Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: C298: Queiroz vs Mahogany II
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Cortes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cortes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thiago Cortes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Cortes closes the distance and clinches.
Kosmanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Cortes won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Cortes.
Cortes misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Cortes.
Kosmanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cortes backwards.
Our sources have told us that Cortes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kosmanov misses with the head strike.
Kosmanov looking to stall.
Kosmanov lands with a right to the head.
Kosmanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kosmanov misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch.
Cortes connects with a right hand. Kosmanov shakes it off.#CL#
Cortes moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kosmanov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cortes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kosmanov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Kosmanov takes a shot to the head.
Cortes misses with a knee to the head.
Cortes lands a nice uppercut.
Kosmanov misses with some punches.
Kosmanov is trying to break the clinch but Cortes has him pressed against the cage.
Cortes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kosmanov tries to circle away but Cortes has him pinned against the cage.
Cortes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kosmanov blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Kosmanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kosmanov throws a jab when Cortes was well out of range.
Cortes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cortes tries a head kick but it misses.
Kosmanov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cortes with a body shot.
Cortes tries to bum rush Kosmanov with a series of wild strikes but Kosmanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cortes throws out a powerful jab.
Cortes throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Kosmanov to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Some wild striking there from Cortes.
Kosmanov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Kosmanov tries to bum rush Cortes with a series of wild strikes but Cortes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cortes misses with a kick to the body
and Cortes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Cortes is rocked!
Cortes checks the leg kick.
Kosmanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cortes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kosmanov. That did some damage!
Cortes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kosmanov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cortes blocks a jab.
Kosmanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cortes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cortes moves to clinch but Kosmanov breaks away
and Kosmanov counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Cortes scores with a sloppy right hand. Kosmanov should have avoided that one.
A combination from Cortes does no damage.
Cortes misses with a body shot
enabling Kosmanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Cortes throws a leg kick but Kosmanov checks it.
Cortes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kosmanov stuns Cortes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cortes ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
Cortes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kosmanov's sensitive parts.
Cortes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cortes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kosmanov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kosmanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cortes.
Cortes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kosmanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Cortes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Cortes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortes seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kosmanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kosmanov connects with a crisp jab.
Kosmanov throws a hook but Cortes blocks it.
Cortes wants to clinch
and Kosmanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kosmanov loads up on a big right hand but Cortes slips the punch.
Kosmanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cortes. Cortes obviously looking to wear him down.
Cortes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cortes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kosmanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Cortes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cortes cracks Kosmanov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kosmanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cortes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters circling a little - Cortes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kosmanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kosmanov has knocked Cortes down with a huge combo! Kosmanov steps away and waves a wobbly Cortes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosmanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Cortes counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kosmanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kosmanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kosmanov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kosmanov misses with a kick to the body.
Kosmanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Cortes.
Cortes slips a jab from Kosmanov.#CL#
Cortes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Kosmanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Cortes controls his hands.
Kosmanov pushes Cortes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cortes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cortes misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Kosmanov misses.
Cortes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kosmanov.
Cortes throws a one two combo.
Cortes lands a jab to the head.
Thiago Cortes is winning the standup battle so far.
Cortes lands with a good body shot.
Kosmanov throws a chopping leg kick but Cortes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cortes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Cortes darts in and clinches Kosmanov up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortes misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Kosmanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cortes digs a right hand underneath Kosmanov's ribcage. Kosmanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cortes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cortes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cortes blocks an uppercut.
Cortes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cortes misses with some punches.
Kosmanov misses with some punches.
Cortes can't find room to land a body shot as Kosmanov controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kosmanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cortes swings wildly with an uppercut but Kosmanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kosmanov wants to break free but Cortes has control.
Kosmanov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kosmanov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kosmanov tries to stall but Cortes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cortes gets through Kosmanov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kosmanov. #T3#
Cortes blocking some punches.
Kosmanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cortes misses with a knee to the head.
Kosmanov taking a breather.
Kosmanov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kosmanov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cortes.
A short right from Kosmanov on the inside.
Kosmanov looking to stall.
Cortes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kosmanov's efforts to push away.
Kosmanov is trying to push Cortes away but Cortes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cortes blocks an uppercut.
Cortes throws a punch but it's blocked by Kosmanov.
A hook to the body from Cortes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kosmanov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cortes is keeping busy.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cortes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kosmanov digs a right hand underneath Cortes's ribcage. Cortes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kosmanov misses with a punch to the body.
Kosmanov digs a right hand into Cortes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cortes's gas tank.
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cortes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kosmanov's efforts to push away.
Kosmanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kosmanov pressing his opponent against the cage.
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!
Kosmanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Cortes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kosmanov wants to stall.
Kosmanov is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Cortes has denied him.
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 Thiago Cortes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut. Cortes saw that one coming.
Kosmanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Cortes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cortes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cortes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cortes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut. Cortes saw that one coming.
It looked like Cortes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cortes lands a right hook to the body.
Kosmanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cortes counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kosmanov.#CL#
Cortes takes the fight into the clinch.
Kosmanov blocks an uppercut.
Cortes scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kosmanov is pushing Cortes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cortes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Cortes.
Cortes connects with a knee to the head.
Kosmanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kosmanov taking a breather.
Kosmanov is trying to push Cortes away but Cortes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kosmanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cortes backwards.
Cortes prevents a body shot from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cortes backwards.
A body shot lands from Cortes.
Kosmanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kosmanov wants to break free but Cortes has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortes.
Kosmanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Cortes has double underhooks. #T2#
Cortes tries to throw a body punch but Kosmanov avoids it by throwing Cortes back against the cage.
Kosmanov trying to stall but Cortes improves his position.
Cortes tries to throw a body punch but Kosmanov avoids it by throwing Cortes back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kosmanov 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.
Kosmanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kosmanov tries a body shot but Cortes blocks it.
Cortes lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cortes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cortes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kosmanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cortess head.
Kosmanov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cortes lands a nice knee to the body.
Cortes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cortes landing knees to the head.
Cortes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cortes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cortes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kosmanov blocks it with crossed arms.
Cortes works on Kosmanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Kosmanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortes.
Cortes blocks an uppercut.
Cortes tries to throw a body punch but Kosmanov avoids it by throwing Cortes back against the cage.
Kosmanov trying to control the position but instead, Cortes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kosmanov into the cage.#BC2#
Kosmanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cortes.
Cortes misses with a few strikes there.
Kosmanov misses with a hook. Cortes ducked under it nicely.
Cortes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cortes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cortes.
Vladimir Kosmanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cortes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Cortes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kosmanov back to the cage. Cortes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kosmanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cortes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kosmanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cortes scores with a hook to the body. Kosmanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cortes scores with a nice head shot.
Cortes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kosmanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cortes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cortes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy body kick from Cortes
enabling Kosmanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Cortes lands with a nice body punch.
Cortes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Cortes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cortes 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: OFK 396 - Johnson Vs Dudeson
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Sinclair is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Knox.
Sinclair throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sinclair throws a shot from downtown. Knox moves away and avoids it.
Sinclair takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Sinclair bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Knox clobbers Sinclair with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sinclair misses with the combination.
Knox works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Knox misses with a looping left.
We've been informed that Sinclair has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Porthos Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sinclair.
Sinclair misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sinclair cracks Knox with an open hand slap.
Sinclair ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sinclair with a nice cross.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sinclair.
A jab from Knox does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Itchy Sinclair has been cut.
Knox takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sinclair walks into a straight right hand from Knox.
Sinclair moves forwards but Knox connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Sinclair lands with a good body shot.
A big right from Sinclair misses.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Porthos Knox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sinclair with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knox to score with a decent uppercut.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Sinclair uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox throws the left hand but Sinclair avoids the punch easily.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Sinclair throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sinclair momentarily.
Knox is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sinclair throws a solid leg kick but Knox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sinclair.
Sinclair throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Sinclair ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Sinclair thinks about the counter body kick.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Sinclair jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Knox throws a jab when Sinclair was well out of range.
Knox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sinclair just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Sinclair slips under a jab.
Knox's corner calls for a 1-2. Knox obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sinclair looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Sinclair throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Sinclair's head but Sinclair sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sinclair shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sinclair scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Knox closes the distance and pushes Sinclair back into the cage.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sinclair backwards.
Sinclair is looking to control Knox's arms but Knox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sinclair has his back to the cage.
Sinclair tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sinclair backwards.
Sinclair presses Knox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Sinclair takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Sinclair uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Knox misses with a looping left.
Sinclair is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Knox punishes Sinclair's body with a nice straight punch.
Sinclair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Sinclair 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sinclair steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Sinclair makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sinclair throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knox appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sinclair ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Sinclair misses with a two punch combination.
Knox throwing a counter right hand but Sinclair manages to avoid it.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Knox scores with a four punch combination!
Sinclair slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Sinclair's shoulder, as Sinclair tries to avoid the shot.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Sinclair moves away and avoids it.
Sinclair slips a jab from Knox.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sinclair works Knox's body with a nice hook.
Knox throws a hook but Sinclair avoids it easily.
Knox walks into a straight right hand from Sinclair.#T4#
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Sinclair's shoulder, as Sinclair tries to avoid the shot.
Knox misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Sinclair uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Knox fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sinclair, pushing him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Knox.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Sinclair manages to pull guard.
Knox won't allow Sinclair to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sinclair wants to improve his position but instead Knox has moved into half guard.
Knox is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sinclair preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Porthos Knox dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Itchy Sinclair's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sinclair circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sinclair on the side of the head.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sinclair ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sinclair lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sinclair missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sinclair throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
Sinclair misses the shot to the body.
Knox rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sinclair moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Knox slips a straight right by Sinclair.#CL#
Knox pushes Sinclair up against the cage in a clinch.
Knox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knox misses with some punches. #BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sinclair's head.
Knox misses with a low kick.
And Sinclair responds with a good body kick, but Knox manages to step out the way in time.
Knox scores with a hook to the body. Sinclair takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sinclair throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
Sinclair slips a straight right by Knox.#T1#
A nice combination there by Knox. #CL#
Knox moves into the clinch.
Knox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sinclair jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sinclair lands with a hook. Knox tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Sinclair seems unphased.
Knox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Itchy Sinclair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Knox throws a hook to the side of Sinclair's head but Sinclair sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sinclair paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sinclair keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Knox does no damage.
Knox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sinclair can do to turn this around?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sinclair.
Knox avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Sinclair.#T2#
Sinclair takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knox tests Sinclair's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sinclair - that will leave a mark!
Sinclair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Porthos Knox is winning the standup battle so far.
Sinclair moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Sinclair keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Nice straight punches there by Knox. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knox.
Sinclair digs a good body shot into Knox's ribs.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Sinclair takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Knox doesn't manage to clinch there - Sinclair circles away.
Sinclair on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox throws a series of punches but Sinclair avoids them all with ease.
Knox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sinclair manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sinclair has time to react.#T3#
Sinclair moves away from the strike by Knox.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sinclair. Knox shrugs it off though.
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Sinclair pushes him off.#CL#
Knox moves into the clinch successfully.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Knox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sinclair tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knox.
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Knox misses.
Knox throws the left hand but Sinclair avoids the punch easily.
Sinclair throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Knox throws a jab when Sinclair was well out of range.
Sinclair moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sinclair lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Knox backs up against the cage. #T4#
Knox pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sinclair back to the cage. Knox follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sinclair.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sinclair. That's going to slow Knox down.
A big right from Sinclair misses.
Knox jabs at Sinclair's body.
Sinclair avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox wants to clinch up but Sinclair keeps it at a distance.
Sinclair slips under a jab.
Sinclair is trying to counter with his kicks.
No joy there for Knox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sinclair swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox lands with an overhand left.
Donk. Knox catches Sinclair right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sinclair. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sinclair misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sinclair throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Porthos Knox dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Itchy Sinclair's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Knox swings for the body but Sinclair moves out of range.
Knox tries to clinch up but Sinclair circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sinclair displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Sinclair.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Knox throws a series of punches but Sinclair moves out of range.
Sinclair lands a leg kick that knocks Knox off balance momentarily.
Sinclair is looking to land body kicks.
Knox appears to be looking for a big counter.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Sinclair moved out of range.
Knox scores with a punch to the head.
Knox lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sinclair throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Sinclair misses with a kick to the body.
Knox seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Knox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sinclair with the counter takedown but Knox avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Sinclair misses the target.
A punch combination from Knox misses. #T1#
Sinclair is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Good leg kick by Sinclair.
Left hook, right uppercut from Knox.
Sinclair misses with a body kick.
Sinclair throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Knox misses with a few strikes there.
Sinclair moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sinclair looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sinclair. That one must have hurt.
Sinclair looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knox slips under a jab from Sinclair.
An attempted straight right counter from Knox misses the target.
Sinclair dips to his left and cracks Knox with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sinclair staying out of range there.
Knox avoids a kick to the body.
Sinclair throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sinclair counters with a right hand to the body.
Sinclair thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Knox if he has to take too many more of those. #T2#
Sinclair connects with a high kick.
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sinclair throws a front kick that sends Knox stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Sinclair misses the target.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Sinclair misses the jab.
Knox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab, jab by Sinclair - just one landing.
Sinclair moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Sinclair throws a body kick that misses.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Sinclair's shoulder, as Sinclair tries to avoid the shot.
Sinclair is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sinclair misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox lands a jab.
Knox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T3##CL#
Knox closes the distance and pushes Sinclair back into the cage.
Knox is trying to break the clinch but Sinclair is controlling him.
Sinclair's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Knox is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sinclair is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Knox to the mat. Knox regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Knox is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sinclair is controlling him.
Sinclair passes Knox's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sinclair prevents Knox from standing back up.
Sinclair missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knox has hold of Sinclair's hands but Sinclair slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Sinclair looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Knox with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Sinclair there.
Knox is trying to stand up here but Sinclair is controlling him well.
Porthos Knox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sinclair is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sinclair trying to control the action but Knox is working from the bottom.
Sinclair lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Itchy Sinclair.
I think Knox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GAMMA#1056 Nuufo v Giant
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1##TD#
Anudo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thorsby's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Thorsby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thorsby pulls Anudo in close to his closed guard and prevents Anudo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anudo wants to control from the top but Thorsby keeps moving.
Thorsby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anudo is keeping the position for now.
Anudo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Anudo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Thorsby should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Anudo has tightened it up now! Thorsby should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mac Anudo!
A very excited looking Mac Anudo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#1056 Nuufo v Giant
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Valentine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lankinen.
Valentine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lankinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Valentine takes the fight into the clinch.
Lankinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lankinen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Valentine up against the cage.
Valentine is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Valentine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine lands a nice uppercut.
Valentine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valentine lands with a light punch inside.
Valentine swings wildly with an uppercut but Lankinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lankinen lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valentine. #T1##TD#
Valentine works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB#
Valentine drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lankinen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Valentine has Lankinen in his guard.#REVB#
Valentine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valentine wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Valentine is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Valentine is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lankinen is aware though and is defending well.
Lankinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Valentine has wrist control.
Valentine wants to sweep here but Lankinen controlling him for the moment.
Lankinen looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB#
Valentine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lankinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lankinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Valentine looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Valentine is looking for a triangle but Lankinen pushes his legs off easily.
Lankinen wants to control from the top but Valentine keeps moving.
Lankinen throwing strikes but missing.
Lankinen lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Valentine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lankinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lankinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lankinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valentine works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Lankinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lankinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lankinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lankinen won't allow Valentine to sweep him here. #SUB#
Valentine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lankinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lankinen with a nice head shot there.
Lankinen scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Valentine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lankinen defends well.
Lankinen trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Lankinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Valentine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lankinen has managed to get both his arms back between Valentine's legs - danger averted.
Lankinen looking to sit in guard and control but Valentine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Valentine postures up in Lankinen's guard and throws a big left but Lankinen blocks it.
Valentine looking to sit in guard and control but Lankinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Valentine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lankinen's guard. #REVR#
Valentine trying to control but Lankinen is working from the bottom.
Valentine prevents Lankinen from getting back to his feet.
Lankinen keeping full guard, as Valentine tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Valentine dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Lankinen as Valentine shoots in.
Lankinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lankinen misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Valentine misses its target.
Valentine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lankinen throws a big shot that misses.
Valentine is looking to counter punch.
Valentine lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentine digs a good hook to Lankinen's body.
Valentine takes a swing at Lankinen's ribcage but misses.
Lankinen throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentine misses the target.#T1#
Valentine misses with a body kick.
Lankinen throws out a counter right but Valentine avoids it with no problem.
Valentine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lankinen manages to avoid it.
Valentine throws a sloppy head kick and Lankinen moves out of range easily.
Lankinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been informed that Lankinen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lankinen throws an off balance right hand
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Nova Lankinen has been cut.
Lankinen cracks Valentine with a right hand to the side of the head.
Valentine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Valentine moves out of range as Lankinen strikes.
Lankinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valentine counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lankinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentine finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2#
Valentine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lankinen's sensitive parts.
Valentine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nova Lankinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lankinen misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lankinen, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lankinen scores with a nice head shot.
Lankinen throws a big shot that misses.
Valentine is looking to land body kicks.
Lou Valentine is winning the standup battle so far.
Lankinen throws a shot from downtown. Valentine moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Good shot there by Valentine.
An inside leg kick lands from Valentine.
Valentine throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lankinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Lankinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lankinen misses with a right hand
and Valentine counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lankinen catches Valentine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Valentine throws a series of strikes that have Lankinen backpedaling.
Lankinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentine.#T4#
A jab from Lankinen misses. #KD#
Valentine cracks Lankinen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Valentine has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lankinen to stand back up!#ROC#Lankinen is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lankinen throws a right and a left that Valentine avoids nicely.
Lankinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Valentine finish him?
Valentine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lankinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lankinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Lankinen cracks Valentine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Valentine lands a front kick.
Valentine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lankinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A leg kick checked by Lankinen.
Lankinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Valentine's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Valentine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nova Lankinen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Valentine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lankinen counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Valentine.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lankinen! But no joy.
Valentine tries to clinch up.
Valentine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lankinen's sensitive parts.
Valentine cracks Lankinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Valentine closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankinen is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Valentine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lankinen is just riding it out for now. Valentine eventually gives up the hold.
Lankinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valentine is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Valentine not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Lankinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Valentine. #SUB#
Valentine is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Valentine is looking for a kimura but Lankinen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Valentine to get the leverage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valentine is keen to just control but Lankinen is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Valentine is trying to work for a kimura but Lankinen is defending well. #SUB#
Valentine is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lankinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valentine. #SUB#
Valentine wants to work for an arm triangle but Lankinen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Lankinen wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Valentine is looking for a kimura but Lankinen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Valentine to get the leverage.
Valentine throwing shots but Lankinen is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Valentine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lankinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Valentine's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Valentine's back!
Nova Lankinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lankinen has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Valentine. #T4#
Lankinen has the hooks in. Valentine is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lankinen landing with strikes.
I really don't envy Valentine right now.
Valentine is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hare of the Dog Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Lankinen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Valentine tries to escape but Lankinen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lou Valentine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valentine wants to control his opponent's hands but Lankinen gets his hands free.
Lou Valentine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valentine rolls, trying to escape but Lankinen keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Valentine is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lankinen gets his way!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valentine is really stuck here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Valentine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Valentine 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Kringle
Date: Apr 20, 2024

Deer Hunter had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 149.4, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Sun Lutang was cancelled.

Event: DMMA 309 Steve vs Karja
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Rahamies fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krenakore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rahamies uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krenakore.
Rahamies throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rahamies fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Krenakore checks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A solid leg kick lands there for Rahamies.
Krenakore misses with an uppercut. Rahamies saw that one coming.
Good work by Krenakore as he checks the leg kick.
Krenakore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rahamies connects with a solid leg kick.
Rahamies cracks Krenakore with a right hand to the side of the head.
Krenakore looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahamies is just out of range.
Krenakore slips under a jab from Rahamies.
Rahamies throws a head kick that misses.
Krenakore slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahamies cracks Krenakore with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rahamies lands a head shot.
Rahamies closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut lands for Krenakore. That snapped Rahamies's head back.
Krenakore moves out of range as Rahamies throws a body kick.
Rahamies misses with a kick to the body
and Krenakore counters with a straight right hand.
Rahamies jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1##CL2#
Rahamies has Krenakore up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Krenakore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Rahamies moves into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Rahamies.
Rahamies has Krenakore pressed against the cage, preventing Krenakore from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Rahamies fails to land.
Rahamies tries to work over Krenakore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahamies tries a body shot but Krenakore blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Rahamies fails to land.
Rahamies can't find room to land a body shot as Krenakore controls the action. #BC#
Krenakore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Krenakore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Krenakore misses with a looping left.
Rahamies appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rahamies throws a series of punches but Krenakore moves out of range.
Krenakore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Krenakore misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Krenakore slips under a jab from Rahamies.
Rahamies is looking to clinch but Krenakore is avoiding it.
Krenakore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahamies throws a push kick but Krenakore slaps the foot to one side.
Rahamies looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rahamies scores with a kick to the body.
Krenakore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahamies moves away.
Rahamies connects with a body shot.
Rahamies will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rahamies throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Krenakore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krenakore misses with a looping right.
Rahamies finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rahamies avoids the body shot from Krenakore.
Krenakore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rahamies 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.
Rahamies doesn't manage to clinch there - Krenakore circles away.
Krenakore is looking to counter punch.
Rahamies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Rahamies misses with an attempted mid kick.
Krenakore misses with a body shot.
Rahamies goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rahamies ducks under a wild hook from Krenakore.
Rahamies tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rahamies connects with a looping right hand.
Rahamies fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rahamies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krenakore moves out of range as Rahamies throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Krenakore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krenakore misses with a straight left.
Rahamies staying out of range there.
Krenakore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahamies.
Rahamies throws a leg kick that misses.
Krenakore looks to throw the jab but Rahamies is out of range.
Krenakore takes a swing at Rahamies's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Rahamies misses
and Krenakore counters with a nice uppercut.
Krenakore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rahamies throws a head kick but Krenakore moves out of range.
Rahamies misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rahamies avoids the body shot from Krenakore. #T4#
Jab by Krenakore.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahamies throws a leg kick that misses.
Rahamies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krenakore.
Rahamies misses with a low kick.
Rahamies throws a shot from downtown. Krenakore moves away and avoids it.
Krenakore misses with a wild body shot.
Rahamies throws a jab when Krenakore was well out of range.
Rahamies slips a jab from Krenakore.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rahamies, as that shot connected.
Rahamies throws a body kick that misses.
Krenakore misses with a body shot.
Rahamies with the inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rahamies - that will leave a mark!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rahamies misses with a right hand
and Krenakore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krenakore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rahamies.
Krenakore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rahamies throws a lazy right hand but Krenakore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ilari Rahamies dominated that 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.#R2#
Rahamies displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krenakore throws out the jab.
Ilari Rahamies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krenakore misses the shot to the body.
Rahamies swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krenakore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Krenakore misses with a straight left.
Krenakore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahamies manages to avoid it.
Krenakore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Krenakore just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahamies throws a wild body kick that Krenakore sees coming a mile off.
Krenakore takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Krenakore misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rahamies.
Rahamies scores with a jab.
Krenakore thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahamies tries to clinch but Krenakore moves out of range.
Rahamies tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rahamies lands a jab to the head.
Rahamies lands a leg kick that knocks Krenakore off balance momentarily.
Krenakore throws the left hand but Rahamies avoids the punch easily.
Krenakore throws an overhand right that lands on Rahamies's shoulder, as Rahamies tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Rahamies is looking to slow Krenakore down with leg kicks.
Rahamies misses with an uppercut. Krenakore saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rahamies.
Krenakore throws a nice looking combination but Rahamies bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rahamies darts in trying to clinch
letting Krenakore counter with a right hand.
Krenakore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rahamies.
Krenakore with a jab.
Rahamies throws a big shot that misses.
Krenakore throws a hook to the side of Rahamies's head but Rahamies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rahamies wants to counter the offense by Krenakore and move into the clinch position.
Rahamies throws a leg kick which misses Krenakore's front leg but catches the back leg as Krenakore tries to avoid it.
Krenakore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krenakore loads up on a big right hand but Rahamies slips the punch.
Krenakore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rahamies misses with a leg kick.
Rahamies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rahamies takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rahamies connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Rahamies.
Rahamies scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rahamies.
Krenakore steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rahamies. That one must have hurt.
Krenakore throws a hook to the side of Rahamies's head but Rahamies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Rahamies misses.
A quick step to the side and Krenakore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Rahamies does it's job there.
A jab from Krenakore misses.
Krenakore sets himself, and Rahamies steps forward looking for the clinch! Krenakore avoids it this time.
Krenakore lands with a cross.
Krenakore defending well as Rahamies loads up on a big left hand.
Krenakore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krenakore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rahamies was well out of range. Poor timing from Krenakore.
No joy there for Rahamies, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Rahamies. That snapped Krenakore's head back.
Krenakore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahamies manages to avoid it.
Krenakore defending well as Rahamies loads up on a big left hand.
Krenakore swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Krenakore checks a low kick from Rahamies.
Krenakore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krenakore avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed right hand from Krenakore misses the target.
Krenakore misses with a hook. Rahamies ducked under it nicely.
Rahamies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahamies throws a jab when Krenakore was well out of range.
Ilari Rahamies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rahamies walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Krenakore checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rahamies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - Krenakore scores with a four punch combination!
Rahamies moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rahamies misses with a straight left.
Rahamies misses with an uppercut. Krenakore saw that one coming.
Good work by Krenakore as he checks the leg kick.
Rahamies cracks Krenakore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Krenakore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good work by Krenakore as he checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Krenakore misses the target.
Rahamies throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rahamies moves out of range as Krenakore strikes.
Krenakore sets himself, and Rahamies steps forward looking for the clinch! Krenakore avoids it this time.#T4#
Krenakore misses with a straight right.
Donk. Rahamies catches Krenakore right on the button with a cross.
Good leg kick by Rahamies.
Rahamies motions for Krenakore to come forward. Rahamies throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rahamies connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rahamies. Krenakore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krenakore swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Krenakore misses.
Krenakore lands a slapping body shot.
Rahamies avoids the body shot from Krenakore.
Krenakore misses with a hook. Rahamies ducked under it nicely.
Rahamies goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rahamies misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rahamies fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Krenakore is out of range.
Krenakore was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krenakore just misses with a punch to the body.
Rahamies is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Rahamies moves into the clinch.
Rahamies working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rahamies.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ilari Rahamies will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rahamies gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rahamies throws a leg kick that is checked
and Krenakore counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rahamies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krenakore looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahamies is just out of range.
Rahamies replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Krenakore blocks it well.
Krenakore has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rahamies.
Rahamies lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rahamies moves out of range of the strikes.
Rahamies misses with a low kick as Krenakore jumps back.
Krenakore slips a jab from Rahamies.
Krenakore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Krenakore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rahamies throws out the jab.
Rahamies scores with a shot to the body.
Rahamies scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rahamies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Krenakore misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Krenakore misses the target.
Krenakore lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahamies takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rahamies takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rahamies misses with a hook. Krenakore ducked under it nicely. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Rahamies darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Krenakore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krenakore sets himself, and Rahamies steps forward looking for the clinch! Krenakore avoids it this time.
Krenakore looks to land a right hand but Rahamies moved out of range.
Rahamies appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rahamies misses with a hook
letting Krenakore counter with a right hand.
Rahamies fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick there by Rahamies.
Rahamies darts in trying to clinch
and Krenakore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rahamies shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Krenakore throws the left hand but Rahamies avoids the punch easily.
Rahamies throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Krenakore misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Krenakore there.
Rahamies connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Krenakore avoids the head kick by Rahamies.
Krenakore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mengrire Krenakore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rahamies fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krenakore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krenakore cracks Rahamies with a right hand to the side of the head.
Krenakore on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rahamies tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Rahamies.
Rahamies takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krenakore lands a lovely overhand right.
Krenakore throws out a loose jab but Rahamies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahamies wants to counter with a clinch but Krenakore pushes him away.
Krenakore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rahamies looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rahamies pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rahamies pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Krenakore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krenakore looks to land a left hand but Rahamies moved out of range nicely.
Rahamies throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rahamies takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
A cross from Krenakore lands.#ROC#Rahamies is rocked!
Krenakore misses with a wild body shot.
Rahamies is still on wobbly legs! Can Krenakore finish him?
Krenakore misses the jab.
Rahamies seems to have recovered his senses.
Krenakore throws an overhand right that lands on Rahamies's shoulder, as Rahamies tries to avoid the shot.
Rahamies thumps Krenakore with a low kick.
Krenakore tries to move into range but Rahamies moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rahamies throws a nice outside leg kick.
Krenakore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Krenakore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Krenakore.
Krenakore walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rahamies.
Rahamies has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Krenakore throws a big shot that misses.
Rahamies throws a low kick but it's checked well by Krenakore.
Rahamies lands a right hook to the body.
Rahamies lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krenakore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Krenakore takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rahamies is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Krenakore throws a looping overhand right but Rahamies ducks down to avoid it.
Rahamies throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krenakore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rahamies ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krenakore misses the shot to the body.
Krenakore misses with a wild combination.
Rahamies is looking to slow Krenakore down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rahamies. That's going to slow Krenakore down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rahamies. Krenakore shrugs it off though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rahamies.
Krenakore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rahamies can pounce on him.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mengrire Krenakore.
Well Rahamies 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: HZN 17 Harris V Rutger
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Cartwright.
A head kick misses from Durant.
Durant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Durant clobbers Cartwright with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Durant has taken the fight to the clinch.
Durant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cartwright swings wildly with an uppercut but Durant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Durant.
Durant landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Conrad Cartwright has been cut.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.
Durant is working Cartwright over against the cage.
Cartwright takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durant taking a breather.
Durant using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Durant lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Cartwright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright is trying to push Durant away but Durant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Durant landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Durant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Cartwright wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Durant has him pressed against the cage.
Durant connects with a knee to the head.
Durant pushes Cartwright back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Durant scores with a hook to the body.
Durant lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Durant lands with a light punch inside.
Durant scores with a shoulder strike.
Durant slows down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Durant.
Durant unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Durant.
Durant lands a body punch in the clinch.
Durant gets through Cartwright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Durant stalling the fight. #T2#
Durant lands a right hand.
Durant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Durant dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cartwright throws a head punch that misses.
Durant using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #KD2#
Durant drops Cartwright with a big knee straight up the middle! Cartwright is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Cartwright is rocked!
BAM! Durant delivers a spinning backfist that drops Cartwright like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Davonte Durant!
An out of breath Davonte Durant thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Conrad Cartwright was interviewed post fight and said 'The Cartwright Curse strikes again! The Powers that be just won't allow it apparently.'.

Event: HZN 17 Harris V Rutger
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Wallace shoots in looking for a takedown. Harvey tries to sprawl out of it but Wallace keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harvey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wallace is defended easily by Harvey.
Wallace displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harvey throws out the jab.
Wallace shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harvey defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice sprawl there from Harvey as Wallace shoots in.
Harvey slaps away a takedown attempt from Wallace, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wallace back to the cage. Harvey follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Harvey stuffs the takedown attempt from Wallace. Wallace gets slowly back to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Harvey misses.
Harvey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Wallace tries for a takedown but Harvey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harvey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harvey wants it to stay on the feet.
Harvey scores with a nice head shot.
Wallace darts in looking for a takedown but Harvey gets double underhooks and turns Wallace into the cage.
Harvey digs a right hand into Wallace's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wallace's gas tank.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Harvey lands with a short shot to the head.
Harvey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harvey lands a shoulder strike.
Harvey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harvey.
Harvey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wallace.
Harvey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wallaces head.
Harvey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harvey fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Harvey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alec Harvey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harvey connects with the punch.
Harvey thuds his right hand into Wallace's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Wallace shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2#
Harvey trying to control here. #SUB2#
Harvey looking for submissions off his back.
Wallace landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Harvey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wallace pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Harvey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wallace is looking to take a break and control but Harvey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wallace performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3##SUB#
Wallace is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wallace wants to work for an arm triangle but Harvey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Harvey actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Harvey actively working from the bottom here.
Wallace wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harvey keeps working.
Wallace wants to free his trapped foot but Harvey is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wallace is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Wallace is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Harvey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wallace pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harvey is looking to control Wallace's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harvey avoid being mounted?
Harvey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harvey is not content to let Wallace control the position.
Harvey trying to control here.
Harvey has hold of Wallace's hands but Wallace slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alec Harvey dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wallace slips a jab from Harvey.
Wallace shoots and misses
and Harvey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alec Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harvey staying out of range there.
Harvey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Harvey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wallace's hands.
Harvey lands a jab-cross combination.
Harvey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wallace closes the distance and clinches up with Harvey, looking for a takedown. Wallace pushes Harvey against the cage but Harvey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harvey connects with a nice looking jab.
Wallace shoots in looking for a takedown but Harvey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wallace's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harvey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good exchange - Harvey coming out on top.
Harvey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wallace at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace fails with a takedown attempt.
Harvey scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wallace doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harvey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wallace dives in and grabs Harvey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harvey pushes down on Wallace's head and hops out.#T1#
Wallace tries for a takedown but Harvey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harvey throws out a counter right but Wallace avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch lands to the side of Wallace 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wallace moves forwards but Harvey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wallace on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wallace is defended easily by Harvey.
Wallace takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Harvey lands with an overhand left.
Wallace with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harvey counters with a stiff right hand.
Harvey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wallaces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wallace takes one to the side of the head.
Wallace shoots for a double leg takedown but Harvey sprawls well. He's pushed Wallace's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harvey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wallace takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A right-left combo lands from Harvey.
A jab from Harvey finds it's way through Wallace's defenses. #T2#
Harvey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harvey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alec Harvey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harvey lands with an uppercut that bounces Wallace off the cage and back into range.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harvey but Harvey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wallace misses with a takedown
enabling Harvey to counter with a crisp jab.
Harvey stuffs the takedown attempt from Wallace. Wallace gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harvey! But no joy.
Wallace walks into a stiff left hand from Harvey.
Danga de danga de dang - Harvey scores with a four punch combination!
Nice shot lands for Harvey.
Wallace takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harvey throws a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Harvey both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#Wallace is rocked!
Harvey might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Harvey stuffs the takedown attempt from Wallace. Wallace gets slowly back to his feet.
Harvey pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wallace back to the cage. Harvey follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Oh Wallace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Harvey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wallace in his tracks.
Harvey closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Wallace! Harvey dives in looking to finish! Wallace is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alec Harvey!
A victorious Alec Harvey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#1055 River v Hanson
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Saetang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saetang throws a series of punches but Christie moves out of range.
Christie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Christie misses with a hook
and Saetang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Saetang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saetang throws a sloppy head kick and Christie moves out of range easily.
Saetang throws out a leg kick but Christie moves out of range and Saetang only half commits.
Saetang takes a swing at Christie's ribcage but misses.
Saetang defending well as Christie loads up on a big left hand.
Christie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saetang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Christie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saetang throws a sloppy head kick and Christie moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Christie takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saetang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saetang is looking to break free of the clinch but Christie has double underhooks.
Saetang is trying to break free.
Saetang tries to circle away but Christie has him pinned against the cage.
Saetang wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Saetang tries to break free but Christie pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Christie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Christie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Saetang up against the cage.
Christie lands an uppercut.
Saetang is trying to force a seperation but Christie has the dominant position.
Christie has Saetang pressed against the cage, preventing Saetang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Christie tightens his grip and picks Saetang up, before dumping him to the ground. Saetang manages to land in guard.
Christie trying to control but Saetang is working from the bottom.
Saetang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christie.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Christie working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Christie is in close to Saetang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Christie is looking to work some ground and pound but Saetang has wrist control.
Christie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Saetang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Christie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saetang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Christie throws a strike but Saetang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Saetang trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom.
Saetang throwing strikes from guard but Christie blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christie seems keen to control Saetang's posture.
Christie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saetang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christie is keeping the position for now.
Saetang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Saetang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saetang being controlled here momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Christie blocks a head kick by Saetang.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Christie! But no joy.
Saetang tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saetang throws a hook but Christie blocks it.
Christie lands with an uppercut that bounces Saetang off the cage and back into range.
Kittisak Saetang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Saetang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saetang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Christie. That snapped Saetang's head back.
Christie throws a jab but it's blocked by Saetang.
Saetang throws a big shot that misses.
Saetang throws a body shot but no joy.
Saetang throws a head kick but Christie moves out of range. #CL2#
Christie moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Saetang's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Saetang manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Christie closes the distance and clinches.
Saetang can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Christie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Saetang clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Saetang is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Can Saetang hold on?! Christie is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kittisak Saetang will probably get the nod.
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#
Christie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saetang throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Christie counters with a single leg into guard. Saetang didn't expect that.
Christie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Saetang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christie.
Christie throws a big elbow that misses.
Christie is looking to work some ground and pound but Saetang has wrist control.
Christie throws an elbow that misses. Saetang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Christie's guard. Nice move by Saetang!#REVR#
Christie looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saetang stopping the sweep attempt from Christie.
Christie pulls Saetang in to control the position.
Christie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saetang trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom. #T1#
Christie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saetang.
Christie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Christie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Christie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Saetang trying to control but Christie is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Christie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saetang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Christie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saetang wants to get back to striking at distance but Christie won't allow it.
Saetang wants to get back to striking at distance but Christie won't allow it.
Saetang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saetang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Christie has him pressed against the cage.
Saetang is trying to push Christie away but Christie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Christie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kittisak Saetang is winning the standup battle so far.
Saetang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christie.
Christie throws a hook to the side of Saetang's head but Saetang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A combination from Saetang does no damage. #CL2#
Christie pushes Saetang up against the cage in a clinch.
Christie throws a punch but it's blocked by Saetang. #BC2#
Christie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christie lands a glancing blow to the side of Saetang's head.
Christie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Christie misses with an uppercut. Saetang saw that one coming.#T3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Saetang!
Saetang scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Saetang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Christie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saetang momentarily.
Christie scores with a jab.
Christie looks to land a right hand but Saetang moved out of range.
Saetang misses with a head kick.
Saetang throws a hook to the side of Christie's head but Christie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saetang.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saetang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Christie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Christie prevents Saetang from breaking the clinch.
Saetang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Christie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saetang's efforts to push away.
Christie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Christie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saetang backwards. #BC#
Saetang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kittisak Saetang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Christie blocks a head kick by Saetang.
Christie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saetang falls off balance throwing a combination
and Christie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Christie throws a lazy right hand but Saetang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saetang throws a head kick that misses.
Christie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Christie.
Saetang throws a head kick that misses.
Christie looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Christie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saetang is not content to let Christie control the position.
Christie scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Saetang to see if he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Steven Christie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jab by Christie.#CL2#
Christie closes the distance and pushes Saetang back into the cage.
Saetang is looking to break free of the clinch but Christie has double underhooks.
Saetang is trying to break the clinch but Christie is controlling him.
Christie is working for takedown but Saetang is calmly controlling the position for now.
A frustrated look appears on Saetang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Christie keeps control of Saetang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Christie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Christie prevents Saetang from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Saetang breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saetang.
Christie defending well as Saetang loads up on a big left hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Saetang crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Christie - the referee stops the clock and Saetang gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Christie. Saetang manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Saetang connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Steven Christie has been cut.
Saetang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Saetang misses.
Christie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Christie lands a jab.
Saetang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Christie misses with a straight left.
Christie blocks a head kick by Saetang.
Christie tries to counter by closing the distance.
Christie throws a hook to the side of Saetang's head but Saetang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saetang is looking for a counter combo.
Saetang lands a jab-cross combination.
Saetang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Christie misses the target. #CL2#
Christie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Saetang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saetang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christie is looking to clinch.
Saetang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Christie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Christie as he connects with a hook.
Christie avoids the head kick by Saetang. #T2#
Christie lands with a straight right. Saetang didn't see that one coming.
Saetang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Some wild striking there from Saetang.
A punch lands to the side of Saetang 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#Saetang is rocked!
Christie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh Saetang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saetang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christie rattles Saetang with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Saetang tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Christie dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Saetang stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Steven Christie!
Steven Christie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BE 7: Smithers vs Kowalski
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1#
Kowalski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kowalski scores with a jab. Smithers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smithers moves out of range of the strikes.
Kowalski lands with a shot to the body.
Kowalski dodges the punch combination from Smithers.
Kowalski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Kowalski.
Smithers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kowalski at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Kowalski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smithers doesn't seem phased though.
Smithers seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kowalski lands a jab to Smithers's midsection.
Smithers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kowalski doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Smithers walks into a straight right hand from Kowalski.
The fighters circling - Smithers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smithers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Kowalski.
Kowalski misses with a straight left. #T1#
Kowalski looks to land a right hand but Smithers moved out of range.
Smithers lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Peter Kowalski has been cut.
Smithers misses with a looping right.
And Kowalski tries to counter it with a takedown but Smithers pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smithers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalski moves away.
Smithers misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Kowalski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kowalski.
Smithers controlling the position.
Kowalski throws a big right hand that misses.
Kowalski trying to control but Smithers is working from the bottom.
Kowalski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smithers is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kowalski wants to control but Smithers passes easily into half guard.
Kowalski is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Smithers takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kowalski moves into full guard.
Kowalski trying to control the position.
Smithers trying to control but Kowalski is working from the bottom.
Smithers wants to stand but Kowalski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kowalski managing to control the position. #T3#
Kowalski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smithers controls the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smithers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kowalski's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Smithers drops his hands momentarily and Kowalski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kowalski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smithers.
A big right from Kowalski misses. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smithers slips a straight right by Kowalski.
Donk. Kowalski catches Smithers right on the button with a cross.
Smithers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smithers ducks under a wild hook from Kowalski.
Kowalski looks to land a left hand but Smithers moved out of range nicely.
Smithers was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smithers throws a right and a left that Kowalski avoids nicely.
Smithers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kowalski cracks a nice hook into Smithers's ribs.
Kowalski throws out a loose jab but Smithers uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Smithers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kowalski doesn't seem phased though.
Smithers misses with a body shot.
Smithers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalski feints the counter takedown.
Kowalski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kowalski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smithers.
It looked like Smithers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kowalski throws the left hand but Smithers avoids the punch easily.
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Smithers.#T5#
A jab lands there for Kowalski.
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Smithers.
Smithers defending well as Kowalski loads up on a big left hand.
Smithers throws a jab but it's blocked by Kowalski.
Kowalski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smithers defends it well.
Kowalski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Smithers.
Smithers throws an overhand right that lands on Kowalski's shoulder, as Kowalski tries to avoid the shot.
Smithers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalski.
Smithers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smithers is looking to counter punch.
Kowalski misses the jab.
Kowalski's corner calls for a 1-2. Kowalski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kowalski might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smithers cracks Kowalski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Kowalski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kowalski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smithers on the side of the head.
Kowalski misses with a straight left.
Kowalski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T6#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kowalski swings for the body but Smithers moves out of range.
A slow jab from Kowalski misses its intended target.
Kowalski loads up on a big right hand but Smithers slips the punch.
Kowalski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Kowalski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smithers throws the kick towards the body but Kowalski avoids it.
Smithers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kowalski momentarily.
Kowalski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smithers had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Smithers loads up on a big right hand but Kowalski slips the punch.#KD#
Smithers lands a big uppercut and Kowalski crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kowalski looks OK. Smithers waves Kowalski back to his feet!#ROC#Kowalski is rocked!
Kowalski loads up on a big right hand but Smithers slips the punch.
Kowalski is still on wobbly legs! Can Smithers finish him?
Kowalski fails to land with a series of punches.
Smithers throwing a counter right hand but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
Smithers cracks Kowalski with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Kowalski falls to his knees and Smithers doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlton Smithers!
Carlton Smithers retains his heavyweight title!
Carlton Smithers thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HC GRAP 17
Date: Apr 16, 2024

171 cm
28 yrs
160 lbs

174 cm
33 yrs
160 lbs

Water

Wong

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Hot Water! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Ty Wong!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Water gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Water wants a takedown.
Water is trying to drag Wong to the mat but Wong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Water wants to take the fight to the mat but Wong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hot Water. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Water is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Water pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Water clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Water is working for takedown but Wong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Water has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Water is looking for a takedown.
Water changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wong fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Water moves into the clinch successfully.
Water tries to score a body lock takedown but Wong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Water is looking to take this one to the mat.
Water tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wong gets underhooks to prevent Water's takedown attempt.
Water has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wong after a bit of a struggle.
Water is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wong pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Wong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Water.
Water is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wong is trying to drag Water to the mat but Water just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Water can't get the takedown.
Water goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wong prevents it.
Water stops a takedown attempt from Wong.
Water wants a takedown.
Wong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Water gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Water drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Water prevents a takedown attempt there. #T3#
Water drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wong gets underhooks to prevent Water's takedown attempt.
Water is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wong is defending well.
Wong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Water pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hot Water is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Water closes the distance and pushes Wong back into the cage.#T4#
Water is working for takedown but Wong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Water looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Water drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Water wants to take the fight to the mat but Wong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wong is trying to drag Water to the mat but Water just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Water changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wong fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Water has Wong up against the cage in a clinch. #T5#
Water looking for a takedown.
Water changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wong fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Water rushes Wong and presses him up against the cage.#T6#
Water changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Water tries to clinch but Wong moves out of range.
Wong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Water defends it well.#CL#
Water clinches.
Water wants to take the fight to the mat but Wong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wong tries for a takedown but Water manages to get underhooks.
Water tries for a takedown. No joy.
Water is trying to drag Wong to the mat but Wong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Water has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wong after a bit of a struggle.
Water tries to score a body lock takedown but Wong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T7##TD2#
Wong turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Water (0) vs (4) Wong
Water seems a little lost for a moment, as Wong dominates the positioning.
Water is trying to control Wong's posture but Wong avoids it.
Wong in the domination position with Water hanging on.
Water is trying to improve his position.#T8#
Water is not content to let Wong control the position.
You can see the frustration on Water's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wong tries to move into full mount but can't pass Water's legs. #T9#
Wong in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wong trying to control the position but Water is working away.
Wong tries to move to mount but Water blocks the move with his legs. #T10#
Water looking for a sweep but Wong has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Water (0) vs (6) Wong
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Water is looking to improve his position but Wong isn't that keen on the idea.
Water tries to hold on but Wong postures up.
Wong content just to control the position here. #T11#
Water tries to lock up and control but Wong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Water is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wong content just to control the position here.
It looks like Wong might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T12#
Water tries to reverse the position but Wong maintains control.
Water sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wong trying to pass the guard but Water defending well.
Water gets back to full guard. #T13#
Wong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Water is trying to keep Wong in close. #T14#
Water pulls Wong in close to prevent any damage.
Wong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Water not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wong wins on points by 6 to 0.
After the big win, Ty Wong made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hawaii Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: STRIKE! 10
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Chai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turnik slips under a jab from Chai.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chai.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
and Turnik counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Chai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turnik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Turnik falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chai counters with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Turnik missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boban Turnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turnik connects with a single shot there.
A swing and a miss from Turnik.
Turnik missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turnik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Turnik throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnik.
It looked like Chai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turnik.
Turnik throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Chai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Turnik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Chai misses.
Chai slips a straight right by Turnik.
Chai misses with a hook.
Chai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turnik throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai cracks Turnik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Turnik throws out a loose jab but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turnik.
Turnik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chai has time to react.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnik.
Turnik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turnik might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Turnik moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chai, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Chai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turnik lands with a hook. Chai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turnik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Turnik missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai slips a straight right by Turnik.
Turnik just misses with a punch to the body.
Turnik throws a series of punches but Chai avoids them all with ease.
Chai closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#That has opened up Boban Turnik's cut even more.
Turnik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chai scores with a leg kick.
Turnik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turnik looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Chai connects with a jab.
Turnik is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Chai had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Turnik works the jab nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Chai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turnik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Turnik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turnik slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bronze Bomber Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Turnik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turnik misses with the combination.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Turnik's shoulder, as Turnik tries to avoid the shot.
Bronze Bomber Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turnik. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Turnik throws out a counter right but Chai avoids it with no problem.
Turnik misses with a double jab.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Turnik moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Turnik misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Chai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turnik looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Turnik moved out of range nicely.
Turnik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turnik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Chai throws the left hand but Turnik avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Turnik looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
A combination from Chai does no damage.
Turnik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turnik's head.
Chai defending well as Turnik loads up on a big left hand.
Turnik cracks Chai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turnik with a hook.
Turnik moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Chai misses.
Turnik connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turnik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turnik misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai throws a leg kick that misses.
Chai avoids the body shot from Turnik.
A slow jab from Turnik misses its intended target.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Chai. #T2#
Chai punishes Turnik's body with a nice straight punch.
Turnik misses with a looping left.
Turnik misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Turnik misses.
Turnik throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turnik misses with an uppercut.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai slips a straight right by Turnik.
Turnik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turnik connects with a crisp jab.
Turnik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turnik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turnik throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Turnik slips a straight right by Chai.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turnik! But no joy.
Turnik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Turnik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turnik looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Turnik throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turnik throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Boban Turnik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Turnik.
Turnik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A leg kick checked by Turnik.
Turnik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai slips a straight right by Turnik.
Chai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turnik. Turnik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chai tries a low kick but Turnik avoids it.
Turnik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turnik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turnik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Turnik.
Turnik misses with an uppercut. Chai saw that one coming.
Turnik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turnik.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Chai misses.
Turnik tests Chai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turnik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turnik takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#The cut above Boban Turnik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turnik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Turnik scores with a nice head shot.
Turnik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Turnik takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turnik misses with a straight left.
Turnik throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Chai scores with a shot to the body.
Turnik throws a nice looking combination but Chai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chai connects with the punch.
Turnik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
Chai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Turnik's shoulder, as Turnik tries to avoid the shot.
Turnik has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turnik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chai swings widly with a right hand
and Turnik counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turnik has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.
Chai throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#Boban Turnik's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turnik.
Turnik on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Turnik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Chai slips a jab from Turnik.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnik.
Turnik checks a low kick from Chai.
Turnik's corner calls for a 1-2. Turnik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slow jab from Turnik misses its intended target.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Turnik.
Chai misses with a hook. Turnik ducked under it nicely.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Chai lands.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bronze Bomber Chai!
Bronze Bomber Chai retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Bronze Bomber Chai 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: HZN 16 Marek v Covington II
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
A big right from Korolev misses.
Korolev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Egyptian.
We've been told by Egyptian's head coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Egyptian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Korolev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Egyptian defending well as Korolev loads up on a big left hand.
Korolev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Egyptian is able to avoid easily.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korolev checks a leg kick.
Korolev slips under a jab from Egyptian.
Korolev defending well as Egyptian loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Korolev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Egyptian is looking to chop away at Korolev's legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Korolev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Korolev misses.
Donk. Korolev catches Egyptian right on the button with a cross.
Egyptian lands a leg kick that knocks Korolev off balance momentarily.
Egyptian throws a big shot that misses.
Egyptian misses the shot to the body.
Egyptian lands a high kick! #T1#
Egyptian throws an off balance right hand
and Korolev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Horus Egyptian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korolev misses with a straight right.
Korolev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Korolev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Egyptian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Egyptian with a nice calf kick.
Korolev connects with a crisp jab.
Korolev 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.
Egyptian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Egyptian checks a leg kick nicely.
Korolev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Egyptian.#CL#
Egyptian has Korolev up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Egyptian fails to land.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Egyptian obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egyptian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Egyptian'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.
Korolev blocks an uppercut. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Korolev.
Egyptian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Korolev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Korolev blocks an uppercut.
Korolev tries to work over Egyptian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Korolev swings wildly with an uppercut but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egyptian throws a punch but it's blocked by Korolev.
Egyptian gets through Korolev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Korolev misses with the head strike.
Korolev blocks an uppercut.
Egyptian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Egyptian lands with a light punch inside.
Egyptian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Egyptian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Korolev blocks a body shot from Egyptian.
A short right from Korolev on the inside. #T3#
Korolev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Korolev lands an uppercut.
Egyptian gets through Korolev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Egyptian.
Korolev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Korolev.
Egyptian has a couple of punches blocked by Korolev.
Egyptian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Korolev is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Egyptian fails to land.
Egyptian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Korolev blocks it with crossed arms.
Korolev misses with a punch to the body.
Korolev is leaning against Egyptian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Egyptian blocks a body shot from Korolev.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Korolev as Egyptian tries to tie him up.
Korolev lands with a light punch inside.
Korolev managing to block the knees to the body from Egyptian. #T4#
Korolev swings wildly with an uppercut but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Egyptian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Egyptian lands with a light punch inside.
Egyptian landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Korolev.
Egyptian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Korolev.
Korolev misses with the head strike.
Korolev misses with some punches.
Egyptian holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Korolev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking cross lands there for Korolev.
Korolev throws a jab when Egyptian was well out of range.
Egyptian throwing a counter right hand but Korolev manages to avoid it.
Korolev throws a nice looking combination but Egyptian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick by Egyptian misses
and Korolev counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Korolev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev'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#
Egyptian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Korolev.
Alexander Korolev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Egyptian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Korolev lunges at Egyptian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Egyptian's hand.
Nice jab there from Egyptian.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korolev. Egyptian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Egyptian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Korolev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Egyptian connects with a single shot there.
Egyptian thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Korolev! But no joy.
Egyptian lands a right hook to the body.
Egyptian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Korolev looks to score with a jab to the body but Egyptian is just out of range.
Egyptian is looking to land body kicks.
Korolev lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Egyptian misses the jab.
Egyptian looks to land a right hand but Korolev moved out of range.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Egyptian. That's going to slow Korolev down.
Korolev 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.
Korolev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Korolev lands a jab to the head.
Egyptian takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Egyptian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Korolev checks it well.
Korolev scores with a leg kick.
Korolev swinging wildly here.
Egyptian swings widly with a right hand
and Korolev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Korolev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Korolev scoring well with a low kick there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egyptian connects with a looping right hand.
Korolev throws a leg kick which misses Egyptian's front leg but catches the back leg as Egyptian tries to avoid it.
Egyptian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Korolev's sensitive parts.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut. Korolev saw that one coming.#T2#
Egyptian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Egyptian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Egyptian throws a sloppy head kick and Korolev moves out of range easily.
Korolev with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Egyptian moves into the clinch.
A short left from Egyptian.
Egyptian misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Korolev. #BC#
Egyptian breaks from the clinch.
Korolev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Egyptian is out of range.
Korolev scores with a leg kick.
Korolev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Egyptian throws a front kick aimed at Korolev's knee but Korolev avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Korolev. That's going to slow Egyptian down.
A clash of legs there as Korolev blocks the low kick.
Korolev unleashes a big counter combination but Egyptian bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Korolev checks the leg kick.
Korolev feints a counter leg kick.
Egyptian doesn't manage to clinch there - Korolev circles away. #T3#
Egyptian slips under a jab.
Korolev avoids the head kick by Egyptian.
Korolev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Egyptian has managed to clinch.
Korolev throws a head punch that misses.
Egyptian blocking some punches.
Egyptian trying to stall but Korolev improves his position.
Egyptian has a couple of punches blocked by Korolev.
Horus Egyptian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Egyptian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Korolev backwards.
Korolev lands with a short shot to the head.
Korolev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Korolev.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korolev.
Egyptian wants to get back to striking at distance but Korolev won't allow it.
Come on Egyptian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Korolev avoiding damage as Egyptian throws knees to the body. #T4#
Egyptian letting Korolev take a breather here.
Egyptian scores with a shot to the side of Korolev's head.
Egyptian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Egyptian is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Egyptian working aggressively here.
Korolev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Korolev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Egyptian's elbow.
A short uppercut from Egyptian.
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!
Korolev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards.
Korolev slows down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Korolev misses with a punch to the body.
Egyptian prevents a body shot from Korolev.
Korolev can't find room to land a body shot as Egyptian controls the action.
Egyptian displaying some good clinch control by pressing Korolev up against the cage.
Egyptian wants to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander Korolev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev'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#
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses.
Horus Egyptian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Korolev dips to his left and cracks Egyptian with an uppercut!
Egyptian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Egyptian throws a body punch but Korolev moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Korolev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Korolev takes one to the chin there.
Egyptian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Egyptian throws a solid leg kick but Korolev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Egyptian.
Korolev throws out a counter right but Egyptian avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick from Egyptian misses.
Egyptian tries a low kick but Korolev avoids it.
Korolev tries to land a front kick but Egyptian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Korolev throws a sloppy head kick and Egyptian moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egyptian throws a body kick that misses
and Korolev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Egyptian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Korolev on the side of the head.
Korolev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egyptian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Korolev backs away, Egyptian returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Korolev connects with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Egyptian throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Egyptian throws an overhand right that lands on Korolev's shoulder, as Korolev tries to avoid the shot.
Korolev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Egyptian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Korolev.
Egyptian lunges at Korolev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Korolev's hand.
Korolev lands a head shot.
A clash of legs there as Korolev blocks the low kick.
Egyptian throws a head kick but Korolev moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Korolev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Korolev moves away from the strike by Egyptian.
Korolev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Egyptian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Egyptian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Korolev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Korolev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Korolev checks a low kick from Egyptian.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Egyptian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Egyptian's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Korolev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The referee is keeping an eye on Egyptian - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Egyptian working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Korolev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Egyptian lands a nice knee to the body.
Korolev scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Korolev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Egyptian takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Egyptian with a nice calf kick.
A slow jab from Egyptian misses its intended target.
Korolev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Egyptian looks to land a body kick but Korolev moved away.
Korolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Egyptian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Korolev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Korolev thumps Egyptian with a low kick.
A jab from Korolev misses. #T3#
Egyptian scores with a jab to the head.
Egyptian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korolev.
Korolev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Korolev moved away.
Korolev swats away the attempt to clinch by Egyptian.
Korolev looks to land a left hand but Egyptian moved out of range nicely.
Korolev scores with a decent looking hook.
Korolev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Egyptians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#Egyptian is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Horus Egyptian has been cut.
Egyptian looks to land a left hand but Korolev moved out of range nicely.
Korolev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Korolev feints and then cracks Egyptian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Egyptian down.
Korolev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Egyptian just misses with a punch to the body.
Korolev tries a quick counter leg kick but Egyptian is wise to it.
Egyptian throws a head kick that misses.
Korolev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korolev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Korolev swinging wildly here.
Korolev connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Korolev.
Korolev scores with a leg kick.
Korolev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Korolev moves out of range of the body kick.
Despite the aggression on Korolev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Egyptian throws out a leg kick but Korolev moves out of range and Egyptian only half commits.
Korolev moves away from the strike by Egyptian.
Korolev jabs Egyptian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Egyptian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Korolev doesn't seem phased though.
Korolev with the inside leg kick.
Egyptian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Korolev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Korolev 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Korolev!
A very excited looking Alexander Korolev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GAMMA#1053 Milo v Radu
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Young misses with a lunging right hand
and Thulani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Fred Young has been cut.
Thulani slips under a jab from Young.
A jab from Young finds it's way through Thulani's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Mandlenkosi Thulani has been cut.#KD2#
Young drops Thulani with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Thulani looks back up at him and smiles so Young waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Thulani misses its target.#KD2#
Young cracks Thulani with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Thulani looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Young finish him? #ROC2#Thulani is rocked!
Young misses with a lunging right hand
and Thulani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Young.
Thulani has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Young rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Thulani counters with a crisp one two that drops Young! Thulani thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Young to his feet! Young is in big trouble!
Thulani misses with a straight right.
Young throws a looping overhand right but Thulani ducks down to avoid it.
Thulani defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Young moves into the clinch successfully.
Young swings wildly with an uppercut but Thulani uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Thulani manages to break the clinch.
Young scores with a jab to the body.
Young looks to throw the jab but Thulani is out of range.
Young 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.#T1#
A head kick misses from Young.
A little feinted left hand from Thulani on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Thulani misses.
Young lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Young throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Young misses.
Fred Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thulani scores with a jab to the head.
Young swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Thulani tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thulani throws out a powerful jab.
Young might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Young throws the left hand but Thulani avoids the punch easily.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Thulani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thulani lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Young.
Thulani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Young in his tracks.
Thulani is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young misses with a body shot
and Thulani counters with a nice uppercut.
Young wants to clinch up but Thulani keeps it at a distance.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Young keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Young connects with a body shot.
Young slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Young misses.
Thulani swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thulani connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Young tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD2#
Young drops Thulani with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Thulani looks back up at him and smiles so Young waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Young works Thulani's body with a nice hook.
Young fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Thulani out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Fred Young!

Event: C293: Matsuzaka vs Diaz
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Nemkov looks to throw the jab but Garrett is out of range.
Garrett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nemkov manages to avoid it.
Garrett misses with a shot to the body
and Nemkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garrett tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nemkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nemkov throws a hook but Garrett avoids it easily.
Nemkov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nemkov wants it to stay on the feet.
Garrett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrett tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good exchange - Garrett coming out on top.
Garrett loads up on a big right hand but Nemkov slips the punch.
Garrett ducks under a wild hook from Nemkov.#T1#
Garrett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nemkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nemkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Nemkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garrett feinted with a counter takedown.
Garrett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garrett throws an off balance right hand
and Nemkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nemkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garrett.
Garrett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nemkov throws a big shot that misses.
Garrett throws a jab but it's blocked by Nemkov.
It seemed like Nemkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garrett throws out a powerful jab.
Garrett takes a swing at Nemkov's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Garrett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nemkov.
Nemkov throws a big shot that misses.
Nemkov throws a hook to the side of Garrett's head but Garrett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garrett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Nemkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nemkov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garretts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garrett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nemkov defending well as Garrett loads up on a big left hand.
Nemkov throws out a powerful jab.
Nemkov works the jab nicely.
Garrett missing with a left hand there. Nemkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nemkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eduradr Nemkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garrett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Garrett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nemkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrett.
Garrett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Nemkov throws a hook to the side of Garrett's head but Garrett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garrett is looking to clinch but Nemkov is avoiding it.
Garrett misses with a body punch
and Nemkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nemkov missing with a left hand there. Garrett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nemkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrett.
Garrett looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Garrett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nemkov slips under a jab.
Garrett looks to land a left hand but Nemkov moved out of range nicely.
Garrett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nemkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Garrett is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garrett. Nemkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garrett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nemkov doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Garrett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nemkov.
Nemkov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fighters circling - Nemkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garrett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garrett throws a sloppy body shot
and Nemkov counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nemkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garrett.
Nemkov defending well as Garrett loads up on a big left hand.
Garrett misses with a jab to the body
and Nemkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nemkov throws a shot from downtown. Garrett moves away and avoids it.
Garrett misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nemkov! But no joy.
Nemkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nemkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garrett misses with an uppercut
and Nemkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Bo Garrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garrett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garrett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eduradr Nemkov dominated that 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.#R2#
Garrett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nemkov's head.
Nemkov swings widly with a right hand
and Garrett counters with a left to the body.
Garrett misses with a hook
and Garrett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garrett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nemkov.
Nemkov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garrett's head.
Nemkov slips a jab from Garrett.
Nemkov throws out a counter right but Garrett avoids it with no problem.
Garrett missing with a left hand there. Nemkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nemkov! But no joy.
Garrett digs a good body shot into Nemkov's ribs.
Nemkov misses with a double jab.
Garrett feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett throws the left hand but Nemkov avoids the punch easily.
Nemkov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nemkov throws a shot from downtown. Garrett moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Garrett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garrett slips a jab from Nemkov.#T1#
Garrett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nemkov moves away.
Nemkov misses the jab.
Garrett stuns Nemkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Garrett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donk. Nemkov catches Garrett right on the button with a cross.
Nemkov throws the left hand but Garrett avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garrett. Nemkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garrett slips under a jab from Nemkov.
Nemkov misses with a straight right.
Garrett misses with a wild body shot.
Garrett misses with a hook. Nemkov ducked under it nicely.
Garrett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nemkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Nemkov lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garrett. Nemkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garrett throws a hook to the side of Nemkov's head but Nemkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nemkov jabs Garrett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garrett misses with a hook
and Nemkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nemkov connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#Garrett is rocked!
Garrett misses with a body shot.
Nemkov closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Garrett! Nemkov dives in looking to finish! Garrett is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eduradr Nemkov!
Eduradr Nemkov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C293: Matsuzaka vs Diaz
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Cortes slips a jab from Kosmanov.
Cortes defending well as Kosmanov loads up on a big left hand.
Kosmanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cortes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cortes throws a hook but Kosmanov avoids it easily.
Kosmanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cortes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov misses with a hook.
As Kosmanov tries to get set, Cortes tries to push him back and clinch up but Kosmanov manages to avoid the attempt.
Kosmanov throws a shot from downtown. Cortes moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Kosmanov throws the left hand but Cortes avoids the punch easily.
Cortes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cortes defending well as Kosmanov loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Cortes forces Kosmanov back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Kosmanov.
Cortes leaning against his opponent.
Cortes misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Kosmanov on the inside.
Cortes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kosmanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kosmanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kosmanov pushes Cortes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cortes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kosmanov's face. #BC2#
Kosmanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kosmanov lands with a right hand. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosmanov swings widly with a right hand
and Cortes counters with a series of strikes. Kosmanov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kosmanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kosmanov connects with a body shot.
Kosmanov throws a combination that misses
and Cortes counters with a body kick.
Cortes moves away from the strike by Kosmanov.
Kosmanov misses the jab.
Kosmanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Cortes is looking to clinch but Kosmanov is avoiding it.
Kosmanov misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Cortes.
Kosmanov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kosmanov loads up on a big right hand but Cortes slips the punch.
As Kosmanov tries to get set, Cortes tries to push him back and clinch up but Kosmanov manages to avoid the attempt.
Kosmanov misses with a low kick.
A jab from Kosmanov misses.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kosmanov. #T4#
Kosmanov throws a jab when Cortes was well out of range.
Cortes tries to clinch there but Kosmanov circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kosmanov! But no joy.
Cortes slips a jab from Kosmanov.
Cortes quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kosmanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cortes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kosmanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cortes counters with a two punch combo.
Kosmanov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cortes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cortes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kosmanov just manages to avoid it.
Cortes defending well as Kosmanov loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vladimir Kosmanov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kosmanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Cortes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kosmanov misses the body punch
and Cortes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kosmanov really felt that one!
Kosmanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut. Cortes saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Kosmanov misses its intended target.
Cortes appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cortes is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cortes avoids the body shot from Kosmanov.
Cortes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kosmanov throws out the jab.
Cortes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Cortes ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov looks for the body kick but Cortes saw that one coming.
Cortes wants to clinch.
Cortes lands a jab to the nose.
Vladimir Kosmanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kosmanov tries to bum rush Cortes with a series of wild strikes but Cortes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kosmanov misses with a hook. Cortes ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Cortes clinches up against the cage.
Cortes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kosmanov blocks it with crossed arms.
Cortes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kosmanov's elbow.
Good body shot from Cortes.
Kosmanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kosmanov working aggressively here.
Cortes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cortes lands a hook that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
Cortes scores a nice knee to the body.
Kosmanov is breathing heavily.
Kosmanov misses with the head strike.
Kosmanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Cortes has double underhooks. #T3#
Cortes working aggressively here.
Thiago Cortes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kosmanov takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cortes gets a clinch.
Cortes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cortes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kosmanovs head.
Our sources have told us that Cortes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cortes has Kosmanov pressed against the cage.
Cortes crunches a lovely knee into Kosmanov's ribcage.
Cortes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kosmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cortes.
Cortes lands a right hand.
Cortes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kosmanov takes a shot to the head.
Cortes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortes.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kosmanov 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.#T4#
Kosmanov avoiding damage as Cortes throws knees to the body.
Cortes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cortes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortes.
Kosmanov tries to break free but Cortes pushes him back against the cage.
Cortes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cortes as Kosmanov tries to tie him up.
Cortes lands a body shot.
Kosmanov has had enough of the clinch but Cortes keeps him there for the moment.
Cortes is trying to stall.
Kosmanov blocks a body shot from Cortes.
Cortes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kosmanov tries to break free but Cortes pushes him back against the cage.
Cortes lands with a right to the head.
Cortes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kosmanov backwards.
Kosmanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Cortes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cortes lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Cortes dominated that second round.
That's time! Cortes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Kosmanov misses its intended target.
Cortes moves out of range as Kosmanov strikes.
Cortes throws a big counter combination but Kosmanov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cortes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Kosmanov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cortes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cortes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Kosmanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cortes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws a leg kick but Cortes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kosmanov misses with an uppercut
and Cortes counters with a nice body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cortes!
Kosmanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cortes.
Kosmanov tries to score with a low kick but Cortes moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Cortes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kosmanov will feel that in the morning.
Cortes ducks under a wild hook from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cortes seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kosmanov swings widly with a right hand
and Cortes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cortes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kosmanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cortes works Kosmanov's body with a nice hook.
Kosmanov misses with a straight right. #T3#
Cortes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cortes slips under a jab.
Cortes slips under a jab.
Cortes seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kosmanov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cortes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kosmanov scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Cortes clinches up with Kosmanov and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Kosmanov misses with an elbow strike.
Kosmanov misses with a body punch.
Kosmanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Cortes keeps control of Kosmanov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kosmanov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kosmanov.
Cortes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cortes misses with a body punch.
Cortes struggles to land a body shot inside as Kosmanov controls his hands.
Cortes tries to work over Kosmanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cortes lands an uppercut.
Kosmanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kosmanov throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Kosmanov on the inside.
Cortes working aggressively here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cortes as Kosmanov tries to tie him up.
Cortes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kosmanov can do to turn this around?
Cortes is trying to maintain a safe position but Kosmanov gets an underhook and turns Cortes into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Kosmanov breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vladimir Kosmanov.
I think Kosmanov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: C294: Marley vs Torvik
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Akechi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akechi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akechi at a distance.
Akechi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Akechi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chai throws a hook but Akechi blocks it.
A shot to the body from Chai misses
and Akechi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sparks mma in the buildup to the fight.
A jab lands there for Chai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akechi staying out of range there.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Akechi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Akechi takes one on the button.#T1#
Chai throws a hook but Akechi avoids it easily.
Chai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Akechi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akechi is looking for the big counter here.
Chai throws a body punch but Akechi moves out of range.
And Akechi responds with a good body kick, but Chai manages to step out the way in time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Akechi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai scores with a jab.
Pinero Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akechi manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Akechi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chai's guard.
Chai seems keen to control Akechi's posture.#SU2#
Akechi stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
A lazy left from Chai finds it's target.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Akechi moved out of range nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Akechi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Akechi throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Akechi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akechi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Akechi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Chai misses with a shot to the body
and Akechi counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Akechi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Akechi slips a straight right by Chai.#T3#
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akechi moves away.
Donk. Chai catches Akechi right on the button with a cross.
Chai throws a body punch but Akechi moves out of range.
Akechi slips a straight right by Chai.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Akechi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akechi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chai with a body shot.
A big right from Chai misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Akechi misses.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD2#
Akechi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Akechi wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Akechi working some strikes from top position.#T4#
Chai has Akechi pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Akechi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Chai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Akechi slips a jab from Chai.
Chai misses with a few strikes there.
Akechi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Chai backing away here, and Akechi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Akechi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akechi moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Akechi moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pinero Chai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Chai throws the left hand but Akechi avoids the punch easily.
Akechi is looking for the big counter here.
Akechi lands a lovely overhand right.
A big right from Chai misses.
Chai throws a body punch but Akechi moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akechi! But no joy.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Akechi moved out of range.
Chai lands a slapping body shot.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Akechi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Akechi saw that one coming.
Akechi 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.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Akechi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akechi slips under a jab.
Akechi unleashes a big counter combination but Chai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chai looks to land a combination. Akechi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Akechi slips under a jab.
Akechi throws a counter combo.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Akechi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akechi has time to react.
Chai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Akechi closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Akechi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akechi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Akechi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Chai. #T2##CL2#
Akechi drives through and clinches with Chai against the cage.
Akechi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akechi backwards.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Akechi.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Akechi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akechi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Akechi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akechi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Chai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Akechi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Akechi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
and Akechi counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Akechi moves into the clinch.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai working aggressively here. #BC2#
Akechi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A cross from Akechi lands.
Chai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Akechi counters with a two punch combo.
Chai swinging wildly here.
Chai lands with a hook. Akechi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Akechi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akechi can do to turn this around?
Chai lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target.
Chai connects with a body shot.
Akechi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chai but Chai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Chai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akechi doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pinero Chai dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chai misses with a body shot.
Chai lands with a shot to the body.
Chai lands a slapping body shot.
Akechi slips a jab from Chai.
Nice jab there from Chai.
Chai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chai scores with a body shot.
Chai misses with a hook. Akechi ducked under it nicely.
Akechi throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Akechi gets a clinch.
Chai working aggressively here. #BC2#
Akechi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akechi counters with a three punch combo that has Chai backing up. Chai nods at Akechi to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Chai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Akechi back to the cage. Chai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Akechi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akechi 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 Chai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pinero Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Akechi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chai to the mat! Chai manages to get full guard.
Akechi trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akechi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chai trying to control the position here.
Chai continues to stall.
Akechi's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Chai is trying to control the position but Akechi postures up.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chai is controlling Akechi's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jubei Akechi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akechi tries to close the distance and clinch but Chai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akechi moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Akechi unleashes a big counter combination but Chai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akechi. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akechi defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
Jubei Akechi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Akechi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akechi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Akechi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akechi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chai lands a nice hook to Akechi's body. Akechi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akechi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Akechi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Akechi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chai throws a body punch but Akechi moves out of range.
Chai misses with an uppercut
enabling Akechi to counter with a crisp jab.
Akechi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pinero Chai is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Akechi ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akechi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Chai swings for the body but Akechi moves out of range.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Chai there.
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akechi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Pinero Chai has been cut.
Chai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chai misses the jab.
Chai throws a hook but Akechi blocks it.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Akechi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pinero Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chai, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinero Chai!
Our winner, Pinero Chai, 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: SYN 1066 Cruz vs Ocampo
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #TD2#
Redd is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hall's half guard.
Redd is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hall wants to improve his position but Redd is controlling well. #SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Redd there. #T1#
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. Redd connects with a nice short shot to Hall's temple. #SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hall wants to improve his position but Redd is controlling well.
Redd looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Redd trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Redd connects with a nice short shot to Hall's temple.
Redd lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Redd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Redd pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Redd moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hall.
Hall regains half guard.#SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Redd landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hall is pressing down on Redd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Redd from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hall is looking for a triangle but Redd pushes his legs off easily.
Redd makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Redd from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Hall is looking for a triangle here but Redd uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Redd cracks Hall with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hall manages to get back to half guard.
Hall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Redd pulls his head out easily.
Redd wants to free his trapped foot but Hall is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Redd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Hall looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Redd pushes past his half guard into mount!
Redd landing shots from mount.
Redd lands a heavy elbow.
Hall tries to reverse the position but Redd maintains control.
Redd trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Hall tries to reverse the position but Redd maintains control.
Hall gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Redd lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Redd landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Redd working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB2#
Redd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Redd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Redd trying to control from half guard but Hall is working away.
Hall is in trouble now - Redd has advanced to mount!
Redd sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kodiyak Redd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Redd shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hall manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Redd stands up over Hall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Redd passes into side control.
Hall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd trying to mount his opponent but Hall defends it.
Redd is nestled in close to Hall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Hall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Redd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Redd forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Redd passes to side control.
Redd scores with punches from side control.
Redd advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
Hall is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Redd.
Hall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Redd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redd connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redd prevents Hall from getting the reversal.#T3#
Hall manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Redd lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Redd is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Redd passes to side control.
Hall taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hall tries to buck Redd off but Redd is having none of it.#SUB2#
Redd tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Redd is working Hall over with some ground and pound from side control.
Redd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Redd passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hall!
Redd raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Hall manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Redd looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Redd is trying to control. Hall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hall has hold of Redd's hands but Redd slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kodiyak Redd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Hall moves out of range of the body kick from Redd.
Hall is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Redd.
Kodiyak Redd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Robbie Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Redd gets a takedown into half guard.
Hall wants to improve his position but Redd is controlling well. #SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Redd is trying to control the action in half guard but Hall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Redd looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Redd working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1##SUB2#
Redd is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Redd works his way into side control.
Hall takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Redd gets to mount! Hall was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hall bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Redd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robbie Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Redd keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Redd looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hall puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Redd trying to control but Hall postures up.
Redd regains full guard. Nicely done.
Redd keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Redd tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Hall trying to control but Redd is working from the bottom.
Redd has his hands on Hall's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Redd working for a triangle but Hall defends it easily. #SUB#
Hall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Redd looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Redd looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Redd! #REVB#
Hall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Redd off and has taken his back!#T4##SUB#
Hall is persistently looking for the submission but Redd is defending it well.
Hall gets his hands free as Redd looks to control.
Hall has the hooks in. Redd is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hall is trying to stick to Redd's back but Redd is turning into Hall. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hall's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Redd.#SUB#
Hall has an active guard here but Redd has managed to pass into half guard.
Redd wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Redd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hall has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Redd. Oh but Hall has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Redd goes limp - he's gone! Hall jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robbie Hall!
Robbie Hall bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#1052 Super v Wrecks
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Markkanen throws a solid leg kick but Dismantle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Markkanen.
Dismantle attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dismantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dismantle 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.
Dismantle throws a looping overhand right but Markkanen ducks down to avoid it.
Markkanen misses with a hook. Dismantle ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by Dismantle.
Dismantle defending well as Markkanen loads up on a big left hand.
Markkanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dismantle manages to avoid it.
Markkanen digs a good body shot into Dismantle's ribs.
A slow jab from Dismantle misses its intended target.
Odin Markkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markkanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Dismantle.
Markkanen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dismantle explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dismantle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD2#
Markkanen shoots in and gets a takedown into Dismantle's guard.

Dismantle is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Dismantle fails to land.
Dismantle tries a body shot but Markkanen blocks it. #TD2#
Markkanen drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Markkanen is trying to control the position but Dismantle postures up.
Dismantle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Dismantle stands and steps away. Markkanen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dismantle is looking to clinch but Markkanen is avoiding it.
Markkanen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Markkanen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dismantle pinned against the cage. Dismantle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Markkanen catches Dismantle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dismantle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dismantle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Markkanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Markkanen misses with a looping left.
Markkanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Dismantle is just out of range.
Dismantle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dismantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markkanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dismantle.
Dismantle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Markkanen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dismantle's head.
Markkanen misses the shot to the body.
Dismantle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markkanen throws out the jab. #T2#
Markkanen misses with a left hand
and Dismantle counters with a left to the body.
Dismantle misses with a looping right.
Dismantle throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Markkanen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dismantle tries to clinch there but Markkanen circles away.
Dismantle 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.
Markkanen with the counter takedown but Dismantle avoids it easily.
Markkanen misses with a left hand
and Dismantle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dismantle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Markkanen throws the left hand but Dismantle avoids the punch easily.
Markkanen with a nice cross.
Markkanen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dismantle bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Markkanen's head.
Dismantle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Markkanen in his tracks.
Dismantle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Markkanen.
Markkanen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Markkanen slips a jab from Dismantle.
Mickey Dismantle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markkanen with a jab.
Good shot there by Dismantle.
Markkanen thows a leg kick but Dismantle checks it
and Dismantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dismantle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Markkanen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Markkanen throws out a loose jab but Dismantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markkanen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dismantle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Markkanen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dismantle. Dismantle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Markkanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dismantle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dismantle throws an overhand right that lands on Markkanen's shoulder, as Markkanen tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Markkanen misses.
Nice defenses there by Dismantle.
Dismantle fires out a quick counter leg kick but Markkanen just manages to avoid it.
Dismantle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dismantle misses with a hook.
Dismantle tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Markkanen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Markkanen lands in his opponent's guard.
Dismantle keeping moving, preventing Markkanen from controlling successfully. #ES#
Dismantle uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dismantle checks a leg kick nicely.
Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dismantle.
Markkanen scores with a shot to the body.
Dismantle takes one to the side of the head.
Markkanen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dismantle misses with an uppercut.
Markkanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Markkanen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Dismantle drives through and clinches with Markkanen against the cage.
Dismantle struggles to land a body shot inside as Markkanen controls his hands.
Dismantle misses with a punch to the body.
Dismantle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dismantle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Markkanen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Markkanen pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Dismantle gets to his feet. Markkanen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dismantle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Markkanen.
Markkanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dismantle jabs Markkanen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Dismantle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mickey Dismantle will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Dismantle rushes Markkanen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Markkanen can't break the clinch.
Markkanen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Markkanen throws a head punch that misses.
Dismantle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dismantle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dismantle lands a right hand.
Dismantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Markkanen misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Markkanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Markkanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Dismantle has closed the distance and engaged Markkanen in a clinch.
Good body shot from Dismantle.
Markkanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hand to the body from Dismantle.
Dismantle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Markkanen's elbow. #BC2#
Markkanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dismantle misses with a looping left.
A big left from Markkanen misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markkanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dismantle.#T1#
The fighters circling - Dismantle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dismantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markkanen.
Markkanen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Markkanen connects with a leg kick.
Markkanen throws a right hand that Dismantle ducks under and follows up with a left that Dismantle also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Dismantle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Markkanen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dismantle throws the left hand but Markkanen avoids the punch easily.
Dismantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markkanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dismantle.
Dismantle scoring well with a low kick there.
Markkanen throws the left hand but Dismantle avoids the punch easily.
Markkanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dismantle throws a shot to the body.
Markkanen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dismantle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Markkanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dismantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Markkanen.
Markkanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dismantle moves away.
Dismantle defending well as Markkanen loads up on a big left hand.
Markkanen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dismantle tries to close the distance and clinch but Markkanen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dismantle looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Markkanen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dismantle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Markkanen throws a body punch but Dismantle moves out of range.
Dismantle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markkanen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dismantle pinned against the cage. Dismantle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No joy there for Dismantle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dismantle is looking to clinch.
Markkanen throws a lazy uppercut
and Dismantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Markkanen fails with a takedown attempt.
Dismantle throws a series of punches but Markkanen avoids them all with ease.
Markkanen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Markkanen throws a series of punches but Dismantle moves out of range.
Dismantle throws a chopping leg kick but Markkanen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Markkanen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Markkanen fails with the takedown
and Dismantle counters with a stiff right hand.
Mickey Dismantle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odin Markkanen.
Dismantle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Markkanen wants to slow Dismantle down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Dismantle fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Markkanen checks it well.
Markkanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dismantle was well out of range. Poor timing from Markkanen.
Markkanen checks the leg kick.
Markkanen throws a leg kick
letting Dismantle counter with a right hand.
Markkanen tried to score with a low kick but Dismantle checks it.
Markkanen with the inside leg kick.
Markkanen avoids the body shot from Dismantle.
A slow jab from Markkanen misses its intended target.
Markkanen misses with a body shot.
Dismantle tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Dismantle.
Nice cross by Markkanen.
Markkanen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dismantle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Dismantle misses.
Markkanen moves out of range of the leg kick from Dismantle.
Markkanen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dismantle lands a leg kick that knocks Markkanen off balance momentarily.
A jab from Dismantle misses.
A lazy left from Markkanen finds it's target.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dismantle throws a hook but Markkanen blocks it.
A big left from Dismantle misses.
Odin Markkanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markkanen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dismantle looks to throw the jab but Markkanen is out of range.
Markkanen staying out of range there.
Markkanen staying out of range there.
Markkanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dismantle looks to land a left hand but Markkanen moved out of range nicely.
Markkanen digs a good body shot into Dismantle's ribs.
Dismantle wants to clinch.
Dismantle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dismantle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Markkanen tests Dismantle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dismantle looks to land a left hand but Markkanen moved out of range nicely.
Dismantle throws a body punch but Markkanen moves out of range.
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 Mickey Dismantle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dismantle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Markkanen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Markkanen.
Dismantle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Markkanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dismantle misses with a low kick.
Markkanen loads up on a big right hand but Dismantle slips the punch.
Dismantle half committed to a counter leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Markkanen.
Dismantle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Markkanen. That did some damage!
Markkanen misses with a low kick. #CL#
Markkanen tries to keep at a distance but Dismantle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dismantle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dismantle gets through Markkanen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dismantle lands a left hand.
Markkanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Markkanen blocking some punches.
Dismantle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dismantle digs a right hand underneath Markkanen's ribcage. Markkanen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dismantle blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Dismantle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dismantle pushes Markkanen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dismantle.
A body shot lands from Dismantle.
Markkanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dismantle lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Markkanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dismantle throws a jab when Markkanen was well out of range.
Markkanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markkanen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dismantle slips under a jab from Markkanen.
Dismantle is looking to counter punch.
Markkanen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Markkanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Dismantle is just out of range.
Dismantle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Dismantle clinches.
Markkanen tries to break free but Dismantle pushes him back against the cage.
Markkanen misses with the head strike.
Dismantle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Markkanen misses with a punch on the inside.
Dismantle swings wildly with an uppercut but Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dismantle throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Markkanen breaks the clinch. #T2#
Dismantle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!#TD2#
Markkanen scores with a takedown into Dismantle's guard.

Dismantle scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Markkanen throws a leg kick but Dismantle checks it.
Dismantle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Markkanen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Markkanen tries a head kick but it misses.
Markkanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dismantle.
Dismantle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markkanen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dismantle staying out of range there.
Markkanen missing with a left hand there. Dismantle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Dismantle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Markkanen throws a low kick but Dismantle avoids it.
Dismantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markkanen.
Dismantle misses the shot to the body.
Markkanen works Dismantle's body with a nice hook.
Markkanen throws a body punch but Dismantle moves out of range.
Dismantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markkanen moves away.#T3#
Markkanen defending well as Dismantle loads up on a big left hand.
Dismantle punishes Markkanen's body with a nice straight punch.
Markkanen throws a head kick that misses.
Markkanen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Markkanen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dismantle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dismantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dismantle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dismantle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markkanen blocks a low kick nicely.
A big right from Markkanen misses.
Dismantle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a front kick aimed at Dismantle's knee but Dismantle avoids it well.
Markkanen lands with a shot to the body.
Dismantle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Markkanen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dismantle tries to clinch there but Markkanen circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markkanen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Markkanen with a jab.
Markkanen scores with a nice strike.
Dismantle tries to clinch up.
Dismantle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markkanen.
A nice side step and Markkanen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dismantle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Dismantle.
Dismantle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dismantle tries to clinch but Markkanen is having none of it.
A low kick lands for Markkanen.
Markkanen avoids the body shot from Dismantle.
Dismantle walks into a stiff left hand from Markkanen.
Markkanen cracks Dismantle with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markkanen throws a shot to the body.
Markkanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Dismantle misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Mickey Dismantle did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Dismantle lands a glancing blow to the side of Markkanen's head.
Markkanen throws a big shot that misses.
Markkanen slips a jab from Dismantle.
Markkanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dismantle moves away.
Dismantle tries to clinch up.
Dismantle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Dismantle has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dismantle fails to land.
Markkanen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dismantle backwards.
Dismantle can't find room to land a body shot as Markkanen controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dismantle.
Dismantle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dismantle misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dismantle misses with a punch to the body.
Markkanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Markkanen fails to land.
Dismantle misses with a body punch.
Dismantle misses with a punch on the inside.
Dismantle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Markkanen blocks an uppercut. #T1##TD2#
Markkanen successfully pulls guard.
Markkanen controls Dismantle momentarily but Dismantle frees himself. #SU#
Markkanen is working an open guard so Dismantle takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dismantle tries to work over Markkanen's front leg with a kick but Markkanen checks it.
Markkanen ducks under a wild hook from Dismantle.
Dismantle lands a nice looking body shot.
Dismantle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Markkanen misses the target.
Dismantle lands a jab to Markkanen's midsection.
Dismantle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Markkanen momentarily.
Markkanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dismantle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dismantle.
Markkanen looks to throw the jab but Dismantle is out of range.
Markkanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markkanen misses with a hook
and Dismantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Markkanen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dismantle misses with a straight right.
Dismantle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dismantle throws a lazy right hand but Markkanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Markkanen feints and then cracks Dismantle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dismantle down.
Markkanen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dismantle takes a swing at Markkanen's ribcage but misses.
Markkanen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Markkanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markkanen blocks a leg kick.
Markkanen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Markkanen cracks a nice hook into Dismantle's ribs.
Dismantle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Markkanen misses.
Dismantle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Markkanen cracks Dismantle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Markkanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dismantle.
Dismantle misses with a straight right.
Dismantle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Dismantle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dismantle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Dismantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Markkanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dismantle misses with a punch to the body.
Markkanen lands a right hand.
Markkanen misses with a body punch.
Dismantle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Markkanen can't break the clinch.
Dismantle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Markkanen.
Markkanen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dismantle throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Markkanen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dismantle.
Dismantle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Markkanen.#BC2#
Markkanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Markkanen throws out a loose jab but Dismantle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dismantle throws the kick towards the body but Markkanen avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dismantle. Markkanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dismantle 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.
Dismantle loads up on a big right hand but Markkanen slips the punch.#T4#
Markkanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dismantle manages to avoid it.
Markkanen connects with a right hand. Dismantle shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dismantle throws a leg kick but Markkanen checks it.
Markkanen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Markkanen moves out of range as Dismantle strikes.
Dismantle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dismantle defending well as Markkanen loads up on a big left hand.
Markkanen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dismantle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Markkanen misses with a hook. Dismantle ducked under it nicely.
Dismantle lands a jab to Markkanen's midsection.
Markkanen misses with a wild combination.
Markkanen slips a straight right by Dismantle.
Markkanen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Markkanen misses with a looping left.
Markkanen throws a leg kick
enabling Dismantle to counter with a crisp jab.
Markkanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mickey Dismantle will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Dismantle swings for the body but Markkanen moves out of range.
Odin Markkanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Markkanen misses.
Markkanen takes a swing at Dismantle's ribcage but misses.
Dismantle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Markkanen is looking to chop away at Dismantle's legs.
Dismantle just misses with a punch to the body.
Markkanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dismantle.
Nice defenses there by Dismantle.
A little feinted left hand from Dismantle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Markkanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Markkanen shoots in but Dismantle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Markkanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dismantle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markkanen checks the leg kick.
Markkanen misses the jab.
Dismantle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Markkanen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Markkanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dismantle.
Dismantle appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Markkanen lunges at Dismantle with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dismantle's hand.
Markkanen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T1#
Dismantle tries to close the distance and clinch but Markkanen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Markkanen throws a jab when Dismantle was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Markkanen, as that shot connected.
Dismantle with a nice calf kick.
Dismantle blocks a leg kick.
Markkanen misses with a straight right.
Markkanen throws a hook to the side of Dismantle's head but Dismantle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Markkanen keeps the fight on the outside.
Markkanen fails to land the takedown.
Markkanen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Markkanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Dismantle.
A low kick lands for Dismantle.
Markkanen misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Markkanen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Markkanen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dismantle is trying to stand back up but Markkanen is controlling him #T2#
Markkanen is nestled in close to Dismantle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markkanen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Markkanen stalling.
Markkanen thows a huge punch but Dismantle dodges it nicely.
Markkanen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Markkanen prevents Dismantle from standing back up.
Dismantle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Markkanen.
Dismantle tries to kick Markkanen off in order to stand up. Markkanen Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T3#
Markkanen scores with a couple of short elbows.
The strikes coming from Markkanen are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Markkanen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dismantle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Markkanen working the strikes but Dismantle uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Markkanen seems to be working for a kimura but Dismantle defends the submission attempt.
Markkanen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4##ES#
Dismantle kicks off Markkanen and gets to his feet.
Markkanen blocks a jab.
A low kick from Markkanen misses
and Dismantle counters with a stiff right hand.
Markkanen throws an overhand right that lands on Dismantle's shoulder, as Dismantle tries to avoid the shot.
Dismantle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dismantle wants to clinch.
Dismantle throws out a loose jab but Markkanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markkanen tries to score with a low kick but Dismantle moves his leg out of the way.
Dismantle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dismantle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dismantle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markkanen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dismantle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Markkanen throws a hook to the side of Dismantle's head but Dismantle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dismantle tests Markkanen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Markkanen tries to keep at a distance but Dismantle has taken the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Odin Markkanen.
I think Dismantle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mickey Dismantle!
Mickey Dismantle retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Mickey Dismantle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HC GRAP 16
Date: Apr 04, 2024

170 cm
42 yrs
139 lbs

171 cm
28 yrs
160 lbs

Shalit

Water

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Hot Water!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shalit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Water avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Water closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Shalit pulls guard effortlessly.
Shalit controls Water momentarily but Water frees himself.
Water stopping the sweep attempt from Shalit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shalit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Water wants to pass the guard but Shalit is keeping the position.#SUB#
Shalit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Shalit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Shalit is pulling down on Water's head to control his posture.
Water must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Water tries to free his leg and advance position but Shalit is retaining full guard.
Shalit keeping moving, preventing Water from controlling successfully.
Shalit trying to control the position here.
Shalit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Water trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Shalit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shalit pulls Water in close to prevent any damage.
Shalit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (0) Water
Shalit passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Water!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (5) vs (0) Water
Water wants to hold on but Shalit pushes him away.#T3#
Shalit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Water really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shalit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Shalit is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Shalit extends the arm and Water is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elazar Shalit!
Our winner, Elazar Shalit, 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: C291: Lehto vs Marley
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Garrett punishes Jukassa's body with a nice straight punch.
Garrett seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Garrett jabs at Jukassa's body.
Garrett lands a nice looking body shot.
Jukassa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Jukassa misses.
Jukassa ducks under a wild hook from Garrett.
Jukassa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Garrett just misses with a punch to the body.
Garrett thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Garrett pushes Jukassa up against the cage in a clinch.
Garrett throws a punch but it's blocked by Jukassa.
Jukassa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garrett blocks a body shot from Jukassa.
Garrett swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Jukassa breaks from the clinch.
Garrett throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Garrett throws a right hand that misses
and Jukassa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jukassa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garrett throws out the jab.
Garrett lands with a cross.
Jukassa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garrett.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukassa misses.
Garrett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Garrett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jukassa was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrett.
Garrett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jukassa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jukassa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jukassa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Garrett misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Jukassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jukassa ducks under a wild hook from Garrett.
Jukassa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garrett.
It seemed like Jukassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garrett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukassa moves away from the strike by Garrett.
Garrett misses with a body shot
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garrett throws a body punch but Jukassa moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jukassa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garrett throws a sloppy body shot
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garrett throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Garrett misses
and Jukassa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Nice shot lands for Garrett.
Garrett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukassa.
Garrett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Garrett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukassa moves away.
Garrett missing with a left hand there. Jukassa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukassa misses.
Garrett misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Garrett finds it's way through Jukassa's defenses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garrett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jukassa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jukassa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Garrett counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Garrett looks to land a left hand but Jukassa moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Jukassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garrett misses with a left hand
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Garrett misses
and Jukassa counters with a left to the body.
Garrett throws a jab when Jukassa was well out of range.
Jukassa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garrett misses the shot to the body.
Garrett misses with a left hand
and Jukassa counters with a nice body shot.
Bo Garrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garrett swings for the body but Jukassa moves out of range.
Jukassa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garrett.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jukassa! But no joy.
Jukassa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Garrett misses with a hook. Jukassa ducked under it nicely.
Jukassa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Garrett swings widly with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Garrett dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Garrett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukassa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bo Garrett is winning the standup battle so far.
Garrett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garrett looks to score with a jab to the body but Jukassa is just out of range.
Jukassa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Garrett throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Garrett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jukassa throws out a counter right but Garrett avoids it with no problem.
Jukassa slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukassa slips under a jab.
Jukassa throws out a counter right but Garrett avoids it with no problem.
Jukassa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garrett to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Garrett does it's job there.#T1#
Jukassa avoids the body shot from Garrett.
Jukassa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garrett with a body shot.
Garrett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Garrett misses the target.
It seemed like Jukassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jukassa avoids the body shot from Garrett.
Garrett throws an off balance right hand
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Jukassa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrett manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Garrett misses its target.
Garrett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garrett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Garrett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jukassa.
Garrett throws a lazy uppercut
and Garrett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Jukassa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garrett throws out the jab.
Jukassa is looking for the big counter here.
Jukassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garrett lands a nice hook to Jukassa's body. Jukassa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Garrett takes a swing at Jukassa's ribcage but misses.
Jukassa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jukassa keeps the fight on the outside.
Jukassa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garrett misses the shot to the body.
Jukassa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jukassa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garrett.
A nice side step and Jukassa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big left from Garrett misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrett throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Garrett clinches. #T3##BC2#
Jukassa breaks the clinch.
Garrett just misses with a punch to the body.
Garrett moves out of range of the strikes.
Garrett throws a hook to the side of Jukassa's head but Jukassa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garrett throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukassa misses.
A big right from Garrett misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jukassa! But no joy.
Garrett throws a jab when Jukassa was well out of range.
Garrett throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garrett throws a lazy uppercut
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Garrett wants to clinch.#T4#
Jukassa takes one to the side of the head.
Jukassa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garrett finds it's way round the side to connect with Jukassa's head.
Garrett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukassa manages to avoid it.
Jukassa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Jukassa.
Garrett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garrett throws a lazy right hand but Jukassa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Garrett dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jukassa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garrett.
Garrett misses with a hook to the body
and Jukassa counters with a nice body shot.
Garrett avoids the body shot from Jukassa.
Garrett darts in trying to clinch
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Garrett is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jukassa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garrett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garrett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Jukassa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Garrett misses with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a three punch combo that has Garrett backing up. Garrett nods at Jukassa to acknowledge the strikes.
Jukassa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jukassa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garrett, as that shot connected.
Garrett tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Garrett misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jukassa! But no joy.
A big left from Garrett misses.
Garrett looks to land a left hand but Jukassa moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukassa misses.
Garrett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zett Jukassa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Garrett misses with an uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Garrett misses with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jukassa avoids the body shot from Garrett.
Garrett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jukassa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garrett throws a big shot that misses.
Jukassa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jukassa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jukassa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Garrett.
Garrett throws a combination that misses
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garrett tries to clinch up but Jukassa circles away and keeps his distance.
Jukassa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bo Garrett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Garrett misses with a right hand
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garrett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jukassa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jukassa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garrett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Garrett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garrett cracks Jukassa with a good jab.
Garrett just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Jukassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garrett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garrett tries to close the distance and clinch but Jukassa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jukassa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jukassa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukassa misses with a body shot. #T4#
Jukassa swats away the attempt to clinch by Garrett.
Jukassa takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Garrett rushes Jukassa and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Jukassa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garrett misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Jukassa counters with a nice right hand that sends Garrett toppling to the canvas! Garrett scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jukassa finish him?!#ROC2#Garrett is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bo Garrett has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Garrett coming out on top.#CL#
Garrett rushes Jukassa and presses him up against the cage.
Jukassa lands with a right to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zett Jukassa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garrett 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

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

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