Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: C405: Duran vs Gunnarsson
Date: Mar 30, 2025

#R1#
Gunnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Duran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunnarsson looks to throw the jab but Duran is out of range.
Gunnarsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Duran chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gunnarsson can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gunnarsson. That's going to slow Duran down.
A shot to the liver by Gunnarsson. Beautiful body shot.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gunnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson is looking to slow Duran down with leg kicks.
Gunnarsson is looking to land body kicks.
Duran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Duran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Duran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gunnarsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duran's hands.
Gunnarsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duran has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Duran avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson.
Duran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gunnarsson throws a hook but Duran avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson missing with a left hand there. Duran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duran throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gunnarsson avoids it.
Gunnarsson misses with a head kick.
Duran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Duran misses with a head kick.
Duran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duran there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gunnarsson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Duran is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Duran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duran throwing a counter right hand but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Duran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Duran staying out of range there.
Duran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gunnarsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duran tries to move into range but Gunnarsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick from Gunnarsson misses.
Duran looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
An inside leg kick lands from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut
and Duran counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunnarsson is looking to chop away at Duran's legs.
And Duran counters with a quick kick to the body but Gunnarsson blocks it.#T3#
Gunnarsson scores with a nice body kick.
Gunnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunnarsson misses with a looping right.
Duran was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gunnarsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick from Gunnarsson misses
and Duran counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gunnarsson throws a hook but Duran avoids it easily.
Duran throwing a counter right hand but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook
and Duran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gunnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Duran counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Gunnarsson! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Duran!
Bo Duran retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Bo Duran thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C406: Adofo vs Cheese II
Date: Mar 30, 2025

#R1#
Obaminator on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Obaminator swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range.
A slow jab from Obaminator misses its intended target.
Monkey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses
enabling Obaminator to counter with a crisp jab.
Obaminator misses with a looping left.
Monkey misses with an uppercut. Obaminator saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Monkey misses
and Obaminator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Obaminator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away.
Monkey throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Obaminator counter with a right hand.
Monkey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obaminator counters with a nice uppercut.
Monkey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Obaminator is out of range and Monkey settles back down.
It appears Obaminator was looking to counter with a kick there.
Obaminator slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Obaminator tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey lands an overhand right.
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!
Monkey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Obaminator is out of range and Monkey settles back down.
The fighters circling - Monkey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monkey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obaminator counters with a nice uppercut.
Monkey lands a jab to the nose.
Obaminator blocks the body kick. #T1#
Monkey lands a lovely overhand right.
Obaminator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Monkey tries to clinch but Obaminator is having none of it.
Obaminator is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Monkey throws a front kick aimed at Obaminator's knee but Obaminator avoids it well.
Obaminator gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Monkey.
Obaminator uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Monkey scores with a nice body kick.
Monkey slips under a jab.
Obaminator finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Monkey cracks Obaminator with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Monkey is looking to slow Obaminator down with leg kicks.
Obaminator tests Monkey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monkey misses with an uppercut
letting Obaminator counter with a right hand.
Monkey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Monkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Monkey throws a push kick but Obaminator slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Obaminator misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Obaminator checks a leg kick. #T2#
Monkey with a nice calf kick.
Obaminator looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Monkey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Monkey gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Monkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monkey misses with an uppercut
and Monkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Obaminator pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obaminator on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A good leg kick by Monkey.
Monkey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Obaminator takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spider Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey connects with a body shot.
Monkey throws a sloppy head kick and Obaminator moves out of range easily.
Monkey throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Obaminator to counter with a crisp jab.
Monkey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick lands from Monkey.
Obaminator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obaminator slips a straight right by Monkey.
Obaminator throwing a counter right hand but Monkey manages to avoid it.#T3#
Monkey jabs Obaminator to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey throws a leg kick
and Obaminator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obaminator misses the jab.
Monkey swings widly with a right hand
and Obaminator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monkey scores with a nice right hand.
Monkey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Monkey misses with a right hand
and Obaminator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monkey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Monkey is looking to clinch but Obaminator is avoiding it.
Monkey scores with a kick to the body.
A big left from Obaminator misses.
Monkey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Monkey.#CL2#
Monkey moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Obaminator's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Obaminator trying to control the position but instead, Monkey has worked for underhooks and has pushed Obaminator into the cage.
A body shot lands from Monkey. #T4#
Obaminator tries to break the clinch but Monkey is controlling the position. #TD#
Obaminator pulls guard effortlessly.
Monkey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Monkey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Obaminator has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Monkey has managed to get both his arms back between Obaminator's legs - danger averted.
Monkey controlling from the top position.
Monkey postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Spider Monkey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Monkey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Obaminator.
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Obaminator swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range.
Obaminator uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Obaminator is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Obaminator ducks right into an uppercut from Monkey.
Monkey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Monkey connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Monkey.
Monkey misses with a hook. Obaminator ducked under it nicely.
Monkey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator misses with an uppercut.
Monkey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obaminator.
Monkey throws a lazy uppercut
and Monkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Obaminator looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses.
Monkey connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obaminator throws a lazy right hand but Monkey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Obaminator throws a looping overhand right but Monkey ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Monkey.
Monkey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Obaminator.
Monkey throws an off balance right hand
enabling Obaminator to counter with a crisp jab.
Monkey throws a hook to the side of Obaminator's head but Obaminator sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obaminator appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Obaminator 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.
Monkey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Obaminator on the side of the head.
Obaminator slips a straight right by Monkey.
Monkey misses with a right hand
and Monkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monkey connects with a looping right hand.
Monkey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Monkey with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obaminator walks into a stiff left hand from Monkey.
Monkey thows a leg kick but Obaminator checks it
enabling Obaminator to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Monkey gets a clinch.
Monkey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Monkey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Obaminator backwards. #T2#
Monkey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Obaminator is keeping busy.
Obaminator scores with a shot to the side of Monkey's head. #BC2#
Monkey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monkey misses with a looping left.
Spider Monkey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monkey swings widly with a right hand
and Obaminator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monkey 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.
Monkey lands a jab.
Monkey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Obaminator uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monkey.
It looked like Obaminator wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monkey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obaminator.
Monkey wants to clinch up but Obaminator keeps it at a distance.
Obaminator lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Monkey avoids the body shot from Obaminator.
Monkey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Obaminator sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monkey connects with a leg kick.
Monkey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Obaminator.
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monkey lands a front kick.#T3#
Obaminator slips a straight right by Monkey.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Obaminator checks it.
Monkey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Obaminator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Monkey 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 connects with a leg kick.
Obaminator looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
Monkey connects with a right hand. Obaminator shakes it off.
Obaminator lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monkey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A leg kick checked by Obaminator.
Monkey scores with a jab.
Monkey moves out of range of the body kick.
Obaminator looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Monkey lands a lovely overhand right.
Obaminator throws a lazy right hand but Monkey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monkey throws a leg kick
and Obaminator counters with a stiff right hand.
Monkey misses with an uppercut. Obaminator saw that one coming.#T4#
Monkey misses with a body shot.
Monkey throws a body punch but Obaminator moves out of range.
Obaminator misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obaminator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monkey.
An attempted straight right counter from Obaminator misses the target.
Monkey throws out a loose jab but Obaminator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obaminator blocks the body kick.
Monkey misses with a left hand
enabling Obaminator to counter with a crisp jab.
Obaminator staying out of range there.
Monkey scoring well with a low kick there.
Monkey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Monkey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Obaminator works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Monkey wants to slow Obaminator down by chopping away at his legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Obaminator misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A clash of legs there as Obaminator blocks the low kick.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body
letting Obaminator counter with a right hand.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Monkey keeps Obaminator at a distance using the push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spider Monkey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Monkey lands a nice looking kick to the body. Obaminator takes a step back to recover.
Obaminator throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monkey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Obaminator steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Obaminator avoids the body shot from Monkey.
Obaminator was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Monkey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Obaminator counters with a straight right hand.
Monkey throws a leg kick
enabling Obaminator to counter with a crisp jab.
Obaminator uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body.
Obaminator appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Monkey throws a looping overhand right but Obaminator ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator throws a low kick, looking for Monkey's leg but Monkey calmly moves out of range.
Monkey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obaminator counters with a nice uppercut.
Monkey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Obaminator avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monkey. That's going to slow Obaminator down. #T1#
Obaminator lands a nice looking body shot.
Obaminator looks to land a right hand but Monkey moved out of range.
Obaminator tried to score with a low kick but Monkey checks it.
Monkey tries to land a body kick
and Obaminator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monkey tries to clinch but Obaminator moves away
and Obaminator counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Monkey thinking.
Monkey throws a solid leg kick but Obaminator takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Monkey.
Obaminator throwing a counter right hand but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Monkey misses with a hook
and Obaminator counters with a straight right hand.
Monkey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Obaminator. Obaminator circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Monkey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Obaminator looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
A low kick from Monkey is predictable there
and Obaminator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monkey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monkey tries to clinch there but Obaminator circles away.
A shot to the liver by Obaminator. Beautiful body shot.
Monkey lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obaminator checks the leg kick.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Monkey.
Monkey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monkey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Obaminator misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely.
Monkey throws an off balance right hand
and Obaminator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Obaminator uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkey.
Monkey throws a leg kick
letting Obaminator counter with a right hand.
Monkey throws a front kick aimed at Obaminator's knee but Obaminator avoids it well.
Obaminator tries to move into range but Monkey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheers as Obaminator lands an impressive looking overhand right. Monkey doesn't seem phased though.
Monkey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obaminator.
Monkey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monkey looks for the body kick but Obaminator saw that one coming.
Monkey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Obaminator walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Monkey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Monkey is looking to clinch but Obaminator is avoiding it.
Monkey throws an overhand right that lands on Obaminator's shoulder, as Obaminator tries to avoid the shot. #T3##CL2#
Monkey clinches up with Obaminator and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Obaminator fails to land.
A short uppercut from Monkey.
Obaminator is trying to break the clinch but Monkey is controlling him.
Monkey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Monkey lands a shoulder strike.
Monkey scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Monkey on the inside.
Monkey lands with a light punch inside.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Obaminator is trying to force a seperation but Monkey has the dominant position.
Obaminator will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Still in the clinch, Monkey scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Monkey.
Monkey blocking some punches.
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!
Monkey lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monkey.
Monkey lands with a short shot to the head.
Monkey tries to stall but Obaminator uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Monkey has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Obaminator seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Monkey can turn it around.
Monkey lands with a left to the head.
Barack Obaminator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Monkey lands a hook that snaps the head of Obaminator backwards.
Monkey lands a shoulder strike.
Monkey scores with a shoulder strike.
Monkey scores with a shot to the side of Obaminator's head.
Obaminator lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Obaminator presses Monkey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obaminator.
Monkey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Obaminator blocks it with crossed arms.
Monkey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Monkey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spider Monkey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Obaminator lands with a left to the head.
Monkey tries to work over Obaminator's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Obaminator has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Obaminator tries to break the clinch but Monkey is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Monkey.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey prevents a body shot from Obaminator.
Obaminator tries a body shot but Monkey blocks it.
Spider Monkey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Obaminator throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spider Monkey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Monkey 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spider Monkey!
During a confident post fight interview, Spider Monkey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Barack Obaminator had this to say: 'I'll be black'.

Event: DMMA 405: Kostov v Ruttu
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
Chuck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chuck looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chuck lands a nice looking body shot.
Chuck misses with an uppercut. Arnason saw that one coming.
Arnason looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chuck lands a really nice looking cross but Arnason seems unphased.
Arnason throws a hook to the side of Chuck's head but Chuck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chuck attempts a counter takedown but Arnason avoids it well and moves away.
Arnason misses with a two punch combination.
Chuck throws a front kick aimed at Arnason's knee but Arnason avoids it well.
Chuck defending well as Arnason loads up on a big left hand.
Arnason moves out of range as Chuck strikes.
Chuck throws a body punch but Arnason moves out of range.
Chuck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arnason 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.
Arnason throws a hook to the side of Chuck's head but Chuck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arnason looks to land a left hand but Chuck moved out of range nicely.
Chuck slips a jab from Arnason.
Chuck throws a shot from downtown. Arnason moves away and avoids it.
A right-left combo lands from Arnason.
Chuck blocks a jab.#T1#
Arnason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chuck.
Arnason lands with a nice body punch.
Arnason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arnason with a jab.
Arnason lands a jab-cross combination.
Arnason misses with an uppercut. Chuck saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Arnason misses.
Chuck just misses with a punch to the body.
Arnason is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chuck takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chuck moves out of range of the strikes.
Chuck wants to slow Arnason down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Chuck misses.
Chuck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arnason.
Arnason misses with an uppercut.
Arnason throws a hook to the side of Chuck's head but Chuck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Chuck lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chuck lands a nice shot to the body.
Chuck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arnason was well out of range. Poor timing from Chuck.
Arnason fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chuck manages to avoid it.
Chuck throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arnason on the side of the head.
Arnason misses with an uppercut. Chuck saw that one coming.
Chuck walks into a jab.
Chuck defending well as Arnason loads up on a big left hand.
Decent striking displayed by Arnason there.
Arnason misses with an uppercut.
Jeremy Arnason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chuck ducks under a wild hook from Arnason.
Chuck has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arnason finds it's way round the side to connect with Chuck's head.
Chuck throws the left hand but Arnason avoids the punch easily.
Arnason fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chuck looks to throw the jab but Arnason is out of range.
Chuck jabs Arnason right on the nose. Arnason blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Arnason throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chuck stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Arnason throws a body punch but Chuck moves out of range.
Chuck swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chuck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chuck thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chuck slips under a jab.
Arnason misses with a looping left.
Arnason moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jeremy Arnason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Chuck misses.
A shot to the liver by Arnason. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Arnason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arnason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chuck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chuck attempts a counter takedown but Arnason avoids it well and moves away.
Chuck misses with a hook
and Arnason counters with a nice uppercut.
Arnason misses the shot to the body.
Chuck scores with a jab.#T4#
Arnason misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Chuck counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Chuck trying to control from half guard but Arnason is working away.
Arnason has his hands clasped together around Chuck's back. He's all about the action.
Chuck not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chuck scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Arnason felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Arnason tries to get to full guard but Chuck has control of the leg.
Arnason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chuck.
Chuck winds up and cracks Arnason with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jeremy Arnason will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Arnason takes a swing at Chuck's ribcage but misses.
Arnason takes a swing at Chuck's ribcage but misses.
Chuck changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Arnason misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice defenses there by Arnason.
Arnason connects with a body shot.
Chuck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arnason.
Sloppy strikes from Arnason. Those never looked like landing.
Arnason throws out a loose jab but Chuck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arnason misses with a two punch combination.
Arnason takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnason lands the left hand.
Arnason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arnason throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chuck lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arnason at a distance.
Arnason misses with a body shot.
Chuck changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chuck missing with a left hand there. Arnason was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jeremy Arnason seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Chuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arnason moves away.
Arnason misses the shot to the body.
Arnason misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Arnason misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Chuck. That snapped Arnason's head back.
Arnason ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Arnason throws a combination. Chuck tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chuck. Arnason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chuck scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arnason doesn't seem bothered though.
Arnason connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Arnason looks to score with a jab to the body but Chuck is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Arnason.
No joy there for Arnason, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Arnason thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arnason has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chuck finds it's way round the side to connect with Arnason's head. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chuck.
Arnason cracks Chuck with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Arnason staying out of range there.
Chuck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arnason.
Nice defenses there by Chuck.
Chuck attempts a counter takedown but Arnason avoids it well and moves away.
Arnason connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chuck. Chuck circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chuck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arnason was well out of range. Poor timing from Chuck.
Chuck scores with a decent looking hook.
Arnason is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chuck.
Chuck staying out of range there.
Chuck half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chuck defending well as Arnason loads up on a big left hand.
Chuck changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Arnason misses with a hook #TD#
and Chuck decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Arnason's guard.
Arnason working a defensive guard here.
Chuck lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Chuck with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chuck chips away with some ground and pound.
Arnason can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chuck controls the pace.
Arnason can't keep his opponent in guard - Chuck advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chuck not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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 Arnason's temple.
Arnason is trying to control but can't.
Chuck is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Arnason trying to hold on to Chuck's head to control him but Chuck postures up. #T4#
Still in half guard, Chuck seems content to control.
Arnason trying to hold on to Chuck's head to control him but Chuck postures up.
Chuck throwing shots but Arnason is blocking nicely.
Chuck working over Arnason with some ground and pound. Arnason looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chuck scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chuck missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chuck trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chuck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arnason keeps working.
Arnason is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Wood Chuck will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Arnason misses with a wild body shot.
Chuck drops down looking for a counter takedown but Arnason sprawls and moves away.
Arnason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chuck.
The fighters circling - Arnason throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chuck staying out of range there.
Chuck half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chuck throws a looping overhand right but Arnason ducks down to avoid it.
Chuck throws a jab when Arnason was well out of range.
Arnason now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Arnason misses with a straight right.
Chuck misses with a left hand
and Arnason counters with a series of strikes. Chuck will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chuck. Arnason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chuck staying out of range there.
Arnason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chuck throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chuck throws an overhand right that lands on Arnason's shoulder, as Arnason tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Arnason misses.
Arnason loads up on a big right hand but Chuck slips the punch.
Chuck attempts a counter takedown but Arnason avoids it well and moves away.
Arnason moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T1#
Arnason throws a nice looking combination but Chuck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arnason staying out of range there.
Chuck scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chuck looks to land a right hand but Arnason moved out of range.
Arnason moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chuck misses with a body shot.
Chuck scores with a nice strike.
Arnason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chuck lands with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Arnason. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Arnason.
Chuck moves away from the strike by Arnason.
Chuck changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chuck scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Arnason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chuck.
Arnason takes a swing at Chuck's ribcage but misses.
Chuck attempts a counter takedown but Arnason avoids it well and moves away.
Arnason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chuck feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Arnason tries to bum rush Chuck with a series of wild strikes but Chuck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arnason misses with a wild body shot.
Chuck feinted with a counter takedown.
Arnason scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arnason swings for the body but Chuck moves out of range.
Chuck half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chuck lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chuck scores with a shot to the body.
Chuck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arnason.
Chuck shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arnason as he avoids it easily.
As Chuck backs off Arnason throws a huge counter combo but Chuck manages to avoid it all.
Arnason throws a body shot but no joy.
Arnason bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arnason slips under a jab from Chuck.
Arnason looks to land a left hand but Chuck moved out of range nicely.
Arnason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chuck moves away.
Chuck lands with a hook. Arnason tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Chuck defending well as Arnason loads up on a big left hand.
Chuck half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Arnason throws a right and a left that Chuck avoids nicely. #TD#
Chuck closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wood Chuck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chuck throwing shots but Arnason is blocking nicely.
Arnason preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Chuck is looking to take a break and control but Arnason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arnason wants to control but Chuck is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arnason taking some punishment here, with Chuck in his half guard.
Chuck seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Arnason does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chuck connects with a nice short shot to Arnason's temple. #T4#
Chuck lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chuck slips a nice elbow through Arnason's hands, connecting with Arnason's forehead.
Arnason tries to roll over but Chuck keeps him under control.
Chuck takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chuck scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Arnason is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chuck scores with a couple of nice shots.
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 Arnason's temple.
Arnason wants to control but Chuck is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Arnason blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chuck.
Arnason taking some punishment here, with Chuck in his half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wood Chuck!
A relieved looking Wood Chuck thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Jeremy Arnason had this to say: 'I have a lot of respect for Viktor, I fought in a way that catered to his fight style and it didn't work like I planned. But you best believe I'll be back soon working for a rematch!'.

Event: SYN 1156 Bollomard vs. Hideki
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Inhanamoto misses with a jab to the body
and Inhanamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Ryu Inhanamoto has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Namkhai.
Namkhai replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Inhanamoto blocks it well.#CL#
Inhanamoto closes the distance and pushes Namkhai back into the cage.
Inhanamoto lands a left hand.
Namkhai takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Temujin Namkhai has been cut.
Inhanamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Inhanamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Inhanamoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Namkhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Inhanamoto.
Namkhai tries to work over Inhanamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Namkhai throws a punch but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
A shot in the inside from Inhanamoto.
Namkhai lands a shoulder strike.
Inhanamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Namkhai misses with some punches. #T1#
Namkhai working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Namkhai.
Namkhai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Inhanamoto or not.
Inhanamoto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Namkhai.
Namkhai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Namkhai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inhanamoto blocks a body shot from Namkhai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Inhanamoto.
Namkhai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inhanamoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Namkhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Namkhai misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Inhanamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Namkhai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Inhanamoto's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Inhanamoto.
Namkhai can't find room to land a body shot as Inhanamoto controls the action.
Namkhai tries a body shot but Inhanamoto blocks it.
Inhanamoto misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Namkhai misses with a punch to the body.
Namkhai digs a right hand into Inhanamoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Inhanamoto's gas tank.
Inhanamoto is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Namkhai lands with a left to the head.
Inhanamoto lands with a light punch inside.
Namkhai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Namkhai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Namkhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Namkhai struggles to land a body shot inside as Inhanamoto controls his hands.
Inhanamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Namkhai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Inhanamoto works on Namkhai's body with a couple of short punches.
Namkhai lands with a right to the head.
Inhanamoto misses with a body punch.
Inhanamoto lands with a light punch inside.
Namkhai misses with a body punch.
Namkhai swings wildly with an uppercut but Inhanamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inhanamoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Inhanamoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Namkhai backwards.
Namkhai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Namkhai misses with a body punch. #T3#
Inhanamoto blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Namkhai.
Nice body punch from Inhanamoto.
Namkhai blocks a body shot from Inhanamoto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Namkhai backwards.
Namkhai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Inhanamoto lands a body shot.
Inhanamoto lands an elbow that stopped Namkhai in his tracks for a moment.
Inhanamoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Namkhais head.
Inhanamoto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Inhanamoto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Inhanamoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Inhanamoto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Namkhai tries a body shot but Inhanamoto blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands a left hand.
Inhanamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Namkhai takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Namkhai's defenses. #T4#
Inhanamoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto pushes Namkhai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Namkhai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Inhanamoto on the inside.
Inhanamoto lands an elbow that stopped Namkhai in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#That has opened up Temujin Namkhai's cut even more.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Inhanamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Namkhai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Namkhai.
Inhanamoto is working Namkhai over against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Inhanamoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Inhanamoto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Inhanamoto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Namkhai.
Inhanamoto misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Namkhai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Namkhai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Namkhai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Inhanamoto's elbow.
Inhanamoto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Inhanamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Inhanamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Namkhai controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Inhanamoto dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Namkhai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Namkhai lands a slapping body shot.
Namkhai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Namkhai responds with a good body kick, but Inhanamoto manages to step out the way in time.
Namkhai misses with a kick to the body
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Inhanamoto.#T1#
Inhanamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Namkhai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Inhanamoto lunges at Namkhai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Namkhai's hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Inhanamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Namkhai follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Namkhai checks a leg kick nicely.
Namkhai replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Inhanamoto blocks it well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Namkhai thows a leg kick but Inhanamoto checks it
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Inhanamoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Namkhai.
Inhanamoto throws a lazy head kick
and Namkhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Inhanamoto lands with a kick to the temple. Namkhai shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Inhanamoto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Inhanamoto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Namkhai in his tracks. #T3#
Inhanamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Inhanamoto instigates a clinch.
Inhanamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Namkhai.
Inhanamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Namkhai lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Inhanamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Inhanamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Namkhai can do to turn this around?
Namkhai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Namkhai digs a right hand underneath Inhanamoto's ribcage. Inhanamoto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Namkhai misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Namkhai breaks the clinch. #CL#
Inhanamoto rushes Namkhai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
A short uppercut from Namkhai.
Inhanamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Namkhai.
Inhanamoto tries to work over Namkhai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inhanamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Namkhai.
Inhanamoto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Inhanamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inhanamoto lands an uppercut.
Namkhai misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Inhanamoto throws an elbow but misses.
Namkhai tries to throw a body punch but Inhanamoto avoids it by throwing Namkhai back against the cage.
Inhanamoto presses Namkhai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Namkhai lands a nice uppercut.
Namkhai presses Inhanamoto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Inhanamoto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Namkhai backwards.
Inhanamoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Inhanamoto dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Inhanamoto is looking to clinch but Namkhai is avoiding it.
And Namkhai responds with a good body kick, but Inhanamoto manages to step out the way in time.
A shot to the liver by Inhanamoto. Beautiful body shot.
Inhanamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Namkhai moves out of range easily.
Namkhai steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Inhanamoto tries a low kick but Namkhai avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Namkhai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namkhai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ryu Inhanamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Namkhai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Inhanamoto throws out the jab. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Inhanamoto.
Namkhai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook to the body
and Namkhai counters with a stiff right hand.
Namkhai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Namkhai misses with a right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Inhanamoto lands with a cross.
Inhanamoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Namkhai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Inhanamoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Inhanamoto misses with a body shot.
Namkhai flicks out a counter leg kick but Inhanamoto steps away.#CL#
Inhanamoto instigates a clinch.
Inhanamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Inhanamoto 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!
Namkhai misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Namkhai throws a punch but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Namkhai tries to work over Inhanamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Namkhai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Inhanamoto.
Namkhai tries to throw a body punch but Inhanamoto avoids it by throwing Namkhai back against the cage.
Namkhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Namkhai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Inhanamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Namkhai misses with a punch on the inside.
Namkhai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Inhanamoto backwards.
Namkhai dodges an elbow strike from Inhanamoto.
Ryu Inhanamoto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Namkhai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Namkhai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Inhanamoto's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Namkhai.
Inhanamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Namkhai controls the action.
Inhanamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Inhanamoto lands a body punch.
Namkhai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Namkhai takes a shot to the head.
Namkhai throws a head punch that misses.
Temujin Namkhai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Inhanamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Namkhai controls the action.
A body shot lands from Inhanamoto.
Namkhai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Inhanamoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Inhanamoto.
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!
Namkhai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Inhanamoto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Inhanamoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Inhanamoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Inhanamoto lands an elbow inside that Namkhai shrugs off.
Inhanamoto lands a nice uppercut.
Inhanamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Namkhai tries to work over Inhanamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Namkhai throws a punch but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Namkhai misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Inhanamoto on the inside.
Inhanamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Namkhai controls the action.
Namkhai misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Inhanamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Inhanamoto 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 404: Night v Hardin
Date: Mar 23, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bonaparte throws the kick towards the body but Davis avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Davis misses.
Bonaparte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonaparte throws a head kick that misses.
Davis throws out a counter right but Bonaparte avoids it with no problem.
Bonaparte misses with an uppercut.
Davis thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis checks a leg kick.
Bonaparte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bonaparte throws a sloppy body shot
and Davis counters with a stiff right hand.
Bonaparte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davis.
Bonaparte throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily.
Jacques Bonaparte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis checks the leg kick.
Davis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Bonaparte lands with a shot to the body.
Davis avoids the body shot from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte is looking to land body kicks.
Bonaparte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Davis. Davis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#It looks like Davon Davis has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A big right from Bonaparte misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Davis! But no joy.#T3#
Bonaparte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
Davis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch lands to the side of Davis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bonaparte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davis flicks out a counter leg kick but Bonaparte steps away.
Bonaparte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bonaparte throws a head kick that misses
and Davis counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Davis.
Davis avoids the body shot from Bonaparte.
Davis follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bonaparte misses the shot to the body.
Bonaparte throws a looping overhand right but Davis ducks down to avoid it.
Davis raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonaparte misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Bonaparte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davon Davis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Davis avoids the head kick by Bonaparte.
Davis steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bonaparte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davis moves out of range as Bonaparte strikes.
Davis counters with a body kick.
A left lands for Bonaparte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte throws a hook but Davis avoids it easily.
Davis counters with a body kick.
Jacques Bonaparte is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
A shot to the body from Bonaparte misses
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davis moves out of range as Bonaparte strikes.
Bonaparte scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bonaparte misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Bonaparte misses the target. #T2#
Bonaparte misses with a jab to the body
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bonaparte misses with a looping left.
Davis is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bonaparte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Davis doesn't seem bothered though.
Bonaparte just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonaparte cracks Davis with a good jab.#T3#
Bonaparte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonaparte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davis is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bonaparte throws a head kick that misses
and Davis counters with a good, hard body kick but Bonaparte shrugs it off.
Bonaparte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davis can do to turn this around?
Bonaparte misses with a hook.
Davis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bonaparte with a body shot.
Davis moves away from the strike by Bonaparte. #T4#
Bonaparte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonaparte.
A swing and a miss from Bonaparte.
A countering left hand to the body from Davis misses.
Bonaparte throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Davis to counter with a crisp jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bonaparte throws a head kick but Davis moves out of range.
Davis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Bonaparte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Davon Davis's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bonaparte misses with a body shot.
Bonaparte throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Bonaparte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davis steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Bonaparte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Bonaparte. #T1#
Bonaparte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Davis responds with a good body kick, but Bonaparte manages to step out the way in time.
Bonaparte misses with an uppercut
and Davis counters with a right hand to the body.
Bonaparte lands an overhand right.
Bonaparte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Davis avoids the body shot from Bonaparte.
Davon Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bonaparte misses with an uppercut.
Bonaparte moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDavis.
A big right from Bonaparte misses.
Bonaparte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bonaparte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bonaparte misses with a left hand
and Davis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jacques Bonaparte is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Bonaparte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonaparte misses with a looping left.
Davis is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bonaparte throws a head kick that misses.
Davis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bonaparte with a body shot.
Davis blocks a head kick by Bonaparte.
Davis shapes to counter with a head kick.
Bonaparte clobbers Davis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#That has opened up Davon Davis's cut even more.#T4#
Bonaparte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bonaparte scores with a three punch combo!
Bonaparte misses with a body punch
and Davis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonaparte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonaparte throws a predictable looking body shot
and Davis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bonaparte thinking.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Bonaparte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bonaparte 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SYN 1154 Tokugawa vs Tae
Date: Mar 23, 2025

#R1#
The fighters circling - Fadda Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bekzod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bekzod throws a body punch but Fadda Jr moves out of range.
Bekzod moves out of range of the strikes.
Bekzod lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Bekzod misses.
Fadda Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bekzod.
Bekzod lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fadda Jr digs a good body shot into Bekzod's ribs.
Bekzod blocks a jab.
Fadda Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bekzod takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bekzod throws a looping overhand right but Fadda Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Bekzod looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bekzod jabs at Fadda Jr's body.
Fadda Jr ducks under a wild hook from Bekzod.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fadda Jr throws a hook to the side of Bekzod's head but Bekzod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bekzod ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Bekzod slips a straight right by Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr misses with a straight left.
Bekzod fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fadda Jr blocks a jab.
It seemed like Fadda Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fadda Jr swings for the body but Bekzod moves out of range.
Fadda Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fadda Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bekzod under the eye.
Bekzod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fadda Jr clobbers Bekzod with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bekzod defending well as Fadda Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Fadda Jr tries for a takedown but Bekzod sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fadda Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bekzod missing with a left hand there. Fadda Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bekzod throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Fadda Jr.
It seemed like Fadda Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fadda Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bekzod.
Bekzod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fadda Jr.
Bekzod was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fadda Jr misses with a left hand
and Bekzod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fadda Jr catches Bekzod with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bekzod rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fadda Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bekzod takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fadda Jr connects with a right hand. Bekzod shakes it off.
Fadda Jr lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Fadda Jr misses. #CL#
Bekzod moves into range and clinches up with Fadda Jr.
Bekzod gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fadda Jr.
A left hand lands to the body for Fadda Jr.
A body shot lands from Fadda Jr.
Bekzod blocks an uppercut.
Fadda Jr tries to work over Bekzod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bekzod lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Bekzod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fadda Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fadda Jr takes a shot to the head.
Fadda Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fadda Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fadda Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bekzod digs a right hand into Fadda Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fadda Jr's gas tank.
Fadda Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bekzod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bekzod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bekzod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fadda Jr's elbow.
Fadda Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fadda Jr misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Fadda Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bekzod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fadda Jr working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bekzod.
Fadda Jr lands a shot to the body.
Fadda Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Bekzod controls the action.
Fadda Jr presses Bekzod against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fadda Jr working aggressively here.
Bekzod lands an uppercut.
Fadda Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bekzod is defending well.
Azad Bekzod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oswaldo Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bekzod gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bekzod struggles to land a body shot inside as Fadda Jr controls his hands.
Bekzod lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bekzod.
Bekzod lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fadda Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fadda Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Bekzod.
Bekzod blocks an uppercut.
Bekzod lands a nice uppercut.
Fadda Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Bekzod.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bekzod.
Bekzod pushes Fadda Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fadda Jr tries a body shot but Bekzod blocks it.
Bekzod can't find room to land a body shot as Fadda Jr controls the action.
Fadda Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Bekzod controls the action.
Bekzod can't find room to land a body shot as Fadda Jr controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Oswaldo Fadda Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bekzod buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fadda Jr ducks under a wild hook from Bekzod.
Fadda Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Bekzod counters with a straight right hand.
Bekzod lands a jab to Fadda Jr's midsection.
Fadda Jr moves forwards but Bekzod connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fadda Jr looks to land a right hand but Bekzod moved out of range.
Bekzod is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bekzod misses the shot to the body.
Bekzod turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bekzod tries to clinch there but Fadda Jr circles away.
Bekzod misses with a looping right.
Fadda Jr throws a right hand that misses
letting Bekzod counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadda Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fadda Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bekzod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fadda Jr cracks a nice hook into Bekzod's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fadda Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Fadda Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Bekzod's shoulder, as Bekzod tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Bekzod misses its target.
Bekzod fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fadda Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fadda Jr looks to throw the jab but Bekzod is out of range.
Fadda Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Bekzod's shoulder, as Bekzod tries to avoid the shot.
Bekzod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bekzod looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bekzod tries to clinch up.
Fadda Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Fadda Jr misses the target.
Bekzod throws an off balance right hand
and Fadda Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fadda Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Bekzod counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Azad Bekzod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fadda Jr takes one to the chin there.
Fadda Jr lands a jab.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fadda Jr lands a jab to Bekzod's midsection.
Bekzod lands a right hook to the body.
Bekzod scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Fadda Jr.
Bekzod lands a nice shot to the body.
Fadda Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bekzod doesn't seem bothered though.
Bekzod blocks a jab.
Bekzod throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fadda Jr avoids it.
Fadda Jr misses with a left hand
and Fadda Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fadda Jr slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Fadda Jr.
Nice cross by Bekzod.#CL#
Bekzod has managed to clinch.
Fadda Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fadda Jr tries to throw a body punch but Bekzod avoids it by throwing Fadda Jr back against the cage.
Bekzod lands a left hand. #T3#
Bekzod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fadda Jr's elbow.
Bekzod tries to throw a body punch but Fadda Jr avoids it by throwing Bekzod back against the cage.
Fadda Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bekzod backwards.
Bekzod lands a left hand.
Fadda Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Bekzod.
Bekzod lands with a left to the head.
Bekzod swings wildly with an uppercut but Fadda Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fadda Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bekzod's elbow.
Bekzod scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Fadda Jr blocks it.
Bekzod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bekzod misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bekzod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bekzod.
Fadda Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bekzod prevents a body shot from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fadda Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bekzod or not.
Fadda Jr misses with some punches.
Fadda Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Fadda Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bekzod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bekzod lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bekzod.
Bekzod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fadda Jr misses with some punches.
Fadda Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bekzod's elbow.
Fadda Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bekzod throws a punch but it's blocked by Fadda Jr.
Bekzod lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fadda Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bekzod pushes Fadda Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bekzod makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Azad Bekzod has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bekzod tries to throw a body punch but Fadda Jr avoids it by throwing Bekzod back against the cage.
Fadda Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Bekzod pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fadda Jr just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Bekzod moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bekzod tries to work over Fadda Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fadda Jr working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azad Bekzod dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bekzod bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fadda Jr's head.
Bekzod defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fadda Jr.
Bekzod looks to score with a jab to the body but Fadda Jr is just out of range.
Fadda Jr takes one on the button.
Bekzod fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bekzod takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fadda Jr misses with a hook
and Bekzod counters with a right hand to the body.
Bekzod thuds his right hand into Fadda Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fadda Jr throws a lazy right hand but Bekzod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fadda Jr throws out a loose jab but Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadda Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Bekzod.
Fadda Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fadda Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bekzod lands a leg kick that knocks Fadda Jr off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Fadda Jr there.#T1#
Fadda Jr ducks under a wild hook from Bekzod.
Bekzod misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fadda Jr! But no joy.
Fadda Jr misses with an uppercut
and Bekzod counters with a low kick, right behind Fadda Jr 's knee.
Bekzod avoids the body shot from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bekzod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Bekzod.
Bekzod fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bekzod scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fadda Jr misses with an uppercut. Bekzod saw that one coming.
Fadda Jr throws a jab when Bekzod was well out of range.
Fadda Jr throws a hook but Bekzod blocks it.
Fadda Jr looks to throw the jab but Bekzod is out of range.
Fadda Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fadda Jr slips a jab from Bekzod.
Fadda Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
A jab from Bekzod does it's job there.
Bekzod misses with an uppercut. Fadda Jr saw that one coming.
Bekzod lands a really nice looking cross but Fadda Jr seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bekzod lands with a right hand.
Bekzod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fadda Jr can do to turn this around?
Bekzod lunges at Fadda Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fadda Jr's hand.
Fadda Jr throws out a loose jab but Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fadda Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Bekzod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fadda Jr.
It looked like Bekzod wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bekzod scores with a jab. Fadda Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Bekzod misses.
A slow jab from Fadda Jr misses its intended target.
Fadda Jr throws a jab when Bekzod was well out of range.
It looked like Bekzod wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bekzod throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Bekzod there.#T3#
A left lands for Bekzod.
Bekzod thumps Fadda Jr with a low kick.
Bekzod throws out a powerful jab.
Bekzod lands with a cross.
Bekzod throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bekzod rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fadda Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Bekzod slips a straight right by Fadda Jr.
Bekzod moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bekzod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bekzod takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Bekzod.#CL#
Bekzod gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bekzod blocks an uppercut.
Fadda Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A right hand to the body from Bekzod.
Fadda Jr takes a shot to the head.
Fadda Jr tries to work over Bekzod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Bekzod digs a right hand into Fadda Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fadda Jr's gas tank.
Fadda Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fadda Jr takes a shot to the head.
Fadda Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bekzod lands a right hand. #BC#
Bekzod manages to break the clinch.
Fadda Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Fadda Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fadda Jr.
Bekzod half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fadda Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Fadda Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bekzod is looking to clinch but Fadda Jr is avoiding it.
Bekzod tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fadda Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bekzod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bekzod lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bekzod throws a jab when Fadda Jr was well out of range.
Bekzod digs a good hook to Fadda Jr's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Azad Bekzod showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bekzod 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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: C402: Cheese vs Chai
Date: Mar 16, 2025

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Obaminator.
Obaminator misses with a hook. Bagrov ducked under it nicely.
Obaminator misses with a hook.
Bagrov feints the counter takedown.
Obaminator misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Bagrov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Obaminator's guard.
Bagrov preventing the sweep.
Obaminator is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bagrov passes Obaminator's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. Bagrov connects with a nice short shot to Obaminator's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bagrov lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Obaminator actively working from the bottom here.
Bagrov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Obaminator is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Obaminator keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Obaminator actively working from the bottom here.
Obaminator wants to improve his position but Bagrov is controlling well.
Bagrov lands with a punch from half guard.
Bagrov works his way into full mount!
Bagrov with the ground and pound from mount.
Bagrov landing punches.
Bagrov avoids the attempt from Obaminator to control.
Obaminator working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
Bagrov lands a big elbow.
Bagrov raining down shots from the mount!
Obaminator is in all sorts of trouble here.
Obaminator is bucking up trying to escape but Bagrov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bagrov landing shots from mount.
Obaminator can't escape the position.
Bagrov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC2#Obaminator is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bagrov lands a big elbow - Obaminator is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Obaminator is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Danila Bagrov!
Danila Bagrov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Barack Obaminator spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be black'.

Event: SYN 1151 Harris vs. Danger IV
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Danger throws a head kick that misses.
Harris swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Danger throws a sloppy head kick
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danger tries to score with a low kick but Harris moves his leg out of the way.
Danger swings widly with a right hand
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harris blocks the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Harris misses its target.
Danny Danger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger throws an off balance right hand
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danger misses with a body shot. #T1#
Danger lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Raven Harris has been cut.
Danger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Danger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danger.
Harris was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Danger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danger.
Danger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danger.
Danger misses with a right hand
and Harris counters with a stiff right hand.
Danger looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Harris throwing a counter right hand but Danger manages to avoid it.
Danger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harris has time to react.#T3#
Danger lets loose with a powerful body kick. Harris will feel that in the morning.
Danger moves away from the strike by Harris.
Danger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Danger wants to slow Harris down by chopping away at his legs.
Good shot there by Danger.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Danger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Danger lands a jab to the head.
Danger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harris. That did some damage!
Danger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
Danger throws a head kick that misses
and Harris counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danger throws a chopping leg kick but Harris manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Harris throws a quick counter head kick but Danger was just out of range.
Danger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Danger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raven Harris's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Danger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Harris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris slips a straight right by Danger.
Harris lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Danger looks to land a left hand but Harris moved out of range nicely.
As Danger looks to move away, Harris throws a big counter combo but Danger just gets out of the way.#T1#
Nice body kick there by Danger.
Danger misses with a lunging right hand
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danger takes a kick to the side of the head.
Danger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harris's head.#CUT2#Raven Harris's cut is getting worse.
Harris moves out of range as Danger strikes.#T2##CL#
Harris clinches.
Danger tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
Danger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Harris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Danger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Danger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Danger breaks from the clinch.
Harris 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.
Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Danger.
A little feinted left hand from Harris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harris throws a lazy uppercut
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harris slips under a jab.
Harris throwing a counter right hand but Danger manages to avoid it.#T3#
Danger misses with a body kick.
Harris half committed to a counter leg kick.
Danger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Danger misses with an uppercut
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harris to score with a decent uppercut.
Danger loads up on a big right hand but Harris slips the punch.
Harris appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Harris throws a right hand that misses
and Danger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danger throws a hook to the side of Harris's head but Harris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harris throwing a counter right hand but Danger manages to avoid it.
Harris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Danger. That did some damage!
Harris takes one on the button.#CUT2#Raven Harris's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Danger lands a right hook to the body.
Danger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Harris half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Danger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raven Harris's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danger.
It appears Harris was looking to counter with a kick there.
Danger throws a lazy head kick
and Harris counters with a slapping leg kick.
Harris swings widly with a right hand
and Danger counters with a nice uppercut.
Danger tries a low kick but Harris avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger moves out of range of the body kick.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Danger missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danger clobbers Harris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Harris takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Danger as he connects with a hook.
Harris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Danger throws a poor cross that misses
and Harris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
A head kick by Danger misses
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Harris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Danger takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris lands a right hand.
Harris cracks Danger with a nice body shot.
Danger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danger tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harris putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Danger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
Danger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harris landing knees to the body.
Harris lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Harris. #T3#
Harris digs a right hand underneath Danger's ribcage. Danger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Danger has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
A short left from Harris.
Harris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Danger backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Harris.
Harris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dangers head.
Harris struggles to land a body shot inside as Danger controls his hands.
Harris lands a right hand.
Harris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harris prevents a body shot from Danger.
Raven Harris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Harris.
Harris lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harris.
A hook to the body from Harris.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Danger or not.
Harris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harris lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Danger is rocked!
Harris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Danger backwards.
Danger is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
Danger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Harris.
Harris lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Harris scores with a shoulder strike.
Harris lands a left hand.
Harris lands with a light punch inside.
Harris dips a shoulder and cracks Danger with a mighty uppercut! Danger falls back against the cage and Harris unloads with a barrage of strikes! Danger is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Harris screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raven Harris!
Raven Harris retains his light heavyweight title!
Raven Harris seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C400: Jiang vs Cruz
Date: Mar 09, 2025

#R1#
Gunnarsson scores with a hook.
Gunnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donal moves out of range as Gunnarsson strikes.
Gunnarsson throws the left hand but Donal avoids the punch easily.
Donal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donal misses with a hook.
Gunnarsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Donal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gunnarsson moves out of range as Donal strikes.
Gunnar Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donal cracks Gunnarsson with an open hand slap.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut
and Donal counters with a nice body shot.
Gunnarsson motions for Donal to come forward. Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donal throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gunnarsson misses with a looping left.
A big left from Donal misses.
Gunnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Donal manages to avoid it.
Gunnarsson with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunnarsson missing with a left hand there. Donal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Gunnarsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gunnarsson misses with a looping left.
Gunnarsson throws a hook but Donal avoids it easily.
Donal 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.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Gunnarsson tries to move into range but Donal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gunnarsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donal pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gunnarsson is out of range and Donal settles back down.
Donal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gunnarsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunnarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Donal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunnarsson.
Donal appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Donal works over Gunnarsson's head and body with a nice combination.
Donal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gunnarsson jabs Donal right on the nose. Donal blinks but takes it well.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunnarsson thuds his shin into the meat of Donal's side.
Donal moves out of range as Gunnarsson throws a body kick.
A big right from Donal misses.
Donal lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Gunnarsson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gunnarsson. That's going to slow Donal down.
Donal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Donal is looking to land body kicks.
Donal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donal throws a looping overhand right but Gunnarsson ducks down to avoid it.
Donal misses with an uppercut
and Gunnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunnarsson.
Donal moves out of range as Gunnarsson throws a body kick.
Donal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Donal avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson. #T3#
Gunnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A shot to the liver by Gunnarsson. Beautiful body shot.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunnarsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Donal throws a solid leg kick but Gunnarsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Donal.
Gunnarsson loads up on a big right hand but Donal slips the punch.
Gunnarsson stuns Donal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donal throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight left.
Donal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donal.
Donal cracks a nice hook into Gunnarsson's ribs.
Donal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunnarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Donal misses with a straight right.
Gunnarsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donal misses with a body punch
and Gunnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunnarsson. Donal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donal sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Donal!
Donal throws a right hand that misses
and Gunnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gunnarsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Gunnarsson.
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 Donal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Donal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gunnarsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Donal blocks a jab.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Donal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunnarsson. Donal does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Gunnarsson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Donal walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gunnarsson.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Donal might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gunnarsson has got the better of the exchanges.
Donal loads up on a big right hand but Gunnarsson slips the punch.
Donal moves out of range of the leg kick from Gunnarsson.
Donal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but Donal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gunnarsson misses with a looping left.
Nice jab there from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Gunnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Donal throws out a counter right but Gunnarsson avoids it with no problem.
Gunnarsson feints and then cracks Donal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Donal down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Donal connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gunnarsson scrambles back to his feet.
Gunnarsson lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick misses from Gunnarsson.
Donal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick.#T1#
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from Donal.
Donal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gunnarsson swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Donal counter with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Donal checks a leg kick.
Gunnarsson is looking to slow Donal down with leg kicks.
Gunnarsson slips a straight right by Donal.
Gunnarsson is looking to counter punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Donal. That's going to slow Gunnarsson down.
Donal lands with an overhand left.
Gunnarsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Gunnarsson misses.
Gunnarsson throws a chopping leg kick but Donal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick lands for Donal.
Gunnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donal can do to turn this around?
Gunnarsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good shot there by Donal.#T2#
Gunnarsson throws a hook but Donal avoids it easily.
Donal throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Donal.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Donal as he connects with a hook.
Donal fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gunnarsson is out of range.
Donal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gunnarsson at a distance.
Donal moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Donal misses.
Gunnarsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Donal counters with a left to the body.
Gunnarsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gunnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gunnarsson checks a leg kick. #T3#
Donal throws a hook to the side of Gunnarsson's head but Gunnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donal looks to land a left hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Gunnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gunnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donal throws out the jab.
Gunnarsson throws a chopping leg kick but Donal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gunnarsson throws a push kick but Donal slaps the foot to one side.
Gunnarsson misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Donal! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Donal.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick.
Donal jabs at Gunnarsson's body.
Donal misses with a hook.
Donal takes a swing at Gunnarsson's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Donal.
Donal misses with a right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Gunnarsson staying out of range there.
Gunnarsson misses with a body kick.
Gunnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donal manages to avoid it.
Donal lands a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Donal.
Gunnarsson thows a leg kick but Donal checks it
and Donal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Donal. Donal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Donal lands a front kick.
Gunnarsson throws a solid leg kick but Donal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight right.
Donal throws a leg kick but Gunnarsson moved away.
Gunnarsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Donal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that Donal semi-blocks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elwyn Donal 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! This is the final round!#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Donal.
Gunnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
It seemed like Donal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gunnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Gunnarsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Donal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donal misses with a hook.
Donal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gunnarsson slips under a jab.
Gunnarsson throws a solid leg kick but Donal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Donal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gunnarsson.
Some bone on bone action there as Donal checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gunnarsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Gunnarsson throws a solid leg kick but Donal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gunnarsson.#T1#
Gunnarsson connects with a crisp jab.
Donal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gunnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gunnar Gunnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunnarsson connects with the punch.
Gunnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donal misses with a low kick.
Donal throws a poor cross that misses
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand.
Donal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Donal.
Donal throws a hook but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Gunnarsson cracks Donal with a good jab.
Gunnarsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Donal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gunnarsson's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson misses the jab.
Donal was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Donal will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Gunnarsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Donal on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Gunnarsson misses its intended target.
Gunnarsson looks to throw the jab but Donal is out of range.
The fighters circling - Gunnarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Gunnarsson does no damage.
Donal misses with a leg kick
enabling Gunnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Gunnarsson connects with a body shot that sends Donal's belly button to the back.
A clash of legs there as Donal blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunnarsson. Donal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Donal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Gunnarsson is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Donal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Gunnarsson.#T3#
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but Donal sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Donal.
Donal slips a jab from Gunnarsson.
Donal only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gunnarsson misses with a looping right.
Gunnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Gunnarsson cracks Donal with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donal slips under a jab from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson moves out of range of the leg kick from Donal.
Gunnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnarsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gunnarsson throws a body punch but Donal moves out of range.
Donal misses with a low kick.
Donal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunnarsson.#T4#
Donal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gunnarsson takes a swing at Donal's ribcage but misses.
Gunnarsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Donal.
A big left from Donal misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Donal finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Gunnarsson misses its intended target.
Donal throws the left hand but Gunnarsson avoids the punch easily.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Donal scores with a kick to the body.
A left lands for Gunnarsson.
Donal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Gunnarsson misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Donal as he connects with a hook.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Gunnarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gunnarsson 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: C398: Tae vs Karlsson
Date: Mar 02, 2025

#R1#
Obaminator throws a big shot that misses.
Monkey lands with a kick to the ribs.
Spider Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Monkey.
Obaminator connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Monkey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Monkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monkey looks to throw the jab but Obaminator is out of range.
Monkey staying out of range there.
A low kick from Monkey is predictable there
letting Obaminator counter with a right hand.
Monkey misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Obaminator releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Monkey throws a lazy uppercut
and Obaminator counters with a nice body shot.
Obaminator ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Obaminator staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey throws a leg kick
and Obaminator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monkey cracks Obaminator with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Monkey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monkey throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Obaminator chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Monkey tries to land a body kick
and Monkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Obaminator loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Obaminator.
Obaminator throws a solid leg kick but Monkey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Obaminator.
Monkey misses with a jab to the body
and Obaminator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Obaminator tries a low kick but Monkey avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Obaminator.
Monkey swings widly with a right hand
and Obaminator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obaminator scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice shot lands for Obaminator.
Obaminator uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monkey.
Obaminator misses with a straight right.
Obaminator lands a jab to Monkey's midsection.#T2#
Obaminator is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monkey.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey throws a lazy uppercut
and Obaminator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obaminator feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monkeys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Monkey looks for the body kick but Obaminator saw that one coming.
Monkey scores with a leg kick.
Obaminator stuns Monkey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Monkey walks into a jab.
Monkey looks to throw a body kick
and Obaminator counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Obaminator uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Monkey throws an overhand right that lands on Obaminator's shoulder, as Obaminator tries to avoid the shot.
Obaminator connects with an inside leg kick.
Monkey misses with a left hand
and Obaminator counters with a stiff right hand.
Obaminator throws a leg kick that misses.
Obaminator throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.#T3#
Obaminator slips a jab from Monkey.#CL#
Monkey moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Monkey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Obaminator breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Monkey takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Monkey.
Monkey tries a body shot but Obaminator blocks it.
Monkey is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Monkey stalling the fight.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Obaminator controls his hands.
Monkey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Obaminator backwards.
Monkey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Obaminator misses with a punch to the body.
Obaminator scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Monkey's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Obaminator misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Obaminator misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4##BC2#
Obaminator manages to break the clinch.
Obaminator takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obaminator takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Obaminator is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monkey throws a right hand that misses
and Obaminator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monkey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obaminator counters with a nice uppercut.
Obaminator changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Obaminator on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Monkey throws a solid leg kick but Obaminator takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Monkey.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obaminator.
Obaminator blocks a jab.
Obaminator doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A low kick from Monkey misses
and Obaminator counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barack Obaminator dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Monkey wants to slow Obaminator down by chopping away at his legs.
A low kick from Monkey misses
and Obaminator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monkey misses the jab.
Obaminator throws a nice outside leg kick.
Monkey misses with a hook
and Obaminator counters with a nice uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Obaminator blocks the leg kick.
Obaminator connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Monkey momentarily.
Obaminator staying out of range there.
Obaminator misses with a low kick.
Obaminator connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Obaminator has time to react.
Obaminator throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey.
Obaminator misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Monkey moves into range and clinches up with Obaminator.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Monkey. #T1##BC2#
Obaminator breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monkey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Monkey tests Obaminator's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monkey throws a push kick but Obaminator slaps the foot to one side.
Monkey throws an off balance right hand
and Monkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monkey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Obaminator counters with a straight right hand.
Monkey 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.
Monkey throws a shot from downtown. Obaminator moves away and avoids it.
Monkey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monkey wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Monkey misses with a body shot
and Obaminator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Obaminator.
Monkey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Obaminator connects with a body shot.
Monkey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monkey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Obaminator.
Obaminator chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him. #T2#
Monkey swings widly with a right hand
and Obaminator counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monkey throws an off balance right hand
and Obaminator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monkey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Obaminator has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body
and Obaminator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monkey throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Obaminator counter with a right hand.
Obaminator misses with a leg kick
and Monkey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Obaminator takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Obaminator avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Monkey has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Obaminator escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monkey drops his hands momentarily and Obaminator takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Obaminator has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Monkey.
Obaminator throws a lazy uppercut
and Monkey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monkey moves out of range of the body kick from Obaminator.
Monkey fires out a quick counter leg kick but Obaminator just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Obaminator digs a good hook to Monkey's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Obaminator misses the target.
Obaminator with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Monkey tries to land a body kick
and Obaminator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Obaminator keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Obaminator jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monkey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Monkey walks into a jab.
Monkey swings for the body but Obaminator moves out of range.
Monkey throws a hook but Obaminator blocks it.
Monkey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Obaminator finds it's way round the side to connect with Monkey's head.
Obaminator throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Monkey throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A low kick from Monkey misses
and Obaminator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monkey misses the body punch
and Obaminator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Obaminator lands a nice looking body shot.
Obaminator takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
Monkey thows a leg kick but Obaminator checks it
and Obaminator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monkey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Monkey slips a straight right by Obaminator.
Monkey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monkey misses with a body shot
and Obaminator counters with a stiff right hand.
Obaminator steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Monkey misses with a right hand
enabling Obaminator to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bone on bone clash there as Obaminator blocks the leg kick.
Monkey misses with a left hand
and Obaminator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monkey throws an off balance right hand
and Obaminator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barack Obaminator showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Monkey throws a leg kick
and Obaminator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice leg kick lands there from Monkey.
Obaminator wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monkey misses with a right hand
and Obaminator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monkey misses with a right hand
and Obaminator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Obaminator takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Obaminator has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monkey takes a swing at Obaminator's ribcage but misses.
Obaminator doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Obaminator lands a nice looking body shot.
Barack Obaminator seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monkey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obaminator.
A cross from Obaminator lands.
Obaminator throws a sloppy body shot
and Monkey counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good work by Obaminator as he checks the leg kick.
Monkey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Obaminator swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Obaminator slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Obaminator misses.
Obaminator throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Monkey misses its intended target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Monkey!
Monkey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monkey tries to clinch up
and Obaminator counters with a stiff right hand.
Obaminator takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Obaminator has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Monkey.
A good leg kick by Obaminator.
Monkey lands with a kick to the ribs.
Obaminator takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Monkey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Obaminator takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Monkey connects with a looping right hand.
Obaminator uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monkey.
Obaminator is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monkey with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monkey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Monkey throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Obaminator to counter with a crisp jab.
Obaminator on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monkey. Monkey obviously looking to wear him down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Monkey.
Monkey throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Monkey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Monkey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Obaminator misses with a straight right.
Monkey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monkey misses with a right hand
and Obaminator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monkey scores with a leg kick.
Monkey throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Barack Obaminator is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Obaminator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monkey.
Monkey fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Monkey closes the distance and pushes Obaminator back into the cage.
Monkey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Obaminator breaks the clinch.
Monkey looks to score with a jab to the body but Obaminator is just out of range.
Monkey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Monkey misses the body punch
and Obaminator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Monkey misses
and Obaminator counters with a straight right hand.
Monkey missing with a left hand there. Obaminator was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Obaminator lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Monkey connects with a solid leg kick.
Obaminator with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monkey misses with a left hand
and Obaminator counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Obaminator lands with a hook. Monkey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Monkey misses with a hook
and Obaminator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Obaminator.
Monkey scores with a sloppy right hand. Obaminator should have avoided that one.
Monkey is looking to chop away at Obaminator's legs.
Monkey misses with a lunging right hand
and Obaminator counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Monkey misses.
Obaminator slips a straight right by Monkey.
Obaminator throws out a counter right but Monkey avoids it with no problem.
Monkey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obaminator manages to avoid it.
Obaminator only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Obaminator throws a poor cross that misses
and Monkey counters with a left to the body.
Spider Monkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monkey scores with a jab to the head.
Obaminator lands a glancing blow to the side of Monkey's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spider Monkey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Obaminator 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SYN 1148 Kamara vs. Macaco II
Date: Mar 02, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Reeves tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Namkhai to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Keywon Reeves has been cut.
We've been told by Namkhai's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reeves fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reeves punishes Namkhai's body with a nice straight punch.
Namkhai moves out of range as Reeves throws a body kick.
Namkhai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reeves avoids the body shot from Namkhai.
Reeves is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#It looks like Temujin Namkhai has been cut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reeves - that will leave a mark! #T1#
Namkhai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Namkhai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reeves comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Namkhai is breathing heavily.
Reeves lands a nice shot to the body.
Reeves lunges at Namkhai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Namkhai's hand. #CL2#
Reeves clinches. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reeves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reeves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reeves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Reeves.
Namkhai throws a punch but it's blocked by Reeves.
A nice left hand lands by Reeves.
Namkhai has a couple of punches blocked by Reeves.
Reeves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reeves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reeves is leaning against Namkhai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Reeves.
A body shot lands from Reeves.
Reeves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Namkhai.
Reeves lands a shot to the body.
Reeves misses with a punch to the body.
Namkhai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reeves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reeves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reeves scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reeves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reeves pushes Namkhai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Reeves. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reeves.
Reeves can't find room to land a body shot as Namkhai controls the action.
Reeves struggles to land a body shot inside as Namkhai controls his hands.
Reeves lands an uppercut.
Reeves scores with a shot to the side of Namkhai's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reeves.
Reeves lands a body shot.
Reeves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Reeves.
Reeves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reeves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Namkhai takes a shot to the head.
Reeves's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Reeves scores with a shot to the side of Namkhai's head.
Namkhai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reeves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Reeves.
Reeves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Namkhai backwards.
Reeves lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Namkhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reeves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reeves works on Namkhai's body with a couple of short punches.
Reeves lands a right hand.
Reeves presses Namkhai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reeves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Namkhai or not.
Namkhai takes a shot to the head.
Reeves lands with a left to the head.
Reeves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Namkhai or not.
Nice body punch from Reeves.
Namkhai prevents a body shot from Reeves.
Reeves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reeves digs a right hand underneath Namkhai's ribcage. Namkhai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reeves lands with a short shot to the head.
Reeves is working Namkhai over against the cage.
Reeves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Reeves.
A nice left hand lands by Reeves.
Reeves struggles to land a body shot inside as Namkhai controls his hands.
Namkhai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reeves pushes Namkhai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keywon Reeves dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Reeves wants to clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Reeves looks to clinch
enabling Namkhai to counter with a crisp jab.
Reeves connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reeves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namkhai lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Reeves has managed to clinch. #T1#
Namkhai managing to block the knees to the body from Reeves.
Reeves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reeves throws an elbow that misses.
Namkhai works on Reeves's body with a couple of short punches.
Reeves tries to stall but Namkhai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Reeves.
Namkhai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reeves's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Namkhai.
Reeves throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reeves tries to work over Namkhai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Namkhai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reevess head.
Reeves has a couple of punches blocked by Namkhai.
Reeves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reeves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Namkhai.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reeves scores with a shot to the side of Namkhai's head.
Reeves lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Reeves.
Reeves lands a body punch. #T2#
Reeves pushes Namkhai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Namkhai takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reeves lands with a left to the head.
Keywon Reeves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Reeves as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Reeves.
Good body shot from Reeves.
Reeves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reeves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Reeves.
Reeves struggles to land a body shot inside as Namkhai controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Reeves just misses with a elbow thrown towards Namkhai's brow.
Reeves tries to work over Namkhai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Namkhai blocks a body shot from Reeves.
Nice body punch from Reeves - that landed with a thud.
Namkhai avoiding damage as Reeves throws knees to the body.
Reeves struggles to land a body shot inside as Namkhai controls his hands.
Reeves misses with some punches.
Namkhai managing to block the knees to the body from Reeves.
Reeves tries to throw a body punch but Namkhai avoids it by throwing Reeves back against the cage.
Namkhai misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A short left from Reeves.
Reeves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reeves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Namkhai backwards.
Namkhai misses with a body punch.
Namkhai prevents a body shot from Reeves.
Namkhai throws a punch but it's blocked by Reeves.
Reeves blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Reeves.
Namkhai throws a punch but it's blocked by Reeves.
Reeves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reeves can't find room to land a body shot as Namkhai controls the action.
A short right from Reeves on the inside.
Reeves tries to throw a body punch but Namkhai avoids it by throwing Reeves back against the cage.
Reeves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Namkhai backwards.
Reeves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reeves presses Namkhai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reeves gets through Namkhai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reeves pushes Namkhai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reeves lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Reeves. #T4#
Reeves tries to throw a body punch but Namkhai avoids it by throwing Reeves back against the cage.
Reeves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Namkhai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reeves tries a body shot but Namkhai blocks it.
Reeves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Reeves.
Reeves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reeves throws an elbow but it misses.
Reeves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Namkhai throws a head punch that misses.
Reeves lands a body punch.
Reeves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reeves is leaning against Namkhai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Namkhai fails to land.
Reeves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reeves scores with a hook to the body.
Namkhai takes a shot to the head.
Reeves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reeves pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reeves is leaning against Namkhai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Reeves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keywon Reeves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Reeves moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reeves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Namkhai is looking for a counter combo.
Namkhai sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Reeves dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Namkhai. That did some damage!
Reeves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Namkhai moves out of range of the body kick from Reeves.
Namkhai takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reeves throws a body shot but no joy.
Namkhai misses with a hook
and Reeves counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Reeves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Namkhai was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reeves throws a lazy uppercut
and Namkhai counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Reeves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reeves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reeves misses with a body punch.
Namkhai misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reeves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Namkhai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reeves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reeves misses with a punch on the inside.
Namkhai cracks Reeves with a nice body shot.
Reeves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Namkhai lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Reeves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Namkhai's elbow.
Reeves swings wildly with an uppercut but Namkhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Namkhai lands a shoulder strike.
Reeves pushes Namkhai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reeves blocks an uppercut.
Reeves misses with a body punch.
Reeves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Reeves just misses with a elbow thrown towards Namkhai's brow.
Namkhai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reeves has a couple of punches blocked by Namkhai.
Reeves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Namkhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Namkhai blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Namkhai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reeves misses with some punches.
Reeves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Namkhai misses with the head strike.
A short right from Reeves on the inside.
Temujin Namkhai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Namkhai.
Namkhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Namkhai misses with a punch to the body.
Namkhai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Namkhai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Reeves.
Reeves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reeves struggles to land a body shot inside as Namkhai controls his hands.
Reeves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reeves misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Reeves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reeves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Namkhai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reeves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reeves lands a shot to the body.
Namkhai misses with a body punch.
Namkhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reeves can't find room to land a body shot as Namkhai controls the action.
Namkhai swings wildly with an uppercut but Reeves uses good head movement to avoid it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30

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

Event: SYN 1149 Crispian vs. Crenshaw
Date: Mar 02, 2025

#R1#
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Bekzod throws a counter high kick but Jones was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bekzod misses with a hook.
Bekzod takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones thows a leg kick but Bekzod checks it
and Bekzod counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bekzod. Bekzod circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bekzod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bekzod.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bekzod throws a counter high kick but Jones was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've been told by Bekzod's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Bekzod ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Bekzod ducks down to avoid it.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Bekzod throws a sloppy head kick
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Bekzod's front leg but catches the back leg as Bekzod tries to avoid it.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bekzod.
Bekzod misses the jab.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bekzod has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bekzod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bekzod is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Jones throws a hook but Bekzod avoids it easily.
Bekzod drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bekzod loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Bekzod takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Bekzod moved out of range nicely.
Bekzod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bekzod walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Bekzod swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones motions for Bekzod to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Jones misses the jab.
Bekzod misses with an uppercut
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones digs a good hook to Bekzod's body.
Jones connects with a body shot.
Jones misses the jab.
Bekzod is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones feints a counter leg kick.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones 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.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Bekzod takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
And Bekzod counters with a quick kick to the body but Jones blocks it.
Jones misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bekzod misses the target.
Jones is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bekzod had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Jones lands a nice hook to Bekzod's body. Bekzod takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Bekzod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Bekzod counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Bekzod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Bekzod slips a jab from Jones.
Bekzod throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Bekzod fakes the leg kick and cracks Jones in the body.
Jones throws a series of punches but Bekzod moves out of range. #CL#
Bekzod closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bekzod can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bekzod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Bekzod.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Bekzod.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Jones lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Bekzod rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bekzod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bekzod lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bekzod is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bekzod lands a right hand.
Bekzod lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bekzod or not.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Bekzod backwards.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bekzod tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Bekzod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bekzods head.
Bekzod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bekzod seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jones can turn it around.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bekzod backwards.
Bekzod working aggressively here.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Bekzod.
Bekzod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bekzod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bekzod swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bekzod lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bekzod goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Bekzod's ribs.#T2#
Jones misses with a hook
and Bekzod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones lands a nice hook to Bekzod's body. Bekzod takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick lands for Jones.
Bekzod takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jones throws the left hand but Bekzod avoids the punch easily.
Bekzod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Bekzod counters with an inside leg kick.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bekzod moves away.
Bekzod seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bekzod on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Bekzod checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones thuds his right hand into Bekzod's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Bekzod moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bekzod lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Bekzod moved out of range nicely.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bekzod moves away.
Bekzod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Bekzod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bekzod to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Bekzod counters with a nice uppercut.
Bekzod takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bekzod checks a leg kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Bekzod tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Bekzod has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bekzod jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Bekzod counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bekzod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Bekzod stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bekzod lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Jones misses.
Bekzod swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bekzod throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bekzod is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones misses with a hook. Bekzod ducked under it nicely.
Bekzod takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones throws the left hand but Bekzod avoids the punch easily.
Bekzod swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jones lands the left hand.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bekzod. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bekzod blocks a low kick nicely.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bekzod was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Bekzod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Bekzod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by Jones.
Bekzod ducks right into an uppercut from Jones.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Bekzod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Bekzod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Bekzod.
Jones misses the jab.
Bekzod looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bekzod under the eye.
Bekzod walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Bekzod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Bekzod on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Bekzod connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bekzod is able to avoid easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bekzod ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Bekzod makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Bekzod is out of range.
It looked like Bekzod wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Bekzod throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Bekzod.
It looked like Bekzod was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.
Jones clobbers Bekzod with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jones cracks Bekzod with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bekzod just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bekzod looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bekzod blocks a jab.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Bekzod takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Bekzod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bekzod takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Bekzod counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bekzod counters with a two punch combo.
Jones throws the left hand but Bekzod avoids the punch easily.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bekzod takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Bekzod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Bekzod is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jones walks into a jab.
Bekzod tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Jones really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Bekzod ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
An attempted straight right counter from Bekzod misses the target.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bekzod was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
A little feinted left hand from Bekzod on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Bekzod misses the target.
Bekzod takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bekzod is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Bekzod was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Bekzod counters with a quick kick to the body but Jones blocks it.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Bekzod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones cracks Bekzod with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Jones misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Bekzod tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bekzod back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bekzod moves away.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bekzod misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bekzod needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Bekzod uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bekzod.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bekzod's hands.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bekzod counters with a nice leg kick.
Jones misses with a low kick as Bekzod jumps back.
And Bekzod counters with a quick kick to the body but Jones blocks it.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bekzod counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bekzod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Bekzod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bekzod on the side of the head.
Bekzod takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bekzod takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Bekzod does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bekzod throws a quick counter head kick but Jones was just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.#T3#
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Bekzod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bekzod throws a quick counter head kick but Jones was just out of range.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bekzod has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones misses with a combination
and Bekzod counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bekzod.
Bekzod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones throws a hook but Bekzod avoids it easily.
It looked like Bekzod wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Jones throws a body punch but Bekzod moves out of range.
Jones cracks Bekzod with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bekzod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Bekzod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bekzod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
It looked like Bekzod was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.
Bekzod connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Bekzod moved out of range nicely.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bekzod.
Bekzod swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Bekzod counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Jones dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Jones misses with a looping left.
Bekzod throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Bekzod counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Bekzod lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bekzod doesn't seem phased though.
Bekzod takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bekzod avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An attempted straight right counter from Bekzod misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Bekzod checks the leg kick.
Bekzod was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bekzod moves out of range as Jones strikes.#T1#
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Bekzod counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bekzod walks into a left hand.
Jones misses with a hook #KD#
and Bekzod counters with a crisp one two that drops Jones! Bekzod thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jones to his feet! Jones is in big trouble!#ROC#Jones is rocked!
Jones catches Bekzod with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones misses with a right hand
and Bekzod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Bekzod finish him?
Jones throws out a loose jab but Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones throws a jab when Bekzod was well out of range.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bekzod.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Bekzod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bekzod will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
A low kick from Jones misses
and Bekzod cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones misses with a hook. Bekzod ducked under it nicely.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Bekzod counters with a straight right hand.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Bekzod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bekzod's hands.
Jones throws a body punch but Bekzod moves out of range.
Bekzod walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Bekzod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mason Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Bekzod wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bekzod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bekzod throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.#T3#
Jones misses with a low kick.
Bekzod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mason Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Bekzod doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones jabs Bekzod to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bekzod takes a jab right on the kisser.
Azad Bekzod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bekzod has time to react.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones motions for Bekzod to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Bekzod misses the target.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Bekzod was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jones misses with a hook
and Bekzod counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Bekzod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Bekzod is out of range.
Bekzod swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#KD#
Bekzod lands a big head kick that sends Jones tumbling to the mat! Bekzod takes a step backwards and waves Jones back to his feet - he wants the finish!

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50

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

Event: DMMA 397: Night v Chika
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Chuck swats away the attempt to clinch by Traynor.
Traynor looks to throw the jab but Chuck is out of range.
Traynor missing with a left hand there. Chuck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chuck appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chuck ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Traynor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chuck ducks under a wild hook from Traynor.
Chuck attempts a counter takedown but Traynor avoids it well and moves away.
Chuck misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chuck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Traynor misses.
Traynor's corner calls for a 1-2. Traynor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A left lands for Chuck.
Traynor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
A jab lands there for Chuck.
Chuck takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Traynor tries to clinch up.
Chuck connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Traynor's hands.
Chuck looks to throw the jab but Traynor is out of range.
Chuck attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chuck with a jab.
Traynor misses with a wild body shot.
Wood Chuck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chuck lands with an overhand left.
Chuck bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Traynor's head.
Charles Traynor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Traynor moves away from the strike by Chuck. #T2#
Chuck swings widly with a right hand
letting Traynor counter with a right hand.
Traynor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chuck has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traynor misses with a hook. Chuck ducked under it nicely.
Chuck throws a hook but Traynor blocks it.
Traynor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Traynor wants to counter with a clinch but Chuck pushes him away.
Traynor tries to clinch but Chuck moves out of range.
Chuck lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chuck looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Traynor throws a series of strikes that have Chuck backpedaling.
Traynor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chuck misses with a looping left.
Traynor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Chuck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Chuck with a lazy takedown attempt
and Traynor counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Chuck looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Traynor!
Chuck working the strikes but Traynor uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Chuck sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Traynor defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chuck thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chuck missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chuck sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Traynor defending well though.
Chuck missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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 Traynor's temple.
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.
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 Traynor's temple. #T4#
Chuck performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Traynor taking some punishment here, with Chuck in his half guard.
Traynor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chuck looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chuck thows a huge punch but Traynor dodges it nicely.
Traynor tries to roll over but Chuck keeps him under control.
Chuck working over Traynor with some ground and pound. Traynor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chuck landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wood Chuck 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#
Chuck uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Traynor.
Charles Traynor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Traynor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chuck cracks Traynor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Chuck misses.
Charles Traynor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chuck misses with a hook. Traynor ducked under it nicely.
Traynor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chuck.
Traynor tries to counter with a clinch but Chuck shakes him off and moves away.
Chuck on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Traynor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chuck.
As Chuck backs off Traynor throws a huge counter combo but Chuck manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chuck throws a good cross that connects.
Chuck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Traynor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Traynor slips under a jab from Chuck.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Traynor! But no joy.
Traynor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chuck's head.
Chuck misses with a wild body shot.
Traynor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chuck moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chuck is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Traynor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chuck throws out a powerful jab.
Chuck throws a hook but Traynor blocks it.
The fighters circling - Traynor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chuck scores with a jab. Traynor acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Chuck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chuck dodges the punch combination from Traynor.
Traynor misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Chuck with that takedown attempt.
Traynor cracks Chuck with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chuck bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Traynor's head backwards.
Traynor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Traynor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chuck fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chuck throws a body shot but no joy.
Traynor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck for Chuck with that takedown attempt.
A big left from Chuck misses.
Chuck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Traynor.
Traynor throws a hook but Chuck avoids it easily.
Chuck takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chuck misses with a looping left.#T4#
Traynor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chuck throws out a loose jab but Traynor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Chuck misses.
Chuck misses with an uppercut. Traynor saw that one coming.
Traynor tries to close the distance and clinch but Chuck swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chuck throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Traynor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chuck manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chuck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chuck half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chuck avoids the body shot from Traynor.
Traynor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wood Chuck dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Chuck keeps the fight on the outside.
Traynor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chuck is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Traynor.#CUT2#It looks like Wood Chuck has been cut.
Traynor misses with a double jab.
Chuck keeps the fight on the outside.
Traynor slips a jab from Chuck.
A jab from Chuck does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traynor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Traynor misses.
A big left from Chuck misses.
Traynor takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Chuck ducks right into an uppercut from Traynor.
Traynor throws a lazy right hand but Chuck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Chuck.
Traynor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Traynor. Chuck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chuck tries to counter with a takedown but Traynor is quick to defend against it.
Chuck lands with a right hand.
Chuck throws a body punch but Traynor moves out of range.
Traynor throws a hook but Chuck avoids it easily.
Traynor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Traynor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chuck was well out of range. Poor timing from Traynor.
Chuck sizes up Traynor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wood Chuck is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Chuck. Traynor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Traynor misses with an uppercut.
Traynor misses with a wild body shot.
Traynor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Chuck changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Traynor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chuck cracks Traynor with a big elbow.
Chuck is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Traynor's shoulder. That is not cool.
Chuck grinds an elbow into Traynor's temple.
Chuck is working Traynor over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ground and pound from Chuck seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Chuck cracks Traynor with a big elbow. #T3#
Chuck is chipping away with strikes.
Chuck in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Chuck in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Chuck is working Traynor over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC#Traynor is rocked!
Chuck lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Traynor down.
Traynor is still in real trouble! Can Chuck finish him?
Traynor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Traynor takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Chuck in side control, just content to control the action for now.
A big shot lands for Chuck! That's hurt Traynor! Will he recover? Chuck fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wood Chuck!
A relieved looking Wood Chuck 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: C395: Jiang vs Traumen III
Date: Feb 23, 2025

#R1#
Hidaka misses with a leg kick
and Gunnarsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hidaka moves out of range as Gunnarsson strikes.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut
and Hidaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hidaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hidaka looks to land a combination but Gunnarsson avoids it well.
Gunnarsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Hidaka should have avoided that one.
Hidaka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gunnarsson scores with a punch to the head.
Gunnarsson connects with a solid leg kick.
Hidaka throws the kick towards the body but Gunnarsson avoids it.
Gunnarsson lands a body shot.
Gunnarsson looks to land a right hand but Hidaka moved out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hidaka misses with a right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gunnarsson connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Hidaka ducks right into an uppercut from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson checks a leg kick.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight right.
Hidaka is looking to counter punch.
Gunnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gunnarsson connects with a single shot there.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Hidaka misses with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Hidaka blocks the low kick.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut
and Hidaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Gunnarsson cracks Hidaka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hidaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Hidaka forces Gunnarsson back against the cage and clinches.
Hidaka prevents a body shot from Gunnarsson. #T2#
A short right from Gunnarsson. #BC2#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunnarsson throws a body kick that misses.
Hidaka was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hidaka works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big right from Hidaka misses.
Gunnarsson feints a counter leg kick.
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Hidaka moves out of range easily.
Hidaka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hidaka.
A slow jab from Hidaka misses its intended target.
Gunnarsson defending well as Hidaka loads up on a big left hand.
Hidaka misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gunnarsson. That's going to slow Hidaka down.
Gunnarsson throws a solid leg kick but Hidaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gunnarsson.
Jab from Gunnarsson.
Hidaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gunnarsson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Gunnarsson takes one on the button.#CL#
Hidaka has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hidaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Gunnarsson lands a nice shot that snaps Hidaka's head back.
Gunnarsson wants to land a leg kick but Hidaka is out of range.
Gunnarsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hidaka misses with a body shot.
Gunnarsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hidaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Gunnarsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gunnarsson stuns Hidaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gunnarsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunnarsson wants to land a leg kick but Hidaka is out of range.
We've been told by Hidaka's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
Gunnarsson throws out a loose jab but Hidaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hidaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Hidaka drives through and clinches with Gunnarsson against the cage. #BC#
Hidaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hidaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hidaka throws a series of punches but Gunnarsson avoids them all with ease.
Hidaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
letting Hidaka counter with a right hand.
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from Hidaka.
Hidaka avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson.
Hidaka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hidaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunnarsson.
A cross from Gunnarsson lands.
Gunnarsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Gunnarsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gunnarsson swings for the body but Hidaka moves out of range.
Gunnarsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hidaka avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson.
A little feinted left hand from Hidaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hidaka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gunnarsson scores with a punch to the head.
Hidaka walks into a jab.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut
and Hidaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, jab by Gunnarsson - just one landing.
Hidaka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gunnarsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Gunnarsson. That snapped Hidaka's head back.
Hidaka cracks Gunnarsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hidaka throws a body punch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Hidaka looks to throw the jab but Gunnarsson is out of range. #T1##CL#
Gunnarsson tries to keep at a distance but Hidaka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hidaka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
Gunnarsson misses with a body punch. #BC#
Hidaka manages to break the clinch.
Hidaka misses with a right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hidaka throws an off balance right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a low kick, right behind Hidaka 's knee.
Gunnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hidaka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gunnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Hidaka.
Hidaka lands a two punch combo.
Gunnarsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hidaka to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunnarsson misses the target.
Gunnarsson feints and then cracks Hidaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hidaka down.
Hidaka walks into a straight right hand from Gunnarsson.
Gunnar Gunnarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Gunnarsson misses with a looping right.
Hidaka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hidaka 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.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hidaka.
Hidaka throws the left hand but Gunnarsson avoids the punch easily.
Hidaka swings widly with a right hand
and Hidaka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Hidaka.
Hidaka half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gunnar Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson misses with a body kick.
Hidaka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gunnarsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hidaka misses with a hook.
A big left from Gunnarsson misses.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight left. #T3#
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Gunnarsson misses its intended target.
Hidaka throws a poor cross that misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Gunnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Gunnarsson is predictable there
and Hidaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hidaka misses with a double jab.
Donk. Gunnarsson catches Hidaka right on the button with a cross.
Gunnarsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hidaka.
Crunch! Gunnarsson slams his shin into Hidaka's torso.
Nice uppercut lands for Gunnarsson. That snapped Hidaka's head back.
Hidaka misses with a hook
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hidaka thinking.
Gunnarsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hidaka has time to react.
Nice uppercut there from Gunnarsson.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hidaka manages to avoid it.
Gunnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hidaka.
Gunnarsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Hidaka misses.
A slow jab from Hidaka misses its intended target.
Hidaka misses with a right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gunnarsson fakes the leg kick and cracks Hidaka in the body.
Gunnarsson throws a body punch but Hidaka moves out of range.
Gunnarsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gunnarsson throws a chopping leg kick but Hidaka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Hidaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunnarsson moves away.
Takehiko Hidaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunnarsson misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Hidaka misses its target.
Hidaka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gunnarsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Hidaka's head.
Gunnarsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hidaka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hidaka tries to clinch
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gunnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hidaka appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hidaka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hidaka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gunnarsson lands with a nice body punch.
Gunnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hidaka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Gunnarsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Gunnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hidaka.
Gunnarsson connects with a crisp jab.
Gunnarsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gunnarsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hidaka tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gunnarsson counters with an outside leg kick.
Hidaka needs to keep his hands up - Gunnarsson had a free shot at his head there.
Hidaka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gunnarsson's head backwards.
Gunnarsson connects with a leg kick.
Hidaka misses with an uppercut.
Gunnarsson scores with a push kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Gunnarsson. That snapped Hidaka's head back. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hidaka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hidaka swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Hidaka.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunnarsson misses the target.
Hidaka throwing a counter right hand but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Gunnarsson lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Gunnarsson.
Hidaka will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gunnarsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gunnarsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Hidaka.
Hidaka throws a right hand that misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook
and Hidaka counters with a good low kick that Gunnarsson was not able to check.
Hidaka misses with a jab to the body
and Gunnarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Hidaka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gunnarsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gunnar Gunnarsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Hidaka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gunnarsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Hidaka instigates a clinch.
Gunnarsson is trying to force a seperation but Hidaka has the dominant position.#BC2#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch.
Hidaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunnarsson.
Hidaka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Hidaka misses the target.
Hidaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hidaka throws a hook but Gunnarsson avoids it easily.
Hidaka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Gunnarsson misses
and Hidaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Hidaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunnarsson connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnarsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Hidaka closes the distance and pushes Gunnarsson back into the cage.
Gunnarsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Hidaka manages to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson throws a push kick but Hidaka slaps the foot to one side.
Hidaka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gunnarsson scores with a hook to the body. Hidaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hidaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hidaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hidaka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gunnarsson scores with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Gunnarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gunnarsson 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SYN 1145 Dariush vs. Danger
Date: Feb 23, 2025

#R1#
Al Dariush throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al Dariush misses with a head kick.
Danger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Danger delivers a nice body kick.
Al Dariush blocks a jab.
Al Dariush misses with an uppercut
letting Danger counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Edgars Al Dariush has been cut.
Danger throws a jab when Al Dariush was well out of range.
Danger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Dariush misses with a head kick.
Al Dariush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Dariush throws a wild body kick that Danger sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Danger misses with a leg kick.
Al Dariush is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Danger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Al Dariush thuds his right hand into Danger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Al Dariush fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danger manages to avoid it.
Danger circles away from the clinch attempt
and Danger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danger throws a head kick that misses
and Al Dariush counters with a leg kick.
Danger lands with a straight right. Al Dariush didn't see that one coming.#T2#
A jab from Danger misses.
Al Dariush looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Dariush swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Danger counters with a nice right hand that sends Al Dariush toppling to the canvas! Al Dariush scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Danger finish him?!#ROC2#Al Dariush is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Dariush works Danger's body with a nice hook.
Danger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Al Dariush.
A swing and a miss from Danger.
Al Dariush bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Danger loads up on a big right hand but Al Dariush slips the punch.
Al Dariush is looking to counter the offense by Danger and move into the clinch.
Al Dariush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Al Dariush wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3#
Al Dariush looks to throw a body kick
and Danger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danger dodges the punch combination from Al Dariush.
Despite the aggression on Danger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Danger misses with a hook. Al Dariush ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Al Dariush does it's job there.
Danger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Danger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Al Dariush if he has to take too many more of those. #T4#
Danger looks to throw the jab but Al Dariush is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Al Dariush.
Danger looks to land a body kick but Al Dariush moved away.
Al Dariush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Al Dariush wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Danger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Al Dariush was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Al Dariush.
Danger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Al Dariush throws a lazy head kick
and Danger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Danger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edgars Al Dariush's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Danger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Dariush tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Danger manages to circle out of the way.
Al Dariush throws a right hand that misses
and Danger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danger lands with a hook. Al Dariush tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#Edgars Al Dariush's cut is getting worse.
A decent looking cross lands there for Al Dariush.
Danny Danger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danger misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Al Dariush gets a clinch.
Al Dariush 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Dariush lands a shoulder strike.
Al Dariush throws a head punch that misses.
Danger working aggressively here.
Al Dariush working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Al Dariush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Danger. #T1#
Danger throws a nice head kick!
Danger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Dariush throws a hook but Danger blocks it.
Danger thinks about the counter body kick.
Danger throws a head kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Al Dariush blocks the low kick.
Al Dariush works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good exchange - Al Dariush coming out on top.
Al Dariush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Danger.
Donk. Danger catches Al Dariush right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Danger misses with a hook. Al Dariush ducked under it nicely.
Danger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Al Dariush goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Dariush. Danger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danger tries a quick counter leg kick but Al Dariush is wise to it.
Al Dariush avoids the head kick by Danger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danger swings for the body but Al Dariush moves out of range.
Danger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Dariush.
A nice side step and Danger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Danger misses the jab.
Danger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Al Dariush misses with an uppercut
and Danger counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Edgars Al Dariush's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Al Dariush misses with a leg kick
and Danger counters with a stiff right hand.
Danger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Edgars Al Dariush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Dariush lands a nice looking kick to the body. Danger takes a step back to recover.
Danger is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Danger.
A countering left hand to the body from Danger misses.
Al Dariush throws a wild body kick that Danger sees coming a mile off.
Danger tries a quick counter leg kick but Al Dariush is wise to it.#T4#
Danger throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Danger. Those never looked like landing.
Al Dariush throws a nice inside leg kick.
Al Dariush misses with a body shot
and Danger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Dariush walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Al Dariush looks to land a right hand but Danger moved out of range.#CL#
Al Dariush drives through and clinches with Danger against the cage.
Danger misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Danny Danger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Edgars Al Dariush's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
A good leg kick by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush connects with a right hand. Danger shakes it off.
Al Dariush throws a right hand that misses
and Danger counters with a stiff right hand.
Danger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Danger! Al Dariush is out on his feet! Danger rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Al Dariush is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Al Dariush is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Danger!
Danny Danger thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 1142 King Of The North
Date: Feb 16, 2025

#R1#
Namkhai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Namkhai blocks a low kick nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Namkhai throws a lazy right hand but Pedersoli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pedersoli misses with a hook
and Namkhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pedersoli tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Namkhai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Carlo Pedersoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pedersoli throws a combination that misses
and Namkhai counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedersoli takes one to the side of the head.
Namkhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Namkhai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pedersoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Namkhai.
Pedersoli is looking to counter with a body kick.
Namkhai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Namkhai moves in looking to clinch but Pedersoli pushes him off.
Namkhai thuds a left hand into Pedersoli's body.
Namkhai gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Pedersoli to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Pedersoli coming out on top.#T2#
Pedersoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Namkhai manages to avoid it.
Namkhai throws a sloppy body shot
and Pedersoli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pedersoli scoring well with a low kick there.
Pedersoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pedersoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pedersoli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Namkhai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Namkhai rushes Pedersoli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Namkhai misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Pedersoli.
Pedersoli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Namkhai struggles to land a body shot inside as Pedersoli controls his hands.
Namkhai managing to block the knees to the body from Pedersoli.
Pedersoli utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Namkhai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pedersoli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Namkhai fails to land.
Namkhai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Namkhai tries to throw a body punch but Pedersoli avoids it by throwing Namkhai back against the cage.
Namkhai misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pedersoli.
Pedersoli pushes Namkhai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Namkhai looks winded!
Namkhai takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short uppercut from Pedersoli.
Pedersoli landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pedersoli lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Pedersoli.
Pedersoli works on Namkhai's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Pedersoli lands a knee to the body.
Pedersoli crunches a lovely knee into Namkhai's ribcage.
Pedersoli cracks Namkhai with a nice body shot.
A short right from Pedersoli on the inside.
Namkhai managing to block the knees to the body from Pedersoli.
Pedersoli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Namkhai or not.
Pedersoli lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Pedersoli.
Pedersoli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Namkhai backwards.
Pedersoli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Namkhai.
Namkhai blocks a body shot from Pedersoli.
Pedersoli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Namkhai backwards.
A short left from Pedersoli.
A short left from Pedersoli.
Pedersoli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Namkhai backwards.
Namkhai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pedersoli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Namkhai throws a punch but it's blocked by Pedersoli.
Pedersoli misses with a knee strike.
Namkhai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pedersoli scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlo Pedersoli 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#
Namkhai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Namkhai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Carlo Pedersoli is winning the standup battle so far.
Pedersoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Namkhai is just out of range.
It seemed like Namkhai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Namkhai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pedersoli.
We've been told by Pedersoli's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pedersoli misses with an uppercut
and Pedersoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedersoli misses with a body shot.
Namkhai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pedersoli throws a shot from downtown. Namkhai moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Pedersoli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pedersoli with a nice calf kick.
Good shot there by Pedersoli.
Pedersoli misses with a lunging right hand
and Namkhai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Namkhai avoids the body shot from Pedersoli.
Namkhai throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Pedersoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Namkhai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Namkhai lands a lovely overhand right.
Namkhai just misses with a punch to the body.
Pedersoli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Namkhai gets tackled into the cage by Pedersoli. Pedersoli maintains the clinch.
Namkhai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pedersoli's elbow.
Namkhai misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Namkhai. #T3#
Pedersoli misses with a knee to the head.
Namkhai tries a body shot but Pedersoli blocks it.
Namkhai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pedersoli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Namkhai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pedersoli scores with a shoulder strike.
Namkhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pedersoli blocks a body shot from Namkhai.
A right handed body shot lands from Pedersoli.
Pedersoli lands with a right to the head.
Namkhai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Namkhai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pedersoli backwards.
Pedersoli tries to land knees in the clinch but Namkhai avoids the damage to the body.
Namkhai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Namkhai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pedersoli backwards.
Namkhai is trying to break free.
Pedersoli lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Namkhai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Namkhai tries to work over Pedersoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carlo Pedersoli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pedersoli throws a head punch that misses.
Pedersoli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Namkhai can do to turn this around?
Namkhai lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Namkhai.
Namkhai misses with a body punch.
Pedersoli lands a body shot in the clinch.
Namkhai is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Namkhai.
Pedersoli putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Namkhai in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Pedersoli.
Knees to the body from Pedersoli.
Namkhai managing to block the knees to the body from Pedersoli.
Pedersoli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Namkhai misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Pedersoli.
Pedersoli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Namkhai tries a body shot but Pedersoli blocks it.
Namkhai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pedersoli lands with a short shot to the head.
Namkhai takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pedersoli lands an uppercut.
Pedersoli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pedersoli unloads a knee to the mid-section. Namkhai lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlo Pedersoli dominated that second round.
That's time! Pedersoli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Pedersoli lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pedersoli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Namkhai takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pedersoli misses with a body shot
and Namkhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namkhai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Namkhai takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Namkhai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Pedersoli displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Temujin Namkhai has been cut.#KD#
Pedersoli lands a big right hand that sends Namkhai crashing to the mat! Pedersoli stays standing though and waves Namkhai back to his feet!
A swing and a miss from Namkhai.
Namkhai misses with a lunging right hand
and Namkhai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Namkhai throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Pedersoli counters with a nice right hand that sends Namkhai toppling to the canvas! Namkhai scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pedersoli finish him?!#ROC#Namkhai is rocked!
Namkhai moves out of range of the body kick from Pedersoli.
Namkhai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Pedersoli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Namkhai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pedersoli finds it's way round the side to connect with Namkhai's head.
Namkhai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pedersoli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pedersoli throws a push kick but Namkhai slaps the foot to one side.
Namkhai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Namkhai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pedersoli.
It looked like Pedersoli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Namkhai moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Pedersoli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Namkhai thinks about the counter body kick.
Pedersoli misses with a left hand
and Namkhai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pedersoli takes a swing at Namkhai's ribcage but misses.
Namkhai drops his hands momentarily and Pedersoli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pedersoli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Namkhai counters with a stiff right hand.
Pedersoli throws a hook to the side of Namkhai's head but Namkhai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Pedersoli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Namkhais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pedersoli. Namkhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pedersoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Namkhai is just out of range.
Pedersoli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Namkhai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Namkhai misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlo Pedersoli clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Temujin Namkhai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Pedersoli throws a low kick, looking for Namkhai's leg but Namkhai calmly moves out of range.
Namkhai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Namkhai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Pedersoli there.
Pedersoli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Namkhais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedersoli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pedersoli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Pedersoli slips under a jab from Namkhai.
Pedersoli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Namkhai slips under a jab from Pedersoli.
Pedersoli throws an overhand right that lands on Namkhai's shoulder, as Namkhai tries to avoid the shot.
Namkhai ducks right into an uppercut from Pedersoli.
Pedersoli misses with a straight left.
Namkhai only half commits to the counter leg kick.#KD#
Pedersoli cracks Namkhai with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Namkhai looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Pedersoli finish him?
Namkhai is still on wobbly legs! Can Pedersoli finish him?#T2#
Namkhai tries to work over Pedersoli's front leg with a kick but Pedersoli checks it.
Namkhai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pedersoli throws out the jab.
Namkhai seems to have recovered his senses.
Pedersoli throws a head kick but Namkhai moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#KD#
Pedersoli drops Namkhai with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Namkhai looks back up at him and smiles so Pedersoli waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Pedersoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Namkhai is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Pedersoli.
Namkhai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pedersoli misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Pedersoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Pedersoli throws a low kick but Namkhai moves out of range easily.
Namkhai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pedersoli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Namkhai avoids a kick to the body.
Namkhai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pedersoli.#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.
Namkhai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pedersoli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Namkhai thinking.
Pedersoli scores with a hook.
Pedersoli throws out a powerful jab.
Namkhai defending well as Pedersoli loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlo Pedersoli had his way with Temujin Namkhai in that round.
The cut man is working on Temujin Namkhai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##CL2#
Namkhai has closed the distance and engaged Pedersoli in a clinch.
A short right from Pedersoli on the inside.
Pedersoli tries to land knees in the clinch but Namkhai avoids the damage to the body.
Pedersoli throws a punch but it's blocked by Namkhai.
Namkhai tries to throw a body punch but Pedersoli avoids it by throwing Namkhai back against the cage.
Pedersoli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pedersoli working aggressively here.
Pedersoli is working Namkhai over against the cage.
Pedersoli is working Namkhai over against the cage.
Pedersoli struggles to land a body shot inside as Namkhai controls his hands.
Pedersoli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namkhai tries a body shot but Pedersoli blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pedersoli.
A shot in the inside from Pedersoli.
Namkhai is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pedersoli.
Pedersoli unloads a knee to the mid-section. Namkhai lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pedersoli lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pedersoli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Pedersoli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Namkhai misses with the head strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pedersoli obliges.
Pedersoli lands with a left to the head.
Pedersoli missing with knees to the body.
Namkhai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Namkhai taking a breather.
Pedersoli prevents a body shot from Namkhai.
Good body shot from Pedersoli.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pedersoli.
Pedersoli gets through Namkhai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pedersoli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Pedersoli.
Pedersoli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Namkhai's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pedersoli.
Pedersoli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pedersoli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pedersoli working Namkhai over with knees to the body.
Namkhai takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Pedersoli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pedersoli lands a nice uppercut.
Namkhai takes a shot to the head.
Pedersoli lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pedersoli.
Pedersoli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pedersoli creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Namkhai's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Namkhai drops to his knees and Pedersoli pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlo Pedersoli!
Our winner, Carlo Pedersoli, 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: C391: Sanford vs Chai
Date: Feb 09, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Gunnarsson throws a hook but Revocatus blocks it.
Revocatus counters with a body kick.
Revocatus moves out of range as Gunnarsson strikes.
Gunnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gunnarsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Revocatus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Revocatus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gunnarsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Revocatus's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson tries to clinch but Revocatus is having none of it.
Revocatus checks a leg kick.
Revocatus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Gunnarsson cracks Revocatus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Jumanne Revocatus has been cut.
Gunnarsson throws the left hand but Revocatus avoids the punch easily.
Revocatus counters with a body kick.
Jab from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick but Revocatus moves out of range.
Revocatus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Revocatus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gunnarsson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Revocatus counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Gunnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Revocatus manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Revocatus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gunnarsson jabs Revocatus right on the nose. Revocatus blinks but takes it well.
Revocatus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunnarsson.
Revocatus counters with a body kick.
Revocatus thumps Gunnarsson with a low kick.#T3#
Revocatus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Revocatus follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Gunnarsson wants to clinch.
Revocatus unleashes a big counter combination but Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gunnarsson connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Revocatus walks into a straight right hand from Gunnarsson.#CUT#That has opened up Jumanne Revocatus's cut even more.
Gunnarsson cracks Revocatus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gunnarsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Revocatus counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Gunnarsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jumanne Revocatus's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gunnarsson wants to clinch but Revocatus slips to the side
and Revocatus counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gunnarsson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Gunnarsson. #CL#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches.
Gunnarsson prevents a body shot from Revocatus.
A right handed body shot lands from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson blocks a body shot from Revocatus.
Revocatus gets through Gunnarsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revocatus struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunnarsson controls his hands.
Revocatus is leaning against Gunnarsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Gunnarsson.
Revocatus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunnarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Revocatus backwards.
Revocatus misses with a body punch.
Revocatus misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Revocatus scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Gunnarsson as the two fighters clinch.
Revocatus is breathing heavily.
Revocatus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gunnarsson's efforts to push away.
Gunnarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Revocatus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gunnarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnarsson is working Revocatus over against the cage.#BC#
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gunnarsson digs a good hook to Revocatus's body.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick that misses.
Revocatus follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Gunnarsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Revocatus is just out of range.#T2##CL#
Gunnarsson forces Revocatus back against the cage and clinches.
Revocatus scores with a hook to the body.
Revocatus misses with the head strike.
Revocatus misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Revocatus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Revocatus.
Revocatus blocks a body shot from Gunnarsson.
Revocatus can't find room to land a body shot as Gunnarsson controls the action.
Gunnarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Revocatus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Revocatus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gunnarsson pushes Revocatus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Revocatus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gunnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Revocatus controls the action.
Gunnarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Revocatus can do to turn this around?
Revocatus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gunnar Gunnarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Revocatus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Revocatus prevents a body shot from Gunnarsson.
Revocatus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Revocatus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gunnarssons head. #T3#
Revocatus struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunnarsson controls his hands.
Gunnarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gunnarsson misses with a body punch.
Gunnarsson prevents a body shot from Revocatus.
Gunnarsson pushes Revocatus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Revocatus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gunnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Revocatus avoids it by throwing Gunnarsson back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Gunnarsson.
Revocatus misses with a body punch.
Gunnarsson lands with a light punch inside.
Gunnarsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Revocatus is keeping busy.
Revocatus can't find room to land a body shot as Gunnarsson controls the action.
Gunnarsson blocks an uppercut.
Gunnarsson blocks an uppercut.
Revocatus struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunnarsson controls his hands.
Gunnarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gunnarsson.
Revocatus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gunnarsson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Revocatus can turn it around.#BC#
Gunnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Gunnarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunnarsson blocking some punches.
Revocatus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gunnarsson throws a head punch that misses.
Gunnarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gunnarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gunnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Revocatus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Revocatus lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Revocatus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gunnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Revocatus controls the action.
Revocatus lands a body punch.
Revocatus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Revocatus lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Revocatus.
Revocatus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Revocatus.
Revocatus lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jumanne Revocatus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jumanne Revocatus's cut.
That's time! Gunnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Gunnarsson tries to clinch up but Revocatus circles away and keeps his distance.
Revocatus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gunnarsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gunnarsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Revocatus manages to avoid it.#T1#
Gunnarsson lands an overhand right.
Gunnarsson moves in looking to clinch but Revocatus pushes him off.
Revocatus moves out of range as Gunnarsson strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Revocatus! But no joy.
Gunnarsson misses the jab.
Gunnarsson with the inside leg kick.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Revocatus counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Gunnarsson scores with a nice strike.
Gunnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunnarsson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRevocatus.
Gunnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Revocatus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Revocatus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Revocatus throws out a counter right but Gunnarsson avoids it with no problem.
Gunnar Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot.
Revocatus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gunnarsson with a body shot.#T3#
Gunnarsson scores with a nice body kick.
Gunnarsson takes a swing at Revocatus's ribcage but misses.
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Revocatus moves out of range easily.
Gunnarsson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRevocatus.
Gunnarsson is looking to clinch but Revocatus is avoiding it.
Revocatus unleashes a big counter combination but Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gunnar Gunnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Revocatus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Revocatus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Gunnarsson throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gunnarsson swings for the body but Revocatus moves out of range.
Revocatus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Revocatus moves out of range easily.
Revocatus throws out a counter right but Gunnarsson avoids it with no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson lands a nice looking body kick.
Gunnarsson lands a really nice looking cross but Revocatus seems unphased.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SYN 1140 Danger vs. Gordon
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Danger punishes Gordon's body with a nice straight punch.
Danger tries a head kick but it misses.
And Gordon responds with a good body kick, but Danger manages to step out the way in time.
Danger looks to land a body kick but Gordon moved away.
Gordon follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Danger tries a head kick but it misses.
Danger misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Lamar Gordon has been cut.
Danny Danger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon avoids the body shot from Danger. #T1#
Nice body punch from Danger.
Danger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Danger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gordon.
Danger throws a jab but it's blocked by Gordon.
Gordon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Danger.
Gordon wants to counter the offense by Danger and move into the clinch position.
Danger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gordon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Danger.
Danger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gordon counters with a nice body kick.
Gordon moves out of range as Danger strikes.
Danger misses with a hook
and Gordon counters with a nice body shot.
Danger misses with an uppercut. Gordon saw that one coming.#T3#
Danger throws an off balance right hand
enabling Gordon to counter with a crisp jab.
Danger lands a really nice looking cross but Gordon seems unphased.
Danger throws a hook to the side of Gordon's head but Gordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Danger misses with a hook
and Gordon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Danger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gordon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Danger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Danger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Danger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Danger misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Danger.
Gordon throws out a counter right but Danger avoids it with no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big left from Danger misses.
Gordon was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Danger throws a sloppy head kick and Gordon moves out of range easily.
Gordon tries to counter with a clinch but Danger shakes him off and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Danger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lamar Gordon's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Danger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gordon.
Danger backing away here, and Gordon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Danger throws a body punch but Gordon moves out of range.
Danger throws a right hand that misses
and Gordon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A big left from Danger misses.
Gordon wants to counter the offense by Danger and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gordon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Danger jabs Gordon right on the nose. Gordon blinks but takes it well.
Danger throws an off balance right hand
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand.
Danger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gordon can do to turn this around?
Danger misses with a lunging right hand
and Danger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Danger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gordon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Danger misses with a head kick. #T2#
Danger misses with a hook.#CL2#
Gordon rushes Danger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Danger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gordon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dangers head.
Danger lands a shot to the body.
Danger lands a hook that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Gordon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gordon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Danger fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Danger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danger misses with a straight right. #T3#
Danger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Danger 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.
Gordon wants to counter the offense by Danger and move into the clinch position.
A head kick misses from Danger.
Gordon throws a big counter head kick but Danger avoids it with no problem.
Danger throws a low kick, looking for Gordon's leg but Gordon calmly moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gordon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Danger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Danger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Danger misses with a looping right.
Gordon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Danger.
Danger misses with a hook. Gordon ducked under it nicely.
Danger throws the kick towards the body but Gordon avoids it.
Danger misses with a hook
letting Gordon counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gordon tries to counter with a clinch but Danger shakes him off and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Danny Danger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lamar Gordon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Gordon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Danger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gordon slips under a jab from Danger.
Gordon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Danger with a body shot.
Danger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Danger there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Gordon misses.
Gordon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Danger misses with a hook. Gordon ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Danger pushes Gordon away with a front kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Danger scores with a jab to the body.
Danger missing with a left hand there. Gordon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gordon tries to clinch
letting Danger counter with a right hand.
Danger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Danger throws a sloppy head kick and Gordon moves out of range easily.
Danger punishes Gordon's body with a nice straight punch.
Danger misses with a hook.
Gordon tries to clinch up but Danger circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Danger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Danger misses with a hook to the body
and Gordon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Danger takes a swing at Gordon's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Gordon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Danger scores with a sloppy right hand. Gordon should have avoided that one. #CUT#That has opened up Lamar Gordon's cut even more.
Danny Danger is winning the standup battle so far.
Gordon throws a leg kick
and Danger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gordon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gordon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Gordon moves out of range as Danger throws a body kick.
Gordon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gordon moves to clinch but Danger breaks away
and Danger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danger misses with a two punch combination.
Gordon is trying to counter with his kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gordon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Danger clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Lamar Gordon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Danger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Danger scores with a jab. Gordon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gordon misses with a right hand
enabling Danger to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Gordon is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Lamar Gordon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice body punch from Danger.
Danger misses with a straight left.
And Gordon responds with a good body kick, but Danger manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gordon takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Danger lands with a right to the head.
Danger tries a body shot but Gordon blocks it.
Danger cracks Gordon with a nice body shot.
Gordon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A right handed body shot lands from Danger.
Danger tries to break free but Gordon pushes him back against the cage.
Gordon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Danger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danger throws a monster overhand right that drops Gordon! Danger follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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 1140 Danger vs. Gordon
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Bekzod has managed to clinch.
Bekzod throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rapheal lands a nice uppercut.
Rapheal blocks a body shot from Bekzod.
Rapheal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rapheal lands a shoulder strike.
Bekzod scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Bekzod.
Bekzod misses with a body punch.
Bekzod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rapheal backwards.
Bekzod lands a hook that snaps the head of Rapheal backwards.
Rapheal struggles to land a body shot inside as Bekzod controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bekzod.
Bekzod blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rapheal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rapheal tries to work over Bekzod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bekzod can't find room to land a body shot as Rapheal controls the action.
Bekzod lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rapheal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rapheal struggles to land a body shot inside as Bekzod controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Rapheal fails to land.
Bekzod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bekzod misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bekzod digs a right hand into Rapheal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rapheal's gas tank.
Rapheal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Rapheal lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Rapheal.
Rapheal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rapheal can't find room to land a body shot as Bekzod controls the action.
Rapheal blocks an uppercut.
Bekzod lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rapheal.
Rapheal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bekzod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rapheal's elbow.
Rapheal lands a nice uppercut.
Bekzod digs a right hand into Rapheal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rapheal's gas tank. #BC2#
Rapheal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bekzod misses the shot to the body.
Rapheal is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bekzod swings widly with a right hand
and Rapheal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rapheal moves forwards but Bekzod connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Bekzod ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rapheal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bekzod throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Rapheal counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rapheal.
Bekzod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Bekzod.
Bekzod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rapheal's elbow.
Rapheal blocks a body shot from Bekzod.
Bekzod tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rapheal lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Bekzod.
A right hook to the body lands for Rapheal.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Rapheal blocks it. #T3#
Rapheal prevents a body shot from Bekzod.
Rapheal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bekzod scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bekzod stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rapheal misses with some punches.
Bekzod misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rapheal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bekzod's elbow.
Rapheal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bekzod lands with a right to the head.
Rapheal lands a body punch.
Rapheal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rapheal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rapheal tries to work over Bekzod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rapheal swings wildly with an uppercut but Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bekzod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bekzod works on Rapheal's body with a couple of short punches.
Bekzod blocks a body shot from Rapheal.
Bekzod lands with a right to the head.
Rapheal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rapheal blocks an uppercut. #T4#
A short uppercut from Bekzod.
Bekzod scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Rapheal - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bekzod blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rapheal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bekzod working aggressively here.
Bekzod tries to work over Rapheal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bekzod lands a shoulder strike.
Rapheal blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rapheal fails to land.
Bekzod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bekzod.
Bekzod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Bekzod.
Rapheal scores with a shot to the side of Bekzod's head.
Bekzod gets through Rapheal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rapheal swings wildly with an uppercut but Bekzod uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bekzod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rapheal misses with a punch on the inside.
Rapheal lands a left hand.
A short right from Bekzod on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azad Bekzod dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bekzod rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rapheal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bekzod throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bekzod looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekzod changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bekzod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rapheal can do to turn this around?#T1#
Bekzod throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rapheal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bekzod throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and Rapheal holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bekzod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rapheal.
Rapheal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bekzod struggles to land a body shot inside as Rapheal controls his hands.
Bekzod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rapheal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rapheal misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rapheal.
Rapheal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bekzod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rapheal lands a right hand. #T2#
Rapheal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bekzod fails to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rapheal.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Rapheal blocks it.
Azad Bekzod has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bekzod scores with a shot to the side of Rapheal's head.
Bekzod lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rapheal prevents a body shot from Bekzod.
Bekzod tries a body shot but Rapheal blocks it.
Rapheal keeps control of Bekzod as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rapheal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bekzod tries to throw a body punch but Rapheal avoids it by throwing Bekzod back against the cage.
Rapheal can't break the clinch.
Rapheal tries a body shot but Bekzod blocks it.
Rapheal lands with a short shot to the head.
Bekzod misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rapheal.
Rapheal lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bekzod backwards.
Bekzod tries to work over Rapheal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bekzod lands a shot to the body.
Rapheal digs a right hand into Bekzod's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bekzod's gas tank.
Rapheal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bekzod's efforts to push away.#T3#
A short right from Bekzod on the inside.
Rapheal throws a punch but it's blocked by Bekzod.
Bekzod lands a shoulder strike.
Bekzod throws a punch but it's blocked by Rapheal.
Bekzod misses with a punch to the body.
Bekzod lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rapheal backwards.
Rapheal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Bekzod.
Rapheal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Bekzod on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bekzod.
Bekzod working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bekzod cracks Rapheal with a nice body shot.
Bekzod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rapheal's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rapheal.
Bekzod 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.
Rapheal has a couple of punches blocked by Bekzod.
Bekzod lands a hook that snaps the head of Rapheal backwards.
Rapheal tries to throw a body punch but Bekzod avoids it by throwing Rapheal back against the cage. #T4#
Rapheal struggles to land a body shot inside as Bekzod controls his hands.
Rapheal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bekzod doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bekzod throws a punch but it's blocked by Rapheal.
Bekzod lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bekzod has a couple of punches blocked by Rapheal. #BC#
Bekzod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bekzod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rapheal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rapheal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bekzod scores with a body shot.
Rapheal avoids the head kick by Bekzod.
Rapheal steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bekzod.
Bekzod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rapheal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Rapheal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azad Bekzod dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rapheal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bekzod.
Mark Rapheal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bekzod swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rapheal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bekzod doesn't manage to clinch there - Rapheal circles away.
Rapheal throws an off balance right hand
and Bekzod counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rapheal thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekzod misses with a lunging right hand
and Rapheal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Bekzod's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rapheal swats away the attempt to clinch by Bekzod.#T1#
Bekzod uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bekzod throws a head kick that Rapheal semi-blocks.
Azad Bekzod is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Rapheal misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Bekzod counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rapheal! Bekzod lets Rapheal back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Rapheal is rocked!
Rapheal misses the body punch
and Bekzod counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rapheal is still on wobbly legs! Can Bekzod finish him?
Rapheal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Rapheal tries to keep at a distance but Bekzod has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rapheal seems to have recovered his senses.
Rapheal throws a punch but it's blocked by Bekzod.
A right hook to the body lands for Bekzod. #BC#
Bekzod breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by Bekzod.
Rapheal walks straight into a right hand from Bekzod - that's dropped him! Bekzod jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Rapheal from any more punishment! Rapheal complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Azad Bekzod!
A victorious Azad Bekzod thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 389: Karj v Weismuller
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Dennison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dennison connects with a single shot there.
Dennison misses with a hook.
Bonaparte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dennison lands a right hook to the body.
Bonaparte blocks a jab.
It appears Bonaparte was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dennison throws a lazy right hand but Bonaparte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Bonaparte misses its target.
Dennison connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dennison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bonaparte appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dennison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dennison bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bonaparte's head.
Dennison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonaparte.
Dennison misses with a shot to the body
letting Bonaparte counter with a right hand.
Bonaparte ducks under a wild hook from Dennison.
Bonaparte thinks about countering with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dennison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Bonaparte counters with a nice right hand that sends Dennison toppling to the canvas! Dennison scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bonaparte finish him?!#ROC#Dennison is rocked!#T1#
Dennison connects with a body shot.
Dennison is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonaparte finish him?
Bonaparte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dennison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dennison seems to have recovered his senses.
Dennison moves out of range of the strikes.
Dennison scores with a shot to the body.
Dennison misses with an uppercut
and Dennison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dennison stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dennison misses with the combination.
It looked like Bonaparte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dennison.
Dennison throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Bonaparte counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dennison! Bonaparte lets Dennison back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dennison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bonaparte is looking to counter punch.
Dennison misses with a hook
and Bonaparte counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacques Bonaparte!
A relieved looking Jacques Bonaparte thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 1136 Fedetenko vs. Namkhai
Date: Jan 31, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Namkhai lands a head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Vladamir Fedetenko has been cut.
Namkhai looks to throw the jab but Fedetenko is out of range.
Namkhai throws a head kick but Fedetenko moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Fedetenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Namkhai throws a body kick that misses
and Fedetenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Namkhai throws a body punch but Fedetenko moves out of range.
Fedetenko throwing a counter right hand but Namkhai manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedetenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Namkhai.
Fedetenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Namkhai scores with a spinning back kick!
Namkhai just misses with a punch to the body.
Fedetenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fedetenko defending well as Namkhai loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Namkhai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Namkhai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Namkhai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fedetenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Namkhai throws a lazy uppercut
and Fedetenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fedetenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Namkhai finds it's way round the side to connect with Fedetenko's head. #T3##KD2#
Namkhai lands a big head kick that sends Fedetenko tumbling to the mat! Namkhai takes a step backwards and waves Fedetenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Fedetenko is rocked!
Namkhai throws a pinpoint strike between Fedetenko's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Fedetenko crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Namkhai scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Temujin Namkhai!
After winning the bout, Temujin Namkhai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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