Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1130 Petrov v Smith
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Roussel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Drake was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Drake scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roussel in his tracks.
Roussel lands with a straight right. Drake didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Danga de danga de dang - Drake scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Dexter Roussel has been cut.
Roussel lands with a straight right. Drake didn't see that one coming.
We've been hearing reports that Drake has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Roussel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drake slips under a jab from Roussel.
Drake looks to land a right hand but Roussel moved out of range.
Drake looks to throw the jab but Roussel is out of range.
Drake lands a jab to the head.
Roussel ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Drake moves into the clinch successfully.
Drake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drake is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Roussel is keeping busy.
A shot in the inside from Roussel.
Roussel misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Roussel blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Roussel.
A head punch on the inside from Roussel fails to land.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake blocking some punches.
Roussel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roussel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Roussel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roussel prevents a body shot from Drake.
Roussel blocks a body shot from Drake.
Roussel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roussel.
Roussel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Roussel as the two fighters clinch.
Roussel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drake blocking some punches. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Roussel fails to land.
Roussel prevents a body shot from Drake.
Drake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roussel is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drake.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roussel.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roussel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drake misses with the head strike.
Drake trying to control the position but instead, Roussel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Drake into the cage.
Roussel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roussel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Roussel.
Roussel misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Roussel lands a nice uppercut.
Drake softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drake lands an uppercut.
Roussel throws a head punch that misses.
Roussel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake misses with some punches.
Roussel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Roussel.
Roussel throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roussel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drake is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Roussel is keeping busy.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Roussel controls his hands.
Drake content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Roussel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Roussel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drake backwards. #T4#
Roussel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drake is trying to maintain a safe position but Roussel gets an underhook and turns Drake into the cage.
Roussel misses with some punches.
Roussel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roussel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Drake content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roussel.
Drake looking to stall.
Roussel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Roussel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roussel lands a shoulder strike.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Roussel fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roussel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Roussel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Roussel. #ROC2#Drake is rocked!
Roussel lands a hook that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Oh Drake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roussel stalling.
Drake looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Roussel dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Drake wants to clinch up but Roussel keeps it at a distance.
Drake seems to have got his legs back now.
Bobby Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Roussel.
Roussel scores with a shot to the body.
Roussel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drake sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roussel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drake was well out of range. Poor timing from Roussel.
Drake appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Roussel slips a straight right by Drake.
Roussel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Drake throws a good cross that connects.
Roussel connects with the punch.
Drake tries to clinch up but Roussel circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussel lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Drake.
Roussel lunges at Drake with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drake's hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drake looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Roussel walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Drake drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Roussel swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Drake's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Roussel!
Dexter Roussel bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: TOF 190
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Naulakko walks into a left hand.
Naulakko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Naulakko misses with a left hand
and Drugger counters with a stiff right hand.
Drugger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Naulakko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drugger moves out of range as Naulakko strikes.
Drugger connects with a right hand. Naulakko shakes it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Drugger as he connects with a hook.
Drugger drops Naulakko with a straight right hand, right on the button! Drugger follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abel Drugger!

Event: STRIKE! 52
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Mercenary waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mercenary has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith moves out of range as Mercenary strikes.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Mercenary on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mercenary swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Mercenary's ribs.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mercenary waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith is looking to counter with a body kick.
Smith with the inside leg kick.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Smith.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mercenary. That did some damage!
Mercenary is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mercenary stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mercenary fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mercenary takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Mercenary is rocked!
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Mercenary is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Mercenary throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercenary seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith connects with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Mercenary throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Mercenary walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bryant Smith!
Bryant Smith very nearly forgot to thank FUClothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: STRIKE! 50
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Duke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Duke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Good shot there by Duke.
Duke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A clash of legs there as Duke blocks the low kick.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duke scores with a punch to the head.
Duke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Duke looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Duke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duke lands a leg kick that knocks Smith off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Duke cracks Smith with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duke throws a shot to the body.
Duke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith looks for the body kick but Duke saw that one coming.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith lands a head kick. Duke smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Duke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Duke misses with the combination.
Jab from Duke.#T1#
Duke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Duke counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Duke to acknowledge the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Duke.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duke moves away.
Duke is looking to counter punch.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#Smith is rocked!
Smith throws a hook but Duke avoids it easily.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Duke finish him?
Duke is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Duke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith looks winded!
Duke weaves into range and cracks Smith right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Smith goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Duke is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Duke!
James Duke bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Kha shoots in and drives through. Norton sprawls well.
Kha misses with a takedown attempt - Norton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kha has his takedown stuffed
and Kha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Un Kha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kha tries for a takedown but Norton circles away easily
and Norton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kha dives in and grabs Norton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Norton pushes down on Kha's head and hops out.
Kha fails with the takedown
and Kha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton avoids the body shot from Kha.
Norton steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kha has his takedown stuffed
and Norton counters with a straight right hand.#T1##CL2#
Norton pushes Kha up against the cage in a clinch.
Norton lands an uppercut.
Kha working hard to break the clinch.
Norton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kha up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kha's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Norton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
I was talking to Kha's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Norton manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Kha looks for a takedown but Norton sprawls well.
Kha misses with a takedown
and Kha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kha fails with the takedown
and Norton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kha on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL2#
Norton has managed to clinch.
Kha being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Norton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Kha misses with a takedown attempt
and Norton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kha gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Norton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Norton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Norton stops a takedown attempt from Kha. #BC2#
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kha's head.
Kha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4##CL2#
Norton has managed to clinch.
Norton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norton avoiding damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Norton.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Norton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Norton clinches with his opponent.
Norton leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edd Norton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Un Kha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Norton clinches up with Kha and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Norton breaks the clinch.
Kha with a poor takedown
letting Norton counter with a right hand.
Edd Norton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norton cracks Kha with a good jab.
Kha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Norton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Un Kha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kha gets tackled into the cage by Norton. Norton maintains the clinch.
Norton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Kha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Some bone on bone action there as Norton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Norton scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch lands to the side of Kha 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Norton moves into the clinch.
Norton prevents Kha from breaking the clinch.
Kha tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Norton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kha tries to break free but Norton pushes him back against the cage.
Norton leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Norton breaks the clinch.
Edd Norton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Norton connects with a single shot there.
Kha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Norton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Norton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kha tries for a takedown but Norton circles away easily
and Norton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Norton moves into the clinch.
Norton pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3##BC2#
Norton breaks from the clinch.
Kha with a poor takedown
enabling Norton to counter with a crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kha or perhaps it was just good defense by Norton, which made it look bad.
Norton lands a head shot.
Kha misses with a takedown
and Norton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Un Kha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Norton has Kha up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
Norton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Norton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Norton is stalling here. #BC2#
Norton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edd Norton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Norton. No joy for Kha on that attempt.
Kha throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Norton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kha's knee momentarily.#CL2#
Norton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Norton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Norton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khas head.
Norton lands with a left to the head.
Kha being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Kha being controlled against the cage.
Norton has Kha pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Edd Norton.
Kha fails with the takedown.
Norton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Norton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Norton closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Kha jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Norton walks away with a smile on his face. Kha gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Un Kha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Norton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norton throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL2#
Kha gets tackled into the cage by Norton. Norton maintains the clinch.
Norton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Norton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Norton pushes Kha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Kha being controlled against the cage.
Kha is looking to control Norton's arms but Norton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kha has his back to the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kha's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kha tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Norton smiles and moves away.
Kha tries for a takedown but Norton circles away easily
enabling Norton to counter with a crisp jab.
Norton moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4##CL2#
Norton closes the distance and clinches.
Norton is stalling here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Norton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting on Norton's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Norton prevents the takedown attempt.
Edd Norton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norton slowing the pace effectively.
Norton is stalling here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edd Norton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Norton 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 24:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edd Norton!
A very excited looking Edd Norton 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.
In defeat, Un Kha stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'll be back!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Sang Min darts in and clinches Fujimoto up against the cage.
Fujimoto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fujimoto can't break the clinch.
Fujimoto can't break the clinch.
Fujimoto wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Sang Min's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Sang Min closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fujimoto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fujimoto is looking to break free of the clinch but Sang Min has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Fujimoto's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Sang Min has Fujimoto pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sang Min pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fujimoto tumbling to the mat - Sang Min dives into Fujimoto's guard.
Sang Min is looking to work some ground and pound but Fujimoto has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang Min prevents Fujimoto from getting back to his feet.
Sang Min stays in close to Fujimoto's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Fujimoto wants to stand and escape but Sang Min is having none of it.
Sang Min pushing down on Fujimoto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fujimoto is trying to stand back up but Sang Min is controlling him
Fujimoto scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sang Min manages to mount him!
Sang Min sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sang Min in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sang Min has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fujimoto is breathing heavily.#T2#
Sang Min controlling the position easily from mount.
Sang Min scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sang Min is landing with some decent strikes but Fujimoto is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sang Min lands with some strikes.
Sang Min controlling from the full mount. #SU2#
Sang Min gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T3#
Sang Min looks to land a body kick but Fujimoto moved away.
Fujimoto could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD2#
Sang Min closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sang Min lands in his opponent's guard.
Fujimoto is wriggling around but Sang Min manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Sang Min tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Sang Min working the head and body with strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sang Min working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Sang Min with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sang Min tries to stand and escape but Fujimoto is controlling the position.
Fujimoto has hold of Sang Min's hands but Sang Min slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sang Min is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fujimoto is just riding it out for now. Sang Min eventually gives up the hold.
Sang Min moves nicely into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryun Sang Min dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Sang Min moves into the clinch.
Fujimoto is trying to force a seperation but Sang Min has the dominant position.
Fujimoto is looking to break free of the clinch but Sang Min has double underhooks. #TD2#
Sang Min decides to pull guard.
Fujimoto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sang Min doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujimoto is looking to stand up but Sang Min won't let him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Sang Min has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fujimoto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sang Min seems keen to control Fujimoto's posture.#T1##SUB2#
Sang Min throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sang Min is on top in guard. #REVB#
Fujimoto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sang Min controls the pace.
Sang Min lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Sang Min engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sang Min working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sang Min is stalling in the full guard.
Sang Min is pushing down on Fujimoto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fujimoto is fighting to maintain full guard but Sang Min has managed to sneak the leg through.#SU2#
Sang Min stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Fujimoto to get to his feet. #T3##TD2#
Sang Min throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fujimoto tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sang Min is in Fujimoto's guard.
Fujimoto is wriggling around but Sang Min manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Sang Min works his way into full mount!
Sang Min controlling from mount. #SU2#
Sang Min get's back to his feet.#T4#
Sang Min connects with a superb combination that knocks Fujimoto out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Sang Min before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Fujimoto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryun Sang Min!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2024

#R1#
Weismuller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bates's waist but Bates gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Weismuller off to one side.
Despite the aggression on Bates's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Weismuller lands a head kick! #KD#
Oooooh!!! Weismuller has knocked Bates down with a huge combo! Weismuller steps away and waves a wobbly Bates back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Rodney Bates has been cut.
Bates shoots in for a takedown but Weismuller shows good takedown defense.
Weismuller throws a wild body kick that Bates sees coming a mile off.
Weismuller throws a head kick but Bates moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weismuller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bates shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Weismuller as he avoids it easily.
Weismuller scores with a kick to the midsection.
Weismuller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Bates changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Weismuller looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bates advances to mount.
Bates prevents Weismuller from getting the reversal.#T1#
Bates scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bates in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bates postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Weismuller looks a forlorn figure.
Bates with a couple of short strikes.#CUT2#It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
Weismuller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Weismuller tries to lock up and control but Bates gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bates scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T2#
Bates postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Weismuller looks a forlorn figure.
Bates avoids the attempt from Weismuller to control.
Bates looking to control but Weismuller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Weismuller is just holding on here. Bates manages to take his back.
Weismuller is trying to stand back up. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Weismuller's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bates is working the ground and pound. Can Weismuller escape?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Weismuller wants to control his opponent's hands but Bates gets his hands free.
Bates really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Weismuller.
Bates is looking to control Weismuller but Weismuller is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bates has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Weismuller's body. #T4#
Bates is not going to allow Weismuller to sit and survive in this position.
Bates keeps control of the position as Weismuller tries to break free.
Bates trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Weismuller is trying to get back to his feet but Bates has full control of the position and if anything, Weismuller has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rodney Bates will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Bates shoots in for a double leg but Weismuller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bates is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Weismuller.#CL2#
Bates forces Weismuller back against the cage and clinches.
Weismuller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bates fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick misses from Weismuller.
Weismuller slaps away a takedown attempt from Bates, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weismuller shoots in but no luck this time.
Bates tries to counter with a clinch but Weismuller shakes him off and moves away.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weismuller fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Weismuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Weismuller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bates looks for a takedown but Weismuller sprawls well.
Bates is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Bates misses with a double jab.
Bates looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Weismuller throws a big counter combination but Bates scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Weismuller is looking to land body kicks.
Weismuller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bates tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Bates closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU2#
Bates stands up and beckons Weismuller to his feet.
Weismuller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bates's waist but Bates gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Weismuller off to one side.
Bates tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weismuller tries a head kick but it misses.
Weismuller scores with a head kick. #T2#
Bates shoots in for a takedown but Weismuller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bates slaps away a takedown attempt from Weismuller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Weismuller. Bates shrugs it off though.
Weismuller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tommy Weismuller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weismuller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bates defends well and Weismuller ends up having to push Bates into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bates is trying to break free.
Weismuller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bates avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bates stops a takedown attempt from Weismuller.
Weismuller goes for a takedown attempt but Bates pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tommy Weismuller is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Bates rushes Weismuller and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Weismuller is looking for a takedown.
Weismuller wants a takedown.
Weismuller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bates's efforts to push away.
Bates tries to score a body lock takedown but Weismuller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bates is looking to control Weismuller's arms but Weismuller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bates has his back to the cage.
Weismuller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bates tries for a takedown but Weismuller manages to get underhooks.
Weismuller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Weismuller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bates is defending well.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Weismuller wants to take the fight to the mat but Bates manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Weismuller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bates gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Weismuller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bates fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Weismuller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Weismuller moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBates.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Weismuller.
Bates misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Weismuller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rodney Bates will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bates wants to clinch up but Weismuller keeps it at a distance.
Weismuller thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bates fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Weismuller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bates looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weismuller wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Weismuller closes the distance and clinches up with Bates, looking for a takedown. Weismuller pushes Bates against the cage but Bates circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bates showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weismuller.
Weismuller misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates looks for a takedown but Weismuller sprawls well.
Weismuller tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bates manages to circle out of the way.
Weismuller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bates but Bates pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bates with the counter takedown but Weismuller avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Weismuller. #T1#
Bates shoots in looking for a takedown but Weismuller manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bates's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tommy Weismuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Bates.
Weismuller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Weismuller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bates sprawls well. Bates wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weismuller gets slowly back to his feet.
Weismuller fails to land with a series of punches.
Bates shoots in but no luck this time.
Weismuller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Bates takes the fight into the clinch.
Bates gets underhooks to prevent Weismuller's takedown attempt.
Weismuller prevents the takedown attempt.
Tommy Weismuller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Weismuller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bates fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bates tries to clinch but Weismuller moves out of range.
Bates fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Bates closes the distance and clinches.
Weismuller is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bates gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Bates jumps guard and drags Weismuller to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Weismuller is looking to work some ground and pound but Bates has wrist control.
Bates lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bates not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Weismuller is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bates defends well.#T3#
Weismuller is trying to hold Bates in close to prevent damage but Bates has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Weismuller looking for submissions off his back.
Bates sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Weismuller tries to kick Bates off but Bates keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Weismuller is looking to get back to full guard here but Bates has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB2#
Bates is trying to get an arm triangle but Weismuller is defending well.
Bates trying to control the action but Weismuller is working from the bottom.
Rodney Bates is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weismuller throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rodney Bates!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2024

#R1#
Anderson Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Bosanac gets double underhooks and turns Anderson Jones into the cage.
Bosanac checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bosanac lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson Jones's sensitive parts.
Bosanac lands a jab.
Bosanac throws a looping overhand right but Anderson Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Bosanac looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson Jones is just out of range.
Anderson Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Bosanac pushes him away.
Anderson Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bosanac as he jumps to the side.
Anderson Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bosanac tries to avoid it but Anderson Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bosanac to the ground. Bosanac escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leo Bosanac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raynor Anderson Jones.
Bosanac throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anderson Jones.
Anderson Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Bosanac sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anderson Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anderson Jones blocks a jab.
Bosanac with a nice calf kick.
Bosanac keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bosanac feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Anderson Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Anderson Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bosanac went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Anderson Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anderson Jones looks winded!
Anderson Jones walks into a left hand. #ROC#Anderson Jones is rocked!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bosanac.
Anderson Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Bosanac finish him?
Bosanac drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Anderson Jones's head, knocking him out cold! Bosanac is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leo Bosanac!
Leo Bosanac very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2024

#R1#
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body.
Matsunaga is looking to land body kicks.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Matsunaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matsunaga misses with a wild body shot.
Futoshi Matsunaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Matsunaga wants to land a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Matsunaga tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Matsunaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Matsunaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matsunaga throws a low kick but Gracie avoids it.#T2#
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Matsunaga. Those never looked like landing.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Matsunaga misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Matsunaga won't be happy with that.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsunaga tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Gracie has hold of Matsunaga's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Matsunaga tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gracie cranks the arm and Matsunaga screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Matsunaga, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rafael Gracie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2024

#R1#
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dixon lands with a nice body punch.
Mendoza changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dixon with a hook.
Mendoza misses the shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mendoza!
Luiz Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dixon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mendoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dixon manages to avoid it.
Mendoza lands a jab.
Dixon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendoza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dixon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dixon throws an overhand right that lands on Mendoza's shoulder, as Mendoza tries to avoid the shot.
Mendoza connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dixon momentarily.
Dixon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mendoza can pounce on him.
Mendoza misses with a body shot.
Mendoza connects with a solid leg kick.
Dixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendoza moves away.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendoza is just out of range.
Mendoza swinging wildly here.
A nice leg kick from Mendoza, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Dixon.
Dixon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dixon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dixon loads up on a big right hand but Mendoza slips the punch.
Mendoza fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Mendoza.
Sloppy strikes from Mendoza. Those never looked like landing.
Dixon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mendoza counters with a stiff right hand.
Mendoza throws a hook but Dixon blocks it.
Dixon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Dixon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mendoza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza lands a jab to Dixon's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dixon. Mendoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendoza lands a body shot.
Mendoza is looking to wear down Dixon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dixon tries to bum rush Mendoza with a series of wild strikes but Mendoza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dixon misses with a body shot.
Mendoza ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
Dixon sizes up Mendoza with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Darren Dixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mendoza.
Mendoza slips a straight right by Dixon.
Mendoza lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Mendoza.
Good leg kick by Mendoza.
A jab from Dixon misses.
Mendoza's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mendoza duly obliges.
Mendoza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mendoza 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 Dixon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dixon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Mendoza throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dixon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dixon tries to bum rush Mendoza with a series of wild strikes but Mendoza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mendoza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dixon circles away quickly and effectively.
Mendoza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dixon has time to react.
Mendoza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dixon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A nice combination there by Mendoza.
Dixon misses with a body shot.
Mendoza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dixon's sensitive parts.
Dixon throws an overhand right that lands on Mendoza's shoulder, as Mendoza tries to avoid the shot.
Mendoza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mendoza thows a leg kick but Dixon checks it
enabling Dixon to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mendoza tries to work over Dixon's front leg with a kick but Dixon checks it.
Dixon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mendoza tried to score with a low kick but Dixon checks it.
And Dixon tries to counter it with a takedown but Mendoza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mendoza takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dixon throws a body punch but Mendoza moves out of range.
Dixon loads up on a big right hand but Mendoza slips the punch.#T4#
Mendoza shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dixon eats them both and turns towards Mendoza to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dixon swings for the body but Mendoza moves out of range.
Dixon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dixon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mendoza throws a wild body kick that Dixon sees coming a mile off.
Dixon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mendoza lands a slapping body shot.
Dixon throws a body punch but Mendoza moves out of range.
Mendoza throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Dixon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Mendoza gets a double leg takedown into Dixon's guard.#SUB2#
Mendoza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendoza is in close to Dixon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendoza lands a couple of elbows.
Mendoza trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Mendoza dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mendoza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendoza displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dixon throws the left hand but Mendoza avoids the punch easily.
Dixon misses the jab.
Luiz Mendoza is winning the standup battle so far.
Mendoza lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendoza. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dixon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mendoza lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mendoza.
Dixon loads up on a big right hand but Mendoza slips the punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mendoza.
Dixon misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendoza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mendoza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mendoza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mendoza swinging wildly here.
Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dixon.
Dixon swings for the body but Mendoza moves out of range. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dixon. Mendoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendoza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD#
Mendoza closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dixon quickly recovers to half guard.
Mendoza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dixon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dixon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mendoza forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dixon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mendoza lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mendoza looking to pass the guard.
Mendoza scoring with some ground and pound.
Mendoza forces his way into half guard.
Dixon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dixon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Dixon is looking for a triangle but Mendoza pushes his legs off easily.
Dixon is trying to keep Mendoza in close.
Dixon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendoza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mendoza controlling the position.#T3#
Dixon postures up.
Mendoza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dixon manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Dixon is trying to control the position but Mendoza postures up.
We've been hearing that Mendoza has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
Dixon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mendoza is controlling him.
Mendoza trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Dixon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mendoza wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mendoza tries to free his leg and advance position but Dixon is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mendoza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dixon doesn't seem bothered though.
Dixon slips under a jab.
Mendoza lands with a nice body punch.
Dixon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mendoza throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mendoza avoids the body shot from Dixon.
Mendoza moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dixon swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Mendoza looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dixon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luiz Mendoza 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#
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendoza throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dixon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Luiz Mendoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendoza swinging wildly here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dixon.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mendoza throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mendoza takes a swing at Dixon's ribcage but misses.
Mendoza with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A jab lands there for Dixon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendoza lands with a right hand.
Mendoza throws a right and a left that Dixon avoids nicely.
Dixon throws a looping overhand right but Mendoza ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
A left and a right from Mendoza both land. Nice combination.
Mendoza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dixon.
Mendoza connects with a crisp jab.
Dixon throws out a loose jab but Mendoza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Dixon.
Mendoza moves out of range of the strikes.
Dixon misses with the combination.
Mendoza misses with a double jab.
Dixon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dixon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dixon. Mendoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendoza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dixon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mendoza lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Dixon misses.
Dixon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dixon takes a swing at Mendoza's ribcage but misses.
Darren Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mendoza tries to bum rush Dixon with a series of wild strikes but Dixon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dixon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD#
Mendoza gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Mendoza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dixon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendoza lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dixon down.
Dixon sneaks back into half guard.
Dixon trying to control but Mendoza postures up.
Mendoza seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Dixon is looking to get back to full guard here but Mendoza has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mendoza creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mendoza trying to control the action but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Dixon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Luiz Mendoza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendoza working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dixon is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Dixon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mendoza connects with a decent elbow.
Dixon tries to bench press Mendoza off him but Mendoza keeps the position.
Dixon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Luiz Mendoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dixon sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Mendoza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dixon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendoza.
Mendoza keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: C374: Queiroz vs Duran
Date: Dec 22, 2024

#R1#
Chai lands with a hook. Fujimoto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fujimoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Chai counters with a beautiful punch that sends Fujimoto to the canvas! #ROC#Fujimoto is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Gyukosho Fujimoto has been cut.
Chai pushes down on Fujimoto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fujimoto is still in real trouble! Can Chai finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.
Fujimoto seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Chai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fujimoto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chai.
Chai moves into full mount! Fujimoto won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Fujimoto defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chai. #SUB#
Chai with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Chai working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T1#
Fujimoto has given up his back here. Will Chai look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB#
Chai working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Fujimoto is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Chai has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Fujimoto taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olyksandr Chai!
An out of breath Olyksandr Chai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 176
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Bronze goes for a double leg but Naulakko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Naulakko continues to drive forward.
Bronze drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A hook to the body from Bronze.
Bronze throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Naulakko wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bronze throws an elbow but misses.
Bronze pushes off an throws an elbow but Naulakko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Naulakko has had enough of the clinch but Bronze keeps him there for the moment.
Naulakko tries to break the clinch but Bronze is controlling the position.
Naulakko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Naulakko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Naulakko misses with a punch on the inside.
Naulakko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Naulakko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naulakko is trying to break the clinch but Bronze has him pressed against the cage.
Naulakko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #TD#
Bronze lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bronze drops an elbow to the side of Naulakko's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bronze lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Bronze is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bronze is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bronze content to control rather than advance.
Naulakko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bronze.
Bronze is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bronze throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bronze lands a nice short elbow.
Bronze working the head and body with strikes.
Bronze is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bronze lands with a punch from half guard.
Bronze looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Naulakko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bronze connects with a nice short shot to Naulakko's temple.
Bronze winds up and cracks Naulakko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bronze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bronze working Naulakko over with strikes. #T3#
Bronze prevents Naulakko from standing back up.
Bronze working the head and body with strikes.
Bronze sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bronze lands a nice short elbow.
Naulakko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bronze scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bronze controlling the action here. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bronze lands a nice short elbow.
Bronze is taking a breather. Naulakko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Bronze is trying for a kimura here. Naulakko looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bronze wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Grady Bronze!
Grady Bronze seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: STRIKE! 45
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimms moves away.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimms slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Dimms to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Schmedgar Dimms has been cut.
Dimms uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Dimms was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dimms throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dimms stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Dimms steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dimms tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
Dimms lands a head kick!
Dimms plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Dimms throws a quick counter head kick but Smith was just out of range.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Dimms saw that one coming.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Dimms bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dimms swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dimms circles away quickly and effectively.
Dimms defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Dimms lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bryant Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimms was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Dimms seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dimms lands a nice shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smith crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dimms - the referee stops the clock and Smith gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dimms. Smith manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Smith looks winded!
Smith takes a swing at Dimms's ribcage but misses.
Dimms lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Smith misses with a hook.
Dimms swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimms scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dimms counters with a straight right hand.
Dimms jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dimms takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#Smith is rocked!#T2#
Dimms ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Smith out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Schmedgar Dimms!
A relieved looking Schmedgar Dimms 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: C356: Traumen vs Jiang
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
A punch combination from Pierre misses.
Pierre looks to land a right hand but Fujimoto moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Pierre lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fujimoto doesn't seem phased though.#KD2#
Pierre cracks Fujimoto with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fujimoto looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pierre finish him?
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!
Pierre tries to bum rush Fujimoto with a series of wild strikes but Fujimoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A counter left hand to the body from Fujimoto misses its target.
Pierre closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Fujimoto out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacques Pierre !
Jacques Pierre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#1103 Wrecks v Anudo
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Tong Panong moves into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Roussel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Roussel cracks Tong Panong with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Roussel fails to land.
Good body shot from Roussel.
Tong Panong throws a head punch that misses.
Tong Panong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tong Panong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roussel.
Tong Panong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tong Panong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Roussel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tong Panong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tong Panong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tong Panong lands a nice knee to the body.
Roussel swings wildly with an uppercut but Tong Panong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roussel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roussel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roussel tries to throw a body punch but Tong Panong avoids it by throwing Roussel back against the cage.
Tong Panong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tong Panong blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Roussel. #TD2#
Tong Panong lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #T1#
Tong Panong content to control rather than advance.
Tong Panong wants to pass to mount but Roussel is defending the position.
Tong Panong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Roussel gets full guard.
Tong Panong won't allow Roussel to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tong Panong controlling from the top position.
Roussel wants to sweep but no luck.
Roussel is working hard here to advance position.
Roussel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tong Panong wants to pass the guard but Roussel is keeping the position.
Roussel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tong Panong is pushing down on Roussel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Roussel is fighting to maintain full guard but Tong Panong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tong Panong passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Roussel!
Roussel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Roussel is squirming around, avoiding Tong Panong's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tong Panong controlling from mount.
Tong Panong tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. #T3#
Roussel gets back to half guard.
Roussel punching from the bottom.
Roussel wants to get back to full guard.
Tong Panong controlling the action here.
Roussel moves into full guard.
Roussel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tong Panong is one step ahead there. #T4#
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Roussel keeps moving.
Tong Panong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roussel is keeping the position for now.
Roussel looking for a sweep. Not yet Roussel, not yet.
Roussel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tong Panong manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##ES2#
Tong Panong has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Roussel off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Tong Panong slips a straight right by Roussel.#CL2#
Tong Panong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roussel, pushing him back against the cage.
Roussel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roussel misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Tong Panong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tong Panong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tong Panong tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Roussel misses its target.
Tong Panong tries to clinch there but Roussel circles away. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tong Panong.
Roussel gets back to half guard.
Tong Panong is keen to just control but Roussel is a slippery customer.
Tong Panong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tong Panong tries to stand and escape but Roussel is controlling the position.
Tong Panong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong passes to side control.
Tong Panong is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Roussel will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tong Panong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roussel keeps working. #T1#
Roussel is looking to regain half guard here but Tong Panong keeps moving and retains side control.
Tong Panong controlling the position.
Let's hope that Tong Panong has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Roussel is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Tong Panong decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tong Panong doesn't manage to clinch there - Roussel circles away.
Roussel misses with a hook to the body
and Tong Panong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Tong Panong misses with a takedown attempt
and Roussel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Roussel misses its intended target. #TD2#
Tong Panong gets a takedown into half guard.
Roussel wants to get back to full guard.
Tong Panong controlling the action here.
Tong Panong is pressing down on Roussel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roussel is holding on for now.
Tong Panong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tong Panong controlling the action here. #T3#
Tong Panong wants to control but Roussel is keeping him busy.
Roussel is looking for a sweep. Tong Panong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roussel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tong Panong is working away from the top position though.
Roussel tries to get to full guard but Tong Panong has control of the leg.
Tong Panong is controlling the pace.
Tong Panong trying to pass the guard but Roussel defending well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tong Panong slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Tong Panong forces Roussel back against the cage and clinches.
Roussel tries a body shot but Tong Panong blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Roussel fails to land.
Tong Panong goes for a takedown attempt but Roussel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Tong Panong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tong Panong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Tong Panong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tong Panong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marc Tong Panong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roussel misses with an uppercut
and Tong Panong counters with a series of strikes. Roussel will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tong Panong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tong Panong darts in trying to clinch
and Roussel counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Tong Panong dives in and scores a takedown into Roussel's guard.
Tong Panong stopping the sweep attempt from Roussel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussel thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tong Panong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tong Panong trying to control the position from guard on top but Roussel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Roussel being controlled here, momentarily.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Roussel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tong Panong moves away.
Roussel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tong Panong.#CL2#
Tong Panong closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tong Panong. #T2#
Roussel swings wildly with an uppercut but Tong Panong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tong Panong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Roussel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Roussel dodges the punch combination from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong ducks under a wild hook from Roussel.
Roussel walks into a stiff left hand from Tong Panong.#CL2#
Tong Panong rushes Roussel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tong Panong prevents a body shot from Roussel.
Roussel misses with some punches.
Roussel working aggressively here.
Roussel stalling in the clinch but Tong Panong improves position. #T3#
Roussel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Roussel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roussel has a couple of punches blocked by Tong Panong.
A nice left hand lands by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong misses with a punch on the inside.
Roussel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roussel trying to control the position but instead, Tong Panong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Roussel into the cage.
Roussel trying to stall but Tong Panong improves his position. #T4#
Roussel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roussel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tong Panong blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Tong Panong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roussel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tong Panong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roussel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tong Panong misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tong Panong.
Roussel lands a hook that snaps the head of Tong Panong backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roussel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Roussel.
Dexter Roussel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roussel misses with a hook to the ribs.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Tong Panong!
Marc Tong Panong decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: STRIKE! 39
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Mercenary misses.
Mercenary looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Mercenary takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mercenary drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mercenary finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head. #KD#
Smith cracks Mercenary with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the cage! Can Mercenary get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Mercenary looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!#ROC#Mercenary is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Medieval Mercenary has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Mercenary is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Mercenary misses the shot to the body.
Mercenary seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith thumps Mercenary with a low kick.
A combination from Mercenary does no damage.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mercenary tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith. #KD#
Smith scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Mercenary beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Mercenary is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Mercenary.
Smith lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Mercenary takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mercenary throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mercenary walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Mercenary is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bryant Smith!
After the big win, Bryant Smith made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FUClothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: C346: Petrov vs Gunnarsson
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
Dixon takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dixon momentarily.
Dixon misses with a jab to the body
and Dixon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Dixon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dixon throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Dixon. Those never looked like landing.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dixon walks into a left hand.
Sitsongrit works Dixon's body with a nice hook.
Dixon takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dixon misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Dixon fails to land with a series of punches.
Dixon throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit tries to counter by clinching up but Dixon breaks away and moves out of range.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dixon.
Dixon misses with a looping right.
As Dixon backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dixon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Dixon swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dixon misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dixon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Jab, jab by Dixon - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dixon throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dixon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Dixon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dixon misses with a double jab
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dixon. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dixon misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Dixon is rocked!
Dixon misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a huge left! Dixon is in big trouble! He's backing up but Sitsongrit isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dixon from any more damage. A dominating finish by Sitsongrit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magomed Sitsongrit!
During a confident post fight interview, Magomed Sitsongrit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TOF 154
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
Naulakko takes a swing at Lehto's ribcage but misses.
Lehto thinks about the counter body kick.
Lehto moves out of range as Naulakko strikes.
Lehto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pertti Naulakko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naulakko misses with a low kick.#KD2#
Lehto lands a big head kick that sends Naulakko tumbling to the mat! Lehto takes a step backwards and waves Naulakko back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Pertti Naulakko has been cut.
Naulakko walks straight into a right hand from Lehto - that's dropped him! Lehto jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Naulakko from any more punishment! Naulakko complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Scythe Lehto!
Our winner, Scythe Lehto, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: STRIKE! 36
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
De Cremonesi scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smith tries to bum rush De Cremonesi with a series of wild strikes but De Cremonesi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
De Cremonesi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De Cremonesi avoids a kick to the body.
De Cremonesi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith feints and then cracks De Cremonesi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Cremonesi down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Smith crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from De Cremonesi - the referee stops the clock and Smith gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says De Cremonesi. Smith manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A thudding body kick lands there by De Cremonesi!
Bryant Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Cremonesi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Cremonesi lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Cremonesi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smith takes a step back to recover.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith wants to slow De Cremonesi down by chopping away at his legs.
De Cremonesi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi scores with a spinning back kick!
De Cremonesi lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Cremonesi checks a leg kick.
De Cremonesi moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith throws a hook but De Cremonesi avoids it easily.
De Cremonesi stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith looks winded!
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
De Cremonesi works the jab nicely.#ROC#Smith is rocked!
Smith is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. De Cremonesi doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Smith crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Smith's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Franko De Cremonesi!
A relieved looking Franko De Cremonesi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 1096 Cruz vs McBean II
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
Norton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sturmovik Two connects with a crisp jab.
Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Norton.
Norton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sturmovik Two lands with a good body shot.
Sturmovik Two misses with a hook.
Sturmovik Two moves out of range as Norton strikes.
Sturmovik Two fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Norton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sturmovik Two staying out of range there.
It looked like Sturmovik Two wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sturmovik Two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sturmovik Two throws a low kick but it's checked well by Norton.
Sturmovik Two tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norton was well out of range. Poor timing from Sturmovik Two.
Norton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Sturmovik Two. Those never looked like landing.
Norton lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sturmovik Two throws a leg kick which misses Norton's front leg but catches the back leg as Norton tries to avoid it.
Sturmovik Two throws a lazy uppercut
and Norton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sturmovik Two throws out a leg kick but Norton moves out of range and Sturmovik Two only half commits.
Sturmovik Two looks to land a left hand but Norton moved out of range nicely.
Sturmovik Two throws an off balance right hand
and Sturmovik Two takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Norton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sturmovik Two, pushing him back against the cage.
Sturmovik Two throws a punch but it's blocked by Norton.
Norton is trying to maintain a safe position but Sturmovik Two gets an underhook and turns Norton into the cage.
Sturmovik Two tries to work over Norton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sturmovik Two misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sturmovik Two misses with the head strike.
Sturmovik Two lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sturmovik Two misses with a body punch. #T2#
A short uppercut from Sturmovik Two.
Sturmovik Two lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturmovik Two tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norton is struggling to control the position.
Norton stalling in the clinch but Sturmovik Two improves position.
Sturmovik Two working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Sturmovik Two.
I was talking to Sturmovik Two's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Norton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norton looking to slow down the pace here.
Norton blocks a body shot from Sturmovik Two.
Sturmovik Two fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sturmovik Two gets through Norton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norton. #T3#
Sturmovik Two keeps control of Norton as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sturmovik Two creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sturmovik Two can't find room to land a body shot as Norton controls the action.
Sturmovik Two throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Norton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sturmovik Two misses with a body punch.
Sturmovik Two misses with the head strike.
Sturmovik Two tries a body shot but Norton blocks it.
A short right from Sturmovik Two.
Norton blocks an uppercut.
Sturmovik Two lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sturmovik Two misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sturmovik Two.
Norton stalls.
Sturmovik Two lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Sturmovik Two lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Norton blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Sturmovik Two on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturmovik Two misses with the head strike.
Sturmovik Two doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sturmovik Two misses with some punches.
Sturmovik Two misses with some punches.
Sturmovik Two lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norton tries to stall but Sturmovik Two uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sturmovik Two lands a shot to the body.
Sturmovik Two lands a right hand.
Sturmovik Two lands a nice shot to the body.
Norton looks winded!
Sturmovik Two lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Norton walks into a straight right hand from Sturmovik Two.
Sturmovik Two misses with the combination.
Norton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sturmovik Two.
Norton flicks out a counter leg kick but Sturmovik Two steps away.
Norton wants to clinch up but Sturmovik Two keeps it at a distance.
A jab lands there for Sturmovik Two.
Sturmovik Two misses with a body shot
and Norton counters with a right hand to the body.
Sturmovik Two lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Norton falls backwards - clearly groggy! Sturmovik Two dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two!
A relieved looking Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two 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#1094 Cleever v Ritori
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Roussel misses with an uppercut. Mandiang saw that one coming.
Roussel stuns Mandiang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Roussel lands a nice shot to the body.
Mandiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roussel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Roussel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mandiang.
Roussel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mandiang lands with a right hand.
Mandiang misses with a head kick.
Roussel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mandiang works the jab nicely.
Mandiang scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Dexter Roussel has been cut.
Roussel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roussel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Roussel takes one to the chin there.
Mandiang throws a head kick but Roussel moves out of range.
Roussel cracks Mandiang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Roussel throws a shot from downtown. Mandiang moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Mandiang throws a body punch but Roussel moves out of range.
Roussel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Roussel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mandiang swinging wildly here.
Mandiang digs a good body shot into Roussel's ribs.
Roussel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mandiang counters with a nice uppercut.
Roussel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mandiang moves away.
A little jabbing left from Mandiang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mandiang misses with a lunging right hand
and Roussel counters with a straight right hand.
Mandiang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roussel circles away quickly and effectively.
Roussel tests Mandiang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mandiang misses with a left hand
and Roussel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandiang slips under a jab.
Mandiang slips a jab from Roussel.
We've been hearing reports that Roussel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
Roussel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roussel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mandiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mandiang scores with a hook.
Roussel looks to land a right hand but Mandiang moved out of range.
Mandiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mandiang throws a big shot that misses.
Mandiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roussel was well out of range. Poor timing from Mandiang.
Mandiang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mandiang slips under a jab from Roussel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mandiang! But no joy.
Mandiang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mandiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roussel is looking to counter punch.
Roussel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roussel misses the jab.
Mandiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Roussel. #T3#
Mandiang swinging wildly here.
Mandiang slips under a jab from Roussel.
Roussel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mandiang 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.
Roussel misses with a hook. Mandiang ducked under it nicely.
Mandiang misses with a left hand
and Roussel counters with a nice uppercut.
Mandiang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roussel in his tracks.
Mandiang misses with a hook to the body
and Roussel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mandiang misses the body punch
and Roussel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mandiang blocks a jab.
Mandiang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mandiang throws a sloppy head kick and Roussel moves out of range easily.
Roussel missing with a left hand there. Mandiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roussel scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mandiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Roussel is just out of range.
Roussel is looking to counter punch.
Roussel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roussel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Roussel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roussel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Roussel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mandiang slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Mandiang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mandiang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roussel.
Roussel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Roussel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mandiang moves away.
Roussel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mandiang connects with a high kick.
Mandiang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roussel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mandiang moves away.
Mandiang just misses with a punch to the body.
Roussel ducks right into an uppercut from Mandiang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mandiang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Roussel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roussel swings widly with a right hand
and Mandiang counters with a stiff right hand.
Mandiang blocks a jab.
Roussel misses the shot to the body.
Mandiang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mandiang swings widly with a right hand
letting Roussel counter with a right hand.
Mandiang digs a good body shot into Roussel's ribs.
Mandiang connects with a jab.
Mandiang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roussels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mandiang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mandiang has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mandiang throws a hook to the side of Roussel's head but Roussel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mandiang lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roussel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mandiang swings widly with a right hand
and Roussel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mandiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Roussel is just out of range.#T1#
Roussel misses the body punch
and Mandiang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roussel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mandiang.
Mandiang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick by Mandiang misses
and Roussel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roussel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roussel misses with a wild body shot.
Mandiang throws an overhand right that lands on Roussel's shoulder, as Roussel tries to avoid the shot.
Roussel is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roussel. Mandiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roussel ducks right into an uppercut from Mandiang.
Mandiang throws a head kick but Roussel moves out of range.
Mandiang lands with an overhand left.
Roussel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roussel moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandiang throws an off balance right hand
and Roussel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Roussel misses.
Mandiang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mandiang connects with a single shot there.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mandiang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roussel counters with a nice uppercut.
Mandiang plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#Dexter Roussel's cut is getting worse.
Roussel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Mandiang misses the target.
Roussel just misses with a punch to the body.
Roussel throws a lazy right hand but Mandiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mandiang tests Roussel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roussel walks into a stiff left hand from Mandiang.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Mandiang misses the target.
Roussel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mandiang.
Mandiang thuds his right hand into Roussel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roussel misses with a looping right.
Mandiang throws a low kick, looking for Roussel's leg but Roussel calmly moves out of range.
Roussel takes a swing at Mandiang's ribcage but misses.
Mandiang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roussel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mandiang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roussel throws a lazy uppercut
and Mandiang counters with a big head kick but Roussel shrugs it off.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut
and Roussel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roussel throws a hook but Mandiang avoids it easily.
Mandiang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roussel on the side of the head.
Mandiang avoids the body shot from Roussel.
Mandiang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC2#Roussel is rocked!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandiang misses with a hook.
Roussel throwing a counter right hand but Mandiang manages to avoid it.
Mandiang throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Mandiang.
Roussel throws a lazy uppercut
and Mandiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roussel lands a nice hook to Mandiang's body. Mandiang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Roussel might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Roussel misses with an uppercut. Mandiang saw that one coming.
Roussel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mandiang.
Mandiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roussel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab, jab by Mandiang - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Roussel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Mandiang. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roussel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mandiang.
Roussel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mandiang under the eye.
Mandiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roussel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aboubacar Mandiang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Roussel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Roussel slips under a jab.
Roussel misses with a straight right.
Mandiang throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Roussel counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roussel. Mandiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mandiang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roussel.
Roussel with a hook.
Roussel avoids the head kick by Mandiang.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mandiang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Roussel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut
and Roussel counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussel moves away from the strike by Mandiang.
Roussel misses with a looping left.
Roussel slips a straight right by Mandiang.
Roussel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Roussel slips a jab from Mandiang.
Roussel connects with a body shot that sends Mandiang's belly button to the back.#T1#
Roussel lands a nice hook to Mandiang's body. Mandiang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mandiang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mandiang throws a poor cross that misses
and Roussel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Roussel, as that shot connected.
Roussel lands with a cross.
Mandiang swinging wildly here.
Roussel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roussel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roussel throws a body shot but no joy.
Roussel lands a glancing blow to the side of Mandiang's head.
Roussel slips under a jab from Mandiang.
Mandiang scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Roussel takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roussel throws out a loose jab but Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mandiang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mandiang moves out of range of the strikes.
Roussel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandiang manages to avoid it.
Mandiang unleashes a big counter combination but Roussel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses
and Roussel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Roussel misses.
It seemed like Mandiang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roussel throws a big shot that misses.
Roussel throws a body shot but no joy.
Mandiang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Roussel scores with a hook.
Mandiang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mandiang misses with a hook
and Roussel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roussel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mandiang moves away.
Roussel looks to land a left hand but Mandiang moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Mandiang tries a head kick but it misses.
Roussel throwing a counter right hand but Mandiang manages to avoid it.
Mandiang throws an off balance right hand
and Roussel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mandiang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roussel in his tracks.
Mandiang throws a lazy head kick
and Roussel counters with a straight right hand.
Mandiang moves forwards but Roussel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Roussel misses with a body shot.
Roussel slips under a jab from Mandiang.
Mandiang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roussel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roussel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mandiang.
Mandiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Roussel is just out of range.
Mandiang misses with a left hand
enabling Roussel to counter with a crisp jab.
Mandiang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Roussel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses
and Roussel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandiang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Roussel lands with a cross.
Mandiang just misses with a punch to the body.
Mandiang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mandiang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mandiang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roussel. Roussel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Roussel scores with a jab.
Mandiang misses with a body shot.
Mandiang misses with a body kick.
Roussel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mandiang thuds a left hand into Roussel's body.
Roussel connects with a crisp jab.
Dexter Roussel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mandiang throws a hook to the side of Roussel's head but Roussel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roussel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Roussel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mandiang 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

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

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