Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: C423: Karlsson vs Castellanos
Date: Jun 01, 2025

#R1#
McBeth throws a lazy uppercut
and Hidaka counters with a straight right hand.
Hidaka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McBeth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Hidaka.
McBeth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McBeth missing with a left hand there. Hidaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hidaka appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hidaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McBeth throws a series of strikes that have Hidaka backpedaling.
Hidaka throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from McBeth misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hidaka misses with a wild body shot.
McBeth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hidaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McBeth lands a nice looking body shot.
Mustafa McBeth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hidaka throws a head kick but McBeth moves out of range.
McBeth bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hidaka's head.#T1#
Hidaka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McBeth is out of range.
McBeth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hidaka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been told by Hidaka's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Hidaka.
The fighters circling - Hidaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from McBeth misses its intended target.
A jab from Hidaka misses.
Hidaka tries a head kick but it misses.
McBeth throws a jab but it's blocked by Hidaka.
McBeth catches Hidaka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hidaka misses the jab.
Hidaka lands a lovely overhand right.
Hidaka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBeth misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
McBeth rushes Hidaka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McBeth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBeth missing with knees to the body.
McBeth can't find room to land a body shot as Hidaka controls the action. #BC2#
McBeth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McBeth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hidaka was well out of range. Poor timing from McBeth.
Hidaka thinks about countering with a body kick.
McBeth lands a body shot.
McBeth jabs Hidaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McBeth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McBeth jabs Hidaka right on the nose. Hidaka blinks but takes it well.
McBeth throws a body shot but no joy. #T3##CL2#
Hidaka tries to keep at a distance but McBeth has taken the fight into the clinch.
McBeth lands a nice uppercut.
Hidaka lands with a light punch inside.
Hidaka lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from McBeth fails to land.
McBeth lands a body shot in the clinch.
McBeth throws a punch but it's blocked by Hidaka.
Hidaka is trying to break the clinch but McBeth has him pressed against the cage.
Hidaka working aggressively here.
McBeth struggles to land a body shot inside as Hidaka controls his hands.
Hidaka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McBeth smiles and moves away.
Hidaka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hidaka thows a leg kick but McBeth checks it
and McBeth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Hidaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hidaka wants to slow McBeth down by chopping away at his legs.
Hidaka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hidaka scores with a leg kick.
McBeth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McBeth checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hidaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hidaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBeth throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from McBeth does it's job there.
McBeth misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBeth tries to move into range but Hidaka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McBeth has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hidaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mustafa McBeth dominated that round.
That's time! Hidaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
McBeth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McBeth lands with a good body shot.
McBeth moves out of range of the body kick.
McBeth takes a swing at Hidaka's ribcage but misses.
Hidaka tried to counter with a leg kick but McBeth avoided it.
Hidaka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hidaka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McBeth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hidaka swats away the attempt to clinch by McBeth.
Hidaka throws a leg kick which misses McBeth's front leg but catches the back leg as McBeth tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hidaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McBeth.
McBeth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hidaka.
Hidaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from McBeth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
McBeth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McBeth throws a big shot that misses.
Hidaka tries a head kick but it misses.
McBeth misses with the combination.
Hidaka misses with a double jab.
Hidaka throws a leg kick that is checked
and McBeth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McBeth misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hidaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hidaka misses with a low kick.
Hidaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McBeth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hidaka at a distance.
Donk. McBeth catches Hidaka right on the button with a cross.
Hidaka throws out a leg kick but McBeth moves out of range and Hidaka only half commits. #T2#
Hidaka falls off balance throwing a combination
and McBeth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Hidaka is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - McBeth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hidaka throwing a counter right hand but McBeth manages to avoid it.
McBeth drops Hidaka with a naaaaasty hook - Hidaka is in real trouble here! McBeth dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mustafa McBeth!
A relieved looking Mustafa McBeth 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: SMASH: Longabaugh vs Morrison
Date: May 31, 2025

#R1#
Morrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morrison misses the jab.
Morrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Longabaugh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morrison misses with a straight right.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morrison's jab looks to have found its range, popping Longabaugh under the eye.
Morrison misses with a hook.
Longabaugh lands the left hand.
A jab from Longabaugh misses.
Longabaugh connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the side of Morrison's head but Morrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Longabaugh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Longabaugh slips under a jab from Morrison.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longabaugh manages to avoid it.
Longabaugh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Morrison has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Longabaugh throws the left hand but Morrison avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longabaugh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Longabaugh was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.#T1#
A punch combination from Morrison misses.
Morrison throws a lazy uppercut
and Longabaugh counters with a nice uppercut.
Morrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Longabaugh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrison moves away.
Morrison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Longabaugh throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.#TD2#
Morrison shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Longabaugh's guard.
Morrison is fighting to break Longabaugh's control of his arms but Longabaugh is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morrison's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morrison trying to control but Longabaugh is working from the bottom.
Morrison won't allow Longabaugh to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Longabaugh holds on and takes a little breather.
Longabaugh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morrison manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Longabaugh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Morrison wants to sweep but no luck.
Morrison seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Morrison wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Longabaugh gets to his feet. Morrison looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Morrison misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longabaugh throws out a loose jab but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Longabaugh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morrison fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Longabaugh on the side of the head.
Morrison fails to land the takedown.
Longabaugh swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longabaugh.
Morrison throws a right and a left that Longabaugh avoids nicely.
Morrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison throws a looping overhand right but Longabaugh ducks down to avoid it.
Longabaugh throws a body shot but no joy.
Frank Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longabaugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morrison.
Morrison takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morrison throws a jab when Longabaugh was well out of range.
Morrison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Longabaugh swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Morrison counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longabaugh. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longabaugh lands with a nice body punch.
Morrison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Longabaugh takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Longabaugh.
Morrison throws a head punch that misses.
Morrison is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Longabaugh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Longabaugh lands a left hand.
Morrison lands with a right to the head.
Longabaugh can't find room to land a body shot as Morrison controls the action.
Longabaugh has a couple of punches blocked by Morrison.
Morrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Longabaugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morrison misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morrison blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Morrison.
Morrison takes a shot to the head.
Longabaugh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morrison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Longabaugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Morrison controls his hands.
Longabaugh blocks an uppercut.
Morrison blocks a body shot from Longabaugh.
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 Harry Alonzo Longabaugh will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Morrison on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longabaugh. #CL#
Longabaugh has closed the distance and engaged Morrison in a clinch.
Longabaugh misses with the head strike.
Morrison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morrison digs a right hand underneath Longabaugh's ribcage. Longabaugh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Longabaugh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Longabaugh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longabaugh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Longabaugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Longabaugh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Morrison scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Longabaugh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Morrison.
Morrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Longabaugh can't find room to land a body shot as Morrison controls the action. #BC2#
Morrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Morrison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Longabaugh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Longabaugh throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Morrison shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Longabaugh manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longabaugh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Longabaugh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Morrison controls the pace.
Morrison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Longabaugh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longabaugh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Morrison looking to control.
Longabaugh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Longabaugh won't allow Morrison to sweep him here. #T2#
Morrison being controlled here, momentarily.
Morrison is controlling Longabaugh's posture.
Longabaugh trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Morrison has control of Longabaugh's left arm, preventing Longabaugh from doing any damage.
Longabaugh trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longabaugh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Morrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison, not yet. #T3#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Longabaugh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison is keeping the position for now.
Longabaugh showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Longabaugh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morrison at a distance. #TD2#
Morrison scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Longabaugh kicks Morrison off and gets back to his feet.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh is winning the standup battle so far.
Longabaugh moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Longabaugh misses the target.
Morrison lands a jab.
Morrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Morrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Longabaugh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Longabaugh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Longabaugh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Longabaugh slips under a jab.
A lazy left from Longabaugh finds it's target.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut.
Morrison lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morrison darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Morrison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Longabaugh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morrison works the jab nicely.
Longabaugh avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Morrison misses with a straight right.
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but Longabaugh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Longabaugh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morrison connects with the punch.
Longabaugh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morrison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Longabaugh is fending him off so far but Morrison persists. Nope, Longabaugh circles away and we're back to standing.
Longabaugh works over Morrison's head and body with a nice combination.
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 Harry Alonzo Longabaugh will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3##CL#
Longabaugh rushes Morrison and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Morrison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Longabaugh backwards.
Morrison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morrison tries a body shot but Longabaugh blocks it.
Morrison tries to throw a body punch but Longabaugh avoids it by throwing Morrison back against the cage. #TD2#
Morrison gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Longabaugh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morrison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Morrison is trying to control the action in half guard but Longabaugh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison is controlling the pace.
Morrison thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Longabaugh's head. #T1#
Morrison stalling.
Morrison prevents Longabaugh from improving his position.
Morrison is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Morrison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Longabaugh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morrison throws a right hand that misses
and Longabaugh counters with a stiff right hand.
Longabaugh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Morrison scores with a nice head shot.
A lazy left from Morrison finds it's target.
Longabaugh slips a jab from Morrison.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Morrison looking to score a takedown here. Longabaugh is defending well but Morrison drives through and ends up in Longabaugh's guard.
Morrison throwing strikes but missing.
Morrison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Longabaugh controls Morrison momentarily but Morrison frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morrison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Longabaugh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Longabaugh wants to get back to his feet but Morrison is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Frank Morrison has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Morrison wants to control from the top but Longabaugh keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Morrison misses.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longabaugh manages to avoid it.
Morrison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Longabaugh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morrison doesn't seem phased though.
Longabaugh misses with a lunging right hand
and Morrison counters with a stiff right hand.
Morrison throws a left and a right that both miss
and Longabaugh counters with a left to the body.
Longabaugh looks to clinch
and Morrison counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Longabaugh.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Longabaugh slips under a jab.
Morrison misses with a straight right.
A shot to the liver by Longabaugh. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Morrison throws a jab when Longabaugh was well out of range.
Longabaugh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longabaugh.
Morrison throws a hook but Longabaugh avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Longabaugh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison slips under a jab.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Longabaugh.
Morrison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Morrison lands a glancing blow to the side of Longabaugh's head.
Morrison misses the body punch
and Longabaugh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morrison slips a straight right by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrison.
It looked like Longabaugh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Longabaugh sizes up Morrison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Longabaugh avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Longabaugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morrison.
Morrison throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Longabaugh counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Frank Morrison just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Longabaugh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Morrison misses the jab.
It looked like Longabaugh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Longabaugh connects with the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Longabaugh.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
Longabaugh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Longabaugh lands a glancing blow to the side of Morrison's head.
Longabaugh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morrison throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison walks into a straight right hand from Longabaugh.
Good exchange - Morrison coming out on top.#CL#
Longabaugh has Morrison up against the cage in a clinch.
Morrison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Longabaugh tries a body shot but Morrison blocks it. #T1#
Morrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Morrison fails to land.
Longabaugh has had enough of the clinch but Morrison keeps him there for the moment.
Longabaugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Longabaugh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morrison is trying to push Longabaugh away but Longabaugh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Morrison breaks the clinch.
Longabaugh cracks Morrison with a right hand to the side of the head.
Morrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.
Longabaugh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Longabaugh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morrison's jab looks to have found its range, popping Longabaugh under the eye.
Morrison throws out a loose jab but Longabaugh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Longabaugh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
Morrison misses with an uppercut. Longabaugh saw that one coming.#T2#
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Longabaugh.
Morrison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from Morrison.
Longabaugh lands a slapping body shot.
Longabaugh missing with a left hand there. Morrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Longabaugh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morrison at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longabaugh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Morrison under the eye.
Morrison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Morrison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morrison avoids the body shot from Longabaugh.
Morrison ducks right into an uppercut from Longabaugh.
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Longabaugh moved out of range.
Longabaugh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Morrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Morrison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Longabaugh moves out of range as Morrison strikes.
Morrison lands with a shot to the body.
Longabaugh tries to close the distance and clinch but Morrison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Longabaugh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Longabaugh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morrison misses with an uppercut
and Longabaugh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morrison defending well as Longabaugh loads up on a big left hand.
Longabaugh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Longabaugh tries to close the distance and clinch but Morrison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Longabaugh backs off Morrison throws a huge counter combo but Longabaugh manages to avoid it all.
Longabaugh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morrison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Longabaugh staying out of range there.
Longabaugh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Longabaugh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morrison.
It looked like Longabaugh was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Morrison.
Morrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Longabaugh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Longabaugh works Morrison's body with a nice hook.
Longabaugh lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longabaugh. #TD2#
Morrison decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Morrison is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Morrison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Longabaugh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Morrison trying to control from half guard but Longabaugh is working away.
Morrison slips a nice elbow through Longabaugh's hands, connecting with Longabaugh's forehead.
Longabaugh is refusing to be controlled, as Morrison sits in half guard.
Longabaugh wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Alonzo Longabaugh had his way with Frank Morrison in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Longabaugh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Morrison dives in for a single leg takedown but Longabaugh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Longabaugh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Longabaugh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
A big right from Longabaugh misses.
Good exchange - Morrison coming out on top.
Longabaugh loads up on a big right hand but Morrison slips the punch.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longabaugh.
Morrison moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Longabaugh has Morrison up against the cage in a clinch.
Morrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Longabaugh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morrisons head.
Morrison takes a shot to the head.
Morrison lands a left hand. #T1#
Longabaugh lands with a left to the head.
Longabaugh lands a right hand.
Morrison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morrison is looking to take this one to the mat.
Longabaugh working aggressively here.
Longabaugh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Morrison is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Morrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morrison is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Longabaugh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Morrison.
Longabaugh is working Morrison over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Longabaugh.
A shot in the inside from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morrison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Longabaugh lands a shoulder strike.
Longabaugh tries to work over Morrison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Longabaugh scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longabaugh blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Morrison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morrison throws a head punch that misses.
Longabaugh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morrison or not.
A nice left hand lands by Longabaugh. #ROC#Morrison is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Longabaugh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Morrison is still on wobbly legs! Can Longabaugh finish him?#BC#
Longabaugh breaks from the clinch.
Morrison misses with a straight right.
Longabaugh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morrison moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrison seems to have recovered his senses.
Morrison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morrison shoots in but no luck this time.
Longabaugh cracks Morrison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Morrison slips a straight right by Longabaugh.
Nice shot by Longabaugh.
Morrison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Longabaugh lands a jab to the head.
Morrison throws a right hand that misses
and Longabaugh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longabaugh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Longabaugh digs a good body shot into Morrison's ribs.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Longabaugh moved out of range nicely.
Longabaugh misses with a straight left.
Morrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frank Morrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrison gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Longabaugh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but Longabaugh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut.
Morrison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Longabaugh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Longabaugh looks to land a left hand but Morrison moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Morrison misses. #T4#
Longabaugh staying out of range there.
Longabaugh clobbers Morrison with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Longabaugh walks into a jab.
Longabaugh with a jab.
Longabaugh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morrison can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longabaugh walks into a straight right hand from Morrison.
Morrison throws a big shot that misses.
Longabaugh is looking to counter punch.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Longabaugh moved out of range nicely.
Morrison slips a jab from Longabaugh.
Morrison feints the counter takedown.
Morrison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Longabaugh staying out of range there.
Morrison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Morrison throws the left hand but Longabaugh avoids the punch easily.
Longabaugh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Longabaugh misses the jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 49:46
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
A victorious Harry Alonzo Longabaugh thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Frank Morrison was interviewed post fight and said 'This is no place for cowards'.

Event: DMMA 423: Bin-Semen v Sykora
Date: May 31, 2025

#R1#
Fukumitsu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Schnitzer's head.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook. Schnitzer ducked under it nicely.
Fukumitsu throws a body kick that misses
and Schnitzer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fukumitsu throws a right hand that misses
and Schnitzer counters with an outside leg kick.
Fukumitsu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Schnitzer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Schnitzer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fukumitsu throws the left hand but Schnitzer avoids the punch easily.
Schnitzer is looking to counter punch.
Schnitzer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A shot to the body from Schnitzer misses
and Fukumitsu counters with a straight right hand.
Schnitzer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fukumitsu scores with a jab. Schnitzer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Schnitzer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Schnitzer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Schnitzer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fukumitsu at a distance.
Fukumitsu throws an off balance right hand
and Schnitzer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schnitzer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fukumitsu throws a looping overhand right but Schnitzer ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Fukumitsu lands with a good body shot.
Schnitzer cracks Fukumitsu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Schnitzer lands a jab to the nose.
Fukumitsu ducks under a wild hook from Schnitzer.
Schnitzer moves out of range of the strikes.
Schnitzer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fukumitsu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schnitzer has time to react.
Fukumitsu misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Schnitzer.
Schnitzer throws out a powerful jab.
Schnitzer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Schnitzer moves out of range as Fukumitsu strikes.
Fukumitsu has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fukumitsu throws a sloppy body shot
and Schnitzer counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schnitzer moves away from the strike by Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schnitzer moves away.#T2#
Schnitzer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fukumitsu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice defenses there by Schnitzer.
Fukumitsu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Schnitzer to score with a decent uppercut.
Fukumitsu looks to land a left hand but Schnitzer moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Schnitzer misses its target.
Fukumitsu cracks Schnitzer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fukumitsu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Schnitzer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Schnitzer.
Fukumitsu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schnitzer.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fukumitsu.
Schnitzer thuds a left hand into Fukumitsu's body.
Schnitzer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fukumitsu backs up against the cage.
Schnitzer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fukumitsu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schnitzer.
Schnitzer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Schnitzer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fukumitsu was well out of range. Poor timing from Schnitzer.#T3#
Schnitzer is looking to score with low kicks.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy uppercut
and Schnitzer counters with a nice leg kick.
Schnitzer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fukumitsu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fukumitsu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schnitzer.
Schnitzer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A cross from Schnitzer lands.
Fukumitsu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fukumitsu throws a big shot that misses.
Schnitzer slips under a jab.
Fukumitsu scores with a nice head shot.
Schnitzer throws a body punch but Fukumitsu moves out of range.
Schnitzer scores with a nice right hand.
Schnitzer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fukumitsu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fukumitsu misses with a lunging right hand
and Schnitzer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schnitzer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4#
No joy there for Schnitzer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fukumitsu throws a looping overhand right but Schnitzer ducks down to avoid it.
Schnitzer is looking to counter punch.
A low kick lands for Schnitzer.
Schnitzer 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.
Schnitzer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Schnitzer with a nice cross.
Fukumitsu loads up on a big right hand but Schnitzer slips the punch.
Fukumitsu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fukumitsu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fukumitsu throws an overhand right that lands on Schnitzer's shoulder, as Schnitzer tries to avoid the shot.
Schnitzer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fukumitsu.
A jab from Schnitzer misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fukumitsu loads up on a big right hand but Schnitzer slips the punch.
Fukumitsu throws a hook to the side of Schnitzer's head but Schnitzer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot by Schnitzer.
Fukumitsu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Schnitzer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Schnitzer. Fukumitsu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schnitzer throws a hook but Fukumitsu avoids it easily.
Fukumitsu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook
and Schnitzer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Fukumitsu.
Schnitzer scores with a jab to the head.
Schnitzer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Schnitzer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fukumitsu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Schnitzer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy head kick
and Schnitzer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fukumitsu throws an overhand right that lands on Schnitzer's shoulder, as Schnitzer tries to avoid the shot.
Schnitzer is looking to counter punch.
Schnitzer slips under a jab.
Schnitzer lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukumitsu throws an off balance right hand
and Schnitzer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Fukumitsu as he connects with a hook.
Kevin Schnitzer is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
A big right from Fukumitsu misses.
Fukumitsu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schnitzer fails to land with a series of punches.
Fukumitsu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fukumitsu looks to throw the jab but Schnitzer is out of range.
Schnitzer moves out of range as Fukumitsu strikes.
Schnitzer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fukumitsu can do to turn this around?
Fukumitsu misses with a hook.
Schnitzer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Schnitzer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Fukumitsu misses its intended target.
Schnitzer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fukumitsu under the eye.
Schnitzer thumps Fukumitsu with a low kick.
Fukumitsu misses with a left hand
and Schnitzer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Fukumitsu misses.
It looked like Schnitzer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fukumitsu throws an overhand right that lands on Schnitzer's shoulder, as Schnitzer tries to avoid the shot.
Fukumitsu 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.
Schnitzer is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Fukumitsu misses with a left hand
and Schnitzer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schnitzer lands a glancing blow to the side of Fukumitsu's head.
Schnitzer misses with a looping left.
Fukumitsu scores with a sloppy right hand. Schnitzer should have avoided that one.
Fukumitsu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schnitzer.
Schnitzer throws a body punch but Fukumitsu moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fukumitsu! But no joy.
Fukumitsu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Schnitzer blocks a jab.
Fukumitsu swings widly with a right hand
and Fukumitsu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Fukumitsu misses.
Schnitzer throws a hook but Fukumitsu blocks it.
Fukumitsu cracks Schnitzer with an open hand slap.
Schnitzer connects with the punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Fukumitsu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Schnitzer has got the better of the exchanges.
Schnitzer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fukumitsu. #T3#
Fukumitsu misses with a right hand
and Schnitzer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schnitzer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Schnitzer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Schnitzer throws a lazy right hand but Fukumitsu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schnitzer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Schnitzer!
Fukumitsu misses with a straight right.
Fukumitsu throws a jab but it's blocked by Schnitzer.
Schnitzer throws an off balance right hand
enabling Fukumitsu to counter with a crisp jab.
Fukumitsu blocks a head kick by Schnitzer.
Fukumitsu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fukumitsu misses with a lunging right hand
and Schnitzer counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fukumitsu misses with a straight left.
A cross from Schnitzer lands.#T4#
Fukumitsu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schnitzer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Schnitzer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#Fukumitsu is rocked!
Schnitzer misses with a straight left.
Schnitzer moves away from the strike by Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy right hand but Schnitzer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schnitzer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fukumitsu throws a head kick but Schnitzer moves out of range.
Schnitzer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schnitzer digs a good body shot into Fukumitsu's ribs.
Fukumitsu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schnitzer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fukumitsu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schnitzer loads up on a big right hand but Fukumitsu slips the punch.
Schnitzer lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Schnitzer dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Schnitzer lands the left hand.
Schnitzer misses with a hook
and Fukumitsu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Schnitzer lands an overhand right.
Fukumitsu throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Schnitzer.
Fukumitsu throws a combination that misses
and Fukumitsu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fukumitsu throws a jab when Schnitzer was well out of range.
Schnitzer throws a hook but Fukumitsu avoids it easily.
Fukumitsu slips a jab from Schnitzer.
Fukumitsu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Schnitzer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fukumitsu.
A counter left hand to the body from Schnitzer misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schnitzer connects with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Schnitzer. Those never looked like landing.
Fukumitsu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Fukumitsu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
A big left from Fukumitsu misses.
Fukumitsu throws out a loose jab but Schnitzer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schnitzer throws a series of punches but Fukumitsu moves out of range.
Fukumitsu missing with a left hand there. Schnitzer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fukumitsu slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Fukumitsu misses its intended target.
Schnitzer slips a jab and a cross from Fukumitsu.
Schnitzer works the jab nicely.
Fukumitsu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fukumitsu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Schnitzer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fukumitsu is out of range.
Fukumitsu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab from Schnitzer.
Schnitzer throws a leg kick but Fukumitsu checks it.
Fukumitsu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Schnitzer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fukumitsu is able to avoid easily.
Schnitzer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fukumitsu throws a low kick, looking for Schnitzer's leg but Schnitzer calmly moves out of range.
Schnitzer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Fukumitsu misses.
Fukumitsu 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.
Schnitzer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fukumitsu throws a hook but Schnitzer blocks it.
Schnitzer just misses with a punch to the body.
Schnitzer scores with a leg kick.
Schnitzer lands with a good body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fukumitsu.
Schnitzer moves out of range of the strikes.
Fukumitsu misses the shot to the body.
Fukumitsu checks a low kick from Schnitzer.
Fukumitsu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kevin Schnitzer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Schnitzer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fukumitsu throws out the jab.
Schnitzer scores with a nice right hand.
Fukumitsu throws a right hand that misses
and Schnitzer counters with a nice uppercut.
Fukumitsu throws a poor cross that misses
and Schnitzer counters with a leg kick.
Fukumitsu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schnitzer with a jab.
Fukumitsu ducks right into an uppercut from Schnitzer.
Schnitzer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fukumitsu misses with an uppercut.
Fukumitsu throws a poor cross that misses
and Schnitzer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fukumitsu thinking.
Schnitzer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fukumitsu. That did some damage!
Schnitzer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fukumitsu's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fukumitsu misses with a right hand
and Schnitzer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fukumitsu throws the left hand but Schnitzer avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Fukumitsu loads up on a big right hand but Schnitzer slips the punch.
Fukumitsu tries to move into range but Schnitzer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Fukumitsu misses its intended target.
Schnitzer lands a body shot.
Schnitzer throws a hook to the side of Fukumitsu's head but Fukumitsu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schnitzer cracks Fukumitsu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fukumitsu cracks a nice hook into Schnitzer's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Fukumitsu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schnitzer doesn't seem phased though.
Nice shot by Schnitzer.
Fukumitsu misses with a right hand
and Schnitzer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Schnitzer.
Schnitzer throws out a powerful jab.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schnitzer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fukumitsu under the eye.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Schnitzer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Schnitzer 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Schnitzer!
In his post fight interview, Kevin Schnitzer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: TOF 234
Date: May 31, 2025

#R1#
Takeda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagato looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takeda throws a nice looking combination but Nagato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nagato looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nagato lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Nagato misses its intended target.
Takeda connects with a body shot that sends Nagato's belly button to the back.
Takeda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Genyo Takeda has been cut.
Nagato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takeda misses with a low kick.
Nagato lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nagato steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takeda.
Takeda looks to throw the jab but Nagato is out of range.
Takeda throws a leg kick
and Takeda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagato. Takeda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takeda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nagato's hands.#CUT#It looks like Jambo Nagato has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagato ducks under a wild hook from Takeda.
Nagato with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nagato slips a jab from Takeda.
Takeda looks to land a left hand but Nagato moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Takeda throws a right hand that misses
letting Nagato counter with a right hand.
Nagato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Nagato tries to get set, Takeda tries to push him back and clinch up but Nagato manages to avoid the attempt.
The fighters circling - Takeda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Nagato was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A left lands for Nagato.
Takeda blocks a jab.
Takeda throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagato.
Nagato scores with a jab.
Takeda misses with a looping left.
Nagato looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takeda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Genyo Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Nagato.
Takeda throws a hook to the side of Nagato's head but Nagato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagato misses with a wild body shot.
Takeda looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagato is just out of range.
Takeda throws a hook but Nagato blocks it.
A big right from Takeda misses.
Nice cross by Nagato.#CUT2#Genyo Takeda's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagato connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nagato looks to land a left hand but Takeda moved out of range nicely.#T2##KD2#
Nagato drops Takeda with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Takeda looks back up at him and smiles so Nagato waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Takeda is rocked!
Takeda gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Nagato gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jambo Nagato!
A victorious Jambo Nagato thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TOF 233
Date: May 25, 2025

#R1#
Passel scores with a punch to the head.
Frost moves away from the strike by Passel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frost! But no joy.
Passel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Passel walks into a jab.
Frost has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Passel lands a really nice looking cross but Frost seems unphased. #TD#
Frost gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Passel to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Passel wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Passel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Passel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Passel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Passel being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Passel trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Passel throws an elbow that misses. Frost uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Passel's guard. Nice move by Frost!#REVB#
Frost is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Passel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Frost passes into half guard.
Passel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frost's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frost's back!#T2#
Frost trying to get back to his feet but Passel is in full control for now.
Frost prevents Passel from getting a body triangle.
Frost turns into Passel and is now in his guard.
Frost controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Passel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Frost escapes and throws Passel's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Frost controls the position from side control.#T3#
Passel manages to get back to half guard.
Passel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Frost is working away from the top position though.
Passel tries to get to full guard but Frost has control of the leg. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Passel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Passel is trying to keep Frost in close.
Passel keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully.
Frost controls from within his opponent's guard.
Frost wants to pass the guard but Passel is keeping the position.
Frost must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T5#
Frost content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Passel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Frost preventing the sweep.
Frost looking to sit in guard and control but Passel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Passel throws a big elbow that misses.
Frost working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Passel.
We've been hearing that Passel has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T6#
Passel trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
Frost wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Frost is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Passel misses with a straight right.
Passel throws a shot from downtown. Frost moves away and avoids it.
Frost on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Passel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Frost swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Passel.
A swing and a miss from Passel.
Passel staying out of range there.#T7#
Frost gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Passel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Conrad Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Passel with that takedown attempt.
Frost slips under a jab from Passel.
Frost appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Passel moves away from the strike by Frost.
Frost misses with an uppercut. Passel saw that one coming.
Frost misses with a straight right.
Passel has his takedown stuffed
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frost misses with an uppercut.
Passel throws a lazy right hand but Frost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frost takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T8#
Passel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frost circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Passel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Passel misses with a left hand
and Frost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Frost throws a series of punches but Passel avoids them all with ease.
Frost lands with a right and another and another! Passel is in big trouble! Frost lands again and this time it's lights out for Passel! A quality knockout there for Frost.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Conrad Frost!
A very excited looking Conrad Frost made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 1171 Wright vs Tokugawa 3
Date: May 25, 2025

#R1#
Hug scores with a nice strike.
Murray misses with a body shot.
Hug takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murray connects with a single shot there.
Murray takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Murray looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hug. Hug obviously looking to wear him down.
Hug is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murray.
Hug misses with a low kick as Murray jumps back.
Murray looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Murray throws a shot from downtown. Hug moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Murray rushes Hug and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murray working aggressively here.
Hug softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hug blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hug.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hug fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murray tries a body shot but Hug blocks it.
A short right from Murray on the inside.
Murray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murray is leaning against Hug and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hug. #T1##BC2#
Hug pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murray walks into a jab.
Hug fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murray checks it well.
Murray misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hug let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hug lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murray's sensitive parts.
Matthew Murray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murray.
Murray connects with a looping right hand.
Hug lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hug checks a low kick from Murray.
Hug uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murray.
Hug throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murray counters with a nice leg kick.
Murray loads up on a big right hand but Hug slips the punch.
Hug on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hug works Murray's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hug.
Murray throws a leg kick
and Hug counters with a straight right hand.
Murray throws a hook to the side of Hug's head but Hug sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Murray connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hug takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hug moves away.
Hug tries a quick counter leg kick but Murray is wise to it.
Murray fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hug on the side of the head.
Murray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hug circles away quickly and effectively.
Murray dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hug. That did some damage!
Murray checks a low kick from Hug.
Murray half committed to a counter leg kick.
Murray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hug was well out of range. Poor timing from Murray.
Hug throws out a counter right but Murray avoids it with no problem.
Hug ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
Nice jab there from Murray.
Murray misses with a wild combination.
Hug throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murray tries to clinch there but Hug circles away.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch but Hug swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hug looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Murray bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hug's head.#CL#
Murray clinches up with Hug and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Hug.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Murray working aggressively here.
Murray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hug has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murray seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hug can turn it around.
Hug is stalling here.
Murray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hug scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murray misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Murray fails to land.
Hug manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hug misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Hug's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murray tries a body shot but Hug blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Murray fails to land.
Murray pushes Hug back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hug doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murray working aggressively here.
Hug lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Hug - that landed with a thud.
Hug gets through Murray's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but Hug uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray pushes Hug back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Murray fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hug blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but Hug uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Murray dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Murray gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hug goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hug doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murray misses with a punch on the inside.
Murray throws a punch but it's blocked by Hug.
Murray throws a punch but it's blocked by Hug.
Hug lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Murray fails to land.
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hug can do to turn this around?
Murray misses with a punch to the body.
Hug blocking some punches.
Murray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hug softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hug tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murray working aggressively here.
Murray tries a body shot but Hug blocks it.
Hug lands an uppercut.
Murray misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hug creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Hug manages to break the clinch.
Murray tries to clinch but Hug is having none of it.
Murray throws an overhand right that lands on Hug's shoulder, as Hug tries to avoid the shot.
Murray lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Murray closes the distance and clinches.
Hug blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Hug breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hug thows a leg kick but Murray checks it
and Hug takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murray checks a leg kick.
Hug uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
Murray throws a low kick, looking for Hug's leg but Hug calmly moves out of range.
Murray walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hug checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hug misses the jab.#CL#
Murray darts in and clinches Hug up against the cage.
Hug has Murray pushed against the cage.
Murray blocking some punches. #T2#
Hug blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hug lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee calls for Hug to work.
Murray lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murray has a couple of punches blocked by Hug.
Murray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Murray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murray can't find room to land a body shot as Hug controls the action.
Hug lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
Murray can't find room to land a body shot as Hug controls the action.
Matthew Murray has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murray.
Murray lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Murray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hug backwards.
Murray takes a shot to the head.
Hug blocks a body shot from Murray.
A head punch on the inside from Hug fails to land.
Murray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murray working aggressively here.
Hug blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
Murray throws a punch but it's blocked by Hug.
Hug misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murray working aggressively here.
Hug prevents a body shot from Murray.
Murray misses with a punch on the inside.
Murray lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hug tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murray lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hug.
Hug working hard to break the clinch.
Murray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hug blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murray working aggressively here.
Hug presses Murray against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murray has a couple of punches blocked by Hug.
Hug lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murray.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hug.
Hug lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murray working aggressively here.
Hug stalling in the clinch but Murray improves position.
Murray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hug is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murray is keeping busy.
Murray lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Murray dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Hug.
Murray throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A leg kick checked by Murray.
Murray throws a jab when Hug was well out of range.
Hug moves away from the strike by Murray.
Hug pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot lands for Murray.
Hug cracks Murray with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murray throws the left hand but Hug avoids the punch easily.
Murray lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murray explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug misses with an uppercut. Murray saw that one coming.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch but Hug swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hug keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murray.
Hug appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hug missing with a left hand there. Murray was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murray throws a looping overhand right but Hug ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Hug throws a hook but Murray avoids it easily.
Murray misses with a combination
and Hug counters with an outside leg kick.
Hug waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murray.
Hug throws a hook but Murray avoids it easily.
Hug throws a leg kick but Murray moved away.
Murray throws a low kick but Hug moves out of range easily.
Hug looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murray thumps Hug with a low kick.
Murray swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hug.
Murray is looking to clinch but Hug is avoiding it.
Murray connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hug's hands.
Hug takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hug fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
Murray throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hug's head.
Abel Hug has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hug fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murray manages to avoid it.
Hug moves out of range of the leg kick from Murray.
Murray throws a jab when Hug was well out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hug tries to score with a low kick but Murray moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick misses from Murray.
Murray connects with a solid leg kick.
Hug wants to land a leg kick but Murray is out of range.
Murray misses with an uppercut
and Hug counters with a leg kick.
Hug keeps the fight on the outside.
Murray throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hug looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hug lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Murray has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murray and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A quick step to the side and Murray tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murray swings for the body but Hug moves out of range.
Murray missing with a left hand there. Hug was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murray throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hug slips under a jab.#T3#
Hug stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murray.
Hug looks to land a left hand but Murray moved out of range nicely.
Murray lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murray walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hug connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hug's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murray throws a leg kick but Hug checks it.
Murray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hug.
Murray lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That kick from Murray tenderised Hug's leg. Hug is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Murray rushes Hug and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hug lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray tries a body shot but Hug blocks it.
Hug struggles to land a body shot inside as Murray controls his hands.
Hug is trying to break the clinch but Murray is controlling him.
Murray working aggressively here. #T4#
Hug can't find room to land a body shot as Murray controls the action.
Murray's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hug lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murray has a couple of punches blocked by Hug.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Murray lands a left hand.
Murray can't find room to land a body shot as Hug controls the action.
Hug lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Murray scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murray has a couple of punches blocked by Hug.
A head punch on the inside from Hug fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Hug.
Murray lands with a light punch inside.
Hug softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hug blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hug blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hug's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Murray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murray 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Hallows
Date: May 24, 2025

#R1#
Boomer avoids the body shot from Thorsby.
Boomer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bronk´s GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by Thorsby.
Boomer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thorsby stuns Boomer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thorsby keeps the fight on the outside.
Thorsby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boomer throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Boomer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boomer lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Boomer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thorsby doesn't seem phased though.
Boomer scores with a decent looking hook.
Thorsby's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boomer under the eye.
Boomer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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!
Thorsby jabs Boomer to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Thorsby is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thorsby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thorsby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thorsby checks a leg kick.
Thorsby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thorsby throws a jab when Boomer was well out of range.
Thorsby misses with an uppercut
and Boomer counters with a nice body shot.
Thorsby throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boomer connects with a body shot.
Thorsby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boomer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boomer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thorsby. That did some damage!
Svend Thorsby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorsby fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boomer is out of range.
Thorsby lands a jab to Boomer's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorsby looks to score with a jab to the body but Boomer is just out of range.#T2#
Thorsby slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Thorsby blocks the body kick.
Thorsby looks to land a right hand but Boomer moved out of range.#CL#
Boomer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thorsby, pushing him back against the cage.
Thorsby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boomer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boomer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thorsby lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thorsby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boomer lands an uppercut.
Thorsby trying to stall but Boomer improves his position.
Boomer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thorsby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorsby's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Boomer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thorsby backwards. #T3#
Boomer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Thorsby scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thorsby throws a punch but it's blocked by Boomer.
Thorsby blocks the elbow strike.
Thorsby is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boomer throws an elbow that misses.
Boomer is working Thorsby over against the cage.
Boomer lands an elbow inside that Thorsby shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Svend Thorsby has been cut.
Boomer misses with an elbow over the top.
Boomer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thorsby backwards.
Boomer throws an elbow but it misses.
Thorsby scores with a shot to the side of Boomer's head.
Boomer missing with knees to the body.
Boomer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thorsby has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boomer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thorsby can turn it around.
Knees in the clinch landing for Boomer.
Thorsby looks winded!#T4#
Boomer tries to land knees in the clinch but Thorsby avoids the damage to the body.
Boomer tries to land a knee to the head but Thorsby blocks with his arms.
Thorsby has a couple of punches blocked by Boomer.
Thorsby avoiding damage as Boomer throws knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boomer trying to land knees to the body.
Boomer prevents Thorsby from breaking the clinch.
Boomer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boomer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Boomer blocking some punches.
Thorsby misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Thorsby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thorsby misses with a right hand
and Boomer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Thorsby misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Boomer.
Thorsby blocks a jab.
Boomer scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Boomer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Svend Thorsby's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Boomer misses with a wild body shot.
Boomer loads up on a big right hand but Thorsby slips the punch.
Boomer doesn't manage to clinch there - Thorsby circles away.
Boomer motions for Thorsby to come forward. Boomer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thorsby moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boomer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thorsby throws a sloppy head kick and Boomer moves out of range easily.
Thorsby misses with an uppercut.
Thorsby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boomer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thorsby scores with a hook to the body. Boomer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby misses with a series of wild punches.
Boomer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boomer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thorsby connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Boomer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boomer loads up on a big right hand but Thorsby slips the punch.
Thorsby doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thorsby looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thorsby connects with an inside leg kick.
Boomer wants to clinch up but Thorsby keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thorsby darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boomer drops his hands momentarily and Thorsby takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thorsby throws a leg kick
and Boomer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thorsby walks forward, straight into a front kick from Boomer.
Thorsby is breathing heavily.
Boomer lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Boomer closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boomer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thorsby has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boomer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boomer misses with a knee to the head.
Thorsby blocks an elbow strike.#T2#
Thorsby looking to stall.
Boomer lands a nice elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thorsby takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Boomer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boomer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thorsby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thorsby has a couple of punches blocked by Boomer.
Boomer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thorsby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorsby presses Boomer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thorsby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Thorsby on the inside.
Thorsby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorsby tries to break the clinch but Boomer is controlling the position. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorsby.
Thorsby blocks a body shot from Boomer.
Thorsby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boomer lands an elbow that stopped Thorsby in his tracks for a moment.
Thorsby lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boomer pushes Thorsby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thorsby tries a body shot but Boomer blocks it.
Mike Boomer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thorsby throws a punch but it's blocked by Boomer.
Boomer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thorsby avoids it.
Thorsby wants to break free but Boomer has control.
Boomer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Boomer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thorsby throws a punch but it's blocked by Boomer.
Boomer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boomer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thorsby lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Boomer tries to land a knee to the head but Thorsby blocks with his arms.
Thorsby lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Thorsby blocks the elbow strike.
Boomer lands a hook that snaps the head of Thorsby backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boomer lands an elbow just above Thorsby 's eye.
Thorsby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thorsby stalling the fight.
Thorsby takes an elbow to the temple.
Thorsby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thorsby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boomer's elbow.
Boomer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thorsby in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Boomer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thorsby avoiding damage as Boomer throws knees to the body.
Boomer looking to throw knees to the head but Thorsby is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boomer.
Thorsby misses with a punch on the inside.
Thorsby tries to stall but Boomer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thorsby trying to control the position but instead, Boomer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thorsby into the cage.
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 Mike Boomer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Svend Thorsby's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Thorsby on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boomer. Boomer obviously looking to wear him down.
Thorsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boomer moves away.
Thorsby throws a head kick but Boomer moves out of range.
A jab from Thorsby misses.
Boomer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boomer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thorsby takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boomer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boomer throws a body punch but Thorsby moves out of range.
Thorsby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thorsby looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Svend Thorsby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boomer lands a head shot.
Boomer throws a body kick that misses.
Thorsby drops his hands momentarily and Boomer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Thorsby throws a body punch but Boomer moves out of range.
Boomer ducks under a wild hook from Thorsby.
Boomer looks to throw the jab but Thorsby is out of range.
Thorsby avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Boomer closes the distance and pushes Thorsby back into the cage.
Thorsby stalling in the clinch but Boomer improves position.
Thorsby tries a body shot but Boomer blocks it.
Boomer misses with a knee strike.
Thorsby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Boomer.
Boomer throws an elbow that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Boomer throws an elbow but it misses. #T2#
Boomer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thorsby is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Thorsby.
Thorsby throws a head punch that misses.
Thorsby avoiding damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boomer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Thorsby's brow.
Boomer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thorsby can do to turn this around?
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thorsby takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thorsby stalling against the cage.
Thorsby looking to stall.
Thorsby working aggressively here.
A short left from Thorsby.
Thorsby lands a right hand.
Mike Boomer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Thorsby misses with a punch to the body.
Thorsby takes a shot to the head.
Thorsby misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Thorsby on the inside.
Thorsby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boomer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thorsby avoids it.
Boomer misses with a punch on the inside.
Thorsby is struggling to control the position.
Thorsby is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boomer looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Thorsby has Boomer pressed against the cage.
Thorsby swings wildly with an uppercut but Boomer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorsby misses with a punch on the inside.
Svend Thorsby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thorsby stalling the fight.
Thorsby looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Svend Thorsby.
Thorsby throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thorsby misses with a hook to the body
and Boomer counters with a nice body kick.
Thorsby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boomer wants to clinch up but Thorsby keeps it at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Boomer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boomer, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Boomer!
A very excited looking Mike Boomer rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Hallows
Date: May 24, 2025

#R1#
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hall. Hall obviously looking to wear him down.
Henry Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Hall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.#TD2#
Jones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones thows a huge punch but Hall dodges it nicely.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Hall is defending the position.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Hall taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones thows a huge punch but Hall dodges it nicely.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Hall's head. #SUB2#
Jones 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. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Hall wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Hall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones working over Hall with some ground and pound. Hall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hall desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Hall is defending well.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
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. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Hall's temple.
Jones is nestled in close to Hall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
My spies in Ludus Gladiatorius inform me that Jones has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hall is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Jones there.
Hall wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well. #SUB2#
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hall sees it coming and defends easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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. Jones connects with a nice short shot to Hall's temple.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hall taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hall wants to get back to full guard.
Jones working Hall over with strikes.
Jones 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.
Hall wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Hall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Hall is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Hall taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard. #SUB2#
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hall's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones works his way into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Hall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheers as Hall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Hall punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Hall with a nice calf kick.#CL#
Hall clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Henry Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jones.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hall to keep the fight standing.
Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones. #T1#
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hall lands a shoulder strike.
Jones tries for a takedown but Hall manages to get underhooks.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones taking a breather.
Hall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hall walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hall cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hall stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hall.
Hall scores with a jab.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hall cracks Jones with a good jab.
Hall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Henry Hall is winning the standup battle so far.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones tries for a takedown but Hall circles away easily
and Hall counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Hall looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Henry Hall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hall can pounce on him.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hall's waist but Hall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Hall tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Hall shakes him off and moves away.
Hall sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hall's half guard.#SUB2#
Hall is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones. #T4#
Jones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Hall taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Jones working Hall over with strikes.
Hall is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Hall dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Hall throws a body kick that misses.
Hall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
A swing and a miss from Hall.
Hall looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hall misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Jones moves into the clinch.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Hall on the inside.
A short left from Hall. #TD2#
Jones successfully pulls guard. #T1##SUB2#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Hall pushes his legs off easily.
Jones looking to control.
Hall won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones is pulling down on Hall's head. It's preventing any offense from Hall, at least for the moment.
Hall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones pulls Hall in close to his closed guard and prevents Hall from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hall wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hall defends well.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Hall defends easily. #SUB2#
Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hall defends it easily.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Hall won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones is trying to keep Hall in close.
Jones controlling Hall's posture.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hall wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hall throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hall as he avoids it easily.
Hall looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hall circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Hall looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Henry Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jones.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Hall looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Hall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hall. #TD2#
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Hall!
Henry Hall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 421: Doctore v Chuck
Date: May 24, 2025

#R1#
Wog fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Scherma throws a leg kick but Wog sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Scherma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Will Scherma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wog checks the leg kick.
Scherma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Scherma throws a hook to the side of Wog's head but Wog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scherma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wog jabs at Scherma's body.
Scherma lands a leg kick that knocks Wog off balance momentarily.
Wog wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scherma thuds his shin into the meat of Wog's side.
Scherma is looking to chop away at Wog's legs.
A low kick lands for Scherma.
Scherma throws a shot from downtown. Wog moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Scherma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wog has his takedown stuffed
and Scherma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scherma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wog checks a leg kick.
Will Scherma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scherma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wog fails with the takedown.
Scherma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Porridge Wog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wog misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wog checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wog throws a body shot but no joy.
Scherma replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wog blocks it well.
Good shot there by Scherma.
Wog misses with a straight left.
Scherma thumps Wog with a low kick.
Scherma tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wog swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Wog throws an overhand right that lands on Scherma's shoulder, as Scherma tries to avoid the shot.
Wog tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Scherma stuffs the takedown attempt from Wog. Wog gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Scherma drives through and clinches with Wog against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scherma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wog's elbow. #TD#
Wog tightens his grip and picks Scherma up, before dumping him to the ground. Scherma manages to land in guard.
Wog wants to control from the top but Scherma keeps moving.
Scherma pulls Wog in close to prevent any damage.
Scherma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wog wants to control from the top but Scherma keeps moving.
Scherma has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Wog working some strikes from top position.
Scherma looking for a sweep. Not yet Scherma, not yet.
Wog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scherma has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wog trying to control the position from guard on top but Scherma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wog with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Scherma is adopting a defensive guard.
Wog stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scherma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scherma has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wog has passed into side control.
Scherma is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Wog in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Scherma is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Porridge Wog!

Event: DMMA 421: Doctore v Chuck
Date: May 24, 2025

#R1#
McGarvey misses with a low kick.
Paulsen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGarvey.
Paulsen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGarvey lands a really nice looking cross but Paulsen seems unphased.
McGarvey slips a jab from Paulsen.
Paulsen throws a poor cross that misses
and McGarvey counters with a big head kick but Paulsen shrugs it off.
Paulsen connects with a body shot.
Paulsen misses with a looping right.
Paulsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGarvey counters with a stiff right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Paulsen checks a leg kick.
McGarvey lands with a hook. Paulsen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGarvey throws a predictable looking body shot
and Paulsen counters with a straight right hand.
McGarvey lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Paulsen falls backwards - clearly groggy! McGarvey dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen McGarvey!
Our winner, Stephen McGarvey, 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: Zahedi vs Fleshou Jr 2
Date: May 18, 2025

#R1#
Hartford slips under a jab.
Santana goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've been told by Santana's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Santana.
Hartford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Santana.
Santana moves out of range as Hartford throws a body kick.
Santana misses with a looping right.
Hartford throws a wild body kick that Santana sees coming a mile off.
Hartford throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Santana fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hartford on the side of the head.
Hartford tries to work over Santana's front leg with a kick but Santana checks it.
Santana thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hartford defending well as Santana loads up on a big left hand.
Hartford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Santana ducks under a wild hook from Hartford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana moves out of range of the body kick.
Hartford lands a head kick. Santana smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Santana fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hartford looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hartford ducks under a wild hook from Santana.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartford throws a head kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Santana.#T1#
Hartford throws a body punch but Santana moves out of range.
Hartford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hartford thuds a left hand into Santana's body.
Hartford missing with a left hand there. Santana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hartford lands a head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Anthony Santana has been cut.
Santana throws a lazy right hand but Hartford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santana is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Santana blocks the leg kick.
Santana throws a big shot that misses.
Santana fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hartford checks it well.
Hartford throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hartford misses with a straight right.
Hartford staying out of range there.
Hartford tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Santana throws a hook but Hartford blocks it.
Santana avoids the head kick by Hartford.
Hartford lets loose with a powerful body kick. Santana will feel that in the morning.
Santana throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Santana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hartford.
Hartford flicks out a counter leg kick but Santana steps away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartford slips a straight right by Santana.
Hartford moves away from the strike by Santana.
Hartford is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Santana delivers a nice body kick.
Hartford looks to land a left hand but Santana moved out of range nicely.
Hartford scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Santana misses with a straight left.
Hartford with the inside leg kick.
Santana with a nice calf kick.
Hartford connects with a right hand. Santana shakes it off.
Santana checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Santana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santana avoids a kick to the body.
Santana tried to counter with a leg kick but Hartford avoided it.
A swing and a miss from Santana.
Santana misses with a straight right.
Santana misses with a hook.
Santana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Hartford with a nice cross.
Santana misses with a hook.
Santana drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Santana avoids a kick to the body.
Santana throws a hook but Hartford blocks it.
Santana moves out of range of the body kick.
Hartford throws a low kick but Santana avoids it.
It looked like Santana was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hartford.
Santana is looking to chop away at Hartford's legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Santana lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hartford has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hartford and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Santana avoids the head kick by Hartford.
Santana swings for the body but Hartford moves out of range.
As Santana backs off Hartford throws a huge counter combo but Santana manages to avoid it all.
Santana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hartford.
Hartford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hartford tries to land a front kick but Santana steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hartford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santana with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
Santana misses the jab.
Hartford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hartford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santana.
Santana half committed to a counter leg kick.
Santana buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hartford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santana manages to avoid it.
Hartford misses with a few strikes there.
Hartford throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Santana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hartford.
Santana bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hartford's head backwards.
Santana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hartford ducks under a wild hook from Santana.
Hartford takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hartford lands a right hook to the body.
Hartford misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Santana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hartford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santana was well out of range. Poor timing from Hartford.
That kick from Hartford tenderised Santana's leg. Santana is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stratton Hartford will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Santana's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Santana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santana throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hartford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hartford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Santana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Santana throws a hook but Hartford avoids it easily.
Hartford appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hartford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santana is looking for a counter combo.
Santana slips a jab and a cross from Hartford.
Hartford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Santana is able to avoid easily.
Hartford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hartford looks to land a body kick but Santana moved away.
Hartford just misses with a punch to the body.
Santana staying out of range there.
Stratton Hartford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santana throws a jab but it's blocked by Hartford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartford misses with a wild body shot.
Santana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Santana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hartford.
Hartford doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hartford in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hartford just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Santana blocks the leg kick.
Santana thinks about countering with a head kick.
Santana misses with an uppercut. Hartford saw that one coming.#T1#
Hartford missing with a left hand there. Santana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Hartford misses
and Santana counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hartford throws a right hand that misses
enabling Santana to counter with a crisp jab.
Santana stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Santana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hartford.
Santana avoids the head kick by Hartford.
Santana lands a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hartford, as that shot connected.
A big left from Santana misses.
Hartford tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Santana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hartford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santana.
Hartford plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL#
Santana clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Hartford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hartford throws a head kick that Santana semi-blocks.
Hartford misses with a looping right.
Santana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Santana works the jab nicely.
Hartford misses with a shot to the body
and Santana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hartford ducks under a wild hook from Santana.
Hartford ducks under a wild hook from Santana.
Hartford tries a head kick but it misses.
Santana slips under a jab from Hartford.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hartford.
Santana connects with a leg kick.
Santana misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Hartford releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hartford throws a sloppy head kick
and Santana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hartford gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Santana counters with an outside leg kick.
Santana connects with a leg kick.
Santana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Hartford.
Santana tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hartford has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Santana.#T3#
A big right from Santana misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hartford.
Hartford wants to land a leg kick but Santana is out of range.
Hartford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hartford catches Santana with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hartford.
Hartford connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A punch combination from Santana misses.
Hartford appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hartford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hartford swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santana.
Santana avoids a kick to the body.
Hartford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Santana digs a good hook to Hartford's body.
Santana lands with a kick to the temple. Hartford shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Santana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hartford.
Hartford throws a wild body kick that Santana sees coming a mile off.
Santana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Hartford throws a series of punches but Santana avoids them all with ease.
Hartford listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Santana fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hartford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some bone on bone action there as Santana checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hartford wants to slow Santana down by chopping away at his legs.
Santana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hartford moves forwards but Santana connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Santana scores with a nice right hand.
Hartford throws a sloppy head kick and Santana moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Hartford.
Hartford throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hartford wants to slow Santana down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hartford has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Santana.
Hartford throws a hook to the side of Santana's head but Santana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santana just misses with a punch to the body.
Hartford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santana.
Santana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Santana will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Santana's cut.
That's time! Santana's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Santana misses with a wild body shot.
Hartford is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Santana cracks Hartford with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Santana avoids the head kick by Hartford.
Santana appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Santana lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hartford thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hartford throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hartford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hartford was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Santana scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That kick from Santana tenderised Hartford's leg. Hartford is trying to keep his angry face on.
Santana loads up on a big right hand but Hartford slips the punch.
Hartford missing with a left hand there. Santana was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santana scores with a jab to the body.
Santana fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Santana closes the distance and clinches.
Santana lands a right hand. #T1#
Santana misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Hartford breaks the clinch.
Santana throws a right hand that misses
and Hartford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hartford misses with a straight left.
Santana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hartford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hartford throws a body kick that misses
enabling Santana to counter with a crisp jab.
Hartford misses with a combination
and Santana makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Santana misses with a looping right.
Santana works over Hartford's head and body with a nice combination.
Hartford throws a jab when Santana was well out of range.
Santana throws a jab when Hartford was well out of range.
Hartford let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hartford tries a head kick but it misses.
Santana lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartford moves away from the strike by Santana. #T2#
Santana misses with a looping right.
Hartford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Santana counters with a nice uppercut.
Hartford ducks under a wild hook from Santana.
Santana throws a jab when Hartford was well out of range.
Jab from Santana.
Hartford throws a jab but it's blocked by Santana.
Santana is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Santana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hartford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santana feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hartford staying out of range there.
Santana fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hartford swings for the body but Santana moves out of range.
Hartford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santana.
Santana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santana works Hartford's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Santana misses with a low kick.
Hartford appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hartford throws a leg kick but Santana checks it.
Hartford misses with a low kick.
Hartford throws out a loose jab but Santana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hartford checks a leg kick.
Santana moves forwards but Hartford connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hartford throws a sloppy head kick and Santana moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hartford. Santana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hartford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Santana scores with a hook.
Santana throws a jab but it's blocked by Hartford.
Santana lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hartford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big right from Hartford misses. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Santana.
Santana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hartford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hartford throws a body punch but Santana moves out of range.
Santana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - Hartford finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hartford misses with a kick to the body.
Hartford throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Santana swings for the body but Hartford moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Hartford.
Hartford throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Santana is looking to land body kicks.
Hartford let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Santana takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Santana. That's going to slow Hartford down.
Santana with a jab.
Santana misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Santana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santana 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Anthony Santana!

Event: SMASH: Zahedi vs Fleshou Jr 2
Date: May 18, 2025

#R1#
Romanow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Romanow swings widly with a right hand
and Romanow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romanow misses with a left hand
and Romanow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romanow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Romanow dives in and grabs Nicholas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nicholas pushes down on Romanow's head and hops out.
Nicholas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#It looks like Marcel Romanow has been cut.
Romanow throws the left hand but Nicholas avoids the punch easily.
Crunch! Nicholas slams his shin into Romanow's torso.#KD2#
Nicholas sends Romanow crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nicholas is motioning to the referee to let Romanow up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicholas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Romanow is breathing heavily.
Romanow walks straight into a right hand from Nicholas - that's dropped him! Nicholas jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Romanow from any more punishment! Romanow complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Franz Nicholas!

Event: SYN 1169 Oneal vs. Pedersoli 2
Date: May 18, 2025

#R1#
Gretel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sprintin at a distance.
Sprintin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gretel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sprintin throws out the jab.
Gretel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gretel misses with a body kick.
Sprintin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gretel.
Gretel lands a leg kick that knocks Sprintin off balance momentarily.
Gretel takes one to the chin there.
Gretel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sprintin throws a shot from downtown. Gretel moves away and avoids it.
Gretel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Sprintin misses its intended target.
Gretel ducks under a wild hook from Sprintin.
Gretel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gretel scores with a shot to the body.
Gretel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sprintin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sprintin misses with a hook.
Gretel throws a low kick, looking for Sprintin's leg but Sprintin calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Gretel finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sprintin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sprintin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gretel.
Sprintin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gretel was well out of range. Poor timing from Sprintin.
Gretel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sprintin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Sprintin. That snapped Gretel's head back.
Gretel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sprintin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gretel moves away.
Sprintin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sprintin misses with a straight right.
Gretel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sprintin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gretel.
Gretel swats away the attempt to clinch by Sprintin.
Gretel takes one on the button.
Sprintin tries to score with a low kick but Gretel moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Gretel throws an overhand right that lands on Sprintin's shoulder, as Sprintin tries to avoid the shot.
Sprintin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gretel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sprintin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gretel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sprintin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gretel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Sprintin finds it's way through Gretel's defenses.
Sprintin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sprintin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sprintin throws a shot from downtown. Gretel moves away and avoids it.
Sprintin moves out of range of the strikes.
Sprintin misses with an uppercut
and Gretel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sprintin throws the left hand but Gretel avoids the punch easily.
Sprintin looks to score with a jab to the body but Gretel is just out of range.#CL2#
Sprintin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sprintin.
A shot in the inside from Sprintin.
Gretel misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Sprintin misses with a punch to the body.
Gretel can't find room to land a body shot as Sprintin controls the action.
A short left from Gretel.
Gretel misses with some punches.
Sprintin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gretel misses with some punches.
Sprintin lands a nice uppercut.
Gretel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sprintins head.
Sprintin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gretel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gretel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sprintin.
Gretel blocks a body shot from Sprintin.
Gretel blocks a body shot from Sprintin.
Sprintin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gretel misses with a punch on the inside.
Gretel blocks an uppercut.
Sprintin takes a shot to the head.
I was talking to Gretel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gretel misses with a body punch.
Sprintin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gretel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Sprintin misses with the head strike.
Gretel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sprintin swings wildly with an uppercut but Gretel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sprintin misses with a body punch.
Gretel prevents a body shot from Sprintin.
Sprintin blocks an uppercut.
Sprintin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sprintin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sprintin tries a body shot but Gretel blocks it.
Gretel digs a right hand into Sprintin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sprintin's gas tank.
Sprintin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sprintin working aggressively here.
Sprintin prevents a body shot from Gretel.
Gretel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sprintin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sprintin prevents a body shot from Gretel.
Sprintin blocks an uppercut.
Gretel scores with a shot to the side of Sprintin's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gretel.
Gretel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sprintin's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phil Sprintin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sprintin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gretel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sprintin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#CL#
Gretel moves into the clinch.
Sprintin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sprintin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sprintin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gretel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sprintin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Gretel.
Sprintin tries to work over Gretel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gretel tries a body shot but Sprintin blocks it.
Gretel misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gretel.
Sprintin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gretel backwards.
Gretel lands with a light punch inside.
Gretel blocks a body shot from Sprintin.
Sprintin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sprintin prevents a body shot from Gretel.
Sprintin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Sprintin.
Sprintin works on Gretel's body with a couple of short punches.
Sprintin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gretel backwards. #T1#
Sprintin lands an uppercut.
Gretel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gretel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sprintin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gretel backwards.
Sprintin misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gretel.
Gretel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sprintin tries to throw a body punch but Gretel avoids it by throwing Sprintin back against the cage.
Sprintin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sprintin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sprintin throws a punch but it's blocked by Gretel.
Sprintin lands a right hand.
Sprintin tries to throw a body punch but Gretel avoids it by throwing Sprintin back against the cage.
Sprintin misses with some punches.
Sprintin lands a hook that snaps the head of Gretel backwards.
Sprintin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sprintin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sprintin throws a punch but it's blocked by Gretel.
Sprintin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gretel prevents a body shot from Sprintin.
Sprintin struggles to land a body shot inside as Gretel controls his hands. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sprintin prevents a body shot from Gretel.
Gretel misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sprintin.
Sprintin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gretel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sprintin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sprintin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Gretel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gretel moves away from the strike by Sprintin.
Sprintin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gretel connects with a body shot that sends Sprintin's belly button to the back.
Sprintin throws a hook but Gretel blocks it.
Gretel jabs Sprintin right on the nose. Sprintin blinks but takes it well.
Sprintin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gretel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sprintin finds it's way round the side to connect with Gretel's head.
Gretel misses with a looping left.
Gretel slips a jab from Sprintin.#T3#
A big left from Gretel misses.
Sprintin with a hook.
Sprintin misses with a lunging right hand
and Gretel counters with a left to the body.
Gretel ducks under a wild hook from Sprintin.
Sprintin looks to land a left hand but Gretel moved out of range nicely.
Gretel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sprintin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gretel.
Gretel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gretel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gretel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sprintin wants to clinch up but Gretel keeps it at a distance.
Gretel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sprintin moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gretel.
Sprintin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gretel finds it's way round the side to connect with Sprintin's head.
Sprintin misses with an uppercut
and Gretel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sprintin swings widly with a right hand
letting Gretel counter with a right hand. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the liver by Sprintin. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Sprintin tries to keep at a distance but Gretel has taken the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Sprintin.
Sprintin working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Gretel manages to break the clinch.
Gretel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sprintin.
Gretel jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gretel lands with a cross.
Sprintin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gretel lands with a straight right. Sprintin didn't see that one coming.
Sprintin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gretel is able to avoid easily.
Sprintin connects with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gretel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sprintin checks a low kick from Gretel.
Gretel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sprintin.
Sprintin misses with an uppercut. Gretel saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Phil Sprintin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sprintin looks to throw the jab but Gretel is out of range.
The fighters circling - Sprintin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sprintin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gretel with a jab.
Sprintin works Gretel's body with a nice hook.
Gretel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gretel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sprintin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gretel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gretel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sprintin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gretel. Gretel obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gretel.
Sprintin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sprintin lands an overhand right.
Gretel throws out a loose jab but Sprintin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Gretel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sprintin.
Sprintin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sprintin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gretel counters with a good low kick that Sprintin was not able to check.
Gretel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sprintin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gretel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sprintin.
Sprintin connects with a jab.
Sprintin moves out of range of the body kick from Gretel.
Sprintin misses with a hook. Gretel ducked under it nicely.
Gretel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sprintin.
Sprintin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sprintin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gretel throws a body kick that misses
and Sprintin counters with a nice uppercut.
Gretel moves in looking to clinch but Sprintin pushes him off.
Sprintin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gretel to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Gretel instigates a clinch.
Peter Gretel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gretel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sprintin lands a hook that snaps the head of Gretel backwards.
Gretel presses Sprintin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sprintin digs a right hand underneath Gretel's ribcage. Gretel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sprintin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gretel tries a body shot but Sprintin blocks it.
Sprintin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sprintin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sprintin misses with a punch to the body.
Gretel throws a head punch that misses.
Sprintin tries to work over Gretel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Gretel - that landed with a thud.
Gretel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sprintin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sprintin misses with a body punch.
A short left from Gretel.
Sprintin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gretel's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sprintin.
Gretel throws a punch but it's blocked by Sprintin. #T3#
Sprintin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gretel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sprintin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gretel tries to throw a body punch but Sprintin avoids it by throwing Gretel back against the cage.
Gretel lands a shoulder strike.
Sprintin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gretel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gretel.
Phil Sprintin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sprintin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sprintin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gretel backwards. #BC#
Gretel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sprintin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gretel moves away.
Gretel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gretel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sprintin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sprintin stuns Gretel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sprintin throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Gretel moves away from the strike by Sprintin.
Gretel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sprintin was well out of range. Poor timing from Gretel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sprintin misses with a straight left.
Sprintin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gretel. That did some damage!
Gretel moves forwards but Sprintin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sprintin misses with a body shot.
Sprintin tries to clinch but Gretel is having none of it.
Sprintin connects with a single shot there.
Gretel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sprintin thuds his right hand into Gretel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gretel defending well as Sprintin loads up on a big left hand.
Gretel swings for the body but Sprintin moves out of range.
Gretel misses the body punch
and Sprintin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sprintin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sprintin moves out of range of the body kick from Gretel.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Phil Sprintin.
Well Sprintin 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Sprintin!
Phil Sprintin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SMASH: Denver vs Tryastsyn
Date: May 16, 2025

#R1#
Holl scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Branko clinches up against the cage.
Holl stops a takedown attempt from Branko.
Branko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Branko wants to take the fight to the mat but Holl manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Holl has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Holl digs a right hand underneath Branko's ribcage. Branko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Branko wants a takedown.
Flo Holl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davdio Branko.
Branko blocks an elbow strike.
Branko managing to block the knees to the body from Holl.
Holl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Branko.
Branko tries to pull guard but Holl holds him up against the cage and eventually Branko drops back down to his feet.
Holl lands a nice knee to the body. #TD2#
Branko has hold of one of Holl's legs. Holl is fighting the takedown attempt but Branko gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Holl wants to sweep but no luck.
Holl is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Branko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Holl is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Holl has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Branko looking for a sweep. Not yet Branko, not yet. #T1##SUB2#
Branko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Branko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holl manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Holl wants to sweep here but Branko controlling him for the moment.
Holl has his hands on Branko's head, controlling the position.
Holl is trying to keep Branko in close.
Branko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holl is keeping the position for now.
Branko is still trying to improve position.#T2##SUB2#
Branko drops back looking for a leg! Holl is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holl manages to kick Branko off! Branko jumps back into Holl's guard.
Branko looking to pass the guard.
Holl pulls Branko in close to his closed guard and prevents Branko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Holl trying to keep a closed guard but Branko is proving a slippery customer.
Branko wants to pass the guard but Holl is keeping the position.
Holl tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB2#
Branko drops back looking for a leg! Holl is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holl manages to kick Branko off! Branko jumps back into Holl's guard.
Branko forces his way into half guard.
Holl trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Branko is looking for a kimura here.
Holl tries to roll over but Branko keeps him under control.
Holl is trying to stand back up but Branko is controlling him #SUB2#
Branko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holl defends it well.
Holl wants to control but Branko is keeping busy. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holl tries to roll over but Branko keeps him under control.
Holl wants to control but Branko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Branko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Branko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holl is just riding it out for now. Branko eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Branko is trying to work for a kimura but Holl is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Davdio Branko will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Branko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Holl cracks Branko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Holl.#CL#
Holl takes the fight into the clinch.
Holl putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Branko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Holl misses with a knee strike.
Branko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holl pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good work by Branko as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Branko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Holl looks to land a left hand but Branko moved out of range nicely.
Branko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holl swivels and escapes.
Flo Holl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davdio Branko.
Branko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Branko fails to land the takedown.
A low kick from Holl misses #TD2#
and Branko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Branko.

Holl has his feet on Branko's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Holl gets caught napping as Branko dives in and scores a takedown. Holl manages to retain guard.
Branko is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holl swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holl is controlling Branko's posture.
Branko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holl's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Holl trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Branko wants to pass to mount but Holl is defending the position.
Holl wants to improve his position but Branko is controlling well. #SUB2#
Branko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Branko is looking for a kimura but Holl is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Branko to get the leverage.
Branko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Holl trying to control here. #SUB2#
Branko is looking for a kimura here. #T3##SUB2#
Branko wants to work for an arm triangle but Holl is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Holl wants to improve his position but Branko is controlling well.
Holl is working hard here to advance position.
Holl trying to control but Branko postures up. #SUB2#
Branko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holl has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Branko is working for a kimura but Holl is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Branko is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Holl wants to control but Branko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Holl tries to get to full guard but Branko has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Branko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holl has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holl is doing well to control the position and prevent Branko from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flo Holl dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Branko dives in for a single leg takedown but Holl sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Holl lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Holl closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Branko gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Holl regains guard.
Holl wants to get back to his feet but Branko passes into half guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Branko is working for a kimura but Holl is defending it quite comfortably.
Branko tries to pass to full mount but Holl defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holl wants to improve his position but Branko is controlling well.
Holl is controlling Branko's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Holl wants to improve his position but Branko is controlling well. #T1##SUB2#
Branko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Branko wants to work for an arm triangle but Holl is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Davdio Branko has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Branko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holl has managed to free his arm - good work.
Holl wants to control but Branko is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Branko wants to work for an arm triangle but Holl is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Branko is working for a kimura but Holl is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Holl trying to control here. #SUB2#
Branko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Holl is trying to get back to full guard.
Branko wants to free his trapped foot but Holl is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Branko is working for a submission of some sort.
Branko prevents Holl from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Branko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holl sees it coming and defends easily.
Holl regains full guard. Nicely done.
Branko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holl is keeping the position for now.
Holl seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Branko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Branko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Branko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holl pulls Branko in close to prevent any damage.
Branko passes into half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Holl wants to get back to full guard.
Holl gets back to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Holl holds on and takes a little breather.
Holl keeping full guard, as Branko tries to pass.
Holl has his hands on Branko's head, controlling the position.
Branko is pushing down on Holl's leg trying to pass to half guard. Holl is fighting to maintain full guard but Branko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holl knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Davdio Branko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Branko 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davdio Branko!

Event: C417: Duran vs Donal
Date: May 11, 2025

#R1#
McBeth closes the distance but Entreri moves to the side
and Entreri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Entreri wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McBeth lands with a shot to the body.
Entreri walks into a jab.
McBeth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Entreri.
McBeth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Entreri.
McBeth misses with a right hand
and Entreri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBeth looks to throw the jab but Entreri is out of range.
McBeth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Entreri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McBeth throws a poor cross that misses
and Entreri counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Entreri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McBeth.
Entreri is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McBeth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Entreri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McBeth misses with a straight right.
McBeth throws a big shot that misses.
McBeth throws out a loose jab but Entreri uses good head movement to avoid it.
McBeth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Entreri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McBeth throws an overhand right that lands on Entreri's shoulder, as Entreri tries to avoid the shot.
Entreri throwing a counter right hand but McBeth manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by McBeth. Beautiful body shot.
Mustafa McBeth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBeth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Entreri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
McBeth swings widly with a right hand
letting Entreri counter with a right hand.
Entreri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McBeth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McBeth lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBeth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Entreri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McBeth throws a hook but Entreri blocks it.
Entreri is looking to counter punch.
Entreri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McBeth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McBeth misses with a series of wild punches.
Entreri is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McBeth misses with a hook to the body
and Entreri counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Mustafa McBeth has been cut.#T3#
McBeth lands a nice shot that snaps Entreri's head back.
McBeth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Entreri. #CL#
Entreri moves into the clinch.
McBeth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Entreri.
McBeth missing with knees to the body.
McBeth wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Entreri.
Good body shot from Entreri.
McBeth looks winded!
McBeth swings wildly with an uppercut but Entreri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Entreri lands a hook that snaps the head of McBeth backwards.
Entreri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McBeth.
Entreri misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Entreri fails to land. #BC#
Entreri breaks from the clinch.
McBeth throws a lazy uppercut
and Entreri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Entreri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McBeth.
Entreri throwing a counter right hand but McBeth manages to avoid it.
McBeth throws a poor cross that misses
and Entreri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McBeth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Entreri counters with a nice right hand that sends McBeth toppling to the canvas! McBeth scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Entreri finish him?!#ROC#McBeth is rocked!
Entreri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McBeth throws out the jab.
McBeth is still on wobbly legs! Can Entreri finish him?
McBeth looks to score with a jab to the body but Entreri is just out of range.
Entreri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McBeth seems to have recovered his senses.
Entreri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McBeth.
We've been told by Entreri's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Entreri moves out of range as McBeth strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Entreri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Entreri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBeth was well out of range. Poor timing from Entreri.
McBeth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McBeth throws a jab when Entreri was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artemis Entreri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mustafa McBeth's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Entreri ducks under a wild hook from McBeth.
McBeth throws a sloppy body shot #KD#
and Entreri counters with a nice right hand that sends McBeth toppling to the canvas! McBeth scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Entreri finish him?!
McBeth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Entreri counters with a stiff right hand.
Entreri defending well as McBeth loads up on a big left hand.
Entreri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McBeth throws out the jab.
Entreri moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Entreri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McBeth cracks a nice hook into Entreri's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBeth misses the jab.
Entreri throwing a counter right hand but McBeth manages to avoid it.
McBeth scores with a nice strike.
McBeth missing with a left hand there. Entreri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
McBeth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Entreri grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! McBeth takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Entreri cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Artemis Entreri!
Artemis Entreri seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 418: Handerson v Cabrazzi
Date: May 11, 2025

#R1#
Huller missing with a left hand there. Leonardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leonardo is looking to counter punch.
Huller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Huller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Huller moves away from the strike by Leonardo.
Huller feints the counter takedown.
Huller lands a head shot.#CL2#
Huller rushes Leonardo and presses him up against the cage.
Leonardo working aggressively here.
Leonardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Leonardo fails to land.
Huller lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Huller.
Huller lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huller tries to work over Leonardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leonardo.
Huller is trying to drag Leonardo to the mat but Leonardo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Leonardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leonardo 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.
Huller can't find room to land a body shot as Leonardo controls the action.
Leonardo stalls. #T1#
A short right from Leonardo.
Huller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leonardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Huller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Leonardo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Huller can turn it around.
Huller tries to score a body lock takedown but Leonardo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Leonardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leonardo working aggressively here.
Huller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leonardo prevents a body shot from Huller.
Leonardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Huller.
Leonardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Leonardo - that landed with a thud.
Huller blocks an uppercut.
Leonardo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leonardo misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leonardo.
Huller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leonardo throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Huller scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Leonardo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mario Leonardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Huller.
Leonardo controlling the action here for a moment.
A short uppercut from Leonardo.
Leonardo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leonardo throws a head punch that misses.
Huller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leonardo blocks an uppercut.
Huller lands with a short shot to the head.
Huller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Huller prevents a body shot from Leonardo.
Huller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leonardo's elbow.
A short right from Leonardo on the inside.
Leonardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Huller lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Huller on the inside.
Huller blocking some punches.
Leonardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Huller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Huller lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Leonardo or not.
Leonardo scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Huller is rocked!
Leonardo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Huller backwards.
Huller is still on wobbly legs! Can Leonardo finish him?
Leonardo throws a big uppercut that drops Huller! More strikes from Leonardo and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Huller lies dazed against the cage as Leonardo celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Leonardo!
Mario Leonardo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TOF 228
Date: May 11, 2025

#R1#
Hekkala lands a jab.
Nagato throws a jab when Hekkala was well out of range.
Nagato misses with a straight left.
Nagato throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nagato comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nagato throws a body punch but Hekkala moves out of range.
Hekkala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hekkala slips under a jab from Nagato.
Nagato throws a body shot but no joy.
And Hekkala responds with a good body kick, but Nagato manages to step out the way in time.
Hekkala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagato.
A countering left hand to the body from Hekkala misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hekkala drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nagato looks to score with a jab to the body but Hekkala is just out of range.
Hekkala throws a counter combo.
Hekkala is looking to slow Nagato down with leg kicks.
Nagato misses with a left hand
and Hekkala finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T1#
Nagato misses with a straight right.
Hekkala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagato.
Nagato scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#It looks like Horus Hekkala has been cut.#CL2#
Hekkala has managed to clinch.
Nagato blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Hekkala ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hekkala no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Hekkala looking for subs off his back but Nagato has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hekkala is looking for a sweep. Nagato is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hekkala trying to control but Nagato postures up.
Nagato is keen to just control but Hekkala is a slippery customer.#T2#
Hekkala desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hekkala is not content to let Nagato control the position.
Nagato is thwarting Hekkala's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Hekkala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nagato will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Hekkala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hekkala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Hekkala has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Nagato escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Nagato!
Hekkala is trying to get back to half guard.
Nagato is looking to take a break and control but Hekkala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nagato looking to control but instead Hekkala has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Hekkala is looking to improve his position.
Hekkala is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hekkala manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Hekkala being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Hekkala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nagato wants to control from the top but Hekkala keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nagato avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Hekkala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hekkala trying to keep a closed guard but Nagato is proving a slippery customer. #T5#
Nagato showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hekkala controls Nagato momentarily but Nagato frees himself. #SUB2#
Nagato avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Nagato avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nagato looking to pass the guard.
Nagato trying to control the position from guard on top but Hekkala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nagato passes into half guard.
Nagato stalling.
Hekkala wants to control but Nagato is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hekkala slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Hekkala is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nagato is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Hekkala is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nagato is aware though and is defending well.
Nagato trying to control the position from guard on top but Hekkala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hekkala looking for a guillotine here but Nagato defends easily. #T7##SUB2#
Nagato got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hekkala has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nagato has managed to get both his arms back between Hekkala's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Hekkala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nagato defends it easily.#SUB2#
Hekkala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nagato's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nagato trying to control but Hekkala is working from the bottom. #T8#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Hekkala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Hekkala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nagato trying to control the position from guard on top but Hekkala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hekkala working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Hekkala is looking for a triangle but Nagato pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Hekkala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nagato is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T9##SUB2#
Hekkala has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nagato can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nagato trying to control the position from guard on top but Hekkala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hekkala trying to keep a closed guard but Nagato is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nagato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hekkala.
As Nagato backs off Hekkala throws a huge counter combo but Nagato manages to avoid it all.
Nagato misses with a body punch
and Nagato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hekkala looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nagato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hekkala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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 Jambo Nagato will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Horus Hekkala's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nagato moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Nagato misses the target.
Nagato scores with a sloppy right hand. Hekkala should have avoided that one.
Nagato clobbers Hekkala with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Donk. Nagato catches Hekkala right on the button with a cross.#ROC#Hekkala is rocked!
Hekkala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagato.
A little jabbing left from Hekkala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nagato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hekkala manages to avoid it.
Nagato misses with a right hand
and Hekkala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagato misses with an uppercut. Hekkala saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Nagato. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nagato.
Hekkala is still on wobbly legs! Can Nagato finish him?
Nagato throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hekkala counters with a leg kick.
Hekkala seems to have recovered his senses.
That kick from Hekkala tenderised Nagato's leg. Nagato is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Nagato misses with a double jab
and Hekkala makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nagato really felt that one!
Nagato throws a lazy uppercut
and Hekkala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nagato looks to score with a jab to the body but Hekkala is just out of range.
Nagato throws a jab but it's blocked by Hekkala.
Hekkala thows a body kick. Nagato tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nagato misses with a straight right.
Hekkala avoids the body shot from Nagato.
Nagato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hekkala was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagato.
Hekkala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagato. #T2#
Nagato swings for the body but Hekkala moves out of range.
Hekkala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Nagato misses.
Hekkala tries a quick counter leg kick but Nagato is wise to it.
Nagato throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hekkala counters with a straight right hand.
Nagato definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nagato throws a poor cross that misses
and Hekkala makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nagato throws a body punch but Hekkala moves out of range.
Nagato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hekkala. Hekkala obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hekkala scores with the left hand. Nagato knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hekkala darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nagato misses the jab.
Jambo Nagato is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Hekkala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagato throws out the jab.
Hekkala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nagato misses with an uppercut
and Hekkala counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hekkala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nagato.
Hekkala only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nagato moves out of range as Hekkala throws a body kick.
Nagato circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hekkala moves away from the strike by Nagato.
Hekkala was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nagato missing with a left hand there. Hekkala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hekkala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nagato throws a big shot that misses.
Hekkala follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hekkala moves forwards but Nagato connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hekkala avoids the body shot from Nagato. #T4#
Hekkala with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nagato to score with a decent uppercut.
Hekkala pushes Nagato away with a front kick.
Hekkala slips a straight right by Nagato.
Hekkala moves out of range of the strikes.
Hekkala throws out a counter right but Nagato avoids it with no problem.
Nagato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagato misses with an uppercut. Hekkala saw that one coming.
And Hekkala responds with a good body kick, but Nagato manages to step out the way in time.
The fighters circling - Hekkala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagato looks to land a right hand but Hekkala moved out of range.
Hekkala tries to clinch up
and Nagato counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T5#
Hekkala looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hekkala fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Nagato lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hekkala doesn't seem phased though.
Nagato swings for the body but Hekkala moves out of range.
Nagato throws the left hand but Hekkala avoids the punch easily.
Hekkala unleashes a big counter combination but Nagato bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nagato takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hekkala slips a jab from Nagato.
Nagato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hekkala moves away.
Hekkala defending well as Nagato loads up on a big left hand. #T6#
Nagato loads up on a big right hand but Hekkala slips the punch.
Hekkala throws a leg kick but Nagato sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nagato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nagato throws a right hand that misses
letting Hekkala counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Hekkala closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Hekkala.
Hekkala tries to pull guard but Nagato forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nagato.
Hekkala tries to throw a body punch but Nagato avoids it by throwing Hekkala back against the cage.
Hekkala works on Nagato's body with a couple of short punches.
Nagato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Nagato.
Hekkala works on Nagato's body with a couple of short punches.
Hekkala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nagato.
Hekkala lands with a right to the head. #T7#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nagato.
Hekkala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nagato backwards.
Hekkala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nagato backwards.
Hekkala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hekkala lands with a short shot to the head.
Hekkala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagato blocks a body shot from Hekkala.
Hekkala misses with a punch on the inside.
Hekkala keeps control of Nagato as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nagato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nagato misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Nagato fails to land.
Hekkala lands a shot to the body.
Nagato can't break the clinch.
Nagato tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T8#
Hekkala struggles to land a body shot inside as Nagato controls his hands.
Hekkala lands with a right to the head.
Hekkala scores with a shot to the side of Nagato's head.
Nagato throws a punch but it's blocked by Hekkala.
Hekkala tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nagato just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nagato tries to throw a body punch but Hekkala avoids it by throwing Nagato back against the cage.
Hekkala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hekkala lands a right hand.
Hekkala lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Nagato fails to land.
Nagato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hekkala.
Hekkala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Hekkala. #TD2#
Hekkala pulls guard effortlessly. #T9##SUB2#
Hekkala looking for a triangle here. Nagato is fighting it but it looks tight! Hekkala pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Nagato is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Horus Hekkala!
Horus Hekkala decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Hohenthal vs Jackson
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Hohenthal checks it.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hohenthal's head backwards.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Hohenthal.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hohenthal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Hohenthal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hohenthal.
It looked like Hohenthal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hohenthal on the side of the head.
Hohenthal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hohenthal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've been informed that Jackson 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.
Hohenthal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Jackson. That snapped Hohenthal's head back.
Hohenthal shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hohenthal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hohenthal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hohenthal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hohenthal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hohenthal throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Hohenthal saw that one coming.
Hohenthal checks the leg kick.
Hohenthal slips under a jab.
Jackson misses with a right hand
letting Hohenthal counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Hohenthal.
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!
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Hohenthal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hohenthal throws out the jab.
Jackson cracks Hohenthal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Hohenthal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Jackson is rocked!#T3#
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Hohenthal scores with a counter punch that sends Jackson to the canvas! Hohenthal smells blood - he's punishing Jackson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jackson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lennart Hohenthal!
Lennart Hohenthal retains his bantamweight title!
A less than humble Lennart Hohenthal misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SYN 1166 Brown vs. Gong
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Esposito throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Esposito.
Anderson punishes Esposito's body with a nice straight punch.
Anderson throws a leg kick which misses Esposito's front leg but catches the back leg as Esposito tries to avoid it.
Esposito drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Esposito misses with a two punch combination.
Esposito takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Esposito darts in trying to clinch
and Anderson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Esposito's knee momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
Esposito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Esposito throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Esposito lands with a kick to the temple. Anderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Esposito dips to his left and cracks Anderson with an uppercut!
Esposito tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Esposito avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Esposito scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#It looks like Jones Anderson has been cut.
Anderson cracks Esposito with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Anderson thows a body kick. Esposito tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Anderson connects with a high kick.
Esposito throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Anderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Esposito is out of range and Anderson settles back down.
Anderson scores with a decent looking hook.
Esposito tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Esposito moves out of range as Anderson throws a body kick.
Esposito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Esposito wants to clinch.
We've been told by Esposito's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Esposito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice combination there by Esposito.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esposito throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anderson.
A solid body kick from Anderson.
Anderson throws the left hand but Esposito avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Esposito wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Esposito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Esposito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson delivers a nice body kick.
Anderson throws a nice head kick!
Anderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Esposito is out of range and Anderson settles back down.
Esposito throws a lazy body kick
and Esposito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Esposito rushes Anderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Esposito works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Esposito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anderson is stalling here.
Anderson pushes off an throws an elbow but Esposito leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Esposito controls his hands.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Esposito stalls.
Esposito is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anderson is defending well for now.#T3#
Esposito pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Esposito takes a knee to the side of the body.
Anderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
Esposito dodges an elbow strike from Anderson.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Esposito.
Esposito blocks an uppercut.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Esposito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esposito effectively controlling the action here.
A nice left hand lands by Esposito.
Anderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Anderson throws an elbow but it misses.
Esposito avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Anderson lands a nice knee to the body.
Esposito takes a knee to the side of the body. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson misses with the head strike.
Anderson lands with a left to the head.
Anderson managing to block the knees to the body from Esposito.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Come on Esposito - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Anderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Esposito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esposito misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anderson.
Esposito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
Anderson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Esposito seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Anderson can turn it around.
A right hook to the body lands for Anderson.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Esposito in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Esposito is breathing heavily.
Esposito working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson misses with a knee to the head.
Anderson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Esposito or not.
Anderson works on Esposito's body with a couple of short punches.
Anderson lands an elbow just above Esposito 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Anderson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jones Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jones Anderson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Esposito throws a leg kick that misses.
Esposito tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson scores with a head kick.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Esposito fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leonardo Esposito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anderson, as that shot connected.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Jones Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Esposito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito is looking to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Esposito. Those never looked like landing.
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.
Esposito scores with a body shot.
Esposito fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
Anderson drops his hands momentarily and Esposito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Esposito throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Esposito misses with a double jab.
Esposito displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Esposito lands a body shot.
Anderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Esposito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Leonardo Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson lands a jab to Esposito's midsection.
Anderson throws a low kick, looking for Esposito's leg but Esposito calmly moves out of range.
Esposito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Esposito fails to land with a series of punches.
Esposito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Esposito checks a leg kick nicely.
Esposito is looking to counter punch.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Esposito.
Esposito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Esposito lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderson doesn't seem phased though.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Esposito moves away.
Anderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anderson thumps Esposito with a low kick.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson slips under a jab from Esposito.
Anderson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Esposito throws a body shot but no joy.
Esposito tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Esposito with the inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Anderson jabs Esposito to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Esposito lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.
Left hook, right uppercut from Esposito.
Anderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anderson lands with a nice body kick.
Anderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Esposito has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Esposito defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Esposito is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Esposito takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Esposito is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body. Esposito takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Anderson throws a head kick but Esposito moves out of range.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Esposito.
Esposito wants to clinch.
Esposito tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anderson is looking to chop away at Esposito's legs.
Esposito takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good leg kick by Anderson.
Esposito is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Esposito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Esposito slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Anderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Esposito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Esposito throws a combination that misses
and Anderson counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
Anderson scores with a nice body kick.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Esposito moved away.
Esposito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Esposito's shoulder, as Esposito tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esposito tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Esposito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Esposito on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Esposito scores with a kick to the body.
Esposito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Esposito tries a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Esposito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Esposito throws a shot from downtown. Anderson moves away and avoids it.
Anderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good shot there by Anderson.
Nice body kick from Anderson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jones Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jones Anderson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##KD2#
Anderson lands a big head kick that sends Esposito tumbling to the mat! Anderson takes a step backwards and waves Esposito back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Esposito is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Anderson counters with a thumping low kick.
Oh Esposito is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson scores with a hook to the body. Esposito takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Esposito seems to have got his legs back now.
Anderson scores with a spinning back kick!
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Esposito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson scores with a punch to the head.
Anderson swings for the body but Esposito moves out of range.
Esposito tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Esposito.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Esposito's shoulder, as Esposito tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson drops Esposito with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Esposito! Anderson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jones Anderson!
Our winner, Jones Anderson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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

#R1#
Burian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot by Eklund.
Burian lands with an uppercut that bounces Eklund off the cage and back into range.
Eklund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burian checks a low kick from Eklund.
Burian throws a body shot but no joy.
Burian sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Burian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Eklund steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burian.
Burian stuns Eklund with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burian lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eklund pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burian throwing a counter right hand but Eklund manages to avoid it.
Eklund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burian.
Eklund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burian scores with a shot to the body.
Eklund bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Eklund misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Burian misses the target.
Burian throws an overhand right that lands on Eklund's shoulder, as Eklund tries to avoid the shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Eklund has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Burian throws an off balance right hand
and Eklund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Eklund gets a takedown into half guard.

Burian pushes Eklund off and gets back to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Burian there.
Burian throws an overhand right that lands on Eklund's shoulder, as Eklund tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Eklund drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Burian kicks Eklund off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burian takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Eklund misses with a leg kick
letting Burian counter with a right hand.
Eklund chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Klement Burian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eklund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Burian throws an overhand right that lands on Eklund's shoulder, as Eklund tries to avoid the shot.
Burian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Eklund misses with a hook to the body
letting Burian counter with a right hand.
A lazy left from Burian finds it's target.
Eklund scores with a spinning back kick!
Eklund is looking to chop away at Burian's legs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burian darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#Eklund is rocked!
Eklund tries to work over Burian's front leg with a kick but Burian checks it.
Eklund is still on wobbly legs! Can Burian finish him?
Burian cracks Eklund with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Eklund tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Burian pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Eklund is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klement Burian!
Klement Burian thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Morrison vs Longabaugh
Date: May 04, 2025

#R1#
Janjan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stahl.
Stahl throws out a loose jab but Janjan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Stahl misses.
Janjan throws a counter combo.
Stahl lands a jab to the nose.
Stahl throws a looping overhand right but Janjan ducks down to avoid it.
Janjan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A jab from Stahl finds it's way through Janjan's defenses.
Stahl uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Janjan has time to react.
Janjan slips under a jab from Stahl.
Janjan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janjan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Janjan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stahl.
Janjan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stahl buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stahl throws a hook but Janjan blocks it.
Janjan is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Janjan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stahl rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Janjan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stahl buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stahl throws a lazy uppercut
and Janjan counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice defenses there by Janjan.
Janjan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Stahl cracks Janjan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Janjan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stahl.
Janjan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#It looks like Dodong Janjan has been cut.
Stahl lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Stahl connects with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stahl throws an off balance right hand
and Janjan counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Stahl.#ROC#Janjan is rocked!
Janjan circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Stahl. Janjan falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Stahl!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Stahl!
A very excited looking Paul Stahl 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.

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