Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 28
Date: Mar 12, 2025

#R1#
Travis loads up on a big right hand but Ruggeri slips the punch.#TD2#
Travis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Travis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Ruggeri sneaks out the side door and pushes Travis away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Travis lands a body shot.
Travis connects with a jab.
Ruggeri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Travis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Travis misses with a low kick.
Howie Travis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Travis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Ruggeri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Travis 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.
A jab from Travis misses.
Ruggeri throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Travis. Ruggeri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruggeri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Travis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Travis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Travis lands a slapping body shot.
Ruggeri takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Travis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Travis.
Franco Ruggeri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruggeri ducks right into an uppercut from Travis.
Travis tries to clinch but Ruggeri is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Travis.
Ruggeri takes a swing at Travis's ribcage but misses.
Ruggeri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Travis.
Ruggeri is looking to counter with head kicks.
Travis cracks Ruggeri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ruggeri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Travis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Travis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruggeri is looking to counter punch.
Travis lands with a good body shot.
Travis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruggeri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruggeri slips a jab from Travis.
Ruggeri has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Travis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Travis misses with an uppercut. Ruggeri saw that one coming.
Travis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruggeri takes one to the chin there.
Ruggeri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Travis misses with a head kick.
Ruggeri throwing a counter right hand but Travis manages to avoid it.
A big right from Travis misses.
Ruggeri appears to be looking for a big counter.
Travis misses with a body kick.
Ruggeri with the inside leg kick.
Ruggeri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Travis misses with a few strikes there.
A leg kick checked by Ruggeri.
Travis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ruggeri. That did some damage!
Good standup being displayed there by Travis as he connects with a hook.
Travis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Travis misses with an uppercut. Ruggeri saw that one coming.#T3#
Ruggeri throws a front kick aimed at Travis's knee but Travis avoids it well.
Travis moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Travis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Travis misses with a body shot.
Travis wants to clinch up but Ruggeri keeps it at a distance.
Travis connects with a solid leg kick.
Ruggeri stuns Travis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Travis throws a jab when Ruggeri was well out of range.
Travis walks into a stiff left hand from Ruggeri.
Travis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Travis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ruggeri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruggeri misses with a straight right.
Travis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Travis ducks under a wild hook from Ruggeri.
Ruggeri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Travis.
Travis throws a jab when Ruggeri was well out of range.
Ruggeri throws a quick counter kick to the body but Travis avoids it.#T4#
Ruggeri slips a jab and a cross from Travis.
Ruggeri looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Travis throws a right hand that misses
and Ruggeri counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Travis throws a big shot that misses.
Ruggeri is looking to counter punch.
Travis takes a swing at Ruggeri's ribcage but misses.
Ruggeri moves out of range as Travis strikes.
Ruggeri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Travis looks winded!
Travis throws a lazy right hand but Ruggeri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Travis defending well as Ruggeri loads up on a big left hand.
Travis misses with an uppercut.
Travis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Travis moves away from the strike by Ruggeri.
Ruggeri checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Travis throws a leg kick that misses.
Travis throws an overhand right that lands on Ruggeri's shoulder, as Ruggeri tries to avoid the shot.
Ruggeri half committed to a counter leg kick.
Travis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruggeri.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Howie Travis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A shot to the liver by Travis. Beautiful body shot.
Travis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Travis tries to bum rush Ruggeri with a series of wild strikes but Ruggeri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Travis scores with the left hand. Ruggeri knows he should have avoided that one.
Travis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Travis throws a right and a left that Ruggeri avoids nicely.
Travis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruggeri has time to react.
Travis misses with a hook
enabling Ruggeri to counter with a crisp jab.
Travis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ruggeri loads up on a big right hand but Travis slips the punch.
Travis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Travis.
Ruggeri checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Ruggeri tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Travis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruggeri counters with an outside leg kick.
Ruggeri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Travis misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruggeri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ruggeri thumps Travis with a low kick.#T1#
Ruggeri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ruggeri punishes Travis's body with a nice straight punch.
Travis is breathing heavily.
Ruggeri's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Travis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ruggeri scrambles back to his feet.
Ruggeri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Travis. Ruggeri does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Ruggeri was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Travis.
Ruggeri misses with a hook.
Travis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ruggeri thows a body kick. Travis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Travis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ruggeri.
Travis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruggeri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Travis stalks Ruggeri and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ruggeri's face. Ruggeri staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Travis misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruggeri counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ruggeri sizes up Travis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ruggeri jabs at Travis's body.
Howie Travis seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Ruggeri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Travis tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruggeri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Travis.
Travis swings for the body but Ruggeri moves out of range.
Travis throws a hook but Ruggeri avoids it easily.
Ruggeri misses with a wild body shot.
Travis checks a leg kick.
Ruggeri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Travis lands a leg kick that knocks Ruggeri off balance momentarily.
Travis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruggeri as he avoids it easily.
Travis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ruggeri lands a right hook to the body. #T3##CL2#
Travis clinches with his opponent.
Ruggeri lands with a light punch inside.
Ruggeri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Travis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ruggeri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruggeri tries to work over Travis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Travis wants to break free but Ruggeri has control.
Ruggeri misses with a body punch.
Ruggeri lands an uppercut.
Ruggeri throws a head punch that misses.
Travis is trying to break free.
Travis is trying to force a seperation but Ruggeri has the dominant position.
Ruggeri stalls.
Travis wants to get back to striking at distance but Ruggeri won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruggeri.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ruggeri. #T4#
Ruggeri pushes Travis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruggeri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruggeri digs a right hand into Travis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Travis's gas tank.
Ruggeri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruggeri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ruggeri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Travis.
Ruggeri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Travis backwards.
Ruggeri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ruggeri.
Ruggeri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ruggeri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruggeri tries to work over Travis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruggeri.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Ruggeri fails to land.
Travis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Franco Ruggeri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Travis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruggeri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ruggeri lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franco Ruggeri dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Travis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ruggeri.
Travis staying out of range there.
Travis takes one on the button.
Travis throws a leg kick
and Ruggeri counters with a leg kick.
Travis fails with an attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Ruggeri misses its target.
Ruggeri connects with a right hand. Travis shakes it off.
Ruggeri takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
You can see that Travis has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Travis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Travis misses with a straight left.
Travis scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Travis throws an off balance right hand
and Ruggeri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruggeri connects with a body shot.
Travis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruggeri scores with a punch to the head.
Ruggeri thuds his shin into the meat of Travis's side.#T1#
Ruggeri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Travis. That did some damage!
Ruggeri with the inside leg kick.
Ruggeri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Travis throws a lazy uppercut
letting Ruggeri counter with a right hand.
Ruggeri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Travis avoids the body shot from Ruggeri.
Ruggeri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Travis.
Ruggeri throws a body punch but Travis moves out of range.
Travis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruggeri.
Travis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ruggeri.
Travis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ruggeri under the eye.
Travis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Travis throws a hook but Ruggeri blocks it.
Ruggeri quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ruggeri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Travis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruggeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Travis moves away.
Ruggeri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Travis tries to work over Ruggeri's front leg with a kick but Ruggeri checks it.
Travis misses the shot to the body.
Travis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Travis moves in looking to clinch but Ruggeri pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruggeri misses the target.
Ruggeri with a nice calf kick.
Travis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Travis connects with a crisp jab.
Travis misses with a low kick.
Ruggeri throws a low kick, looking for Travis's leg but Travis calmly moves out of range.
Travis swings for the body but Ruggeri moves out of range.
Ruggeri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Travis misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Travis misses the shot to the body.
Travis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ruggeri.
Ruggeri misses with a hook.
Ruggeri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Travis.
It seemed like Travis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Travis misses with a wild combination.
Ruggeri throws an overhand right that lands on Travis's shoulder, as Travis tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Travis! But no joy.
Ruggeri slips under a jab from Travis.
Ruggeri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruggeri ducks under a wild hook from Travis.
Travis throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruggeri.
A looping hook to the body misses from Travis. Ruggeri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Travis misses with a hook.
Travis misses with an uppercut.
Ruggeri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Ruggeri lands a really nice looking cross but Travis seems unphased.
Travis blocks a jab.
A jab from Travis misses.
Ruggeri slips under a jab from Travis.
It looked like Ruggeri was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Travis.
Good shot there by Travis.
Travis looks to land a left hand but Ruggeri moved out of range nicely.
Travis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruggeri closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Travis throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruggeri counters with a nice leg kick.
Ruggeri is looking to slow Travis down with leg kicks.
Ruggeri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruggeri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Travis.
Travis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruggeri cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ruggeri swings for the body but Travis moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franco Ruggeri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ruggeri 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franco Ruggeri!

Event: GAMMA#1143 Super v Kurt
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Coloradas takes a swing at Ignatiev's ribcage but misses.
Ignatiev throws a jab when Coloradas was well out of range.
Coloradas misses with an attempted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Ignatiev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Ignatiev misses.
Coloradas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've been informed that Coloradas 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.
A leg kick checked by Coloradas.
Ignatiev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ignatiev feints and then cracks Coloradas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coloradas down.
Coloradas scores with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Coloradas.
Ignatiev walks into a left hand.
Coloradas lands a lovely overhand right.
Coloradas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignatiev.
Coloradas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ignatiev throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatiev misses with a wild body shot.
Coloradas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coloradas moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Coloradas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ignatiev misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Ignatiev looks to land a right hand but Coloradas moved out of range.
Coloradas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ignatiev.
Coloradas tries to land a front kick but Ignatiev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Coloradas throws a leg kick but Ignatiev checks it.
Ignatiev half committed to a counter leg kick.
Coloradas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Coloradas 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.
Ignatiev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ignatiev digs a good hook to Coloradas's body.
Coloradas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ignatiev. That did some damage!
Ignatiev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Coloradas blocks a jab.
Coloradas throws a low kick, looking for Ignatiev's leg but Ignatiev calmly moves out of range.
A big right from Coloradas misses.
Coloradas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coloradas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coloradas throws a leg kick but Ignatiev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ignatiev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coloradas throws out the jab.
Ignatiev throws a low kick, looking for Coloradas's leg but Coloradas calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Coloradas throws a jab but it's blocked by Ignatiev.
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 good leg kick by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Coloradas slips a straight right by Ignatiev.
A jab from Coloradas misses.
Coloradas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coloradas connects with a body shot.
Ignatiev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coloradas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ignatiev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Coloradas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ignatiev slips under a jab.
Coloradas just misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatiev moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Ignatiev misses its target.
Nice uppercut there from Ignatiev.
Coloradas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ignatiev throws out the jab.
Ignatiev swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Coloradas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ignatiev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ignatiev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coloradas follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Coloradas swings for the body but Ignatiev moves out of range.
Coloradas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ignatiev misses with an uppercut. Coloradas saw that one coming.
Coloradas scores with a sloppy right hand. Ignatiev should have avoided that one.
Ignatiev throws a hook to the side of Coloradas's head but Coloradas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mangas Coloradas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coloradas throws a right hand that Ignatiev ducks under and follows up with a left that Ignatiev also avoids with ease.
Coloradas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Coloradas lands a jab to the nose.
Coloradas tries to close the distance and clinch but Ignatiev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crunch! Ignatiev slams his shin into Coloradas's torso.
Ignatiev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ignatiev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Coloradas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coloradas misses with a body shot.
Coloradas swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Ignatiev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coloradas.
Ignatiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coloradas.
Ignatiev is looking to counter the offense by Coloradas and move into the clinch.
Coloradas keeps the fight on the outside.
A big left from Coloradas misses.
Coloradas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatiev manages to avoid it.
Ignatiev misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Coloradas. Beautiful body shot.
Coloradas misses with a low kick.
Coloradas connects with a jab.
Coloradas loads up on a big right hand but Ignatiev slips the punch.
Ignatiev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Coloradas drives through and clinches with Ignatiev against the cage.
Coloradas is trying to break the clinch but Ignatiev has him pressed against the cage.
Coloradas just leaning against Ignatiev, taking a breather.
Ignatiev is working Coloradas over against the cage.
Coloradas digs a right hand underneath Ignatiev's ribcage. Ignatiev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ignatiev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatiev scores with a shot to the side of Coloradas's head.
Nice body punch from Ignatiev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mangas Coloradas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ignatiev misses with a looping left.
Ignatiev moves out of range of the leg kick from Coloradas.
Coloradas throws a hook to the side of Ignatiev's head but Ignatiev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coloradas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ignatiev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ignatiev lands a leg kick that knocks Coloradas off balance momentarily.
Coloradas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coloradas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ignatiev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Coloradas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ignatiev.
Coloradas lands a body shot. #CL2#
Coloradas gets a clinch.
Ignatiev lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatiev works on Coloradas's body with a couple of short punches.
Coloradas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Coloradas.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatiev fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatiev digs a right hand into Coloradas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Coloradas's gas tank.
Ignatiev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coloradas blocks a body shot from Ignatiev. #T1#
Coloradas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coloradas tries a body shot but Ignatiev blocks it.
Coloradas blocks a body shot from Ignatiev.
Coloradas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ignatiev misses with a body punch.
Ignatiev misses with the head strike.
Coloradas blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coloradas.
Ignatiev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ignatiev lands a nice uppercut.
Coloradas lands with a right to the head.
Ignatiev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coloradas tries to stall but Ignatiev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hand to the body from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ignatiev blocking some punches.
Coloradas tries to land knees in the clinch but Ignatiev avoids the damage to the body.
Nikolai Ignatiev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ignatiev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#It looks like Mangas Coloradas has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatiev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ignatiev stalls.
Ignatiev tries to throw a body punch but Coloradas avoids it by throwing Ignatiev back against the cage. #T2#
Ignatiev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coloradas blocks a body shot from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev misses with some punches.
Coloradas is trying to stall.
Ignatiev tries to throw a body punch but Coloradas avoids it by throwing Ignatiev back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ignatiev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coloradas digs a right hand underneath Ignatiev's ribcage. Ignatiev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Coloradas working aggressively here.
Ignatiev scores with a shot to the side of Coloradas's head.
Coloradas tries a knee to the head but Ignatiev blocks it.
Ignatiev trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coloradas.
Ignatiev misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Ignatiev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses.
Coloradas throws out a counter right but Ignatiev avoids it with no problem.
Ignatiev ducks under a wild hook from Coloradas.
Coloradas misses the shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Coloradas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Coloradas.#CL2#
Coloradas gets a clinch.
Coloradas can't break the clinch.
Ignatiev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ignatiev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coloradas tries to stall but Ignatiev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A shot in the inside from Ignatiev.
Coloradas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Coloradas. #BC2#
Coloradas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ignatiev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coloradas throws a leg kick
letting Ignatiev counter with a right hand.
Ignatiev moves away from the strike by Coloradas.
Coloradas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ignatiev has time to react.
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!
Coloradas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Ignatiev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Coloradas feints and then cracks Ignatiev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ignatiev down.
Ignatiev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Coloradas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ignatiev pushes Coloradas away with a front kick.
Coloradas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coloradas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ignatiev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coloradas misses with a looping right.
Ignatiev misses with a leg kick.
Coloradas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ignatiev looks to score with a jab to the body but Coloradas is just out of range.
Coloradas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ignatiev slips a straight right by Coloradas.
An attempted straight right counter from Ignatiev misses the target.
Ignatiev defending well as Coloradas loads up on a big left hand.
Coloradas misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Ignatiev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coloradas's corner calls for a 1-2. Coloradas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Coloradas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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 Nikolai Ignatiev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mangas Coloradas'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#
Coloradas looks to land a left hand but Ignatiev moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Coloradas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from Coloradas lands.
Coloradas just misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatiev lands a head shot.
Ignatiev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Ignatiev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ignatiev.
Ignatiev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Coloradas. Coloradas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ignatiev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Coloradas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ignatiev struggles to land a body shot inside as Coloradas controls his hands.
Coloradas taking a breather.
Ignatiev blocks an uppercut.
Ignatiev misses with a body punch.
Coloradas blocks a body shot from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Coloradas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Coloradas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ignatiev defending well as Coloradas loads up on a big left hand.
Good shot there by Coloradas.
Mangas Coloradas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coloradas wants to land a leg kick but Ignatiev is out of range.
Coloradas throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Ignatiev misses its target.
Ignatiev lands with a right hand.
Ignatiev connects with a body shot that sends Coloradas's belly button to the back.
Ignatiev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Coloradas if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coloradas.
Coloradas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Ignatiev as he connects with a hook.
Ignatiev stuns Coloradas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ignatiev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Coloradas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatiev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coloradas was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatiev.
Coloradas throws out a counter right but Ignatiev avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Ignatiev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Coloradas has time to react.
Ignatiev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Coloradas.
Ignatiev slips a jab from Coloradas.
Coloradas slips a jab from Ignatiev.
Coloradas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ignatiev scores with a leg kick.
Coloradas misses with a hook.
Coloradas lands with an overhand left.
Coloradas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Coloradas lands a leg kick that knocks Ignatiev off balance momentarily.
Ignatiev throws a big shot that misses.
Coloradas throws a jab when Ignatiev was well out of range.
Ignatiev avoids a kick to the body.
Ignatiev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Coloradas.
Ignatiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coloradas.
Coloradas looks to land a left hand but Ignatiev moved out of range nicely.#T3#
A jab lands there for Coloradas.
Ignatiev throws a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Coloradas.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Coloradas.
Coloradas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ignatiev looks to land a right hand but Coloradas moved out of range.
Ignatiev throws a push kick but Coloradas slaps the foot to one side.
Coloradas throws a lazy right hand but Ignatiev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ignatiev connects with a right hand. Coloradas shakes it off.
Ignatiev takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ignatiev is looking to clinch.
Coloradas blocks a jab.
Coloradas throws a low kick but Ignatiev avoids it.
Ignatiev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid body kick from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Coloradas.#T4#
Coloradas throws a push kick but Ignatiev slaps the foot to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coloradas throws a body punch but Ignatiev moves out of range.
Coloradas throws a leg kick but Ignatiev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Coloradas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ignatiev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Coloradas misses with a hook to the body
and Ignatiev counters with a straight right hand.
Ignatiev misses with a low kick as Coloradas jumps back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Coloradas checks a leg kick.
Coloradas throws a nice looking combination but Ignatiev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ignatiev.
A big left from Coloradas misses.
Coloradas misses with a straight right.
Ignatiev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coloradas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ignatiev lands a front kick.
Coloradas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ignatiev misses with a straight left.
Ignatiev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Coloradas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

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 Nikolai Ignatiev.
I think Ignatiev 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 Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Ignatiev!
After winning the bout, Nikolai Ignatiev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 27
Date: Mar 05, 2025

#R1#
Nakabisha misses with a hook. Jefferson ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Jefferson's head coaches at The Nest that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Jefferson misses the target.
A jab from Jefferson misses.
Jefferson stuns Nakabisha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nakabisha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakabisha slips a jab from Jefferson.
Jefferson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nakabisha throws a body punch but Jefferson moves out of range.
Nakabisha cracks Jefferson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jefferson misses with a low kick as Nakabisha jumps back.
Jefferson with a nice calf kick.
Jefferson thows a leg kick but Nakabisha checks it
letting Nakabisha counter with a right hand.
Jefferson 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.
Nakabisha throws the left hand but Jefferson avoids the punch easily.
Nakabisha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jefferson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nakabisha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jefferson.
Nakabisha throws a hook to the side of Jefferson's head but Jefferson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakabisha staying out of range there.
Nakabisha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Nakabisha wants to clinch up but Jefferson keeps it at a distance.
Jefferson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nakabisha just manages to avoid it.
Jefferson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nakabisha doesn't seem bothered though.
Jeff Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jefferson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakabisha was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nakabisha wants to clinch.
Nakabisha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nakabisha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakabisha throws a leg kick which misses Jefferson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jefferson tries to avoid it.
Nakabisha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jefferson, as that shot connected.
Jefferson throws a hook to the side of Nakabisha's head but Nakabisha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jefferson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakabisha is just out of range.
Nakabisha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jefferson moves away.
A head kick misses from Jefferson.
Jefferson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nakabisha momentarily.
Jefferson ducks right into an uppercut from Nakabisha.
Jefferson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nakabisha has time to react.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson blocks a leg kick.
Jefferson lands a jab to Nakabisha's midsection.
Nakabisha misses with an uppercut. Jefferson saw that one coming.
Jefferson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nakabisha just manages to avoid it.
Nakabisha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jefferson throws a nice looking combination but Nakabisha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jefferson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakabisha.
An inside leg kick lands from Jefferson.
Jefferson catches Nakabisha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nakabisha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab, jab by Jefferson - just one landing.
Jefferson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakabisha misses the body punch
letting Jefferson counter with a right hand.
Jefferson lands the left hand.
Jefferson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jefferson lands with a hook. Nakabisha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jefferson moves out of range of the body kick.
Nakabisha misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Jefferson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jefferson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jefferson cracks a nice hook into Nakabisha's ribs.
Jefferson throws a body punch but Nakabisha moves out of range.
Jefferson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakabisha.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nakabisha.
Nakabisha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nakabisha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jefferson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jefferson throws a big shot that misses.
Jefferson with a nice cross.
Nakabisha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jefferson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jefferson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nakabisha thumps Jefferson with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jefferson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nakabisha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jefferson throws a chopping leg kick but Nakabisha manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Nakabisha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nakabisha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Nakabisha.
Nakabisha loads up on a big right hand but Jefferson slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Jefferson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jefferson is looking to chop away at Nakabisha's legs.
Nakabisha scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jefferson in his tracks.
Jefferson looks to land a right hand but Nakabisha moved out of range.
Nakabisha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jefferson takes a swing at Nakabisha's ribcage but misses.
Nakabisha throws a hook but Jefferson blocks it.
Nakabisha takes one to the side of the head.
Jefferson throws a leg kick
and Nakabisha finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jefferson throws a combination that misses
and Nakabisha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jefferson slips a jab from Nakabisha.
Jefferson misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jefferson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakabisha was well out of range. Poor timing from Jefferson.
Nakabisha is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nakabisha tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jefferson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jefferson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Jefferson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jefferson misses with a low kick.
Jefferson with the inside leg kick.
Nakabisha throws a body kick that misses.
Jefferson throws a hook but Nakabisha blocks it.
Nakabisha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jefferson throws a body kick that misses.
Nakabisha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakabisha slips a straight right by Jefferson.
Jefferson scores with a punch to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nakabisha.
Nakabisha misses with a wild body shot.
Jefferson throws a body punch but Nakabisha moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakabisha misses with a low kick as Jefferson jumps back.
Jefferson throws a big counter combination but Nakabisha scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nakabisha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jefferson scores with a nice right hand.
Nakabisha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jefferson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jefferson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakabisha. #T1#
Jefferson misses with a hook. Nakabisha ducked under it nicely.
Nakabisha tries a quick counter leg kick but Jefferson is wise to it.
Jefferson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakabisha misses with a hook.
Nakabisha misses with a body shot.
Nakabisha throws a lazy right hand but Jefferson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jefferson jabs Nakabisha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nakabisha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nakabisha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nakabisha lands a lovely overhand right.
Jefferson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nakabisha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nakabisha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nakabisha just misses with a punch to the body.
Jefferson looks to throw the jab but Nakabisha is out of range.
Nakabisha misses with a straight right.
Nakabisha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Jefferson lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson cracks Nakabisha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nakabisha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jefferson.
Nakabisha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jefferson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakabisha misses with a body kick.
A solid body kick from Jefferson.
Nakabisha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nakabisha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jefferson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jefferson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jefferson throwing a counter right hand but Nakabisha manages to avoid it.
Jefferson misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakabisha. Jefferson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nakabisha 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 Jefferson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jefferson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Donk. Jefferson catches Nakabisha right on the button with a cross.
Nakabisha throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jefferson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nakabisha ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson.
Nice shot by Nakabisha.
A big right from Nakabisha misses.
Jefferson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Jefferson misses with a body shot.
Nakabisha flicks out a counter leg kick but Jefferson steps away.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut.
Jefferson swings for the body but Nakabisha moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jefferson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nakabisha tries to land a body kick
and Jefferson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jefferson clobbers Nakabisha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jefferson moves out of range of the leg kick from Nakabisha.
Nakabisha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jefferson has time to react.
Nakabisha tries to land a front kick but Jefferson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jefferson moves out of range of the body kick.
An inside leg kick from Jefferson misses.
Jefferson misses with a straight left.
Jefferson throws a lazy right hand but Nakabisha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jefferson looks to land a right hand but Nakabisha moved out of range.
Nakabisha counters with a body kick.
Jefferson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nakabisha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jefferson misses with an uppercut. Nakabisha saw that one coming.#T4#
Nakabisha bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jefferson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakabisha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jefferson moves away.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut.
Nakabisha lands a jab.
Nakabisha throws a leg kick which misses Jefferson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jefferson tries to avoid it.
Jefferson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jeff Jefferson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jefferson lands a jab to the nose.
Jefferson throws a body punch but Nakabisha moves out of range.
Jefferson walks into a straight right hand from Nakabisha.
Jefferson checks a leg kick nicely.
Jefferson lands a right hook to the body.
Jefferson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nakabisha's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakabisha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakabisha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jefferson is able to avoid easily.
Jefferson is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Jefferson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jefferson throws a hook to the side of Nakabisha's head but Nakabisha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jeff Jefferson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nakabisha throws a leg kick but Jefferson moved away.
Nakabisha takes a swing at Jefferson's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Jefferson.
Nakabisha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nakabisha misses with a low kick.
Jefferson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jefferson moves out of range of the body kick.
Jefferson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nakabisha in his tracks.
Nakabisha wants to slow Jefferson down by chopping away at his legs.
Jefferson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jefferson loads up on a big right hand but Nakabisha slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jefferson ducks under a wild hook from Nakabisha.
Jefferson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jefferson misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakabisha misses with a low kick. #T1#
Jefferson scores with a leg kick.
Nakabisha with a hook.
Nakabisha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jefferson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jefferson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nakabisha throws the kick towards the body but Jefferson avoids it.
Jefferson is looking to counter punch.
Nakabisha ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson.
A slow jab from Jefferson misses its intended target.
Jefferson blocks the body kick.
Jefferson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jefferson missing with a left hand there. Nakabisha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jefferson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakabisha.
Jefferson tries to move into range but Nakabisha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jefferson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nakabisha.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakabisha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Nakabisha coming out on top.
Jefferson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Nakabisha checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nakabisha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jefferson tries to land a leg kick but Nakabisha saw it coming and moves away.
Nakabisha is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jefferson with a body shot.
Shinji Nakabisha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakabisha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jefferson under the eye.
Some bone on bone action there as Jefferson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nakabisha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nakabisha there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jefferson throws a hook but Nakabisha avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jefferson checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Jefferson misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick from Jefferson misses.
A cross from Jefferson lands.
Jefferson throws a front kick aimed at Nakabisha's knee but Nakabisha avoids it well.
Jefferson cracks Nakabisha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jefferson avoids the body shot from Nakabisha.
Nakabisha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nakabisha scores with a nice head shot.
Nakabisha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jefferson.#T3#
Jefferson moves out of range as Nakabisha strikes.
Jefferson wants to land a leg kick but Nakabisha is out of range.
Nakabisha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nakabisha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nakabisha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jefferson.
Nakabisha misses with a low kick.
Jefferson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nakabisha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nakabisha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nakabisha has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jefferson moves out of range as Nakabisha throws a body kick.
Nakabisha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nakabisha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jefferson. Jefferson obviously looking to wear him down.
Nakabisha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Jefferson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jefferson misses with a looping right.
Jefferson connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jefferson. Nakabisha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakabisha slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nakabisha! But no joy.
Nakabisha walks into a jab.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakabisha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jefferson misses with a jab to the body
and Nakabisha makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jefferson really felt that one!
Nakabisha tries to score with a low kick but Jefferson moves his leg out of the way.
Jefferson looks to land a right hand but Nakabisha moved out of range.
Nakabisha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jefferson.
Jefferson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakabisha.
Nakabisha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jefferson scores with a jab.
Jefferson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nakabisha throws a lazy right hand but Jefferson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakabisha misses with a kick to the body
and Jefferson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jefferson lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakabisha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jefferson scores with a spinning back kick!
Jefferson throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Jefferson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jefferson 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: w_w
Date: Feb 23, 2025

#R1#
San Cristobal shoots in for a takedown but Miah shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
San Cristobal looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Miah is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of San Cristobal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take San Cristobal's back!
Bilal Miah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
San Cristobal trying to control the position but Miah manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Miah tightening his grip on San Cristobal, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Miah has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Miah working for the choke.
Jesus Maria San Cristobal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Miah is looking for the choke from the back position but San Cristobal is controlling his hands well.
San Cristobal can't escape the position. #SUB#
Miah is looking for the choke from the back position but San Cristobal is controlling his hands well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Miah has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, San Cristobal has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
San Cristobal defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Miah's arms. #T1#
San Cristobal can't escape the position.
San Cristobal manages to reverse the position and now he's in Miah's guard. Nice work there by San Cristobal.
Miah working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
San Cristobal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, San Cristobal has managed to get both his arms back between Miah's legs - danger averted.
San Cristobal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Miah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. San Cristobal is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
San Cristobal trying to control the position from guard on top but Miah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
San Cristobal might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Miah haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
San Cristobal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Miah looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Miah looking for a guillotine here but San Cristobal defends easily.
San Cristobal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
San Cristobal trying to control but Miah is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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 Bilal Miah.
Well Miah 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Bilal Miah!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Bilal Miah!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Jesus Maria San Cristobal!

Bilal Miah wins by split decision!

Event: GAMMA#1137 Godwin v Babcock
Date: Feb 15, 2025

#R1#
Ignatiev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Glover is out of range and Ignatiev settles back down.
Glover looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatiev is just out of range.
Ignatiev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Glover can pounce on him.
Ignatiev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glover manages to avoid it.
Glover takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Glover looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Glover swings for the body but Ignatiev moves out of range.
Glover throws a poor cross that misses
and Ignatiev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ignatiev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glover manages to avoid it.
Ignatiev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glover.
Glover fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ignatiev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ignatiev with a nice calf kick.
Glover looks to throw the jab but Ignatiev is out of range.
Glover lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circling - Ignatiev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Glover pushes Ignatiev up against the cage in a clinch.
Ignatiev prevents a body shot from Glover.
Glover misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Glover fails to land.
Glover lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ignatiev backwards.
Glover blocks an uppercut.
Glover tries a body shot but Ignatiev blocks it.
Ignatiev lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Ignatiev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ignatiev works on Glover's body with a couple of short punches.
Glover lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ignatiev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Glover backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Glover.
Glover has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev has a couple of punches blocked by Glover.
Ignatiev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glover backwards.
Glover prevents a body shot from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev throws a head punch that misses.
Glover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatiev fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Glover.
Ignatiev working hard to break the clinch.
Glover fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev tries to work over Glover's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignatiev.
Glover misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Glover scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ignatiev is working Glover over against the cage.
Ignatiev misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Ignatiev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ignatiev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Glover prevents a body shot from Ignatiev.
Still in the clinch, Glover scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Glover.
Ignatiev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ignatiev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Glover misses with a punch to the body.
Glover lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ignatiev backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatiev fails to land.
Ignatiev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatiev struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
Ignatiev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Glovers head.
Ignatiev prevents a body shot from Glover.
Ignatiev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ignatiev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ignatiev has a couple of punches blocked by Glover.
Glover misses with the head strike.
Ignatiev struggles to land a body shot inside as Glover controls his hands.
Glover working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Glover fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glover. #T3#
Ignatiev misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Ignatiev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ignatiev is looking to score with low kicks.
Ignatiev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Glover.
Glover slips a jab from Ignatiev.
Glover wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A jab from Glover misses.
Glover tests Ignatiev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Glover, as that shot connected.
Ignatiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatiev slips a jab from Glover.
Ignatiev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Buster Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glover misses the shot to the body.
Glover connects with a body shot that sends Ignatiev's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Glover misses the target.
Glover throws a right hand that misses
and Ignatiev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Glover thinking.
Ignatiev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Glover.
Ignatiev throws a body shot but no joy.
Glover connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ignatiev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Glover.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatiev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice side step and Ignatiev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ignatiev throws an overhand right that lands on Glover's shoulder, as Glover tries to avoid the shot.
Glover 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.
Ignatiev checks a leg kick.
Ignatiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatiev throws out a loose jab but Glover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glover throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ignatiev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glover.
Glover with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Ignatiev.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ignatiev.
Ignatiev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Glover rather than just go for the knockout.
Ignatiev blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Ignatiev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ignatiev lands a slapping body shot.
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
Glover throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ignatiev tries a quick counter leg kick but Glover is wise to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glover misses with a series of wild punches.
Glover throws a leg kick
and Ignatiev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Glover misses.
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 Buster Glover will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ignatiev moves out of range as Glover strikes.
The fighters circling - Glover throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ignatiev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Glover takes the fight into the clinch.
Ignatiev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Glover has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Glover lands a hook that snaps the head of Ignatiev backwards.
Glover lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Glover swings wildly with an uppercut but Ignatiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glover misses with a body punch.
Glover throws a head punch that misses.
Glover throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover swings wildly with an uppercut but Ignatiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buster Glover has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Glover tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignatiev's elbow.
Glover lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Glover.
Glover lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ignatiev backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Glover lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glover.
Good body shot from Ignatiev.
A head punch on the inside from Glover fails to land.
Glover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ignatiev can do to turn this around?
Glover swings wildly with an uppercut but Ignatiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glover lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ignatiev backwards.
Glover tries to work over Ignatiev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Glover tries to throw a body punch but Ignatiev avoids it by throwing Glover back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev swings wildly with an uppercut but Glover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glover misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignatiev.
Glover lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Glover goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glover misses with a short punch on the inside.
Glover lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ignatiev or not.
Ignatiev can't find room to land a body shot as Glover controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev misses with a punch to the body.
Glover swings wildly with an uppercut but Ignatiev uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Glover lands a left hand.
Glover lands a body shot.
Glover swings wildly with an uppercut but Ignatiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ignatiev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glover doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Glover prevents a body shot from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatiev throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Glover.
Ignatiev misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev blocks a body shot from Glover.
Ignatiev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ignatiev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Glover.
Ignatiev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Ignatiev.
Glover blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Glover tries to work over Ignatiev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ignatiev throws a punch but it's blocked by Glover. #BC2#
Ignatiev breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Ignatiev misses its intended target. #CL#
Glover pushes Ignatiev up against the cage in a clinch.
Glover lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ignatiev scores with a hook to the body.
Glover can't find room to land a body shot as Ignatiev controls the action. #BC2#
Ignatiev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Glover steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ignatiev. That one must have hurt.
Glover misses with a leg kick.
Glover has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Glover fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ignatiev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Glover misses with an uppercut.
Glover scores with a nice head shot.
Glover fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ignatiev is out of range.
Ignatiev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ignatiev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glover manages to avoid it.
Glover misses with a low kick.
Glover tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ignatiev is able to avoid easily.
Glover sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatiev throws a body shot but no joy.
Glover fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ignatiev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Glover stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Glover on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses.
Glover is looking to counter the offense by Ignatiev and move into the clinch.
Glover moves out of range as Ignatiev throws a body kick.
Glover is looking to counter the offense by Ignatiev and move into the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Glover blocks the low kick.
Glover slips under a jab.
Ignatiev takes one to the chin there.
Ignatiev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Glover is looking to counter the offense by Ignatiev and move into the clinch.
Glover throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ignatiev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Glover moves away from the strike by Ignatiev.
Glover lands with a right hand.
Glover takes a swing at Ignatiev's ribcage but misses.
Ignatiev avoids the body shot from Glover.
Glover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Glover throws out a loose jab but Ignatiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatiev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Glover with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Glover dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Glover throws a shot from downtown. Ignatiev moves away and avoids it.
Ignatiev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Glover.
Glover lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Glover.
Ignatiev tries to land a front kick but Glover steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ignatiev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glover.
Ignatiev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ignatiev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Glover.
Glover takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatiev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glover.
Glover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ignatiev.
Glover checks the leg kick.
Glover wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Glover lands a glancing blow to the side of Ignatiev's head.
Ignatiev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Glover takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Glover misses with an uppercut
and Ignatiev counters with a good low kick that Glover was not able to check.
Glover moves to clinch but Ignatiev breaks away
and Ignatiev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ignatiev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ignatiev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buster Glover is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Glover cracks Ignatiev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Glover throws a chopping leg kick but Ignatiev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Ignatiev misses.
Glover looks to throw the jab but Ignatiev is out of range.
Ignatiev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Glover pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ignatiev thinks about the counter body kick.
Glover misses the shot to the body.
Ignatiev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Glover.
Nice defenses there by Ignatiev.
Glover swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev with the inside leg kick.
Ignatiev ducks under a wild hook from Glover.
Ignatiev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ignatiev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ignatiev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Glover.
Ignatiev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Glover throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ignatiev takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Glover is looking to clinch but Ignatiev is avoiding it.
Glover misses with a hook
and Ignatiev counters with a solid body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatiev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Glover.
Nikolai Ignatiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buster Glover is winning the standup battle so far.
Ignatiev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glover.
Ignatiev blocks a low kick nicely.
Glover blocks the body kick.
Ignatiev throws a front kick aimed at Glover's knee but Glover avoids it well.
Glover lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Glover throws a hook but Ignatiev blocks it.
A jab from Ignatiev finds it's way through Glover's defenses.
Ignatiev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glover.
Glover takes a swing at Ignatiev's ribcage but misses.
Glover jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ignatiev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Glover throws a body punch but Ignatiev moves out of range.
Glover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glover looks to land a left hand but Ignatiev moved out of range nicely.
Ignatiev blocks a jab.
Glover tries a low kick but Ignatiev avoids it.#T3#
Glover looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ignatiev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatiev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Glover is able to avoid easily.
Ignatiev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Glover.
Glover throws a low kick but Ignatiev moves out of range easily.
Glover lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Glover bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ignatiev's head backwards.
Glover throws a leg kick but Ignatiev checks it.
Ignatiev shapes to counter with a head kick.
Glover moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Glover looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Glover jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ignatiev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Glover misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatiev.
Glover lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ignatiev.#T4#
Glover keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Glover instigates a clinch.
Ignatiev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatiev misses with the head strike.
Glover gets through Ignatiev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ignatiev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Glover backwards.
Ignatiev swings wildly with an uppercut but Glover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatiev misses with a body punch.
Ignatiev works on Glover's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Glover.
Glover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ignatiev misses with a punch on the inside.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 24
Date: Feb 12, 2025

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Soderlund.
Ruggeri 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.
Ruggeri throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruggeri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Soderlund.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ruggeri.
Ruggeri misses with a leg kick
and Soderlund makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ruggeri really felt that one!
Ruggeri tries to land a body kick
and Soderlund counters with a good, hard body kick but Ruggeri shrugs it off.
Soderlund throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruggeri lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ruggeri slips a straight right by Soderlund.
Soderlund scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Ruggeri throws a leg kick
and Soderlund counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Franco Ruggeri has been cut.
Ruggeri on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Soderlund. Soderlund obviously looking to wear him down.
Ruggeri misses with a jab to the body
and Soderlund counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruggeri scores with a decent looking hook.
Ruggeri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Soderlund is out of range.
Soderlund is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A low kick from Ruggeri misses
and Soderlund counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ruggeri misses with a looping left.
Soderlund looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruggeri jabs Soderlund to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Soderlund lands an overhand right.
Ruggeri walks forward, straight into a front kick from Soderlund.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruggeri throws a leg kick that is checked
and Soderlund counters with a stiff right hand.
Soderlund drops Ruggeri with a huge uppercut! Ruggeri drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Soderlund is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mats Olle Soderlund!
Mats Olle Soderlund decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 138
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Hooper takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hooper attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nakabisha misses with a hook. Hooper ducked under it nicely.
Hooper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakabisha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Hooper. Beautiful body shot.
Hooper looks to land a left hand but Nakabisha moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Nakabisha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hooper moves out of range of the body kick.
Nakabisha tests Hooper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nakabisha moves in looking to clinch but Hooper pushes him off.
Hooper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nakabisha counters with a nice body kick.
Nakabisha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hooper lands with a nice combination. Nakabisha backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakabisha slips under a jab from Hooper.
It looked like Nakabisha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hooper.
Hooper 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.
A bone on bone clash there as Hooper blocks the leg kick.
Hooper slips under a jab from Nakabisha.
Hooper walks into a stiff left hand from Nakabisha.#T1#
Hooper throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Hooper manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hooper being controlled here, momentarily.
Hooper wants to sweep but no luck.
Hooper trying to strike off his back.
Nakabisha is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nakabisha trying to control the position from guard on top but Hooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hooper keeping full guard, as Nakabisha tries to pass. #T2#
Hooper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Nakabisha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hooper is keeping the position for now.
Nakabisha knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hooper on the ground.
Nakabisha stays in close to Hooper's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hooper attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circling - Nakabisha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hooper slips a jab from Nakabisha.
Hooper with the counter takedown but Nakabisha avoids it easily.
Nakabisha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hooper wants to counter the offense by Nakabisha and move into the clinch position.
Hooper lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nakabisha checks a leg kick.
Hooper fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakabisha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Nakabisha lands a nice shot to the body.
Donk. Hooper catches Nakabisha right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nakabisha, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hooper is defended easily by Nakabisha.
Nakabisha lands with a thumping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hooper checks a leg kick.
Nakabisha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nakabisha looks to land a body kick but Hooper moved away.
Nakabisha looks to land a left hand but Hooper moved out of range nicely.
Nakabisha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hooper.
Nakabisha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hooper manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Hooper moves into range and clinches up with Nakabisha.
A nice left hand lands by Nakabisha.
Nakabisha working aggressively here. #T4#
Hooper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hooper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hooper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nakabisha or not.
Hooper is trying to pull guard but Nakabisha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nakabisha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Nakabisha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Nakabisha scores with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nakabisha.
Nakabisha misses with a body kick.
Hooper scores with a jab.
We've been told by Nakabisha's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nakabisha looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooper is just out of range.
Hooper shoots in for a takedown but Nakabisha shows good takedown defense.
Shinji Nakabisha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarrah Hooper.
Hooper moves out of range of the body kick.
Nakabisha swings for the body but Hooper moves out of range.
Hooper steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nakabisha.
Hooper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nakabisha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hooper misses with a series of wild punches.
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 Shinji Nakabisha will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A slow jab from Nakabisha misses its intended target.
Hooper moves out of range as Nakabisha strikes.
Nakabisha lands with a nice body kick.
Hooper tries to clinch but Nakabisha moves out of range.
Nakabisha slips a jab and a cross from Hooper.
Nakabisha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nakabisha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hooper's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nakabisha under the eye.
Nakabisha motions for Hooper to come forward. Nakabisha throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakabisha.
Hooper misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakabisha lands a front kick.
Nakabisha misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nakabisha. That's going to slow Hooper down.
Nakabisha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Nakabisha misses. #T1#
A left lands for Hooper.
Hooper jabs at Nakabisha's body.
Nice jab there from Hooper. #TD2#
Hooper darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hooper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hooper prevents Nakabisha from improving his position.
Hooper moves into full mount! Nakabisha won't be happy about that!
Hooper content just to control the position here. #T2#
Nakabisha holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hooper tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nakabisha working to try and regain half guard.
Nakabisha tries to lock up and control but Hooper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poor strikes thrown by Hooper there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nakabisha keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hooper working Nakabisha over with strikes here.
Hooper landing strikes from the mount.
Jarrah Hooper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nakabisha is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Hooper throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB2#
Hooper looking to secure an arm triangle but Nakabisha defends it well. #SUB2#
Hooper is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nakabisha has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hooper lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T4#
Hooper can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nakabisha is looking to escape.
Nakabisha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nakabisha is in a horrible position here. Hooper smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Hooper is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nakabisha to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nakabisha shrugs it off.
Nakabisha is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jarrah Hooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Nakabisha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nakabisha lands a nice looking body shot.
Nakabisha throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hooper avoids the body shot from Nakabisha.
Some wild striking there from Nakabisha.
Nakabisha thuds his shin into the meat of Hooper's side.
Hooper ducks right into an uppercut from Nakabisha.
Hooper misses with a series of wild punches.
Jarrah Hooper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Hooper blocks the leg kick.
Nakabisha throws a solid leg kick but Hooper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nakabisha.
Hooper throws a right and a left that Nakabisha avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Hooper.
Nakabisha works the jab nicely.#T1#
Nakabisha looks to score with a jab to the body but Hooper is just out of range.
Nakabisha blocks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Nakabisha.
Shinji Nakabisha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakabisha misses with a hook. Hooper ducked under it nicely.
Nakabisha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hooper is able to avoid easily.
Nakabisha lands a body shot.
Nakabisha missing with a left hand there. Hooper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hooper wants to counter the offense by Nakabisha and move into the clinch position.
Hooper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hooper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nakabisha.
Nakabisha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Nakabisha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A left hand lands to the body for Hooper.
Hooper struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakabisha controls his hands.
Hooper lands a body punch.
Nakabisha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hooper backwards. #T2#
Hooper lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hooper lands with a right to the head.
Hooper blocking some punches.
Hooper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hooper content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakabisha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hooper's elbow.
Nakabisha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakabisha takes a shot to the head.
Hooper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nakabisha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Nakabisha.
Hooper throws a head punch that misses.
Hooper lands a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nakabisha as Hooper tries to tie him up. #T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nakabisha as Hooper tries to tie him up.
A body shot lands from Nakabisha.
Nakabisha working aggressively here.
A short right from Hooper.
Nakabisha misses with a body punch.
Hooper presses Nakabisha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hooper throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakabisha.
Nakabisha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hooper backwards.
Hooper wants to take the fight to the mat but Nakabisha manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hooper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nakabisha backwards.
Hooper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakabisha's elbow.
Nakabisha tries a body shot but Hooper blocks it.
Hooper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hooper fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nakabisha. #T4#
A short right from Hooper on the inside. #TD2#
Hooper pulls guard successfully.
Hooper keeping moving, preventing Nakabisha from controlling successfully.
Hooper trying to keep a closed guard but Nakabisha is proving a slippery customer.
Hooper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakabisha is one step ahead there.
Nakabisha wants to control from the top but Hooper keeps moving.
Nakabisha sitting in guard, not really doing much.

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 Shinji Nakabisha.
I think Nakabisha 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinji Nakabisha!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 21
Date: Jan 22, 2025

#R1#
Pitstain 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.
Pitstain looks to land a combination but Elizondo avoids it well.
A head kick by Pitstain misses
and Elizondo counters with a straight right hand.
Pitstain throws a leg kick
and Elizondo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pitstain scores with a kick to the body.
Pitstain scores with a sloppy right hand. Elizondo should have avoided that one.
Pitstain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elizondo.
Pitstain misses with a low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Pitstain scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Elizondo - that will leave a mark!
Pitstain misses with a hook. Elizondo ducked under it nicely.
Rodney Pitstain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elizondo punishes Pitstain's body with a nice straight punch.
Pitstain throws a right and a left that Elizondo avoids nicely. #CL2#
Elizondo moves into the clinch.
Elizondo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Elizondo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pitstain is trying to push Elizondo away but Elizondo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Elizondo scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Elizondo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pitstain throws a leg kick but Elizondo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pitstain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pitstain there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#Pitstain is rocked!
A low kick from Pitstain misses
and Elizondo counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gaizka Elizondo!
Rodney Pitstain spoke after the fight, saying 'You can't hang and bang with everyone, but I did my best tonight. Screw the haters, I love you all, though.'.

Event: GAMMA#1129 Ritori v Nikolai
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Ignatiev scores with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Ritori.
An attempted straight right counter from Ritori misses the target.
Ignatiev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ritori gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ritori defending well as Ignatiev loads up on a big left hand.
Ritori motions for Ignatiev to come forward. Ritori throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ritori tries to move into range but Ignatiev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ignatiev connects with a right hand. Ritori shakes it off.
Ignatiev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ignatiev throws a lazy head kick
and Ritori counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ritori tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Ignatiev misses its intended target.
Ignatiev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ritori tried to counter with a leg kick but Ignatiev avoided it.
Ritori lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Nikolai Ignatiev has been cut.
A big right from Ignatiev misses. #T1#
Ritori swings for the body but Ignatiev moves out of range.
Ritori throws a wild body kick that Ignatiev sees coming a mile off.
Ignatiev throws a lazy uppercut
and Ritori counters with an inside leg kick.
Ignatiev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ignatiev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ritori takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ignatiev throws a lazy uppercut
and Ritori counters with a right hand to the body.
Ritori blocks the body kick.
Ignatiev misses the jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ignatiev - that will leave a mark!
Ignatiev misses with a body kick.
Ignatiev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ritori's sensitive parts.
Ritori takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Ritori looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ignatiev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatiev avoids the body shot from Ritori.
Ignatiev takes a swing at Ritori's ribcage but misses.
Ritori is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ignatiev takes a swing at Ritori's ribcage but misses.
Ritori looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ritori 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 Ignatiev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ignatiev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ritori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ignatiev.
Ritori sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ignatiev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ignatiev scores with a leg kick.
Ignatiev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ignatiev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatiev.
The fighters circling - Ignatiev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Ritori thumps Ignatiev with a low kick.
Ignatiev swings widly with a right hand
and Ritori counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ignatiev's knee momentarily.
Ritori lands a nice shot to the body.
Ignatiev throws a poor cross that misses
and Ritori counters with an outside leg kick.
Ignatiev avoids the body shot from Ritori.
Ignatiev counters with a body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ignatiev.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ignatiev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ignatiev misses with an uppercut
and Ritori counters with a straight right hand.
Ritori moves out of range of the body kick from Ignatiev.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ritori 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 Ignatiev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ignatiev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ritori throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ignatiev.
A low kick from Ignatiev misses
and Ritori counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Ritori looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatiev is just out of range.
Ritori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatiev.
Ritori looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ignatiev takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatiev takes a swing at Ritori's ribcage but misses.
Ritori throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice body punch from Ignatiev.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatiev.
Ignatiev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Ritori gets tackled into the cage by Ignatiev. Ignatiev maintains the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ritori fails to land.
Ritori softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Ignatiev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Ignatiev's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ignatiev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ignatiev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ignatiev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ignatiev misses with a wild body shot.
Ignatiev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ignatiev. Ritori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatiev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ritori moves away.
Ignatiev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ritori connects with the punch.
Ignatiev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ritori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritori blocks a jab.
Nikolai Ignatiev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ritori slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ignatiev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nikolai Ignatiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatiev looks to score with a jab to the body but Ritori is just out of range.#T1#
Ignatiev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ritori walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ignatiev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ignatiev throws a lazy body kick
and Ritori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Nikolai Ignatiev's cut even more.
A swing and a miss from Ignatiev.
Ritori is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Ignatiev closes the distance and clinches.
Ignatiev lands with a right to the head.
Ritori has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#BC#
Ritori escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ritori throws the left hand but Ignatiev avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Ignatiev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ignatiev.
Ritori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ignatiev.
Ritori's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ignatiev under the eye.
Ritori takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ignatiev throws a shot from downtown. Ritori moves away and avoids it.
Ritori scores with a jab. Ignatiev acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatiev throws a shot to the body.
Ritori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatiev moves away.
Ignatiev thumps Ritori with a low kick.
Ritori misses the jab.
Ignatiev throws a lazy uppercut
and Ritori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ritori scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ignatiev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ritori throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ritori darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ritori is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ritori ducks under a wild hook from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Ignatiev thumps Ritori with a low kick.
Ignatiev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ignatiev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ritori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ritori connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#The cut above Nikolai Ignatiev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ignatiev looks to land a body kick but Ritori moved away.
Ignatiev moves away from the strike by Ritori.
Ignatiev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body punch from Ignatiev.
Ritori misses with a wild body shot.
Ritori ducks right into an uppercut from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ritori looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ritori moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatiev.#T4#
Ritori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ritori slips a jab from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Ritori to counter with a crisp jab.
Ignatiev scores with the left hand. Ritori knows he should have avoided that one.
Ritori connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ignatiev. Ignatiev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#Nikolai Ignatiev's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ignatiev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ritori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ignatiev.
Ritori swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ignatiev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ignatiev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ignatiev throws a shot from downtown. Ritori moves away and avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ignatiev. That's going to slow Ritori down.
Ignatiev scores with a jab. Ritori acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A shot to the liver by Ritori. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nikolai Ignatiev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Ignatiev'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.#R3#
Ignatiev scores with a one two! Ritori had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatiev.
Ignatiev lands with an uppercut that bounces Ritori off the cage and back into range.
Ignatiev tries to clinch up.
Ignatiev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ritori.
A big right from Ignatiev misses.
Ritori lands with a right hand. #KD#
Ritori cracks Ignatiev with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ignatiev looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Ritori finish him? #ROC#Ignatiev is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatiev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ritori counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ignatiev is still on wobbly legs! Can Ritori finish him?
Ignatiev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ritori looks to land a body kick but Ignatiev moved away.
Ignatiev seems to have recovered his senses.
Ignatiev looks to throw the jab but Ritori is out of range.
Ignatiev misses with a body kick.#T1#
Ritori slips under a jab from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev throws a shot to the body.
Ignatiev misses with a left hand
and Ritori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ignatiev swings widly with a right hand
and Ritori counters with a good low kick that Ignatiev was not able to check.
Ignatiev throws a body shot but no joy.
Ritori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut lands for Ritori. That snapped Ignatiev's head back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wusan Ritori!
Wusan Ritori retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Wusan Ritori thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 136
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Funaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Geerdes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Funaki.
Geerdes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Buntaro Funaki has been cut.
Geerdes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Geerdes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geerdes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Funaki counters with a low kick, right behind Geerdes 's knee.
Geerdes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Geerdes thuds his shin into the meat of Funaki's side.
Funaki throws the left hand but Geerdes avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Funaki is looking to land body kicks.
Geerdes moves out of range of the body kick from Funaki.
Geerdes is looking to counter with a body kick.
Funaki wants to land a leg kick but Geerdes is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Funaki. That's going to slow Geerdes down.
Funaki throws a right hand that misses
and Geerdes counters with a nice uppercut.
Geerdes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Funaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Geerdes throwing a counter right hand but Funaki manages to avoid it.
Good work by Geerdes as he checks the leg kick.
Geerdes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Funaki digs a good body shot into Geerdes's ribs.
Funaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Geerdes.
Geerdes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Geerdes throws a body kick that misses
and Funaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Hans Peter Geerdes has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Funaki.
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 lazy body kick from Geerdes
and Funaki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Funaki throws a lazy right hand but Geerdes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Geerdes throws a counter high kick but Funaki was just alert enough to avoid it.
Geerdes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Geerdes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Funaki.
Geerdes is looking for a counter combo.
Funaki throws a head kick but Geerdes moves out of range.
Geerdes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Funaki just manages to avoid it.
Funaki misses with a body punch
and Geerdes counters with a straight right hand.
Geerdes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Geerdes throws a lazy body kick
and Funaki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Geerdes misses with a left hand
and Funaki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Geerdes thinking.
Funaki misses with a hook.
Geerdes checks a low kick from Funaki.
Geerdes is looking to counter with a body kick.#T4#
Geerdes lands a leg kick that knocks Funaki off balance momentarily.
Funaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Geerdes counters with a body kick.
Geerdes slips under a jab from Funaki.
Geerdes slips a jab from Funaki.
Funaki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Funaki is predictable there
and Geerdes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#That has opened up Buntaro Funaki's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Geerdes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Buntaro Funaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Geerdes sends Funaki crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Geerdes is motioning to the referee to let Funaki up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
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 Hans Peter Geerdes will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Geerdes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Geerdes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Geerdes there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Geerdes misses.
A big left from Funaki misses.
Geerdes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Funaki raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Funaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Geerdes.
Funaki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hans Peter Geerdes is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funaki tries to work over Geerdes's front leg with a kick but Geerdes checks it.
A big right from Funaki misses.
Geerdes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Funaki.#T1#
Funaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Funaki avoids a kick to the body.
Funaki tries a quick counter leg kick but Geerdes is wise to it.
Geerdes connects with the punch.#CUT#The cut above Buntaro Funaki's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Geerdes keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Geerdes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Funaki misses with a hook to the body
and Geerdes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Funaki really felt that one!
Funaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Funaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Geerdes.
Geerdes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Funaki connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Funaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Funaki misses with a jab to the body
enabling Geerdes to counter with a crisp jab.
Geerdes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Funaki.
Geerdes drops Funaki with a huge uppercut! Funaki drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Geerdes is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Peter Geerdes!
An out of breath Hans Peter Geerdes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#1124 Ritori v Ignatiev
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Ignatiev throws out a loose jab but Ritori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatiev throws a leg kick which misses Ritori's front leg but catches the back leg as Ritori tries to avoid it.
Nice cross by Ignatiev.
Ritori looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ignatiev on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Nikolai Ignatiev has been cut.
Ritori staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Ignatiev.
A big right from Ignatiev misses.
Ignatiev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ritori misses with a body shot.
A big right from Ritori misses.
Ignatiev 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatiev slips under a jab from Ritori.
Ritori moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ignatiev throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ignatiev. #T1#
Ignatiev throws a right hand that misses
and Ritori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ignatiev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev lands with an overhand left.
Ignatiev slips under a jab from Ritori.
Ritori throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ignatiev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nikolai Ignatiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ritori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ignatiev.
Ritori throws a leg kick but Ignatiev checks it.
Ignatiev throws the kick towards the body but Ritori avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev throws a low kick but Ritori moves out of range easily.
Ritori was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ignatiev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ignatiev thumps Ritori with a low kick.#T2#
Ritori misses with a body kick.
Ignatiev misses the body punch
and Ritori counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Ignatiev.
Ritori moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ignatiev throws a leg kick but Ritori moved away.
Ritori lands a front kick.
Ignatiev misses with a hook
and Ritori counters with a big head kick but Ignatiev shrugs it off.
Ignatiev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatiev steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ignatiev tests Ritori's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ignatiev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ritori lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #KD#
Ritori lands a big uppercut and Ignatiev crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ignatiev looks OK. Ritori waves Ignatiev back to his feet!#T3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ritori crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ignatiev - the referee stops the clock and Ritori gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ignatiev. Ritori manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ritori takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ritori throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ignatiev counters with a stiff right hand.
Ignatiev misses with a straight left.
Ritori lands a right hook to the body.
Ritori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ignatiev throws out the jab.
Ignatiev throws a sloppy body shot
and Ritori counters with a thumping low kick.
Ignatiev looks winded!
Ritori misses with a body kick.
Ritori throws a sloppy head kick and Ignatiev moves out of range easily.
Ritori fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ignatiev on the side of the head.#CUT#That has opened up Nikolai Ignatiev's cut even more.
Ignatiev wants to slow Ritori down by chopping away at his legs.
Ritori scores with a leg kick.
Ritori looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ritori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatiev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ritori was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ritori.
Ignatiev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ignatiev moves out of range of the strikes.
Ignatiev misses with a hook
and Ritori counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ignatiev's knee momentarily.
A solid body kick from Ritori.
Ritori throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ritori throws a head kick but Ignatiev moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ritori connects with an inside leg kick.
Ritori misses with a looping right.
Ignatiev misses with a kick to the body.
Ignatiev ducks under a wild hook from Ritori.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wusan Ritori dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Ignatiev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ignatiev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ignatiev cracks a nice hook into Ritori's ribs.
Ignatiev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ritori.
Ignatiev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ritori. That did some damage!
Nice body kick from Ignatiev.
Ritori needs to keep his hands up - Ignatiev had a free shot at his head there.
Ignatiev stuns Ritori with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ignatiev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ritori takes a swing at Ignatiev's ribcage but misses.
Ritori misses with a body shot.
Ignatiev loads up on a big right hand but Ritori slips the punch.
Ritori misses with a body kick.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Ritori lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ignatiev doesn't seem phased though.
Ritori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ignatiev.
Ignatiev throws a series of punches but Ritori avoids them all with ease.
Ritori was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ignatiev avoids the body shot from Ritori.
Ignatiev throws the kick towards the body but Ritori avoids it.
Ignatiev throws an overhand right that lands on Ritori's shoulder, as Ritori tries to avoid the shot.
Ritori turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ritori.
Ignatiev misses with a low kick.
Ignatiev looks to score with a jab to the body but Ritori is just out of range.
Ritori scores with a body shot.
A jab from Ignatiev misses. #T2#
Ritori looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ritori checks the leg kick.
Ignatiev connects with a solid leg kick.
Ignatiev connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ignatiev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ritori was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev moves out of range of the body kick from Ritori.
Ritori throws a jab but it's blocked by Ignatiev.
And Ignatiev responds with a good body kick, but Ritori manages to step out the way in time.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ignatiev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ritori.
Ritori swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ignatiev misses the shot to the body.
Ritori scores with a spinning back kick!
Ignatiev moves out of range as Ritori throws a body kick.
Ritori backing away here, and Ignatiev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Ignatiev misses with a body shot
and Ritori counters with a left to the body.
Ritori misses with a body kick.
Ignatiev flicks out a counter leg kick but Ritori steps away.
Ignatiev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Ritori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ritori scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wusan Ritori is winning the standup battle so far.
Ignatiev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ritori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ritori.
Ignatiev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ignatiev throws a right and a left that Ritori avoids nicely.
Ritori throws a right hand that misses
and Ignatiev counters with an outside leg kick.
Ritori has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ritori misses with a hook. Ignatiev ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Ritori throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ignatiev.
A telegraphed right hand from Ritori misses the target.
Ritori shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatiev connects with an inside leg kick.
Ignatiev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ritori counters with a low kick, right behind Ignatiev 's knee.
Ignatiev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ritori is able to avoid easily.
Ritori lands a nice looking body kick.
Ignatiev throws a right hand that misses
and Ritori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ignatiev avoids a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev moves out of range of the body kick from Ritori.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nikolai Ignatiev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Ignatiev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Ritori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignatiev.
Ritori is looking to counter punch.
Ignatiev throws a low kick, looking for Ritori's leg but Ritori calmly moves out of range.
Ritori jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ritori misses with a left hand
and Ignatiev counters with a body kick that stops Ritori in his tracks momentarily.
Ritori takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ignatiev misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ritori lands the left hand.
Ritori misses with a body kick.
Ignatiev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ritori uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ignatiev has time to react.
Ritori has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice body kick from Ignatiev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatiev misses with a left hand
and Ritori counters with a straight right hand.
Ignatiev scores with a jab.
Ritori misses with a body kick.
Ritori moves out of range as Ignatiev strikes.
Ritori is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Ignatiev misses with a body kick.
Ignatiev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ritori is out of range and Ignatiev settles back down.
Ignatiev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ritori quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ritori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatiev.
Ritori misses with an uppercut.
Ignatiev throws a body shot but no joy.
Ignatiev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ritori takes a step back to recover.
Ritori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ignatiev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ritori moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ignatiev. Ritori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatiev just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Ignatiev misses with a left hand
and Ritori counters with a right hand to the body.
Ritori throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ignatiev blocks the body kick.
Jab, jab by Ignatiev - just one landing.
Ignatiev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ritori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ignatiev on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#The cut above Nikolai Ignatiev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ignatiev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatiev connects with a crisp jab.
Ignatiev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ritori counters with a stiff right hand.
Ignatiev punishes Ritori's body with a nice straight punch.
Ritori blocks a leg kick.
Ritori takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T3#
Ritori swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ritori will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ignatiev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ritori.
It looked like Ritori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ignatiev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ritori.
Ignatiev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ignatiev misses the shot to the body.
Ritori looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ignatiev throws an overhand right that lands on Ritori's shoulder, as Ritori tries to avoid the shot.
Ignatiev misses with a looping right.
Ritori on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ritori throws a push kick but Ignatiev slaps the foot to one side.
Ritori cracks Ignatiev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ignatiev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ritori.#T4#
Ignatiev moves out of range of the body kick from Ritori.
Ritori throws a head kick but Ignatiev moves out of range.
Ignatiev scores with a jab to the body.
Ritori works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ignatiev throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ritori misses the target.
Ritori throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ignatiev tries a quick counter leg kick but Ritori is wise to it.
Ritori steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ignatiev. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatiev throws a lazy uppercut
and Ritori counters with a thumping low kick.
Ignatiev misses with an uppercut. Ritori saw that one coming.
Ignatiev blocks a jab.
Ritori misses with a kick to the body
and Ignatiev counters with a thumping low kick.
Ignatiev throws a push kick but Ritori slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Nikolai Ignatiev just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Ignatiev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Ignatiev misses with a hook
enabling Ritori to counter with a crisp jab.
Ritori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ritori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ritori takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ritori throws an overhand right that lands on Ignatiev's shoulder, as Ignatiev tries to avoid the shot.
Ignatiev misses with a hook.
Ignatiev lands a lovely overhand right.
Ritori misses with an uppercut. Ignatiev saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatiev throws a leg kick
and Ritori counters with a straight right hand.
Ignatiev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ignatiev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ritori.
Ignatiev just misses with a punch to the body.
As Ignatiev backs away, Ritori returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Ritori steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ignatiev. That one must have hurt.
Ignatiev lands a lovely overhand right.
Ignatiev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ignatiev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ritori slips under a jab from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev missing with a left hand there. Ritori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ritori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatiev moves away.
Ritori looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ritori shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ritori throws a hook but Ignatiev blocks it.
Ignatiev lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
Ritori takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ignatiev misses with a body shot.
Ritori throws a chopping leg kick but Ignatiev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ignatiev throws a lazy right hand but Ritori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ritori thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ignatiev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatiev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ignatiev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ignatiev misses with a double jab.
Ritori is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ignatiev avoids the body shot from Ritori.
Ignatiev cracks Ritori with an open hand slap.
Ignatiev misses with a low kick as Ritori jumps back.#T3#
Ignatiev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ritori has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ignatiev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ritori moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ignatiev moves out of range of the body kick from Ritori.
Ignatiev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ritori checks a low kick from Ignatiev.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ritori.
A swing and a miss from Ritori.
A slow jab from Ignatiev misses its intended target. #T4#
Nice body kick there by Ritori.
Nice defenses there by Ritori.
Ignatiev looks for the body kick but Ritori saw that one coming.
Ignatiev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ritori thumps Ignatiev with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Ignatiev there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritori avoids the body shot from Ignatiev.
Ritori checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ignatiev throws a big shot that misses.
Ritori jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ritori looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ignatiev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ignatiev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ignatiev staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Nikolai Ignatiev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Ignatiev's cut.
That's time! Ritori's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Ignatiev misses with a wild body shot.
Ritori throwing a counter right hand but Ignatiev manages to avoid it.
Ignatiev lands a jab to the nose.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatiev lands a body shot.
Ritori connects with a looping right hand.
Ritori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Ritori.
Ignatiev throws a jab but it's blocked by Ritori.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatiev throws an overhand right that lands on Ritori's shoulder, as Ritori tries to avoid the shot.
Ignatiev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ritori walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Ritori avoids the body shot from Ignatiev.
Ritori connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ignatiev throws an off balance right hand
and Ritori counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ignatiev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ritori moves away.
Ignatiev misses with a right hand
and Ritori counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ignatiev is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ritori just misses with a punch to the body.
Ritori misses with a low kick.
Ritori throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ignatiev just misses with a punch to the body.
Ritori scores with a hook to the body. Ignatiev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ritori misses with a straight left. #T2#
Ritori fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ignatiev scores with a body shot.
Ignatiev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ritori throws a shot from downtown. Ignatiev moves away and avoids it.
Ignatiev misses with a low kick.
Ritori appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ritori misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ignatiev throws a jab when Ritori was well out of range.
Ignatiev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ritori if he has to take too many more of those.
Ritori cracks Ignatiev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ignatiev thuds a left hand into Ritori's body.
Ignatiev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ritori counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Ritori lands a really nice looking cross but Ignatiev seems unphased.
Ignatiev thows a leg kick but Ritori checks it
and Ritori counters with a nice body kick.
Ritori lands a leg kick that knocks Ignatiev off balance momentarily.
Ritori blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Ritori on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ritori throws a push kick but Ignatiev slaps the foot to one side.
Ignatiev misses with a left hand
and Ritori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ignatiev scores with a jab.
Ritori connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#Nikolai Ignatiev's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ritori tries a low kick but Ignatiev avoids it.
Ritori digs a good body shot into Ignatiev's ribs.
Good leg kick by Ignatiev. #T4#
Ritori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ignatiev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ritori misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick from Ritori, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatiev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ritori is able to avoid easily.
Nice defenses there by Ritori.
You can see that Ignatiev has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Ignatiev throws a leg kick
enabling Ritori to counter with a crisp jab.
Ignatiev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ritori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ignatiev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Ignatiev misses.
Ignatiev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wusan Ritori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#KD#
Ritori drops Ignatiev with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ignatiev looks back up at him and smiles so Ritori waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Ignatiev is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Wusan Ritori showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ignatiev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47

The fight is ruled a draw!
Wusan Ritori retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 133
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Yoshida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakabisha manages to avoid it.
Nakabisha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yoshida looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nakabisha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yoshida shoots in but Nakabisha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yoshida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nakabisha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nakabisha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshida tries to clinch but Nakabisha is having none of it.
Yoshida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yoshida blocks a jab.
Yoshida takes a swing at Nakabisha's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakabisha works Yoshida's body with a nice hook.
Yoshida tries to clinch but Nakabisha moves away
and Nakabisha counters with a nice body shot.
Yoshida takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Yoshida throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Yoshida avoids a kick to the body.
Yoshida throws out a counter right but Nakabisha avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Nakabisha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Nakabisha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nakabisha tries to work over Yoshida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakabisha is working Yoshida over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Yoshida.
Nakabisha 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.
Yoshida stalls.
Nakabisha struggles to land a body shot inside as Yoshida controls his hands.
Yoshida misses with some punches.
Nakabisha throws a head punch that misses.
Nakabisha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yoshida lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nakabisha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakabisha blocks an uppercut.
Yoshida taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yoshida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshida works on Nakabisha's body with a couple of short punches.
Yoshida lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nakabisha backwards.
Nakabisha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakabisha missing with knees to the body.
Yoshida is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nakabisha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nakabisha misses with a body punch.
Yoshida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nakabisha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yoshida misses with a body punch.
Yoshida being controlled against the cage.
Nakabisha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakabisha misses with the head strike.
Nakabisha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakabisha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yoshida's elbow.
Yoshida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nakabisha misses with a body punch.
Yoshida is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nakabisha is keeping busy.#T3#
Yoshida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakabisha's elbow.
Nakabisha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nakabisha lands with a left to the head.
Nakabisha has a couple of punches blocked by Yoshida.
Nakabisha lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Yoshida.
Nakabisha lands a right hand.
Nakabisha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakabisha scores with a shot to the side of Yoshida's head.
Yoshida misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yoshida has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nakabisha avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shinji Nakabisha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuto Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakabisha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakabisha misses with a punch to the body.
Nakabisha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakabisha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nakabisha fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Nakabisha blocking some punches.
Nakabisha misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Yoshida fails to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nakabisha throws a head punch that misses.
Yoshida misses with the head strike.
Nakabisha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yoshidas head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakabisha.
Nakabisha lands with a right to the head.
Yoshida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yoshida blocking some punches.
Nakabisha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nakabisha fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakabisha.
Yoshida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yoshida tries a body shot but Nakabisha blocks it.
Yoshida blocks a body shot from Nakabisha.
Nakabisha throws a head punch that misses.
Nakabisha misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Nakabisha.
Nakabisha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shinji Nakabisha dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Yoshida tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakabisha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yoshida misses with a two punch combination.
Nakabisha moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Nakabisha. That snapped Yoshida's head back.
Yoshida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nakabisha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yoshida's corner calls for a 1-2. Yoshida obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nakabisha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Nakabisha counters with a quick kick to the body but Yoshida blocks it.
Nakabisha misses with a head kick.
Yoshida throws a body kick that misses.
Yuto Yoshida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nakabisha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nakabisha connects with a right hand. Yoshida shakes it off.
Nakabisha ducks under a wild hook from Yoshida.#T1#
Yoshida takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nakabisha throws a lazy right hand but Yoshida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yoshida let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nakabisha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yoshida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yoshida misses with a series of wild punches.
Nakabisha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yoshida. That did some damage!
Nakabisha defending well as Yoshida loads up on a big left hand.
Yoshida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A cross from Yoshida lands.
Nakabisha looks to throw the jab but Yoshida is out of range.
Yoshida looks to land a combination but Nakabisha avoids it well. #T2#
Nakabisha just misses with a punch to the body.
Yuto Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshida misses with a leg kick
and Nakabisha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yoshida's knee momentarily.
Yoshida slips under a jab from Nakabisha.
Nakabisha slips under a jab from Yoshida.
Nakabisha is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshida tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nakabisha counters with a stiff right hand.
Nakabisha throws a looping overhand right but Yoshida ducks down to avoid it.
Yoshida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Nakabisha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nakabisha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yoshida throws a lazy right hand but Nakabisha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakabisha is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yoshida.
Yoshida dips to his left and cracks Nakabisha with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut lands for Nakabisha. That snapped Yoshida's head back.
Yoshida checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yoshida works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Nakabisha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yoshida.
Yoshida scores with a spinning back kick!
Yoshida tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yoshida fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nakabisha throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Yoshida as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Yoshida prevents a body shot from Nakabisha.
Nakabisha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakabisha misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakabisha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Yoshida.
Nakabisha tries a body shot but Yoshida blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Nakabisha fails to land. #T4#
Yoshida looking to stall.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakabisha has Yoshida pressed against the cage.
Yoshida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yoshida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nakabisha.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nakabisha working aggressively here.
Yoshida'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.
Yoshida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakabisha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yoshida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yoshida lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoshida leaning against his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakabisha.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakabisha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuto Yoshida 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nakabisha throws a low kick but Yoshida moves out of range easily.
Nakabisha doesn't manage to clinch there - Yoshida circles away.
Nakabisha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nakabisha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nakabisha moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakabisha throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nakabisha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yoshida throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Nakabisha misses the target.
Nakabisha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yoshida.
Nakabisha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yoshida takes a swing at Nakabisha's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakabisha swings for the body but Yoshida moves out of range.
Nakabisha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yoshida thuds a left hand into Nakabisha's body.#T1#
Nakabisha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakabisha is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice shot by Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a really nice looking cross but Nakabisha seems unphased.
Yoshida avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Nakabisha backs off Yoshida throws a huge counter combo but Nakabisha manages to avoid it all.
Yoshida jabs at Nakabisha's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yoshida darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#Nakabisha is rocked!
Yoshida throws a pinpoint strike between Nakabisha's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Nakabisha crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Yoshida scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuto Yoshida!

Event: GAMMA#1119 Wusan v Janko
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Khan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ignatiev misses the shot to the body.
Khan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ignatiev. Ignatiev obviously looking to wear him down.
Khan 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.
Khan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Khan finds it's way through Ignatiev's defenses.
Khan misses with a body shot.
Khan throws a leg kick but Ignatiev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Khan jabs Ignatiev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ignatiev looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
A nice leg kick from Khan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatiev slips under a jab.
Ignatiev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khan lands a really nice looking cross but Ignatiev seems unphased.
Khan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Khan avoids the body shot from Ignatiev.
Khan motions for Ignatiev to come forward. Khan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Khan blocks the low kick.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatiev.
A low kick from Khan is predictable there
and Ignatiev counters with an outside leg kick. #T1#
Khan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Khan scores with a decent looking hook.
Khan misses with a low kick.
Ignatiev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Khan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ignatiev counters with a leg kick.
Ignatiev avoids the body shot from Khan.
An inside leg kick from Khan misses.
Ignatiev with a nice calf kick.
Ignatiev throws a hook to the side of Khan's head but Khan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ignatiev looks to land a right hand but Khan moved out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Khan.
Ignatiev bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Khan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ignatiev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khan.
Ignatiev tries to score with a low kick but Khan moves his leg out of the way.
Khan throws a low kick, looking for Ignatiev's leg but Ignatiev calmly moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatiev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ignatiev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khan.#T2#
Khan slips under a jab.
Khan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ignatiev throws a jab when Khan was well out of range.
Ignatiev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ignatiev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ignatiev blocks a leg kick.
Ignatiev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ignatiev is out of range and Khan settles back down.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatiev looks for the body kick but Khan saw that one coming.
Khan misses with a looping left.
Crunch! Ignatiev slams his shin into Khan's torso.
Ignatiev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatiev.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Khan tried to score with a low kick but Ignatiev checks it.
Ignatiev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Khan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bora Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ignatiev checks it well. #T3#
Ignatiev moves out of range of the leg kick from Khan.
Ignatiev works Khan's body with a nice hook.
A low kick lands for Khan.
Ignatiev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Khan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ignatiev checks a leg kick.
Ignatiev bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ignatiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
Khan checks a leg kick.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Ignatiev misses the jab.
Ignatiev wants to slow Khan down by chopping away at his legs.
A shot to the body from Khan misses
and Ignatiev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ignatiev misses with a low kick.
A big left from Ignatiev misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Khan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ignatiev - the referee stops the clock and Khan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ignatiev. Khan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Khan throws a low kick but Ignatiev moves out of range easily. #T4#
A clash of legs there as Ignatiev blocks the low kick.
Ignatiev misses with an uppercut. Khan saw that one coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khan misses with a straight left.
Ignatiev swinging wildly here.
Khan tried to counter with a leg kick but Ignatiev avoided it.
Ignatiev tries to move into range but Khan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick from Ignatiev misses.
Ignatiev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice straight punches there by Khan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khan.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Ignatiev's head but Ignatiev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ignatiev scores with a nice head shot.
Khan blocks a jab.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Ignatiev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Khan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ignatiev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nikolai Ignatiev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ignatiev misses with a body shot.
Khan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ignatiev catches Khan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ignatiev scores with a hook to the body. Khan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ignatiev.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatiev manages to avoid it.
Khan tried to score with a low kick but Ignatiev checks it.
Khan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatiev manages to avoid it.
Khan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan throws an overhand right that lands on Ignatiev's shoulder, as Ignatiev tries to avoid the shot.
Khan misses with a hook. Ignatiev ducked under it nicely.
Ignatiev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Khan is out of range and Ignatiev settles back down.
Ignatiev slips a jab and a cross from Khan.
Khan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Ignatiev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ignatiev! But no joy.#T1#
Khan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khan scores with a nice right hand.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ignatiev digs a good hook to Khan's body.
Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ignatiev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Khan misses with a hook.
Khan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev tries to move into range but Khan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Khan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Ignatiev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ignatiev throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
Ignatiev tries to land a leg kick but Khan saw it coming and moves away.
Khan looks to land a right hand but Ignatiev moved out of range.
A jab from Ignatiev misses.
Ignatiev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khan.
Ignatiev defending well as Khan loads up on a big left hand.
Nikolai Ignatiev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ignatiev misses with an uppercut. Khan saw that one coming.#T2#
Ignatiev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Ignatiev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Ignatiev as he checks the leg kick.
Khan misses with a double jab.
Ignatiev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ignatiev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ignatiev throws out a loose jab but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatiev.
Some bone on bone action there as Ignatiev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Khan avoids the head kick by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ignatiev misses with a body kick.
Ignatiev blocks a jab.
Ignatiev misses with a looping right.
Khan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Khan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Ignatiev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Khan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A jab from Khan does it's job there.
Khan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ignatiev is out of range and Khan settles back down.
Nice uppercut there from Khan.
Ignatiev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ignatiev takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Ignatiev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Ignatiev backs away, Khan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ignatiev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Khan misses the target.
Khan throws a hook but Ignatiev avoids it easily.
Ignatiev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ignatiev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ignatiev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Ignatiev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ignatiev throws a shot to the body.
Khan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatiev avoids the body shot from Khan. #T4#
Ignatiev missing with a left hand there. Khan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khan lands with a shot to the body.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatiev manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ignatiev misses the target.
Khan avoids a kick to the body.
Khan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Khan tried to score with a low kick but Ignatiev checks it.
Ignatiev flicks out a counter leg kick but Khan steps away.
Khan walks into a jab.
Ignatiev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ignatiev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ignatiev moves out of range of the leg kick from Khan.
Ignatiev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ignatiev 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.
Khan lands a slapping body shot.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ignatiev misses with a body shot.
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 Bora Khan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Khan swings for the body but Ignatiev moves out of range.
Khan slips under a jab from Ignatiev.
Khan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ignatiev just manages to avoid it.
Khan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatiev misses with a straight left.
Ignatiev connects with a body shot that sends Khan's belly button to the back.
Khan moves away from the strike by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
Khan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Khan lands a jab to the nose.
Khan throws a shot from downtown. Ignatiev moves away and avoids it.
Ignatiev scores with a kick to the body.
Khan defending well as Ignatiev loads up on a big left hand.
Khan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Khan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatiev misses with an uppercut.
Khan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ignatiev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khan with a nice calf kick.
Ignatiev throws the left hand but Khan avoids the punch easily.
Ignatiev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatiev.#T1#
Ignatiev lunges at Khan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Khan's hand.
Khan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ignatiev's head backwards.
Khan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ignatiev is able to avoid easily.
Ignatiev swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Khan counter with a right hand.
Ignatiev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ignatiev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatiev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ignatiev.
Khan throwing a counter right hand but Ignatiev manages to avoid it.
Ignatiev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ignatiev slips a jab from Khan.
Ignatiev is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ignatiev looks to throw the jab but Khan is out of range.
Ignatiev cracks a nice hook into Khan's ribs.
Ignatiev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ignatiev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Ignatiev misses its intended target.
Ignatiev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Khan lands with a shot to the body.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatiev manages to avoid it.
Ignatiev misses with a straight left.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ignatiev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ignatiev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ignatiev misses with a straight right.
Ignatiev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ignatiev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ignatiev with a nice cross.
Khan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khan throws a hook but Ignatiev blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Khan. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Khan lands a jab.#T3#
Ignatiev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ignatiev throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
Ignatiev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ignatiev is trying to counter with his kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Ignatiev blocks the leg kick.
Ignatiev misses with a looping left.
Ignatiev slips a straight right by Khan.
Khan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Khan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ignatiev checks it well.
Ignatiev throws a leg kick that misses.
Khan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ignatiev. Ignatiev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ignatiev connects with a single shot there.
Khan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ignatiev jabs at Khan's body.#T4#
Ignatiev looks to land a body kick but Khan moved away.
Ignatiev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ignatiev looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
Ignatiev misses with an uppercut. Khan saw that one coming.
Khan throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ignatiev lands a right hook to the body.
Khan tries to score with a low kick but Ignatiev moves his leg out of the way.
Ignatiev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Khan wants to slow Ignatiev down by chopping away at his legs.
Ignatiev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ignatiev misses with a straight left.
Khan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khan scores with a jab. Ignatiev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ignatiev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Khan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatiev connects with a leg kick.
Ignatiev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatiev.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikolai Ignatiev.
Well Ignatiev 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Ignatiev!
An out of breath Nikolai Ignatiev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 016
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Jambo fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Hurtado decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hurtado is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jambo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jambo is staying active underneath Hurtado, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Jambo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Jambo looking for submissions off his back.
Jambo tries to kick Hurtado off but Hurtado keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurtado wants to pass to mount but Jambo is defending the position.
Jambo manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Hurtado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jambo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Jambo is looking for a triangle but Hurtado pushes his legs off easily.
Hurtado is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Hurtado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hurtado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hurtado tries to free his leg and advance position but Jambo is retaining full guard.
Jambo looking to control.
Jambo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hurtado manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Jambo preventing the sweep.
Jambo wants to control from the top but Hurtado keeps moving. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#SUB#
Hurtado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jambo passes Hurtado's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hurtado looking for submissions off his back.
Hurtado is trying to control but can't.
Hurtado is looking for a sweep. Jambo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hurtado is working hard here to advance position.
Jambo is trying to control the action in half guard but Hurtado is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Atlas Hurtado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hurtado 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 10:9
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 10:9
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atlas Hurtado!

Event: SMASH: Ghetea vs Buddha
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
McDonald throws a leg kick which misses Canizares's front leg but catches the back leg as Canizares tries to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McDonald crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Canizares - the referee stops the clock and McDonald gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Canizares. McDonald manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Canizares makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Canizares avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Canizares misses the target.
McDonald throws a wild body kick that Canizares sees coming a mile off.
A right-left combo lands from McDonald.
McDonald gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Canizares!
McDonald scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Canizares moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Canizares is just out of range.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good leg kick by Canizares.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Canizares is out of range.
We've been told by Canizares's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Canizares sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McDonald connects with a solid leg kick.
McDonald punishes Canizares's body with a nice straight punch.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Canizares fails to land with a series of punches.
McDonald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but Canizares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Canizares on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonald. McDonald obviously looking to wear him down.
McDonald tries to score with a low kick but Canizares moves his leg out of the way.
Canizares cracks McDonald with a good jab.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canizares scores with a nice right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonald 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 Canizares has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Canizares and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McDonald scores with a kick to the midsection.
A punch combination from McDonald misses.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McDonald - that will leave a mark!
McDonald looks for the body kick but Canizares saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Canizares wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Canizares gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonald.
A head kick misses from Canizares.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Canizares's leg. Canizares is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDonald slips under a jab.#T2#
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Canizares counters with a left to the body.
Canizares scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Canizares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Canizares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Canizares connects with an inside leg kick.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Canizares checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A quick step to the side and Canizares tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald misses with a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Canizares misses its target.
McDonald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Canizares throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by McDonald.
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Canizares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Canizares blocks a low kick nicely.
It appears Canizares was looking to counter with a kick there.
Canizares throws a front kick aimed at McDonald's knee but McDonald avoids it well.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canizares is looking to chop away at McDonald's legs.
McDonald now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A bone on bone clash there as McDonald blocks the leg kick.
Canizares checks the leg kick nicely there.
McDonald tries to work over Canizares's front leg with a kick but Canizares checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Canizares misses its target.#T3#
McDonald tries to land a front kick but Canizares steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDonald takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canizares.
Canizares tests McDonald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Canizares tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald tries to work over Canizares's front leg with a kick but Canizares checks it.
Canizares throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald throws a body punch but Canizares moves out of range.
McDonald takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Canizares scores with a leg kick.
Canizares throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
McDonald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Canizares. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
McDonald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A punch combination from McDonald misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Canizares misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of McDonald 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McDonald lands with a good body shot.
Canizares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Canizares connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonald. McDonald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Canizares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald takes one to the chin there.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Canizares.
McDonald looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonald stuns Canizares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Canizares is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Canizares's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canizares moves out of range of the body kick from McDonald.
Canizares takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McDonald tries a low kick but Canizares avoids it.
Canizares is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McDonald blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nicholas McDonald will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Canizares scores with a hook to the body. McDonald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canizares manages to avoid it.
Canizares feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McDonald blocks a leg kick.
Canizares throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDonald.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Canizares moved away.
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Canizares saw that one coming.
Canizares avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A counter left hand to the body from Canizares misses its target.
A slow jab from McDonald misses its intended target.
McDonald throws a hook but Canizares blocks it.
Canizares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McDonald throws a head kick but Canizares moves out of range.
Canizares throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares misses with a low kick.
Canizares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
No joy there for McDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDonald attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Canizares does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
McDonald misses with a kick to the body.
McDonald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonald moves out of range as Canizares strikes.
Canizares tries to land a front kick but McDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Canizares.
Canizares fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Canizares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Canizares is looking to counter punch.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Canizares rather than just go for the knockout.
Canizares scores with the left hand. McDonald knows he should have avoided that one.
Canizares throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald tries a quick counter leg kick but Canizares is wise to it.
Canizares connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Canizares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Canizares.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Canizares.
Canizares is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canizares scores with a spinning back kick!
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald tries to bum rush Canizares with a series of wild strikes but Canizares uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Canizares jabs McDonald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald misses with a low kick as Canizares jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Canizares misses the target.
McDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canizares.
A low kick from McDonald is predictable there
and Canizares counters with a good low kick that McDonald was not able to check.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Canizares checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Canizares.
McDonald has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Canizares.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canizares.
Canizares throws a front kick aimed at McDonald's knee but McDonald avoids it well.
Canizares misses with a looping left.
Canizares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Canizares throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDonald.
McDonald blocks a low kick nicely.
McDonald lands a body shot.
Canizares pushes McDonald away with a front kick.#T3#
Canizares fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Canizares fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonald on the side of the head.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses
letting Canizares counter with a right hand.
McDonald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses
and Canizares counters with a nice uppercut.
Canizares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canizares scores with a jab. McDonald acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Canizares scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
Canizares swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Canizares.
McDonald tries to score with a low kick but Canizares moves his leg out of the way.
Canizares lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonald throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Canizares to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Canizares looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Canizares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McDonald has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McDonald cracks a nice hook into Canizares's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Canizares does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Canizares lands with a straight right. McDonald didn't see that one coming.
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Canizares misses the target.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McDonald walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Canizares checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Canizares lands a lovely overhand right.
McDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Canizares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald connects with a leg kick.
McDonald gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Canizares.
Canizares checks a leg kick.
McDonald misses with a body punch
and Canizares finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
McDonald scores with a shot to the body.
McDonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Canizares with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McDonald lands a nice hook to Canizares's body. Canizares takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Canizares does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Canizares is just out of range.
Canizares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Canizares looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
McDonald finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Canizares tried to counter with a leg kick but McDonald avoided it.
A big left from Canizares misses.
Canizares throws a chopping leg kick but McDonald manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A shot to the liver by Canizares. Beautiful body shot.
Canizares lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Canizares thows a body kick. McDonald tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McDonald defending well as Canizares loads up on a big left hand.
Ezequiel Canizares is winning the standup battle so far.
Canizares tries to land a front kick but McDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but McDonald might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Canizares has got the better of the exchanges.
McDonald with a nice calf kick.
A leg kick checked by Canizares.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Canizares moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
A lazy left from Canizares finds it's target.
Canizares lands a jab to McDonald's midsection.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Canizares is out of range.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Canizares scores with a head kick. McDonald tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Canizares checks a leg kick.
Canizares checks a leg kick nicely.
Canizares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circling - Canizares throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Canizares swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald lands a nice looking body shot.
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
Nice body kick there by Canizares.
McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canizares.
McDonald throws a solid leg kick but Canizares takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDonald.
Canizares fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McDonald is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDonald.
Canizares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and Canizares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canizares throws a leg kick but McDonald checks it.
McDonald misses with a few strikes there.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canizares.
Canizares throws a nice outside leg kick.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Canizares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Canizares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
Canizares doesn't manage to clinch there - McDonald circles away.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick from Canizares.
Canizares looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
Canizares avoids the head kick by McDonald.
Canizares misses the shot to the body.
Canizares lands with a cross. #T3#
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Canizares is just out of range.
Canizares throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald 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.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Canizares sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McDonald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canizares moves away.
McDonald thumps Canizares with a low kick.
Canizares misses with an attempted mid kick.
Canizares checks a leg kick.
Canizares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses
and Canizares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald misses with a body shot
and Canizares counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDonald thinking.
McDonald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Canizares checks the leg kick.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Canizares uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDonald has time to react.
Canizares fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonald on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canizares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDonald wants to slow Canizares down by chopping away at his legs.
Canizares moves out of range of the body kick from McDonald.
McDonald throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Canizares counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald lands a nice hook to Canizares's body. Canizares takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDonald throws a predictable looking body shot
and Canizares counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Canizares misses the target.
Canizares throws a push kick but McDonald slaps the foot to one side.
Canizares works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McDonald keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDonald punishes Canizares's body with a nice straight punch.
Canizares throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
Canizares throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Canizares avoids it.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezequiel Canizares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Canizares 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SMASH: Ghetea vs Buddha
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
A jab from Lutang finds it's way through Dayton 's defenses.
Dayton walks into a jab.
Nice shot by Lutang.
Lutang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Lutang.
Dayton walks into a left hand.
Lutang connects with a leg kick.
Lutang throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Dayton counters by clinching up.
Dayton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lutang smiles and moves away.
Lutang throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Dayton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lutang tries to roll over but Dayton keeps him under control.
Lutang on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dayton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Lutang tries to roll over but Dayton keeps him under control.
Dayton working over Lutang with some ground and pound. Lutang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dayton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lutang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lutang tries to get out of the position.
Lutang wants to improve his position but Dayton is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dayton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dayton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dayton trying to mount his opponent but Lutang defends it.
Dayton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lutang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dayton .
Dayton drops an elbow to the side of Lutang's head. #T2#
Dayton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lutang tries to get to full guard but Dayton has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Dayton is trying to work for a kimura but Lutang is defending well.
Dayton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dayton is just content to waste time from the top position. Lutang takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lutang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dayton drops back looking for a leg! Lutang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lutang manages to kick Dayton off! Dayton jumps back into Lutang's guard.
Dayton lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Dayton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dayton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dayton landing with the ground and pound.
Dayton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lutang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dayton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lutang's head.
Dayton throwing strikes from guard but Lutang blocks nicely.
Dayton landing with the ground and pound.
Dayton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lutang's head.#T4#
Dayton stands up over Lutang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dayton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dayton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dayton throws a big right hand that misses.
Dayton distracts Lutang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lutang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dayton .
Dayton won't allow Lutang to sweep him here.
Lutang wants to control but Dayton passes easily into half guard.
Dayton with the ground and pound but Lutang uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dayton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Dayton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
The fighters circling - Lutang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dayton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lutang defends it well.
Jab, jab by Lutang - just one landing.
A big left from Lutang misses.
Dayton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lutang.
Lutang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lutang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dayton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lutang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sun Lutang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lutang. Lutang obviously looking to wear him down.
Dayton blocks a low kick nicely.
Dayton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lutang lands with a right hand. #T1#
Lutang throws a hook but Dayton avoids it easily.
Lutang lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Lutang. Beautiful body shot.
Lutang with the inside leg kick.
Lutang throws a good cross that connects.
A shot to the liver by Lutang. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Lutang finds it's way through Dayton 's defenses.
Sun Lutang is winning the standup battle so far.
Lutang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dayton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lutang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Lutang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dayton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lutang.
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!
Lutang scores with a hook to the body. Dayton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lutang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lutang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dayton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lutang misses with a hook.
Dayton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Lutang. That snapped Dayton 's head back.
Dayton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Lutang misses the target.
Lutang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dayton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Lutang.
Lutang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dayton was well out of range. Poor timing from Lutang.
Lutang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dayton can do to turn this around?
Lutang lands with a good body shot.
Lutang digs a good hook to Dayton 's body.
Lutang throws the left hand but Dayton avoids the punch easily.
Lutang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dayton manages to avoid it.
Lutang cracks a nice hook into Dayton 's ribs.
Dayton walks into a jab.
Lutang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dayton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dayton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lutang. Lutang obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Lutang connects with a body shot that sends Dayton 's belly button to the back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lutang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dayton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sun Lutang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lutang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lutang lands with a nice body punch.
Lutang looks to throw the jab but Dayton is out of range.
Dayton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutang.
Lutang is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lutang cracks Dayton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dayton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lutang misses with a wild body shot.
Dayton feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Lutang dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dayton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lutang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dayton feints the counter takedown.
It looks like Lutang has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lutang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lutang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dayton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dayton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lutang misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Lutang lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dayton doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang lands with a straight right. Dayton didn't see that one coming.
Dayton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lutang.
And Dayton tries to counter it with a takedown but Lutang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lutang scores with a hook.#T1#
Lutang swings for the body but Dayton moves out of range.
Jab by Lutang.
Lutang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lutang lands the left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Lutang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lutang.
Lutang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lutang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dayton .
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lutang 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 Dayton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dayton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And Dayton tries to counter it with a takedown but Lutang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lutang lands a nice hook to Dayton 's body. Dayton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lutang.#T2#
Lutang jabs at Dayton 's body.
A jab from Lutang misses.
Dayton tries to counter by closing the distance.
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!
Lutang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dayton under the eye.
Lutang looks to land a right hand but Dayton moved out of range.
Dayton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lutang connects with a looping right hand.
Dayton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dayton tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lutang swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Dayton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dayton .
Lutang tries to work over Dayton 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dayton blocks the elbow strike.
Dayton is trying to pull guard but Lutang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dayton fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T3##TD2#
Dayton pulls guard effortlessly.
Lutang tries to free his leg and advance position but Dayton is retaining full guard.
Lutang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dayton controls Lutang momentarily but Lutang frees himself.
Lutang wants to control from the top but Dayton keeps moving.
Lutang stopping the sweep attempt from Dayton .
Dayton tries to strike from the bottom.
Dayton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lutang manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Dayton throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Dayton throws a big elbow that misses.
Dayton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lutang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dayton on the ground.
Dayton postures up.
Dayton trying to control the position from guard on top but Lutang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dayton being controlled here momentarily.
Lutang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dayton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Lutang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lutang 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Lutang!
A relieved looking Sun Lutang 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: GAMMA#1114 Ritori v Milo
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Rhodes avoids the body shot from Ignatiev.
Rhodes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rhodes takes one on the button.
Rhodes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ignatiev slips under a jab from Rhodes.
Ignatiev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rhodes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhodes.
Nice defenses there by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev scores with a sloppy right hand. Rhodes should have avoided that one.
Ignatiev misses with a wild body shot.
Ignatiev throws a body punch but Rhodes moves out of range.
Rhodes throwing a counter right hand but Ignatiev manages to avoid it.
Rhodes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rhodes staying out of range there.
Ignatiev lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Ignatiev connects with a body shot that sends Rhodes's belly button to the back.
A big right from Ignatiev misses.
Ignatiev misses the shot to the body.
Ignatiev slaps away a takedown attempt from Rhodes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rhodes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rhodes ducks under a wild hook from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rhodes.
Rhodes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatiev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatiev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ignatiev throws a hook to the side of Rhodes's head but Rhodes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rhodes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignatiev. #T2#
Rhodes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Ignatiev. Beautiful body shot.
Ignatiev looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhodes is just out of range.
Ignatiev's corner calls for a 1-2. Ignatiev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ignatiev 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.
Rhodes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatiev wants to land a leg kick but Rhodes is out of range.
Nikolai Ignatiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodes checks a leg kick nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ignatiev.
Ignatiev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rhodes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ignatiev throws a right hand that misses #TD#
so Rhodes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ignatiev is looking to sweep but instead, Rhodes has passed into half guard. #T3#
Rhodes lands with a punch from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ignatiev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rhodes controlling the action here.
Ignatiev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rhodes.
Ignatiev wants to get back to full guard.
Rhodes wants to control but Ignatiev is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ignatiev is trying to control but Rhodes manages to pass to mount!
Rhodes controlling the position easily from mount.
Rhodes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rhodes cracks Ignatiev with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rhodes looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatiev can't escape the position.
Rhodes looking to finish Ignatiev with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ignatiev!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatiev taking shots to the head.
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 Dusty Rhodes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Rhodes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ignatiev slips a jab from Rhodes.
Ignatiev throws out a counter right but Rhodes avoids it with no problem.
Ignatiev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ignatiev throws an overhand right that lands on Rhodes's shoulder, as Rhodes tries to avoid the shot.
Rhodes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rhodes misses with a hook. Ignatiev ducked under it nicely.
Rhodes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignatiev.
Rhodes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhodes throws a hook to the side of Ignatiev's head but Ignatiev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ignatiev misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatiev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rhodes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rhodes is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ignatiev's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rhodes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rhodes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rhodes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ignatiev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A lazy left from Rhodes finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Nikolai Ignatiev has been cut.
Rhodes dives in and grabs Ignatiev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ignatiev pushes down on Rhodes's head and hops out.#T1#
Rhodes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ignatiev scores with a push kick.
Rhodes throws a hook but Ignatiev avoids it easily.
Ignatiev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhodes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhodes staying out of range there.
Rhodes throwing a counter right hand but Ignatiev manages to avoid it.
Ignatiev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhodes.
Rhodes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatiev moves away.
Ignatiev feints and then cracks Rhodes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rhodes down.
Rhodes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ignatiev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rhodes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ignatiev lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Rhodes throws a lazy right hand but Ignatiev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhodes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ignatiev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhodes was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatiev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhodes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nikolai Ignatiev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ignatiev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rhodes moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Rhodes misses the target.
Ignatiev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ignatiev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhodes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhodes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ignatiev sprawls and moves away.
Nikolai Ignatiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ignatiev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rhodes doesn't seem bothered though.
Rhodes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ignatiev counters with a stiff right hand.
Ignatiev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Rhodes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rhodes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rhodes swinging wildly here.
Ignatiev lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Nice uppercut there from Ignatiev.
Rhodes doesn't manage to clinch there - Ignatiev circles away.
Rhodes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ignatiev. Ignatiev obviously looking to wear him down.
Rhodes takes one to the chin there.
Rhodes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ignatiev counters with a stiff right hand.
Ignatiev slips a straight right by Rhodes.
Ignatiev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ignatiev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Rhodes. #T4#
Ignatiev misses with a low kick.
Ignatiev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rhodes sizes up Ignatiev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rhodes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ignatiev missing with a left hand there. Rhodes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhodes avoids the body shot from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ignatiev slips a straight right by Rhodes.
Ignatiev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rhodes swings widly with a right hand
and Ignatiev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rhodes throws a hook but Ignatiev blocks it.
Rhodes dodges the punch combination from Ignatiev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Ignatiev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Ignatiev'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#
Ignatiev with a hook.
Ignatiev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rhodes checks a low kick from Ignatiev.
A punch lands to the side of Ignatiev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ignatiev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ignatiev lands a leg kick that knocks Rhodes off balance momentarily.
Rhodes takes one on the button.
Ignatiev digs a good hook to Rhodes's body.
Ignatiev throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhodes throws an off balance right hand
and Ignatiev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rhodes misses with a body shot.
Ignatiev throws an overhand right that lands on Rhodes's shoulder, as Rhodes tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Rhodes wants to clinch up but Ignatiev keeps it at a distance.
Rhodes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ignatiev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ignatiev misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Rhodes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ignatiev scores with a hook to the body. Rhodes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ignatiev throws a hook but Rhodes avoids it easily.
Rhodes moves away from the strike by Ignatiev.
A swing and a miss from Ignatiev.
Rhodes doesn't manage to clinch there - Ignatiev circles away.
Rhodes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhodes. Ignatiev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ignatiev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rhodes. #T2#
Ignatiev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ignatiev.
Rhodes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ignatiev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ignatiev throws a body shot but no joy.
Rhodes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ignatiev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rhodes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ignatiev defends well and Rhodes ends up having to push Ignatiev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rhodes can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dusty Rhodes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhodes throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rhodes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatiev misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Ignatiev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhodes lands with a right to the head.
Rhodes swings wildly with an uppercut but Ignatiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhodes scores with a hook to the body.
Rhodes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ignatiev tries to throw a body punch but Rhodes avoids it by throwing Ignatiev back against the cage.
Rhodes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ignatiev after a bit of a struggle.
Ignatiev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rhodes.
Ignatiev tries a body shot but Rhodes blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Ignatiev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rhodes wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Rhodes turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rhodes manages to end up in side control.
Ignatiev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rhodes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Rhodes is trying to get an arm triangle but Ignatiev is defending well.
Ignatiev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rhodes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Ignatiev can't do much from the bottom here.
Ignatiev is looking for a sweep.
Ignatiev looking for a sweep but Rhodes has passed into full mount! Oh no!

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Ignatiev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ignatiev 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Ignatiev!
A very excited looking Nikolai Ignatiev 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: SMASH: Hohenthal vs Reepo
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Dredd looks to land a left hand but Vrjalya moved out of range nicely.
Vrjalya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dredd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Vrjalya counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vrjalya tries to free his leg and advance position but Dredd is retaining full guard.
Dredd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vrjalya. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vrjalya won't allow Dredd to sweep him here.
Vrjalya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vrjalya works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Vrjalya is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd trying to control but Vrjalya postures up.
Vrjalya trying to mount his opponent but Dredd defends it. #T1#
Dredd is trying to get back to full guard.
Dredd wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vrjalya works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vrjalya takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Dredd fending off the submission attempt from Vrjalya.
Dredd is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T2##SUB#
Vrjalya is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Dredd is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ken Vrjalya!
Ken Vrjalya made sure to mention his sponsor, Fantasy Threads in his post fight interview.

Event: GAMMA#1107 Jarrod v Kurt
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev ducks under a wild hook from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ignatiev throws a body kick that misses.
Ignatiev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ignatiev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ignatiev tries a quick counter leg kick but Andrianakis is wise to it.
Andrianakis scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrianakis misses the target.
Andrianakis just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid body kick from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev misses the shot to the body.
Andrianakis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A right-left combo lands from Andrianakis.
Ignatiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatiev misses with a body kick.
Andrianakis misses with a looping left.
Ignatiev slips under a jab from Andrianakis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrianakis 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.
Andrianakis is looking to clinch. #T1#
Andrianakis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andrianakis throws a lazy uppercut
and Ignatiev counters with a nice uppercut.
Ignatiev throws the kick towards the body but Andrianakis avoids it.
Ignatiev lands with a right hand.
Andrianakis slips under a jab.
Ignatiev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andrianakis doesn't manage to clinch there - Ignatiev circles away.
Andrianakis misses with a hook. Ignatiev ducked under it nicely.
Andrianakis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev is trying to counter with his kicks.
Andrianakis looks to land a right hand but Ignatiev moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Ignatiev misses.
Andrianakis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ignatiev.
Ignatiev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Andrianakis with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Andrianakis. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Andrianakis misses.
Ignatiev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Andrianakis throws an overhand right that lands on Ignatiev's shoulder, as Ignatiev tries to avoid the shot.
Ignatiev ducks under a wild hook from Andrianakis.
Ignatiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrianakis. #T2#
Andrianakis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrianakis scores with a hook.
Ignatiev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Andrianakis moves out of range of the strikes.
Ignatiev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andrianakis in his tracks.
Ignatiev slips a straight right by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ignatiev looks to land a body kick but Andrianakis moved away.
Andrianakis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ignatiev avoids the body shot from Andrianakis.
Ignatiev throws a leg kick
and Andrianakis counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Nikolai Ignatiev has been cut.
Andrianakis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andrianakis throws out a loose jab but Ignatiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatiev flicks out a counter leg kick but Andrianakis steps away.
Andrianakis throws a body shot but no joy.
Ignatiev throws a counter combo.
Andrianakis throws a lazy uppercut
and Ignatiev counters with an inside leg kick.
Andrianakis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ignatiev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andrianakis doesn't manage to clinch there - Ignatiev circles away. #T3#
Andrianakis throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrianakis moves in looking to clinch but Ignatiev pushes him off.
Andrianakis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andrianakis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ignatiev doesn't seem bothered though.
Andrianakis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ignatiev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrianakis.
Ignatiev misses with a hook.
Andrianakis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ignatiev.
Andrianakis closes the distance but Ignatiev moves to the side
and Ignatiev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrianakis blocks a jab.
Ignatiev throws a leg kick but Andrianakis checks it.
Andrianakis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ignatiev lands with an overhand left.
Andrianakis is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ignatiev's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ignatiev avoids the body shot from Andrianakis.
Ignatiev 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.
Andrianakis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andrianakis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ignatiev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ignatiev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrianakis.
Ignatiev slips a jab from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ignatiev tests Andrianakis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Andrianakis misses with a right hand
and Ignatiev counters with a nice uppercut.
Ignatiev tries to land a front kick but Andrianakis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ignatiev staying out of range there.
A big right from Andrianakis misses.
Ignatiev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Andrianakis loads up on a big right hand but Ignatiev slips the punch.
Andrianakis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ignatiev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrianakis throws out the jab.
Ignatiev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ignatiev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ignatiev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Andrianakis takes a swing at Ignatiev's ribcage but misses.
Andrianakis cracks Ignatiev with an open hand slap.
Ignatiev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Andrianakis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ignatiev fakes the leg kick and cracks Andrianakis in the body.
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 Milo Andrianakis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Ignatiev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ignatiev tests Andrianakis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ignatiev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big right from Ignatiev misses.
Andrianakis throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrianakis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ignatiev misses with a straight left.
Ignatiev misses with an uppercut.
Andrianakis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Andrianakis has managed to clinch.
Ignatiev swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrianakis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatiev scores with a shot to the side of Andrianakis's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatiev can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianakis controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Andrianakis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ignatiev's brow.
Ignatiev blocks an uppercut.
Andrianakis lands an elbow that stopped Ignatiev in his tracks for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Andrianakis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrianakis takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Andrianakis has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andrianakis backwards.
Ignatiev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrianakis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ignatiev swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrianakis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatiev prevents a body shot from Andrianakis.
Ignatiev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrianakis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ignatiev throws an elbow but it misses.
Ignatiev struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrianakis controls his hands.
Andrianakis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ignatiev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ignatiev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ignatiev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Andrianakis misses with the head strike.
Andrianakis blocks a body shot from Ignatiev.
Andrianakis throws a head punch that misses.
Andrianakis working aggressively here.
Ignatiev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Ignatiev lands with a right to the head.
Andrianakis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nikolai Ignatiev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Andrianakis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrianakis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatiev pushes Andrianakis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrianakis.
Ignatiev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrianakis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ignatiev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrianakis lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Nikolai Ignatiev's cut even more.
Andrianakis scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Andrianakis manages to break the clinch.
Ignatiev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andrianakiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ignatiev lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ignatiev throws a good cross that connects.
Ignatiev throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Andrianakis misses its target.
Ignatiev jabs at Andrianakis's body.
Ignatiev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ignatiev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Ignatiev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Andrianakis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrianakis throws out a loose jab but Ignatiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatiev moves away from the strike by Andrianakis.
Nikolai Ignatiev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ignatiev connects with a solid leg kick.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Andrianakis.#CUT#The cut above Nikolai Ignatiev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ignatiev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Ignatiev, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Andrianakis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ignatiev follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ignatiev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andrianakis momentarily.
Andrianakis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Andrianakis checks a leg kick nicely.
Andrianakis looks to land a left hand but Ignatiev moved out of range nicely.
Andrianakis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ignatiev.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ignatiev cracks Andrianakis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Andrianakis tries to close the distance and clinch but Ignatiev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ignatiev.
Ignatiev thumps Andrianakis with a low kick.#CL#
Ignatiev tries to keep at a distance but Andrianakis has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Andrianakis.
Ignatiev lands with a light punch inside.
Ignatiev lands with a short shot to the head.
Andrianakis prevents a body shot from Ignatiev.
Andrianakis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ignatiev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ignatiev blocks the elbow strike.
Andrianakis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrianakis misses with the head strike.
Ignatiev lands a hook that snaps the head of Andrianakis backwards.
Andrianakis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ignatiev blocks an elbow strike from Andrianakis.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ignatiev.
Andrianakis pushes off an throws an elbow but Ignatiev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Ignatiev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Ignatiev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Andrianakis looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatiev is just out of range.
Ignatiev steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Andrianakis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Andrianakis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andrianakis thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Ignatiev finds it's way through Andrianakis's defenses.
A solid body kick from Ignatiev.
Andrianakis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donk. Ignatiev catches Andrianakis right on the button with a cross.
Andrianakis looks to land a combination but Ignatiev avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianakis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ignatiev. That's going to slow Andrianakis down.
Andrianakis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ignatiev.
Andrianakis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatiev throws a shot from downtown. Andrianakis moves away and avoids it.#T1#
A lazy left from Ignatiev finds it's target.
Andrianakis lands a jab to the nose.
Andrianakis throws a body punch but Ignatiev moves out of range.
Andrianakis throws out a loose jab but Ignatiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatiev scores with a jab to the head.
Ignatiev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrianakis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ignatiev blocks a jab.
Jab from Ignatiev.
A slow jab from Andrianakis misses its intended target.
Andrianakis misses with a jab to the body
and Ignatiev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ignatiev!
Ignatiev lands a body shot.
Ignatiev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andrianakis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrianakis throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrianakis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatiev manages to avoid it.
Ignatiev unleashes a big counter combination but Andrianakis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Andrianakis throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Good shot there by Ignatiev.
Andrianakis blocks the body kick.
Ignatiev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ignatiev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andrianakis.
Ignatiev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Andrianakis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ignatiev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andrianakis is able to avoid easily.
Andrianakis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Andrianakis throws out a powerful jab.
Andrianakis connects with a looping right hand.
Ignatiev with a nice cross.
Andrianakis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrianakis moves out of range of the body kick from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev throws a lazy uppercut
letting Andrianakis counter with a right hand.
Ignatiev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ignatiev slips a straight right by Andrianakis.#T3#
Ignatiev staying out of range there.
Ignatiev throws out a counter right but Andrianakis avoids it with no problem.
Andrianakis ducks right into an uppercut from Ignatiev.
A big right from Andrianakis misses.
Ignatiev misses with a looping left.
Ignatiev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice jab there from Ignatiev.
Andrianakis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ignatiev lands a jab to the nose.
Ignatiev lands a nice looking body kick.
Ignatiev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Ignatiev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ignatiev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Andrianakis counters with a nice uppercut.
Ignatiev throws a right and a left that Andrianakis avoids nicely.
Ignatiev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Andrianakis is out of range and Ignatiev settles back down.
Ignatiev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatiev is just out of range.
Ignatiev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ignatiev connects with a body shot.#T4#
Ignatiev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andrianakis to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#Nikolai Ignatiev's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatiev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andrianakis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev blocks a jab.
Ignatiev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrianakis.
Ignatiev scores with a jab. Andrianakis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ignatiev. Andrianakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andrianakis scores with a jab.
Ignatiev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Andrianakis closes the distance and clinches.
Ignatiev is looking to control Andrianakis's arms but Andrianakis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ignatiev has his back to the cage.
Ignatiev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Andrianakis is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrianakis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrianakis throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrianakis.
Ignatiev lands a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Ignatiev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ignatiev 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Ignatiev!
During a confident post fight interview, Nikolai Ignatiev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Milo Andrianakis was interviewed post fight and said 'I had sadness for breakfast'.

Event: GAMMA#1108 Janko v Wusan
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from River .
River scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sampaio has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
River connects with a leg kick.
Sampaio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Sampaio to counter with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by River .
River fakes the leg kick and cracks Sampaio in the body.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sampaio with a nice calf kick.
Sampaio misses the jab.
An inside leg kick from River misses.
A low kick lands for Sampaio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River scores with a nice body kick.
River misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick from River , right into the meat of the thigh. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from River .
River falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sampaio counters with a series of strikes. River will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sampaio feints and then cracks River 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow River down.
River lands the left hand.
Nice defenses there by River .#CL2#
River rushes Sampaio and presses him up against the cage.
River working aggressively here.
Sampaio misses with a hook from the clinch.
River tries a body shot but Sampaio blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sampaio.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
River prevents a body shot from Sampaio.
River taking a breather.
Sampaio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
River lands with a short shot to the head.
Sampaio tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Sampaio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River blocks a body shot from Sampaio.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River .
Sampaio blocks a body shot from River .
Sampaio lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
Sampaio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
River holding his opponent close, against the cage.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sampaio struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Sampaio controls the action.
Sampaio leaning his opponent against the cage.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sampaio lands a shot to the body.
Sampaio has a couple of punches blocked by River .
Sampaio misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sampaio backwards.
Sampaio throws a head punch that misses.
Sampaio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for River to work.
River throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
River gets through Sampaio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from River .
Sampaio is breathing heavily.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sampaio prevents a body shot from River .
River lands a body shot.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sampaio backwards.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sampaio backwards.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sampaio backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for River .
River is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sampaios head. #T4#
River lands a left hand.
River scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by River .
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
River manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River lands with a right to the head.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River misses with a body punch.
River lands a body shot.
River scores with a hook to the body.
River stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from River .
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from River .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clint River 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#
River connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from River misses.
River is looking to slow Sampaio down with leg kicks.
River lands a right hook to the body.
Sampaio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clint River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sampaio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sampaio misses with a straight left.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sampaio.
A nice inside leg kick there by River . That's going to slow Sampaio down. #CL2#
River clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sampaio misses with a body punch.
Sampaio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River 's elbow.
Sampaio struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sampaio.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
River misses with a body punch.
Clint River seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sampaio's elbow.
Sampaio can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sampaio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River 's elbow.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sampaio can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
Sampaio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River misses with a body punch.
River lands a body shot.
River tries to throw a body punch but Sampaio avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
River pushes Sampaio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by River .
River pushes Sampaio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from River .
River lands a nice shot to the body.
River digs a right hand into Sampaio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sampaio's gas tank.
River lands a body shot.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
River lands a body shot.
Sampaio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sampaio prevents a body shot from River .
A short right hand to the side of the head by River .
A short right from River on the inside.
Good body shot from River .
A nice left hand lands by River .
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by River . #ROC2#Sampaio is rocked!
River lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Sampaio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from River .
River lands a nice uppercut.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River lands a nice shot to the body. #KD2#
River drops Sampaio onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sampaio is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
River misses with a punch to the body.
River leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from River on the inside. #T3#
River has Sampaio pushed against the cage.
River tries to work over Sampaio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sampaio misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from River . #KD2#
River drops Sampaio onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sampaio is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Sampaio being controlled against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
River cracks Sampaio with a nice body shot.
Sampaio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sampaio seems to have got his legs back now.
Sampaio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A left hand lands to the body for River .
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River lands a shot to the body.
River lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from River .
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sampaio backwards.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from River .
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Sampaio controls his hands.
River dips a shoulder and cracks Sampaio with a mighty uppercut! Sampaio falls back against the cage and River unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sampaio is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - River screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint River !
A relieved looking Clint River thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Bonaparte vs Draught
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
Saqqaf scores with a punch to the head.
Saqqaf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Canizares has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Saqqaf ducks under a wild hook from Canizares.
Saqqaf looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick which misses Canizares's front leg but catches the back leg as Canizares tries to avoid it.
Canizares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saqqaf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saqqaf will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saqqaf throws a hook to the side of Canizares's head but Canizares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Canizares with the inside leg kick.
Canizares throws a body kick that misses.
Saqqaf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Canizares throws a looping overhand right but Saqqaf ducks down to avoid it.
Canizares lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saqqaf's sensitive parts.
Canizares misses with a body kick.
Canizares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saqqaf.
Canizares takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saqqaf swings away with a body shot that misses
and Canizares counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saqqaf misses with a low kick as Canizares jumps back.
Canizares misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Canizares misses with a body kick.
Canizares throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Saqqaf thuds a left hand into Canizares's body.
We've been informed that Saqqaf 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.#CL#
Canizares moves into range and clinches up with Saqqaf.
Canizares blocks a body shot from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf trying to stall but Canizares improves his position.
Canizares is trying to stall.
Saqqaf struggles to land a body shot inside as Canizares controls his hands.
Canizares misses with the head strike.
Canizares scores with a nice hook to the head.
Canizares content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Saqqaf misses with a body punch.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Canizares.
Canizares lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Canizares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saqqaf blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saqqaf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saqqaf wants to stall.
Canizares pushes Saqqaf back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Canizares misses with some punches.
Canizares lands a left hand.
Canizares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saqqaf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Saqqaf looking to slow down the pace here.
Saqqaf stalling in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Canizares.
Saqqaf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canizares's elbow.
Canizares presses Saqqaf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Canizares throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Canizares.
Canizares cracks Saqqaf with a nice body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Saqqaf.
Canizares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saqqaf backwards.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares cracks Saqqaf with a nice body shot.
Saqqaf tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Saqqaf is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Canizares to keep the fight standing.
Canizares lands a left hand.
Canizares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saqqaf is trying to pull guard but Canizares turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ezequiel Canizares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waheed Saqqaf.
Canizares lands a body punch.
Saqqaf is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Canizares tries a body shot but Saqqaf blocks it.
Saqqaf is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Canizares to keep the fight standing.
Canizares lands a right hand.
Saqqaf blocks a body shot from Canizares. #T4#
Canizares can't find room to land a body shot as Saqqaf controls the action.
Saqqaf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canizares digs a right hand underneath Saqqaf's ribcage. Saqqaf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saqqaf will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Canizares up against the cage.
Canizares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canizares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saqqaf backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saqqaf blocks an elbow strike.
Saqqaf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saqqaf struggles to land a body shot inside as Canizares controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Canizares fails to land.
Canizares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canizares struggles to land a body shot inside as Saqqaf controls his hands.
Canizares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saqqaf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Canizares works on Saqqaf's body with a couple of short punches.
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Canizares stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf throws a sloppy body shot
and Canizares counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Canizares fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saqqaf, pushing him back against the cage.
Saqqaf tries to throw a body punch but Canizares avoids it by throwing Saqqaf back against the cage.
Ezequiel Canizares has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saqqaf taking a breather.
Saqqaf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canizares pushes Saqqaf back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2#
Saqqaf decides to pull guard.
Canizares looking to pass the guard.
Canizares knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saqqaf on the ground.
Canizares slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Saqqaf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Canizares doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Canizares manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saqqaf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Canizares controls the pace.#T1##SUB2#
Saqqaf has his foot on Canizares's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Canizares works his way back into a safe position though.
Canizares has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Canizares looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Saqqaf has his foot on Canizares's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Canizares works his way back into a safe position though.
Canizares stopping the sweep attempt from Saqqaf.#SU#
Canizares stands and steps away. Saqqaf gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Saqqaf takes a swing at Canizares's ribcage but misses.
Saqqaf lands a nice leg kick that just misses Canizares's sensitive parts.
Canizares is looking to clinch. #T2#
Canizares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saqqaf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canizares.
Saqqaf just misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Canizares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saqqaf.
Saqqaf has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Canizares finds it's way round the side to connect with Saqqaf's head.
Saqqaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canizares manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Canizares.
Saqqaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canizares avoids the body shot from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf throws a solid leg kick but Canizares takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saqqaf.
Canizares lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saqqaf takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Waheed Saqqaf has been cut.
Saqqaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canizares manages to avoid it.
Saqqaf on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Canizares.
Saqqaf flicks out a counter leg kick but Canizares steps away.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Saqqaf. Those never looked like landing.
Saqqaf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Canizares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saqqaf can do to turn this around?
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Canizares.
Canizares pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saqqaf is out of range and Canizares settles back down.
Canizares lands a jab to Saqqaf's midsection.
Canizares avoids the head kick by Saqqaf.
Saqqaf is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Canizares rather than just go for the knockout.
Canizares throws a leg kick which misses Saqqaf's front leg but catches the back leg as Saqqaf tries to avoid it.
Canizares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saqqaf moves away.
Canizares throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saqqaf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf throws a head kick but Canizares moves out of range.
Canizares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saqqaf manages to avoid it.
Saqqaf misses with a body punch
and Canizares counters with a stiff right hand.
Canizares with a nice cross.
Canizares connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Canizares scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canizares lunges at Saqqaf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saqqaf's hand.
Saqqaf looks for the body kick but Canizares saw that one coming.
Saqqaf scores with a body shot.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick that is checked
and Canizares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saqqaf blocks a jab.
Saqqaf was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Saqqaf misses with a shot to the body
and Canizares counters with a thumping low kick.
Canizares throws a head kick but Saqqaf moves out of range.
Saqqaf swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Canizares pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Canizares is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Canizares throws a low kick but Saqqaf moves out of range easily.
Canizares connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saqqaf momentarily.
Canizares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Canizares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Saqqaf throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Canizares counter with a right hand.
Saqqaf delivers a nice body kick.
Saqqaf lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Canizares circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Waheed Saqqaf'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Canizares keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saqqaf cracks a nice hook into Canizares's ribs.
Saqqaf checks a leg kick.
Saqqaf wants to slow Canizares down by chopping away at his legs.
Saqqaf darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Canizares takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saqqaf thows a leg kick but Canizares checks it
and Canizares counters with a nice uppercut.
Canizares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saqqaf.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Canizares 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 Saqqaf has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saqqaf and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Despite the aggression on Saqqaf's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Canizares is looking to clinch but Saqqaf is avoiding it.
Saqqaf misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saqqaf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saqqaf lands a nice shot to the body.
Ezequiel Canizares is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Canizares clinches up with Saqqaf and pushes him back against the cage.
Canizares missing with knees to the body.
Saqqaf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canizares holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T1#
Saqqaf is trying to maintain a safe position but Canizares gets an underhook and turns Saqqaf into the cage.
Canizares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saqqaf backwards.
Saqqaf tries to work over Canizares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saqqaf blocking some punches. #TD2#
Saqqaf has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Canizares uses from the top position.
Canizares looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Canizares avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saqqaf keeping moving, preventing Canizares from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Saqqaf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Canizares looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Saqqaf has his foot on Canizares's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Canizares works his way back into a safe position though.
Canizares controlling from the top position. #T3##SU#
Canizares stands up and waves to Saqqaf to follow him. #CL#
Canizares closes the distance and pushes Saqqaf back into the cage.
Canizares lands with a short shot to the head.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares can't find room to land a body shot as Saqqaf controls the action. #T4#
Canizares lands a nice uppercut.
Saqqaf stalling in the clinch but Canizares improves position.
Saqqaf prevents a body shot from Canizares.
Saqqaf letting Canizares take a breather here.
Canizares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saqqaf trying to stall but Canizares improves his position.
Canizares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares lands a right hand.
Canizares lands a hook that snaps the head of Saqqaf backwards.
Saqqaf tries to work over Canizares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canizares tries to work over Saqqaf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saqqaf blocks an uppercut.
Canizares tries a body shot but Saqqaf blocks it.
Waheed Saqqaf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Canizares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saqqaf misses with a body punch.

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

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

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