Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: C309: Cheese vs Apollo
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1#
Rome fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rome throws the left hand but Kasamsun avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kasamsun on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kasamsun lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rome backs up against the cage.
Kasamsun misses with a left hand
and Rome connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kasamsun misses with an uppercut. Rome saw that one coming.#CL2#
Rome moves into the clinch.
Kasamsun drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rome pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kasamsun scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kasamsun throws a shot from downtown. Rome moves away and avoids it.
Kasamsun scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rome closes the distance and clinches up with Kasamsun, looking for a takedown. Rome pushes Kasamsun against the cage but Kasamsun circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rome takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasamsun throws a hook but Rome blocks it.#T1#
Rome defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kasamsun.
Rome misses with a looping left.
Kasamsun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rome goes for a double leg but Kasamsun avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kasamsun continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Kasamsun misses the target.
Irong Kasamsun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Rome.
Rome looks for a takedown but Kasamsun sprawls well.
Kasamsun comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kasamsun listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Kasamsun's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Rome closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rome is pressing down on Kasamsun's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kasamsun is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Rome is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kasamsun defends it well. #SUB2#
Rome is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kasamsun sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB2#
Rome is looking for a kimura here.
Rome is thwarting Kasamsun's attempts to control the position.
Rome works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Rome swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kasamsun is now in Rome's guard. A big mistake from Rome there, giving up the dominant position! #T3##SUB2#
Kasamsun avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kasamsun cracks Rome with a solid left hand.
Kasamsun is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Rome has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rome throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kasamsun looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasamsun's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rome has momentary wrist control but Kasamsun slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Kasamsun got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rome has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kasamsun has managed to get both his arms back between Rome's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Rome is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kasamsun defends well.
Kasamsun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Kasamsun slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rome tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Kasamsun stalls from top position.
Rome is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kasamsun off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Rome is looking for a choke. Kasamsun gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Kasamsun manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Kasamsun is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Rome is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kasamsun is aware though and is defending well.
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#
A lazy left from Kasamsun finds it's target.
Rome rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kasamsun counters with a straight right hand.
Kasamsun misses with a straight right.
Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rome as he avoids it easily.
A jab from Kasamsun finds it's way through Rome's defenses.
Kasamsun tries to clinch but Rome moves out of range.
Kasamsun moves in looking to clinch but Rome pushes him off.
Rome is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kasamsun stuffs the takedown.
Kasamsun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rome can do to turn this around?
Kasamsun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rome throws out a counter right but Kasamsun avoids it with no problem.
Rome shoots in looking for a takedown. Kasamsun tries to sprawl out of it but Rome keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kasamsun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rome swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kasamsun swinging wildly here.
Rome blocks a jab.#T1#
Kasamsun shoots in but Rome avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Kasamsun shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kasamsun showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Rome looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rome moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rome throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kasamsun wants to control from the top but Rome keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rome looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kasamsun postures up in Rome's guard and throws a big left but Rome blocks it. #T2#
Kasamsun connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Rome is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kasamsun scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rome lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kasamsun has Rome pulled in close to control his posture.
Rome trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rome advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Rome looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rome is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T3#
Kasamsun keeping full guard, as Rome tries to pass.
Rome works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rome is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rome is looking to pass Kasamsun's guard but actually Kasamsun recovers to full guard.
Rome stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kasamsun swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kasamsun seems keen to control Rome's posture.
Kasamsun is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are battling for position here. Rome manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Rome is looking for a triangle but Kasamsun pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Rome had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kasamsun defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasamsun is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Irong Kasamsun dominated that second round.
That's time! 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#
Kasamsun ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Rome changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kasamsun looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Rome tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rome is looking to take a break and control but Kasamsun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rome is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kasamsun is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rome is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kasamsun has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Rome wants to control for a moment but Kasamsun uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Rome works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Rome swings around for an armbar but Kasamsun sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rome's guard.
Kasamsun is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kasamsun sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Rome working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kasamsun has passed into half guard!
Kasamsun trying to control from half guard but Rome is working away. #T2#
Kasamsun takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kasamsun trying to control from half guard but Rome is working away.
Kasamsun performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rome tries to roll over but Kasamsun keeps him under control.
Kasamsun lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rome is staying active underneath Kasamsun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rome is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Kasamsun perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kasamsun passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rome!
Kasamsun wants to control the pace but Rome is squirming around nicely.
Kasamsun lands a heavy elbow.
Curtis Rome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rome is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kasamsun working Rome over with strikes here.
Rome gets back to half guard.
Rome is not content to let Kasamsun control the position.
Kasamsun controlling the pace. #T4##SUB2#
Rome is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kasamsun pulls his head out easily.
Kasamsun winds up and cracks Rome with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rome tries to roll over but Kasamsun keeps him under control.
Rome slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kasamsun seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Irong Kasamsun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Rome is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kasamsun defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rome has his foot on Kasamsun's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kasamsun works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Irong Kasamsun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kasamsun, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irong Kasamsun!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Irong Kasamsun waved his t-shirt featuring Stoner's Killer Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: STRIKE! 18
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1#
Amadaus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maul.
Amadaus feints and then cracks Maul's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maul down.
Amadaus tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Maul has managed to clinch.
Amadaus has a couple of punches blocked by Maul.
Maul landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Amadaus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Amadaus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amadaus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maul leaning against his opponent.
Maul stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Amadaus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amadaus misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Maul.
Amadaus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Amadaus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amadaus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amadaus.
Maul is looking to control Amadaus's arms but Amadaus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maul has his back to the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Amadaus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Amadaus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maul tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maul.
Amadaus prevents a body shot from Maul.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maul.
Amadaus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Amadaus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maul creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maul trying to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Amadaus.
Maul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amadaus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Amadaus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maul trying to land knees to the body.
Amadaus gets through Maul's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Amadaus presses Maul against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amadaus presses Maul against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Amadaus with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Maul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Amadaus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amadaus blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Amadaus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Amadaus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Amadaus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maul.
Amadaus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amadaus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maul with a body shot.
Amadaus blocks the body kick.
Amadaus throws a head kick that misses.
Maul moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Amadaus misses with a straight left.
Maul gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Amadaus counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Amadaus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maul looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Amadaus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Amadaus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maul moves in looking to clinch but Amadaus pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nevez Amadaus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Amadaus throws a head kick but Maul moves out of range.
Maul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maul wants to clinch.
Amadaus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tang Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maul lands a two punch combo.
Maul takes a swing at Amadaus's ribcage but misses.
Maul fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amadaus throws a head kick that misses.
Maul tries to clinch but Amadaus moves out of range.
Maul throws a nice looking combination but Amadaus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amadaus misses with a few strikes there.
Amadaus misses the jab.
Amadaus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Amadaus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maul takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Maul scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Maul fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Maul scores with a jab.
Maul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amadaus.
Maul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maul bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Amadaus's head.
A head kick misses from Amadaus.
Maul lands with a right hand.
Amadaus lands an overhand right.
Amadaus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maul on the side of the head.
Amadaus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Amadaus.
A punch lands to the side of Maul 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Maul closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
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!
Amadaus misses with a punch on the inside.
Amadaus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maul.
Maul trying to control the position but instead, Amadaus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maul into the ropes.
Amadaus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maul's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nevez Amadaus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Amadaus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maul lands a right hand.
Maul stalling in the clinch but Amadaus improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amadaus.
Amadaus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maul is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Amadaus is keeping busy.
Amadaus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Amadaus fails to land.
Amadaus misses with the head strike.
Maul lands an elbow just above Amadaus 's eye.
Amadaus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Amadaus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maul has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maul unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amadaus.
Amadaus blocks a body shot from Maul.
Amadaus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maul misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amadaus 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.

A close second round but Nevez Amadaus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Maul's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Maul misses with a kick to the body.
Amadaus misses with an uppercut. Maul saw that one coming.
Maul stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amadaus.
Maul scores with a leg kick.
Amadaus scores with a shot to the body.
Amadaus misses with an uppercut. Maul saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Maul there.
Tang Maul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Amadaus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maul explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Maul staying out of range there.
Amadaus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
Maul connects with a right hand. Amadaus shakes it off.
Amadaus slips under a jab.
Maul lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maul slips under a jab from Amadaus.
Maul wants to clinch.
Maul throws a wild body kick that Amadaus sees coming a mile off.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Amadaus misses the target.
Maul tries to land a front kick but Amadaus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maul takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Amadaus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Amadaus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maul doesn't seem bothered though.
Amadaus misses with a head kick.
Maul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amadaus.
Amadaus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maul cracks a nice hook into Amadaus's ribs.#CL#
Maul has managed to clinch.
Maul tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Amadaus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maul backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amadaus lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Amadaus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maul is looking to control Amadaus's arms but Amadaus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maul has his back to the ropes.
Maul lands a right hand that snaps the head of Amadaus backwards.
Maul working aggressively here.
Amadaus lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Amadaus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amadaus scores with a shot to the side of Maul's head.
Maul wants to stall.
Amadaus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maul blocking some punches.
Maul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amadaus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maul is looking to control Amadaus's arms but Amadaus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maul has his back to the ropes.
Maul's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Amadaus lands with a short shot to the head.
Amadaus misses with some punches. #BC2#
Amadaus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amadaus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maul.
Maul throws a jab but it's blocked by Amadaus.
Amadaus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maul with a body shot.
Maul tries to clinch
and Amadaus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nevez Amadaus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Amadaus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Amadaus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nevez Amadaus!
Nevez Amadaus managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, 30th Century Beer Store, into his post fight interview.

Event: GAMMA#1064 Radu v Janko
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Mandiang sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mandiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mandiang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dancer under the eye.
Mandiang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dancer.
Mandiang throws a sloppy head kick and Dancer moves out of range easily.
A jab from Mandiang misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mandiang crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dancer - the referee stops the clock and Mandiang gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dancer. Mandiang manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dancer misses with a head kick.
Mandiang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mandiang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dancer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mandiang! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Mandiang misses the target.
Good leg kick by Dancer.
Dancer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mandiang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dancer misses the jab.
Dancer throws a head kick that misses.
Mandiang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dancer throws a hook to the side of Mandiang's head but Mandiang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dancer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dancer moves out of range of the strikes.
Mandiang takes a swing at Dancer's ribcage but misses.
Dancer on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Dancer moves in looking to clinch but Mandiang pushes him off.
Mandiang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mandiang scores with a head kick.
Tom Dancer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dancer throws a jab but it's blocked by Mandiang.
Dancer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mandiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dancer moves away.
Nice body punch from Mandiang.
Dancer throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Dancer moves in looking to clinch but Mandiang pushes him off.
A left lands for Mandiang.
Dancer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dancer walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dancer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mandiang.
Dancer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mandiang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dancer throws out a loose jab but Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dancer swinging wildly here. #T2#
Mandiang with a jab.
Dancer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Mandiang misses the target.
Dancer is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dancer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A cross from Mandiang lands.
Dancer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dancer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Mandiang counters with a nice right hand that sends Dancer toppling to the canvas! Dancer scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mandiang finish him?!#ROC2#Dancer is rocked!
Mandiang throws an uppercut from hell that sends Dancer clean off his feet! He's out cold! Mandiang stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aboubacar Mandiang!
A very excited looking Aboubacar Mandiang 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#1065 Robson v Bond
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Haze delivers a nice body kick.
Haze throws an overhand right that lands on Niaz's shoulder, as Niaz tries to avoid the shot.
Jab by Haze .
Haze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Niaz.
Haze darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Haze misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Niaz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Haze is trying to control but can't.
Haze regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Haze has an active guard here but Niaz has managed to pass into half guard.
Niaz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Niaz is looking to take a break and control but Haze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Niaz seems to be looking for submissions.
Haze wants to control but Niaz is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Haze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Niaz wants to pass to mount but Haze is defending the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Niaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Haze sees it coming and defends easily.
Haze is looking to improve his position.
Haze is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Niaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Niaz's back!
Niaz is really stuck here.
Haze is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Niaz up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haze has the hooks in. Niaz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Niaz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Haze 's guard. Nice work there by Niaz. #T3##SUB#
Haze looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Haze bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Niaz's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Niaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haze defends well.
Haze wants to control from the top but Niaz keeps moving. #SUB2#
Niaz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Haze has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Niaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haze pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Niaz is refusing to be controlled, as Haze sits in half guard.
Haze scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Haze controlling the pace.
Niaz wants to control but Haze is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Niaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haze pulls his head out easily.
Haze throwing shots but Niaz is blocking nicely.
Haze working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darryl Haze dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Niaz is defended easily by Haze .
Niaz slips a jab from Haze .
Niaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Niaz wants to clinch up but Haze keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Haze looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Niaz!
Haze trying to control the action but Niaz is working from the bottom.
Niaz taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haze cracks Niaz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Niaz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Haze 's best efforts.#T1#
Niaz wants to control but Haze is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Niaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haze .
Haze is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Niaz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Niaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Haze landing some decent shots from guard.
Haze throws a strike but Niaz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Haze keeping full guard, as Niaz tries to pass.
Haze trying to control the position. #T2#
Haze is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Niaz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Haze working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Niaz has passed into half guard!
Haze wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Haze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Niaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Haze does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Haze is trying to control but can't.
Niaz is controlling the pace.
Niaz prevents Haze from improving his position.
Darryl Haze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Niaz is trying to work for a kimura but Haze is defending well. #T4#
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.
Haze wants to get back to full guard.
Haze is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Niaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Niaz's back!
Haze trying to control.
Haze lands a shot to the body.
Haze has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Niaz.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haze is looking to control Niaz but Niaz is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darryl Haze dominated that second round.
That's time! Haze 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Haze misses with a hook. Niaz ducked under it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Haze scores with a four punch combination!
Haze misses with a right hand #TD2#
so Niaz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Haze is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Niaz defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haze is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Niaz has his feet on Haze 's thighs here. He's pushed Haze off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Haze screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Niaz!
After winning the bout, Dick Niaz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CCC 31 : Wilder vs Oren
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Tarlah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Liu scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Liu.
Liu throws a leg kick which misses Tarlah's front leg but catches the back leg as Tarlah tries to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liu.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Liu.
Tarlah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Liu.
Liu looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarlah is just out of range.
Tarlah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Liu defends it well.
Liu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tarlah moves out of range of the leg kick from Liu.
Tarlah is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Liu throws a right hand that misses
and Liu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Liu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Liu scores with a one two! Tarlah had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tarlah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tarlah takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Liu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tarlah.
It seemed like Tarlah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Liu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tarlah. Tarlah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Tarlah is rocked!
Tarlah looks up at the clock. Bad move! Liu lands a right hand from hell, dropping Tarlah. Liu pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jun Liu!
Jun Liu managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Stoner's Killer Apparel, into his post fight interview.

Event: HZN 22 Collins v Oneil
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Maitonaama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maitonaama is looking to counter the offense by Mesquita and move into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mesquita. Maitonaama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maitonaama half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mesquita swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mesquita throws a hook but Maitonaama blocks it.
Maitonaama half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Aslak Maitonaama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maitonaama keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maitonaama with a jab.
Maitonaama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maitonaama scores with a punch to the head.
Maitonaama digs a good hook to Mesquita's body.
Mesquita takes a swing at Maitonaama's ribcage but misses.
Maitonaama takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maitonaama has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gumburcules Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Maitonaama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mesquita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maitonaama was well out of range. Poor timing from Mesquita.
Maitonaama slaps away a takedown attempt from Mesquita, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maitonaama moves away from the strike by Mesquita.
Maitonaama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mesquita throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Maitonaama cracks Mesquita with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big left from Maitonaama misses.
Mesquita drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maitonaama defends it well.
Mesquita throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maitonaama. Mesquita does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mesquita changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Maitonaama is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maitonaama ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mesquita moves away.
Mesquita thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maitonaama throws a hook but Mesquita avoids it easily.
Mesquita thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maitonaama fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Mesquita.
A swing and a miss from Maitonaama.
Mesquita with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maitonaama to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Mesquita looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mesquita keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maitonaama keeps working. #SUB2#
Mesquita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maitonaama trying to control here.
Maitonaama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mesquita.
Maitonaama trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Maitonaama has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maitonaama wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Maitonaama is refusing to be controlled, as Mesquita sits in half guard.
Mesquita is thwarting Maitonaama's attempts to control the position.
Mesquita looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Maitonaama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Maitonaama defends the submission attempt.
Maitonaama keeping control of the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maitonaama is staying active underneath Mesquita, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maitonaama trying to control here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mesquita throws a strike but Maitonaama avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Maitonaama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Mesquita has gone for a leg lock! Maitonaama slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mesquita's guard.#REVR#
Mesquita controls Maitonaama momentarily but Maitonaama frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vitor Mesquita 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#
Maitonaama throws a lazy right hand but Mesquita sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maitonaama moves away from the strike by Mesquita.
Mesquita has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mesquita there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maitonaama misses with a hook #TD2#
and Mesquita counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maitonaama won't be happy with that.
Maitonaama is looking to get back to his feet here but Mesquita is keeping cool and he's managed to take Maitonaama's back.
Our spies down at at New York Public Gym inform us that Mesquita has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Maitonaama showing good submission defense here.
Maitonaama is keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB2#
Mesquita working for the choke. #T1#
Mesquita gets his hands free as Maitonaama looks to control. #SUB2#
Mesquita is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mesquita trying to control momentarily. #SUB2#
Maitonaama fending off the submission attempt from Mesquita. #SUB2#
Mesquita working for a choke but Maitonaama is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Mesquita is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Maitonaama is defending well though. Mesquita let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Maitonaama defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Maitonaama scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Maitonaama wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mesquita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maitonaama is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a triangle but Maitonaama pushes his legs off easily.
Maitonaama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Maitonaama from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking for a guillotine here but Maitonaama defends easily.
Maitonaama with a nice head shot there.
Mesquita keeping full guard, as Maitonaama tries to pass.
Maitonaama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mesquita works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maitonaama throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maitonaama scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Maitonaama working some strikes from top position.
Maitonaama trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mesquita manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maitonaama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maitonaama is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Maitonaama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita throwing strikes but missing.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Maitonaama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vitor Mesquita will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Mesquita is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maitonaama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maitonaama scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maitonaama scores with the left hand. Mesquita knows he should have avoided that one.
Mesquita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mesquita looks to land a right hand but Maitonaama moved out of range.
Maitonaama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maitonaama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mesquita manages to avoid it.#TD#
Maitonaama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Maitonaama won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here.
Vitor Mesquita has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maitonaama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maitonaama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Still in half guard, Maitonaama seems content to control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maitonaama lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mesquita gets back to full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Mesquita throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mesquita bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maitonaama's guard. #REVB#
Mesquita trying to control but Maitonaama is working from the bottom.
Maitonaama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mesquita throwing strikes from guard but Maitonaama blocks nicely.
Mesquita passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Mesquita tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Maitonaama wants to get back to his feet.
Maitonaama can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Mesquita working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maitonaama prevents Mesquita from moving into mount. #T3#
Maitonaama struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Mesquita tries for a kimura but Maitonaama is defending well. #SUB2#
Mesquita working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Mesquita goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maitonaama has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mesquita but great work by Maitonaama.#T4##SUB#
Maitonaama looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maitonaama is trying to move to mount but Mesquita reverses beautifully and ends up in Maitonaama's guard.
Maitonaama is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up.
Maitonaama is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mesquita is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita preventing the sweep.
Maitonaama keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Aslak Maitonaama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vitor Mesquita is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mesquita controlling from the top position.

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 Aslak Maitonaama.
I think Mesquita 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitor Mesquita!

Event: HZN 22 Collins v Oneil
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Redman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brovarnik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brovarnik motions for Redman to come forward. Brovarnik throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Redman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brovarnik tries to roll over but Redman keeps him under control.
Redman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've been hearing that Redman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Redman working over Brovarnik with some ground and pound. Brovarnik looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Brovarnik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brovarnik wants to improve his position but Redman is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brovarnik is pressing down on Redman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Redman landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Brovarnik has his feet on Redman's thighs here. He's pushed Redman off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Redman screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexei Brovarnik!

Event: OFK 405 -
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clark misses with a hook.
Clark feints and then cracks Nyla's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nyla down.
Clark throws a hook but Nyla avoids it easily.#CL#
Nyla moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Nyla as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nyla.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nyla.
Nyla effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Clark.
A short uppercut from Nyla.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nyla.
Nyla gets underhooks to prevent Clark's takedown attempt.
Clark throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nyla working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clark.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clark.
Clark lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Clark fails to land. #T1#
Nyla misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nyla working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Clark misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nyla.
Clark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nyla leaning his opponent against the cage.
Clark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nyla blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nyla.
A head punch on the inside from Nyla fails to land.
Come on Nyla - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nyla lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nyla lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nyla.
Clark tries for a takedown but Nyla manages to get underhooks.
Nyla lands a nice uppercut.
Nyla misses with the head strike. #T2#
Nyla throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clarks head. #ROC#Clark is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nyla prevents Clark from breaking the clinch.
Clark misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Nyla.
Clark is still on wobbly legs! Can Nyla finish him?
A short right from Nyla on the inside.
Clark misses with a body punch.
Nyla lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Clark to his knees! Nyla keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Nyla!

Event: SYN 1070 Sergey vs Anton
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Camden slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
BÃ©liveau takes one on the button.
BÃ©liveau avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Camden throws a lazy right hand but BÃ©liveau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Camden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Camden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Camden just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBÃ©liveau.
Camden moves in looking to clinch but BÃ©liveau pushes him off.
It appears BÃ©liveau was looking to counter with a kick there.
Camden throws a leg kick
and BÃ©liveau counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Camden thinking.
Camden tries to clinch there but BÃ©liveau circles away.
Jaco Camden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camden pivots, looking for a leg kick but BÃ©liveau is out of range and Camden settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camden throws out a powerful jab.
Camden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
BÃ©liveau paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
BÃ©liveau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
BÃ©liveau is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Camden throws an ugly left hook that misses
and BÃ©liveau counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Jaco Camden has been cut.
BÃ©liveau explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
BÃ©liveau misses with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Camden.
Camden cracks BÃ©liveau with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Camden wants to clinch but BÃ©liveau slips to the side
and BÃ©liveau counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Camden throws a right and a left that both miss.
BÃ©liveau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camden.
Camden misses with a straight left.
BÃ©liveau swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
BÃ©liveau scores with a shot to the body.
Camden throws a front kick aimed at BÃ©liveau's knee but BÃ©liveau avoids it well.
BÃ©liveau checks a leg kick. #T2#
BÃ©liveau with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Camden to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BÃ©liveau moves out of range of the strikes.
BÃ©liveau lands an overhand right.
Camden has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by BÃ©liveau.
Camden looks winded!#KD#
BÃ©liveau cracks Camden with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. BÃ©liveau has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Camden to stand back up!#ROC#Camden is rocked!
BÃ©liveau throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camden stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Camden is still on wobbly legs! Can BÃ©liveau finish him?
BÃ©liveau takes a swing at Camden's ribcage but misses.
Camden seems to have recovered his senses.
BÃ©liveau throws a shot to the body.
Crack! A monster head kick from BÃ©liveau and Camden falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by BÃ©liveau!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). LÃ©opold BÃ©liveau!
During a confident post fight interview, LÃ©opold BÃ©liveau thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Dreth vs McGee
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1#
Roy moves away from the strike by Hassan.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Roy slips the punch.
Roy tries a quick counter leg kick but Hassan is wise to it.
Hassan is looking to clinch but Roy is avoiding it.
Hassan throws a jab when Roy was well out of range.
Hassan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roy's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hassan. Roy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hassan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roy.
Roy avoids the body shot from Hassan.
Roy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab, jab by Hassan - just one landing.
Hassan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Roy.#ROC2#Hassan is rocked!
We've been informed that Roy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hassan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Roy counters with a good low kick that Hassan was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hassan misses the shot to the body.
Roy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hassan throws a body shot but no joy.
Roy with a nice calf kick.#T1#
Hassan clobbers Roy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hassan loads up on a big right hand but Roy slips the punch.
Hassan throws an off balance right hand
and Roy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Hassan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roy drops his hands momentarily and Hassan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hassan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Roy counters with a huge right that knocks Hassan out cold! Roy is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Roy!
Rob Roy thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#1061 Sitsongrit v Katsu
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Sojka misses with a wild combination.
Sojka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jomoney.
A little feinted left hand from Jomoney on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jomoney connects with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jomoney takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Sojka. Those never looked like landing.
Sojka lands with a nice body punch.
Jomoney looks to throw the jab but Sojka is out of range.
Jomoney ducks under a wild hook from Sojka.
Sojka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jomoney throws a hook to the side of Sojka's head but Sojka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Jomoney closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sojka did well to prevent Jomoney getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jomoney seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sojka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jomoney prevents Sojka from standing back up.
We've been hearing that Jomoney has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jomoney is looking to take a break and control but Sojka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jomoney in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Albert Sojka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jomoney lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Jomoney misses its intended target.
Ivan Jomoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jomoney misses with an uppercut. Sojka saw that one coming.
Jomoney misses with a straight right.
Sojka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jomoney's hands.
Sojka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sojka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sojka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sojka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sojka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jomoney.#T2#
Sojka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sojka scores with a nice strike.
Jomoney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sojka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jomoney misses with a left hand
and Sojka counters with a right hand to the body.
Jomoney tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sojka defends well and Jomoney ends up having to push Sojka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sojka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jomoney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sojka misses with some punches. #TD#
Jomoney lands a takedown into guard.
Jomoney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jomoney stops Sojka from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Sojka uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sojka scores with the left hand. Jomoney knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Jomoney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jomoney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Jomoney misses its intended target.
Jomoney throws a jab but it's blocked by Sojka.
Jomoney slips a jab from Sojka.
Sojka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jomoney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jomoney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sojka misses with a hook.
Sojka misses with a looping right.
Jomoney tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sojka defends well and Jomoney ends up having to push Sojka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Jomoney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jomoney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jomoney is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jomoney is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Jomoney gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Sojka has one foot on Jomoney's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sojka looks to throw the jab but Jomoney is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Sojka.
Sojka throws a jab when Jomoney was well out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T4#
Jomoney throws a right hand that Sojka ducks under and follows up with a left that Sojka also avoids with ease.
Jomoney is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jomoney misses with the combination.
Sojka tests Jomoney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jomoney avoids the body shot from Sojka.
A slow jab from Sojka misses its intended target.
Jomoney getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Sojka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sojka swings for the body but Jomoney moves out of range.
Jomoney ducks under a wild hook from Sojka.
Sojka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut there from Jomoney.
Jomoney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jomoney slips a straight right by Sojka.
Sojka is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jomoney had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sojka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sojka slips a straight right by Jomoney.
Sojka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jomoney.
Jomoney misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Sojka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sojka throws a hook but Jomoney avoids it easily.
Sojka misses with a straight left.
Albert Sojka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jomoney throws a hook to the side of Sojka's head but Sojka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jomoney staying out of range there.
Jomoney takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jomoney throws a lazy right hand but Sojka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sojka swings widly with a right hand
and Jomoney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jomoney throws out a loose jab but Sojka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sojka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jomoney blocks a jab.
Jomoney looks to throw the jab but Sojka is out of range.
Sojka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jomoney on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A lazy left from Jomoney finds it's target.
Sojka lands a jab to Jomoney's midsection.
Sojka looks to score with a jab to the body but Jomoney is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Jomoney tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jomoney shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sojka but Sojka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sojka throws a lazy right hand but Jomoney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jomoney shoots in and drives through. Sojka sprawls well.
Sojka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sojka slips a straight right by Jomoney.#T1#
Jomoney misses with a hook. Sojka ducked under it nicely.
Sojka misses with a looping right.
Jomoney throws a jab when Sojka was well out of range.
Jomoney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Jomoney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sojka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jomoney gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sojka just misses with a punch to the body.
Sojka cracks Jomoney with a good jab.
Jomoney takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sojka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jomoney.
A countering left hand to the body from Sojka misses.
Sojka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jomoney moves away.
Jomoney was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jomoney misses with a looping right.
Sojka connects with a looping right hand.
Jomoney throws a hook but Sojka blocks it.
Sojka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jomoney scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Albert Sojka has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Sojka.
Jomoney misses with a looping left.
Jomoney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Sojka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sojka slips under a jab from Jomoney.
Sojka with a jab.#TD#
Jomoney shoots in and bounces Sojka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jomoney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sojka wants to stand and escape but Jomoney is having none of it.
Sojka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jomoney throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sojka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sojka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jomoney is controlling him. #ES2#
Sojka pushes Jomoney off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sojka misses with a looping right.
Sojka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jomoney.
Sojka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jomoney walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Jomoney misses with a hook
and Sojka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sojka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jomoney.
Sojka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sojka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jomoney lunges at Sojka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sojka's hand.
Sojka looks to throw the jab but Jomoney is out of range.
Jomoney on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sojka throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Jomoney shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sojka is trying to defend but Jomoney finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sojka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, if Jomoney 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.
Jomoney landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Sojka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jomoney tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sojka knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jomoney takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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!
Jomoney working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Sojka is rocked!
Sojka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jomoney scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sojka is still in real trouble! Can Jomoney finish him?
Jomoney lands a big elbow - Sojka is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Jomoney!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Jomoney!
Ivan Jomoney made sure to mention his sponsor, Stoner's Killer Apparel in his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Dredd vs Hall
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Blake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blake throws a body shot but no joy.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tong Panong was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
Tong Panong is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blake connects with an inside leg kick.
Blake lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Tong Panong has Blake up against the cage in a clinch.
Tong Panong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blake is pressed up against the cage. Tong Panong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blake down to the mat. Blake avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tong Panong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Blake lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tong Panong takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Blake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Tong Panong gets tackled into the cage by Blake. Blake maintains the clinch.
Blake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tong Panong avoids it.
Blake missing with knees to the body.
Blake tries to work over Tong Panong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blake avoids the elbow strike from Tong Panong, against the cage.
Tong Panong tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tong Panong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Our sources have told us that Blake has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Tong Panong avoids the elbow strike from Blake, against the cage.
Tong Panong tries to score a body lock takedown but Blake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blake throws a punch but it's blocked by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong is looking to control Blake's arms but Blake gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tong Panong has his back to the cage.
Tong Panong lands a nice elbow.
Tong Panong blocks an elbow strike.
Blake struggles to land a body shot inside as Tong Panong controls his hands.
Tong Panong missing with knees to the body. #T2#
A bit of stalling here from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong crunches a lovely knee into Blake's ribcage.
Blake working aggressively here.
Tong Panong scores with a shot to the side of Blake's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tong Panong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tong Panong looking for a takedown.
Danny Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.#TD2#
Tong Panong lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tong Panong stops Blake from getting back to his feet.
Tong Panong trying to pass the guard but Blake defending well. #SUB2#
Tong Panong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blake has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blake pushes Tong Panong off looking to stand but Tong Panong dives back in and keeps control. #T3##ES#
Blake has one foot on Tong Panong's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL#
Blake moves into the clinch.
Blake throws an elbow but it misses.
Blake lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tong Panong lands a right hand.
Blake tries to land a knee to the head but Tong Panong blocks with his arms.
Blake throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tong Panong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blake blocks it with crossed arms.
Blake trying to land knees to the body.
Blake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tong Panong avoids it.
A nice left hand lands by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blake lands an elbow that stopped Tong Panong in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tong Panong avoids it.
Tong Panong doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Blake can't find room to land a body shot as Tong Panong controls the action.
Tong Panong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blakes head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tong Panong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tong Panong avoids a wild elbow strike from Blake.
Tong Panong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tong Panong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tong Panong is defending well for now.
Blake trying to land knees to the body.
Blake blocks an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blake pushes off an throws an elbow but Tong Panong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tong Panong fails to land.
Blake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Blake landing knees to the body.
Blake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tong Panong is defending well for now.
Blake is pressed up against the cage. Tong Panong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blake down to the mat. Blake avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Blake dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Blake throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Tong Panong rushes Blake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blake lands an elbow just above Tong Panong 's eye.
Blake pushes off an throws an elbow but Tong Panong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Blake with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tong Panong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Danny Blake has been cut.
Blake is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Blake landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tong Panong wants to stall.
Tong Panong dodges an elbow strike from Blake.
Tong Panong avoids the elbow strike from Blake, against the cage.
Blake is working Tong Panong over against the cage.
Tong Panong blocks an elbow strike from Blake.
A short right from Tong Panong on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake lands an elbow just above Tong Panong 's eye. #T1#
Tong Panong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blake misses with a body punch.
Tong Panong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blake avoids a wild elbow strike from Tong Panong.
Blake missing with knees to the body.
Tong Panong managing to block the knees to the body from Blake.
Blake throws an elbow that misses.
Blake utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tong Panong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Danny Blake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tong Panong blocks an uppercut.
Blake gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tong Panong.
Blake tries to land knees in the clinch but Tong Panong avoids the damage to the body.
Tong Panong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blake has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tong Panong takes an elbow to the temple.
Blake wants to take the fight to the mat but Tong Panong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Tong Panong tries to stall but Blake uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tong Panong swings wildly with an uppercut but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tong Panong looking for a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blake just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tong Panong's brow.
Blake misses with a knee strike.
Tong Panong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blake is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Danny Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
Tong Panong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blake missing with knees to the body.
Tong Panong throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tong Panong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tong Panong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blake throws an elbow that misses.
Tong Panong throws an elbow that misses.
Blake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tong Panong avoids it.#T3#
Blake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tong Panong's defenses.
Tong Panong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tong Panong avoiding damage as Blake throws knees to the body.
Tong Panong wants a takedown but no success here.
Tong Panong tries to score a body lock takedown but Blake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tong Panong takes an elbow to the temple.
Blake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tong Panong avoids it.
Blake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tong Panong blocks a body shot from Blake.
Tong Panong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tong Panong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tong Panong lands a nice elbow.
Tong Panong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tong Panong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blake pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tong Panong can do to turn this around?
Blake scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tong Panong checks it well. #CL#
Blake moves into the clinch.
Blake putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tong Panong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Blake throws an elbow but it misses.
Blake crunches a lovely knee into Tong Panong's ribcage.
Tong Panong is breathing heavily.
Blake lands an elbow just above Tong Panong 's eye.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blake obliges.
Blake avoiding damage as Tong Panong throws knees to the body.
Tong Panong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blake putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tong Panong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Blake creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Blake dodges an elbow strike from Tong Panong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Blake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danny Blake's cut.
That's time! Blake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Blake lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Blake rushes Tong Panong and presses him up against the cage.
Tong Panong avoids a wild elbow strike from Blake.
Blake lands an elbow inside.
Blake using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Blake lands a damaging elbow.
Blake lands a good knee to the midsection. Tong Panong won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blake lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tong Panong can't get the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake lands a nice elbow.
Tong Panong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tong Panong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blake after a bit of a struggle.
Blake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tong Panong or not.
Blake lands a damaging elbow.
Blake lands a damaging elbow. #T1#
Blake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tong Panong blocks it with crossed arms.
Tong Panong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blake is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Danny Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
Blake lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tong Panong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blake lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Marc Tong Panong has been cut.
Tong Panong avoids a wild elbow strike from Blake.
Tong Panong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blake lands a nice uppercut.
Blake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tong Panong trying to land knees to the body.
Blake lands an elbow inside.
Blake with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tong Panong misses with a knee to the head.
Blake lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blake lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Tong Panong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Blake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blake lands an elbow that stopped Tong Panong in his tracks for a moment.
Tong Panong lands a hook that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
Tong Panong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tong Panong wants a takedown.
Blake blocking some punches.
Tong Panong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Blake avoids the elbow strike from Tong Panong, against the cage.
Blake lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blake utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Blake cracks Tong Panong with a nice body shot.
Blake scores with a shoulder strike.
Blake lands an elbow that stopped Tong Panong in his tracks for a moment. #ROC#Tong Panong is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blake.
Tong Panong is still on wobbly legs! Can Blake finish him?
Blake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tong Panong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blake fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fighters circle, before Blake throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Tong Panong's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Blake lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Danny Blake!
Danny Blake managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Stoner's Killer Apparel, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Marc Tong Panong had this to say: 'I'm slowing down.... I need to rethink seriously about my future'.

Event: OFK 401 - Sasaki Vs Brychczy
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1##TD#
Calrissian changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. OBrien looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
OBrien is trying to get back to half guard.
Calrissian working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Calrissian in side control, throwing shots but OBrien defends.
Calrissian in side control lands a decent elbow.
OBrien is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
OBrien wants to control but Calrissian postures up.
OBrien is trying to improve his position.
Calrissian in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
OBrien struggling a bit here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OBrien on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
OBrien is trying to get back to half guard.
Calrissian is looking to take a break and control but OBrien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
OBrien can't do much from the bottom here.
Calrissian lands a nice forearm strike.
Calrissian fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Calrissian connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused OBrien some visible discomfort. #ROC#OBrien is rocked!
Calrissian cracks OBrien with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Calrissian immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! OBrien is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Calrissian!

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Amiga is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wanjiku.
Wanjiku cracks Amiga with an open hand slap.
Wanjiku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Amiga takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wanjiku lands a nice looking body shot.
Wanjiku smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Amiga is rocked!
Wanjiku fakes the body blow, causing Amiga to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Amiga goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gatimu Wanjiku!
An out of breath Gatimu Wanjiku thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: C302: Cheese vs Albatross III
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1##CL#
Kasamsun moves into range and clinches up with Lynar.
The referee calls for Kasamsun to work.
Kasamsun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lynar backwards.
Lynar prevents a body shot from Kasamsun. #TD#
Kasamsun has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lynar regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasamsun is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Lynar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kasamsun defends well.
Kasamsun tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynar is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1##SUB2#
Lynar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kasamsun's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Lynar working for submissions but it's allowed Kasamsun to get to half guard.
Kasamsun thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lynar's head.
Kasamsun prevents Lynar from improving his position.
Kasamsun is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kasamsun looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nice strikes from Kasamsun there.
Kasamsun working Lynar over with strikes.
Kasamsun keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2##SUB2#
Lynar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kasamsun stalling.
Lynar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kasamsun winds up and cracks Lynar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lynar taking some punishment here, with Kasamsun in his half guard. #SUB2#
Lynar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kasamsun lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kasamsun lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Kasamsun is controlling the pace.
Lynar tries to get to full guard but Kasamsun has control of the leg.
Kasamsun is taking a breather. Lynar 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.
Kasamsun throwing shots but Lynar is blocking nicely.
Kasamsun is trying to control the action in half guard but Lynar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kasamsun landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kasamsun trying to control the pace.
Lynar taking some punishment here, with Kasamsun in his half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Lynar actively working from the bottom here.
Kasamsun is thwarting Lynar's attempts to control the position.
Kasamsun trying to control the pace.
Kasamsun's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kasamsun lands a nice short elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kasamsun seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lynar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lynar is looking for a sweep. Kasamsun is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kasamsun takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kasamsun lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Irong Kasamsun dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lynar shoots in for a takedown but Kasamsun shows good takedown defense.
Kasamsun scores with a hook.
Kasamsun closes the distance and clinches up with Lynar, looking for a takedown. Kasamsun pushes Lynar against the cage but Lynar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lynar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kasamsun swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lynar or perhaps it was just good defense by Kasamsun, which made it look bad.
Lynar misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Kasamsun gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lynar tries to pull guard but Kasamsun won't allow it.
Irong Kasamsun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastion Lynar.
Lynar tries to pull guard but Kasamsun holds him up against the cage and eventually Lynar drops back down to his feet.
Kasamsun tries to work over Lynar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun slows down the pace here.
Kasamsun lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lynar or not. #T1#
Kasamsun will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lynar up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lynar backwards.
Kasamsun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lynar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kasamsun avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kasamsun lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lynar or not.
Kasamsun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kasamsun lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lynar.
Kasamsun tries to throw a body punch but Lynar avoids it by throwing Kasamsun back against the cage.
Kasamsun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lynar prevents a body shot from Kasamsun. #T2#
Kasamsun throws a punch but it's blocked by Lynar.
Kasamsun pushes Lynar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kasamsun lands a right hand.
Kasamsun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kasamsun lands a right hand.
A short left from Kasamsun.
A hook to the body from Kasamsun.
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 is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lynar is defending well.
Kasamsun can't find room to land a body shot as Lynar controls the action.
Kasamsun slows down the pace here. #TD#
Kasamsun has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lynar regains guard immediately. #T3#
Kasamsun is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Further stalling from Kasamsun.
Lynar keeping moving, preventing Kasamsun from controlling successfully.
Lynar wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasamsun postures up.
Kasamsun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lynar can do to turn this around?
Kasamsun keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lynar's head.
Kasamsun looking to pass the guard.
Lynar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Lynar working for a triangle but Kasamsun defends it easily.
Lynar has momentary wrist control but Kasamsun slips an elbow through the middle.
Kasamsun sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lynar keeping moving, preventing Kasamsun from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Irong Kasamsun dominated that second round.
That's time! Kasamsun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Kasamsun lands a head shot.
Kasamsun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lynar.
We've been told by Kasamsun's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kasamsun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lynar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lynar enables Kasamsun to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lynar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kasamsun working some strikes from top position.
Kasamsun working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lynar's head.
Lynar being controlled here, momentarily.
Kasamsun stopping the sweep attempt from Lynar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar keeps trying to improve his position.
Kasamsun showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kasamsun lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Kasamsun passes Lynar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kasamsun is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kasamsun seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lynar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kasamsun lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kasamsun is nestled in close to Lynar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kasamsun is taking a breather. Lynar 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.
Kasamsun seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Lynar looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kasamsun connects with a nice short shot to Lynar's temple. #T2#
Lynar wants to improve his position but Kasamsun is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kasamsun seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kasamsun keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kasamsun trying to control from half guard but Lynar is working away.
Kasamsun 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.
Kasamsun controlling the action here.
Kasamsun is looking to take a break and control but Lynar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kasamsun tries to pass to full mount but Lynar defends it.
Kasamsun perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lynar taking some punishment here, with Kasamsun in his half guard.
Lynar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lynar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kasamsun sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lynar working a defensive guard here.
Kasamsun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynar is keeping the position for now.
Kasamsun scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Kasamsun content to stall in guard here.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Kasamsun is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Kasamsun distracts Lynar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kasamsun is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kasamsun lands a couple of elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lynar working for a triangle but Kasamsun defends it easily.
Lynar being controlled here, momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Irong Kasamsun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kasamsun 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irong Kasamsun!
An out of breath and clearly excited Irong Kasamsun thanked Stoner's Killer Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SYN 1068 Danger vs Dodgers II
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Bostic throws a hook but Valverde blocks it.
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick and Bostic moves out of range easily.
Valverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bostic manages to avoid it.
Valverde throws a combination. Bostic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Valverde misses with a straight left.
Valverde on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Valverde stuns Bostic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bostic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bostic throws a leg kick which misses Valverde's front leg but catches the back leg as Valverde tries to avoid it.
Valverde drops Bostic with a big left hand! Bostic is injured, injured bad! Valverde jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bethania Valverde!
An out of breath Bethania Valverde thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Minoru Ii
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Phuthong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phuthong 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.
Phuthong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Phuthong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cruz scores with a hook.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Phuthong punishes Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
Cruz moves away from the strike by Phuthong.
Cruz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circling - Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phuthong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cruz staying out of range there.
Phuthong misses with a low kick.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Phuthong is looking to counter punch.
Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Phuthong scores with a jab.
Cruz slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Cruz is looking for the big counter here.
A cross from Cruz lands.
Cruz 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.#T1#
Phuthong lands a jab to the nose.
Cruz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Phuthong. That snapped Cruz's head back.
Cruz misses the jab.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz.
Jab from Cruz.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz needs to keep his hands up - Phuthong had a free shot at his head there.
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong cracks Cruz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Cruz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phuthong at a distance.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Phuthong tries to move into range but Cruz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Phuthong defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Cruz moves out of range.
Phuthong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.#CL#
Phuthong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phuthong misses with some punches.
Phuthong working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Cruz.
Cruz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cruz swings wildly with an uppercut but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Phuthong fails to land.
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruz misses with a punch on the inside.
Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Phuthong.
Cruz tries to break free but Phuthong pushes him back against the cage.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Phuthong.
Cruz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phuthong backwards. #T3#
Phuthong blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Cruz.
Phuthong can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz controls the action.
Phuthong misses with a punch on the inside.
Phuthong tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Phuthong back against the cage.
Cruz lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
Phuthong tries to work over Cruz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruz misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Phuthong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cruz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Phuthong.
Cruz connects with a body shot that sends Phuthong's belly button to the back.
Phuthong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz looks to land a left hand but Phuthong moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong connects with an inside leg kick.
Phuthong blocks a jab.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Phuthong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
Phuthong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Phuthong slips under a jab.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Phuthong throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
A lazy left from Cruz finds it's target.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz catches Phuthong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cruz lands with a right hand.
Phuthong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phuthong lands with a cross.
Cruz swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz.
Phuthong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz looks to land a left hand but Phuthong moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the head.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cruz throws the left hand but Phuthong avoids the punch easily.
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 Eh Phuthong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Phuthong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phuthong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
A jab lands there for Phuthong.
Phuthong slips under a jab.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Phuthong slips the punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phuthong.
Cruz throws a hook but Phuthong avoids it easily.
Phuthong cracks a nice hook into Cruz's ribs.
Phuthong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phuthong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phuthong.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz throws a jab when Phuthong was well out of range.
Cruz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruz fails to land with a series of punches.
Phuthong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz misses with a body shot.
Phuthong throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
A jab from Phuthong misses.
Cruz throws out a powerful jab.
Phuthong lands with an overhand left.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Phuthong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cruz under the eye.
Nice shot lands for Cruz.
Phuthong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cruz staying out of range there.
Cruz looks to land a left hand but Phuthong moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong takes a swing at Cruz's ribcage but misses.
Cruz swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
Cruz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cruz looks to land a right hand but Phuthong moved out of range.
Phuthong thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Phuthong connects with a right hand. Cruz shakes it off.
Cruz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Cruz misses with an uppercut.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
Phuthong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Phuthong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruz throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Phuthong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
Phuthong lands a head shot.
Phuthong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phuthong lands a glancing blow to the side of Cruz's head.
Phuthong slips a straight right by Cruz.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Phuthong.
Phuthong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phuthong 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.
Phuthong slips under a jab.
A left lands for Phuthong.#T3#
Phuthong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phuthong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cruz walks into a stiff left hand from Phuthong.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
Cruz misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
Cruz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Phuthong lands with a straight right. Cruz didn't see that one coming.
A punch combination from Cruz misses.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cruz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Phuthong misses.
Phuthong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cruz lands with a good body shot.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Cruz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Phuthong ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz needs to keep his hands up - Phuthong had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phuthong misses with an uppercut.
Phuthong lands a really nice looking cross but Cruz seems unphased.
Phuthong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phuthong misses with a looping left.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Phuthong cracks Cruz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cruz walks into a left hand.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruz misses with a body shot.
Phuthong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cruz avoids the body shot from Phuthong.
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Phuthong slips the punch.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Phuthong looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phuthong.
Cruz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Phuthong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cruz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
A punch lands to the side of Cruz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz.
Phuthong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cruz is out of range and Phuthong settles back down.
Cruz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Eh Phuthong is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Cruz ducks right into an uppercut from Phuthong.
Cruz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phuthong to score with a decent uppercut.
Phuthong scores with a sloppy right hand. Cruz should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eh Phuthong dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Phuthong closes the distance and pushes Cruz back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phuthong.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phuthong.
Phuthong tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Phuthong back against the cage. #BC#
Phuthong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cruz lands a glancing blow to the side of Phuthong's head.
Phuthong throws a hook but Cruz avoids it easily.
Phuthong looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Cruz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong connects with a solid leg kick.
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Cruz misses with a two punch combination.
Phuthong misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz cracks Phuthong with an open hand slap.
Cruz throws out a powerful jab.
Phuthong stuns Cruz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz clobbers Phuthong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Phuthong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cruz has time to react.
Cruz moves forwards but Phuthong connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Phuthong swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cruz takes a swing at Phuthong's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Phuthong catches Cruz right on the button with a cross.
Phuthong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phuthong digs a good body shot into Cruz's ribs.
Phuthong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Phuthong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phuthong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Cruz moves away and avoids it.
Cruz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Phuthong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cruz there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz misses with a hook.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Phuthong with a body shot.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong loads up on a big right hand but Cruz slips the punch.
Phuthong jabs Cruz right on the nose. Cruz blinks but takes it well.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruz takes one to the side of the head.
Phuthong wants to clinch up but Cruz keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Cruz misses.
Phuthong swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz throws a hook to the side of Phuthong's head but Phuthong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz slips a straight right by Phuthong.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phuthong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Phuthong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Cruz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Phuthong slips a straight right by Cruz.
The fighters circling - Phuthong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Phuthong.
Phuthong misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phuthong's head.
A left and a right from Phuthong both land. Nice combination.
Cruz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab from Cruz.
Phuthong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cruz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice jab there from Phuthong. #T3#
Phuthong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cruz ducks right into an uppercut from Phuthong.
Some wild striking there from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
Cruz works the jab nicely.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Phuthong lands with an uppercut that bounces Cruz off the cage and back into range.
Phuthong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cruz throws a body punch but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz takes one on the button.
Cruz lands a body shot.
Cruz lunges at Phuthong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phuthong's 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!
Phuthong throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cruz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Phuthong ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
A big right from Cruz misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phuthong. Cruz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
Cruz slips under a jab.
Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Phuthong ducks down to avoid it.
Phuthong throws a hook but Cruz avoids it easily.
Phuthong jabs at Cruz's body.
Cruz checks a leg kick.
Phuthong connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz misses with a hook.
Phuthong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cruz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pablo Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phuthong staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eh Phuthong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Phuthong, 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!
Our winner, Eh Phuthong, 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: SMASH: Jones vs Minoru Ii
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
A low kick from Frank is predictable there
and Hisashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Hisashi.
Good shot there by Hisashi.
Hisashi moves out of range of the body kick.
Hisashi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Frank's head.
A slow jab from Frank misses its intended target.
Frank throws a series of punches but Hisashi avoids them all with ease.
Frank takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hisashi misses with a body kick.
Hisashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frank moves away.
Frank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hisashi tries to land a front kick but Frank steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hisashi moves out of range of the body kick from Frank. #T1#
Frank throws a lazy right hand but Hisashi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hisashi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hisashi misses with a hook
and Frank makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Frank feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hisashis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hisashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frank.
Frank tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hisashi is able to avoid easily.
Hisashi throws a right hand that misses
and Frank counters with a nice body shot.
Hisashi moves out of range of the body kick.
Frank tries to score with a low kick but Hisashi moves his leg out of the way.
Frank throws a sloppy body shot
and Hisashi counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hisashi. Frank does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hisashi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BKC Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Frank keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hisashi.
Hisashi moves out of range as Frank throws a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Frank.
Hisashi scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Frank thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Frank forces Hisashi back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank scores with a shoulder strike.
Frank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hisashi scores with a shot to the side of Frank's head.
Frank doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Frank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hisashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Frank misses the jab.
Frank misses with a left hand
letting Hisashi counter with a right hand.
Hisashi misses with a hook
and Frank counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hisashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hisashi moves to clinch but Frank breaks away
and Frank counters with a stiff right hand.
Frank wants to land a leg kick but Hisashi is out of range. #T3#
Hisashi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Frank fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hisashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Frank throws a looping overhand right but Hisashi ducks down to avoid it.
Frank throws out a loose jab but Hisashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hisashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Frank connects with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Frank misses the target.
Hisashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frank sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frank throws a lazy uppercut
and Hisashi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Frank throws a shot from downtown. Hisashi moves away and avoids it.
Hisashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Frank can pounce on him.
A punch lands to the side of Hisashi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hisashi clobbers Frank with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A swing and a miss from Hisashi.
As Hisashi backs off Frank throws a huge counter combo but Hisashi manages to avoid it all.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Donk. Hisashi catches Frank right on the button with a cross.
Hisashi stuns Frank with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Frank throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Frank connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Frank throws a hook but Hisashi blocks it.
Frank gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hisashi lands with an uppercut that bounces Frank off the cage and back into range.
Frank connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hisashi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Frank misses the shot to the body.
Hisashi defending well as Frank loads up on a big left hand.
Frank ducks under a wild hook from Hisashi.
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 Akahoshi Hisashi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Frank scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Frank lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frank.
Frank lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hisashi's sensitive parts.
Frank moves away from the strike by Hisashi.
Hisashi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hisashi throws a sloppy head kick and Frank moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Frank's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Hisashi misses the target.
Frank throws a counter combo.#CL#
Hisashi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hisashi tries a body shot but Frank blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hisashi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hisashi.
Hisashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Frank uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Hisashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frank blocking some punches.
Frank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frank misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hisashi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hisashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Frank backwards.
Frank working aggressively here.
Frank misses with a body punch.
Hisashi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Frank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hisashi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Frank blocks it with crossed arms.
Frank throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hisashi stalling in the clinch.
Hisashi lands a left hand.
Hisashi lands a shot to the body.
Frank leaning against his opponent.
Hisashi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Hisashi controls the action.
Frank blocking some punches.
Hisashi lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short left from Frank.
A short left from Frank.
Hisashi effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Hisashi.
Hisashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frank blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frank.
Hisashi blocks a body shot from Frank.
Hisashi gets through Frank's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hisashi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frank's elbow.
Hisashi blocking some punches.
A short left from Hisashi. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frank.
Frank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frank's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frank.
Frank misses with the head strike.
Frank is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hisashi is keeping busy.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frank scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frank tries to throw a body punch but Hisashi avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hisashi throws an elbow but misses.
Frank makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hisashi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Frank.
Frank scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Frank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akahoshi Hisashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Hisashi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
A jab from Hisashi finds it's way through Frank's defenses.
Hisashi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Frank to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Frank.
Hisashi misses with a hook.
Frank connects with the punch.
Frank jabs Hisashi right on the nose. Hisashi blinks but takes it well.
Frank walks into a straight right hand from Hisashi.
Jab, jab by Frank - just one landing.
Hisashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hisashi checks the leg kick.
Frank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hisashi.
Hisashi throws a looping overhand right but Frank ducks down to avoid it.
Hisashi throws out a loose jab but Frank uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Akahoshi Hisashi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick from Frank, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hisashi cracks Frank with an open hand slap.
Hisashi throws a sloppy head kick and Frank moves out of range easily.
Frank throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Frank throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hisashi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Frank throws a leg kick but Hisashi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Frank misses with a low kick.
Hisashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frank is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Frank cracks a nice hook into Hisashi's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hisashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frank throws a front kick aimed at Hisashi's knee but Hisashi avoids it well.
Hisashi throws the kick towards the body but Frank avoids it.
Hisashi works the jab nicely.
Frank misses with a kick to the body
and Hisashi counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Frank digs a good hook to Hisashi's body.
Frank tries to land a front kick but Hisashi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Hisashi misses.
Hisashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Frank looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Frank misses with a left hand
enabling Hisashi to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Hisashi misses
and Frank counters with an outside leg kick.
Hisashi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hisashi ducks under a wild hook from Frank.
Hisashi tries to clinch up but Frank circles away and keeps his distance.
Frank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hisashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Frank.
Frank throws a jab but it's blocked by Hisashi.
An attempted straight right counter from Hisashi misses the target.
Hisashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Frank slips under a jab.#T2#
Frank turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hisashi throws the kick towards the body but Frank avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Frank scoring well with a low kick there.
Frank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Frank catches Hisashi right on the button with a cross.
Hisashi tries to land a front kick but Frank steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hisashi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Frank.
Hisashi throws a lazy head kick
and Frank counters with a low kick, right behind Hisashi 's knee.
Hisashi with a nice cross.
Frank lands with a straight right. Hisashi didn't see that one coming.
Frank misses with a body shot.
Hisashi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hisashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frank moves away.#T3#
Hisashi moves away from the strike by Frank.
Hisashi misses with a lunging right hand
and Frank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hisashi throws a hook to the side of Frank's head but Frank sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hisashi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hisashi misses with a low kick.
Hisashi tries to score with a low kick but Frank moves his leg out of the way.
Hisashi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hisashi tries to land a leg kick but Frank saw it coming and moves away.
Frank turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hisashi misses with an uppercut. Frank saw that one coming.
Hisashi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Frank.
That kick from Frank tenderised Hisashi's leg. Hisashi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Frank scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Hisashi throws a sloppy head kick and Frank moves out of range easily.
Hisashi misses with a kick to the body.
Frank misses with an uppercut.
Hisashi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Frank looks to land a left hand but Hisashi moved out of range nicely.
Hisashi throws a quick counter head kick but Frank was just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hisashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Frank lands with a hook. Hisashi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Frank is looking to slow Hisashi down with leg kicks.
Frank throws a combination that misses
and Hisashi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Frank misses.
Frank throws a poor cross that misses
and Frank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hisashi avoids the head kick by Frank.
It looked like Hisashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Micah Frank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akahoshi Hisashi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank blocks a head kick by Hisashi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Frank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hisashi 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Akahoshi Hisashi!

Event: DMMA 314 Fisher vs Sitsongrit
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1##CL#
Kirin moves into the clinch.
Kirin tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Khan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Khan lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
Khan misses with some punches.
Kirin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kirin backwards.
Kirin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kirin takes a shot to the head.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Khan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Khan lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan misses with the head strike.
Khan avoiding damage as Kirin throws knees to the body.
Khan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirin.
Khan cracks Kirin with a nice body shot.#T1#
Khan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kirins head.
A body shot lands from Kirin.
Kirin lands a left hand.
Khan misses with the head strike.
Khan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Khan.
Khan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Khan.
Khan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kirin tries a body shot but Khan blocks it.
Khan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kirin backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Khan.
Kirin is breathing heavily.
Khan is leaning against Kirin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kirin blocking some punches.
Khan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Khan lands a left hand. #T2#
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Kirin controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khan.
A right hook to the body lands for Khan.
Khan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Khan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Khan slows down the pace here.
Khan lands with a right to the head.
Kirin blocks an uppercut.
Khan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Khan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kirins head.
Khan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Khan - that landed with a thud.
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan blocks a body shot from Kirin.
Khan gets through Kirin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Khan lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Khan.
Khan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#It looks like Kokkoro Kirin has been cut.
Khan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khan scores with a hook to the body.
Khan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Khan lands a nice shot to the body.
Khan controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Khan.
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Kirin avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.
Khan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Khan lands with a right to the head.
Khan misses with some punches.
Khan lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirin blocking some punches.
Khan controlling the action here for a moment. #T4#
Khan gets through Kirin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
Khan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Khan works on Kirin's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Khan as the two fighters clinch.
Khan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kirin or not.
Khan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khan lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Khan.
Khan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khan throws a head punch that misses.
Khan lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khan.
Khan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ghengis Khan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kokkoro Kirin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##KD2#
Khan cracks Kirin with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Khan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kirin to stand back up!
Kirin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Khan's sensitive parts. #CL#
Khan gets tackled into the cage by Kirin. Kirin maintains the clinch.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan lands a right hand. #ROC2#Kirin is rocked!
Kirin misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Khan.
Khan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Khan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Khan.
Khan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Khan.
Khan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Kirin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ghengis Khan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kirin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Khan - that landed with a thud.
Kirin seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice left hand lands by Khan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khan prevents a body shot from Kirin.
Khan lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Khan.
Khan creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kirin with a big uppercut! Kirin tries to clinch up but Khan pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kirin to the mat! Kirin covers up and Khan unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ghengis Khan!

Event: STRIKE! 13
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Anderson tests Amadaus's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Nevez Amadaus has been cut.
Amadaus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amadaus scores with a nice strike.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Amadaus.
Amadaus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from Amadaus misses.
Amadaus jabs at Anderson's body.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amadaus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson blocks a head kick by Amadaus.
Anderson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Amadaus.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson throws the left hand but Amadaus avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Amadaus.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Anderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Anderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC#Amadaus is rocked!
Anderson is stalking his opponent - BOOM! Switch kick out of nowhere! Amadaus is not moving; he is out cold!! Wow, what a quick finish that was.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ryan Anderson!
A relieved looking Ryan Anderson 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: CCC 24 : Gretel vs Laguera
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Cross takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#It looks like Simon Cross has been cut.
Torres catches Cross with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#KD2#
Torres drops Cross with a big left hand and mounts him. Cross is in big trouble! #ROC2#Cross is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oh Cross is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Torres jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cross manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cross tries to bench press Torres off him but Torres keeps the position. #SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cross has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cross seems to have got his legs back now.
Cross tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cross is not content to let Torres control the position. #SUB2#
Torres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Torres trying to control the action but Cross is working from the bottom.
Cross gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Cross looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cross looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Torres is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cross is just riding it out for now. Torres eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Cross actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Torres lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Cross actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cross looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cross gets back to full guard. #T2#
Torres trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Cross has momentary wrist control but Torres slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Cross is looking for a triangle but Torres pushes his legs off easily.
Torres is pushing down on Cross's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cross is fighting to maintain full guard but Torres has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Cross actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cross defends it well. #SUB#
Cross actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cross actively working from the bottom here.
Cross is not content to let Torres control the position.#SUB#
Cross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Torres is nestled in close to Cross, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3##SUB2#
Torres is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Cross actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Torres maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cross could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Torres has cracked it and Cross is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Torres!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Torres!
Our winner, Miguel Torres, 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.

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