slaissi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slaissi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slaissi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slaissi lands a body shot.
Slaissi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slaissi throws a nice head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Petrov takes a swing at Slaissi's ribcage but misses.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick from Slaissi.
Petrov with a nice cross.
A jab from Petrov does it's job there.#T2#
Donk. Petrov catches Slaissi right on the button with a cross.
Petrov fakes the leg kick and cracks Slaissi in the body.
Slaissi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slaissi ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Slaissi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Slaissi connects with a body shot that sends Petrov's belly button to the back.
Slaissi moves out of range of the leg kick from Petrov.
Petrov throws a low kick but Slaissi avoids it.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slaissi.
Petrov scores with a decent looking hook.
A good leg kick by Petrov. #CL#
Petrov forces Slaissi back against the cage and clinches.
Petrov lands a shot to the body.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrov gets through Slaissi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Petrov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Petrov lands an uppercut.#T3#
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Slaissi.
Petrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slaissi's elbow.
Petrov scores with a shot to the side of Slaissi's head.
Slaissi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Petrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slaissi backwards.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slaissi.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slaissi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Petrov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petrov.#BC2#
Slaissi breaks from the clinch.
Petrov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Petrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Petrov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slaissi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Slaissi lands a nice shot that snaps Petrov's head back.
Petrov misses with a looping right.
A left lands for Petrov.#T4#
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and Slaissi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Slaissi just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slaissi.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Slaissi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Slaissi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
A jab from Slaissi misses.
Petrov takes a swing at Slaissi's ribcage but misses.
Slaissi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petrov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Slaissi finds it's way through Petrov's defenses.
Slaissi stuns Petrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slaissi throws a looping overhand right but Petrov ducks down to avoid it.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Slaissi manages to avoid it.
Petrov scores with a spinning back kick!
Petrov moves out of range as Slaissi strikes.
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 Ivan Petrov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Petrov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Slaissi thuds his right hand into Petrov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slaissi.
Slaissi lands a front kick.
Petrov with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Petrov.
Petrov checks a low kick from Slaissi.
Good leg kick by Petrov.
Slaissi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Petrov closes the distance and pushes Slaissi back into the cage.
Slaissi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike.
Slaissi lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petrov.
Slaissi blocks an uppercut.
Petrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slaissi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Petrov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Slaissi can turn it around.
Slaissi taking a breather. #T1#
Petrov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slaissi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Petrov or not.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slaissi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slaissi is breathing heavily.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Petrov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petrov tries a body shot but Slaissi blocks it.
Petrov lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
Still in the clinch, Petrov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Slaissi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slaissi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Slaissi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrov checks the leg kick.
Petrov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slaissi. Slaissi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slaissi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Petrov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slaissi.
Petrov scores with a jab.
Petrov scores with a sloppy right hand. Slaissi should have avoided that one.
Petrov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Slaissi.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slaissi is looking to land body kicks.
Petrov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slaissi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick lands for Slaissi.
Slaissi throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Slaissi slips under a jab from Petrov.
Slaissi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slaissi keeps the fight on the outside.
Slaissi misses with a head kick.
Petrov throws the kick towards the body but Slaissi avoids it.
Slaissi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaissi.#T3#
Slaissi throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Petrov throws a body punch but Slaissi moves out of range.
Petrov takes one to the side of the head.
Slaissi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petrov's head.
Petrov wants to clinch up but Slaissi keeps it at a distance.
Slaissi throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petrov connects with a right hand. Slaissi shakes it off.
Slaissi misses the shot to the body.
Ivan Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Slaissi throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Slaissi takes one on the button.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slaissi moves away.
Slaissi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Slaissi moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Slaissi swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Petrov moves away from the strike by Slaissi. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov connects with a body shot.
Slaissi just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slaissi moves away.
A jab from Slaissi misses.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrov throws a jab when Slaissi was well out of range.
Slaissi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Slaissi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Slaissi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A lazy body kick from Slaissi
and Petrov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slaissi thinking.
Petrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slaissi fails to land with a series of punches.
Slaissi misses with a body shot.
Petrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Petrov scores with a nice strike.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Slaissi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Petrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Petrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Slaissi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Petrov 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#
Slaissi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
A countering left hand to the body from Slaissi misses.
Ivan Petrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Slaissi looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Slaissi tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slaissi throws a right hand that misses
and Petrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slaissi throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Slaissi takes a step back to recover.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Slaissi throws a sloppy body shot
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick from Slaissi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Petrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petrov keeps control of Slaissi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slaissi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Petrov digs a right hand underneath Slaissi's ribcage. Slaissi let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Slaissi.
Petrov lands a body punch.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slaissi can do to turn this around?
Slaissi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petrov lands with a light punch inside.
Slaissi misses with the head strike.
A short right from Petrov.
Slaissi misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Slaissi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slaissi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petrov scores with a nice right hand.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Slaissi lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slaissi.
Nice uppercut there from Petrov.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Slaissi throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
A low kick from Slaissi misses
and Petrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Petrov.
Slaissi misses with a low kick.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Slaissi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petrov swings for the body but Slaissi moves out of range.
Petrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Slaissi circles away.
Slaissi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slaissi misses with a low kick.
Petrov misses with a hook
and Slaissi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Slaissi misses with a looping left.
Slaissi moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Slaissi misses with a straight right.
Petrov throws a front kick aimed at Slaissi's knee but Slaissi avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slaissi! But no joy.
Petrov cracks Slaissi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Slaissi just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Petrov lands a leg kick that knocks Slaissi off balance momentarily.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slaissi.
Slaissi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Slaissi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slaissi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
Petrov blocks a jab.
Petrov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Slaissi throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov digs a good hook to Slaissi's body.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slaissi.
Petrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Slaissi.
Slaissi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Slaissi cracks Petrov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Slaissi.
Slaissi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Petrov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaissi misses with a few strikes there.
Petrov defending well as Slaissi loads up on a big left hand.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Slaissi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Slaissi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Slaissi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Slaissi throws an overhand right that lands on Petrov's shoulder, as Petrov tries to avoid the shot.
Petrov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Petrov throws the left hand but Slaissi avoids the punch easily.
Slaissi thows a leg kick but Petrov checks it
and Petrov counters with a thumping low kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Slaissi 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.
Slaissi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Slaissi.
Slaissi defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Slaissi walks into a jab.
Slaissi throws a head kick that misses.
Bimbo Slaissi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slaissi checks a low kick from Petrov.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SYN 1117 Pushkin vs Tokugawa
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Tokugawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tokugawa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pushkin feinted with a counter takedown.
Tokugawa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pushkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A countering left hand to the body from Tokugawa misses.
Pushkin shoots in for a takedown but Tokugawa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pushkin slips a jab from Tokugawa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin closes the distance and clinches up with Tokugawa, looking for a takedown. Pushkin pushes Tokugawa against the cage but Tokugawa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Pushkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tokugawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Tokugawa. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Tokugawa wants to clinch up but Pushkin keeps it at a distance.
Tokugawa loads up on a big right hand but Pushkin slips the punch.
Minato Tokugawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pushkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Pushkin pushes Tokugawa up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Pushkin pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Pushkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tokugawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tokugawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Pushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tokugawa is fighting to break Pushkin's control of his arms but Pushkin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tokugawa stopping the sweep attempt from Pushkin.#T2#
Pushkin 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#
Pushkin is pressing down on Tokugawa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tokugawa is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pushkin works his way into side control.
Pushkin wants to control but Tokugawa is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Pushkin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tokugawa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pushkin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pushkin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Pushkin trying to control the action but Tokugawa is working from the bottom.
Pushkin is looking to advance position but Tokugawa won't allow it.
Pushkin wants to take a breather but Tokugawa is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pushkin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tokugawa wants to control but Pushkin is keeping busy.
Tokugawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pushkin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tokugawa is controlling Pushkin's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pushkin trying to control from half guard but Tokugawa is working away.
Tokugawa desperately trying to maintain half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pushkin trying to control the action but Tokugawa is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tokugawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tokugawa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tokugawa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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 Aleksandr Pushkin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pushkin is defended easily by Tokugawa.#CL2#
Tokugawa moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin tries to pull guard but Tokugawa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Pushkin decides to pull guard.
Pushkin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tokugawa controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Pushkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Pushkin is trying to control the position but Tokugawa postures up. #SUB#
Pushkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tokugawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Pushkin working for a triangle but Tokugawa defends it easily.
Tokugawa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pushkin controls Tokugawa momentarily but Tokugawa frees himself.
Pushkin being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Pushkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tokugawa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tokugawa trying to control but Pushkin is working from the bottom.
Pushkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pushkin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pushkin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Pushkin has his foot on Tokugawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tokugawa works his way back into a safe position though.
Pushkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tokugawa is one step ahead there.
Tokugawa is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Tokugawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pushkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tokugawa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tokugawa is continuing to stall.
Tokugawa wants to control from the top but Pushkin keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tokugawa loads up on a big right hand but Pushkin slips the punch.
Pushkin is looking to counter the offense by Tokugawa and move into the clinch.
Tokugawa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Pushkin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pushkin fails with the takedown.
Pushkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tokugawa wants to clinch#TD#
and Pushkin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tokugawa's guard.
Pushkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pushkin wants to control from the top but Tokugawa keeps moving.
Tokugawa trying to control the position.
Tokugawa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pushkin keeping full guard, as Tokugawa tries to pass.
Tokugawa is fighting to break Pushkin's control of his arms but Pushkin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Minato Tokugawa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Tokugawa throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Pushkin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tokugawa won't be happy with that.
Pushkin laying and praying for a moment but Tokugawa takes advantage and regains half guard.
Tokugawa tries to roll over but Pushkin keeps him under control.
Pushkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tokugawa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin is keen to just control but Tokugawa is a slippery customer.
Tokugawa is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Tokugawa is still trying to improve position.
Tokugawa moves into full guard.
Tokugawa is adopting a defensive guard.
Tokugawa wants to stand up but Pushkin is controlling him.
Tokugawa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pushkin controls the pace.
Tokugawa keeping moving, preventing Pushkin from controlling successfully.
Pushkin pushes down on Tokugawa's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tokugawa won't allow Pushkin to pass to mount.
Tokugawa trying to control here. #SUB#
Pushkin is working for a submission of some sort.
Aleksandr Pushkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Pushkin is looking for a kimura here.
Pushkin is looking to take a break and control but Tokugawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Tokugawa is looking for a sweep. Pushkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Pushkin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tokugawa sees it coming and defends easily.
Pushkin is trying to control. Tokugawa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tokugawa is trying to maintain the position but Pushkin is very close to passing his half guard.
Tokugawa tries to get to full guard but Pushkin has control of the leg.
Pushkin is pressing down on Tokugawa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tokugawa is holding on for now.
Pushkin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pushkin moves into full mount! Tokugawa won't be happy about that! #T4#
Tokugawa tries to hold on but Pushkin postures up.
Tokugawa prevents Pushkin from taking his back.
Tokugawa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pushkin wants to control the pace but Tokugawa is squirming around nicely.
Pushkin wants to take Tokugawa's back but he can't do it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pushkin controlling his opponent.
Pushkin fails to advance to Tokugawa's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Pushkin clearly takes that round.
That's time! Pushkin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Tokugawa scores with a hook to the body. Pushkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tokugawa misses the shot to the body.
Tokugawa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pushkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pushkin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tokugawa circles away.#TD#
Pushkin gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tokugawa!
Tokugawa tries to hold on but Pushkin pushes him away.
Tokugawa is controlling an arm, preventing Pushkin from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pushkin avoids the attempt from Tokugawa to control.#T1#
Pushkin tries to control but Tokugawa wriggling away.
Tokugawa tries to reverse the position but Pushkin maintains control.
Tokugawa wants to control but Pushkin is having none of it.
Pushkin is trying to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Tokugawa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pushkin.
Tokugawa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tokugawa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pushkin working Tokugawa over with strikes here. #T2##SUB#
Pushkin wants to finish this one by submission but Tokugawa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pushkin.
Pushkin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pushkin tries to control but Tokugawa wriggling away.
Tokugawa tries to hold on but Pushkin postures up.#SUB#
Pushkin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tokugawa is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tokugawa and Pushkin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pushkin works to advance to full mount. Tokugawa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T3#
Tokugawa is looking to get to half guard.
Pushkin seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tokugawa is holding on tight.
Pushkin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tokugawa's face.
Pushkin avoids the attempt from Tokugawa to control.
Pushkin tries to control but Tokugawa wriggling away. #SUB#
Pushkin has isolated one of Tokugawa's arms. Tokugawa looking to fight him off but Pushkin twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aleksandr Pushkin!
Aleksandr Pushkin retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Aleksandr Pushkin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#1115 Bond v McCarthy
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Graves throws a body punch but Salajudin Ii moves out of range.
Graves takes a swing at Salajudin Ii's ribcage but misses.
Graves is looking to clinch but Salajudin Ii is avoiding it.
Danga de danga de dang - Graves scores with a four punch combination!
Graves misses the body punch
and Salajudin Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salajudin Ii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Graves misses with a kick to the body.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salajudin Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Salajudin Ii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Graves rushes Salajudin Ii and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Salajudin Ii jumps into guard, dragging Graves to the mat.
Graves is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Salajudin Ii is controlling Graves's posture.
Salajudin Ii 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.
Salajudin Ii is pulling down on Graves's head to control his posture. #T1#
Graves looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Graves has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Graves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salajudin Ii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Graves has managed to get both his arms back between Salajudin Ii's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Graves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Graves.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Graves defends well.
Salajudin Ii looking to control. #T3##SUB#
Salajudin Ii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Salajudin Ii keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Salajudin Ii managing to control the position.
Graves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Graves seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Graves misses with an uppercut. Salajudin Ii saw that one coming.
Graves is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Salajudin Ii rather than just go for the knockout.
Graves lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Salajudin Ii sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salajudin Ii.
Sloppy strikes from Graves. Those never looked like landing.
Salajudin Ii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Graves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4##CL2#
Graves instigates a clinch.
Salajudin Ii has had enough of the clinch but Graves keeps him there for the moment.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Salajudin Ii.
Graves misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Salajudin Ii has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Graves uses from the top position.
Salajudin Ii being controlled here, momentarily.
Salajudin Ii pulls Graves in close to prevent any damage.
Graves is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii has his foot on Graves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Graves works his way back into a safe position though.
Salajudin Ii controls Graves momentarily but Graves frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Graves dominated that round.
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#
Graves misses with a left hand
and Salajudin Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Graves lands a nice looking kick to the body. Salajudin Ii takes a step back to recover.
Graves throws a sloppy head kick
and Salajudin Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyrone Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salajudin Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Graves's shoulder, as Graves tries to avoid the shot.
Graves lands a body shot.
Graves connects with a body shot.
Graves jabs Salajudin Ii to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graves misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Salajudin Ii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Salajudin Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves misses with a head kick.
Salajudin Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salajudin Ii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Salajudin Ii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Salajudin Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Salajudin Ii avoids the body shot from Graves. #T1#
Salajudin Ii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Salajudin Ii feinted with a counter takedown.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Salajudin Ii attempts a counter takedown but Graves avoids it well and moves away.
Salajudin Ii blocks the body kick.
Graves tries to move into range but Salajudin Ii moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Graves lands with a good body shot.
Tyrone Graves seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Salajudin Ii fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Graves sprawls well initially but Salajudin Ii persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Graves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Salajudin Ii is working away from the top position though.
Graves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Graves is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii seems to be looking for submissions.
Salajudin Ii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Graves keeps working. #T2#
Graves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Graves.
Graves wants to sweep but no luck.
Graves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Salajudin Ii looking for a guillotine here but Graves defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Graves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Graves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Salajudin Ii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Salajudin Ii 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.#T3#
Graves wants to pass the guard but Salajudin Ii is keeping the position.
Salajudin Ii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graves is one step ahead there.
Salajudin Ii working a defensive guard here.
Graves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Salajudin Ii keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Graves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Graves stands and throws Salajudin Ii's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Salajudin Ii tries to improve position but can't.
Graves tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Salajudin Ii is trying to escape the position but Graves is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves working away.
Graves controls the position from side control.
Graves wants to stand but Salajudin Ii is controlling his arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Graves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Salajudin Ii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Super Salajudin Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salajudin Ii staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Graves misses.
Salajudin Ii feinted with a counter takedown.
Graves throws the left hand but Salajudin Ii avoids the punch easily.
Graves looks to land a combination. Salajudin Ii sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Salajudin Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salajudin Ii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Graves takes the fight into the clinch.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Salajudin Ii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves blocks a body shot from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Salajudin Ii. #TD#
Salajudin Ii jumps into guard, dragging Graves to the mat. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii has his foot on Graves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Graves works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Salajudin Ii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Graves defends it easily.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii working for a triangle but Graves defends it easily.
Salajudin Ii keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass.
Graves stays in close to Salajudin Ii's body and controls the position.
Graves postures up.
Salajudin Ii pulls Graves in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Graves stays in close to Salajudin Ii's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Graves is sitting in close to Salajudin Ii's body. Salajudin Ii has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Graves is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Graves is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Salajudin Ii.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Super Salajudin Ii!
Super Salajudin Ii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1115 Bollomard vs Crispian
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
Wife throws an off balance right hand
and Nightmare counters with a left to the body.
Wife throws a hook but Nightmare blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nightmare! But no joy.
Nightmare has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wife is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nightmare just misses with a punch to the body.
Wife swings for the body but Nightmare moves out of range.
Nightmare slips under a jab from Wife.
Wife rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nightmare counters with a nice body shot.
Wife throws a hook but Nightmare blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Nightmare misses.
Wife connects with the punch.
Wife has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Wife misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nightmare.
Nightmare looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wife misses the body punch
and Nightmare connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wife misses with a lunging right hand
and Nightmare counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wife misses with a hook
and Nightmare connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wife slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wife misses with a jab to the body
and Nightmare counters with a straight that turns Wife's legs to rubber! Nightmare pushes forward with more strikes and Wife goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Last Nightmare!
A very excited looking Last Nightmare made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 1115 Bollomard vs Crispian
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
Boma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tepes lV takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boma throws a body kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Tepes lV.
And Tepes lV counters with a quick kick to the body but Boma blocks it.
Boma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boma throws a body punch but Tepes lV moves out of range.
It looked like Tepes lV wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick by Boma misses
and Tepes lV counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tepes lV.
The fighters circling - Boma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tepes lV ducks under a wild hook from Boma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma with a jab.
Boma throws a right hand that misses
and Tepes lV counters with a stiff right hand.
Boma blocks a jab.
Boma thinks about the counter body kick.
Boma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norman Boma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Boma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tepes lV sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It appears Tepes lV was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tepes lV has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tepes lV there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boma thuds a left hand into Tepes lV's body.
Boma catches Tepes lV with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boma fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been informed that Boma has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boma misses with a right hand
and Tepes lV counters with a nice low kick that buckles Boma's knee momentarily.
Boma defending well as Tepes lV loads up on a big left hand.
Boma misses with a left hand
and Tepes lV counters with a straight right hand.
Boma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tepes lV can pounce on him.
Nice shot lands for Boma.
Tepes lV wants to slow Boma down by chopping away at his legs.
Boma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boma is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boma scores with a jab. Tepes lV acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Boma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes lV moves away.
Boma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boma blocks a jab.
Boma misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boma throws a looping overhand right but Tepes lV ducks down to avoid it.
Tepes lV swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tepes lV.
Boma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tepes lV cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tepes lV avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boma is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Boma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boma throws the left hand but Tepes lV avoids the punch easily.
Boma misses with a straight right.
Tepes lV lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#Boma is rocked!
Boma gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tepes lV counters with a big left hand that crumples Boma! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vlad Tepes lV!
During a confident post fight interview, Vlad Tepes lV thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
Obama darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nadadora scores with a one two! Obama had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nadadora throws a right and a left that Obama avoids nicely.
It looked like Obama wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nadadora misses with a double jab
and Obama counters with a nice uppercut.
Nadadora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand.
Nadadora misses with a double jab.
Nadadora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Obama counters with a nice body shot.
Nadadora swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Obama counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nadadora closes the distance looking to clinch
and Obama counters with a straight right hand.
Nadadora misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Obama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Nadadora throws a right hand that Obama ducks under and follows up with a left that Obama also avoids with ease.
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nadadora throws a combination that misses
enabling Obama to counter with a crisp jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Nadadora scores with a four punch combination!
A combination from Nadadora does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Obama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Obama connects with a jab.
Nadadora moves out of range of the strikes.
Nadadora misses with a jab, cross combination.
Obama throws a big counter combination but Nadadora scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Obama looks to throw the jab but Nadadora is out of range.
Nadadora takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rapido Nadadora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Nadadora.
Obama looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Nadadora falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Obama counter with a right hand.
Nadadora takes one to the side of the head.
Nadadora looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Nadadora misses.
Obama is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A combination from Nadadora does no damage.
Obama jabs at Nadadora's body.
Obama is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nadadora swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Obama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Obama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nadadora looks to land a combination but Obama avoids it well.
Obama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Obama throws a jab but it's blocked by Nadadora. #T3#
Obama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nadadora goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nadadora misses with a combination
and Obama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nadadora misses with a double jab
and Obama counters with a straight right hand.
Nadadora misses with a wild combination.
Nadadora throws a combination that misses
and Obama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Obama slips a jab and a cross from Nadadora.
Nadadora takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nadadora fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nadadora tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Obama counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Nadadora throws a combination that misses
and Obama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Nadadora does no damage.
Obama connects with a nice looking jab.
Nadadora throws a right hand that Obama ducks under and follows up with a left that Obama also avoids with ease.
It looked like Obama was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nadadora throws a combination that misses
and Obama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nadadora throws a combination that misses
and Obama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Nadadora is rocked!
No joy there for Nadadora, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Obama appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nadadora is still on wobbly legs! Can Obama finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Obama thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nadadora seems to have recovered his senses.
Obama misses with a hook.
Nadadora unleashes a big counter combination but Obama bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Nadadora, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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 Block Obama will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Obama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nadadora throws a series of punches but Obama avoids them all with ease.
Obama misses with a series of wild punches.
Nadadora looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nadadora rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Obama moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nadadora misses with a double jab.
Block Obama is winning the standup battle so far.
Obama throws a jab when Nadadora was well out of range.#CL2#
Nadadora moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama tries a body shot but Nadadora blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Obama.
Obama fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Obama jumps into guard, dragging Nadadora to the mat. #SUB#
Nadadora is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Obama has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Nadadora is looking to defend but Obama has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Nadadora! Obama pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Nadadora taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Block Obama!
A very excited looking Block Obama made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#1114 Ritori v Milo
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaegerjaquez.
Some bone on bone action there as Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Jaegerjaquez moved out of range nicely.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a straight right.
Jaegerjaquez catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a kick to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Jaegerjaquez slips the punch.
Jaegerjaquez takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Danny Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaegerjaquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jaegerjaquez with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaegerjaquez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.#T1#
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jaegerjaquez thuds his shin into the meat of Sitsongrit's side.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Jaegerjaquez was well out of range.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jaegerjaquez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Jaegerjaquez ducked under it nicely.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body kick that misses.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Sitsongrit takes the fight into the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaegerjaquez gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Jaegerjaquez blocking some punches.
Jaegerjaquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Jaegerjaquez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a punch to the body.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaegerjaquez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Jaegerjaquez backwards.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaegerjaquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Jaegerjaquez scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaegerjaquez tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Good body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a short shot to the head.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaegerjaquez. #BC2#
Jaegerjaquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaegerjaquez checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sitsongrit, as that shot connected.
A shot to the body from Jaegerjaquez misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit 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.#T4#
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Jaegerjaquez moved out of range nicely.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a looping right.
Jaegerjaquez throws the kick towards the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Jaegerjaquez staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit avoids a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Jaegerjaquez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
A shot to the body from Sitsongrit misses
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jaegerjaquez moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Jaegerjaquez's front leg with a kick but Jaegerjaquez checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jaegerjaquez lands a nice looking body kick.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jaegerjaquez slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Jaegerjaquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jaegerjaquez avoids a kick to the body.
Jaegerjaquez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez works Sitsongrit's body with a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jaegerjaquez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Sitsongrit.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaegerjaquez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jaegerjaquez looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses its target.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Jaegerjaquez off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a low kick, right behind Sitsongrit 's knee.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Jaegerjaquez moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaegerjaquez.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jaegerjaquez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Jaegerjaquez's leg but Jaegerjaquez calmly moves out of range.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a straight right.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Jaegerjaquez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Jaegerjaquez misses its intended target.
Jaegerjaquez slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick which misses Jaegerjaquez's front leg but catches the back leg as Jaegerjaquez tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Jaegerjaquez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A low kick lands for Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook to the body
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Jaegerjaquez ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jaegerjaquez. Jaegerjaquez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jaegerjaquez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jaegerjaquez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to slow Sitsongrit down with leg kicks.
Jaegerjaquez throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a front kick aimed at Jaegerjaquez's knee but Jaegerjaquez avoids it well.
Jaegerjaquez avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Jaegerjaquez avoids it.#T3#
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jaegerjaquez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks to throw a body kick
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jaegerjaquez looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Jaegerjaquez jumps back.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Jaegerjaquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sitsongrit lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jaegerjaquez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jaegerjaquez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaegerjaquez. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaegerjaquez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Jaegerjaquez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jaegerjaquez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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 jab from Sitsongrit misses.
And Jaegerjaquez responds with a good body kick, but Sitsongrit manages to step out the way in time.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaegerjaquez is just out of range.
Jaegerjaquez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jaegerjaquez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range and Jaegerjaquez settles back down.
Jaegerjaquez cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit cracks Jaegerjaquez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jaegerjaquez moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaegerjaquez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Jaegerjaquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaegerjaquez connects with a solid leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jaegerjaquez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jaegerjaquez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Danny Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A big left from Jaegerjaquez misses.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Jaegerjaquez moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Jaegerjaquez just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaegerjaquez misses the body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sitsongrit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jaegerjaquez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jaegerjaquez checks it well.
A little jabbing left from Jaegerjaquez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a kick to the body.
Jaegerjaquez avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez blocks the body kick.
Sitsongrit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a low kick, right behind Sitsongrit 's knee.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jaegerjaquez throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Jaegerjaquez tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Jaegerjaquez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jaegerjaquez scrambles back to his feet.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a shot to the body.
Jaegerjaquez lands a nice looking body kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jaegerjaquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
Jaegerjaquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez moves out of range of the body kick.
Jaegerjaquez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Jaegerjaquez tries a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit is wise to it.
Jaegerjaquez tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Jaegerjaquez's body.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jaegerjaquez. Jaegerjaquez obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Jaegerjaquez moved out of range.
Jaegerjaquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a body kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Jaegerjaquez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jaegerjaquez ducks right into an uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit takes one on the button.
Jaegerjaquez wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jaegerjaquez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit 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.#T3#
Jaegerjaquez tries to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit moves his leg out of the way.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Jaegerjaquez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jaegerjaquez lands a head shot.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Jaegerjaquez is out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaegerjaquez throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaegerjaquez.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Jaegerjaquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaegerjaquez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Jaegerjaquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Jaegerjaquez throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaegerjaquez. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaegerjaquez looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a jab to the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jaegerjaquez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaegerjaquez walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaegerjaquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Jaegerjaquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez tries a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit is wise to it.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jaegerjaquez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: SMASH: Hallows vs Sicarius
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Crunch! Oren slams his shin into Barkley's torso.
Oren tries a head kick but it misses.
Barkley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick by Oren misses
and Barkley counters with a leg kick.
Barkley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oren.
Oren misses with the body kick
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Tarik Oren has been cut.
Barkley checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Barkley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oren stuns Barkley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oren wants to clinch up but Barkley keeps it at a distance.
Oren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barkley on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oren lands a high kick!
Barkley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oren.
Barkley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Barkley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oren misses with a low kick.#T1#
Barkley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barkley avoids the head kick by Oren.
Oren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oren lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Oren swings widly with a right hand
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.
Oren fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barkley is out of range.
Barkley throwing a counter right hand but Oren manages to avoid it.
BOOM! Barkley lands a beautiful left hook that drops Oren. Oren tries to recover but Barkley is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Oren lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Barkley!
Our winner, Charles Barkley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Tarik Oren had this to say: 'Congrats, bro. I'm go back stronger!'.

Event: C362: Duran vs Saitoh
Date: Nov 17, 2024

#R1#
A slow jab from Saitoh misses its intended target.
Duran misses with a lunging right hand
and Saitoh counters with a stiff right hand.
Saitoh misses with an uppercut.
Saitoh misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Duran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Saitoh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Duran to the mat! Duran manages to get full guard.
Saitoh is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saitoh looking to sit in guard and control but Duran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Duran lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Duran content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Duran trying to control the position from guard on top but Saitoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duran loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Duran stopping the sweep attempt from Saitoh.
Saitoh pulls Duran in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Duran's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Saitoh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Duran is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saitoh keeping moving, preventing Duran from controlling successfully.
Duran landing some decent shots from guard.
Duran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Duran lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Duran cracks Saitoh with a solid left hand.
Duran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saitoh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saitoh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Duran has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duran accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Duran postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Duran wants to control from the top but Saitoh keeps moving.
Saitoh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duran.
Saitoh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Duran wants to control from the top but Saitoh keeps moving.
Duran stopping the sweep attempt from Saitoh.
Duran throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saitoh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duran throws a chopping leg kick but Saitoh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Saitoh misses with an uppercut.
Duran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saitoh.
Saitoh takes a swing at Duran's ribcage but misses.
Duran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saitoh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Duran throws a body punch but Saitoh moves out of range.
Saitoh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duran.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saitoh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bo Duran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saitoh misses the body punch
and Duran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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 Bo Duran will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Saitoh throws a body shot but no joy.
Duran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CUT#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Saitoh avoids the body shot from Duran.
It seemed like Saitoh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice shot by Saitoh.
Duran swings widly with a right hand
letting Saitoh counter with a right hand.
Saitoh 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.
Saitoh thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran throws a lazy uppercut
and Saitoh counters with a left to the body.
Duran pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Duran misses with a straight right.
Saitoh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duran circles away.
Saitoh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duran.
Saitoh lands a slapping body shot.
Duran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saitoh.
Duran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saitoh.#TD2#
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Saitoh trying to control but Duran is working from the bottom.
Saitoh scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Duran keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
Saitoh with a nice head shot there.
Duran looking to control.
Saitoh preventing the sweep.
Saitoh works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saitoh is looking to take a break and control but Duran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saitoh wants to pass the guard but Duran is defending well.
Saitoh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Duran is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saitoh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saitoh's back!
I would not like to be Saitoh right now.
Duran is punishing Saitoh with strikes - can he finish him?!
Saitoh covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Duran is hanging on to Saitoh's back as he tries to escape.
Saitoh covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Saitoh trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Saitoh breaks Duran's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Duran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duran wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Saitoh passes Duran's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saitoh thows a huge punch but Duran dodges it nicely.
Duran regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Saitoh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saitoh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saitoh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saitoh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Saitoh wants to pass the guard but Duran is keeping the position.
Duran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duran pulls Saitoh in close to his closed guard and prevents Saitoh from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Saitoh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
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.#R3#
Duran misses with an uppercut
and Saitoh counters with a right hand to the body.
Saitoh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saitoh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saitoh blocks the body kick.
Saitoh feints the counter takedown.
Duran listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saitoh sizes up Duran with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh lands with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Duran.
Saitoh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've been told by Duran's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Saitoh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Duran takes one on the button.
Duran with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab lands there for Duran.
Duran fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saitoh checks it well.
Good exchange - Duran coming out on top.
Saitoh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duran was well out of range. Poor timing from Saitoh.#T2#
Duran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saitoh.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Saitoh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duran at a distance.
Duran scores with a body shot.
Masa Saitoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saitoh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saitoh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Duran misses.
Saitoh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saitoh shoots and misses
and Duran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saitoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Duran is just out of range.#T3#
Saitoh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duran.
Duran ducks under a wild hook from Saitoh.
Decent striking displayed by Duran there.#CUT#That has opened up Masa Saitoh's cut even more.
Saitoh throws a body shot but no joy.
As Saitoh backs away, Duran returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A clash of legs there as Saitoh blocks the low kick.
Saitoh misses with a left hand
letting Duran counter with a right hand.
Duran throws a shot to the body. #T4##KD#
Duran lands a big uppercut and Saitoh crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Saitoh looks OK. Duran waves Saitoh back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saitoh misses with a takedown attempt - Duran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saitoh misses with a hook. Duran ducked under it nicely.
Saitoh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Saitoh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Duran looks to land a left hand but Saitoh moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Duran clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Saitoh just misses with a punch to the body.
Duran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saitoh.#TD2#
Saitoh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Saitoh lands in his opponent's guard.
Saitoh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Duran's head.
Saitoh with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Duran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duran trying to control the position.
Saitoh controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Duran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saitoh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Duran pulls Saitoh in close to prevent any damage.
Saitoh distracts Duran with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saitoh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Saitoh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duran being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saitoh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saitoh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duran.
Some bone on bone action there as Saitoh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And Saitoh tries to counter it with a takedown but Duran pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Saitoh punishes Duran's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Saitoh throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Duran was covering up waiting for the punch and Saitoh finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Duran being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Saitoh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Duran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saitoh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Duran 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.
Duran utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Saitoh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Duran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Duran missing with a left hand there. Saitoh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duran there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saitoh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duran manages to avoid it.
Saitoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duran.
Duran is looking to counter punch.
Saitoh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duran slips a straight right by Saitoh.
A counter left hand to the body from Duran misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Saitoh dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.#R5##TD2#
Saitoh gets a takedown into half guard.
Saitoh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duran does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saitoh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Saitoh trying to mount his opponent but Duran defends it.
Saitoh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Duran manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saitoh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Duran utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Duran keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
Saitoh throwing strikes from guard but Duran blocks nicely.
Saitoh passes Duran's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Saitoh working Duran over with strikes.
Saitoh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Duran works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saitoh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Saitoh scoring with some ground and pound.
Duran has Saitoh pulled in close to control his posture.
Duran looking for a sweep. Not yet Duran, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Saitoh. Beautiful body shot.
Duran throws a sloppy body shot
and Saitoh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saitoh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saitoh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Saitoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saitoh tests Duran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saitoh shoots in but no luck this time.
Duran's corner calls for a 1-2. Duran obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Duran throws a looping overhand right but Saitoh ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Saitoh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saitoh throws a shot from downtown. Duran moves away and avoids it.
Saitoh misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Duran comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saitoh lands a jab to Duran's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Duran.
Duran throws a right hand that misses
and Saitoh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Duran thinking.
Saitoh connects with a body shot that sends Duran's belly button to the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saitoh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Duran moves away from the strike by Saitoh.
An attempted straight right counter from Duran misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Saitoh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saitoh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 47:48
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 47:48
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Saitoh!
Masa Saitoh is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Masa Saitoh 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: SYN 1113 Exotic vs. Pushkin
Date: Nov 17, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Pushkin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Exotic is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Pushkin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Pushkin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Exotic wants to control but Pushkin postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic is trying to escape the position but Pushkin is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pushkin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Exotic is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Exotic stops Pushkin from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Pushkin is trying to get an arm triangle but Exotic is defending well.
Pushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Exotic keeps working.
Pushkin advances to full mount.
Exotic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pushkin dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pushkin looking to control but Exotic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pushkin controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Exotic prevents Pushkin from taking his back.
Pushkin tries to control but Exotic wriggling away.
Pushkin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pushkin prevents Exotic from getting the reversal.
Pushkin pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Exotic tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Exotic wants to control but Pushkin is having none of it.
Pushkin is landing with some decent strikes but Exotic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pushkin wants to take his opponent's back but Exotic doesn't allow it.
Pushkin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Pushkin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pushkin looking to control but Exotic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Exotic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pushkin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pushkin content just to control the position here.
Pushkin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Exotic tries to hold on but Pushkin pushes him away.
Pushkin is trying to take his opponent's back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Exotic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Pushkin looking for a guillotine from mount but Exotic is having none of it.
Pushkin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Pushkin dominated that round.
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##CL2#
Pushkin clinches with his opponent.
Exotic misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Pushkin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Exotic uses from the top position.
Pushkin keeping full guard, as Exotic tries to pass.
Exotic trying to control the position from guard on top but Pushkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Exotic looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pushkin is looking for a triangle but Exotic pushes his legs off easily.
Exotic wants to control from the top but Pushkin keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Pushkin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Exotic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Exotic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Exotic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pushkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pushkin looking to control.
Pushkin keeping moving, preventing Exotic from controlling successfully. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Exotic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pushkin is keeping the position for now.
Pushkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Exotic is one step ahead there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Exotic passes into half guard.
Pushkin is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Exotic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pushkin defends it well.
Exotic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Pushkin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Exotic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pushkin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Exotic has managed to get both his arms back between Pushkin's legs - danger averted.
Aleksandr Pushkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pushkin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Exotic manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Exotic trying to keep a closed guard but Pushkin is proving a slippery customer.
Pushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Exotic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pushkin controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Exotic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pushkin defends it easily.#T4##SUB#
Exotic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pushkin looking to pass the guard.
Exotic wants to control the position but Pushkin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pushkin wants to pass the guard but Exotic is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pushkin wants to take a breather but Exotic is having none of it.
Pushkin content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Pushkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Exotic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Pushkin fails with a takedown attempt.
Aleksandr Pushkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Pushkin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Exotic's guard.
Pushkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Exotic is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Exotic keeping moving, preventing Pushkin from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pushkin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1##SUB#
Exotic isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pushkin stacks Exotic 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 Pushkin!#SUB2#
Pushkin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pushkin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Exotic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Exotic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Exotic working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
Pushkin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Exotic is working to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Pushkin looking to secure an arm triangle but Exotic defends it well.
Exotic tries to reverse the position but Pushkin maintains control.
Pushkin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Pushkin wants to finish this one by submission but Exotic is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pushkin.
Exotic manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3##SUB2#
Pushkin in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Exotic tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Pushkin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aleksandr Pushkin!
Aleksandr Pushkin is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Aleksandr Pushkin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 1113 Exotic vs. Pushkin
Date: Nov 17, 2024

#R1#
Fook throws a hook to the side of Nik's head but Nik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nik tries to counter by clinching up but Fook breaks away and moves out of range.
Nik takes one to the chin there.
Fook misses with a double jab.
Fook wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Fook does it's job there.#TD#
Nik bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nik tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Check out the look on Nik's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nik creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fook sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
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!
Fook struggling a bit here.
Nik tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fook's legs.
Fook on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T1#
Nik cracks Fook with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Fook's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fook is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nik off and has taken his back!
Nik is in bad spot here.
Fook is looking to control Nik but Nik is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fook gets his hands free as Nik looks to control.
Nik tries to escape the position.
Nik is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Fook controlling the position well here. Nik rolled but Fook kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Nik's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nik manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fook's guard. Nice work there by Nik.
Nik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nik wants to control from the top but Fook keeps moving.
Fook wants to stand up but Nik is controlling him. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nik accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nik forces his way into half guard.
Nik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fook keeps working.
Nik with the ground and pound but Fook uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fook is trying to keep Nik in close.
Nik postures up and lands a big shot to Fook's brow.
Nik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nik 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.#T4#
Fook avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nik distracts Fook with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fook keeping moving, preventing Nik from controlling successfully.
Nik postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fook being controlled here, momentarily.
Fook controlling Nik's posture.
Nik won't allow Fook to get back to his feet.
Nik tries to free his leg and advance position but Fook is retaining full guard.
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 Aleks Nik will probably get the nod.
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#
Fook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nik takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fook throws a big shot that misses.
Fook swings for the body but Nik moves out of range.
Nik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fook throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fook. That's going to slow Nik down.
Fook ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nik moves away.
Nik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fook looks to score with a jab to the body but Nik is just out of range.
Nik half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nik moves away from the strike by Fook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fook misses the shot to the body.
Fook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nik takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fook throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
A good leg kick by Fook.
Nik shoots in looking for a takedown. Fook tries to sprawl out of it but Nik keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fook manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Fook was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fook uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fook throws the kick towards the body but Nik avoids it.
Nik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fook sprawls and moves away.
Nice cross by Fook.
Nik shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fook pinned against the cage. Fook gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fook has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fook missing with a left hand there. Nik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Fook scores with a push kick.
Fook lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Nik clinches.
Fook blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fook is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleks Nik. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Fook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nik ducks under a wild hook from Fook.
Nik fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fook.
Nik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
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!#TD#
Fook gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fook is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nik is controlling him.
Fook controls Nik momentarily but Nik frees himself. #T3#
Nik works over Fook with some ground and pound from guard.
Nik trying to control but Fook is working from the bottom.
Nik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nik trying to control but Fook is working from the bottom.
Nik is in close to Fook's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Fook looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nik passes into half guard.
Fook wants to improve his position but Nik is controlling well. #T4#
Nik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fook is refusing to be controlled, as Nik sits in half guard.
Nik prevents Fook from standing back up.
Nik is just content to waste time from the top position. Fook takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nik wants to control from the top but Fook keeps moving.
Aleks Nik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nik passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nik throws an elbow but Fook slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

See How Fook showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Nik takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nik doesn't manage to clinch there - Fook circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fook. That's going to slow Nik down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fook. Nik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fook fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fook throws a sloppy head kick and Nik moves out of range easily. #TD#
Nik closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fook's head.
Nik wants to advance to full mount but Fook doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nik working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fook's head.
Fook seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Nik landing some decent shots from guard.
Nik wants to control from the top but Fook keeps moving.
Nik pushing down on Fook's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fook taking some punishment here, with Nik in his half guard.
Nik is trying to control. Fook wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Fook looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nik in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Fook avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nik.
Nik controlling the action here.
Nik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nik wants to pass to mount but Fook is defending the position.
Fook wants to control but Nik is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nik stops Fook from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Fook takes a swing at Nik's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Fook misses.
Nik half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fook connects with an inside leg kick.
Nik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fook sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nik somewhat.
Fook just misses with a punch to the body.
Fook fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nik is out of range.
Nik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fook.
Nik half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fook connects with a body shot.
Fook thows a leg kick but Nik checks it #TD#
and Nik counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T4#
Nik trying to control but Fook is working from the bottom.
Nik distracts Fook with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nik chips away with some ground and pound.
Nik lands a couple of digs.
Nik stopping the sweep attempt from Fook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fook looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nik won't allow Fook to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but See How Fook just about did enough to take it.
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.#R4#
Nik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fook throws a head kick that Nik semi-blocks.
Fook lands a jab to the nose.
Nik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fook.
Nik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nik slips under a jab from Fook.#TD#
Nik shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fook's guard.

Fook uses the cage to get back to his feet.
See How Fook seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fook misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fook motions for Nik to come forward. Fook throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nik tries to counter with a takedown but Fook is quick to defend against it.
Nik shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fook pinned against the cage. Fook gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Nik checks a leg kick.
Fook throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nik on the side of the head.
Fook connects with an inside leg kick.
Fook throws a hook to the side of Nik's head but Nik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fook ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nik moves away.
Nik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fook ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fook fails to land with a series of punches.
Nik seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A shot to the liver by Fook. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Fook misses the target. #TD#
Nik looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nik scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Nik is looking to take a break and control but Fook is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fook wants to get back to his feet.
Fook 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.
Nik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fook's head.
Nik is keen to just control but Fook is a slippery customer.
Fook wants to improve his position but Nik is controlling well.
Nik takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Fook on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fook pushes Nik off looking to stand but Nik dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nik in particular looking to stall.
Fook is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nik scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fook defending well though.
Nik is keen to just control but Fook is a slippery customer.
Nik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fook is looking to improve his position.
Fook has hold of Nik's hands but Nik slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Nik takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fook wants to improve his position but Nik is controlling well. #SUB2#
Fook actively working from the bottom here.
Fook is not content to let Nik control the position.
Fook moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nik with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nik controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

See How Fook dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes 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.#R5#
Fook cracks Nik with a good jab.
Aleks Nik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
See How Fook is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fook looks to throw the jab but Nik is out of range.
Fook throws out a loose jab but Nik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nik attempts a counter takedown but Fook avoids it well and moves away.
Nik closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fook counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nik wants to clinch
and Fook counters with a nice uppercut.
Nik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fook manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
See How Fook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fook with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fook!
Fook throws a body punch but Nik moves out of range. #TD#
Nik looking to score a takedown here. Fook is defending well but Nik drives through and ends up in Fook's guard.
Nik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fook can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nik controls the pace.
Nik trying to control but Fook is working from the bottom.
Fook wants to stand up but Nik is controlling him.
Nik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Nik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nik throws an elbow that misses. Fook uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nik's guard. Nice move by Fook!#REVB##SU2#
Fook gets to his feet - Nik follows without any prompting.
Fook scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nik doesn't manage to clinch there - Fook circles away.
Fook tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nik is able to avoid easily.
Nik attempts a counter takedown but Fook avoids it well and moves away.
Fook lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nik's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fook catches Nik with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fook lands a jab.
Nice jab there from Fook. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Fook.
Nik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nik misses with a takedown attempt
and Fook counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fook throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Nik closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nik lands in his opponent's guard.
Fook keeping moving, preventing Nik from controlling successfully.
Nik is standing up over Fook. Fook looks to escape but Nik dives into side control. #T4#
Fook takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fook holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#ES2#
Fook bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fook is looking to slow Nik down with leg kicks.
Nik chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fook can pounce on him.
Nik gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fook.
Fook throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fook throws a nice inside leg kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 47:49
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:49

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

Event: GAMMA#1111 Hawk v Will
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hawat, as that shot connected.
Hawat misses with a looping left.
Hawat misses with a left hand
and Santo Amaro counters with a leg kick.
Hawat stuns Santo Amaro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hawat throws a head kick that misses
enabling Santo Amaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawat throws a sloppy head kick and Santo Amaro moves out of range easily.
And Santo Amaro responds with a good body kick, but Hawat manages to step out the way in time.
Hawat cracks Santo Amaro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Hawat.
Santo Amaro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hawat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santo Amaro counters with a nice leg kick.
Hawat throws a head kick that misses.
Hawat lands a body shot.
Hawat has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Hawat tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santo Amaro feints a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santo Amaro lands an overhand right.
Santo Amaro walks into a stiff left hand from Hawat.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Hawat.
Hawat slips a jab from Santo Amaro.
Hawat lands a glancing blow to the side of Santo Amaro's head.
Santo Amaro throws a push kick but Hawat slaps the foot to one side.
Hawat throws a lazy head kick
and Santo Amaro counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hawat.
Hawat misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Santo Amaro.
Hawat throws a lazy head kick
enabling Santo Amaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Santo Amaro - that will leave a mark!
Hawat throws a head kick but Santo Amaro moves out of range.
Santo Amaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawat.
Hawat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thufir Hawat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Hawat. That snapped Santo Amaro's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santo Amaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawat throws a big shot that misses.
Hawat backing away here, and Santo Amaro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hawat lands with an uppercut that bounces Santo Amaro off the cage and back into range.
Hawat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Hawat misses
and Santo Amaro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Santo Amaro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawat.
Hawat misses with a head kick.
Hawat backing away here, and Santo Amaro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hawat looks to land a left hand but Santo Amaro moved out of range nicely.
Santo Amaro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hawat throws a good cross that connects.
Hawat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawat.#T3#
Hawat misses with an uppercut.
Hawat throws an off balance right hand
and Santo Amaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawat tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawat misses with a shot to the body
enabling Santo Amaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Santo Amaro works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Thufir Hawat has been cut.
Hawat takes a swing at Santo Amaro's ribcage but misses.
Hawat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawat looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hawat throws a shot from downtown. Santo Amaro moves away and avoids it.
Hawat throws a big shot that misses.
Santo Amaro throws out a counter right but Hawat avoids it with no problem.
Santo Amaro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hawat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santo Amaro moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Santo Amaro misses.
Santo Amaro is looking to chop away at Hawat's legs.
Santo Amaro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
A low kick from Hawat is predictable there
and Santo Amaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Hawat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santo Amaro steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hawat lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santo Amaro at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawat throws an off balance right hand
and Santo Amaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Santo Amaro blocks a head kick by Hawat.
Hawat misses with a head kick.
Hawat on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hawat scores with a nice right hand.
Hawat throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Santo Amaro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawat tries a head kick but it misses.
Santo Amaro moves away from the strike by Hawat.
Hawat is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hawat 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.
Santo Amaro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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 Thufir Hawat will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thufir Hawat's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hawat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawat throws a sloppy head kick
and Santo Amaro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hawat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santo Amaro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawat tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawat backing away here, and Santo Amaro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Santo Amaro staying out of range there.
It seemed like Santo Amaro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Santo Amaro takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Santo Amaro.
A cross from Santo Amaro lands.
Hawat avoids the head kick by Santo Amaro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro misses with a leg kick
and Hawat counters with a stiff right hand.
Santo Amaro looks to throw the jab but Hawat is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawat misses the target.
Hawat throws out a loose jab but Santo Amaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawat throws a head kick that misses
and Santo Amaro counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Santo Amaro misses the target.
Santo Amaro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Santo Amaro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hawat.
Santo Amaro misses with a two punch combination.
Santo Amaro lands a jab.
Santo Amaro connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Hawat is rocked!#CUT2#Thufir Hawat's cut is getting worse.
Hawat takes a swing at Santo Amaro's ribcage but misses.
Hawat throws a head kick that misses
and Santo Amaro counters with a huge left! Hawat is in big trouble! He's backing up but Santo Amaro isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hawat from any more damage. A dominating finish by Santo Amaro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junqueiro Santo Amaro!
Junqueiro Santo Amaro thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NYF 91: Zigaro vs Kramer III
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Joon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopson lands an overhand right.
Hopson throws a lazy right hand but Joon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joon looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopson is just out of range.
Hopson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopson slips a straight right by Joon.
Joon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hopson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joon misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big left from Joon misses.
Hopson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hopson's head.
Hopson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopson.
Hopson throws a jab but it's blocked by Joon.
Joon lands with a nice body punch.
Hopson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joon misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Joon lands a jab to Hopson's midsection.
Joon misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopson misses the target.
Joon looks to throw the jab but Hopson is out of range.
Joon lands with a hook. Hopson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Joon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Joon swings for the body but Hopson moves out of range.
Hopson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Hopson.
The fighters circling - Joon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joon lands a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Joon.
Joon slips under a jab from Hopson.
Hopson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Joon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopson was well out of range. Poor timing from Joon.
Nice body punch from Joon. #T2#
Hopson tries to move into range but Joon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hopson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Joon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopson. Joon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joon ducks under a wild hook from Hopson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joon! But no joy.
Joon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopson was well out of range. Poor timing from Joon.
Joon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hopson's head backwards.
Hopson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hopson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joon at a distance.
Joon looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopson is just out of range.
Joon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joon just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joon.
Joon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joon looks to land a left hand but Hopson moved out of range nicely.
Joon 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.
Hopson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Joon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joon misses the shot to the body.
Hopson just misses with a punch to the body.
Joon misses with a straight left.
Joon throws a big shot that misses.
Hopson slips a jab from Joon.
Hopson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Hopson. That snapped Joon's head back.
Hopson ducks under a wild hook from Joon.
Hopson slips under a jab from Joon.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joon. Hopson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopson. Joon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopson ducks under a wild hook from Joon.
Joon throws an off balance right hand
and Hopson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Joon lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Joon misses with a body shot
and Hopson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hopson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mae Joon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joon throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Joon looks to land a left hand but Hopson moved out of range nicely.
Joon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hopson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hopson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joon moves away.
Hopson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joon throws a body punch but Hopson moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Joon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joon.
Hopson avoids the body shot from Joon.
Hopson throwing a counter right hand but Joon manages to avoid it.
Hopson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joon throws out the jab.
Hopson is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopson scores with a sloppy right hand. Joon should have avoided that one.
Joon loads up on a big right hand but Hopson slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Joon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mae Joon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Joon lands a head shot.
Donk. Joon catches Hopson right on the button with a cross.
Joon throws a jab when Hopson was well out of range.
It looked like Hopson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Joon.
A cross from Joon lands.
Joon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Joon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Joon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hopson.
Joon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hopson slips under a jab.
Joon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Joon avoids the body shot from Hopson.
Joon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hopson avoids the body shot from Joon.
Joon throws a right hand that misses
and Hopson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joon throws a looping overhand right but Hopson ducks down to avoid it.
Joon moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Joon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hopson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hopson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopson needs to keep his hands up - Joon had a free shot at his head there.
Hopson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Joon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hopson. Hopson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joon throws a body punch but Hopson moves out of range.
Joon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopson was well out of range. Poor timing from Joon.
Hopson misses with a wild body shot.
Joon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopson manages to avoid it.
Mae Joon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joon misses with a body shot
and Hopson counters with a right hand to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hopson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Joon throws a looping overhand right but Hopson ducks down to avoid it.
Hopson misses with an uppercut
and Joon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Joon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Hopson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hopson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Joon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hopson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Joon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Joon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hopson doesn't seem phased though.
Joon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hopson connects with the punch.
Hopson cracks a nice hook into Joon's ribs.
Joon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hopson at a distance.
Joon missing with a left hand there. Hopson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joon throws a big shot that misses.
Joon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Joon cracks Hopson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joon misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hopson moves out of range of the strikes.
Joon connects with a body shot that sends Hopson's belly button to the back.#T3#
Hopson lands a slapping body shot.
Joon misses with an uppercut. Hopson saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Joon.
Hopson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hopson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hopson swings for the body but Joon moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Hopson.
Hopson throws a big shot that misses.
Joon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joon misses with a straight left.
Hopson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hopson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Joon throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopson misses with an uppercut. Joon saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopson. Joon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joon takes a swing at Hopson's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Joon looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopson is just out of range.
Joon throws an off balance right hand
and Hopson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopson connects with a looping right hand.
Hopson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joon takes a swing at Hopson's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hopson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joon with a hook.
Hopson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hopson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joon to score with a decent uppercut.
Joon misses with a body shot
and Hopson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joon misses with an uppercut
and Hopson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopson slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hopson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mae Joon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hopson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jesse-James Hopson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joon misses with a hook
and Hopson counters with a straight right hand.
Joon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hopson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hopson avoids the body shot from Joon.
Joon misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Hopson there.
Joon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopson.
Joon cracks a nice hook into Hopson's ribs.
Hopson throws a body punch but Joon moves out of range.
Hopson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joon looks to throw the jab but Hopson is out of range.
Hopson slips a jab from Joon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joon slips under a jab.#T1#
Joon looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopson is just out of range.
Joon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hopson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joon throws a sloppy body shot
and Hopson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joon moves away.
Joon stuns Hopson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hopson drops his hands momentarily and Joon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Joon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopson.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopson misses the target.
Joon lands a head shot.
Hopson stuns Joon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hopson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joon.
Hopson throws an overhand right that lands on Joon's shoulder, as Joon tries to avoid the shot.
Hopson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopson was well out of range. Poor timing from Joon.
Joon takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Joon avoids the body shot from Hopson.
Joon scores with a nice head shot.
Hopson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Joon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joon swings for the body but Hopson moves out of range.
Joon misses the shot to the body.
Joon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joon lands with a straight right. Hopson didn't see that one coming.
Hopson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joon looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopson is just out of range.
Hopson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joon manages to avoid it.
Hopson throws a body shot but no joy.
Joon throws a hook but Hopson avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Joon. Beautiful body shot.
A cross from Hopson lands.#T3#
Joon lunges at Hopson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hopson's hand.
Joon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hopson. Hopson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Joon.
Hopson misses with an uppercut.
Hopson jabs Joon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Hopson. That snapped Joon's head back.
Joon misses with a hook
and Hopson counters with a left to the body.
Joon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hopson counters with a stiff right hand.
Joon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#Joon is rocked!
Joon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Joon is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopson finish him?
Joon scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Hopson misses.
A jab lands there for Hopson.
Joon thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Joon swings for the body but Hopson moves out of range.
Joon misses the jab.
Joon misses with an uppercut
and Hopson counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesse-James Hopson!
Jesse-James Hopson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Fazekas vs Drago
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Lang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chenevert appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chenevert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Lang misses
and Chenevert counters with a body kick.
Lang cracks Chenevert with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lang misses the shot to the body.
Chenevert tests Lang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lang tries to score with a low kick but Chenevert moves his leg out of the way.
Lang gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lang takes one on the button.
Nice defenses there by Chenevert.
Chenevert takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lang misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chenevert takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lang checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Chenevert moves into range and clinches up with Lang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chenevert.
Chenevert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chenevert misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Chenevert lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chenevert scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Clubber Lang has been cut.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chenevert misses with some punches.
Chenevert scores with a shot to the side of Lang's head.
Chenevert scores with a shoulder strike.
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Chenevert.
Lang avoiding damage as Chenevert throws knees to the body.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chenevert's elbow.
Chenevert working aggressively here.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Chenevert controls the action.
Lang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chenevert tries to land knees in the clinch but Lang avoids the damage to the body.
Chenevert lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
Chenevert digs a right hand into Lang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lang's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chenevert can't find room to land a body shot as Lang controls the action.
Lang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chenevert backwards.
Lang misses with the head strike. #T2#
Chenevert misses with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Chenevert scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lang has a couple of punches blocked by Chenevert.
A right handed body shot lands from Chenevert.
Lang misses with some punches.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Chenevert controls the action.
Lang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chenevert prevents a body shot from Lang.
A short right from Chenevert on the inside.
Lang takes a shot to the head.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lang.
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lang has a couple of punches blocked by Chenevert.
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Lang.
Chenevert digs a right hand into Lang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lang's gas tank.
Lang is breathing heavily.
Chenevert throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Chenevert controls his hands. #T3#
Chenevert prevents a body shot from Lang.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chenevert struggles to land a body shot inside as Lang controls his hands.
Chenevert blocks a body shot from Lang.
Chenevert looking to throw knees to the head but Lang is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lang.
Chenevert struggles to land a body shot inside as Lang controls his hands.
Chenevert tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lang managing to block the knees to the body from Chenevert.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lang.
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Chenevert.
Lang digs a right hand underneath Chenevert's ribcage. Chenevert let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chenevert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chenevert lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chenevert misses with some punches.
Lang lands a right hand.
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Chenevert.
Chenevert goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Lang lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lang works on Chenevert's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Lang.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lang lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Lang on the inside.
Lang digs a right hand underneath Chenevert's ribcage. Chenevert let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chenevert's elbow.
Lang tries to throw a body punch but Chenevert avoids it by throwing Lang back against the cage.
Chenevert blocking some punches.
Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chenevert.
Lang misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Chenevert as the two fighters clinch.
Lang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chenevert lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lang is working Chenevert over against the cage.
Lang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chenevert blocks a body shot from Lang.
Chenevert lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nazaire Chenevert will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clubber Lang's cut.
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#
Chenevert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chenevert replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lang blocks it well.
Lang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Chenevert is just out of range.
Lang moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChenevert.#CL2#
Chenevert takes the fight into the clinch.
Chenevert looking to throw knees to the head but Lang is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Lang - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lang.
A right hand to the body from Chenevert.
Chenevert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lang's elbow.
Lang lands a nice uppercut.
Chenevert looking to throw knees to the head but Lang is blocking nicely.
Lang misses with a body punch.
Lang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazaire Chenevert seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lang lands a hook that snaps the head of Chenevert backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lang.
Chenevert with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chenevert throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lang avoiding damage as Chenevert throws knees to the body.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lang managing to block the knees to the body from Chenevert.
Lang prevents a body shot from Chenevert. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Lang.
Chenevert blocks a body shot from Lang.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lang.
Chenevert blocks an uppercut.
Lang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chenevert backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Lang.
Chenevert misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Lang.
Lang blocks an uppercut.
Chenevert blocks a body shot from Lang.
Nice body punch from Lang.
Chenevert is breathing heavily.
Lang lands a right hand.
Chenevert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Lang as the two fighters clinch.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Chenevert controls his hands.
Lang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chenevert backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chenevert's elbow.
Chenevert tries a body shot but Lang blocks it.
Lang blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Chenevert tries a knee to the head but Lang blocks it.
Chenevert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chenevert misses with a punch to the body.
Lang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chenevert or not.
Chenevert has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Lang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lang pushes Chenevert back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chenevert missing with knees to the body.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lang avoiding damage as Chenevert throws knees to the body.
Lang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lang lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Lang.
Lang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chenevert.#BC#
Lang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lang throws a body punch but Chenevert moves out of range.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Chenevert takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chenevert.
Lang moves away from the strike by Chenevert.
Lang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lang is looking to wear down Chenevert with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jab, jab by Lang - just one landing.
Clubber Lang is winning the standup battle so far.
Chenevert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chenevert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chenevert.
Lang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chenevert misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Lang misses its intended target.
Lang avoids a kick to the body.
Chenevert throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chenevert slips a jab from Lang.#T4#
Lang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lang throws a lazy right hand but Chenevert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lang throws a leg kick that misses.
Lang connects with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang wants to clinch up but Chenevert keeps it at a distance.
Chenevert connects with an inside leg kick.
Chenevert avoids the body shot from Lang.
Lang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chenevert's head backwards.
Lang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chenevert lands a nice hook to Lang's body. Lang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lang moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice jab there from Lang.
Lang throws a body punch but Chenevert moves out of range.
Lang scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clubber Lang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clubber Lang's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
A nice leg kick from Lang, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chenevert needs to keep his hands up - Lang had a free shot at his head there.
Chenevert moves out of range of the leg kick from Lang.
Lang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chenevert.
Lang connects with a single shot there.
Lang throws a lazy right hand but Chenevert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chenevert.
Chenevert scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lang doesn't seem bothered though.
Chenevert misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Chenevert is just out of range.
Chenevert throws a hook to the side of Lang's head but Lang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert misses with a body kick.
It looked like Lang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chenevert tries to land a front kick but Lang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lang fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chenevert just manages to avoid it.
Chenevert uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Lang.
Nice defenses there by Chenevert.#T1#
Chenevert fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lang.#CL#
Lang closes the distance and pushes Chenevert back into the cage.
Chenevert throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chenevert.
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Chenevert uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Lang.
Lang misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lang.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Chenevert controls the action.
Chenevert blocks a body shot from Lang.
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Chenevert.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chenevert blocks an uppercut.
Chenevert looking to throw knees to the head but Lang is blocking nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lang.
Chenevert working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lang. #T2#
Chenevert tries to land knees in the clinch but Lang avoids the damage to the body.
Lang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang misses with a punch on the inside.
Chenevert throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lang blocks it with crossed arms.
Chenevert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lang misses with a body punch.
Chenevert struggles to land a body shot inside as Lang controls his hands.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lang tries a body shot but Chenevert blocks it.
Lang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chenevert can do to turn this around?
Chenevert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lang prevents a body shot from Chenevert.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Chenevert.
Lang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chenevert lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chenevert.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Chenevert controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lang.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chenevert's elbow. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Lang.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chenevert's elbow.
Lang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chenevert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chenevert lands with a right to the head.
Lang working aggressively here.
Chenevert is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lang is defending well for now.
Chenevert lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
Chenevert misses with a punch on the inside.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Chenevert controls the action.
Chenevert works on Lang's body with a couple of short punches.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lang.
Lang presses Chenevert against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lang working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Lang.
Lang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chenevert backwards. #BC#
Lang breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chenevert.#T4#
Lang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chenevert.
Lang is looking to land body kicks.
Chenevert sizes up Lang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lang misses the jab.
Lang misses with an uppercut. Chenevert saw that one coming.
Lang checks a leg kick nicely.
Chenevert throws the left hand but Lang avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Lang misses.
Chenevert lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Lang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chenevert has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Chenevert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clubber Lang clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Clubber Lang's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Lang misses with a body shot.
Chenevert takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses.
Chenevert lands with a nice body kick.
Lang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chenevert under the eye.
Chenevert throws a leg kick but Lang moved away.
An inside leg kick from Lang misses.
Chenevert looks for the body kick but Lang saw that one coming.
Lang avoids the head kick by Chenevert.
Lang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lang misses with a right hand
and Chenevert counters with an inside leg kick.
Lang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chenevert. Chenevert circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chenevert moves away.
A good leg kick by Lang.
A telegraphed right hand from Lang misses the target.
Chenevert misses with a straight right.
Lang misses with a hook.#T1#
Chenevert blocks a leg kick.
Lang walks into a jab.
Lang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Lang.
Lang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chenevert is out of range.
Lang drops his hands momentarily and Chenevert takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donk. Lang catches Chenevert right on the button with a cross.
Lang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lang misses with a straight right.
Chenevert misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lang. Chenevert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chenevert blocks a low kick nicely.
Lang lands with an uppercut that bounces Chenevert off the cage and back into range.
Chenevert misses with an uppercut. Lang saw that one coming.#T2#
Lang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang throws a looping overhand right but Chenevert ducks down to avoid it.
Lang misses the jab.
Chenevert connects with an inside leg kick.
Lang swings for the body but Chenevert moves out of range.
Lang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chenevert throws a hook but Lang blocks it.
Lang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chenevert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chenevert lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lang's sensitive parts.
Donk. Chenevert catches Lang right on the button with a cross.
Chenevert misses with a hook
and Lang counters with a straight right hand.
Lang misses with a low kick as Chenevert jumps back.
Lang missing with a left hand there. Chenevert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Chenevert has closed the distance and engaged Lang in a clinch. #T3#
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chenevert.
Chenevert can't find room to land a body shot as Lang controls the action.
Chenevert lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lang misses with a punch on the inside.
Chenevert tries to land knees in the clinch but Lang avoids the damage to the body.
Chenevert scores with a shot to the side of Lang's head.
Lang tries to work over Chenevert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chenevert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chenevert misses with a knee to the head.
Lang managing to block the knees to the body from Chenevert.
Chenevert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chenevert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chenevert tries to land knees in the clinch but Lang avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Chenevert scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lang misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chenevert prevents a body shot from Lang.
Lang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chenevert tries to work over Lang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lang lands a shoulder strike.
Lang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chenevert can't find room to land a body shot as Lang controls the action.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cheneverts head.
Chenevert misses with a knee to the head.
Chenevert trying to land knees to the body.
Lang lands an uppercut.
Lang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chenevert prevents a body shot from Lang.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lang managing to block the knees to the body from Chenevert.
Chenevert is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short left from Lang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clubber Lang had his way with Nazaire Chenevert in that round.
The cut man is working on Clubber Lang's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Lang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Clubber Lang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chenevert throws a jab when Lang was well out of range.
Lang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chenevert circles away quickly and effectively.
Lang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chenevert was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
Chenevert throws a jab but it's blocked by Lang.
Lang tries a low kick but Chenevert avoids it.
Lang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chenevert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang throws a big shot that misses.
Lang works the jab nicely.
Lang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lang wants to clinch up but Chenevert keeps it at a distance.
Chenevert takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Chenevert lands a leg kick that knocks Lang off balance momentarily.
Lang scores with a body shot.
Good exchange - Lang coming out on top.#CL2#
Chenevert drives through and clinches with Lang against the cage.
Chenevert using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lang misses with the head strike.
Lang lands with a left to the head.
Lang digs a right hand into Chenevert's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chenevert's gas tank.
Chenevert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Lang.
Lang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chenevert misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chenevert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chenevert's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chenevert.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chenevert has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nazaire Chenevert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chenevert can't find room to land a body shot as Lang controls the action.
Lang lands with a short shot to the head.
Lang tries to throw a body punch but Chenevert avoids it by throwing Lang back against the cage.
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Chenevert.
Lang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Chenevert fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Lang.
Lang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chenevert blocking some punches.
Lang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chenevert backwards.
Lang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lang blocks a body shot from Chenevert.
Chenevert with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lang avoids it.
Chenevert lands a shot to the body.
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
Chenevert blocks a body shot from Lang. #T3#
Lang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chenevert struggles to land a body shot inside as Lang controls his hands.
Chenevert throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lang blocks it with crossed arms.
Chenevert is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A body shot lands from Lang.
Chenevert prevents a body shot from Lang.
Good body shot from Lang.
Lang pushes Chenevert back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lang lands a right hand.
Lang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chenevert using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
Chenevert prevents a body shot from Lang.
Chenevert trying to land knees to the body.
Lang is trying to stall.
Chenevert trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chenevert's elbow.
Chenevert misses with a body punch.
A knee to the head by Chenevert.
Lang scores with a hook to the body.
Chenevert lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chenevert is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lang is defending well for now.
Chenevert has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Chenevert prevents a body shot from Lang.
Chenevert misses with a punch on the inside.
Chenevert's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chenevert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lang's elbow.
Chenevert misses with a punch to the body.
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
Lang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Lang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lang.
Lang blocks a body shot from Chenevert.
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber Lang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lang 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 49:46
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clubber Lang!
Clubber Lang retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Clubber Lang thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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