Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: RSE 68:
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Battuga tries to clinch but Bekzod is having none of it.
Bekzod throws a hook but Battuga avoids it easily.
Bekzod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Battuga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bekzod jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Bekzod drives through and clinches with Battuga against the cage. #BC2#
Bekzod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bekzod scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Battuga throws an off balance right hand
and Bekzod counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekzod tries to land a front kick but Battuga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Battuga is looking to counter punch.
Bekzod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battuga moves away.
Bekzod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Battuga lands a head shot.
Battuga misses with a right hand
and Bekzod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Battuga takes one on the button.
Bekzod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battuga misses with a looping right.
Battuga scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Battuga instigates a clinch.
Bekzod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bekzod misses with some punches.
Battuga misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Bekzod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bekzod throws a jab but it's blocked by Battuga. #T2#
Bekzod scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bekzod scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bekzod connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Battuga momentarily.
Battuga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bekzod ducks under a wild hook from Battuga.
Bekzod ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Bekzod misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Battuga misses the target.
Bekzod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Battuga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Battuga throws a jab when Bekzod was well out of range.
Bekzod looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Bekzod moves away from the strike by Battuga.
Bekzod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bekzod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Battuga.
Battuga swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Battuga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bekzod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Battuga.
A little jabbing left from Bekzod on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Battuga needs to keep his hands up - Bekzod had a free shot at his head there.
Battuga throws the left hand but Bekzod avoids the punch easily.
Bekzod moves to clinch but Battuga breaks away
and Battuga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Battuga misses with a shot to the body
and Bekzod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Battuga swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bekzod counters with a straight right hand.
Battuga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Battuga swings for the body but Bekzod moves out of range.
Bekzod is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Battuga had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Battuga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bekzod.
Bekzod takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bekzod throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bekzod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Battuga throws a body shot but no joy.
Bekzod misses with the combination.
Battuga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azad Bekzod 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#
Bekzod moves out of range as Battuga strikes.
Battuga misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Bekzod was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Battuga swings for the body but Bekzod moves out of range.
No joy there for Bekzod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Battuga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been told by Battuga's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bekzod lands a nice hook to Battuga's body. Battuga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bekzod closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Battuga counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekzod throws an overhand right that lands on Battuga's shoulder, as Battuga tries to avoid the shot.
Azad Bekzod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Battuga slips a straight right by Bekzod.#T1#
Battuga throws an off balance right hand
and Bekzod counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Battuga tries to clinch up
and Bekzod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bekzod rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Battuga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bekzod moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bekzod rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Battuga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Battuga throws a poor cross that misses
and Bekzod makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Battuga staying out of range there.#T2#
Battuga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Battuga closes the distance and clinches.
Battuga avoiding damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bekzod prevents a body shot from Battuga.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Battuga.
Bekzod swings wildly with an uppercut but Battuga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bekzod as Battuga tries to tie him up.
A right handed body shot lands from Bekzod.
Battuga prevents a body shot from Bekzod.
Bekzod misses with a punch to the body.
Bekzod lands with a short shot to the head.
Battuga tries a body shot but Bekzod blocks it.
Battuga misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Bekzod. #T3#
Battuga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bekzod scores with a nice hook to the head.
Battuga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bekzod.
Bekzod lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Battuga misses with a body punch.
Battuga tries to throw a body punch but Bekzod avoids it by throwing Battuga back against the cage.
Bekzod can't find room to land a body shot as Battuga controls the action.
Bekzod lands a shoulder strike.
Bekzod prevents a body shot from Battuga.
Bekzod lands with a left to the head.
Bekzod has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Battuga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Battuga misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Bekzod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bekzod moves into the clinch.
Bekzod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battuga's elbow.
Battuga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bekzod's elbow.
A short right from Bekzod.
Bekzod blocking some punches.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Bekzod scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Battuga is working Bekzod over against the cage.
Battuga misses with a hook from the clinch.
Battuga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bekzods head.
Bekzod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battuga's elbow.
Bekzod struggles to land a body shot inside as Battuga controls his hands.
Bekzod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bekzod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bekzod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Battuga backwards.
Battuga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Battuga.
Battuga blocks a body shot from Bekzod.
Battuga pushes Bekzod back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Battuga blocks it.
Bekzod misses with a punch on the inside.
Bekzod lands a nice uppercut.
Battuga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Battuga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bekzod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Battuga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azad Bekzod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Battuga throws out a loose jab but Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battuga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bekzod counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Bekzod.
Battuga throws a poor cross that misses
and Bekzod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Battuga swats away the attempt to clinch by Bekzod.
Battuga is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekzod throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Battuga to counter with a crisp jab.
Bekzod has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bekzod there as he acknowledges the shot.
Battuga looks to throw the jab but Bekzod is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Bekzod misses.#T1#
Bekzod digs a good body shot into Battuga's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Battuga, as that shot connected.
A jab from Battuga does it's job there.
Battuga throws a poor cross that misses
and Bekzod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bekzod needs to keep his hands up - Battuga had a free shot at his head there.
Bekzod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Battuga slips under a jab.
Battuga misses with an uppercut
and Bekzod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Battuga finds it's way through Bekzod's defenses. #T2#
Bekzod keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bekzod misses with a right hand
and Battuga counters with a stiff right hand.
Bekzod throws a lazy body kick
and Battuga counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bekzod looks to clinch
and Battuga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bekzod avoids the body shot from Battuga. #CL#
Battuga pushes Bekzod up against the cage in a clinch.
Battuga blocks a body shot from Bekzod.
Bekzod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Battuga working aggressively here.
Bekzod blocking some punches.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battuga lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Battuga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bekzod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bekzod struggles to land a body shot inside as Battuga controls his hands.
Battuga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bekzod has a couple of punches blocked by Battuga.
Bekzod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bekzod.
Battuga misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Bekzod manages to break the clinch.
Bekzod tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bekzod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Battuga moves away.
Battuga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Battuga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bekzod misses with a lunging right hand
and Battuga counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Bekzod misses the shot to the body.
Battuga misses with a hook
and Bekzod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Battuga cracks Bekzod with a right hand to the side of the head.
Battuga moves to clinch but Bekzod breaks away
and Battuga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Battuga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bekzod connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Battuga lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ardahan Battuga clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Battuga throws out a loose jab but Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bekzod lands an overhand right.
Battuga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bekzod tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Battuga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Battuga was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bekzod.
Bekzod throws out a loose jab but Battuga uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Bekzod moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battuga swings wildly with an uppercut but Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bekzod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bekzod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Battuga backwards.
Battuga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bekzod backwards.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bekzod working aggressively here. #T1#
Bekzod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Battuga.
Bekzod cracks Battuga with a nice body shot.
Battuga gets through Bekzod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Battuga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bekzod swings wildly with an uppercut but Battuga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bekzod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bekzod works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bekzod tries to throw a body punch but Battuga avoids it by throwing Bekzod back against the cage.
Bekzod tries to work over Battuga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bekzod lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Bekzod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bekzod looks to score with a jab to the body but Battuga is just out of range.
The crowd cheers as Bekzod lands an impressive looking overhand right. Battuga doesn't seem phased though.
A jab lands there for Battuga.#T2##KD2#
Bekzod lands a big head kick that sends Battuga tumbling to the mat! Bekzod takes a step backwards and waves Battuga back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Battuga is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Bekzod clinches.
Oh Battuga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Battuga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bekzod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battuga seems to have got his legs back now.
Bekzod tries to work over Battuga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Battuga gets through Bekzod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Battuga blocks it.
Battuga tries to throw a body punch but Bekzod avoids it by throwing Battuga back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bekzod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Battuga lands a left hand.
Bekzod lands a right hand.
Bekzod wants to get back to striking at distance but Battuga won't allow it.
Bekzod has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Battuga tries to throw a body punch but Bekzod avoids it by throwing Battuga back against the cage.
Battuga throws a head punch that misses.
Battuga swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Bekzod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Battuga backwards.
Bekzod misses with some punches.
Bekzod blocking some punches.
Battuga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Battuga misses with a punch to the body.
Bekzod scores with a shot to the side of Battuga's head.
Come on Battuga - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bekzod tries to throw a body punch but Battuga avoids it by throwing Bekzod back against the cage.
Bekzod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Battuga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bekzod's elbow.
Bekzod takes a shot to the head.
Bekzod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bekzod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Battuga.
Battuga struggles to land a body shot inside as Bekzod controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Bekzod.
Bekzod lands a body shot in the clinch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Battuga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bekzod backwards. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bekzod can't find room to land a body shot as Battuga controls the action.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Battuga blocks it.
Bekzod scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bekzod pushes Battuga back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Battuga misses with some punches.
Battuga throws a head punch that misses.
Bekzod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Battuga swings wildly with an uppercut but Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bekzod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bekzod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Battuga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battuga scores with a hook to the body.
Battuga tries to stall but Bekzod uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bekzod misses with a body punch.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Battuga blocks it.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battuga swings wildly with an uppercut but Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battuga blocks a body shot from Bekzod.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azad Bekzod dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Battuga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bekzod thinks about the counter body kick.
Bekzod changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Battuga lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bekzod throws a hook but Battuga avoids it easily.#CL2#
Bekzod has managed to clinch.
A short right from Bekzod.
Battuga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Battuga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bekzod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Battuga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Battuga misses with the head strike.
Battuga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bekzod's elbow.
A body shot lands from Bekzod. #T1#
Battuga can't find room to land a body shot as Bekzod controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Battuga.
A shot in the inside from Bekzod.
Bekzod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Battuga tries to throw a body punch but Bekzod avoids it by throwing Battuga back against the cage.
Battuga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Battuga misses with some punches.
Battuga blocks a body shot from Bekzod.
A right hook to the body lands for Bekzod.
Battuga throws a head punch that misses.
Bekzod misses with a body punch.
Bekzod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bekzod lands a shoulder strike.
Bekzod taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Battuga.
Bekzod can't find room to land a body shot as Battuga controls the action.
Battuga blocks a body shot from Bekzod.
Battuga misses with a body punch. #T2#
Battuga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bekzod blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Battuga.
Battuga's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bekzod blocking some punches.
Bekzod prevents a body shot from Battuga.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Battuga blocks it.
Battuga blocks an uppercut.
Bekzod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battuga's elbow.
Battuga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ardahan Battuga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bekzod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bekzod lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Battuga or not.
Battuga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bekzod lands a nice uppercut.
Battuga misses with some punches.
Bekzod digs a right hand into Battuga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Battuga's gas tank. #BC2#
Bekzod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bekzod rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Battuga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Bekzod misses with a lunging right hand
and Bekzod takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Bekzod - just one landing.
Bekzod stuns Battuga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Battuga throws a poor cross that misses
and Bekzod counters with a right hand to the body.
Bekzod connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Battuga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bekzod counters with a nice body shot.
Bekzod scores with a nice strike.
Battuga scores with a jab. Bekzod acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Azad Bekzod is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Bekzod slips a jab from Battuga.
Bekzod wants to clinch
and Battuga counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bekzod fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bekzod fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Battuga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Battuga 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.
Bekzod misses with a hook
and Battuga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bekzod misses with an uppercut. Battuga saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Azad Bekzod.
Well Bekzod has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azad Bekzod! Azad Bekzod retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Azad Bekzod, 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: C294: Marley vs Torvik
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Gunnarsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mahogany.
Good work by Gunnarsson as he checks the leg kick.
Mahogany on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gunnarsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mahogany.
Gunnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mahogany misses with a straight right.
Mahogany scores with a leg kick.
Gunnar Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahogany throws a big shot that misses.
Gunnarsson moves out of range of the body kick from Mahogany.
Mahogany misses with a body shot.
Mahogany moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook.
Mahogany throws out a counter right but Gunnarsson avoids it with no problem.
Gunnarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
And Mahogany responds with a good body kick, but Gunnarsson manages to step out the way in time.
Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahogany.#CL2#
Mahogany has Gunnarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunnarsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mahogany fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahogany lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahogany throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunnarsson. #T1#
Gunnarsson tries to break the clinch but Mahogany is controlling the position. #BC#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch.
Mahogany works Gunnarsson's body with a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahogany looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mahogany cracks Gunnarsson with an open hand slap.
Mahogany slips under a jab.
Mahogany slips a jab from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson fails to land with a series of punches.
Mahogany counters with a body kick.
Gunnarsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mahogany has time to react.
Mahogany throws a front kick that sends Gunnarsson stumbling back into the cage.
Gunnarsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Gunnarsson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Mahogany closes the distance and clinches.
Mahogany works on Gunnarsson's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahogany tries to throw a body punch but Gunnarsson avoids it by throwing Mahogany back against the cage. #T2#
Mahogany lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mahogany.
Mahogany lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Mahogany.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahogany.
Mahogany doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahogany keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gunnarsson's efforts to push away.
Gunnarsson misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Mahogany throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mahogany throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahogany looks to land a left hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Mahogany uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gunnarsson lands with a right hand.
Gunnarsson throws a body punch but Mahogany moves out of range. #T3#
Mahogany takes a swing at Gunnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Mahogany throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mahogany thinking.
A bone on bone clash there as Mahogany blocks the leg kick.
Gunnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahogany misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunnarsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mahogany can pounce on him.
Gunnarsson throws the left hand but Mahogany avoids the punch easily.
Gunnarsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gunnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahogany.
Gunnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Mahogany's shoulder, as Mahogany tries to avoid the shot.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Gunnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahogany feints a counter leg kick.
Gunnarsson jabs Mahogany to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Mahogany throws a hook but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Gunnarsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mahogany counters with a straight right hand.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook. Mahogany ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Mahogany cracks Gunnarsson with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Mahogany moves away and avoids it.
Gunnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahogany moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gunnarsson 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 Mahogany has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mahogany and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gunnarsson missing with a left hand there. Mahogany was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahogany slips under a jab.
Mahogany displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
Mahogany tries a head kick but it misses.
Mahogany displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
Mahogany throws a lazy uppercut
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand.
Mahogany throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahogany.
Mahogany tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunnarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunnarsson missing with a left hand there. Mahogany was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahogany pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Mahogany dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mahogany tries a head kick but it misses.
Mahogany walks into a jab.
Mahogany takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gunnar Gunnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the body from Mahogany misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gunnarsson. That's going to slow Mahogany down.
Mahogany throws a hook but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Gunnarsson throws out a leg kick but Mahogany moves out of range and Gunnarsson only half commits.
Mahogany on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mahogany connects with a looping right hand.
Gunnarsson blocks a jab.
Gunnarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Gunnarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mahogany misses with a low kick.
Mahogany jabs Gunnarsson right on the nose. Gunnarsson blinks but takes it well.
Gunnarsson moves out of range as Mahogany throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson misses with a leg kick
and Gunnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mahogany looks to land a right hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range.
Gunnarsson throws a push kick but Mahogany slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Mahogany takes one to the chin there.
Gunnarsson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunnarsson. Mahogany does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Mahogany.
Mahogany keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice shot by Gunnarsson.
Mahogany moves out of range of the body kick from Gunnarsson.
Mahogany misses with a straight left.
Mahogany keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Mahogany closes the distance and clinches.
Mahogany lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gunnarsson can't break the clinch.
Gunnarsson tries to work over Mahogany's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahogany lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahogany lands a body shot.
Mahogany misses with the head strike. #T2#
Good body shot from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mahogany tries a body shot but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Mahogany throws a head punch that misses.
Mahogany working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahogany blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mahogany tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gunnarsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gunnarsson prevents a body shot from Mahogany.
Mahogany softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rich Mahogany seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mahogany goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahogany blocking some punches.
Gunnarsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunnarsson is trying to push Mahogany away but Mahogany has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gunnarsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Mahogany won't allow it.
Mahogany struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunnarsson controls his hands.
Mahogany working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahogany lands with a light punch inside.
Mahogany throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahogany lands an uppercut.#T3#
Gunnarsson is trying to push Mahogany away but Mahogany has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mahogany throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunnarsson.
Mahogany digs a right hand underneath Gunnarsson's ribcage. Gunnarsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mahogany lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahogany misses with a body punch.
Mahogany works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mahogany lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahogany lands an uppercut.
Gunnarsson blocks an uppercut.
Mahogany fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gunnarsson wants to break free but Mahogany has control.
Gunnarsson is trying to push Mahogany away but Mahogany has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mahogany misses with some punches.
Mahogany misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahogany misses with a punch on the inside.
Gunnarsson tries to work over Mahogany's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahogany lands a shoulder strike.
Mahogany throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson blocks a body shot from Mahogany. #T4#
Mahogany avoiding damage.
Mahogany keeps control of Gunnarsson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee calls for Mahogany to work.
Mahogany lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards. #BC#
Gunnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Mahogany fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gunnarsson, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gunnarsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mahogany tries to throw a body punch but Gunnarsson avoids it by throwing Mahogany back against the cage.
Gunnarsson is trying to break free.
Mahogany misses with some punches.
Mahogany tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunnarsson's elbow.
Mahogany tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunnarsson's elbow.
Mahogany goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahogany throws a head punch that misses.
Mahogany keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gunnarsson's efforts to push away.
Gunnarsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Mahogany showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gunnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahogany.
Mahogany walks into a jab.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook. Mahogany ducked under it nicely.
Gunnarsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gunnarsson slips a jab from Mahogany.
Mahogany checks a leg kick nicely.
Gunnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahogany sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahogany throws the left hand but Gunnarsson avoids the punch easily.
Mahogany lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahogany tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gunnarsson scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Gunnarsson. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahogany! But no joy.
Mahogany stuns Gunnarsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mahogany throws a jab when Gunnarsson was well out of range.
Gunnarsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mahogany takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mahogany checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Gunnarsson looks to land a right hand but Mahogany moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws out a leg kick but Mahogany moves out of range and Gunnarsson only half commits.
Gunnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahogany tries to land a body kick
and Gunnarsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gunnarsson slips under a jab.
Gunnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunnarsson misses with a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gunnarsson 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 Mahogany has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mahogany and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gunnarsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mahogany. Mahogany obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Gunnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunnarsson misses with a body kick.
Mahogany misses with a low kick as Gunnarsson jumps back.
Gunnarsson drops his hands momentarily and Mahogany takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A leg kick checked by Gunnarsson.
A counter left hand to the body from Gunnarsson misses its target.
Gunnarsson throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Mahogany throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gunnarsson's head.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook
and Mahogany counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahogany takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gunnarsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gunnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Mahogany with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gunnarsson throws a hook but Mahogany blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Mahogany.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook.
Gunnarsson connects with a single shot there.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Mahogany counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Gunnarsson actively working from the bottom here.
Mahogany missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gunnar Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mahogany controlling the pace.
Mahogany thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gunnarsson's head. #SUB2#
Mahogany is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mahogany is looking to take a break and control but Gunnarsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mahogany with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mahogany has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Mahogany is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gunnarsson defends it well.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Mahogany is keeping busy. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gunnarsson tries to get to full guard but Mahogany has control of the leg.
Mahogany trying to control the action but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mahogany is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mahogany passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gunnarsson!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rich Mahogany.
I've got Mahogany winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Mahogany!
Our winner, Rich Mahogany, 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: DMMA 307 Morrison vs Doomsday
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1##CL#
McKane instigates a clinch.
Bonaparte tries to break free but McKane pushes him back against the cage.
McKane 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.
McKane is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McKane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McKane struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonaparte controls his hands.
McKane scores with a shot to the side of Bonaparte's head.
A shot in the inside from McKane.
Bonaparte takes a shot to the head.
Bonaparte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bonaparte blocks a body shot from McKane.
McKane trying to land knees to the body.
Bonaparte misses with a punch to the body.
McKane missing with knees to the body.
McKane misses with a body punch.
Bonaparte is looking to break free of the clinch but McKane has double underhooks.
Bonaparte tries to break free but McKane pushes him back against the cage.
McKane working aggressively here.
McKane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonaparte's elbow.
McKane lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonaparte misses with the head strike.
McKane lands a left hand.
McKane unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bonaparte lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bonaparte is trying to break free.#T1#
Bonaparte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bonaparte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bonaparte tries to break the clinch but McKane is controlling the position.
A right hand to the body from Bonaparte.
McKane tries to land knees in the clinch but Bonaparte avoids the damage to the body.
McKane scores with a shot to the side of Bonaparte's head.
McKane scores with a nice hook to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Bonaparte's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bonaparte tries to circle away but McKane has him pinned against the cage.
Bonaparte has had enough of the clinch but McKane keeps him there for the moment.
McKane is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McKane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McKane connects with a knee to the head.
McKane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McKane obliges.
Bonaparte looks winded!
McKane lands a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKane.
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!
McKane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McKane lands a body shot.
McKane lands a right hand. #T2#
McKane scores with a nice hook to the head.
McKane lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKane.
McKane is leaning against Bonaparte and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McKane lands a nice shot to the body.
Bonaparte takes a shot to the head.
McKane lands a nice uppercut.
McKane lands a nice shot to the body.
McKane is leaning against Bonaparte and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McKane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
McKane lands a right hand.
McKane lands with a short shot to the head.
McKane lands a shot to the body.
Bonaparte wants to break free but McKane has control.
A short right from McKane.
McKane lands a left hand.
Bonaparte tries to circle away but McKane has him pinned against the cage.
McKane scores a nice knee to the body.
McKane scores with a nice hook to the head.
McKane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
McKane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonaparte or not.
McKane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McKane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKane.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKane.
McKane scores with a nice hook to the head.
McKane lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, McKane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bonaparte tries to break free but McKane pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from McKane.
McKane scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from McKane.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McKane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McKane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonaparte takes a knee to the side of the body.
McKane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonapartes head.
McKane lands a shot to the body.
McKane landing knees to the head. #ROC#Bonaparte is rocked!
Still in the clinch, McKane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bonaparte is still on wobbly legs! Can McKane finish him?#T4#
McKane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McKane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bonaparte takes a shot to the head.
McKane lands a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from McKane as the two fighters clinch.
McKane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonaparte or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McKane.
Bonaparte seems to have recovered his senses.
McKane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
McKane lands a body shot in the clinch.
McKane presses Bonaparte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, McKane scores with a nice short uppercut.
McKane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
McKane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McKane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonaparte or not.
A body shot lands from McKane.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from McKane on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by McKane.
Bonaparte takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice left hand lands by McKane.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taz McKane dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
McKane instigates a clinch.
Bonaparte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McKane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McKane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
McKane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Taz McKane has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from McKane.
McKane scores with a knee to the head.
Bonaparte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McKane lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jacques Bonaparte has been cut.
McKane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McKane is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McKane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McKane lands with a short shot to the head.
Bonaparte is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for McKane.
McKane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McKane landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McKane lands a body shot in the clinch.
McKane pushes Bonaparte back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bonaparte takes a shot to the head. #T1#
McKane lands with a right to the head.
McKane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McKane pushes Bonaparte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
McKane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonaparte can do to turn this around?
McKane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from McKane.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKane.
McKane lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from McKane.
McKane lands with a right to the head.
McKane cracks Bonaparte with a nice body shot.
McKane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonaparte or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for McKane.
A nice right hand lands inside from McKane.
McKane landing knees to the body.
McKane lands with a right to the head.
McKane lands a big right hand that drops Bonaparte! The killer instinct kicks in and McKane finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by McKane!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taz McKane!
After winning the bout, Taz McKane thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C292: Cheese vs Albatross II
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Kiryu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Obaminator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiryu moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kiryu! But no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kiryu.
Kiryu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kiryu throws a hook to the side of Obaminator's head but Obaminator sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiryu scores with a jab to the body.
Kiryu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kiryu ducks under a wild hook from Obaminator.
Kiryu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Obaminator counters with a leg kick.
Kiryu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kiryu misses the jab.
Kiryu misses with a straight left.
Kiryu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kazuma Kiryu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obaminator throws a right and a left that Kiryu avoids nicely. #T1#
Obaminator tries to land a front kick but Kiryu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kiryu stuns Obaminator with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kiryu slips under a jab from Obaminator.
Kiryu ducks under a wild hook from Obaminator.
A jab from Kiryu misses.
Obaminator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obaminator tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Obaminator connects with a crisp jab.
Kiryu connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Kiryu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Obaminator doesn't seem phased though.
Kiryu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Obaminator appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Obaminator lands a head kick. Kiryu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiryu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Kiryu 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.
A head kick misses from Kiryu.
Obaminator lands an overhand right.
Kiryu throws a hook but Obaminator blocks it.
Obaminator misses with a wild body shot.
Kiryu throws an off balance right hand
and Obaminator counters with a stiff right hand.
Kiryu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kiryu throws an off balance right hand
and Obaminator counters with a nice uppercut.
Kiryu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kiryu lands with a nice body punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Obaminator.
Kiryu is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Kiryu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Obaminator's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kiryu.
Nice defenses there by Obaminator.
Kiryu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kiryu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kiryu throws a poor cross that misses
and Obaminator counters with a stiff right hand.
Obaminator moves out of range of the body kick from Kiryu.
Obaminator steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kiryu.
Obaminator takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kiryu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Obaminator. Obaminator circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Obaminator staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiryu misses with a low kick as Obaminator jumps back.
A little feinted left hand from Obaminator on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Obaminator needs to keep his hands up - Kiryu had a free shot at his head there.
Kiryu throws a right hand that misses
and Obaminator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kiryu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obaminator was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiryu.
Kiryu avoids the head kick by Obaminator.
Kiryu throws out a loose jab but Obaminator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obaminator was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Obaminator scores with a jab to the body.
Obaminator dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kiryu misses with a hook
and Obaminator makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kiryu lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiryu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Obaminator counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Kazuma Kiryu has been cut.
Kiryu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Kiryu backs away, Obaminator returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Obaminator on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kazuma Kiryu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kiryu'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#
Obaminator connects with an inside leg kick.
Kiryu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Obaminator.
Obaminator throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Obaminator looks to score with a jab to the body but Kiryu is just out of range.
Obaminator takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Obaminator appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
It looks like Obaminator has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kiryu throws a push kick but Obaminator slaps the foot to one side.
Obaminator wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Obaminator scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kiryu doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Kiryu.
Obaminator lands the left hand.#T1#
Kiryu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Obaminator has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Obaminator ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiryu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Obaminator scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#That has opened up Kazuma Kiryu's cut even more.
Obaminator missing with a left hand there. Kiryu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obaminator takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kiryu 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.
Obaminator dodges the punch combination from Kiryu.
Good leg kick by Obaminator.
Kiryu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Obaminator is out of range and Kiryu settles back down.
Kiryu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Obaminator looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Kiryu throws a leg kick
and Obaminator counters with a nice uppercut.
Kazuma Kiryu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kiryu tries to land a front kick but Obaminator steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiryu misses with an uppercut.
Kiryu misses with a low kick.
Kiryu misses with a body punch
and Obaminator counters with a stiff right hand.
Kiryu misses with a leg kick
letting Obaminator counter with a right hand.
Kiryu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kiryu tries a quick counter leg kick but Obaminator is wise to it.
Kiryu looks to land a body kick but Obaminator moved away.
Kiryu cracks Obaminator with an open hand slap.
Obaminator takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kiryu throws a lazy uppercut
and Obaminator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kiryu tried to score with a low kick but Obaminator checks it.#T3#
Kiryu throws the left hand but Obaminator avoids the punch easily.
Kiryu scoring well with a low kick there.
Obaminator lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#The cut above Kazuma Kiryu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kiryu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Obaminator lands a nice looking body shot.
Kiryu swings widly with a right hand
letting Obaminator counter with a right hand.
Obaminator moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kiryu avoids a kick to the body.
Kiryu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kiryu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Obaminator's head.
Kiryu lands with a hook. Obaminator tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiryu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kiryu lunges at Obaminator with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Obaminator's hand.
Kiryu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Obaminator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiryu moves away.
Kiryu thows a body kick. Obaminator tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kiryu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kiryu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obaminator.
Obaminator avoids the body shot from Kiryu.
The crowd cheers as Kiryu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Obaminator doesn't seem phased though.
Kiryu throws a poor cross that misses
and Obaminator counters with a one-two to the body.
Kiryu just misses with a punch to the body.
Obaminator swung with a counter punch to the body but it 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 Barack Obaminator will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kiryu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Kiryu misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Obaminator to counter with a crisp jab.
Obaminator connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kiryu throws a leg kick
letting Obaminator counter with a right hand.
Kiryu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Obaminator doesn't seem bothered though.
Kiryu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kiryu misses with a double jab
and Obaminator counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Kiryu is rocked!#CUT#Kazuma Kiryu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kiryu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kiryu throws a right hand that misses
and Obaminator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Obaminator lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiryu takes a swing at Obaminator's ribcage but misses.
A lazy body kick from Kiryu
and Obaminator counters with a left to the body. #T1#
A low kick from Kiryu misses
and Obaminator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kiryu drops his hands momentarily and Obaminator takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Obaminator throws a sloppy body shot
and Kiryu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Obaminator lands a nice shot to the body.
Obaminator checks a leg kick nicely.
Kiryu throws a poor cross that misses
and Obaminator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Barack Obaminator!
During a confident post fight interview, Barack Obaminator thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 1065 McGuire vs Leifsson
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tonissaar cracks Exotic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tonissaar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Exotic counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Baruto Tonissaar has been cut.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Exotic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Exotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonissaar.
Exotic with a jab.
Tonissaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tonissaar throws a good cross that connects.
Exotic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tonissaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tonissaar 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.
Tonissaar checks the leg kick.
Tonissaar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tonissaar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Exotic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Exotic lands a jab to Tonissaar's midsection.
Exotic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Exotic checks a low kick from Tonissaar.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Tonissaar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Exotic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Exotic tests Tonissaar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick that misses.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot that snaps Exotic's head back.
Tonissaar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Exotic counters with a straight right hand.
Tonissaar misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely.
Tonissaar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#That has opened up Baruto Tonissaar's cut even more.
Tonissaar scores with a decent looking hook.
Exotic throws a right and a left that Tonissaar avoids nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Tonissaar misses.
Exotic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Exotic throws a shot from downtown. Tonissaar moves away and avoids it.
Tonissaar throws a front kick aimed at Exotic's knee but Exotic avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tonissaar, as that shot connected. #T2#
A big right from Tonissaar misses.
Exotic throwing a counter right hand but Tonissaar manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar connects with a solid leg kick.
Tonissaar misses with a left hand
and Exotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Tonissaar is just out of range.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
Tonissaar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Exotic's sensitive parts.
Tonissaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tonissaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Tonissaar finds it's way through Exotic's defenses.
Exotic works the jab nicely.
A head kick misses from Exotic.
Exotic lands with an overhand left.#CUT#The cut above Baruto Tonissaar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Exotic missing with a left hand there. Tonissaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Tonissaar misses with a looping left.
Exotic moves out of range as Tonissaar strikes.
Exotic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
Tonissaar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tonissaar lands a right hook to the body.
Exotic scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar with a nice calf kick.
Exotic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Exotic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tonissaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic checks a leg kick.
Exotic defending well as Tonissaar loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar misses with a straight left.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Tonissaar looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Exotic defending well as Tonissaar loads up on a big left hand.
Tonissaar tried to score with a low kick but Exotic checks it.
Tonissaar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Exotic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tonissaar.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot.
Tonissaar misses with a straight left.
Exotic tests Tonissaar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tonissaar throws a looping overhand right but Exotic ducks down to avoid it.
Tonissaar misses with an uppercut
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonissaar avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonissaar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick which misses Exotic's front leg but catches the back leg as Exotic tries to avoid it.
Tonissaar fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick from Tonissaar, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baruto Tonissaar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tonissaar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tonissaar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Exotic was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar needs to keep his hands up - Exotic had a free shot at his head there.
Tonissaar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little feinted left hand from Exotic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tonissaar throws a hook but Exotic avoids it easily.
Tonissaar looks to throw the jab but Exotic is out of range.
Exotic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Exotic walks into a left hand.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Exotic scores with a body shot.
Tonissaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Exotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Exotic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice jab there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses with a body shot.
Exotic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Exotic slips a straight right by Tonissaar.#T1#
Tonissaar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Exotic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tonissaar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Exotic misses with a series of wild punches.
Tonissaar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Exotic throws a leg kick but Tonissaar checks it.
Tonissaar throws a poor cross that misses
and Exotic counters with a straight right hand.
Exotic throws a jab when Tonissaar was well out of range.
Exotic takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from Tonissaar.
A jab lands there for Exotic.#T2#
Exotic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Exotic ducks right into an uppercut from Tonissaar.
A jab lands there for Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick but Exotic checks it.
Exotic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Exotic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tonissaar.
Exotic punishes Tonissaar's body with a nice straight punch.
Exotic thuds a left hand into Tonissaar's body.
That kick from Tonissaar tenderised Exotic's leg. Exotic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Exotic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tonissaar.
Exotic walks into a left hand.
Exotic lands with a right hand.
Tonissaar scores with a body shot.
Exotic misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Exotic lands a nice looking body shot.
Tonissaar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tonissaar with the inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Exotic there.
Exotic slips under a jab.
Tonissaar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Exotic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#Baruto Tonissaar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A jab from Exotic finds it's way through Tonissaar's defenses.
Exotic misses with a looping right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Exotic might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tonissaar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tonissaar. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Exotic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tonissaar wants to slow Exotic down by chopping away at his legs.
Tonissaar throws a big shot that misses.
Tonissaar scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar thows a leg kick but Exotic checks it
enabling Exotic to counter with a crisp jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Exotic!
Our winner, Joe Exotic, 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: C290: Gunnar vs Nakagawa III
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Nakagawa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gunnarsson. Gunnarsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gunnarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gunnarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Gunnarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but Nakagawa avoids it.
Nakagawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunnarsson is just out of range.
Gunnar Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gunnarsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Nakagawa defending well as Gunnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Nakagawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
A big left from Nakagawa misses.
Nakagawa moves away from the strike by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Gunnarsson misses.
Nakagawa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gunnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nakagawa moves out of range as Gunnarsson strikes.
And Nakagawa tries to counter it with a takedown but Gunnarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nakagawa slips a jab from Gunnarsson.
Nakagawa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gunnarsson throws a wild body kick that Nakagawa sees coming a mile off.#T1##TD2#
Nakagawa shoots in and bounces Gunnarsson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nakagawa postures up.
Gunnarsson keeping full guard, as Nakagawa tries to pass.
Gunnarsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for a guillotine here but Nakagawa defends easily. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Gunnarsson trying to keep a closed guard but Nakagawa is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakagawa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Gunnarsson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nakagawa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gunnarsson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gunnarsson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nakagawa.
Nakagawa scoring with punches from side control.
Nakagawa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gunnarsson down.
Gunnarsson is trying to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Nakagawa are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
Nakagawa working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson is looking to reverse the position.
Nakagawa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gunnarsson is avoiding damage well. #SUB2#
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gunnarsson has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Nakagawa swings around for an armbar but Gunnarsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nakagawa's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagawa wants to hit a sweep here but Gunnarsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nakagawa there!
Gunnarsson wants to control the action but instead Nakagawa gets a body lock and reverses into Gunnarsson's guard! Nice work!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shinnosuke Nakagawa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gunnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Nakagawa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nakagawa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gunnarsson takes a swing at Nakagawa's ribcage but misses.
Nakagawa with the counter takedown but Gunnarsson avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Gunnarsson. That snapped Nakagawa's head back.
Gunnarsson swings for the body but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Gunnarsson swings for the body but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Gunnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Nakagawa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Nakagawa postures up.
Gunnarsson regains half guard.
Gunnarsson is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Nakagawa uses his free foot to push down on Gunnarsson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson is working to get back to half guard.
Nakagawa lands a heavy elbow.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Nakagawa is having none of it.#SUB2#
Nakagawa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gunnarsson is now in Nakagawa's guard. A big mistake from Nakagawa there, giving up the dominant position!
Nakagawa trying to control the position. #T2#
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakagawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakagawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Nakagawa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gunnarsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Gunnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakagawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakagawa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gunnarsson looking to pass the guard.
Nakagawa is trying to hold Gunnarsson in close to prevent damage but Gunnarsson has managed to pass into half guard.
Nakagawa gets full guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gunnarsson postures up.
Gunnarsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nakagawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakagawa is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gunnarsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gunnar Gunnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunnarsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gunnarsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagawa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gunnarsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Gunnarsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nakagawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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 Gunnar Gunnarsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gunnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Gunnarsson cracks Nakagawa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nakagawa avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson.
Nakagawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunnarsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A low kick lands for Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakagawa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice right hand. #TD2#
Nakagawa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gunnarsson on his heels. He'll look to pass Gunnarsson's guard now, I'm sure.
Gunnarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakagawa.
Gunnarsson working a defensive guard here.
Nakagawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunnarsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Nakagawa trying to control but Gunnarsson is working from the bottom.
Gunnarsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakagawa passes into half guard.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Nakagawa is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Nakagawa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gunnarsson sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
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.
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. Nakagawa connects with a nice short shot to Gunnarsson's temple. #SUB#
Gunnarsson looking for submissions off his back.
Nakagawa thows a huge punch but Gunnarsson dodges it nicely.
Nakagawa is trying to control the action in half guard but Gunnarsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gunnarsson is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Gunnarsson is looking to improve his position.
Nakagawa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nakagawa is thwarting Gunnarsson's attempts to control the position.
Nakagawa trying to pass the guard but Gunnarsson defending well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gunnarsson scores with a head kick.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Nakagawa forces Gunnarsson back against the cage and clinches.#T4##TD2#
Nakagawa has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gunnarsson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gunnarsson trying to control the action but Nakagawa just sinks the hooks in.
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is in a bad position with Nakagawa working for a choke. Gunnarsson manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Our spies down at at Xtreme Black House inform us that Nakagawa has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakagawa wants to control the position but Gunnarsson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nakagawa moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Nakagawa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gunnarsson won't be happy with that.
Gunnarsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Nakagawa wants to control for a moment but Gunnarsson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Gunnarsson is looking to control Nakagawa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gunnarsson avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nakagawa trying to control but Gunnarsson is having none of it. #T1#
Nakagawa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nakagawa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gunnarsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nakagawa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gunnarsson looks a forlorn figure.
Gunnarsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Nakagawa has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Nakagawa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gunnarsson's face.
Nakagawa landing punches.
Gunnarsson can't escape the position.
Nakagawa avoids the attempt from Gunnarsson to control.
Nakagawa landing shots from mount.
Nakagawa scoring with strikes but Gunnarsson is staying in there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakagawa avoids the attempt from Gunnarsson to control.#T3#
Nakagawa content just to control the position here.
Gunnarsson is looking to get to half guard.
Nakagawa breaks from Gunnarsson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nakagawa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BOOM! Nakagawa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nakagawa looking to finish Gunnarsson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gunnarsson!#T4#
Nakagawa with shots to the head and body - Gunnarsson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nakagawa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gunnarsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gunnarsson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Nakagawa raining down shots from the mount!
Gunnarsson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nakagawa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Gunnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakagawa.
Nakagawa misses with a wild body shot.
Gunnarsson throws a hook but Nakagawa blocks it.
Gunnarsson lands a nice shot that snaps Nakagawa's head back.
Gunnarsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nakagawa on the side of the head.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nakagawa has time to react.#CL2#
Nakagawa clinches with his opponent.
Gunnarsson blocking some punches. #BC#
Gunnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa scores with a sloppy right hand. Gunnarsson should have avoided that one.
Gunnarsson misses with a kick to the body.
Nakagawa feints the counter takedown.
Gunnarsson lands with a good body shot.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Gunnarsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nakagawa in his tracks.
Nakagawa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gunnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Nakagawa moves away and avoids it.
Nakagawa slips under a jab.
Nakagawa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gunnarsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gunnarsson digs a good hook to Nakagawa's body.
Nakagawa staying out of range there.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook. Nakagawa ducked under it nicely.
Gunnarsson misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Nakagawa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gunnarsson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gunnarsson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnarsson taking shots to the head.
Nakagawa with shots to the head and body - Gunnarsson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nakagawa dominating with strikes here.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Nakagawa is having none of it.
Nakagawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakagawa is landing with some decent strikes but Gunnarsson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gunnar Gunnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB2#
Nakagawa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gunnarsson has worked his arm free - good work by Gunnarsson!
Gunnarsson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nakagawa's best efforts.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nakagawa is controlling the pace. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nakagawa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 45:50
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 46:48
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is the new light heavyweight champion!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 1063 Stark vs Danger
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Jab, jab by Danger - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.
Stark tries for a takedown but Danger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Danger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Danger.
Danger throws a good cross that connects.
Nice takedown defense from Danger. No joy for Stark on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stark.
Danny Danger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
Stark keeps the fight on the outside.
Stark now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Stark counters with a shoot takedown. Danger fights it but they end up in guard.
Stark cracks Danger with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Stark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Danger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stark has managed to get both his arms back between Danger's legs - danger averted.
Stark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Stark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stark looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Danger looking for a guillotine here but Stark defends easily.
Stark throwing strikes from guard but Danger blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Stark postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Danger is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stark, into his guard. #REVR#
Danger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Stark throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Danger won't allow Stark to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Stark working for a triangle but Danger defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danger wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving. #SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Danger passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stark is striking from the bottom but Danger uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Danger trying to control from half guard but Stark is working away.
Danger stalling.
Danger prevents Stark from improving his position.#SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stark is pressing down on Danger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Danger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Danger has managed to get both his arms back between Stark's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Danger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stark tries to get to full guard but Danger has control of the leg.
Stark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stark tries to roll over but Danger keeps him under control.
Stark misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Danger trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark tries to roll over but Danger keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danger is trying to control the action in half guard but Stark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Stark actively working from the bottom here.
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 Danny Danger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark'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#
Stark shoots for a takedown but Danger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Danger stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stark or perhaps it was just good defense by Danger, which made it look bad.
Danny Danger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
Stark keeps the fight on the outside.
Danger tries to clinch there but Stark circles away.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt.
Danger throwing a counter right hand but Stark manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
A low kick from Danger misses #TD2#
so Stark counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Stark drops back, looking for a kneebar! Danger looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Danger looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Danger! #REVR#
Stark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stark regains half guard.#SUB2#
Stark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Danger seems to be looking for submissions.
Stark wants to improve his position but Danger is controlling well.
Stark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Stark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Danger.
Stark throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Danger manages to pass to side control.
Stark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stark sneaks back into half guard.
Danger blocks the strikes from Stark. #SUB2#
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Stark is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Danger is working for a kimura but Stark is defending it quite comfortably.
Stark landing rabbit punches to the side of Danger's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Danger works his foot free and advances to mount.
Danger wants to control the pace but Stark is squirming around nicely.
Stark is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Danger wants to control the pace but Stark is squirming around nicely.
Stark gets back to half guard.
Danger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stark keeps working. #SUB#
Danger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Danger.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Stark actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Danger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Danger stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Danger gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stark to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stark chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Danger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Danger is looking to cinch up a triangle. Stark throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Danger's body to avoid the submission. Danger has instead reached around Stark's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Danger arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Danny Danger!
Danny Danger is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Danny Danger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: UCF 11: Santoro v Galvarino
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Chuck scores with a jab to the jaw.
Scarletwound drops his hands momentarily and Chuck takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scarletwound fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chuck scores with a jab to the body.
Scarletwound throws a leg kick which misses Chuck's front leg but catches the back leg as Chuck tries to avoid it.
Jab by Chuck.
Chuck lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Scarletwound connects with a looping right hand.
Chuck lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chuck misses with an uppercut
and Scarletwound makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chuck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Scarletwound misses #TD#
and Chuck counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chuck sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Scarletwound looking to control.
Scarletwound is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Scarletwound wants to get back to his feet but Chuck is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chuck landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chuck throws a strike but Scarletwound rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Scarletwound sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Chuck has his foot on Scarletwound's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scarletwound works his way back into a safe position though.
Chuck is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Scarletwound content to stall in guard here.
Chuck is pulling down on Scarletwound's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Chuck manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scarletwound manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chuck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Scarletwound is looking to stand up but Chuck isn't so interested in that idea.
Chuck passes into half guard.
Chuck lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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. Chuck connects with a nice short shot to Scarletwound's temple. #T3#
Chuck is looking to stall here but Scarletwound recovers full guard.
We've been hearing that Chuck has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chuck working some strikes from top position.
Chuck content to stall in guard here.
Chuck working some strikes from top position.
Scarletwound keeping moving, preventing Chuck from controlling successfully.
Chuck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Scarletwound working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chuck. #T4#
Scarletwound working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chuck.
Chuck controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chuck missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Scarletwound wants to get back to his feet but Chuck passes into half guard.
Scarletwound really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chuck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chuck looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chuck stalling.
Scarletwound is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wood Chuck dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Scarletwound connects with the punch.
A shot to the liver by Chuck. Beautiful body shot.
Wood Chuck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scarletwound ducks under a wild hook from Chuck.#TD#
Chuck closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Scarletwound to the mat! Scarletwound manages to get full guard.
Scarletwound trying to control the position.
Wood Chuck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chuck throwing strikes from guard but Scarletwound blocks nicely.
Chuck trying to control but Scarletwound is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chuck loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chuck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chuck postures up. #T1#
Scarletwound is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chuck with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chuck throwing strikes from guard but Scarletwound blocks nicely.
Scarletwound tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chuck postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chuck working some strikes from top position.
Chuck keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scarletwound's head.
Scarletwound not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scarletwound is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chuck dives into side control.
Chuck cracks Scarletwound with a big right hand but Scarletwound just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T2#
I wouldn't like to be where Scarletwound is right now.
Scarletwound is trying to get back to his feet.
Chuck throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Scarletwound is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chuck scores with punches from side control.
Chuck trying to control the action but Scarletwound is working from the bottom.
Chuck has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chuck tries to advance to mount but Scarletwound denies him.
Chuck trying to control the position but Scarletwound is working away.
Scarletwound tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Scarletwound parries the strikes from Chuck easily there. Chuck is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Scarletwound to escape.
Chuck wants to control but Scarletwound is keeping him busy.
Scarletwound manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chuck's best efforts.
Scarletwound is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chuck scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chuck looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chuck landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chuck lands a nice short elbow.
Scarletwound is trying is best to control the position here.
Chuck is keen to just control but Scarletwound is a slippery customer.#T4#
Chuck 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.
Scarletwound is looking for a sweep. Chuck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chuck slows the pace down in half guard.
Chuck thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chuck stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chuck scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wood Chuck dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chuck punishes Scarletwound's body with a nice straight punch.
Scarletwound ducks right into an uppercut from Chuck.
Scarletwound thows a leg kick but Chuck checks it #TD#
and Chuck counters with a single leg into guard. Scarletwound didn't expect that.
Chuck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scarletwound can do to turn this around?
Chuck won't allow Scarletwound to get back to his feet.
Scarletwound has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chuck has passed into side control.
The strikes coming from Chuck are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chuck working the ground and pound from side control.
Scarletwound defending against the ground and pound.
Scarletwound is not content to let Chuck control the position.
Chuck working the ground and pound but Scarletwound is defending the strikes.
Chuck working away.#T1#
Chuck throws an elbow but Scarletwound slips to the side and avoids it well.
Chuck moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Chuck lands an elbow.
Scarletwound struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Chuck scoring with punches from side control.
Chuck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scarletwound keeps working. #T2#
Scarletwound is trying to get back to half guard.
Chuck working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Scarletwound wants to control but Chuck postures up.#SUB#
Chuck working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Scarletwound looks to move to half guard but instead Chuck has passed into mount! Damn!
Chuck controlling the position easily from mount.
Winter Scarletwound has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A nice elbow there by Chuck.
Scarletwound in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chuck pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Scarletwound tries to lock up and control but Chuck gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chuck postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Scarletwound looks a forlorn figure.
Scarletwound tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chuck in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chuck controlling the position easily from mount.
Chuck punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wood Chuck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chuck looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chuck looking to control but Scarletwound is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chuck is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chuck putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Chuck has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Scarletwound's face.
Chuck landing shots from mount.
Scarletwound wants to hold on but Chuck pushes him away.
Chuck tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chuck trying to control but he's not successful this time.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: C286: Gunnarsson vs Martin II
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Martin tests Gunnarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Martin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Martin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gunnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Gunnarsson scores with a kick to the body.
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from Martin.
Martin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.#CL2#
Martin takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch.
Martin avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Martin misses with an uppercut.
Martin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson connects with a body shot that sends Martin's belly button to the back.
Martin thows a leg kick but Gunnarsson checks it
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand.
Martin tries to land a body kick
and Martin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Martin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gunnarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Martin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gunnarsson moves out of range as Martin strikes.
Gunnarsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martin.#KD#
Gunnarsson lands a big head kick that sends Martin tumbling to the mat! Gunnarsson takes a step backwards and waves Martin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Swole Ricky Martin has been cut.
Gunnarsson digs a good body shot into Martin's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin throws a looping overhand right but Gunnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Gunnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Martin looks to land a right hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range.
Martin connects with a body shot that sends Gunnarsson's belly button to the back.
Martin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Gunnarsson.
Martin jabs Gunnarsson right on the nose. Gunnarsson blinks but takes it well.
Swole Ricky Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Martin lands.
A slow jab from Gunnarsson misses its intended target. #T2#
Martin throws a lazy right hand but Gunnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Gunnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin.
Martin throws an overhand right that lands on Gunnarsson's shoulder, as Gunnarsson tries to avoid the shot.
Gunnarsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
A jab from Martin misses.
Gunnarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Martin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Martin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gunnarsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Martin scrambles back to his feet.
Martin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gunnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Gunnarsson drops his hands momentarily and Martin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Martin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Martin misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunnarsson misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Gunnarsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Gunnarsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gunnarsson misses with a head kick.
Martin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Martin throws a right and a left that Gunnarsson avoids nicely.
Gunnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Martin manages to avoid it.
Martin lands with a straight right. Gunnarsson didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but Martin moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Martin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gunnarsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martin. That did some damage!
Gunnarsson throws a hook but Martin blocks it.
Martin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Martin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gunnarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gunnarsson - that will leave a mark! #CL2#
Martin moves into the clinch.
Martin throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunnarsson. #BC#
Gunnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunnarsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martin works Gunnarsson's body with a nice hook.
Martin is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Gunnarsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gunnarsson lands a nice shot that snaps Martin's head back.
Martin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gunnarsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick from Martin.#T4#
Martin delivers a nice body kick.
Martin scores with a spinning back kick!
Martin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick lands for Martin.
Gunnarsson misses with a double jab.
Martin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Martin throws a big shot that misses.
Martin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunnarsson.
Martin scoring well with a low kick there.
Martin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martin! But no joy.
Gunnarsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martin to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin lands with a nice body punch.
Martin looks for the body kick but Gunnarsson saw that one coming.
Martin misses with a head kick.
Martin throws a right hand that misses
enabling Gunnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
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 Gunnar Gunnarsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Swole Ricky Martin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Martin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Martin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gunnarsson takes a step back to recover.
Martin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Martin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gunnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gunnarsson defending well as Martin loads up on a big left hand.
Gunnarsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Martin throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunnarsson throws a counter high kick but Martin was just alert enough to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Martin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Martin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gunnarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunnarsson throws a solid leg kick but Martin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gunnarsson.
Martin throws a hook to the side of Gunnarsson's head but Gunnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice right hand that sends Martin toppling to the canvas! Martin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gunnarsson finish him?!#ROC#Martin is rocked!
Gunnarsson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Gunnarsson misses its intended target.
Martin is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunnarsson finish him?
Martin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gunnarsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Martin seems to have recovered his senses.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot.
Martin connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Martin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gunnarsson has time to react.
Martin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Martin scores with a sloppy right hand. Gunnarsson should have avoided that one.
Martin fakes the leg kick and cracks Gunnarsson in the body.
Gunnarsson stuns Martin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Martin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Martin misses with a body kick.
Martin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Martin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Martin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Martin blocks the body kick.
A jab from Gunnarsson does it's job there.
Martin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #KD#
Gunnarsson drops Martin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Martin looks back up at him and smiles so Gunnarsson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martin to score with a decent uppercut.
Martin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Gunnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunnarsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Martin misses with a low kick.
Gunnarsson fakes the body blow, causing Martin to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Martin goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunnar Gunnarsson!
Gunnar Gunnarsson retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Gunnar Gunnarsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 300 Kersikov vs Okongwu
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
No joy there for Faolin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bonaparte is looking to land body kicks.
Faolin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonaparte moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Faolin swings for the body but Bonaparte moves out of range.
Bonaparte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Faolin with a body shot.
Faolin scores with a jab to the head.
Bonaparte scores with a jab.
Faolin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonaparte.
Faolin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Faolin looks to throw the jab but Bonaparte is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonaparte! But no joy.
Faolin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonaparte misses with a wild body shot.
Faolin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bonaparte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Faolin finds it's target.
Faolin 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.
Faolin lands a lovely overhand right.
Bonaparte throws a body punch but Faolin moves out of range.
As Bonaparte tries to get set, Faolin tries to push him back and clinch up but Bonaparte manages to avoid the attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonaparte. Faolin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Faolin.#T1#
Faolin takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Faolin pushes Bonaparte up against the cage in a clinch.
Bonaparte wants to break free but Faolin has control.
Bonaparte works on Faolin's body with a couple of short punches.
Faolin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonaparte is trying to break free.
Faolin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bonaparte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bonaparte is looking to break free of the clinch but Faolin has double underhooks.
Bonaparte tries to circle away but Faolin has him pinned against the cage.
Faolin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonaparte tries a body shot but Faolin blocks it.
Bonaparte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Faolins head.
Bonaparte wants to break the clinch but can't.
Faolin lands a nice knee to the body.
Bonaparte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Faolin lands a left hand.
Bonaparte tries to circle away but Faolin has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Bonaparte misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Bonaparte breaks from the clinch.
Bonaparte moves away from the strike by Faolin.
A countering left hand to the body from Bonaparte misses.
Faolin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Faolin.
Bonaparte throws a body punch but Faolin moves out of range.
Bonaparte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Faolin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Faolin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Faolin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Faolin misses with a body shot.
Faolin throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonaparte.
Faolin fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Faolin backs off Bonaparte throws a huge counter combo but Faolin manages to avoid it all.
Faolin misses with a lunging right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Faolin scores with a hook.#T3#
Faolin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bonaparte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bonaparte motions for Faolin to come forward. Bonaparte throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bonaparte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Faolin slips under a jab from Bonaparte.
Faolin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonaparte. #CL#
Faolin moves into the clinch.
Faolin presses Bonaparte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bonaparte can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Faolin.
Faolin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bonaparte is trying to break the clinch but Faolin has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Faolin.
Bonaparte can't break the clinch.
Bonaparte has had enough of the clinch but Faolin keeps him there for the moment.#T4##BC2#
Bonaparte breaks the clinch.
Bonaparte slips a straight right by Faolin.
Faolin blocks a jab.
Bonaparte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Faolin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Faolin misses
enabling Bonaparte to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Faolin takes the fight into the clinch.
Bonaparte tries to break the clinch but Faolin is controlling the position.
Bonaparte struggles to land a body shot inside as Faolin controls his hands.
Bonaparte is trying to break the clinch but Faolin has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Bonaparte breaks from the clinch.
Bonaparte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Faolin.
Faolin swings for the body but Bonaparte moves out of range.
Faolin missing with a left hand there. Bonaparte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Faolin connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Faolin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bonaparte pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Faolin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
Faolin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right from Faolin on the inside.
Faolin swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonaparte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faolin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bonaparte can't find room to land a body shot as Faolin controls the action.
Faolin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faolin blocks an uppercut.
Faolin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bonaparte's face. #CUT#It looks like Jacques Bonaparte has been cut.
Faolin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonaparte is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faolin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Faolin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Faolin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bonaparte's face.
Bonaparte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Faolin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bonaparte.#T1#
Faolin gets through Bonaparte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the head but Bonaparte blocks with his arms.
Bonaparte has had enough of the clinch but Faolin keeps him there for the moment.
Bonaparte wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bonaparte has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Faolin.
Faolin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Faolin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonaparte can do to turn this around?
Faolin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bonaparte blocks it with crossed arms.
Bonaparte working aggressively here.
Bonaparte is trying to force a seperation but Faolin has the dominant position.
Bonaparte wants to break the clinch but can't.
Faolin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faolin gets through Bonaparte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bonaparte can't break the clinch.
Bonaparte tries to break free but Faolin pushes him back against the cage.
Bonaparte misses with a punch to the body.
Bonaparte can't find room to land a body shot as Faolin controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonaparte. #T2#
Faolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Faolin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonapartes head.
Bonaparte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faolin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bonaparte lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the head but Bonaparte blocks with his arms.
Faolin misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faolin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonaparte backwards.
Bonaparte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Faolin has him pressed against the cage.
Faolin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bonaparte misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonaparte scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Faolin.
Faolin scores with a shoulder strike.
Faolin lands with a light punch inside.
Faolin lands with a light punch inside.
Faolin tries to land a knee to the head but Bonaparte blocks with his arms.
Bonaparte tries a body shot but Faolin blocks it. #T3#
Faolin lands a knee to the body.
Faolin connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Faolin.
A short uppercut from Faolin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Faolin.
Faolin lands a left hand.
Bonaparte tries a body shot but Faolin blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Faolin. #ROC#Bonaparte is rocked!
A frustrated look appears on Bonaparte's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bonaparte is still on wobbly legs! Can Faolin finish him?
Faolin lands a left hand.
Bonaparte wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees in the clinch landing for Faolin.
Bonaparte seems to have recovered his senses.
Faolin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonaparte working hard to break the clinch.
Faolin working the clinch nicely. Bonaparte is working for position but Faolin cracks him with a big knee to the head! Bonaparte crumples up against the cage and Faolin lands two more shots before the ref can save Bonaparte! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Joey Faolin!
Joey Faolin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RSE 57: Thorns Of Desolation
Date: Mar 06, 2024

#R1#
Bekzod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bekzod scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen lands a body shot.
Ilmarinen cracks Bekzod with a nice body shot.
I was talking to Ilmarinen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bekzod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bekzod blocks a body shot from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ilmarinen works on Bekzod's body with a couple of short punches.
Ilmarinen tries to throw a body punch but Bekzod avoids it by throwing Ilmarinen back against the cage.
Ilmarinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bekzod wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Ilmarinen blocks it.
Ilmarinen is working Bekzod over against the cage.
Bekzod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ilmarinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Bekzod backwards.
Ilmarinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ilmarinen fails to land.
Bekzod tries to throw a body punch but Ilmarinen avoids it by throwing Bekzod back against the cage.
Ilmarinen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Bekzod working aggressively here.
Ilmarinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ilmarinen tries a body shot but Bekzod blocks it.
Ilmarinen can't find room to land a body shot as Bekzod controls the action.
Bekzod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ilmarinen lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Bekzod - that landed with a thud.
Bekzod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ilmarinen prevents a body shot from Bekzod.
Bekzod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ilmarinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ilmarinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bekzod can't find room to land a body shot as Ilmarinen controls the action.
Ilmarinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ilmarinen can't find room to land a body shot as Bekzod controls the action.
Ilmarinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ilmarinen blocks a body shot from Bekzod.
Bekzod struggles to land a body shot inside as Ilmarinen controls his hands.
Ilmarinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Ilmarinen - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Bekzod scores with a hook to the body.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Ilmarinen blocks it.
Bekzod lands a hook that snaps the head of Ilmarinen backwards.
A hook to the body from Bekzod.
Bekzod lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ilmarinen backwards.
Ilmarinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bekzod throws a punch but it's blocked by Ilmarinen.
Bekzod has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ilmarinen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bekzod can turn it around.
Ilmarinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ilmarinen.
Bekzod blocks a body shot from Ilmarinen.
Bekzod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ilmarinen.
Bekzod tries to throw a body punch but Ilmarinen avoids it by throwing Bekzod back against the cage.
Bekzod pushes Ilmarinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ilmarinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Ilmarinen.
Bekzod cracks Ilmarinen with a nice body shot.
Ilmarinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bekzod lands a shot to the body.
Ilmarinen is breathing heavily.
Bekzod lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen can't find room to land a body shot as Bekzod controls the action.
Bekzod misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Bekzod misses with a punch on the inside.
Bekzod misses with the head strike.
Bekzod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bekzod works on Ilmarinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Bekzod tries to work over Ilmarinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Bekzod - that landed with a thud.
Bekzod misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Bekzod.
Bekzod lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Ilmarinen blocks it.
Bekzod struggles to land a body shot inside as Ilmarinen controls his hands.
Bekzod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Bekzod fails to land.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Ilmarinen blocks it.
Bekzod digs a right hand into Ilmarinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ilmarinen's gas tank.
Bekzod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ilmarinen misses with some punches. #BC2#
Bekzod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bekzod thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Ilmarinen misses its target.
Ilmarinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bekzods jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jalo Ilmarinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Bekzod is looking to land body kicks.
Ilmarinen feinted with a counter takedown.
Bekzod darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ilmarinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bekzod misses with a right hand
and Ilmarinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Bekzod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bekzod tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ilmarinen counters with a left to the body.
Ilmarinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bekzod scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#Ilmarinen is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Azad Bekzod will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ilmarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bekzod was well out of range. Poor timing from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen slips under a jab from Bekzod.
A big right from Bekzod misses.
Bekzod is looking to clinch.
Ilmarinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Bekzod.
Bekzod clobbers Ilmarinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Ilmarinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ilmarinen ducks under a wild hook from Bekzod.
Ilmarinen misses with a wild body shot.
Ilmarinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ilmarinen is holding his hands too far apart here. Bekzod throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Ilmarinen is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Azad Bekzod!
A relieved looking Azad Bekzod 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: C283: Matsuzaka vs Talvela II
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Nice defenses there by White.
White takes a swing at Obaminator's ribcage but misses.
White lands a jab to Obaminator's midsection.
Barack Obaminator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Obaminator lands.
Obaminator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Obaminator slips a jab from White.
Good leg kick by Obaminator.
White cracks a nice hook into Obaminator's ribs.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Obaminator takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
White swings widly with a right hand
and Obaminator counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White misses with a body shot.
Obaminator throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
Obaminator misses with a body shot.
Obaminator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
Obaminator is on the wrong end of a nice combination from White.
White has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from White there as he acknowledges the shot.
Obaminator lunges at White with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by White's hand. #T1#
A nice leg kick from Obaminator, right into the meat of the thigh.
White takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
White slips a jab from Obaminator.
White misses with a looping right.
Barack Obaminator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obaminator slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obaminator lands with an overhand left.
White missing with a left hand there. Obaminator was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Obaminator.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obaminator.
White throws a hook to the side of Obaminator's head but Obaminator sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Obaminator.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obaminator. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obaminator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
Obaminator paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Obaminator has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obaminator sizes up White with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Obaminator takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
White is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Obaminator's half guard.#T2#
Obaminator is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
White is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Obaminator is staying active underneath White, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Obaminator is trying to maintain the position but White is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Obaminator looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Obaminator holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
White is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Obaminator doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time White. #SUB#
Obaminator is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with White in particular looking to stall.
White is looking to take a break and control but Obaminator is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obaminator keeps working. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
White bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Obaminator gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
White trying to mount his opponent but Obaminator defends it.
Obaminator is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
White is pressing down on Obaminator's thigh, looking to free his foot. Obaminator is holding on for now. #SUB2#
White wants to work for an arm triangle but Obaminator is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Obaminator manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Thor White will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Obaminator misses with a straight left.
It seemed like White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
White scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
White is trying to control. Obaminator wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
White prevents Obaminator from improving his position.#SUB#
Obaminator looking for submissions off his back.
White seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Obaminator does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Obaminator wants to control but White is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Obaminator is defending against the submission attempts here by White. #SUB2#
White is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Obaminator defends it well. #T1##SUB#
Obaminator looking for submissions off his back.
Thor White has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
White is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Obaminator to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB#
White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Obaminator has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Obaminator's legs - danger averted.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Obaminator 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.#SUB#
Obaminator throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Obaminator is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Obaminator looking for submissions from the bottom but instead White passes into half guard.
White is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
White is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
White is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Obaminator is not content to let White control the position.#SUB#
Obaminator looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Obaminator is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.
White trying to control from half guard but Obaminator is working away.
White might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Obaminator haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
White is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
White trying to pass the guard but Obaminator defending well.
Obaminator is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
White is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Obaminator defends it well. #SUB2#
White is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Obaminator gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thor White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
White changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Obaminator tries to avoid it but White manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Obaminator to the ground. Obaminator escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Obaminator throws a push kick but White slaps the foot to one side.
White takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
White fails to land the takedown.
Obaminator catches White with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Obaminator cracks a nice hook into White's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obaminator. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
White swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obaminator moves away.
A punch combination from White misses.
Obaminator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
White swings for the body but Obaminator moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obaminator.
White misses with a wild body shot.
Obaminator lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A shot to the liver by Obaminator. Beautiful body shot.
White shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Obaminator pinned against the cage. Obaminator gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barack Obaminator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor White.#T1#
White closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Obaminator misses with a jab to the body
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Obaminator keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Obaminator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
White scores with a nice head shot.
Obaminator scores with a nice right hand.
White needs to keep his hands up - Obaminator had a free shot at his head there.
White misses with an uppercut. Obaminator saw that one coming.
White misses the jab.
Obaminator jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Obaminator takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Obaminator with a nice calf kick.#TD2#
White closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obaminator regains half guard.#T2##SUB#
Obaminator looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
White is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Obaminator is looking to control White's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Obaminator avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Obaminator actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
White is looking for a kimura here.
White passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Obaminator! #T3#
Obaminator can't escape the position.
Obaminator is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Obaminator is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
White is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Obaminator has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Obaminator! #SUB2#
White working for a triangle but Obaminator defends it easily. #SUB2#
Obaminator got a little sloppy there for a moment and White has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Obaminator has managed to get both his arms back between White's legs - danger averted.
Barack Obaminator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Obaminator looking to pass the guard.
White wants to control but Obaminator passes easily into half guard.
White trying to control from the bottom.
Obaminator trying to control from half guard but White is working away.
White wants to control but Obaminator passes into side.
White is trying to work for a sweep but Obaminator has mounted him!
Obaminator looking to finish with strikes here!
Obaminator thowing shots but they're missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barack Obaminator showed his dominance in that final round.
I think White 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor White!
A victorious Thor White thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Barack Obaminator stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be black'.

Event: SYN 1060 Rozhkov vs Seigel
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Danger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Randleman.
Danger swings widly with a right hand
and Randleman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Randleman lunges at Danger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Danger's hand.
Danger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randleman.
Randleman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Danger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Danger has Randleman up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Randleman.
A head punch on the inside from Randleman fails to land. #BC2#
Randleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Randleman. That snapped Danger's head back.
A good leg kick by Randleman.
Randleman slips under a jab from Danger.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Danger. Randleman shrugs it off though.
Randleman misses with a low kick.
Danger swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Danger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Danger ducks right into an uppercut from Randleman.
Danger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Randleman.
Danger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Randleman throws a body punch but Danger moves out of range.
Randleman lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Randleman looks to land a left hand but Danger moved out of range nicely.
Randleman misses the shot to the body.
Danger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Danger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randleman was well out of range. Poor timing from Danger.
Randleman misses with a shot to the body
and Danger counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Danger has Randleman up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Randleman backwards.
Randleman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Randleman can't break the clinch.
Danger tries a body shot but Randleman blocks it.
Danger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Randleman backwards. #BC2#
Randleman breaks the clinch. #T3#
Danger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Danger catches Randleman right on the button with a cross.
Danger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Randleman.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Danger cracks Randleman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Randleman scores with a shot to the body.
Randleman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Danger.
Randleman throws an off balance right hand
and Danger counters with a straight right hand.
Randleman throws a hook but Danger blocks it.#T4#
Danger tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Randleman counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick lands for Randleman.
Randleman misses the body punch
and Danger counters with a nice body shot.
Randleman misses with an uppercut.
Danger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Randleman at a distance.
Danger lands the left hand.
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 Danny Danger will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Both fighters circling a little - Danger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Danger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Randleman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Randleman takes a swing at Danger's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Danger misses its target.
Randleman misses with a body kick.
Randleman jabs Danger right on the nose. Danger blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Danger. Beautiful body shot.
Danny Danger is winning the standup battle so far.
Danger throws a shot to the body.
Randleman is breathing heavily.
Danger takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1#
Danger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Danger is looking to clinch but Randleman is avoiding it.
A head kick by Danger misses
and Randleman counters with a nice uppercut.
Danger cracks Randleman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Danger cracks Randleman with an open hand slap.
Randleman throws a lazy uppercut
and Danger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Danger clinches up with Randleman and pushes him back against the cage.
Danger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randleman can do to turn this around?
Danger misses with a punch to the body.
Danger throws a punch but it's blocked by Randleman. #T2#
Danger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Randleman misses with some punches.
Randleman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Randleman.
Randleman lands a hook that snaps the head of Danger backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Danger blocks a body shot from Randleman.
Randleman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Danger lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Randleman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Randleman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Danger.
Randleman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Randleman takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Danger closes the distance and pushes Randleman back into the cage.#T3#
Danger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Danger.
Randleman tries to break free but Danger pushes him back against the cage.
Danger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Randleman backwards.
Randleman tries to work over Danger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danny Danger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Danger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Danger misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Randleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danger seems to be stalking Randleman here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Randleman drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Danny Danger!
Danny Danger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1060 Rozhkov vs Seigel
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Crunch! Tavares slams his shin into Exotic's torso.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Exotic moves away.
Exotic catches Tavares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Exotic lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Exotic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Exotic cracks Tavares with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tavares defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Exotic jabs Tavares to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Exotic.
Exotic defending well as Tavares loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares throws a big shot that misses.
And Exotic counters with a quick kick to the body but Tavares blocks it.
Exotic slips a straight right by Tavares.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares misses the jab.
Exotic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
It looked like Exotic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tavares.#T1#
Tavares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Exotic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Exotic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tavares momentarily.
Tavares misses with an uppercut. Exotic saw that one coming.
Tavares throws a poor cross that misses
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Exotic stuns Tavares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Exotic scores with a nice body kick.
Manny Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tavares throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Exotic counters with a nice right hand that sends Tavares toppling to the canvas! Tavares scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Exotic finish him?!#ROC#Tavares is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tavares is still on wobbly legs! Can Exotic finish him?
Tavares throws a right hand that misses
and Exotic counters with a thumping low kick.
Tavares seems to have recovered his senses.
Good shot there by Exotic.
Exotic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Exotic lands with a straight right. Tavares didn't see that one coming.
Tavares falls off balance throwing a combination
and Exotic scores with a counter punch that sends Tavares to the canvas! Exotic smells blood - he's punishing Tavares with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Tavares has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Exotic!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Exotic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RSE 56: Living To Die
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Fazekas misses.
It seemed like Namkhai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fazekas throws a body kick that misses
and Namkhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Namkhai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fazekas.
Namkhai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fazekas misses with a hook.
Ferenc Fazekas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fazekas is looking to land body kicks.
Fazekas thuds his shin into the meat of Namkhai's side.
Fazekas misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namkhai connects with a body shot that sends Fazekas's belly button to the back.
Fazekas swinging wildly here. #T1#
Namkhai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fazekas.
Fazekas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Fazekas.
A telegraphed right hand from Fazekas misses the target.
Namkhai moves out of range of the strikes.
Fazekas thows a leg kick but Namkhai checks it
and Fazekas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Namkhai slips under a jab.
Namkhai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fazekas. #T2#
Namkhai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fazekas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fazekas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Namkhai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Namkhai moves out of range as Fazekas strikes.
Fazekas avoids the body shot from Namkhai.
Fazekas misses with a left hand
and Namkhai counters with a right hand to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Fazekas as he connects with a hook.
Fazekas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fazekas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fazekas staying out of range there.
Fazekas throws a leg kick
and Namkhai counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Namkhai staying out of range there.
Fazekas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Namkhai.
Namkhai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fazekas.
Namkhai ducks under a wild hook from Fazekas.
Namkhai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fazekas misses with an uppercut
and Namkhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fazekas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Namkhai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Namkhai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Namkhai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fazekas.
A slow jab from Fazekas misses its intended target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Namkhai checks a leg kick. #T4#
The crowd cheers as Fazekas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Namkhai doesn't seem phased though.
Fazekas avoids the body shot from Namkhai.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fazekas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Fazekas misses its intended target.
Namkhai tests Fazekas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fazekas misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Namkhai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fazekas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fazekas loads up on a big right hand but Namkhai slips the punch.
Fazekas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ferenc Fazekas 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 nice leg kick from Fazekas, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Fazekas misses.
As Fazekas backs off Namkhai throws a huge counter combo but Fazekas manages to avoid it all.
Fazekas scores with a jab.
Fazekas misses with a hook. Namkhai ducked under it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Fazekas as he connects with a hook.
Fazekas misses with the body kick
and Namkhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Ferenc Fazekas has been cut.
Fazekas misses with a hook
and Namkhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fazekas swings widly with a right hand
letting Namkhai counter with a right hand.
Fazekas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Namkhai can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Fazekas.
Namkhai is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Namkhai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fazekas. #T1#
Fazekas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fazekas throws a lazy uppercut
and Namkhai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Namkhai blocks the body kick.
Namkhai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Namkhai.
Namkhai tries to bum rush Fazekas with a series of wild strikes but Fazekas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fazekas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Namkhai takes a step back to recover.
Fazekas looks to land a right hand but Namkhai moved out of range.
Fazekas looks to land a combination but Namkhai avoids it well. #T2#
Namkhai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fazekas cracks Namkhai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Namkhai throws a body shot but no joy.
Fazekas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fazekas misses with a double jab.
Namkhai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fazekas swinging wildly here.
A countering left hand to the body from Namkhai misses.
Namkhai slips under a jab from Fazekas.#T3#
Namkhai throws a low kick, looking for Fazekas's leg but Fazekas calmly moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Namkhai.
Ferenc Fazekas is winning the standup battle so far.
Fazekas throws a nice looking combination but Namkhai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Namkhai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Namkhai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Namkhai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fazekas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fazekas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Namkhai moves away.
Namkhai ducks under a wild hook from Fazekas.
Namkhai takes a swing at Fazekas's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Fazekas misses with a straight right.
Namkhai throws out a counter right but Fazekas avoids it with no problem.
Namkhai jabs Fazekas right on the nose. Fazekas blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Namkhai clinches with his opponent.
Fazekas struggles to land a body shot inside as Namkhai controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Namkhai.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Fazekas manages to break the clinch.
Fazekas looks to throw the jab but Namkhai is out of range.
Namkhai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fazekas throws out the jab.
Namkhai throws out a counter right but Fazekas avoids it with no problem.
Fazekas misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ferenc Fazekas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ferenc Fazekas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Namkhai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fazekas throws a sloppy head kick and Namkhai moves out of range easily.
Namkhai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fazekas. Fazekas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Namkhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fazekas.
It seemed like Namkhai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Namkhai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fazekas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Namkhai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fazekas's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fazekas misses with a double jab
and Namkhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Namkhai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Namkhai tries to clinch up but Fazekas circles away and keeps his distance.
Fazekas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Namkhai.
Fazekas moves out of range of the strikes.
Fazekas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Namkhai is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fazekas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Namkhai blocks a jab.
Fazekas throws a hook but Namkhai blocks it.
Namkhai follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Namkhai has managed to clinch. #T2#
Namkhai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fazekas misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Namkhai.
Namkhai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fazekas misses with a punch on the inside.
Fazekas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fazekas blocks a body shot from Namkhai.
Namkhai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fazekas's elbow.
Fazekas prevents a body shot from Namkhai.
Fazekas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fazekas throws a punch but it's blocked by Namkhai.
Fazekas swings wildly with an uppercut but Namkhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fazekas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Namkhai is keeping busy.
Namkhai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fazekas backwards.
A short right from Namkhai on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Namkhai misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Fazekas is trying to break free.
Namkhai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fazekas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Namkhai scores with a shoulder strike.
Namkhai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fazekas's elbow.
Namkhai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fazekas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Namkhai misses with a body punch.
Namkhai lands an uppercut.
Fazekas lands a hook that snaps the head of Namkhai backwards.
Namkhai lands with a right to the head.
Namkhai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fazekas's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Namkhai. #BC#
Fazekas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fazekas looks to land a right hand but Namkhai moved out of range.
Fazekas misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Namkhai scores with a sloppy right hand. Fazekas should have avoided that one.
Fazekas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Namkhai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fazekas looks to score with a jab to the body but Namkhai is just out of range.
Namkhai connects with a body shot that sends Fazekas's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fazekas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Namkhai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fazekas misses with a looping right.
Namkhai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fazekas swings widly with a right hand
and Namkhai counters with a left to the body.
A low kick lands for Fazekas.
Fazekas throws a right hand that misses
and Namkhai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fazekas thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Temujin Namkhai really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ferenc Fazekas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Namkhai is looking to clinch.
Fazekas gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fazekas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fazekas swings widly with a right hand
and Fazekas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Fazekas misses.
Namkhai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#Ferenc Fazekas's cut is getting worse.
Namkhai 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.
Fazekas loads up on a big right hand but Namkhai slips the punch.
Fazekas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Namkhai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Namkhai misses with a body kick. #T1#
Fazekas throws the left hand but Namkhai avoids the punch easily.
Namkhai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Namkhai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Namkhai defending well as Fazekas loads up on a big left hand.
Fazekas throws a lazy body kick
and Namkhai counters with a straight right hand.
Fazekas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Namkhai wants to clinch up but Fazekas keeps it at a distance.
Fazekas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Namkhai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Fazekas misses the target. #T2#
Fazekas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Namkhai.
Namkhai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Namkhai is looking to clinch.
Fazekas lands with a cross.
Fazekas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Namkhai can pounce on him.
Namkhai takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fazekas misses with a wild combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Namkhai misses.
A low kick from Fazekas misses
letting Namkhai counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fazekas pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Fazekas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Namkhai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fazekas missing with a left hand there. Namkhai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Namkhai misses.
Fazekas tries to land a body kick
and Namkhai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fazekas misses with a wild combination.
Namkhai blocks a jab.
Fazekas throws a push kick but Namkhai slaps the foot to one side.
Fazekas throws a leg kick
and Namkhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4##CL2#
Namkhai forces Fazekas back against the cage and clinches.
A body shot lands from Namkhai.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Namkhai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Namkhai breaks from the clinch.
Namkhai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fazekas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Namkhai lunges at Fazekas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fazekas's hand.
Namkhai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#Ferenc Fazekas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Namkhai drives through and clinches with Fazekas against the cage.
Namkhai lands a body shot.
Fazekas misses with a punch to the body.
Fazekas is trying to break the clinch but Namkhai is controlling him.
Namkhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Temujin Namkhai dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ferenc Fazekas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Fazekas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fazekas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fazekas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Namkhai.
Fazekas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Namkhai counters with a nice uppercut.
Donk. Namkhai catches Fazekas right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fazekas misses with a leg kick
enabling Namkhai to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Fazekas is rocked!
Fazekas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oh Fazekas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fazekas fails to land with a series of punches.
Fazekas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Namkhai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fazekas seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Namkhai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fazekas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fazekas throws a push kick but Namkhai slaps the foot to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Namkhai misses.
Namkhai walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Fazekas drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Namkhai swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Fazekas's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Temujin Namkhai! Temujin Namkhai retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Temujin Namkhai, 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: C281: Nakagawa vs Gunnarsson
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Nakagawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunnarsson looks for the body kick but Nakagawa saw that one coming.
Nakagawa throws a hook but Gunnarsson avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Gunnarsson misses.
Nakagawa cracks Gunnarsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Nakagawa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gunnarsson's guard.#SUB2#
Nakagawa is sitting in close to Gunnarsson's body. Gunnarsson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nakagawa is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nakagawa is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gunnarsson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gunnar Gunnarsson!
Gunnar Gunnarsson is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Gunnar Gunnarsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C280: Marley vs Olsen II
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie throws a head kick but Obaminator moves out of range.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Obaminator coming out on top.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
Both fighters circling a little - Obaminator finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Obaminator looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Obaminator loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
A big left from Obaminator misses.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gracie lands a nice shot to the body.
Obaminator on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Obaminator looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Obaminator. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie cracks Obaminator with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Obaminator misses the jab.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Obaminator manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Obaminator takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Obaminator moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Obaminator scores with a nice strike.
Obaminator lands the left hand.
Gracie lands a head kick. Obaminator smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Obaminator lands a nice looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Obaminator.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Obaminator sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Gracie backs away, Obaminator returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Obaminator.
Obaminator misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie 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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Obaminator 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 Gracie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gracie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obaminator circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obaminator attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Gracie clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obaminator tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Obaminator avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obaminator.
Obaminator throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie.
Obaminator showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
As Gracie backs away, Obaminator returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Obaminator throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obaminator fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Obaminator lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Obaminator avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gracie defending well as Obaminator loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obaminator.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Obaminator connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Obaminator moves out of range easily.
Obaminator misses with a straight left.
Obaminator uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Obaminator moves out of range.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Obaminator circles away and keeps his distance.
Obaminator is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Obaminator walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obaminator.
Obaminator swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Obaminator throwing a counter right hand but Gracie manages to avoid it.#T3#
Gracie tries to clinch but Obaminator moves out of range.
Obaminator ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obaminator avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Obaminator swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obaminator fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Obaminator throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Obaminator looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Obaminator moves out of range.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice jab there from Gracie.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Obaminator manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Obaminator misses its target.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
Gracie lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obaminator throws a body shot but no joy.
Obaminator scores with a nice head shot.
Obaminator connects with a jab.
Obaminator tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
Gracie misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Obaminator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Obaminator attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie scores with a head kick. Obaminator tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Obaminator scores with a nice head shot.
Obaminator just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obaminator paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Obaminator feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Obaminator throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Obaminator slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Obaminator misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back.
Obaminator misses with an uppercut.
Obaminator lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie throws a head kick but Obaminator moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Obaminator misses its target.
Obaminator throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Obaminator lands a slapping body shot.
Obaminator thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obaminator cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Obaminator appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obaminator.
Obaminator blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Obaminator displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
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 Barack Obaminator will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Obaminator throws a shot to the body.
Obaminator lands a jab to the head.
Obaminator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
Decent striking displayed by Obaminator there.
Obaminator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Despite the aggression on Gracie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holden Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Obaminator is looking to land body kicks.
Obaminator lands a right hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Obaminator, as that shot connected.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Gracie moves out of range as Obaminator strikes.
Obaminator with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Obaminator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obaminator throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obaminator has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie swings for the body but Obaminator moves out of range.
Obaminator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gracie throws a head kick but Obaminator moves out of range. #T1#
Gracie moves out of range as Obaminator strikes.
Gracie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Obaminator moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Obaminator tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
Jab by Obaminator.
Gracie tries to clinch but Obaminator is having none of it.
Obaminator throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie connects with a right hand. Obaminator shakes it off.
Obaminator tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Obaminator misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gracie!
Obaminator bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obaminator circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Obaminator fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some wild striking there from Gracie.
Obaminator lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.#T2#
Gracie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Obaminator stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
A right-left combo lands from Gracie.
A slow jab from Obaminator misses its intended target.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Barack Obaminator is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, jab by Obaminator - just one landing.
Obaminator throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
Obaminator throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie throws a big counter head kick but Obaminator avoids it with no problem.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Obaminator.
Obaminator is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Obaminator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Obaminator.
Obaminator swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obaminator throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Obaminator sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie throws a head kick but Obaminator moves out of range.
Gracie takes a swing at Obaminator's ribcage but misses.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Obaminator moved out of range nicely.
Obaminator appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Obaminator scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Obaminator avoids it well.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Obaminator avoids it well.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Obaminator ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Obaminator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obaminator swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gracie! But no joy.
Obaminator pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obaminator's corner calls for a 1-2. Obaminator obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Obaminator lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Obaminator loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Obaminator tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
Obaminator takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obaminator throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Obaminator misses with a straight left.
Obaminator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obaminator appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Obaminator is avoiding it.
Obaminator lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Obaminator lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
Obaminator lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Obaminator.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Obaminator.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Obaminator.
A slapping leg kick lands for Obaminator.
Gracie moves out of range as Obaminator throws a body kick.
Gracie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Obaminator circles away from the clinch attempt.
Obaminator connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Obaminator.
Obaminator cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Obaminator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Obaminator.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Obaminator.
Gracie is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barack Obaminator dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Obaminator moved out of range nicely.
Obaminator wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gracie throws a head kick but Obaminator moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Obaminator on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Gracie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Obaminator darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
Obaminator tried to score with a low kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Obaminator.
Obaminator fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Obaminator throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
Obaminator throws a body shot but no joy.
Obaminator misses with a low kick.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Obaminator attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Obaminator connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Obaminator tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obaminator throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie misses with a double jab.
Obaminator blocks a head kick by Gracie. #T1#
Obaminator throws a low kick, looking for Gracie's leg but Gracie calmly moves out of range.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie throws a hook but Obaminator blocks it.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Obaminator throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obaminator throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Obaminator moves out of range easily.
Obaminator throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
A swing and a miss from Obaminator.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Obaminator avoids it well.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Obaminator bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Obaminator connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Obaminator takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Obaminator tried to counter with a leg kick but Gracie avoided it.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Gracie walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie moves forwards but Obaminator connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Holden Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid body kick from Obaminator.
That kick from Obaminator tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Obaminator misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Obaminator does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obaminator appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gracie checks a low kick from Obaminator.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Obaminator moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie lands a glancing blow to the side of Obaminator's head.
Obaminator with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Obaminator digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Obaminator swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Obaminator throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
Obaminator throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obaminator throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obaminator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gracie tries to move into range but Obaminator moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barack Obaminator is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Obaminator throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gracie throws a series of strikes that have Obaminator backpedaling.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Obaminator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gracie! But no joy.
Obaminator throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie.
Obaminator swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Obaminator.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Obaminator half committed to a counter leg kick.
Obaminator listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Obaminator staying out of range there.
As Gracie backs away, Obaminator returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Gracie drives through and clinches with Obaminator against the cage. #BC2#
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Obaminator does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obaminator drops his hands momentarily and Gracie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obaminator lands with a good body shot.
Obaminator swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Obaminator misses. #T4#
Obaminator looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Obaminator moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Obaminator does it's job there.
Obaminator has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Obaminator there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gracie swings for the body but Obaminator moves out of range.
Obaminator connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Obaminator throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gracie counters with a head kick.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Obaminator avoids it well.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Obaminator moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick from Obaminator, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obaminator blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Obaminator thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Obaminator.
Obaminator jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Obaminator lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Obaminator misses its intended target.
Obaminator connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Obaminator connects with a leg kick.
Obaminator tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Obaminator lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barack Obaminator showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Obaminator, 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barack Obaminator!
Barack Obaminator thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C280: Marley vs Olsen II
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Gora takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gora scores with a nice right hand.
Gora fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gora blocks a jab.
Gora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gunnarsson scores with a push kick.
Gunnarsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gora looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gunnarsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Decent striking displayed by Gunnarsson there.
Gora doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gunnarsson takes a swing at Gora's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Gora closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Gora.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunnarsson.
Gora scores with a shot to the side of Gunnarsson's head.
Gunnarsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunnarsson digs a right hand into Gora's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gora's gas tank.
Gunnarsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gora lands with a light punch inside.
Gunnarsson is trying to break the clinch but Gora has him pressed against the cage. #T1#
Gora pushes Gunnarsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Gunnarsson breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Gunnarsson misses.
Gora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Gora rushes Gunnarsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Gora breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunnarsson with a nice calf kick.
Gora uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab. Gora acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gora looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunnarsson is just out of range.
Gunnarsson lands with an overhand left.
A left lands for Gora.
Gora takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Gora.
Gunnarsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gora.
Gunnarsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Gora misses with a hook. Gunnarsson ducked under it nicely.
Gunnarsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Gora walks into a jab.
Gunnarsson connects with a crisp jab.
Gora stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gunnarsson.
The fighters circling - Gunnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gora throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gunnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gora.
Gunnarsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gunnarsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick which misses Gora's front leg but catches the back leg as Gora tries to avoid it.
Gora tries to clinch up
and Gunnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gora ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunnarsson moves away.
Gora swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looks like Gunnarsson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gunnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gora throws a counter combo.#T3#
Gunnarsson misses with a hook. Gora ducked under it nicely.
Gora throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gora with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gunnarsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Crunch! Gora slams his shin into Gunnarsson's torso.
Gunnarsson throws the left hand but Gora avoids the punch easily.
Gunnarsson throws a hook but Gora blocks it.
Gunnarsson tries to work over Gora's front leg with a kick but Gora checks it.
Gora takes a swing at Gunnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Gunnarsson scores with the left hand. Gora knows he should have avoided that one.
Gora throws a sloppy head kick
and Gunnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gora defending well as Gunnarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Gunnar Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gora tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gunnarsson connects with a jab.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick which misses Gora's front leg but catches the back leg as Gora tries to avoid it.
Gunnarsson cracks Gora with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Gora.
Gunnarsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook
and Gora counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gunnarsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gunnarsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gora looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gora checks the leg kick.
Gora takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gunnarsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gora staying out of range there.
Gora misses with a wild body shot.
Gunnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Gora manages to avoid it.
Gora shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gora missing with a left hand there. Gunnarsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunnarsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gunnarsson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gora backs up against the cage.
Gora misses with a lunging right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Gunnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Gunnarsson 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#
Gora throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gunnarsson missing with a left hand there. Gora was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gora ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunnarsson moves away.
Gunnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gora is looking to land body kicks.
Gunnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnar Gunnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gora sizes up Gunnarsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gunnarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gora is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gora displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnarsson throws out the jab.
Gora swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gunnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gora can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson jabs Gora to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gora takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gora blocks a jab.
A clash of legs there as Gora blocks the low kick.
Gora uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.#T1#
Gunnarsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gora's hands.
Gora is looking to score with low kicks.
Gora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunnarsson.
Gora swinging wildly here.
Gunnarsson lands with a hook. Gora tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gora ducks under a wild hook from Gunnarsson.
Gora looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunnarsson is just out of range.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight right.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Gora was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gora takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gunnarsson misses the jab.
Gora is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gunnarsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gora at a distance. #T2#
Gunnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook. Gora ducked under it nicely.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the side of Gora's head but Gora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gunnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunnarsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Gora closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson digs a right hand underneath Gora's ribcage. Gora let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gora blocks an uppercut.
Gunnarsson digs a right hand underneath Gora's ribcage. Gora let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gunnarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gora backwards.
A short right from Gora.
Gora lands with a short shot to the head.
Gunnarsson has had enough of the clinch but Gora keeps him there for the moment.
Gunnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Gora blocks a body shot from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson takes a shot to the head.
Borowa Gora seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Gora.
Gora has a couple of punches blocked by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson prevents a body shot from Gora.
Gora has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Gora.
Gora tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gora has Gunnarsson pressed against the cage, preventing Gunnarsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gora tries a body shot but Gunnarsson blocks it.
A short uppercut from Gora.
Gunnarsson lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Gora's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gora lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gora throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Gunnarsson catches Gora right on the button with a cross.
Gora fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gunnarsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Gora's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gora slips a jab from Gunnarsson.
Gora appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gunnarsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gora looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Gora.
Gora is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunnarsson.
Gora takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gora is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson lands with a good body shot.
Gora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gora avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gora is just out of range.
Gora darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Gunnarsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gora walks into a straight right hand from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson checks a leg kick.
Gora misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Gora.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Gunnarsson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Borowa Gora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunnarsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Gora should have avoided that one.
Gunnarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gora.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but Gora sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A head kick misses from Gora.
As Gora backs away, Gunnarsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A left lands for Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunnarsson backing away here, and Gora unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but Gora avoids it.
Gunnarsson blocks a jab.
Gora wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gora looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gunnarsson scores with a spinning back kick!
The fighters circling - Gunnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunnarsson connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Gunnarsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gora has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gora moves forwards but Gunnarsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut
and Gora counters with a leg kick.
That kick from Gunnarsson tenderised Gora's leg. Gora is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gunnarsson tries a low kick but Gora avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Gunnarsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gora chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gunnarsson can pounce on him.
Gora takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gora misses with a combination
and Gunnarsson counters with a leg kick.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Gora sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gora only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gunnarsson with the inside leg kick.
Gora fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gunnarsson checks a leg kick.#T2#
Gunnarsson tries to score with a low kick but Gora moves his leg out of the way.
Gora looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gunnarsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gora's hands.
Gunnarsson lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gora does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice shot by Gunnarsson.
Gora misses with a body shot
and Gora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Gunnarsson cracks a nice hook into Gora's ribs.
Gunnarsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gora slips under a jab from Gunnarsson.
Gora doesn't manage to clinch there - Gunnarsson circles away.
Gora throws a hook but Gunnarsson avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gora lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gunnar Gunnarsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Gunnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gora chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gora tries to clinch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gora on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gunnarsson lands a high kick! #CL2#
Gora clinches up with Gunnarsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Gunnarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gora has Gunnarsson pressed against the cage, preventing Gunnarsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gunnarsson is trying to pull guard but Gora has him pressed against the cage.
Gora scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Gora's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gora misses with a few strikes there.
Gora takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnarsson scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Gora is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gora's sensitive parts.
Gunnarsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gunnarsson swings for the body but Gora moves out of range.
Gunnarsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gora looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gora misses with a head kick.
Gunnarsson thuds a left hand into Gora's body.
Gunnarsson connects with the punch.
Gunnarsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gunnarsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gora throws a jab when Gunnarsson was well out of range.
Gora's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gora moves out of range as Gunnarsson throws a body kick.
Gora misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Gunnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gunnarsson, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Gunnarsson!
Our winner, Gunnar Gunnarsson, 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: WVT 224: Seanoa v Anderson 2
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Bonaparte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bonaparte misses the target.
Bonaparte misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Nti counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Bonaparte is looking for a triangle but Nti pushes his legs off easily.
Nti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bonaparte working a defensive guard but Nti passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bonaparte actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bonaparte actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Bonaparte wants to get back to full guard.
Bonaparte wants to control but Nti is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Bonaparte actively working from the bottom here.
Bonaparte is looking to get back to full guard here but Nti has managed to pass to side control instead.
Bonaparte gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bonaparte wants to control but Nti is keeping busy.
Nti controlling the action here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bonaparte is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bonaparte looking for submissions off his back.
Bonaparte wants to get back to full guard but Nti has mounted him!
Bonaparte can't escape the position. #T3#
Bonaparte gets back to half guard.
Nti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Nti might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bonaparte is looking to control Nti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bonaparte avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Bonaparte looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bonaparte is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nti pulls his head out easily.
Nti is controlling the pace. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bonaparte is trying to control but can't.
Bonaparte makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bonaparte.
Nti tries to free his leg and advance position but Bonaparte is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bonaparte looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nti passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Nti 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#
Nti misses with a hook
and Bonaparte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonaparte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Nti feints and as Bonaparte raises his hands in defense, Nti changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bonaparte is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bonaparte is keeping the position for now.
Bonaparte trying to control the position.
Nti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bonaparte is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Bonaparte looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nti passes into side control. #T1#
Nti is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bonaparte will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nti working away.
Bonaparte is trying to improve his position.
Bonaparte wants to control but Nti postures up.
Bonaparte tries to improve position but can't.
Bonaparte being controlled for a moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nti moves into full mount!
Kwame Nti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bonaparte working to try and regain half guard.
Bonaparte wants to control but Nti is having none of it.
Nti controlling from mount.
Nti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bonaparte is desperately trying to improve his position but Nti has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Bonaparte is working hard here to advance position.
Nti controlling the position easily from mount.
Bonaparte is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Bonaparte wants to hold on but Nti pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonaparte tries to reverse the position but Nti maintains control.
Nti avoids the attempt from Bonaparte to control.
Bonaparte is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Nti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bonaparte lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bonaparte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nti.
Bonaparte throwing a counter right hand but Nti manages to avoid it.
Nti defending well as Bonaparte loads up on a big left hand.
Nti tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bonaparte misses the jab.#CL2#
Nti rushes Bonaparte and presses him up against the cage.
Bonaparte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti lands a right hand.
Bonaparte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Nti has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bonaparte regains guard immediately.
Bonaparte trying to control the position. #SUB#
Bonaparte has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Nti not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Bonaparte working for a triangle but Nti defends it easily. #SUB#
Bonaparte throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nti escapes and throws Bonaparte's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kwame Nti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bonaparte is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bonaparte is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nti is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bonaparte manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bonaparte is looking to control Nti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bonaparte avoid being mounted?#T3#
Nti takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bonaparte wants to improve his position but Nti is controlling well. #SUB#
Bonaparte is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nti pulls his head out easily.
Bonaparte trying to control but Nti postures up.
Bonaparte tries to get to full guard but Nti has control of the leg.
Jacques Bonaparte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bonaparte is trying to maintain the position but Nti is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Bonaparte actively working from the bottom here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bonaparte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bonaparte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Bonaparte misses.
Nti drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bonaparte defends it well.
Bonaparte misses with an uppercut. Nti saw that one coming.
Nti tries to counter with a clinch but Bonaparte shakes him off and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonaparte misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Nti counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bonaparte doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SYN 1056 Danger vs McGuire II
Date: Feb 16, 2024

#R1#
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Exotic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Exotic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Diggs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Exotic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diggs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Exotic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Diggs gets through Exotic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Exotic working hard to break the clinch.
Diggs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Exotic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs lands a left hand.
Exotic working aggressively here.
Exotic tries to circle away but Diggs has him pinned against the cage.
Diggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Exotic tries to circle away but Diggs has him pinned against the cage.
Exotic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Exotic or not. #T1#
Exotic blocks a body shot from Diggs.
Diggs lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
A short left from Diggs.
Diggs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Exotic tries a body shot but Diggs blocks it.
Exotic misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diggs.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Exotic controls his hands.
Diggs trying to land knees to the body.
Diggs scores with a shot to the side of Exotic's head.
A frustrated look appears on Exotic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diggs lands an uppercut.
Diggs scores with a nice hook to the head.
I was talking to Diggs's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Exotic is trying to break the clinch but Diggs has him pressed against the cage.
Exotic misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diggs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Exotic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Exotic looks winded!
Exotic prevents a body shot from Diggs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diggs gets through Exotic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Exotic throws a head punch that misses.
Diggs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diggs lands a body punch. #T2#
Diggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Diggs.
Diggs is leaning against Exotic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diggs.
Diggs scores with a hook to the body.
Diggs lands a knee to the body.
Diggs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Exotic's face.
Diggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Exotic or not.
Exotic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diggs scores with a hook to the body.
Diggs lands a hook that snaps the head of Exotic backwards.
Diggs working Exotic over with knees to the body.
Diggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diggs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diggs.
Diggs lands a nice knee to the body.
Diggs landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Diggs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Exotic backwards.
Diggs lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Diggs. #T3#
Diggs lands with a right to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Diggs obliges.
Diggs lands a right hand.
Diggs lands a body punch.
Diggs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diggs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Exotic takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Diggs.
Diggs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Exotic or not.
Diggs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Exotic tries to break the clinch but Diggs is controlling the position.
Diggs landing knees to the body.
Diggs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Exotic.
Diggs lands a nice uppercut.
Diggs landing knees to the body.
Diggs lands an uppercut.
Diggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diggs utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diggs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diggs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Exotic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Diggs.
A right hand to the body from Diggs.
Diggs lands a nice shot to the body.
Diggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Exotic backwards.
Diggs lands a knee to the body.
Diggs scores a nice knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Diggs.
Diggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Diggs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diggs is leaning against Exotic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diggs crunches a lovely knee into Exotic's ribcage.
Diggs landing some nice looking knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diggs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diggs lands with a left to the head.
Diggs scores a nice knee to the body.
Diggs lands a nice uppercut.
Diggs tries to work over Exotic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Willie Diggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Exotic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diggs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Exotic scrambles back to his feet.
Diggs throws a shot from downtown. Exotic moves away and avoids it.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diggs's head backwards.
Exotic misses with a hook. Diggs ducked under it nicely.
Diggs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A swing and a miss from Diggs.
Exotic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Diggs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Exotic.
Exotic throws a front kick aimed at Diggs's knee but Diggs avoids it well.
Diggs misses with a looping left.#T1#
Diggs lets loose with a powerful body kick. Exotic will feel that in the morning.
Exotic is breathing heavily.
Diggs scores with a body shot.
Diggs throws a low kick, looking for Exotic's leg but Exotic calmly moves out of range.
Exotic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diggs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Exotic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diggs misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely.
Exotic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diggs with a body shot.#KD#
Diggs feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Exotic sprawling to the canvas! Exotic rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Diggs finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic ducks into an uppercut from Diggs and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willie Diggs!
Willie Diggs retains his middleweight title!
A less than humble Willie Diggs misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SYN 1056 Danger vs McGuire II
Date: Feb 16, 2024

#R1#
Danger throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Danger lands a nice shot that snaps McGuire's head back.
McGuire lands with an overhand left.
Danger moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danger.
McGuire lands with a nice body punch.
McGuire connects with a jab.
Danger throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
Danger throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Danger does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire throws a head kick but Danger moves out of range.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Danger.
Danger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danger lands a nice hook to McGuire's body. McGuire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Danger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGuire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Danger counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McGuire is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McGuire throws out a loose jab but Danger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Danger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danger misses the shot to the body.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Danger off balance momentarily.
McGuire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Danger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McGuire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Danger is out of range.
McGuire looks to throw a body kick
and Danger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire lands with a right hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Danger on the side of the head.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Danger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McGuire scores with a jab.
Danger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Danger with a hook.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Danger with a hook.
McGuire throws an off balance right hand
and Danger counters with a body kick.
Danger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Danger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire misses with a few strikes there.
A quick step to the side and Danger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danger moves out of range of the strikes.
Danger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Danger slips under a jab from McGuire.
A quick step to the side and Danger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Danger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGuire lands a front kick.#CL#
Danger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Danger tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Danger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire tries to work over Danger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
Danger misses with a body punch.
Danger prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Danger controls his hands.
McGuire working aggressively here.
McGuire just leaning against Danger, taking a breather.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Danger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Danger.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Danger.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Danger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow. #BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Danger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danger scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McGuire throws a body kick that misses
and Danger counters with a straight right hand.
Danger slips under a jab.
McGuire is looking to slow Danger down with leg kicks.
McGuire scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire throws out a leg kick but Danger moves out of range and McGuire only half commits.
McGuire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Danger slips a straight right by McGuire.
McGuire connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McGuire lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ralph McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danger moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
An attempted straight right counter from Danger misses the target.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
Danger throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
McGuire jabs Danger right on the nose. Danger blinks but takes it well.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Danger counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McGuire is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Danger looks to throw a body kick
and McGuire counters with a low kick, right behind Danger 's knee.
Danger ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
McGuire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Danger on the side of the head.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Danger counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from McGuire.
McGuire throws a hook but Danger avoids it easily.
McGuire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Danger is out of range and McGuire settles back down. #T1#
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Danger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Danger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Danger.
McGuire tries to move into range but Danger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Danger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Danger.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Danger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Danger moves out of range easily.
McGuire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2##CL#
Danger clinches with his opponent.
Danger tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Danger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danger misses with a punch to the body.
Danger works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Danger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danger tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Danger controls his hands.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
Danger lands a body punch.
McGuire will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Danger up against the cage.
McGuire lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Danger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Danger ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body shot
and Danger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danger misses with a straight right.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Danger tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Danger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danger.
McGuire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Danger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Danger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Danger.#T4#
McGuire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Danger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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!
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Danger blocks a head kick by McGuire.
It looked like Danger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Danger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGuire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Danger.
Danger moves forwards but McGuire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Danger ducks down to avoid it.
Danger avoids a kick to the body.
McGuire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Danger lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
A jab from Danger does it's job there.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire blocks a head kick by Danger.
Danger moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
McGuire works the jab nicely.
Danger slips a jab from McGuire.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
Danger misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
McGuire throws the left hand but Danger avoids the punch easily.
Danger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danger takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Danger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a nice strike.
Danger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McGuire 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 Danger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Danger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Danger misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from McGuire does it's job there.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danger is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGuire.
Danger lands a head kick!
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danger connects with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for McGuire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire swings for the body but Danger moves out of range. #T2#
Danger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Danger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danger throws a leg kick which misses McGuire's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire tries to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
Danger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Danger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuire slips a straight right by Danger.
Danger throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire lands with a straight right. Danger didn't see that one coming.
Danger on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Danger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Danger throws a nice head kick!
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Danger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
McGuire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Danger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Danger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Danger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGuire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Danger checks it.
McGuire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Danger.
Danger moves away from the strike by McGuire. #T4#
McGuire lands a really nice looking cross but Danger seems unphased.
Danger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire cracks Danger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Danger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Danger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Danger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Danger takes one to the chin there.
McGuire lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGuire.
Danger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Danger momentarily.
Danger lands an overhand right.
Danger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Danger misses the target.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Danger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Danger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Danger jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
Danger swings for the body but McGuire moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
letting Danger counter with a right hand.
Danger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Danger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Danger off balance momentarily.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Danger slips under a jab.
Danger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Danger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire lands a lovely overhand right.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire thows a leg kick but Danger checks it
and Danger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGuire thinking. #T2#
Danger tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
McGuire misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Danger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGuire is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Danger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Danger is able to avoid easily.
McGuire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire misses with a right hand
and Danger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire misses with a kick to the body
and Danger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuire finds it's way round the side to connect with Danger's head.
McGuire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A lazy left from McGuire finds it's target.#T3#
McGuire lands with a nice body kick.
Danger throws a head kick that misses.
Danger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Danger.
Danger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Danger does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire throws a front kick aimed at Danger's knee but Danger avoids it well.
McGuire misses with a looping left.
A bone on bone clash there as Danger blocks the leg kick.
Danger slips a jab from McGuire.
Danger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
A head kick from Danger lands but McGuire takes it in his stride.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Danger throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Danger throws out the jab.
McGuire lands a head shot.
Danger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danger staying out of range there.
Danger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
Danger just misses with a punch to the body.
Danger misses with a body kick.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Danger momentarily.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Danger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that fourth round.
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!#R5#
A good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire connects with a right hand. Danger shakes it off.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses
and Danger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Danger scrambles back to his feet.
Danger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Danger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McGuire fails to land with a series of punches.
Danger blocks a head kick by McGuire.
McGuire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Danger rushes McGuire and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Danger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from McGuire. #T1#
Danger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire cracks Danger with a nice body shot.
Danger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Danger prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire lands a body punch.
Come on McGuire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Danger avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Danger tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
A short left from McGuire.
A short uppercut from McGuire. #BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Danger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Danger loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body. Danger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
McGuire swings for the body but Danger moves out of range.
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A lazy left from McGuire finds it's target.
Danger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGuire lands a head shot.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
letting Danger counter with a right hand.
Danger misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Danger misses. #T3#
McGuire misses with a left hand
and Danger counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Danger clinches.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire has Danger pressed against the cage.
Danger working aggressively here.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch.
McGuire lands with a cross. #KD#
Danger lands a big head kick that sends McGuire tumbling to the mat! Danger takes a step backwards and waves McGuire back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danger throws a head kick that misses.
Danger throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.
Danny Danger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Danger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#McGuire is rocked!
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
McGuire is still on wobbly legs! Can Danger finish him?
McGuire lands a jab to the head.
Danger misses the jab.
McGuire scores with a decent looking hook.
McGuire seems to have recovered his senses.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Danger on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McGuire throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Danger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire throws a body punch but Danger moves out of range.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body
and Danger finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McGuire with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ralph McGuire.
Well McGuire has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph McGuire!
Ralph McGuire is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ralph McGuire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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