Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Hun vs Talvela
Date: Nov 10, 2024

#R1#
Carvalho throws a hook but Frank blocks it.
Carvalho misses with a low kick.
Frank looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carvalho fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Micah Frank has been cut.
Carvalho throws a lazy right hand but Frank sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carvalho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carvalho throws a nice looking combination but Frank bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carvalho throws an overhand right that lands on Frank's shoulder, as Frank tries to avoid the shot.
Frank throws an overhand right that lands on Carvalho's shoulder, as Carvalho tries to avoid the shot.
Carvalho throws a hook but Frank blocks it.
Frank throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Frank ducks under a wild hook from Carvalho.
Carvalho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frank was well out of range. Poor timing from Carvalho.
Frank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Caio Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank takes a jab right on the kisser.
Carvalho shoots and misses
and Frank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Frank.
Carvalho misses with a few strikes there. #KD#
Carvalho cracks Frank with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Frank looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Carvalho finish him? #ROC#Frank is rocked!#T1#
Carvalho misses with a right hand
and Frank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frank is still on wobbly legs! Can Carvalho finish him?#KD#
Carvalho sends Frank crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Carvalho is motioning to the referee to let Frank up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Carvalho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carvalho darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Frank's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Carvalho before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Caio Carvalho!
After winning the bout, Caio Carvalho thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Hohenthal vs Reepo
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Nickle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hassan with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Dill Nickle has been cut.
Nickle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hassan looks to throw the jab but Nickle is out of range.
Hassan cracks Nickle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nickle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hassan tries to score with a low kick but Nickle moves his leg out of the way.
Hassan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nickle. Nickle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hassan throws a sloppy head kick
and Nickle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickle shoots in for a double leg but Hassan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nickle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hassan connects with a solid leg kick.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Hassan throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Nickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Hassan throws a body punch but Nickle moves out of range.
Nickle with the counter takedown but Hassan avoids it easily.
Abduwali Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hassan pinned against the cage. Hassan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Hassan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nickle.
Hassan throws a wild body kick that Nickle sees coming a mile off.
Hassan misses with a straight right.
Hassan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Hassan misses.
Hassan misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Nickle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nickle.
Hassan missing with knees to the body.
Hassan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hassan is trying to maintain a safe position but Nickle gets an underhook and turns Hassan into the cage.
Nickle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hassan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Abduwali Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Nickle.
Hassan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nickle's face.
Hassan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nickle takes a shot to the head. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickle.
Hassan with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickle. #TD2#
Nickle works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nickle looking to pass the guard.
Hassan being controlled here, momentarily.
Nickle wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
Nickle controlling from the top position. #T3#
Nickle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nickle looking to sit in guard and control but Hassan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nickle tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Nickle is working an open guard so Hassan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hassan scoring well with a low kick there.
Nickle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hassan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nickle tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nickle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Nickle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nickle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nickle moves away from the strike by Hassan.
Hassan misses with a body shot.
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickle with the counter takedown but Hassan avoids it easily.
Hassan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nickle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hassan.
Hassan scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickle avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Hassan feints and then cracks Nickle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nickle down. #TD2#
Hassan gets caught napping as Nickle dives in and scores a takedown. Hassan manages to retain guard.
Nickle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nickle forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abduwali Hassan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dill Nickle's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hassan misses with an uppercut
letting Nickle counter with a right hand.
Hassan throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Hassan closes the distance and clinches.
Nickle is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nickle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hassan after a bit of a struggle.
Nickle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hassan.
Hassan leaning against his opponent.
Nickle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hassan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nickle blocking some punches.
Hassan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nickle can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nickle has Hassan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nickle pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hassan tumbling to the mat - Nickle dives into Hassan's guard.
Nickle showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Hassan keeping full guard, as Nickle tries to pass.
Nickle trying to control the position from guard on top but Hassan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nickle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hassan is keeping the position for now.
Nickle wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
Hassan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nickle is controlling him. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hassan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hassan looks to land a left hand but Nickle moved out of range nicely.
Hassan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nickle's hands.
Nickle checks a leg kick.
Nickle blocks a jab.
Nickle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hassan throws an off balance right hand
and Nickle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abduwali Hassan is winning the standup battle so far.
Hassan throws a front kick aimed at Nickle's knee but Nickle avoids it well.
Hassan throws a lazy right hand but Nickle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Nickle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A low kick from Hassan is predictable there #TD2#
and Nickle counters with a single leg into guard. Hassan didn't expect that.
Nickle throwing strikes from guard but Hassan blocks nicely.
Nickle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Nickle throwing strikes but missing.
Hassan wants to stand and escape but Nickle is having none of it.
Nickle wants to control from the top but Hassan keeps moving.
Nickle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hassan can't keep his opponent in guard - Nickle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nickle prevents Hassan from standing back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nickle trying to control from half guard but Hassan is working away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hassan tries to kick Nickle off but Nickle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nickle takes one on the button.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Hassan connects with a right hand. Nickle shakes it off.
Nickle lands a right hook to the body.
Hassan swings widly with a right hand
and Nickle counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hassan.
Dill Nickle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut lands for Nickle. That snapped Hassan's head back.
Hassan missing with a left hand there. Nickle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hassan with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dill Nickle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dill Nickle's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hassan missing with a left hand there. Nickle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hassan tries a head kick but it misses.
Hassan throws a shot from downtown. Nickle moves away and avoids it.
Hassan throws a lazy right hand but Nickle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nickle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hassan misses with a leg kick
and Nickle counters with a two punch combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hassan.
Hassan throws a leg kick but Nickle moved away.
Nickle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hassan is fending him off so far but Nickle persists. Nope, Hassan circles away and we're back to standing.
Hassan pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Nickle darts in and clinches Hassan up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle tries for a takedown but Hassan manages to get underhooks.
Hassan stalling the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nickle.
Hassan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nickle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Abduwali Hassan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Nickle.#T1#
Hassan trying to stall but Nickle improves his position.
Hassan tries to land knees in the clinch but Nickle avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hassan fails to land.
Nickle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hassan backwards.
Still in the clinch, Nickle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hassan prevents the takedown attempt.
Nickle drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hassan tries to land knees in the clinch but Nickle avoids the damage to the body.
Nickle avoids the elbow strike from Hassan, against the cage.
Hassan working Nickle over with knees to the body.#TD2#
Nickle successfully pulls guard.
Hassan won't allow Nickle to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickle trying to keep a closed guard but Hassan is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Hassan wants to stand but Nickle has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dill Nickle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nickle looking to control. #SU#
Hassan stands up from Nickle's guard - Hassan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nickle slips under a jab from Hassan.
Nickle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hassan defends it well.
Hassan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hassan scores with a hook.
Nickle tries to move into range but Hassan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Abduwali Hassan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hassan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nickle in his tracks. #T3#
Nickle dives in for a single leg takedown but Hassan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hassan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickle.
Hassan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Hassan as Nickle shoots in.
Hassan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hassan throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Nickle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nickle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hassan is fending him off so far but Nickle persists. Nope, Hassan circles away and we're back to standing.
Nickle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hassan dips to his left and cracks Nickle with an uppercut!
Hassan digs a good body shot into Nickle's ribs.
Nickle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nickle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hassan.
Nickle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hassan lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Nickle looks to land a combination but Hassan avoids it well.
Hassan misses with a looping right.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Hassan.
Hassan jabs Nickle right on the nose. Nickle blinks but takes it well.
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!
Hassan misses with an uppercut. Nickle saw that one coming.#CL#
Hassan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nickle, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hassan.
Hassan trying to land knees to the body.
Hassan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hassan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hassan throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Nickle lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hassan is not content to let Nickle control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hassan tries to kick Nickle off but Nickle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abduwali Hassan!
Abduwali Hassan gave a mention to Stoner's Killer Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SMASH: Hohenthal vs Reepo
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Dayton misses the shot to the body.
Dayton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dayton lands a really nice looking cross but Blake seems unphased.
Blake connects with a solid leg kick.
Dayton misses the shot to the body.
Blake tries to clinch but Dayton is having none of it.
Blake wants to clinch
and Dayton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dayton throws an overhand right that lands on Blake's shoulder, as Blake tries to avoid the shot.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dayton.
Dayton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dayton.
Dayton circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton misses with a hook to the body
letting Blake counter with a right hand.
Blake scores with a hook to the body. Dayton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dayton misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Blake closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blake. #T1#
Blake scores with a shot to the side of Dayton's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dayton.
Blake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dayton has had enough of the clinch but Blake keeps him there for the moment.
Blake misses with the head strike.
Dayton blocking some punches.
Blake misses with some punches.
Blake misses with a punch to the body.
Blake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blake landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Blake lands a damaging elbow.
Blake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daytons head.
Blake lands a hook that snaps the head of Dayton backwards. #T2#
Dayton has had enough of the clinch but Blake keeps him there for the moment.
Our sources have told us that Blake has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Blake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dayton.
Blake keeps control of Dayton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dayton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blake trying to land knees to the body.
Blake throws a head punch that misses.
Blake misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blake. #CUT#It looks like Xavier Dayton has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dayton is working Blake over against the cage.
Blake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dayton blocks the elbow strike.
Dayton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dayton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T3#
Blake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dayton's efforts to push away.
Blake misses with some punches.
Blake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dayton.
Blake throws an elbow that misses.
Dayton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blake misses with an elbow strike.
Blake lands a hook that snaps the head of Dayton backwards. #BC2#
Dayton breaks the clinch.
Dayton looks to land a right hand but Blake moved out of range.
Dayton lands a head kick. Blake smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dayton scores with a hook.
Dayton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dayton moves away.
Blake moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDayton.
Dayton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blake.
Blake tries to clinch but Dayton is having none of it.
Blake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dayton.
Blake moves out of range of the body kick.
Blake jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dayton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dayton cracks Blake with a good jab.
Blake takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Blake clinches with his opponent.
Dayton blocks an uppercut.
Dayton stalling the fight.
Blake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dayton's defenses.
Blake connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dayton's face.
Blake lands a hook that snaps the head of Dayton backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Blake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xavier Dayton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Blake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blake explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dayton. #CL#
Blake pushes Dayton up against the cage in a clinch.
Danny Blake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blake lands a right hand.
Dayton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dayton has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Blake seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dayton can turn it around.
Blake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dayton can do to turn this around?
Blake lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Dayton is rocked!
Blake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dayton is still on wobbly legs! Can Blake finish him?
Blake using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dayton seems to have recovered his senses.
Blake lands with a left to the head.
Dayton blocks the elbow strike.
Dayton avoids a wild elbow strike from Blake.
Dayton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blake has a couple of punches blocked by Dayton.
Blake lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dayton blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
Dayton prevents a body shot from Blake. #BC2#
Dayton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Blake.
Blake uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dayton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blake defending well as Dayton loads up on a big left hand.
Dayton throws out a powerful jab.
Dayton throws a sloppy head kick and Blake moves out of range easily.
Blake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Blake closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Dayton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Blake darts in and clinches Dayton up against the cage.
Blake lands an uppercut.#T2#
Blake tries a body shot but Dayton 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!
Blake pushes Dayton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dayton managing to block the knees to the body from Blake.
Dayton dodges an elbow strike from Blake.
Dayton tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blake misses with an elbow over the top.
Blake lands an elbow just above Dayton 's eye.
Dayton blocking some punches.
Dayton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dayton is trying to force a seperation but Blake has the dominant position.#BC2#
Dayton manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Dayton.
Blake lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dayton connects with a right hand. Blake shakes it off.#T3#
Blake throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dayton punishes Blake's body with a nice straight punch.
Dayton throws a shot from downtown. Blake moves away and avoids it.
Blake tries to clinch but Dayton moves out of range.
Dayton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blake was well out of range. Poor timing from Dayton.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dayton.
Xavier Dayton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dayton misses with an uppercut. Blake saw that one coming.
Blake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dayton misses with a shot to the body
enabling Blake to counter with a crisp jab.
Blake wants to clinch up but Dayton keeps it at a distance.
Dayton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dayton.
Blake wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Blake connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dayton's hands.
Dayton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blakes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blake darts in trying to clinch
and Dayton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dayton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dayton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dayton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dayton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dayton throws a body shot but no joy.
Dayton throws a big shot that misses.
Dayton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blake checks the leg kick.
Dayton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dayton scores with a nice head shot.
Dayton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blakes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dayton misses with a hook.
Dayton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Blake. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blake.
Dayton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blake.
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 Blake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xavier Dayton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Blake throws out a powerful jab.
Blake just misses with a punch to the body.
As Blake backs off Dayton throws a huge counter combo but Blake manages to avoid it all.
A head kick misses from Dayton.
A head kick from Dayton lands but Blake takes it in his stride.
Blake lands a jab to Dayton's midsection.
Blake avoids the head kick by Dayton.
Dayton throws a leg kick but Blake moved away.
Blake with the inside leg kick.
Dayton throws out a loose jab but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake moves to clinch but Dayton breaks away
and Dayton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dayton throws a head kick that misses.
Blake moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dayton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the liver by Blake. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Blake throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dayton on the side of the head.
Dayton drops his hands momentarily and Blake takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dayton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dayton thows a leg kick but Blake checks it #CL#
and Blake counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blake.
Blake lands an elbow that stopped Dayton in his tracks for a moment.
Dayton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Dayton breaks the clinch.
Dayton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dayton throws a sloppy body shot
and Blake counters with a leg kick.
A nice combination there by Blake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dayton lands a nice shot to the body.
Dayton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dayton misses with a head kick.
Dayton takes a swing at Blake's ribcage but misses.
Dayton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blake moves away.#T2#
Blake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dayton moves away.
Dayton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dayton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Blake connects with a looping right hand.
Xavier Dayton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blake tries to bum rush Dayton with a series of wild strikes but Dayton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Blake throws a leg kick but Dayton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dayton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blake is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dayton throws a lazy head kick
and Blake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dayton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blake throws a right hand that misses
and Dayton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick by Dayton misses
and Dayton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Blake clinches up with Dayton and pushes him back against the cage.
Blake utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dayton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dayton blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Dayton blocks the elbow strike.
Blake missing with knees to the body.
Blake lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dayton.
Blake throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blake trying to land knees to the body.
Blake misses with an elbow over the top.
Blake throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Dayton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blake lands with a good body shot.
Blake throws a good cross that connects.
Blake lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Blake bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dayton's head backwards.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blake, as that shot connected.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dayton.
Dayton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dayton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blake moves away.
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!
Blake swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dayton counters with a head kick. That will keep Blake thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dayton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blake tries a low kick but Dayton avoids it.
Blake lands a high kick!
Dayton misses the jab.
Blake moves out of range of the strikes.
Blake feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daytons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dayton tries a quick counter leg kick but Blake is wise to it.
Blake defending well as Dayton loads up on a big left hand.
Xavier Dayton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Blake moves into the clinch successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Blake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blake, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Blake!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Danny Blake made sure he mentioned Stoner's Killer Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 010
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1##CL#
Anito clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Delaghomba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Delaghomba motions for Anito to come forward. Delaghomba throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Delaghomba misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Anito clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Anito.
Delaghomba trying to stall but Anito improves his position.
Delaghomba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delaghomba.
Anito misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Anito fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Anito.
Anito throws a head punch that misses.
Anito lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Delaghomba blocks an uppercut.
Anito lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Anito throws a head punch that misses.
Anito misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anito lands a left hand.
Anito lands a nice uppercut.
Anito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Delaghomba blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Anito's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Anito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anito working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anito lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Delaghomba backwards.
Anito blocks a body shot from Delaghomba.
Anito throws a head punch that misses.
Anito throws a punch but it's blocked by Delaghomba.
Anito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anito working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anito throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Anito lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delaghomba is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Delaghomba blocks an uppercut.
Delaghomba tries to work over Anito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anito has a couple of punches blocked by Delaghomba.
Delaghomba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Delaghomba takes a shot to the head.
Anito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anito misses with some punches.
Anito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Delaghomba tries to land a knee to the head but Anito blocks with his arms.
Anito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anito has a couple of punches blocked by Delaghomba. #BC2#
Delaghomba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Anito has Delaghomba up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Anito.
Delaghomba blocking some punches.
Anito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Delaghomba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anito working aggressively here.
Anito swings wildly with an uppercut but Delaghomba uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anito.
Anito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anito lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anito lands a hook that snaps the head of Delaghomba backwards.
Anito misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anito.
Delaghomba tries to throw a body punch but Anito avoids it by throwing Delaghomba back against the cage.
Delaghomba tries to land a knee to the head but Anito blocks with his arms.
Delaghomba stalling in the clinch but Anito improves position. #T4#
Delaghomba lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anito backwards.
Anito misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delaghomba.
Anito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Anito working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anito.
Delaghomba is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anito is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delaghomba.
Anito misses with a punch on the inside.
Delaghomba wants to stall.
Delaghomba blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Anito scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Delaghomba taking a breather.
Anito swings wildly with an uppercut but Delaghomba uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Animo Anito dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Anito moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anito.
Anito swings wildly with an uppercut but Delaghomba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delaghomba tries to stall but Anito uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Anito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Delaghomba can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Anito scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anito lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anito.
Anito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Delaghomba backwards.
Anito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Delaghomba backwards.
Delaghomba trying to stall but Anito improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anito throws a head punch that misses.
Anito blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Delaghomba is looking to control Anito's arms but Anito gets an underhook and turns him. Now Delaghomba has his back to the cage.
Delaghomba blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Anito. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Anito fails to land.
Delaghomba struggles to land a body shot inside as Anito controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delaghomba.
Anito lands a right hand that snaps the head of Delaghomba backwards.
Anito has a couple of punches blocked by Delaghomba.
Delaghomba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anito misses with a punch on the inside.
Anito working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anito misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Anito on the inside.
Delaghomba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Delaghomba holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Anito gets through Delaghomba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anito lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anito misses with a punch on the inside.
Anito lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anito. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delaghomba is trying to break free.
Anito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anito lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Anito fails to land.
Anito throws a punch but it's blocked by Delaghomba.
Anito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Animo Anito has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Delaghomba is breathing heavily.
Anito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Delaghomba is rocked!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Anito lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delaghomba is still on wobbly legs! Can Anito finish him?
Anito misses with the head strike.
Delaghomba blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anito.
Delaghomba seems to have recovered his senses.
Anito misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delaghomba.
Anito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Anito on the inside. #T3#
Anito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anito scores with a shoulder strike.
Anito lands a nice uppercut.
Anito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Anito throws a head punch that misses.
Anito lands a left hand.
Delaghomba stalling the fight.
Anito working aggressively here.
Anito misses with some punches.
Anito misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Anito.
Anito has a couple of punches blocked by Delaghomba.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delaghomba.
Anito misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Anito fails to land.
Anito lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Anito. #T4#
Anito working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Anito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Delaghomba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Delaghomba taking a breather.
Anito scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anito lands with a short head shot on the inside. #KD#
Anito connects with a big uppercut there that sends Delaghomba tumbling to the ground! Anito follows him down into his guard.
Delaghomba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anito postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Delaghomba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anito.
Anito throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anito throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delaghomba trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Animo Anito dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Anito wants to clinch.#CL#
Anito clinches with his opponent.
Delaghomba has Anito pushed against the cage.
A short right from Anito.
Delaghomba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anito is defending well for now.
Delaghomba stalling against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anito as Delaghomba tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anito creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Anito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anito lands a right hand.
Anito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Anito scores with a shot to the side of Delaghomba's head. #T1#
Delaghomba is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Anito swings wildly with an uppercut but Delaghomba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Delaghomba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delaghomba.
Anito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Delaghomba backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Delaghomba creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Anito fails to land.
Anito lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Anito fails to land.
Anito misses with a punch on the inside.
Anito lands a hook that snaps the head of Delaghomba backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Anito.
Anito lands a hook that snaps the head of Delaghomba backwards.
Anito creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Delaghomba's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Delaghomba drops to his knees and Anito pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Animo Anito!
A relieved looking Animo Anito thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 365 Prix v McIntyre
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Grant throws a one two combo. #CL#
Grant has managed to clinch.
Grant connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cruz's face.
A shot in the inside from Grant.
Cruz is trying to stall.
Grant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cruz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Cruz.
Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cruz cracks Grant with a nice body shot.
Grant misses with a knee to the head.
Cruz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Grant.
Cruz lands an uppercut.
Cruz throws a punch but it's blocked by Grant.
Cruz lands with a right to the head.
Grant lands a hook that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Grant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cruz.
Grant lands a knee to the head.
Grant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grant with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Grant misses with some punches. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grant.
Grant prevents a body shot from Cruz.
Grant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Grant.
A nice left hand lands by Grant.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grant looking to stall.
Grant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cruz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
Cruz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grant blocking some punches.
Cruz tries a body shot but Grant blocks it.
Grant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cruz avoids it.
Cruz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Grant seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cruz can turn it around.
A hook to the body from Cruz.
Grant misses with some punches.
Grant with a knee to the head.
Grant throws a head punch that misses.
Grant connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cruz's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grant connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cruz's face. #T2#
Grant misses with the head strike.
Grant is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Grant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grant's elbow.
Grant stalling in the clinch but Cruz improves position.
Grant misses with a knee to the head.
Grant blocks a body shot from Cruz.
Grant really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Cruz.
Cruz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grant with a knee to the head.
Cruz scores with a hook to the body.
Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grant is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cruz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grant.
A body shot lands from Cruz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
Cruz misses with the head strike.
Cruz scores with a shot to the side of Grant's head. #T3#
Grant is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Grant misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Cruz.
Cruz pushes Grant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cruz misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Cruz as the two fighters clinch.
Cruz tries a body shot but Grant blocks it.
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz blocking some punches.
Cruz lands with a light punch inside.
Grant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grant blocking some punches.
Grant blocks a body shot from Cruz.
Grant cracks Cruz with a nice body shot.
Cruz working aggressively here.
Cruz digs a right hand into Grant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grant's gas tank.
Grant blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Grant blocking some punches.
Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cruz misses with some punches.
Grant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cruz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz working aggressively here.
Grant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grant blocking some punches.
Grant connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cruz's face.
Cruz managing to block the knees to the body from Grant.
Grant working Cruz over with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Grant.
Grant scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz cracks Grant with a nice body shot.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike.
Grant scores with a shoulder strike.
Cruz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cruz.
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 Aubrey Grant 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#
Grant misses with a few strikes there.
Cruz lands with a hook. Grant tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
Grant throws a low kick but Cruz moves out of range easily.
Cruz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grant looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cruz throws a hook but Grant blocks it.
Good work by Cruz as he checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grant throws a quick counter head kick but Cruz was just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grant throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grant has time to react.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
Grant scoring well with a low kick there.
Grant tries to clinch but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Grant with a nice calf kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Cruz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grant's hands.
Cruz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grant can pounce on him.
Grant scores with a sloppy right hand. Cruz should have avoided that one.
Grant throws a lazy right hand but Cruz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Cruz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Cruz misses.
Grant is looking to slow Cruz down with leg kicks.
Grant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grant fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cruz tests Grant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grant darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grant wants to slow Cruz down by chopping away at his legs.
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!
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Grant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grant lands with an uppercut that bounces Cruz off the cage and back into range.
Cruz misses with an uppercut. Grant saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Cruz.
That kick from Grant tenderised Cruz's leg. Cruz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grant.
Grant walks into a left hand. #T2#
Grant thuds his right hand into Cruz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Grant has managed to clinch.
Grant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grant.
Cruz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cruz lands a left hand.
Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruz working aggressively here.
Grant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grant connects with a knee to the head.
Cruz misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
Cruz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grant with a knee to the head.
Cruz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grant lands an uppercut.
Cruz tries to work over Grant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grant misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
A short right from Grant on the inside.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Cruz avoids the damage to the body.
Grant tries a knee to the head but Cruz blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Grant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Grant.
Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grant tries a body shot but Cruz blocks it.
Grant tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Grant back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cruz.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
Grant trying to control the position but instead, Cruz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grant into the cage.
Cruz tries to work over Grant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Cruz back against the cage.
Cruz working aggressively here. #T4#
Cruz misses with some punches.
Grant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grant throws a head punch that misses.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Grant controls his hands.
Aubrey Grant has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Cruz back against the cage.
Cruz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grant misses with the head strike.
Cruz digs a right hand into Grant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grant's gas tank.
Cruz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grant is trying to stall.
Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Grant.
Grant is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Grant putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cruz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cruz as Grant tries to tie him up.
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 Aubrey Grant will probably get the nod.
That's time! Grant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Grant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pablo Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Grant tried to counter with a leg kick but Cruz avoided it.
Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Cruz digs a good hook to Grant's body.
Grant on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cruz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Jab by Grant.
A big right from Grant misses.
Grant blocks a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cruz.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Grant slips the punch.
Donk. Grant catches Cruz right on the button with a cross.
Grant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz.
Grant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cruz. That did some damage!
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Cruz looks to land a left hand but Grant moved out of range nicely.
Grant cracks Cruz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Cruz checks a low kick from Grant.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Grant. #CL#
Grant pushes Cruz up against the cage in a clinch.
Grant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grant lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Grant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Cruz.
Cruz misses with the head strike.
Grant lands a right hand.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
Grant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Grant misses with a knee strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Grant tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Grant back against the cage. #T2#
Grant using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cruz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grant blocks an uppercut.
Grant is pushing Cruz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Cruz back against the cage.
Grant lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grant unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cruz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cruz swings wildly with an uppercut but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Grant takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cruz misses with the head strike.
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz misses with a body punch.
Cruz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Grant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cruz blocks it with crossed arms.
Grant scores with a knee to the head.
Grant is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Grant tries a knee to the head but Cruz blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cruz misses with the head strike.
Cruz gets through Grant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Cruz.
Grant blocking some punches.
Grant throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cruz can't find room to land a body shot as Grant controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grant lands a good knee to the midsection. Cruz won't want to take too many of those.
Grant blocks an uppercut.
Grant looking to throw knees to the head but Cruz is blocking nicely.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Grant. #T4#
Grant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cruz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aubrey Grant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cruz throws a punch but it's blocked by Grant.
Cruz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grant prevents a body shot from Cruz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruz tries to stall but Grant uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Grant.
Grant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cruz blocks it with crossed arms.
Cruz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grant's elbow.
Cruz works on Grant's body with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pablo Cruz.
Well Grant 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aubrey Grant!
A very excited looking Aubrey Grant 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#1108 Janko v Wusan
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Burger.
Burger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Haze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burger circles away quickly and effectively.
Haze with a hook.
Haze misses with a straight left.
Burger scores with a jab.
Haze misses with a hook. Burger ducked under it nicely.
Burger tries to close the distance and clinch but Haze swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burger throws a body shot but no joy.
Haze with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burger to score with a decent uppercut.
Burger displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haze .
Burger throws a body punch but Haze moves out of range.
Haze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haze looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Burger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Haze keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Haze gets back to full guard.
Haze 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.
Haze keeping full guard, as Burger tries to pass.
Burger works over Haze with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Haze looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Burger has picked Haze up and slammed him! Haze can't keep hold of the triangle and Burger manages to pass to side control!
Haze tries to buck Burger off but Burger is having none of it.
Haze is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Burger is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Haze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Haze actively working from the bottom here.
Burger trying to control the pace.
Haze makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Haze .#SUB2#
Haze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Haze keeping moving, preventing Burger from controlling successfully.
Burger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Haze is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burger is aware though and is defending well.
Burger lands a couple of digs.
Haze keeping moving, preventing Burger from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Haze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burger defends it easily.
Burger wants to control from the top but Haze keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Haze has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burger is working Haze over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Burger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Burger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haze manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burger manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ham Burger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Burger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Haze slips under a jab.
Burger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haze manages to avoid it.
Haze misses with a wild combination.
Burger feinted with a counter takedown.
Haze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haze .#TD2#
Haze drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Haze working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burger regains half guard.#SUB2#
Haze is trying to work for a kimura but Burger is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Burger with the active half guard here but Haze passes nicely into side control.
Haze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burger keeps working.
Burger manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Burger is looking for a kimura but Haze is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Burger to get the leverage.
Burger slips a nice elbow through Haze 's hands, connecting with Haze 's forehead.#SUB#
Burger is trying to work for a kimura but Haze is defending well.
Ham Burger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haze is refusing to be controlled, as Burger sits in half guard. #T2#
Haze regains full guard. Nicely done.
Burger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haze looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burger is one step ahead there.
Haze can't keep his opponent in guard - Burger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burger throwing shots but Haze is blocking nicely.
Burger with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Haze is in trouble now - Burger has advanced to mount! #T3#
Haze wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burger missing with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Burger working for the choke.
Haze is really stuck here. #SUB#
Burger is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Haze defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Haze is covering up but some of the strikes from Burger are getting through and doing damage.
Haze turns into Burger and is now in his guard. #T4#
Haze looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Burger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burger wants to sweep here but Haze controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haze trying to control but Burger is working from the bottom.
Burger trying to keep a closed guard but Haze is proving a slippery customer.
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 Ham Burger will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Burger misses.
Haze cracks Burger with a good jab.
Haze fails with the takedown.
Haze tries for a takedown but Burger circles away easily
and Burger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burger shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Haze .
A swing and a miss from Haze .#TD#
Haze gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Burger preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Haze looking for a guillotine here but Burger defends easily.
Burger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Gumburcules Gym inform us that Haze has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Haze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Burger preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Burger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haze has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burger has managed to get both his arms back between Haze 's legs - danger averted.
Burger forces his way into half guard.
Haze trying to control from the bottom.
Burger wants to take a breather but Haze is having none of it. #SUB#
Burger is trying to work for a kimura but Haze is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burger lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Burger frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Burger dominating with strikes here.
Haze working to try and regain half guard.
Haze is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Haze taking shots to the head.
Burger scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Burger in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Haze is squirming around, avoiding Burger's attempts to control the action.
Ham Burger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Haze tries to improve his position but instead Burger has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Haze 's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Haze is still trying to improve position.
What can Haze do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Burger keeps control of the position as Haze tries to break free.
Burger is punishing Haze with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB#
Haze defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Burger is punishing Haze with strikes - can he finish him?!#T4#
Burger keeps control of the position easily here as Haze tries to buck him off.
Darryl Haze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haze is trying to break free.
Burger is punishing Haze with strikes - can he finish him?!
You can see the frustration on Haze 's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Haze right now.
Burger tries to get the hooks in deep but Haze pushed the leg off.
Burger controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ham Burger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burger, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ham Burger!
Ham Burger gave a mention to Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: GAMMA#1105 Robson v Bond
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Jomoney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jomoney tries to move into range but Matthew moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ivan Jomoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Matthew darts in and clinches Jomoney up against the cage.
Jomoney is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jomoney is working for takedown but Matthew is calmly controlling the position for now.
Matthew stops a takedown attempt from Jomoney.
Patrick Matthew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Jomoney.
Jomoney tries to score a body lock takedown but Matthew shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matthew misses with a punch on the inside.
Matthew can't find room to land a body shot as Jomoney controls the action.
Jomoney blocking some punches.
Matthew tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matthew tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jomoney's elbow.
Matthew scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matthew tries to work over Jomoney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jomoney drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matthew gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jomoney can't get the takedown.
I was talking to Matthew's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jomoney tries for a takedown but Matthew manages to get underhooks.
Matthew has a couple of punches blocked by Jomoney.
Jomoney wants a takedown. #TD2#
Jomoney gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Matthew regains guard. #T1#
Jomoney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Matthew keeping moving, preventing Jomoney from controlling successfully.
Matthew is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jomoney is controlling him.
Jomoney slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #ES#
Matthew scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Matthew takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Patrick Matthew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matthew tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jomoney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jomoney staying out of range there.
Matthew paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matthew throws a push kick but Jomoney slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Matthew pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jomoney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthew was well out of range. Poor timing from Jomoney.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matthew.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown but Matthew shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Matthew throws a jab but it's blocked by Jomoney.
Jomoney ducks under a wild hook from Matthew.
Matthew dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jomoney throws an overhand right that lands on Matthew's shoulder, as Matthew tries to avoid the shot.
Jomoney defending well as Matthew loads up on a big left hand.
Jomoney misses with a left hand
enabling Matthew to counter with a crisp jab.
Matthew throws a lazy right hand but Jomoney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matthew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matthew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jomoney manages to avoid it.
Jomoney moves out of range of the strikes.
Matthew is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Matthew lands a jab.
Jomoney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matthew defends it nicely.
Matthew showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jomoney. #T3#
A combination from Matthew does no damage.
Jomoney jabs at Matthew's body.
Matthew cracks a nice hook into Jomoney's ribs.
Matthew misses with an uppercut. Jomoney saw that one coming.
Matthew scores with a jab to the head.
Jab from Jomoney.
Jomoney lands a jab.
Jomoney has his takedown stuffed
and Matthew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jomoney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matthew.
Jomoney misses with a hook.
Jomoney thuds a left hand into Matthew's body.
Jomoney shoots in but Matthew avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jomoney misses with an uppercut.
Matthew slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jomoney lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jomoney throws a shot from downtown. Matthew moves away and avoids it.
Matthew throws a jab but it's blocked by Jomoney.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T4#
Matthew lands with an uppercut that bounces Jomoney off the cage and back into range.
Matthew looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been informed that Jomoney has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Matthew throws a hook to the side of Jomoney's head but Jomoney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jomoney is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jomoney lands with a nice combination. Matthew backs away looking to recover.
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown but Matthew shows good takedown defense.
Jomoney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matthew.
Jomoney paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matthew connects with a nice looking jab.
Jomoney uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matthew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthew tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jomoney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matthew misses with a double jab.
Jomoney connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Matthew misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthew moves in looking to clinch but Jomoney pushes him off.#CL#
Matthew gets a clinch.
Matthew tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matthew working aggressively here.
Matthew has a couple of punches blocked by Jomoney.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Matthew dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Matthew tries to sprawl but Jomoney drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Matthew pushes Jomoney off and gets back to his feet.
Jomoney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jomoney takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jomoney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matthew.
Jomoney misses with a hook. Matthew ducked under it nicely.
Matthew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Jomoney.
Jomoney fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jomoney takes one to the chin there.
Matthew uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jomoney.
Jomoney slips a jab and a cross from Matthew. #TD2#
Jomoney shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jomoney wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matthew keeps working.
Jomoney not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Jomoney working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Matthew's thigh. Matthew counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Jomoney trying to control but Matthew is working from the bottom.
Jomoney trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Matthew manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Matthew wanted to stand there but Jomoney had control of the position.
Jomoney wants to sweep but no luck. #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.
Jomoney trying to control the position here. #SU#
Matthew gets to his feet - Jomoney follows without any prompting.
Matthew misses the shot to the body.
Jomoney swats away the attempt to clinch by Matthew.
Jomoney swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matthew stuffs the takedown.
Jomoney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jomoney throws an overhand right that lands on Matthew's shoulder, as Matthew tries to avoid the shot.
Jomoney misses with the combination. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Jomoney.
Matthew scores with a nice strike.
Jomoney on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Matthew misses its intended target.
Jomoney throws a lazy right hand but Matthew sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matthew jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jomoney listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matthew throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jomoney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jomoney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matthew.
Matthew takes a swing at Jomoney's ribcage but misses.
Matthew cracks a nice hook into Jomoney's ribs.
Jomoney scores with a jab. Matthew acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Jomoney scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Matthew sneaks out the side door and pushes Jomoney away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jomoney shoots in but no luck this time.
Jomoney getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Matthew smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matthew slips under a jab from Jomoney.
Patrick Matthew is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Matthew tries to clinch up but Jomoney circles away and keeps his distance.
Matthew dips to his left and cracks Jomoney with an uppercut!
Matthew connects with a single shot there.
Jomoney scores with a jab to the body.
Matthew misses with a wild combination.
Matthew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matthew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jomoney can do to turn this around?
Matthew just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jomoney moves away.
Matthew displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jomoney throws out the jab.
Jomoney lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Matthew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jomoney.
Matthew throws a head kick but Jomoney moves out of range.
Jomoney missing with a left hand there. Matthew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jomoney closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matthew circles away.
It looked like Matthew wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Patrick Matthew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Jomoney.
Jomoney gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jomoney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Jomoney misses.
Matthew swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Matthew dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
No luck for Jomoney with that takedown attempt.
Matthew was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Patrick Matthew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jomoney looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matthew.
Jomoney misses with a looping left.
Jomoney misses with a takedown
and Matthew counters with a stiff right hand.
Patrick Matthew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Jomoney.
Jomoney slips a jab from Matthew.
Jomoney misses with a looping right.
Matthew swings for the body but Jomoney moves out of range.
Matthew moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthew looks to land a left hand but Jomoney moved out of range nicely.
Matthew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matthew connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jomoney momentarily. #CL#
Jomoney gets tackled into the cage by Matthew. Matthew maintains the clinch.
Jomoney wants to break free but Matthew has control.
Jomoney has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Jomoney wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matthew has him pressed against the cage.
Matthew stops a takedown attempt from Jomoney.
Matthew working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Matthew. #TD2#
Jomoney has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Matthew clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Matthew is trying to stand back up.
Matthew has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jomoney.
Matthew is trying to get back to his feet but Jomoney has full control of the position and if anything, Matthew has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
Matthew looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jomoney.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthew trying to get back to his feet but Jomoney is in full control for now.
Matthew looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jomoney.
Matthew has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jomoney.
Matthew staying busy and making it hard for Jomoney to control. #T3#
Jomoney is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Matthew is trying to get back to his feet but Jomoney has full control of the position and if anything, Matthew has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jomoney is riding his opponent, not letting Matthew buck him off.
Matthew is trying to get back to his feet but Jomoney has full control of the position and if anything, Matthew has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Patrick Matthew overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jomoney controls the action.
Matthew wants to get back to his feet.
Jomoney is throwing strikes but Matthew counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Matthew regains half guard. #T4#
Jomoney throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Matthew to regain full guard.
Jomoney not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jomoney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matthew wants to get back to his feet but Jomoney is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jomoney slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jomoney bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matthew's head.
Ivan Jomoney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jomoney misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Matthew has taken the fight to the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Matthew showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matthew 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#1106 Benjamin v Kruth
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Rodgers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dancer manages to avoid it.
Rodgers avoids the head kick by Dancer.
Dancer throws a sloppy head kick and Rodgers moves out of range easily.
Rodgers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dancer doesn't seem bothered though.
Dancer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dancer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rodgers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dancer avoids the body shot from Rodgers .
Rodgers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rodgers 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.#KD#
Dancer lands a big head kick that sends Rodgers tumbling to the mat! Dancer takes a step backwards and waves Rodgers back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Rodgers is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Keith Rodgers has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dancer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rodgers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dancer.
Rodgers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dancer.
Rodgers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dancer rather than just go for the knockout.
Rodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodgers misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Dancer gets caught flat footed, as Rodgers shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rodgers is standing up over Dancer. Dancer looks to escape but Rodgers dives into side control. #REVR#
Dancer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rodgers has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Rodgers tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Dancer tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Dancer tries to reverse the position but Rodgers maintains control.
Rodgers wants to get back to his feet but Dancer is holding on tight.
Dancer is trying desperately to improve position.#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.
Rodgers wants to stand but Dancer is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Rodgers is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
You get the feeling that Dancer really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Rodgers is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Dancer is looking to improve his position but Rodgers isn't that keen on the idea.
Dancer is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Rodgers has taken his back!
Dancer rolls, trying to escape but Rodgers keeps control of the position.
Dancer is trying to stand back up.
Rodgers wants to stand back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dancer trying to get back to his feet but Rodgers is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dancer tries to roll but Rodgers sticks to his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keith Rodgers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keith Rodgers 's cut.
That's time! Dancer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Dancer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rodgers wants to stand but Dancer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dancer is looking to stand back up but Rodgers counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dancer. #ES#
Dancer pushes Rodgers off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dancer connects with a solid leg kick.
Rodgers lands with a good body shot.
Dancer connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dancer scores with a head kick. Rodgers tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dancer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tom Dancer is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Rodgers misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dancer throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodgers . #CL2#
Rodgers clinches with his opponent.
Dancer lands a right hand.
Rodgers jumps guard but Dancer stands there with Rodgers around his waist. Rodgers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dancer misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodgers is working Dancer over against the cage.
Dancer can't find room to land a body shot as Rodgers controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dancer.
Dancer stops a takedown attempt from Rodgers .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dancer.
Rodgers is trying to pull guard but Dancer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tom Dancer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Rodgers .
Rodgers wants a takedown. #TD2#
Rodgers has clasped his hands together around Dancer's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dancer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rodgers asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rodgers wants to stand but Dancer is controlling his arm.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dancer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rodgers tries to stand but Dancer is controlling his head.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rodgers prevents Dancer from escaping the position.#T3#
Rodgers wants to stand but Dancer is controlling his arm.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dancer lands a high kick!
Rodgers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dancer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dancer tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodgers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rodgers lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodgers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dancer's sensitive parts.
Dancer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dancer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodgers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dancer misses with a straight right.
Rodgers throws a low kick but Dancer avoids it.
Rodgers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dancer connects with a high kick.
A head kick misses from Dancer. #T4#
Rodgers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dancer at a distance.
Rodgers cracks Dancer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rodgers tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodgers fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dancer keeps the fight on the outside.
Dancer misses with a hook
and Rodgers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dancer scores with a nice right hand.
Rodgers cracks Dancer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rodgers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body kick from Dancer.
Rodgers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dancer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dancer blocks a jab.
Rodgers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rodgers throws a good cross that connects.
Rodgers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dancer throws a sloppy head kick and Rodgers moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Dancer.
Rodgers feints a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Keith Rodgers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Keith Rodgers 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rodgers missing with a left hand there. Dancer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dancer tries to clinch up.
Rodgers lands with a cross.
Rodgers blocks a head kick by Dancer.
Dancer 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.
A head kick misses from Dancer.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rodgers . Dancer shrugs it off though.
Dancer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rodgers 's head.
Rodgers misses with a looping left.#CL#
Dancer clinches with his opponent.
Rodgers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Dancer fails to land.
Rodgers tries to pull guard but Dancer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dancer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodgers backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Dancer. #TD2#
Rodgers decides to pull guard.
Dancer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dancer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodgers swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Dancer looking to sit in guard and control but Rodgers gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Dancer wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rodgers manages to pass to side control. #ES#
Dancer manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rodgers keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Rodgers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Dancer misses
and Rodgers counters with a good low kick that Dancer was not able to check.
Rodgers moves out of range as Dancer throws a body kick.
Rodgers takes a swing at Dancer's ribcage but misses.
Dancer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers . Dancer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodgers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dancer finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodgers 's head. #CL2#
Rodgers clinches.
I was talking to Dancer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rodgers misses with the head 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!#BC2#
Rodgers breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Dancer misses.
Dancer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rodgers tests Dancer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dancer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodgers .
Rodgers is looking to clinch.
Good leg kick by Rodgers . #T3#
Rodgers lands with a good body shot.
Rodgers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rodgers connects with a jab.
Dancer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dancer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rodgers can pounce on him.
Rodgers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dancer but Dancer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dancer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tom Dancer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rodgers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dancer.
Dancer moves out of range of the strikes.
Dancer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rodgers works the jab nicely.
Rodgers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tom Dancer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Rodgers .
Dancer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dancer throws a head kick that misses.
Rodgers throws out a counter right but Dancer avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dancer throws a hook but Rodgers avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Dancer. #T4#
Rodgers connects with a body shot that sends Dancer's belly button to the back.
Tom Dancer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dancer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Rodgers . Beautiful body shot.
Rodgers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rodgers throws a jab when Dancer was well out of range.
Rodgers scores with a shot to the body.
Dancer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodgers swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Rodgers .
Dancer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodgers misses with a body shot.
Rodgers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rodgers throws a jab when Dancer was well out of range.
Rodgers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dancer throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Rodgers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dancer wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rodgers manages to pass to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Dancer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rodgers 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 Frank Antenori 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... Keith Rodgers !
Keith Rodgers decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SMASH: Veainu vs Barboza
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Kirin throws a hook to the side of Barkley's head but Barkley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kirin throws a right hand that misses
letting Barkley counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Kirin misses its intended target.
Kirin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barkley avoids the body shot from Kirin.
Kirin misses with a combination
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut.
Kirin misses with a hook
and Barkley counters with a left to the body.
Kirin throws a body shot but no joy.
Barkley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barkley lands a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Kirin throws a hook but Barkley avoids it easily.
Kirin misses the body punch
and Barkley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kirin's knee momentarily.
Kirin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirin misses with a right hand
and Barkley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Kirin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barkley takes one on the button.
A big left from Kirin misses.
Barkley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kirin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kirin is looking to slow Barkley down with leg kicks.
Kirin moves in looking to clinch but Barkley pushes him off.
Barkley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kirin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barkley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barkley half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kokkoro Kirin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirin scores with a jab to the body.
Kirin swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
Kirin misses with an uppercut
and Barkley counters with a straight right hand.
Kirin is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirin throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Kirin throws a head kick that misses.
Good shot there by Kirin.
Kirin misses with a leg kick.
Kirin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Charles Barkley has been cut.
Kirin throws a hook to the side of Barkley's head but Barkley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Barkley misses the target.
A big right from Kirin misses.
Kirin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barkley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Barkley has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kirin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barkley counters with a nice leg kick.
Kirin throws a lazy uppercut
and Barkley counters with a good low kick that Kirin was not able to check.
Barkley checks a low kick from Kirin.
Barkley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kirin staying out of range there.
Kirin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Kirin looks to land a right hand but Barkley moved out of range.
Kirin connects with a looping right hand.
Kirin misses with a lunging right hand
and Barkley counters with a solid body kick.
Kirin looks winded!
Kirin misses with a body shot
and Barkley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kirin throws a right hand that misses
and Barkley counters with a stiff right hand.
Kirin throws a leg kick
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kirin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barkley lands with a cross.
A shot to the body from Kirin misses
and Barkley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot by Barkley.
Kirin moves to clinch but Barkley breaks away
and Barkley counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barkley counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Barkley ducks under a wild hook from Kirin.
Barkley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kirin swings widly with a right hand
and Barkley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kirin misses with a lunging right hand
and Barkley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kirin misses with a hook to the body
and Barkley counters with a leg kick.
Kirin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barkley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kirin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barkley fakes the leg kick and cracks Kirin in the body.
Barkley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kirin.
Kirin misses with a double jab #KD#
and Barkley counters with a right hand that sends Kirin tumbling to the canvas! Can Barkley finish him? He dives into Kirin's guard looking to do just that!#ROC#Kirin is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barkley advances to half guard.
Barkley is looking to advance position but Kirin won't allow it.
Barkley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Barkley dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Barkley throws an overhand right that drops Kirin like a sack of potatoes! Barkley dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, 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.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 009
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Sleon misses with a double jab.
Sleon throws a hook but Wanjiku avoids it easily.
Sleon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wanjiku.
Wanjiku's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sleon under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Sleon.
Wanjiku throws the left hand but Sleon avoids the punch easily.
Wanjiku misses with a wild body shot.
Sleon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good work by Wanjiku as he checks the leg kick.
Wanjiku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wanjiku motions for Sleon to come forward. Wanjiku throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wanjiku moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSleon.
We've been told by Wanjiku's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wanjiku throws a looping overhand right but Sleon ducks down to avoid it.
Sleon unleashes a big counter combination but Wanjiku bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wanjiku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sleon catches Wanjiku with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sleon throws a lazy right hand but Wanjiku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wanjiku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wanjiku looks to throw the jab but Sleon is out of range.
Wanjiku looks to throw a body kick
and Sleon counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wanjiku tries to move into range but Sleon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sleon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wanjiku scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Wanjiku scores with a decent looking hook.
Gatimu Wanjiku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sleon or perhaps it was just good defense by Wanjiku, which made it look bad.
Gatimu Wanjiku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wanjiku. Sleon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sleon defending well as Wanjiku loads up on a big left hand.
Sleon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sleon drops his hands momentarily and Wanjiku takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wanjiku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sleon.
Wanjiku misses the shot to the body.
Wanjiku misses with a straight right.
Sleon misses with a few strikes there.
Sleon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wanjiku.
Wanjiku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sleon was well out of range. Poor timing from Wanjiku.
A little jabbing left from Sleon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wanjiku throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL#
Wanjiku instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sleon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wanjiku's brow.
Wanjiku swings wildly with an uppercut but Sleon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sleon throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sleon.
Wanjiku throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Sleon.
Sleon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wanjiku avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sleon lands with a short shot to the head.
Sleon lands with a left to the head.
Wanjiku misses with a punch on the inside.
Sleon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wanjiku misses with some punches.
Sleon blocks an uppercut.
Sleon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wanjiku scores with a shoulder strike.
Wanjiku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sleon blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Sleon misses with an elbow over the top.
Sleon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wanjiku prevents it.
Gatimu Wanjiku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Sleon.
Wanjiku gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sleon.
Wanjiku misses with a punch on the inside.
Sleon misses with the head strike.
Wanjiku avoiding damage as Sleon throws knees to the body.
Sleon misses with the head strike.
Wanjiku throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wanjiku.
Wanjiku throws a punch but it's blocked by Sleon.
Sleon wants a takedown.
Sleon scores with a shot to the side of Wanjiku's head. #T4#
Sleon tries to work over Wanjiku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Sleon fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wanjiku.
Sleon blocks an uppercut.
Wanjiku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sleon swings wildly with an uppercut but Wanjiku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sleon blocking some punches.
Wanjiku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sleon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sleon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sleon wants a takedown.
Wanjiku swings wildly with an uppercut but Sleon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wanjiku swings wildly with an uppercut but Sleon uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gatimu Wanjiku dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sleon misses with a hook. Wanjiku ducked under it nicely.
A head kick by Wanjiku misses
and Wanjiku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sleon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wanjiku connects with the punch.
Wanjiku takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wanjiku takes a swing at Sleon's ribcage but misses.
Sleon throws a body shot but no joy.
Wanjiku avoids the head kick by Sleon.
Wanjiku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wanjiku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wanjiku avoids the head kick by Sleon.
Wanjiku scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Wanjiku misses the target.
Sleon throws a head kick that misses.
Wanjiku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wanjiku takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sleon throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from Wanjiku misses.
Wanjiku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
A jab from Sleon misses.
Sleon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wanjiku tries to land a body kick
letting Sleon counter with a right hand.
Wanjiku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Wanjiku moves into the clinch.
Sleon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sleon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wanjiku or not.
Sleon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wanjiku.
Sleon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wanjiku prevents it.
Sleon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wanjiku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wanjiku swings wildly with an uppercut but Sleon uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sleon. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wanjiku.
Sleon landing knees to the body.
Sleon throws an elbow that misses.
Wanjiku on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Wanjiku fails to land.
Wanjiku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sleon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wanjiku's elbow.
Sleon misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sleon.
Wanjiku throws a punch but it's blocked by Sleon.
Sleon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sleon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wanjiku pulls his leg out and moves away.
A head kick misses from Wanjiku.
Sleon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wanjiku.#T3#
Sleon slips under a jab from Wanjiku.
Sleon is looking for the big counter here.
Sleon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wanjiku lands a head kick. Sleon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wanjiku slips under a jab from Sleon.#CL#
Wanjiku instigates a clinch.
Wanjiku misses with some punches.
Sleon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wanjiku avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gatimu Wanjiku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Sleon.
Wanjiku swings wildly with an uppercut but Sleon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wanjiku misses with the head strike.
Sleon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wanjiku swings wildly with an uppercut but Sleon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wanjiku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wanjiku working aggressively here.
Wanjiku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sleon can do to turn this around?#T4#
Wanjiku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wanjiku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sleon blocking some punches.
Sleon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sleon blocks an uppercut.
Gatimu Wanjiku has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wanjiku swings wildly with an uppercut but Sleon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Wanjiku fails to land.
Wanjiku is pressed up against the cage. Sleon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wanjiku down to the mat. Wanjiku avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wanjiku scores with a jab. Sleon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wanjiku moves out of range as Sleon strikes.
Wanjiku's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sleon under the eye.
Sleon throws a series of punches but Wanjiku avoids them all with ease.
Sleon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sleon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wanjiku throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gatimu Wanjiku dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Wanjiku lands with a straight right. Sleon didn't see that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Sleon.
Sleon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Wanjiku misses the target.
BOOM! Wanjiku lands a beautiful left hook that drops Sleon. Sleon tries to recover but Wanjiku is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Sleon lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gatimu Wanjiku!
A very excited looking Gatimu Wanjiku 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.
Edward Sleon was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: C352: Khabib vs Rome
Date: Oct 20, 2024

#R1#
Demenok getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Demenok lands with a kick to the ribs.
Demenok lunges at Lokka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lokka's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Lokka misses the target.
Lokka looks to land a left hand but Demenok moved out of range nicely.
Lokka thumps Demenok with a low kick.
Rampage Lokka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
Demenok jabs Lokka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lokka 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.
Lokka thuds his right hand into Demenok's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lokka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Demenok slips under a jab from Lokka.
Lokka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demenok moves away.
Lokka misses with a looping left.
Demenok listening to his corner there, landing 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!
A telegraphed right hand from Demenok misses the target.
Lokka works the jab nicely.
Lokka throws a hook but Demenok avoids it easily.
Demenok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Demenok has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
Donk. Lokka catches Demenok right on the button with a cross.
Demenok wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Demenok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Demenok throws a body punch but Lokka moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lokka.
Demenok misses with a straight right. #T1#
Lokka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Demenok.
A quick step to the side and Demenok tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lokka just misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Lokka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok throws a jab when Lokka was well out of range.
Demenok lands with a shot to the body.
Lokka misses with a low kick.
Lokka throws out a leg kick but Demenok moves out of range and Lokka only half commits.
Lokka misses with a hook
and Demenok makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Demenok tries to land a front kick but Lokka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Demenok is looking to wear down Lokka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lokka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lokka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Demenok throws out a loose jab but Lokka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lokka dips to his left and cracks Demenok with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Demenok.
Demenok tries to work over Lokka's front leg with a kick but Lokka checks it.
Lokka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Demenok throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Demenok connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lokka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lokka throws a hook but Demenok avoids it easily.
Demenok misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Lokka blocks the low kick.#T2#
Lokka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Demenok misses.
Demenok throws the kick towards the body but Lokka avoids it.
Lokka misses with a hook. Demenok ducked under it nicely.
Demenok on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Demenok lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Demenok throws a jab when Lokka was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
Nice defenses there by Demenok.
Demenok uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokka.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lokka.
Demenok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lokka throws a lazy right hand but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Demenok connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Demenok scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Demenok lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lokka will feel that in the morning.
Lokka lands a jab.
Demenok tries a head kick but it misses.
Demenok lands with a hook. Lokka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big left from Demenok misses. #T3#
Demenok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lokka.
Demenok throws a head kick that misses.
Lokka ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Lokka avoids a kick to the body.
Demenok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Demenok scores with a hook to the body. Lokka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lokka checks a leg kick nicely.
Lokka tried to score with a low kick but Demenok checks it.
Demenok throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lokka avoids it.
A left lands for Lokka.
The fighters circling - Demenok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Demenok slips under a jab.
Demenok dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lokka. That did some damage!
Some bone on bone action there as Demenok checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Demenok is looking to counter with a body kick.
Demenok displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Demenok has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Demenok there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lokka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lokka misses with a straight right.
Lokka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lokka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Demenok throws a body kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Lokka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lokka misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Lokka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demenok.
A telegraphed right hand from Lokka misses the target.
Demenok avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lokka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by Demenok as he checks the leg kick.
Lokka drops his hands momentarily and Demenok takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Demenok - that will leave a mark!
Lokka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Demenok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Demenok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Demenok paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lokka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Demenok.
Lokka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Demenok had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lokka swings widly with a right hand
and Demenok counters with a leg kick.
Demenok lands a slapping body shot.
Lokka looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokka throws an overhand right that lands on Demenok's shoulder, as Demenok tries to avoid the shot.
Demenok throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lokka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Demenok does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lokka misses with a straight left.
Demenok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lokka 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lokka moves out of range of the strikes.
Lokka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lokka throws a low kick but Demenok avoids it.
It appears Demenok was looking to counter with a kick there.
Demenok connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lokka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Demenok.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Lokka might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Demenok has got the better of the exchanges.
Demenok loads up on a big right hand but Lokka slips the punch.
Lokka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Demenok. That did some damage!
A punch lands to the side of Demenok 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lokka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Demenok.
Demenok is looking to land body kicks.
Lokka misses with a leg kick
and Demenok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lokka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Demenok doesn't seem bothered though.
Demenok misses with a hook. Lokka ducked under it nicely.
Demenok connects with a single shot there.
Lokka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Demenok is out of range.
Demenok throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lokka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lokka walks into a jab.
Lokka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Demenok stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Demenok throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Demenok misses with a body kick.
Lokka misses with a straight right.
Lokka throws out a loose jab but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Demenok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lokka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Demenok misses with a straight right.
Demenok slips a straight right by Lokka.
Demenok just misses with a punch to the body.
Lokka thuds a left hand into Demenok's body.
Demenok misses with a body shot.
Demenok blocks a jab.
It looked like Demenok was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lokka.
Rukter Demenok is winning the standup battle so far.
Lokka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Demenok.
Demenok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lokka.
Demenok uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lokka throws a hook but Demenok blocks it.
Lokka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Demenok lands with a nice body punch.
Demenok stuns Lokka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Demenok lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demenok lands with a nice body kick.
Demenok tries to land a front kick but Lokka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Demenok connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokka. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lokka.
Lokka missing with a left hand there. Demenok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lokka 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.
Lokka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the liver by Demenok. Beautiful body shot.
Demenok takes one on the button.
Demenok staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Demenok.
A jab from Lokka misses.
Lokka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Lokka misses.
Demenok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lokka can do to turn this around?
A head kick from Demenok lands but Lokka takes it in his stride.
Demenok takes a jab right on the kisser.
Demenok slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lokka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Demenok checks it well.
Lokka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Demenok throws a body shot but no joy.
Lokka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Demenok bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lokka's head backwards.
Demenok punishes Lokka's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Lokka takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Lokka does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Demenok checks a leg kick.
Lokka takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Lokka is just out of range.
Lokka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lokka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Demenok.
Demenok lands with a shot to the body.
Lokka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A shot to the liver by Lokka. Beautiful body shot.
Demenok scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lokka moves out of range of the body kick.
Lokka moves out of range of the leg kick from Demenok.
Lokka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Demenok does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Demenok.
Lokka avoids the head kick by Demenok.
A big right from Lokka misses.
A big left from Lokka misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Demenok.
Lokka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Demenok moves away from the strike by Lokka.
Nice body punch from Demenok.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lokka. Demenok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lokka misses with a body shot.
Demenok blocks a jab.
Demenok connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lokka's hands.
Nice defenses there by Lokka.
Demenok throws a jab but it's blocked by Lokka.
Demenok sizes up Lokka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Demenok throws a body punch but Lokka moves out of range.
Lokka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Demenok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lokka swings for the body but Demenok moves out of range.
Lokka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lokka throws a lazy right hand but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lokka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lokka staying out of range there.
Demenok misses with a body kick.
Demenok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demenok drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rukter Demenok dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Lokka lands with a hook. Demenok tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lokka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Demenok under the eye.
Lokka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Demenok.
Lokka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Demenok was well out of range. Poor timing from Lokka.
A counter left hand to the body from Demenok misses its target.
Lokka has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Demenok.
Lokka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demenok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demenok looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Demenok staying out of range there.
Demenok on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lokka misses the shot to the body.
Lokka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Demenok is out of range and Lokka settles back down.
Demenok is looking to counter punch.
Demenok throws a body kick that misses.
Lokka lands the left hand.
Lokka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lokka scores with a nice strike.
Lokka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Demenok stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Demenok changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Demenok checks a leg kick.
Demenok thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lokka if he has to take too many more of those.
Demenok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lokka misses with a looping left.#T1#
Demenok misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Lokka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok moves out of range as Lokka strikes.
Lokka misses with a wild body shot.
Lokka throws out a leg kick but Demenok moves out of range and Lokka only half commits.
Lokka checks a low kick from Demenok.
Demenok shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Demenok takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Demenok's corner calls for a 1-2. Demenok obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Demenok slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Demenok checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lokka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Lokka is just out of range.
Nice body kick from Demenok.
Lokka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lokka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demenok manages to avoid it.
Lokka moves away from the strike by Demenok.
Lokka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Demenok throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Demenok takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Lokka slips under a jab from Demenok.
Demenok swings for the body but Lokka moves out of range.
Demenok punishes Lokka's body with a nice straight punch.
Lokka 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.
Demenok throws a body punch but Lokka moves out of range.
Demenok with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lokka manages to avoid it.
Demenok throws a body punch but Lokka moves out of range.
Lokka lands the left hand.
Lokka connects with a crisp jab.
Demenok slips under a jab.
Demenok takes a swing at Lokka's ribcage but misses.
Demenok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lokka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lokka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lokka ducks under a wild hook from Demenok.
Lokka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Demenok stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters circling a little - Demenok finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lokka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Demenok slips a jab from Lokka.#T3#
Lokka misses with an uppercut.
Demenok works Lokka's body with a nice hook.
Demenok walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lokka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lokka misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Demenok.
Lokka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Demenok moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Demenok. That's going to slow Lokka down.
Demenok misses with a low kick.
Lokka throws a body shot but no joy.
Rukter Demenok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Demenok throws out a powerful jab.
Demenok scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Demenok throws a wild body kick that Lokka sees coming a mile off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lokka.
Demenok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lokka manages to avoid it.
Lokka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Demenok.
Demenok looks to score with a jab to the body but Lokka is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lokka is looking to slow Demenok down with leg kicks.
Lokka misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Lokka looks to land a right hand but Demenok moved out of range.
Demenok throws an overhand right that lands on Lokka's shoulder, as Lokka tries to avoid the shot.
Demenok scores with a jab.
Demenok throws a hook to the side of Lokka's head but Lokka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lokka cracks Demenok with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lokka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Demenok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lokka lands an overhand right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Demenok.
Lokka misses the jab.
Lokka connects with an inside leg kick.
Demenok lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lokka at a distance.
Lokka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lokka avoids the body shot from Demenok.
Lokka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Demenok, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lokka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Demenok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lokka was well out of range. Poor timing from Demenok.
Demenok throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rampage Lokka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lokka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Demenok.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rukter Demenok.
Well Demenok 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rukter Demenok!
During a confident post fight interview, Rukter Demenok thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C353: Petrov vs Duran II
Date: Oct 20, 2024

#R1#
Kasamsun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacasa.
A big left from Kasamsun misses.
We've been told by Lacasa's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lacasa lands the left hand.
Kasamsun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lacasa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Lacasa.
Kasamsun misses with a straight right.
Kasamsun looks to throw the jab but Lacasa is out of range.
Lacasa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kasamsun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.
Lacasa takes a swing at Kasamsun's ribcage but misses.
Kasamsun misses with a two punch combination.
Lacasa with a hook.
Kasamsun slips a straight right by Lacasa.
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
Kasamsun moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
Lacasa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lacasa swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
so Kasamsun counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lacasa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kasamsun is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Lacasa controlling Kasamsun's posture.
Kasamsun stands up over Lacasa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasamsun's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kasamsun stands up over Lacasa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kasamsun trying to control the position from guard on top but Lacasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kasamsun is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #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.
Lacasa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kasamsun trying to control but Lacasa is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
Kasamsun lands a nice shot that snaps Lacasa's head back.
Kasamsun closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kasamsun doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lacasa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kasamsun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacasa manages to avoid it.
Lacasa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lacasa looks to land a left hand but Kasamsun moved out of range nicely.
Kasamsun throws out a counter right but Lacasa avoids it with no problem.
Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasamsun.
The fighters circling - Lacasa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lacasa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kasamsun throws out a loose jab but Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasamsun misses with a looping left.
Diego Lacasa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Kasamsun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lacasa misses with a wild body shot.
Kasamsun uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lacasa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kasamsun throws a looping overhand right but Lacasa ducks down to avoid it.
Lacasa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lacasa misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacasa misses the target.
Kasamsun moves away from the strike by Lacasa.
Kasamsun throws out a loose jab but Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasamsun lands a jab to the head.
Kasamsun swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lacasa.
Kasamsun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lacasa avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Kasamsun drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacasa is not content to let Kasamsun control the position. #T4#
Kasamsun grinds an elbow into Lacasa's temple.
A lull in the action here.
Kasamsun lands an elbow.
Kasamsun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kasamsun landing strikes.
Lacasa is trying to improve his position.
Lacasa is working hard here to advance position.
Kasamsun is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Lacasa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Irong Kasamsun dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kasamsun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lacasa.
Lacasa just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacasa lands a lovely overhand right.
Lacasa dips to his left and cracks Kasamsun with an uppercut!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kasamsun misses the shot to the body.
Lacasa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lacasa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kasamsun throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacasa.
Lacasa throws a series of punches but Kasamsun avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Kasamsun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lacasa misses with a looping left.
Lacasa moves out of range as Kasamsun strikes.
Kasamsun might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kasamsun fails to land with a series of punches.
Kasamsun slips under a jab from Lacasa.
Lacasa misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacasa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun defending well as Lacasa loads up on a big left hand.
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!
Kasamsun takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kasamsun takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lacasa jabs at Kasamsun's body.
Kasamsun throws the left hand but Lacasa avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Lacasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasamsun moves away.
Lacasa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Diego Lacasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasamsun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lacasa.
Lacasa lands a glancing blow to the side of Kasamsun's head.
Kasamsun defending well as Lacasa loads up on a big left hand.
Kasamsun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacasa.
Kasamsun throws out a loose jab but Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Kasamsun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kasamsun defending well as Lacasa loads up on a big left hand.
Kasamsun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kasamsun ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Lacasa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lacasa.
Kasamsun looks to land a combination but Lacasa avoids it well.
Lacasa walks into a straight right hand from Kasamsun.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacasa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kasamsun scores with a jab to the body.
Kasamsun goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lacasa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kasamsun misses with a straight left. #T2#
Kasamsun defending well as Lacasa loads up on a big left hand.
Kasamsun looks to land a combination but Lacasa avoids it well.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut.
Lacasa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from Lacasa.
Kasamsun misses with a looping left.
Lacasa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kasamsun misses with a hook. Lacasa ducked under it nicely.
Kasamsun dives in for a single leg takedown but Lacasa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lacasa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kasamsun.
Lacasa throws a good cross that connects.
Sloppy strikes from Lacasa. Those never looked like landing.
Kasamsun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kasamsun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kasamsun closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kasamsun dodges the punch combination from Lacasa.
Lacasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasamsun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacasa.#T3#
Kasamsun fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lacasa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kasamsun throws a right hand that Lacasa ducks under and follows up with a left that Lacasa also avoids with ease.
Kasamsun takes a swing at Lacasa's ribcage but misses.
Kasamsun's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lacasa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kasamsun scrambles back to his feet.
Lacasa misses with an uppercut. Kasamsun saw that one coming.
Kasamsun throws a right hand that misses
letting Lacasa counter with a right hand.
Lacasa scores with a nice head shot.
Kasamsun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lacasa throws a body shot but no joy.
Lacasa thuds a left hand into Kasamsun's body.
Kasamsun throws a series of punches but Lacasa avoids them all with ease.
Kasamsun ducks under a wild hook from Lacasa.
Kasamsun tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kasamsun looks to land a right hand but Lacasa moved out of range.
Lacasa misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasamsun takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kasamsun fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diego Lacasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.#T4#
Lacasa lands the left hand.
A big left from Lacasa misses.
Lacasa misses with a straight right.
Kasamsun throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lacasa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasamsun throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kasamsun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lacasa throws out the jab.
Kasamsun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kasamsun. Lacasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacasa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lacasa misses with a straight right.
Diego Lacasa is winning the standup battle so far.
Kasamsun scores with a jab.
Lacasa swats away the attempt to clinch by Kasamsun.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacasa takes a swing at Kasamsun's ribcage but misses.
Lacasa misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Kasamsun on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lacasa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kasamsun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kasamsun avoids the body shot from Lacasa.
A little jabbing left from Kasamsun on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasamsun.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Lacasa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kasamsun slips a straight right by Lacasa.
Lacasa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kasamsun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacasa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lacasa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun misses with a right hand
and Lacasa counters with a straight right hand.
Kasamsun missing with a left hand there. Lacasa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kasamsun misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Lacasa misses its intended target.
Kasamsun lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lacasa at a distance.
Kasamsun throws a big shot that misses.
Lacasa slips a jab from Kasamsun.
Lacasa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Kasamsun.
Some wild striking there from Lacasa.
And Kasamsun tries to counter it with a takedown but Lacasa pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kasamsun rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lacasa counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasamsun fails with the takedown.
Lacasa scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Kasamsun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasamsun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lacasa throws out a powerful jab.
Lacasa misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Kasamsun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lacasa swats away the attempt to clinch by Kasamsun.
A telegraphed right hand from Lacasa misses the target.
Kasamsun dives in for a single leg takedown but Lacasa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A punch combination from Lacasa misses.
Good exchange - Kasamsun coming out on top.
Lacasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacasa takes a swing at Kasamsun's ribcage but misses.
Lacasa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kasamsun.
Nice body punch from Kasamsun.
Lacasa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasamsun looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kasamsun throws an overhand right that lands on Lacasa's shoulder, as Lacasa tries to avoid the shot.
Lacasa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacasa thuds a left hand into Kasamsun's body.#T2#
Kasamsun tries to bum rush Lacasa with a series of wild strikes but Lacasa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kasamsun throws a lazy right hand but Lacasa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kasamsun throws a hook but Lacasa blocks it.
Lacasa slips a jab and a cross from Kasamsun.
Lacasa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lacasa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lacasa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kasamsun.
Lacasa looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasamsun is just out of range.
Lacasa with a hook.
Lacasa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lacasa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD2#
Kasamsun looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lacasa!
Lacasa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kasamsun wants to control but Lacasa is keeping him busy. #T3#
Kasamsun cracks Lacasa with a big elbow.
Kasamsun controls the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun looking to control but instead Lacasa has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kasamsun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kasamsun controlling the action here.
Kasamsun is trying to control. Lacasa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kasamsun is thwarting Lacasa's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Still in half guard, Kasamsun seems content to control.
Lacasa is staying active underneath Kasamsun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kasamsun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kasamsun not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kasamsun moves away from the strike by Lacasa.
Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lacasa but Lacasa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diego Lacasa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
Lacasa throws a hook but Kasamsun blocks it.
Kasamsun slips under a jab.
A jab from Kasamsun misses.
Lacasa throws an overhand right that lands on Kasamsun's shoulder, as Kasamsun tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Kasamsun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kasamsun throws a shot from downtown. Lacasa moves away and avoids it.
Lacasa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kasamsun shoots in but Lacasa avoids the takedown attempt easily.

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

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

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

Event: CFC CG NY 10
Date: Oct 19, 2024

200 cm
33 yrs
262 lbs

193 cm
27 yrs
226 lbs

Banner

Torres

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 23 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Miguel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Banner scores with a takedown into Torres's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Torres
Torres seems keen to control Banner's posture.
Banner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Banner passes Torres's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Torres is pressing down on Banner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banner is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Banner controls the pace.
Torres is looking to sweep but instead, Banner has passed into half guard.
Well, if Banner 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. #T2#
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
Banner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (5) vs (0) Torres
Banner controlling his opponent. #T3#
Banner prevents Torres from getting the reversal.
Banner content just to control the position here.
Torres is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Banner looking to control but Torres is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Banner controlling his opponent.
Torres is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5#
Torres slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Torres is refusing to be controlled, as Banner sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Torres looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Banner pushes past his half guard into mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (8) vs (0) Torres
Banner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Torres reaches up to try and control the position but Banner seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Torres rolls and tries to escape and now Banner has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Banner (11) vs (0) Torres
Banner controlling the position well here. Torres rolled but Banner kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T6#
I really don't envy Torres right now.
Banner is riding his opponent, not letting Torres buck him off.
Banner trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T7#
Banner controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Torres's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Torres preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Banner.
Banner is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Banner struggling to keep hold of the position. #T8##SUB#
Banner is looking for the choke from the back position but Torres is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Banner has the hooks in. Torres is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Banner passes his arm under Torres's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Torres taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roddy Banner!
Roddy Banner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1104 Chai vs Choke
Date: Oct 18, 2024

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Bostic.
Baxxter misses with a looping left.
Michael Bostic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bostic slips under a jab.
Bostic connects with the punch.
Baxxter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bostic throws a body punch but Baxxter moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Baxxter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Baxxter throws a wild body kick that Bostic sees coming a mile off.
Bostic tried to counter with a leg kick but Baxxter avoided it.
Baxxter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baxxter counters with a body kick.
Bostic missing with a left hand there. Baxxter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bostic lands a nice shot to the body.
Bostic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baxxter. Baxxter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Baxxter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bostic's head.
Baxxter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Bostic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bostic catches Baxxter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bostic moves out of range of the strikes.
Baxxter 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bostic. Baxxter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bostic misses the shot to the body.
Baxxter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bostic wants to land a leg kick but Baxxter is out of range.
Baxxter scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
A big right from Baxxter misses.
Bostic misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baxxter.
Bostic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bostic misses with a wild body shot.
Baxxter flicks out a counter leg kick but Bostic steps away.
Baxxter swings for the body but Bostic moves out of range.
Baxxter avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Baxxter.
Baxxter takes a swing at Bostic's ribcage but misses.
Baxxter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bostic was well out of range. Poor timing from Baxxter.
Bostic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Baxxter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Bostic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Baxxter trying to control but Bostic postures up.
Baxxter is positioning himself well to prevent Bostic advancing to mount.
Baxxter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bostic. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bostic in particular looking to stall.
Bostic wants to free his trapped foot but Baxxter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Baxxter taking some punishment here, with Bostic in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bostic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bostic slips a nice elbow through Baxxter's hands, connecting with Baxxter's forehead.
Bostic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bostic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Baxxter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bostic 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.
Baxxter taking some punishment here, with Bostic in his half guard.
Bostic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baxxter's head. #SUB#
Bostic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Baxxter is staying active underneath Bostic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bostic stalling away here and it's allowed Baxxter to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Baxxter is pulling down on Bostic's head. It's preventing any offense from Bostic, at least for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
Baxxter keeping moving, preventing Bostic from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Bostic has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Baxxter is trying to control the position but Bostic postures up.
Bostic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bostic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baxxter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bostic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baxxter controlling Bostic's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bostic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Baxxter.
Bostic throws a body shot but no joy.
Baxxter throws out a counter right but Bostic avoids it with no problem.
Bostic throws a lazy uppercut
and Baxxter counters with a left to the body.
Baxxter throws a looping overhand right but Bostic ducks down to avoid it.
Baxxter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baxxter moves out of range of the body kick.
Baxxter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bostic avoids the head kick by Baxxter.
Sloppy strikes from Bostic. Those never looked like landing.
A big right from Bostic misses.
Baxxter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bostic lands a nice shot to the body.
Baxxter misses the jab.
Bostic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Baxxter coming out on top.
Baxxter throws out a loose jab but Bostic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baxxter throws a hook but Bostic blocks it.
Baxxter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bostic misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bostic moves out of range as Baxxter strikes.
Hans Peter Baxxter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Baxxter just misses with a punch to the body.
Baxxter throws a nice looking combination but Bostic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bostic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Bostic misses.
Bostic is looking to wear down Baxxter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Baxxter looks for the body kick but Bostic saw that one coming.
Baxxter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Baxxter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bostic.
Bostic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baxxter can do to turn this around?
Baxxter misses with a body shot.
Baxxter avoids the body shot from Bostic.
A slow jab from Baxxter misses its intended target.
Baxxter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Bostic has Baxxter up against the cage in a clinch.
Bostic slows down the pace here.
Bostic digs a right hand into Baxxter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baxxter's gas tank.
Baxxter prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2#
Bostic keeps control of Baxxter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Baxxter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baxxter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Bostic.
Bostic pushes Baxxter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bostic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baxxter's efforts to push away.
Bostic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baxxter's efforts to push away.
Baxxter throws a punch but it's blocked by Bostic. #BC2#
Baxxter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baxxter throws a jab when Bostic was well out of range.
Bostic lands an overhand right.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bostic!
Michael Bostic is winning the standup battle so far.
Bostic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baxxter moves away.#TD#
Bostic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Baxxter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bostic is looking to take a break and control but Baxxter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Michael Bostic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Baxxter is looking to regain half guard here but Bostic keeps moving and retains side control.
Bostic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Baxxter some visible discomfort.
Baxxter is trying to control Bostic's posture but Bostic avoids it. #SUB#
Bostic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bostic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Bostic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bostic trying to control the action but Baxxter is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Bostic swings around for an armbar but Baxxter sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bostic's guard.
Bostic looking to control. #SUB#
Bostic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baxxter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baxxter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baxxter wants to stand but Bostic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
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 Michael Bostic will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bostic looks to land a left hand but Baxxter moved out of range nicely.
Baxxter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bostic with a body shot.#TD#
Bostic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Baxxter on his heels. He'll look to pass Baxxter's guard now, I'm sure.
Bostic postures up in Baxxter's guard and throws a big left but Baxxter blocks it.
Bostic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bostic passes into half guard.
Bostic trying to control the pace.
Bostic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bostic wants to pass the guard but Baxxter is defending well.
Bostic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baxxter defending well though. #T1#
Bostic is pressing down on Baxxter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Baxxter is holding on for now.
Nice strikes from Bostic there.
Bostic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bostic throws a strike but Baxxter avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Baxxter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Baxxter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bostic postures up and lands a big shot to Baxxter's brow.
Bostic connects with a couple of short punches.
Baxxter looking to control.
Bostic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Bostic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bostic wants to control from the top but Baxxter keeps moving.
Bostic forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bostic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bostic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Bostic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hans Peter Baxxter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bostic content to control rather than advance.
Bostic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bostic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baxxter keeps working.
Bostic missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Bostic is looking for a kimura but Baxxter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bostic to get the leverage.
Baxxter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bostic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bostic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bostic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bostic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bostic stalling.
Baxxter is not content to let Bostic control the position.
Michael Bostic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bostic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bostic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bostic 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH:313
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Frank throws a lazy right hand but Ilmarinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ilmarinen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frank defends well and Ilmarinen ends up having to push Frank into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ilmarinen looks to throw the jab but Frank is out of range.
Ilmarinen ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
Frank tries to score with a low kick but Ilmarinen moves his leg out of the way.
Frank takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A cross from Frank lands.
Frank misses the body punch #TD2#
and Ilmarinen counters with a shoot takedown. Frank fights it but they end up in guard.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frank wants to stand up but Ilmarinen is controlling him. #T1#
Frank trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#ES#
Frank has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ilmarinen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Micah Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Ilmarinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Frank on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ilmarinen throws a hook but Frank blocks it.
Frank throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Ilmarinen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Frank misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Ilmarinen.
Frank lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frank trying to control the position but instead, Ilmarinen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Frank into the cage.
Ilmarinen lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2##TD2#
Ilmarinen has hold of one of Frank's legs. Frank is fighting the takedown attempt but Ilmarinen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frank preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ilmarinen looking to pass the guard.
Ilmarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ilmarinen lands a couple of digs.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Frank utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen stands up over Frank, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Frank is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Frank working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ilmarinen.
Frank keeping moving, preventing Ilmarinen from controlling successfully.
Ilmarinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Frank utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frank works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ilmarinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ilmarinen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ES#
Frank uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T4#
Frank fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ilmarinen is out of range.
Frank sets himself, and Ilmarinen steps forward looking for the clinch! Frank avoids it this time.
Ilmarinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Ilmarinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ilmarinen blocks a jab.
Ilmarinen tries to counter with a clinch but Frank shakes him off and moves away.
Ilmarinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ilmarinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frank looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Frank throws a hook but Ilmarinen blocks it.
Frank ducks under a wild hook from Ilmarinen.
Frank attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Micah Frank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ilmarinen scores with a nice right hand.
Frank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ilmarinen throws a shot from downtown. Frank moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jalo Ilmarinen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ilmarinen tests Frank's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frank takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ilmarinen throws the left hand but Frank avoids the punch easily.
Ilmarinen checks the leg kick.
Frank takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ilmarinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jalo Ilmarinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Frank misses with a hook.
Frank looks to land a right hand but Ilmarinen moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Ilmarinen misses
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
Frank misses with a low kick.
Ilmarinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Frank.
Frank misses with a looping right.#T1#
Frank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ilmarinen wants to counter with a clinch but Frank pushes him away.
Nice shot by Ilmarinen.
A slow jab from Frank misses its intended target.
Ilmarinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ilmarinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Frank is just out of range.
Frank cracks Ilmarinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ilmarinen checks a leg kick.
Ilmarinen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Frank tests Ilmarinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frank swings for the body but Ilmarinen moves out of range.
Ilmarinen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ilmarinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frank throws out the jab.
Frank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ilmarinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ilmarinen walks into a left hand. #T2#
A lazy body kick from Frank #TD2#
and Ilmarinen counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ilmarinen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ilmarinen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ilmarinen working the strikes but Frank uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ilmarinen is taking a breather. Frank says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ilmarinen thows a huge punch but Frank dodges it nicely.
Ilmarinen winds up and cracks Frank with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jalo Ilmarinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ilmarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Ilmarinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ilmarinen working over Frank with some ground and pound. Frank looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ilmarinen lands strikes from half guard.
Ilmarinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Frank is not content to let Ilmarinen control the position.
Ilmarinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Frank's head. #ES#
Frank makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Frank throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Ilmarinen counters by moving into the clinch.
Ilmarinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ilmarinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frank backwards.
Frank tries to throw a body punch but Ilmarinen avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage. #T4#
Frank lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ilmarinen backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ilmarinen lands a nice uppercut.
Ilmarinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ilmarinen scores with a shot to the side of Frank's head.
Ilmarinen misses with a punch to the body.
Frank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ilmarinen misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ilmarinen.
Frank has a couple of punches blocked by Ilmarinen.
Frank tries a body shot but Ilmarinen blocks it.
Good body shot from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen goes for a takedown attempt but Frank pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Frank throws a big shot that misses.
Frank ducks under a wild hook from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Frank to score with a decent uppercut.
Frank throws a head kick that misses
and Ilmarinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ilmarinen drops his hands momentarily and Frank takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jalo Ilmarinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Frank's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ilmarinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ilmarinen misses with a body shot.
Ilmarinen stuns Frank with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Frank on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ilmarinen throws a big shot that misses.
Frank uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ilmarinen.
Frank on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Frank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank looks for the body kick but Ilmarinen saw that one coming.
Frank lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Ilmarinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ilmarinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Frank. #BC#
Frank manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Ilmarinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ilmarinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Frank lands a jab to the head.
Ilmarinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ilmarinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frank throws a leg kick but Ilmarinen checks it.
Ilmarinen throws a hook to the side of Frank's head but Frank sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ilmarinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ilmarinen tries to move into range but Frank moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Frank takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ilmarinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Frank throws an overhand right that lands on Ilmarinen's shoulder, as Ilmarinen tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Frank lands a slapping body shot.
Frank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ilmarinen.
Frank tried to score with a low kick but Ilmarinen checks it.
Ilmarinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ilmarinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frank.
A solid leg kick lands there for Frank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ilmarinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frank throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frank looks to land a left hand but Ilmarinen moved out of range nicely.
Ilmarinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ilmarinen scores with a nice right hand.
Frank scoring well with a low kick there.
Ilmarinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frank.
Ilmarinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Frank will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frank walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ilmarinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ilmarinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Frank will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ilmarinen looks to throw the jab but Frank is out of range.
Frank walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Frank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ilmarinen manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Ilmarinen instigates a clinch.
Frank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ilmarinen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frank is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Ilmarinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frank tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frank lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ilmarinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ilmarinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jalo Ilmarinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ilmarinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ilmarinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ilmarinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ilmarinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jalo Ilmarinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ilmarinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Frank pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Frank fails to land.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Micah Frank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ilmarinen blocks a body shot from Frank.
Ilmarinen can't find room to land a body shot as Frank controls the action.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jalo Ilmarinen!

Event: TOF 160
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Smeshomedov tries to clinch
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.#KD#
Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Smeshomedov tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Smeshomedov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Mike Smeshomedov has been cut.
Smeshomedov is looking to clinch.
Smeshomedov misses with a left hand
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick.
Smeshomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a big right hand! Oh Smeshomedov is in trouble here! Johnson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jameel Johnson!
After the fight, Jameel Johnson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: OFK 445 -
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
A jab lands there for Calrissian.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Calrissian moved out of range.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No luck for Calrissian with that takedown attempt.
Calrissian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Calrissian shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anderson slips under a jab from Calrissian.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Calrissian throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Anderson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Calrissian.
Calrissian lands a jab.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Calrissian moved out of range nicely.
Calrissian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calrissian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Calrissian throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Calrissian connects with the punch.
Calrissian misses the body punch
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Calrissian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Calrissian scores with a sloppy right hand. Anderson should have avoided that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Calrissian, as that shot connected. #T1#
Calrissian shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Jones Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dumbledore Calrissian.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calrissian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Calrissian.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Calrissian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Anderson lands with a nice body kick.
Anderson scores with the left hand. Calrissian knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson needs to keep his hands up - Calrissian had a free shot at his head there.
Nice uppercut lands for Calrissian. That snapped Anderson's head back.
Anderson with the inside leg kick.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dumbledore Calrissian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calrissian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anderson in his tracks.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Calrissian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Calrissian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calrissian 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.
Calrissian shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Calrissian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.#T2#
Anderson misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Calrissian.
Calrissian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Calrissian misses with a body shot.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calrissian.
Calrissian lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anderson misses with a low kick as Calrissian jumps back.
Anderson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calrissian manages to avoid it.
Calrissian with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson takes one to the side of the head.
Calrissian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Calrissian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Calrissian swings widly with a right hand
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Calrissian fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Calrissian catches Anderson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Anderson is looking to land body kicks.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Calrissian fails with the takedown.#T3#
Calrissian misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice body shot.
Anderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Calrissian is out of range and Anderson settles back down.
A left lands for Calrissian.
Calrissian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Anderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Calrissian misses with a looping left.
Calrissian takes one to the chin there.
Anderson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Anderson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Calrissian is out of range.
Calrissian just misses with a punch to the body.
Calrissian missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A cross from Calrissian lands.
Calrissian throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Anderson clinches up against the cage.
Anderson landing knees to the body.
Calrissian looks winded!
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Calrissian's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Dumbledore Calrissian has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Anderson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Calrissian is defending well for now.
Anderson working Calrissian over with knees to the body.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Anderson throws an elbow but misses.
I was talking to Anderson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knees to the body from Anderson.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Calrissian blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson lands an elbow inside that Calrissian shrugs off.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Anderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jones Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dumbledore Calrissian's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Calrissian does it's job there.
Anderson moves forwards but Calrissian connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Calrissian misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Calrissian moves away and avoids it.
Calrissian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Calrissian misses the target.
Anderson misses the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Anderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anderson.
Calrissian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Calrissian can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Calrissian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Calrissian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Calrissian swings widly with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Dumbledore Calrissian's cut even more.
Nice defenses there by Calrissian.#T1#
Calrissian moves out of range of the body kick.
Calrissian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anderson.#ROC#Calrissian is rocked!
Anderson slips a jab from Calrissian.
Calrissian is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Calrissian throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Anderson.
Anderson lands a big knee to the head and Calrissian goes down! Anderson pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jones Anderson!
Jones Anderson retains his middleweight title!
Jones Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Pushkin vs Vrjalya
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1#
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Hassan, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Hassan against the cage but Hassan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hassan lands a really nice looking cross but Williams seems unphased.
Jaxon Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan jabs Williams right on the nose. Williams blinks but takes it well.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hassan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head.
Hassan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#Williams is rocked!
Hassan drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Williams right on the button. Williams goes down! Hassan follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hassan gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abduwali Hassan!
Abduwali Hassan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Stoner's Killer Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SMASH: Pushkin vs Vrjalya
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1#
Dredd misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Blake closes the distance and clinches.
Dredd tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dredd misses with a punch on the inside.
Dredd blocks an elbow strike from Blake.
I was talking to Blake's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dredd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dredd pushes Blake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dredd scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dredd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dredd misses with some punches.
Dredd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blake lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dredd dodges an elbow strike from Blake.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blake working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dredd can't find room to land a body shot as Blake controls the action.
Blake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dredd throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dredd throws a punch but it's blocked by Blake.
Dredd can't find room to land a body shot as Blake controls the action.
Blake lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dredd.
Blake prevents Dredd from breaking the clinch.
Blake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dredd fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blake gets through Dredd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dredd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Blake.
Blake gets through Dredd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dredd avoids it.
Dredd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Dredd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dredd.
Dredd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Blake. #BC2#
Dredd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blake throws a shot from downtown. Dredd moves away and avoids it.
Dredd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Blake slips a straight right by Dredd.
Blake moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Danny Blake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dredd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blake missing with a left hand there. Dredd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dredd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blake.
Blake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blake takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dredd.
Dredd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blake fails to land with a series of punches.
Blake connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dredd's hands.#CL#
Blake moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Dredd misses with a punch to the body.
Dredd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Blake.
Dredd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Dredd.
Dredd misses with a punch to the body.
Dredd lands a left hand.
Blake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blake tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blake looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Blake misses with a body punch.
Blake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dredd is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blake.
Blake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dredd's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dredd blocks an elbow strike from Blake.
Blake trying to land knees to the body.
Blake scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake lands a nice elbow. #T4#
Dredd misses with a body punch.
Dredd tries to throw a body punch but Blake avoids it by throwing Dredd back against the cage.
Blake throws a head punch that misses.
Blake lands a hook that snaps the head of Dredd backwards.
Dredd lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dredd blocking some punches.
Blake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dredd lands a right hand.
Blake lands an elbow that stopped Dredd in his tracks for a moment.
Dredd can't find room to land a body shot as Blake controls the action.
Blake missing with knees to the body.
Dredd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blake misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Dredd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blake.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blake.
Nice body punch from Dredd.
Blake is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Dredd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dredd takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Blake dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A shot to the liver by Blake. Beautiful body shot.
Blake thuds his right hand into Dredd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dredd counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dredd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blake tries to clinch up but Dredd circles away and keeps his distance.
Dredd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blake.
Dredd lands a lovely overhand right.
Dredd misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd throws the kick towards the body but Blake avoids it.
Blake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
An inside leg kick from Dredd misses.
Blake lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Dredd dodges the punch combination from Blake.
Blake lands with a straight right. Dredd didn't see that one coming.
Blake throws an off balance right hand
and Dredd counters with an outside leg kick.
Blake is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Blake misses with a looping right.
Danny Blake is winning the standup battle so far.
Blake misses with a straight left.
Dredd throws a leg kick but Blake moved away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Dredd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blake has a couple of punches blocked by Dredd.
Dredd lands a left hand.
Blake misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Blake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blake landing knees to the head.
A hook to the body from Dredd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dredd scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dredd.
Dredd dodges an elbow strike from Blake.
Dredd working aggressively here.
Dredd misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blake.
Dredd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dredd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dredd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dredd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blake's elbow.
Dredd misses with a body punch.
Blake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blake lands with a right to the head.
Blake scores with a shoulder strike.
Dredd creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dredd blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Dredd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
Dredd has a couple of punches blocked by Blake.
Dredd misses with a punch to the body.
Dredd lands with a short shot to the head.
Dredd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dredd scores with a shoulder strike.
Dredd misses with a body punch.
Dredd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dredd digs a right hand into Blake's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blake's gas tank.
Dredd lands with a short shot to the head.
Dredd pushes Blake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dredd misses with a punch on the inside.
Blake takes a shot to the head.
Dredd lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Dredd scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake misses with an elbow over the top.
Dredd tries to throw a body punch but Blake avoids it by throwing Dredd back against the cage.
Blake trying to land knees to the body.
Blake's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Dredd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
Dredd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blake pushes off an throws an elbow but Dredd leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dredd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dredd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Dredd.
Dredd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
Dredd digs a right hand into Blake's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blake's gas tank.
Dredd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blake.
Dredd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
Brock Dredd seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dredd trying to land knees to the body.
Dredd lands with a light punch inside.
Dredd lands with a left to the head.
Blake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dredd tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Dredd.
Dredd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dredd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#Blake is rocked!
Dredd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Dredd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Blake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Blake looks to throw a body kick
and Dredd counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brock Dredd!
After winning the bout, Brock Dredd thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 1102 Ilmarinen vs Collins
Date: Oct 06, 2024

#R1#
Moore avoids the body shot from Camden.
Camden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Moore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Moore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Camden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Camden looks to land a combination but Moore avoids it well.
Camden checks a leg kick.
Moore checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Moore on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Camden looks for the body kick but Moore saw that one coming.
Moore scores with a jab. Camden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Moore pivots, looking for a leg kick but Camden is out of range and Moore settles back down. #CL2#
Moore has managed to clinch.
Moore is pushing Camden up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hook to the body lands for Moore.
Camden lands with a short shot to the head.
Camden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moore is trying to push Camden away but Camden has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moore wants to break free but Camden has control. #T1#
Moore tries to work over Camden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moore wants to break free but Camden has control.
Nice body punch from Moore.
Camden misses with an elbow strike.
Camden looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moore tries a body shot but Camden blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Camden fails to land.
Camden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moore avoids it.
Camden lands a right hand.
Camden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Our sources have told us that Camden has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Moore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moore wants to get back to striking at distance but Camden won't allow it. #BC2#
Moore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Camden counters by clinching up.
Moore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moore stalling against the cage. #T2#
Moore wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Camden has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Moore wants to get back to striking at distance but Camden won't allow it.
Moore wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moore tries to circle away but Camden has him pinned against the cage.
Camden landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camden's elbow.
Moore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moore can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Moore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Camden slips a jab from Moore.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moore misses with a series of wild punches.
Camden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moore throws a fast counter high kick but Camden manages to duck under it in time.
Moore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camden.#T3#
Moore pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Camden back to the cage. Moore follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A telegraphed right hand from Moore misses the target.
Camden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Camden is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Moore moves into range and clinches up with Camden.
Knees in the clinch landing for Camden. #BC2#
Moore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on Camden's shoulder, as Camden tries to avoid the shot.
Camden staying out of range there.
Camden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moore throws a hook but Camden avoids it easily.
Moore moves forwards but Camden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Moore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moore only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Moore misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore avoids the head kick by Camden. #T4#
Camden connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moore's hands.
Moore swats away the attempt to clinch by Camden.#CL#
Camden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Camden missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Moore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moore throws a jab but it's blocked by Camden.
Camden wants to clinch up but Moore keeps it at a distance.
Camden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moore scores with a hook.
Camden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moores jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Moore scores with a jab to the head.
Moore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Angelo Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moore misses with a looping left.
Camden takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
Moore missing with a left hand there. Camden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Angelo Moore will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Camden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moore slips a straight right by Camden.
Moore was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Camden lands with a good body shot.
Angelo Moore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Moore moves into the clinch successfully.
Camden lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Moore breaks the clinch.
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on Camden's shoulder, as Camden tries to avoid the shot.
Camden throws a body punch but Moore moves out of range. #CL#
Camden closes the distance and clinches.
Camden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moore's efforts to push away.
Moore tries to break the clinch but Camden is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Camden lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moore's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moore letting Camden take a breather here.#T1#
Camden is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Camden lands an elbow inside that Moore shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Angelo Moore has been cut.
Camden looking to stall.
Moore tries to break the clinch but Camden is controlling the position.
Moore misses with a punch to the body.
Camden lands a nice elbow.
Moore takes a knee to the side of the body.
Moore wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Camden has him pressed against the cage.
Moore is trying to force a seperation but Camden has the dominant position.
Camden slowing the pace effectively.
Moore is trying to push Camden away but Camden has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Moore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Camden misses.
Moore throws out a counter right but Camden avoids it with no problem.
Moore moves out of range of the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Moore scores with a four punch combination!
Camden looks to throw the jab but Moore is out of range. #T2#
Moore throws a hook but Camden avoids it easily.
Camden seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Camden lands a right hook to the body.
Camden lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moore has time to react.
Camden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moore.
Camden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moore defending well as Camden loads up on a big left hand.
Camden slips a straight right by Moore.
Camden moves away from the strike by Moore. #CL#
Camden closes the distance and clinches.
Camden has Moore pressed against the cage, preventing Moore from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jaco Camden has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Camden lands an uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Angelo Moore's cut even more.
Moore working hard to break the clinch.
Camden content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Camden.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Camden takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Camden landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Moore blocks the elbow strike.
Moore is trying to push Camden away but Camden has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Camden gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Camden keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moore's efforts to push away.
Moore is trying to break the clinch but Camden is controlling him.#BC2#
Moore breaks the clinch.
Moore goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camden.
Camden misses with a low kick.
That kick from Moore tenderised Camden's leg. Camden is trying to keep his angry face on.
Camden thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moore! But no joy.#CL#
Camden has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Moore breaks the clinch.
Moore throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Camden counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Moore tries to break free but Camden pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Moore's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Moore breaks from the clinch.
Camden clobbers Moore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore throws a big shot that misses.
Moore connects with an inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Camden.
Camden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?#CL#
Camden moves into the clinch.
Moore tries to stall but Camden uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Camden is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Camden has Moore pressed against the cage, preventing Moore from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camden misses with an elbow over the top.
Camden prevents a body shot from Moore.
Moore wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moore is trying to break the clinch but Camden has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaco Camden dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Angelo Moore's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Moore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moore 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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Camden checks a leg kick.
Moore throws a jab but it's blocked by Camden.
Camden throws a leg kick but Moore checks it.
Moore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moore lands a nice shot to the body.
Moore swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moore looks to land a body kick but Camden moved away.
Moore misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Camden moves into the clinch.
Moore working hard to break the clinch.
Moore tries to work over Camden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camden lands an elbow that stopped Moore in his tracks for a moment.
Moore lands a hook that snaps the head of Camden backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Moore breaks the clinch.
Camden lands the left hand.#CUT#The cut above Angelo Moore's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Camden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore is looking to chop away at Camden's legs.
Moore looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Camden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Camden tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Moore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Camden has closed the distance and engaged Moore in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Camden.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Moore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Camden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moore.#CL#
Camden closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Camden obliges.
Camden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Moore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Camden throws out a leg kick but Moore moves out of range and Camden only half commits.
Moore staying out of range there.
Moore avoids the body shot from Camden.
Camden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Camden.
Camden throws a shot from downtown. Moore moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Camden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camden throws a head kick but Moore moves out of range.
A left lands for Camden.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore connects with the punch.
Camden slips a straight right by Moore.
Camden digs a good hook to Moore's body.
Camden misses with the combination.
Moore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Moore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on Camden's shoulder, as Camden tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Camden lands.
Camden doesn't manage to clinch there - Moore circles away.
Camden throws a low kick but it's checked well by Moore.#CL2#
Moore moves into the clinch successfully.
Moore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moore'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.#T3#
Moore wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Moore manages to break the clinch.
Camden moves in looking to clinch but Moore pushes him off.
Camden takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Moore misses.
Camden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Moore checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Camden misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Camden blocks the leg kick.
Moore lands a jab to the nose.
Moore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Camden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Camden staying out of range there.
Moore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camden.
Camden tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Moore manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Camden clinches with his opponent. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Camden.
Camden lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Moore manages to break the clinch.
Camden throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Moore's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Moore closes the distance and clinches.
Moore is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Camden stalls.
Camden lands an elbow inside that Moore shrugs off.
Camden blocking some punches.
Camden crunches a lovely knee into Moore's ribcage.
Camden stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Camden pressing his opponent against the cage.
Camden gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Camden scores with an uppercut up the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jaco Camden.
I think Camden has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: GAMMA#1099 Cleever v Hanson
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Karokaro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karokaro misses with a few strikes there.
Karokaro tries a head kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haze .
Haze swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haze throws a wild body kick that Karokaro sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Karokaro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haze takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karokaro throws the left hand but Haze avoids the punch easily.
Karokaro swinging wildly here.
Haze misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze throws a looping overhand right but Karokaro ducks down to avoid it.
Haze throws a body kick that misses
enabling Karokaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Karokaro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haze digs a good body shot into Karokaro's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karokaro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Haze takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haze fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karokaro avoids it really well and circles away.
Karokaro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Haze lands a right hook to the body.
Haze misses with a hook
and Karokaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haze throws an overhand right that lands on Karokaro's shoulder, as Karokaro tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Karokaro.
Haze scores with a nice right hand.
Karokaro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice jab there from Karokaro.
Haze looks to land a right hand but Karokaro moved out of range.#T2#
Haze throws a body kick that misses
and Karokaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Karokaro connects with a solid leg kick.
Haze looks to score with a jab to the body but Karokaro is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karokaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karokaro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Haze shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Karokaro's guard.#SUB#
Haze drops back, looking for a kneebar! Karokaro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Karokaro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Karokaro! #REVB##SU2#
Karokaro decides to stand back up. Karokaro steps back and let's Haze get back to his feet.
Haze lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karokaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Karokaro throws a counter combo.
Karokaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haze .
Haze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
The fighters circling - Haze throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haze stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karokaro.
Karokaro misses with a low kick as Haze jumps back.
Haze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karokaro.
Haze misses with an uppercut. Karokaro saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Karokaro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Karokaro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Karokaro closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Haze shoots and misses
and Karokaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haze throws a lazy uppercut
and Karokaro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Haze avoids a kick to the body.
Haze throws a sloppy head kick and Karokaro moves out of range easily.
Haze throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haze misses with a body shot.
Karokaro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darryl Haze . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Karokaro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haze connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karokaro scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karokaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haze .
Darryl Haze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karokaro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Haze looks to throw a body kick
and Karokaro counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Haze feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Karokaro pushes Haze off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Haze needs to keep his hands up - Karokaro had a free shot at his head there.
Haze ducks under a wild hook from Karokaro.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karokaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haze .
Haze lands with a nice body kick.
A jab lands there for Karokaro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Karokaro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Haze lands a glancing blow to the side of Karokaro's head.
Karokaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karokaro tries to land a leg kick but Haze saw it coming and moves away.
Haze fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karokaro avoids it really well and circles away.
Karokaro throws a counter combo.
Karokaro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haze .
Haze tries to land a body kick
and Karokaro counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze misses with a low kick.
Karokaro connects with a nice looking jab.
Haze works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Roberto Karokaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karokaro. Haze does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Karokaro blocks the leg kick.
Karokaro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Karokaro pushes Haze away with a front kick.
Haze misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Haze backs off Karokaro throws a huge counter combo but Haze manages to avoid it all.
Haze drops his hands momentarily and Karokaro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Haze lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Haze .
Karokaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Karokaro slips under a jab from Haze .
Karokaro flicks out a counter leg kick but Haze steps away.
Karokaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haze misses with a straight right.
Karokaro blocks a leg kick.
Karokaro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Haze throws a lazy uppercut
and Karokaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roberto Karokaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haze . Karokaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Karokaro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Haze throws a looping overhand right but Karokaro ducks down to avoid it.
Karokaro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Haze gets a double leg takedown into Karokaro's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karokaro is looking to stand up but Haze isn't so interested in that idea. #T2##ES2#
Karokaro pushes Haze off and scrambles back to his feet.
Haze throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karokaro counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Karokaro.
Karokaro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC2#Haze is rocked!
Karokaro lands with a straight right. Haze didn't see that one coming.
Oh Haze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haze misses with a body punch
and Karokaro scores with a counter punch that sends Haze to the canvas! Karokaro smells blood - he's punishing Haze with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Haze has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Karokaro!

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