Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1134 Bollomard vs. Drake
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Chandler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.#TD2#
Chandler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mac Airt wants to get back to full guard.
Chandler misses with a head shot. Mac Airt uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mac Airt has momentary wrist control but Chandler slips an elbow through the middle.
Chandler throws a big elbow that misses.
Mac Airt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chandler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler throws a strike but Mac Airt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Mac Airt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mac Airt wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
Chandler wants to sweep here but Mac Airt controlling him for the moment.
Mac Airt trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Chandler doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Chandler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chandler is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Mac Airt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chandler defends it easily.#T2#
Chandler cracks Mac Airt with a solid left hand.
Mac Airt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Mac Airt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chandler is aware though and is defending well.
Chandler looking to sit in guard and control but Mac Airt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Chandler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mac Airt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chandler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Chandler wants to sweep here but Mac Airt controlling him for the moment.
Mac Airt trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
Mac Airt controlling from the top position.
Mac Airt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chandler is keeping the position for now.
Mac Airt is working hard here to advance position.
Chandler seems keen to control Mac Airt's posture.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Mac Airt is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chandler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chandler has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mac Airt seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Chandler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mac Airt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chandler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chandler with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Mac Airt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chandler is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chandler with a nice head shot there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chandler working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Chandler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mac Airt trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mac Airt avoids the body shot from Chandler.
Mac Airt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
Mac Airt throws an overhand right that lands on Chandler's shoulder, as Chandler tries to avoid the shot.
Chandler lands a nice hook to Mac Airt's body. Mac Airt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Chandler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mac Airt was covering up waiting for the punch and Chandler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mac Airt controls Chandler momentarily but Chandler frees himself.
Chandler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chandler is looking to advance position but Mac Airt has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Mac Airt controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Mac Airt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chandler is looking to escape.
Chandler sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Mac Airt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chandler sees it coming and defends easily.
Chandler trying to control from the bottom.
Mac Airt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chandler is looking for a sweep. Mac Airt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Mac Airt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mac Airt not doing much here.
Mac Airt prevents Chandler from improving his position.
Mac Airt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chandler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Mac Airt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chandler is just riding it out for now. Mac Airt eventually gives up the hold.
Joey Chandler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mac Airt is trying to control the action in half guard but Chandler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mac Airt trying to mount his opponent but Chandler defends it.
Chandler has his hands clasped together around Mac Airt's back. He's all about the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chandler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Chandler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mac Airt sprawls well initially but Chandler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chandler thows a huge punch but Mac Airt dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Mac Airt actively working from the bottom here.
Chandler wants to take a breather but Mac Airt is having none of it.
Mac Airt wants to control the action here but instead Chandler manages to pass to full mount!
Chandler working the ground and pound effectively.
Chandler lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler is landing with some decent strikes but Mac Airt is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mac Airt is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Chandler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mac Airts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Joey Chandler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac Airt manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jab from Chandler.
Mac Airt throws the left hand but Chandler avoids the punch easily.
Mac Airt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chandler throws a good cross that connects. #TD2#
Chandler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mac Airt on his heels. He'll look to pass Mac Airt's guard now, I'm sure.
Chandler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mac Airt keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully. #T1#
Mac Airt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mac Airt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chandler is keeping the position for now.
Mac Airt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chandler's guard.
Chandler wants to control but Mac Airt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mac Airt controlling the pace.
Chandler wants to get back to full guard.
Mac Airt is pressing down on Chandler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chandler is holding on for now.
Chandler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Mac Airt postures up.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Mac Airt from controlling successfully.
Chandler seems keen to control Mac Airt's posture.
Mac Airt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chandler is keeping the position for now.
Mac Airt wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chandler trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Chandler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mac Airt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chandler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mac Airt throws a lazy right hand but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chandler digs a good hook to Mac Airt's body.
Joey Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac Airt throws out a loose jab but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chandler changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chandler shoots for a takedown but Mac Airt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mac Airt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chandler staying out of range there.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac Airt.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chandler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mac Airt's head backwards.
Nice uppercut lands for Chandler. That snapped Mac Airt's head back.
Mac Airt misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Chandler. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Chandler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mac Airt wants to stand up but Chandler is controlling him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac Airt looking to control.
Cormac Mac Airt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Mac Airt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mac Airt keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Mac Airt doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Mac Airt has his foot on Chandler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chandler works his way back into a safe position though.
Chandler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mac Airt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chandler is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chandler scores with the left hand. Mac Airt knows he should have avoided that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Chandler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chandler 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Chandler!
Our winner, Joey Chandler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SYN 1134 Bollomard vs. Drake
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Shakes moves out of range of the body kick from King.
King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shakes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shakes tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
Shakes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King throws a counter high kick but Shakes was just alert enough to avoid it.
Shakes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shakes missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Shakes misses.
King was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shakes tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Shakes gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
King lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Shakes pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King lands an uppercut.
Shakes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shakes blocks it with crossed arms.
Shakes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shakes throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Shakes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shakes misses with an elbow strike.
Shakes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
King missing with knees to the body.
King takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shakes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Shakes fails to land.
Shakes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Shakes.
Knees to the body from King.
King missing with knees to the body.
King tries a body shot but Shakes blocks it.
Shakes with a knee to the head. #T2#
Shakes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shakes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Shakes.
King avoids the elbow strike from Shakes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shakes.
Shakes misses with an elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shakes.
Shakes misses with some punches.
Shakes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shakes lands a knee to the head.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shakes misses with a hook from the clinch.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shakes is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Shakes.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Shakes backwards.
King lands a shot to the body.
Shakes misses with some punches.
King tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Shakes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shakes swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shakes missing with knees to the body.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Shakes blocks with his arms.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shakes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King working aggressively here.
King blocks an elbow strike from Shakes.
Shakes missing with knees to the body.
Shakes takes a shot to the head.
King misses with some punches.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shakes digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Shakes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
King is breathing heavily.
Shakes crunches a lovely knee into King's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shakes unloads a knee to the mid-section. King lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shakes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
King works on Shakes's body with a couple of short punches.
Shakes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shakes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shakes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
A knee to the head by Shakes. #ROC2#King is rocked!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shakes obliges.
Shakes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shakes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shakes has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles King - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Shakes, and another! King is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Marcus Shakes!
Marcus Shakes really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hype Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: SYN 1127 Madzarov vs Nightmare
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
Pugsley tries to clinch #TD2#
and Widforss counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pugsley gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Widforss thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Widforss wants to control from the top but Pugsley keeps moving. #SUB#
Pugsley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Widforss tries to free his leg and advance position but Pugsley is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Pugsley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Widforss gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Widforss looking to sit in guard and control but Pugsley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Widforss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Widforss is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pugsley is trying to maintain the position but Widforss is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Pugsley looking for submissions off his back.
Widforss wants to take a breather but Pugsley is having none of it.
Pugsley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Widforss wants to work for an arm triangle but Pugsley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Widforss seems to be working for a kimura but Pugsley defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pugsley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Pugsley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Widforss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widforss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pugsley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pugsley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Widforss not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Widforss forces his way into half guard.
Widforss looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Widforss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Pugsley makes his way to full guard, as Widforss worked for a kimura. #SUB#
Pugsley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Widforss passes into side control. #T4##SUB2#
Widforss tries for a kimura but Pugsley is defending well. #SUB2#
Widforss tries for a kimura but Pugsley is defending well. #SUB2#
Widforss goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pugsley has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Widforss but great work by Pugsley.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widforss is looking to reverse the position.
Widforss is trying to control Pugsley's posture but Pugsley avoids it.
Widforss is looking to regain half guard here but Pugsley keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyres Widforss dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Widforss looks to land a left hand but Pugsley moved out of range nicely.
Pugsley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Widforss throws out a loose jab but Pugsley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Widforss darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Widforss swinging wildly here.
Pugsley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Widforss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pugsley takes one on the button.
Donk. Widforss catches Pugsley right on the button with a cross.
Widforss lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugsley slips a straight right by Widforss.
Widforss scores with a body shot. #TD2#
Widforss shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Widforss was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pugsley is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Widforss wants to control but Pugsley is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Widforss tries for a kimura but Pugsley is defending well. #SUB2#
Widforss thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Widforss working away.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Widforss wants to control but Pugsley is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Widforss working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pugsley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Widforss's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Pugsley looking for subs from the bottom but Widforss mounts him!
Widforss prevents Pugsley from getting the reversal.
Widforss trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Widforss is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pugsley has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pugsley!
Widforss is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Widforss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pugsley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Widforss has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pugsley has passed into side control.
Widforss manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Widforss is pressing down on Pugsley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that Widforss has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Widforss has an active guard here but Pugsley has managed to pass into half guard.
Widforss is not content to let Pugsley control the position.#T4#
Widforss is looking to control Pugsley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Widforss avoid being mounted?
Pugsley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pugsley lands strikes from half guard.
Widforss trying to hold on to Pugsley's head to control him but Pugsley postures up.
Widforss gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Widforss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pugsley is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pugsley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pugsley advances to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyres Widforss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Widforss drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tyres Widforss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Pugsley looking for a guillotine here but Widforss defends easily.
Tyres Widforss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pugsley seems keen to control Widforss's posture.
Pugsley keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss tries to free his leg and advance position but Pugsley is retaining full guard.
Widforss engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1##SUB#
Pugsley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Widforss defends it easily.
Widforss is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pugsley wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Widforss shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pugsley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Pugsley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Widforss doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Widforss manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arthur Pugsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Widforss controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Pugsley working for a triangle but Widforss defends it easily. #SUB#
Widforss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pugsley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Widforss has managed to get both his arms back between Pugsley's legs - danger averted.
Widforss controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Pugsley is trying to keep Widforss in close.
Widforss controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Pugsley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Widforss did well to prevent Pugsley getting side control.
Widforss is trying to maintain the position but Pugsley is very close to passing his half guard.
Widforss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Widforss is doing well to control the position and prevent Pugsley from advancing to side control.#T4#
Pugsley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pugsley passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pugsley raining down shots from the mount!
Widforss regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widforss is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pugsley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pugsley's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pugsley is trying to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyres Widforss.
Well Widforss 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyres Widforss!
Tyres Widforss took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, âš”ï¸Conquest Nutritionâš”ï¸ for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Conquest 17
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Torrente fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allen manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Torrente moves into the clinch successfully.
Allen avoids the elbow strike from Torrente, against the cage.
I was talking to Allen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Torrente pushes off an throws an elbow but Allen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Torrente.
Allen lands a nice shot to the body.
Allen misses with a body punch. #BC#
Allen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Allen finds it's target.
Torrente misses with a left hand
and Allen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Allen just misses with a punch to the body.
Torrente swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen lands a jab to the nose.
A good leg kick by Allen.
Torrente just misses with a punch to the body.
Allen circles away from the clinch attempt.
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!
Torrente throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Allen is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Torrente cracks Allen with an open hand slap.
Torrente avoids the body shot from Allen.
Torrente tries to counter by closing the distance.
Allen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Torrente throws a body shot but no joy.
Torrente throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Torrente moves forwards but Allen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Torrente swings away with a body shot that misses
and Allen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Torrente misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Torrente.
Torrente just misses with a punch to the body.
Torrente throws an overhand right that lands on Allen's shoulder, as Allen tries to avoid the shot.
Allen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Torrente looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Allen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Torrente tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Torrente.
Torrente closes the distance but Allen moves to the side
and Allen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torrente tries to counter with a clinch but Allen shakes him off and moves away.
Allen scores with a nice right hand.
Torrente swings away with a body shot that misses
and Allen counters with a series of strikes. Torrente will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters circling - Torrente throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torrente moves out of range of the body kick from Allen.
Allen scores with a shot to the body.
Allen tries a head kick but it misses.
Torrente swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Allen. Torrente shrugs it off though.
Allen throws a head kick but Torrente moves out of range.
Torrente looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
Torrente is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Allen rather than just go for the knockout.
Torrente keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allen.
Torrente wants to counter the offense by Allen and move into the clinch position.
Victor Torrente Torrente seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torrente misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Allen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torrente's sensitive parts.
Allen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Torrente takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Allen avoids the body shot from Torrente.
Allen connects with a looping right hand.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torrente.
Allen avoids the body shot from Torrente.
Torrente throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Allen counters with a stiff right hand.
Torrente throws an off balance right hand
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torrente wants to clinch
and Allen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Torrente thinking.
Torrente tries to clinch but Allen is having none of it.
Torrente falls off balance throwing a combination
and Allen counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Allen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torrente tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Allen to counter with a crisp jab.
Allen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A punch lands to the side of Allen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Allen tries a head kick but it misses.
Torrente misses with a body punch
and Allen counters with a straight right hand.
Allen throws a body punch but Torrente moves out of range.
Allen lands a head kick!
Allen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Allen throws a sloppy head kick and Torrente moves out of range easily.
Allen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torrente sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Allen misses its intended target.
Allen cracks Torrente with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torrente moves out of range as Allen throws a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keanu Allen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Torrente misses with a hook
and Allen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut lands for Allen. That snapped Torrente's head back.
Allen misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Torrente counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Torrente.
Torrente misses with an elbow over the top.
Allen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Torrente blocks an uppercut.
Allen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Allen.
Allen scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Allen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Torrente misses with a wild body shot.
Allen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torrente can do to turn this around?
Torrente loads up on a big right hand but Allen slips the punch.
Torrente throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torrente takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Allen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torrente bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Torrente throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Allen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torrente misses the shot to the body. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Allen.
Torrente tries to move into range but Allen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab from Allen.
Allen scores with a jab. Torrente acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Torrente tries to clinch
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torrente wants to clinch
and Allen counters with a stiff right hand.
Allen slips a jab from Torrente.
Torrente misses with a wild body shot.
Keanu Allen is winning the standup battle so far.
Torrente bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Torrente scores with a nice right hand.
Torrente takes one to the side of the head.
Torrente has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Allen defending well as Torrente loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Allen slips under a jab from Torrente.
Allen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Torrente ducks under a wild hook from Allen.
Torrente just misses with a punch to the body.
Torrente connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Allen lands with a slapping head kick.
Allen scores with a jab to the head.
Allen throws a looping overhand right but Torrente ducks down to avoid it.
Allen scores with a push kick.
Allen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Torrente misses with a body shot
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torrente is looking to clinch but Allen is avoiding it.
Allen connects with a high kick.
Jab, jab by Allen - just one landing. #T3#
Torrente misses with a hook.
Allen swings for the body but Torrente moves out of range.
Allen keeps the fight on the outside.
Torrente blocks a head kick by Allen.
Allen scores with a kick to the body.
Torrente fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allen manages to avoid it.
Torrente ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Allen moves away.#CL2#
Torrente has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Allen.
A right hand to the body from Allen.
Torrente is breathing heavily.
A short right from Allen.
Allen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Torrente backwards. #BC#
Allen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Torrente throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torrente walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Torrente misses with a right hand
and Allen counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen scores with a nice strike.
Torrente throws an off balance right hand
and Allen counters with a stiff right hand.
Allen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Allen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Torrente misses with a shot to the body
and Torrente takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Allen.
Torrente swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torrente throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Allen works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Allen keeps the fight on the outside.
Allen thuds his shin into the meat of Torrente's side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keanu Allen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Torrente moves into the clinch successfully.
Victor Torrente Torrente has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torrente throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Allen manages to break the clinch.
Torrente tries to clinch up.
Allen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Torrente wants to clinch but Allen slips to the side
and Allen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torrente walks into a stiff left hand from Allen.
Allen keeps the fight on the outside.
Allen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Allen sets himself, and Torrente steps forward looking for the clinch! Allen avoids it this time.
Allen stuns Torrente with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Torrente lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Allen circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Torrente misses
and Allen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Torrente tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Torrente.
A jab lands there for Allen.
Allen throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen cracks Torrente with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Torrente tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Allen throws a right and a left that Torrente avoids nicely.
Torrente misses with a hook to the body
and Allen counters with a straight right hand.
Torrente tries to close the distance and clinch but Allen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Allen throws a nice head kick!
Torrente misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Torrente throws a sloppy body shot
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torrente throws a poor cross that misses
and Allen counters with a good low kick that Torrente was not able to check.
Torrente takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Allen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Allen scores with a head kick. Torrente tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Torrente drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Torrente tries to clinch
and Allen counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen jabs Torrente right on the nose. Torrente blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Torrente tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allen was well out of range. Poor timing from Torrente.
Torrente on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Allen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Torrente's hands.
A shot to the liver by Allen. Beautiful body shot.
Allen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Torrente.
Torrente connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Allen momentarily.
Allen lands with a cross.
Allen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Torrente. That did some damage!
Torrente throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Allen. Beautiful body shot.
Allen thuds his right hand into Torrente's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Torrente closes the distance looking to clinch
and Allen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3##CL2#
Torrente darts in and clinches Allen up against the cage.
Keanu Allen has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Allen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Torrente's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Torrente tries to clinch but Allen is having none of it.
Allen jabs at Torrente's body.
Torrente takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Allen lands a body shot.
Torrente throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Allen counters with a leg kick.
Allen throws a nice head kick!
Torrente tries to clinch
and Allen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Torrente. Those never looked like landing.
Allen connects with a right hand. Torrente shakes it off.
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!
Torrente rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Allen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Torrente takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Torrente blocks a head kick by Allen.
A shot to the liver by Allen. Beautiful body shot.
Keanu Allen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Allen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Torrente walks into a left hand.
Allen throws a head kick that Torrente semi-blocks.
Torrente misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Allen counters with a nice uppercut.
Torrente swings away with a body shot that misses
and Torrente takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Allen scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torrente throws a series of punches but Allen avoids them all with ease.
Torrente throws a body shot but no joy.
Allen throws a nice head kick!

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keanu Allen!

Event: SYN 1122 Rose vs. Drago
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1##TD2#
King gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alawi trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alawi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alawi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alawi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
Alawi being controlled here momentarily.
Alawi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alawi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet. #T1#
King managing to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Alawi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alawi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alawi staying out of range there.
Alawi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alawi blocks the body kick.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alawi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Alawi shoots in looking for a takedown. King tries to sprawl out of it but Alawi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. King manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alawi circles away quickly and effectively.
James King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King throws a low kick but Alawi moves out of range easily.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Alawi wants to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Alawi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches King napping and manages to drive through into side control!
King tries to bench press Alawi off him but Alawi keeps the position. #T3#
King is working hard here to advance position.
King pushes Alawi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Alawi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Alawi just content to control the position.
King gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Alawi wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely.
King stops Alawi from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
King is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alawi wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Alawi is looking to work his way around to King's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Alawi wants to control the action but instead King gets a body lock and reverses into Alawi's guard! Nice work!
Alawi looking for a sweep. Not yet Alawi, not yet.
King has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alawi controlling the position.
Alawi looking for a sweep. Not yet Alawi, not yet.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Alawi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alawi controlling King's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alawi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Alawi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because King has passed into half guard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that James King will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
An inside leg kick from King misses.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Alawi.
Alawi staying out of range there.
And Alawi tries to counter it with a takedown but King pushes his down on his head and steps out.
King scores with a sloppy right hand. Alawi should have avoided that one.
King throws a hook to the side of Alawi's head but Alawi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alawi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alawi shoots for a takedown but King saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
King throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Alawi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alawi is pressing down on King's thigh, looking to free his foot. King is holding on for now.
Alawi is controlling the pace. #T1#
Alawi is looking to advance position but King won't allow it.
Tahboule Alawi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alawi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
King holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
King tries to roll over but Alawi keeps him under control.
King is staying active underneath Alawi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alawi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alawi stops King from getting back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
King throws the left hand but Alawi avoids the punch easily.
Alawi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but King defends it well.
King throws a head kick but Alawi moves out of range.
Alawi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from King.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alawi.
Alawi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
James King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tahboule Alawi.
King misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Alawi counters with a nice double leg into side control. King won't be happy with that.
Alawi wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working. #T3#
Alawi working away.
You can see the frustration on King's face as Alawi controls the position.
Alawi tries to move to mount but King blocks the move with his legs.
The referee asks Alawi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Alawi prefers to stall for the moment though.
King struggling a bit here.
Alawi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Alawi trying to control the position but King is working away. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
King is looking to regain half guard here but Alawi keeps moving and retains side control.
King stops Alawi from passing to mount.
King wants to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alawi trying to control the position but King is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Alawi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tahboule Alawi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Alawi walks into a jab.
King is looking to chop away at Alawi's legs.
Alawi tries to score a power double leg takedown but King sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alawi somewhat.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alawi shoots in looking for a takedown but King manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alawi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
King feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from King misses.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alawi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alawi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. King tries to avoid it but Alawi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag King to the ground. King escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tahboule Alawi.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King lands with a slapping head kick.
King misses the shot to the body.
King misses with a hook.
Alawi with the counter takedown but King avoids it easily.#T2#
Alawi with a lazy takedown attempt
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King misses with a straight right.
Alawi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
James King is winning the standup battle so far.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King scores with a head kick. #T3#
King misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick by King misses #TD2#
and Alawi counters with a nice double leg into side control. King won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Alawi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
King is looking to reverse the position.
King trying to remain calm as Alawi controls from the top position.
King stops Alawi from passing to mount.
King is holding Alawi down, trying to stall.
King is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
King is not content to let Alawi control the position.
King tries to buck Alawi off but Alawi is having none of it.
Alawi controls the position from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Alawi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: Conquest XVIII
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Lindberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Torrente connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lindberg momentarily.
Lindberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Torrente is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lindberg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Torrente uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lindberg.
Torrente throws a body punch but Lindberg moves out of range.
Lindberg wants to counter with a clinch but Torrente pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lindberg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Torrente gets through Lindberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Torrente comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Lindberg blocks the elbow strike.
Lindberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Torrente digs a right hand underneath Lindberg's ribcage. Lindberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Torrente just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lindberg's brow.
Torrente struggles to land a body shot inside as Lindberg controls his hands.
Torrente throws an elbow but it's blocked.
I was talking to Torrente's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lindberg tries to circle away but Torrente has him pinned against the cage.
Torrente throws an elbow but it misses.
Lindberg dodges an elbow strike from Torrente.
Torrente pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lindberg has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Torrente seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lindberg can turn it around.
Torrente lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lindberg tries to break free but Torrente pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Lindberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Torrente lunges at Lindberg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lindberg's hand.
Lindberg swinging wildly here. #T2#
Torrente on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Torrente tries to clinch but Lindberg moves out of range.
Lindberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Torrente wants to clinch up but Lindberg keeps it at a distance.
Lindberg tries to counter by closing the distance.
Torrente moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Torrente fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lindberg, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torrente lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lindberg backwards.
Lindberg blocking some punches.
Torrente misses with a hook to the ribs.
Torrente tries to work over Lindberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Torrente misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Torrente just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lindberg's brow. #BC2#
Lindberg breaks the clinch.
Lindberg lands a head shot.
Torrente tries to clinch but Lindberg is having none of it.
Torrente tries to clinch up but Lindberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Lindberg is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lindberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Torrente finds it's way round the side to connect with Lindberg's head.
Torrente looks to score with a jab to the body but Lindberg is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lindberg.
Torrente fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lindberg misses with a hook. Torrente ducked under it nicely.
Torrente is looking to counter the offense by Lindberg and move into the clinch.#CL#
Torrente rushes Lindberg and presses him up against the cage.
Torrente misses with the head strike.
Lindberg blocks an elbow strike from Torrente. #T4#
Torrente throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Lindberg breaks the clinch.
Torrente takes a swing at Lindberg's ribcage but misses.
Lindberg looks to land a left hand but Torrente moved out of range nicely.
Lindberg throws a right and a left that Torrente avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Torrente misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Lindberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lindberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Torrente is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lindberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torrente.
Torrente tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lindberg manages to circle out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Torrente Torrente dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Torrente tries to clinch but Lindberg is having none of it.
Torrente cracks a nice hook into Lindberg's ribs.
Lindberg misses with a straight left.
Torrente connects with a body shot.
Lindberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Torrente tries to clinch but Lindberg is having none of it.
Torrente tries to clinch up.
Lindberg cracks Torrente with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Torrente tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lindberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindberg is looking to chop away at Torrente's legs.
Torrente wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Patrik Lindberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torrente throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lindberg on the side of the head.
Torrente tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lindberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lindberg tries to counter by closing the distance.
Torrente looks to land a combination. Lindberg sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Lindberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Torrente.
Lindberg looks to land a combination but Torrente avoids it well.
Torrente is looking to clinch but Lindberg is avoiding it.
Torrente is looking to clinch.
Lindberg wants to counter the offense by Torrente and move into the clinch position.
Lindberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Torrente is just out of range.
Torrente dodges the punch combination from Lindberg.
Lindberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Torrente.
Torrente sets himself, and Lindberg steps forward looking for the clinch! Torrente avoids it this time.
Patrik Lindberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torrente scores with a hook.
Lindberg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Torrente.#T2#
Torrente tries to clinch up.
Torrente checks a leg kick.
Lindberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torrente.
Lindberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Torrente.
Lindberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lindberg throws a chopping leg kick but Torrente manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Torrente tries to clinch but Lindberg is having none of it.
Lindberg throws a big shot that misses.
Lindberg drops his hands momentarily and Torrente takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lindberg in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lindberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torrente circles away quickly and effectively.
Torrente works the jab nicely.#T3#
Torrente is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lindberg.
Lindberg is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Torrente fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lindberg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Torrente moves in looking to clinch but Lindberg pushes him off.
Torrente tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lindberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lindberg takes one to the side of the head.
Torrente scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lindberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Torrente throws a body punch but Lindberg moves out of range.
Torrente is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lindberg throws a series of punches but Torrente moves out of range.
Torrente misses with a wild body shot.
Lindberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torrente.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lindberg, as that shot connected. #T4#
Lindberg throws out a leg kick but Torrente moves out of range and Lindberg only half commits.
Torrente scores with a hook to the body. Lindberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Torrente tries to clinch but Lindberg moves out of range.
Torrente works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torrente scores with a jab to the head.
Torrente is looking to clinch.
Lindberg throws a hook to the side of Torrente's head but Torrente sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torrente lands an overhand right.
Torrente wants to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Lindberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Victor Torrente Torrente will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lindberg throws a big shot that misses.
Victor Torrente Torrente is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Torrente throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Torrente.
Torrente misses the shot to the body.
Torrente comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lindberg throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Torrente blocks the low kick.
Torrente throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Torrente fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Torrente is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torrente slips a jab and a cross from Lindberg.
Lindberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Torrente.
Torrente is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Lindberg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lindberg throws a low kick but Torrente avoids it.
Torrente moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lindberg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Torrente is looking to clinch but Lindberg is avoiding it.
Victor Torrente Torrente seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torrente tries to clinch up.
Torrente tries to clinch but Lindberg is having none of it.
Lindberg wants to counter the offense by Torrente and move into the clinch position.
Lindberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Torrente ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Torrente displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lindberg throws out the jab.
Torrente is looking to counter the offense by Lindberg and move into the clinch.
Torrente is looking to clinch.
Lindberg wants to counter the offense by Torrente and move into the clinch position.
Torrente missing with a left hand there. Lindberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lindberg throws a leg kick but Torrente sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Torrente moves out of range of the leg kick from Lindberg.
Torrente lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lindberg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Torrente swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Torrente is looking to clinch but Lindberg is avoiding it.
Lindberg steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Torrente.
Torrente tries to clinch but Lindberg moves out of range.
Lindberg tries to counter with a clinch but Torrente shakes him off and moves away.
Torrente fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lindberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Lindberg wants to counter the offense by Torrente and move into the clinch position.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Lindberg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from Lindberg.
Torrente has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Torrente there as he acknowledges the shot.
Torrente tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lindberg steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Torrente.
Torrente moves in looking to clinch but Lindberg pushes him off.
Torrente tries to clinch but Lindberg moves out of range.
Torrente connects with a body shot that sends Lindberg's belly button to the back.#CL#
Torrente has managed to clinch.
Lindberg wants to break free but Torrente has control. #T4#
Lindberg is trying to push Torrente away but Torrente has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Lindberg manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Torrente rushes Lindberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lindberg tries to break the clinch but Torrente is controlling the position.
Torrente gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Torrente Torrente!

Event: SYN 1118 Rose vs. Rozhkov II
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Shakes connects with a looping right hand.
Widforss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakes.
Widforss shoots for a takedown but Shakes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shakes misses with a looping right.
Widforss tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice takedown defense from Shakes. No joy for Widforss on that attempt.
Shakes throws a jab when Widforss was well out of range.
Shakes scores with a jab.
Shakes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Widforss swats away the attempt to clinch by Shakes.
Widforss lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Widforss circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Widforss tries to keep at a distance but Shakes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shakes tries to work over Widforss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Widforss has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shakes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marcus Shakes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Shakes lands an elbow inside that Widforss shrugs off.
Widforss jumps guard but Shakes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shakes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Widforss wants a takedown.
Widforss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Widforss is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shakes to keep the fight standing.
Shakes lands a hook that snaps the head of Widforss backwards. #TD2#
Widforss drags the fight down to the ground.
Widforss is trying to control the position but Shakes postures up. #SUB2#
Widforss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shakes is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Widforss has an active guard here but Shakes has managed to pass into half guard.
It looks like Shakes is going to stand back up.
Widforss is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Widforss actively working from the bottom here.
Shakes tries to stand but can't do so whilst Widforss controls his leg. #T2#
Widforss is in trouble now - Shakes has advanced to mount! #SU#
Shakes get's back to his feet.
Widforss shoots in looking for a takedown but Shakes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Widforss's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Widforss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakes.
Widforss throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shakes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Widforss shoots and misses
enabling Shakes to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shakes tries to clinch but Widforss is having none of it.
Marcus Shakes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shakes misses with a wild body shot.
Widforss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Widforss changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shakes tries to avoid it but Widforss manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shakes to the ground. Shakes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Shakes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Widforss.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown but Shakes shows good takedown defense. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Shakes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Widforss jumps guard but Shakes stands there with Widforss around his waist. Widforss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Widforss is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shakes works on Widforss's body with a couple of short punches.
Shakes scores with a knee to the head.
Widforss is trying to pull guard but Shakes has him pressed against the cage.
Shakes looking to throw knees to the head but Widforss is blocking nicely.
Shakes lands an elbow inside that Widforss shrugs off. #TD2#
Widforss pulls guard successfully.
Widforss bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shakes's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Widforss postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shakes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Widforss, into his guard. #REVR##SU#
Shakes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Widforss takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Widforss bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shakes's head.
Nice takedown defense from Shakes. No joy for Widforss on that attempt.
Shakes takes a swing at Widforss's ribcage but misses.
And Widforss tries to counter it with a takedown but Shakes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shakes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Widforss lands a glancing blow to the side of Shakes's head.
Widforss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Widforss cracks Shakes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown but Shakes shows good takedown defense.
A left lands for Shakes.
The fighters circling - Widforss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Widforss throws the left hand but Shakes avoids the punch easily.
Shakes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Widforss throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shakes was covering up waiting for the punch and Widforss finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Shakes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Shakes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Shakes moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shakes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Widforss tries to throw a body punch but Shakes avoids it by throwing Widforss back against the cage.
Shakes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Widforss tries to pull guard but Shakes won't allow it.
Shakes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shakes lands with a light punch inside.
Shakes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Widforss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Widforss has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shakes uses from the top position.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that Widforss has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shakes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Widforss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shakes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shakes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
Shakes gets to his feet - Widforss follows without any prompting.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Widforss avoids the body shot from Shakes.
Widforss scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shakes doesn't seem bothered though.
Shakes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Widforss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marcus Shakes is winning the standup battle so far.
Widforss throws a body punch but Shakes moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Shakes.
A little feinted left hand from Shakes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shakes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Widforss keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Shakes takes the fight into the clinch.
Shakes misses with some punches.
Shakes is working Widforss over against the cage.
Widforss tries for a takedown. No joy.
Still in the clinch, Shakes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shakes can't find room to land a body shot as Widforss controls the action.
Widforss misses with a body punch.
Widforss jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shakes walks away with a smile on his face. Widforss gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Marcus Shakes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Widforss lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shakes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2##CL#
Shakes rushes Widforss and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Widforss backwards. #TD2#
Widforss drags the fight down to the ground. #SU#
Shakes stands and steps away. Widforss gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Shakes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Shakes.
Shakes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Widforss is breathing heavily.
Shakes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shakes lands a nice elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shakes.
Shakes connects with a knee to the head.
Shakes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Widforss takes an elbow to the temple.
Shakes scores with a shot to the side of Widforss's head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shakes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shakes.
Shakes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widforss can do to turn this around?
Shakes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shakes scores with a knee to the head. #T3#
Shakes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shakes pushes Widforss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shakes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shakes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Widforsss head.
Shakes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shakes.
Shakes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shakes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Widforss's defenses.
Shakes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shakes lands a left hand.
Shakes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Shakes scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shakes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Widforss backwards.
Widforss wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shakes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC#Widforss is rocked!
Widforss tries to break free but Shakes pushes him back against the cage.
Widforss is still on wobbly legs! Can Shakes finish him?
Shakes lands a damaging elbow.
A right hand to the body from Shakes.
Widforss seems to have recovered his senses.
Shakes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shakes lands with a right to the head.
Shakes unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T4#
Shakes lands an elbow inside.
Shakes lands a left hand.
Shakes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Widforsss head.
Shakes gets through Widforss's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shakes landing knees to the body.
Widforss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shakes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shakes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marcus Shakes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shakes.
Widforss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shakes lands with a right to the head.
Shakes dips a shoulder and cracks Widforss with a mighty uppercut! Widforss falls back against the cage and Shakes unloads with a barrage of strikes! Widforss is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Shakes screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Shakes!
In his post fight interview, Marcus Shakes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SYN 1116 Cruz vs. Ocampo II
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1##TD#
Branko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Branko seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Branko. #SUB#
Branko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Branko.
Branko works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Branko is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well. #SUB#
Branko is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well. #T1#
Branko tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Branko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
King sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Branko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Branko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Branko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well. #SUB#
Branko is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Branko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Branko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Branko is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Branko to get the leverage. #T3##SUB#
Branko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Branko.
King controlling the position for now.
King is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Branko is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well. #SUB#
Branko is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Branko is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Branko is working for a submission of some sort.
Branko wants to free his trapped foot but King is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Branko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Branko is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davdio Branko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
King's corner calls for a 1-2. King obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
King misses with a straight left.
Branko takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Branko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching King on his heels. He'll look to pass King's guard now, I'm sure.

The fighters are working up against the cage. King manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Branko pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King wants to control from the top but Branko keeps moving.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Branko is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Branko is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Branko keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully. #SUB#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
King is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
King wants to control from the top but Branko keeps moving. #SUB#
Branko looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
King won't allow Branko to sweep him here.
King really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Branko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Branko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. King manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB#
Branko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Branko tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
Branko is looking to advance position but King has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Branko slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Branko manages to get to full guard.
Branko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?#SUB#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SUB#
Branko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
King is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Branko keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Branko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
King trying to control but Branko is working from the bottom. #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.#SUB#
Branko looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily. #SUB#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Branko has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. King doesn't defend quickly enough and Branko has managed to lock this one up! Can King escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Branko on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Davdio Branko!

Event: SYN 1113 Exotic vs. Pushkin
Date: Nov 17, 2024

#R1#
Widforss misses with a straight left.
Tyres Widforss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valverde lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Widforss throws a big shot that misses.
Valverde throws out a loose jab but Widforss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Widforss scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Widforss shoots in but Valverde avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Widforss works over Valverde's head and body with a nice combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Valverde misses the target.
Widforss misses the jab.
Widforss shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Valverde to counter with a crisp jab.
A cross from Valverde lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valverde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Widforss moves out of range of the strikes.
Valverde shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Widforss throws a jab when Valverde was well out of range.
Widforss moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Widforss shoots in for a double leg but Valverde sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bethania Valverde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Valverde defending well as Widforss loads up on a big left hand.
Valverde connects with a high kick.
Widforss goes for a double leg but Valverde avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valverde continues to drive forward.
A jab from Widforss misses.
Widforss with a jab.
Widforss keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice takedown defense from Valverde. No joy for Widforss on that attempt.
Valverde connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Valverde misses.
Widforss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valverde.
Valverde lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Valverde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valverde misses with a head kick.
Widforss misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Valverde lands with an uppercut that bounces Widforss off the cage and back into range.
Widforss ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Widforss is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Valverde scores with a head kick. Widforss tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Valverde lands a nice hook to Widforss's body. Widforss takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Widforss takes a head kick and keeps coming. #ROC#Widforss is rocked!
The fighters circling - Valverde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Widforss is still on wobbly legs! Can Valverde finish him?
Valverde swinging wildly here.
Bethania Valverde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Widforss misses its intended target.
Widforss seems to have recovered his senses.
Widforss with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valverde to score with a decent uppercut.
Valverde fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Valverde ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some wild striking there from Valverde.
Valverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Widforss manages to avoid it.
Valverde takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Valverde with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Widforss might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Valverde just misses with a punch to the body.
Valverde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Widforss. #T3#
Widforss connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Valverde momentarily.
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick and Widforss moves out of range easily.
Widforss blocks a jab.
Widforss slips a jab from Valverde.
Widforss shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valverde but Valverde pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Valverde on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Valverde takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Valverde moves away from the strike by Widforss.
Widforss tries for a takedown but Valverde sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Widforss throws a jab when Valverde was well out of range.
Widforss looks to land a left hand but Valverde moved out of range nicely.
Valverde dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Widforss with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valverde to score with a decent uppercut.
Valverde throws out a loose jab but Widforss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Widforss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Widforss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valverde tried to counter with a leg kick but Widforss avoided it.
Widforss fails with the takedown
and Valverde counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Widforss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valverde sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Widforss closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A head kick misses from Valverde.
Widforss changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Widforss misses the jab.
Widforss misses with a left hand
and Valverde counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Widforss misses with a hook
and Valverde cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Widforss throws a shot from downtown. Valverde moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Widforss decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Widforss is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valverde defends it well.
Widforss looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Valverde is defending against the submission attempts here by Widforss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bethania Valverde dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Widforss takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bethania Valverde is winning the standup battle so far.
Widforss throws a combination that misses
and Valverde counters with a nice uppercut.
Valverde scores with a jab to the body.
Widforss misses the shot to the body.
Valverde with a nice cross.#KD#
Valverde lands a big uppercut and Widforss crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Widforss looks OK. Valverde waves Widforss back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Tyres Widforss 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!
Valverde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Widforss moves away.
Valverde throws out a loose jab but Widforss uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Widforss scores with a takedown into Valverde's guard.#ES#
Valverde scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Valverde is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widforss can do to turn this around?
Valverde throws out a powerful jab.#KD#
Valverde sends Widforss crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Valverde is motioning to the referee to let Widforss up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#T1#
Widforss shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valverde but Valverde pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Valverde drops Widforss with a naaaaasty hook - Widforss is in real trouble here! Valverde dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bethania Valverde!
A relieved looking Bethania Valverde 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: DMMA 368
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Chandler connects with a body shot.
Chandler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bulb throws a shot from downtown. Chandler moves away and avoids it.
Chandler misses with a looping left.
Chandler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chandler's corner calls for a 1-2. Chandler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chandler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bulb gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chandler checks a low kick from Bulb.
Chandler throws a lazy uppercut
and Bulb counters with a nice uppercut.
Chandler jabs Bulb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bulb misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Chandler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Bulb kicks off Chandler and gets to his feet.
Joey Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler clobbers Bulb with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bulb moves away.#T1#
Bulb looks to land a right hand but Chandler moved out of range.
Chandler avoids the body shot from Bulb.
Bulb throws a hook but Chandler blocks it.
Chandler swings for the body but Bulb moves out of range. #TD#
Chandler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bulb is trying to keep Chandler in close.
Chandler throws a strike but Bulb rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Bulb from controlling successfully.
Bulb passes into half guard.
Chandler is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Bulb is looking for a kimura but Chandler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bulb to get the leverage.
Chandler is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Crapollas Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
Chandler moves into full guard.
Bulb trying to control the position from guard on top but Chandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bulb wants to pass the guard but Chandler is keeping the position.
Chandler pulls Bulb in close to his closed guard and prevents Bulb from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chandler looking for a sweep. Not yet Chandler, not yet.
Chandler is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Chandler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Chandler trying to mount his opponent but Bulb defends it.
Bulb trying to control here.
Bulb might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chandler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Chandler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bulb is looking to control Chandler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bulb avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Bulb is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chandler pulls his head out easily.
Bulb has hold of Chandler's hands but Chandler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Chandler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bulb is trying to get back to full guard.
Chandler tries to pass to full mount but Bulb defends it.
Bulb wants to improve his position but Chandler is controlling well.
Bulb gets full guard.
Chandler cracks Bulb with a solid left hand.
Chandler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Bulb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Chandler cracks Bulb with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler backing away here, and Bulb unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chandler avoids the body shot from Bulb.
Bulb fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chandler on the side of the head.#TD#
Chandler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bulb is trying to defend but Chandler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chandler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bulb with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chandler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chandler working Bulb over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bulb regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bulb looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chandler landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Chandler wants to control from the top but Bulb keeps moving.
Chandler looking to pass the guard.
Bulb trying to control the position.
Chandler stops Bulb from standing up.
Bulb trying to keep a closed guard but Chandler is proving a slippery customer.
Chandler is working Bulb over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bulb is controlling Chandler's posture.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bulb controls Chandler momentarily but Chandler frees himself.
Chandler works over Bulb with some ground and pound from guard.
Chandler cracks Bulb with a solid left hand.
Bulb working a defensive guard here.
Bulb keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Chandler pushing down on Bulb's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chandler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bulb with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but Bulb defending well. #T3#
Bulb is trying to get back to full guard.
Chandler not doing much here.
Bulb is looking to improve his position.
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bulb can do to turn this around?
Bulb taking some punishment here, with Chandler in his half guard.
Chandler working the head and body with strikes.
Chandler drops an elbow to the side of Bulb's head. #T4#
Chandler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chandler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bulb with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chandler wants to take a breather but Bulb is having none of it.
Bulb is trying to control but Chandler manages to pass to mount!
Chandler unloading with bombs!
Bulb tries to hold on but Chandler pushes him away.
Chandler scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bulb?
Bulb really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chandler lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#Bulb is rocked!
Chandler landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bulb looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joey Chandler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chandler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bulb backs up against the cage.
Bulb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chandler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chandler defending well as Bulb loads up on a big left hand.
Chandler lands with a hook. Bulb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bulb throws a low kick but Chandler avoids it.
Chandler dips to his left and cracks Bulb with an uppercut!
Bulb misses with a straight right.
A jab from Chandler does it's job there.
Chandler thuds his right hand into Bulb's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Joey Chandler is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Chandler gets a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Chandler seems content to control.
Bulb is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Bulb trying to hold on to Chandler's head to control him but Chandler postures up.
Chandler is pressing down on Bulb's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bulb is holding on for now.
Bulb is trying to maintain the position but Chandler is very close to passing his half guard.
Chandler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bulb tries to roll over but Chandler keeps him under control.
Chandler not doing much here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bulb wants to improve his position but Chandler is controlling well.
Well, if Chandler is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adim Bulb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chandler lands a glancing blow to the side of Bulb's head.
Bulb walks into a straight right hand from Chandler.#TD#
Bulb gets caught flat footed, as Chandler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chandler content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Bulb is pulling down on Chandler's head. It's preventing any offense from Chandler, at least for the moment.
Bulb trying to control the position.
Chandler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bulb working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Bulb gets caught flat footed, as Chandler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bulb is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Adim Bulb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bulb sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chandler defending well though.
Chandler is trying to get back to full guard.
Chandler keeping control of the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Chandler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chandler 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SYN 1108 Brown vs. Crispian
Date: Nov 02, 2024

#R1#
Koefti throws a low kick but King avoids it.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koefti.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koefti 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 King has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from King and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
King is looking to score with low kicks.
Koefti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koefti misses with an attempted mid kick.
And King counters with a quick kick to the body but Koefti blocks it.
Koefti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Koefti fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koefti looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
As Koefti tries to get set, King tries to push him back and clinch up but Koefti manages to avoid the attempt.
King throws a head kick but Koefti moves out of range.
Koefti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Koefti throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koefti misses with a low kick. #T1#
Koefti swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Koefti throws a leg kick
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by King's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Koefti tries to work over King's front leg with a kick but King checks it.
King tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Koefti manages to circle out of the way.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koefti.
Andre Koefti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
King has managed to clinch.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koefti lands an elbow that stopped King in his tracks for a moment.
Koefti misses with a short punch on the inside.
King tries a body shot but Koefti blocks it.
Koefti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koefti misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Koefti is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Koefti blocks with his arms.
Koefti throws an elbow that misses.
Knees to the body from Koefti.
King pushes Koefti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koefti.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
King avoids a wild elbow strike from Koefti.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koefti lands an elbow inside that King shrugs off.
Koefti throws an elbow but it misses.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Koefti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Koefti avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King tries a knee to the head but Koefti blocks it. #T3#
King blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Koefti throws an elbow but misses.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King misses with a knee strike.
King misses with a knee strike.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King trying to land knees to the body.
Koefti tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Koefti back against the cage.
Koefti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
King lands a good knee to the midsection. Koefti won't want to take too many of those.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Koefti blocks it with crossed arms.
Koefti tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
A short left from Koefti.
King missing with knees to the body.
Koefti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
King misses with some punches.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koefti.
Koefti throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T4#
King has Koefti pressed against the cage, preventing Koefti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Koefti avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
King blocks an elbow strike from Koefti.
King misses with a knee to the head.
Koefti has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
King blocks an uppercut.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Koefti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Koefti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King connects with a nasty looking knee right to Koefti's face. #CUT#It looks like Andre Koefti has been cut.
Nice elbow from Koefti.
Koefti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Koefti backwards.
Koefti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Koefti managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Koefti managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Koefti avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Koefti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
King takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that James King will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andre Koefti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by King.
King takes a swing at Koefti's ribcage but misses.
Koefti misses with a head kick.
Koefti wants to slow King down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Koefti misses the target.
Koefti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
Koefti goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Koefti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King tries to counter by clinching up but Koefti breaks away and moves out of range.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koefti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koefti looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Koefti.
Koefti throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick by Koefti misses #CL#
and King holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
King lands a left hand. #T1#
Koefti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Koefti throws an elbow but misses.
Koefti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
Koefti misses with a punch on the inside.
King prevents a body shot from Koefti.
Koefti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Koefti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
King blocks an elbow strike.
Koefti tries a body shot but King blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
A hook to the body from King.
King lands a shoulder strike.
King missing with knees to the body.
James King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
King lands a body punch. #T2#
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Koefti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Koefti lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Koefti throws an elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Koefti throws an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for King.
Koefti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King misses with a knee to the head.
King takes a shot to the head.
Koefti lands a damaging elbow.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koefti avoids it.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Koefti blocks with his arms.
Koefti lands a hook to the side of the head.
King blocks the elbow strike.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Koefti's efforts to push away.#T3#
King lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Koefti manages to break the clinch.
Koefti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koefti scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by King.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Koefti.
King is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL#
Koefti tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
Koefti blocks an uppercut. #T4#
King missing with knees to the body.
Koefti throws an elbow but it misses.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Koefti blocks it with crossed arms.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koefti's elbow.
King blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from Koefti.
King lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koefti lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Koefti takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
Koefti struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Koefti avoids the damage to the body.
Koefti is trying to break free.
King lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Koefti fails to land.
Knees in the clinch landing for King.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that James King will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andre Koefti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
King wants to clinch.
King throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Koefti instigates a clinch.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Koefti is blocking nicely.
King crunches a lovely knee into Koefti's ribcage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Koefti.
King blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koefti.
Koefti misses with a body punch.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Koefti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Koefti tries to land knees in the clinch but King avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koefti throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Koefti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koefti.
Koefti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koefti backwards.
King tries a knee to the head but Koefti blocks it.
King blocking some punches.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Koefti is blocking nicely.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Koefti controls his hands.
Koefti prevents a body shot from King.
A right handed body shot lands from Koefti.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Koefti controls the action.
Koefti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King dodges an elbow strike from Koefti.
King presses Koefti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
King lands a body shot.
James King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koefti misses with an elbow over the top.
King misses with a body punch.
Koefti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Koefti throws an elbow but it misses.
A short uppercut from Koefti.
King blocking some punches.
Koefti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Koefti misses with an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koefti throws an elbow that misses. #T3#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koefti just misses with a elbow thrown towards King's brow.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King unloads a knee to the mid-section. Koefti lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Koefti tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King takes an elbow to the forehead.
Andre Koefti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koefti throws an elbow but it misses.
Koefti is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the cage.
King blocks an elbow strike.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Koefti blocks with his arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Koefti. #T4#
Koefti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Koefti lands an elbow just above King 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like James King has been cut.
King avoids a wild elbow strike from Koefti.
King tries a knee to the head but Koefti blocks it.
Koefti works on King's body with a couple of short punches.
Koefti tries to break free but King pushes him back against the cage.
Koefti lands with a right to the head.
Koefti pushes off an throws an elbow but King leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Koefti throws an elbow that misses.
Koefti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koefti misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Koefti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think King has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... James King!
During a confident post fight interview, James King thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Andre Koefti spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations for the victory. I thank God for being able to face such a good opponent. I will improve and I will come back stronger ðŸ”¥'.

Event: SYN 1106 Cruz vs. Wulf
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1##TD#
Widforss gets caught flat footed, as Branko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Branko avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Widforss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Branko is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Branko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Branko advances to half guard.
Widforss is looking to get back to full guard here but Branko has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB#
Branko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Branko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Widforss is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Branko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Branko working away.#SUB#
Branko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Branko is trying to get an arm triangle but Widforss is defending well. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Branko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Branko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Widforss is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Branko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Widforss is trying to control but can't.
Widforss works his way to full guard. Good work.
Branko is pushing down on Widforss's leg trying to pass to half guard. Widforss is fighting to maintain full guard but Branko has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Branko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Widforss doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Branko.
Widforss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Widforss actively working from the bottom here.
Branko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Widforss is looking to control Branko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Widforss avoid being mounted?
Widforss is trying to get back to full guard.
Widforss felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Branko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Widforss manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Branko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Branko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Widforss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Widforss controls Branko momentarily but Branko frees himself.
Branko passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Widforss is in trouble now - Branko has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Branko goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Widforss is on top in guard.
Widforss throws a big right hand that misses.
Branko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Widforss's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Branko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Branko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Branko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Widforss struggling a bit here.
Widforss prevents Branko from moving into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Branko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Widforss struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davdio Branko dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Widforss drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Widforss tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Branko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Widforss thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Branko is looking for a sweep. Widforss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Branko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Widforss is trying to work for a kimura but Branko is defending well.
Branko tries to roll over but Widforss keeps him under control.
Branko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widforss can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB2#
Widforss is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Davdio Branko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Branko tries to roll over but Widforss keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Widforss in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Branko tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Widforss!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyres Widforss!
Tyres Widforss very nearly forgot to thank âš”ï¸Conquest Nutritionâš”ï¸ 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: SYN 1105
Date: Oct 20, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Widforss scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Widforss stops Koefti from getting back to his feet.
Widforss trying to control from half guard but Koefti is working away. #SUB2#
Widforss is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Widforss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Widforss is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Koefti defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Widforss seems to be looking for submissions.
Widforss not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Koefti wants to get back to his feet.
Widforss looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Koefti is trying to stand up here but Widforss is controlling him well.
Koefti is staying active underneath Widforss, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Widforss prevents Koefti from standing back up. #SUB2#
Widforss is looking for a kimura here.
Widforss moves into full mount! Koefti won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Widforss working for a guillotine from mount but Koefti is in no mood to give up. #T2#
Widforss trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Widforss goes for an armbar but Koefti turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Koefti.
Koefti would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Koefti won't allow Widforss to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Widforss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Koefti wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Widforss's closed guard. He's half up but Widforss has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Widforss pivots and extends the arm, Koefti falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Widforss! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyres Widforss!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tyres Widforss made sure he mentioned âš”ï¸Conquest Nutritionâš”ï¸, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Andre Koefti was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations for the victory. I thank God for being able to face such a good opponent. I will improve and I will come back stronger ðŸ”¥'.

Event: DMMA 361 Steve v Okoro
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Chandler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Chandler finds it's way through Bleak's defenses.
Chandler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Bleak misses the target.
Chandler slips a straight right by Bleak.
Chandler staying out of range there.
Bleak looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak throws out a loose jab but Chandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chandler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chandler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bleak is fending him off so far but Chandler persists. Nope, Bleak circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Chandler fails with the takedown
and Bleak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Joey Chandler has been cut.
Chandler fails with the takedown.
Wulfgang Bleak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Chandler with a poor takedown
and Bleak counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bleak sprawls well. Bleak wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chandler gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Bleak ducks right into an uppercut from Chandler.
Bleak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chandler manages to avoid it.
Chandler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bleak.
Chandler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bleak.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Chandler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bleak is looking to counter punch.
Wulfgang Bleak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bleak just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Bleak throws a wild body kick that Chandler sees coming a mile off.
Chandler with the counter takedown but Bleak avoids it easily.
Bleak throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Bleak counter with a right hand.
Bleak misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
so Chandler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bleak keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Chandler chips away with some ground and pound.
Bleak wants to stand and escape but Chandler is having none of it. #T4#
Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Bleak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler looking to sit in guard and control but Bleak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bleak wanted to stand there but Chandler had control of the position.
Chandler wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler seems keen to control Bleak's posture.
Chandler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bleak's guard. #REVB#
Chandler throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wulfgang Bleak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Chandler's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Chandler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bleak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chandler.
Bleak appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chandler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Bleak misses its intended target.
Bleak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bleak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak leaves Chandler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Chandler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bleak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt
and Chandler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wulfgang Bleak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Bleak thuds a left hand into Chandler's body.
Bleak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chandler can do to turn this around?
Bleak misses the shot to the body.
Chandler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chandler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bleak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
A slow jab from Chandler misses its intended target.
Bleak throwing a counter right hand but Chandler manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Chandler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bleak is trying to stand up here but Chandler is controlling him well.
Bleak tries to kick Chandler off in order to stand up. Chandler Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Bleak wants to get back to his feet but Chandler drags him back down.
Bleak defending against the ground and pound.
Chandler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bleak keeps working.
Bleak is trying to get back to his feet.#T3#
Bleak is not content to let Chandler control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chandler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Chandler tries to counter it with a takedown but Bleak pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bleak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chandler.
Bleak swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Joey Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T4#
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bleak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chandler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bleak. #TD2#
Chandler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bleak to the mat! Bleak manages to get full guard.
Bleak wants to get back to his feet but Chandler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chandler throwing strikes from guard but Bleak blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bleak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chandler is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wulfgang Bleak dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joey Chandler's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Chandler darts in trying to clinch
and Bleak counters with a straight right hand.
Joey Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chandler connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Chandler shoots in and gets a takedown into Bleak's guard.
Chandler is looking to work some ground and pound but Bleak has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bleak wants to stand and escape but Chandler is having none of it.
Chandler trying to control but Bleak is working from the bottom.
Chandler won't allow Bleak to get back to his feet. #T1#
Bleak trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bleak has Chandler pulled in close to control his posture.
Chandler landing some decent shots from guard.
Chandler stands and throws Bleak's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chandler cracks Bleak with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bleak takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Chandler connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bleak some visible discomfort.
Bleak can't do much from the bottom here.
Bleak defending against the ground and pound.
Bleak is trying to buck Chandler off.
Bleak sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bleak is trying to stand up here but Chandler is controlling him well.
Chandler working Bleak over with strikes.
Chandler trying to control from half guard but Bleak is working away. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bleak looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
Bleak misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bleak. Chandler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chandler fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Bleak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chandler.
Chandler has his takedown stuffed
and Chandler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#That has opened up Joey Chandler's cut even more.#T4#
Chandler misses with a left hand
and Bleak counters with a stiff right hand.
Chandler moves out of range of the strikes.
Chandler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bleak defends it well.
Chandler misses with a lunging right hand
and Bleak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chandler swings widly with a right hand
and Bleak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bleak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler misses with a right hand
enabling Bleak to counter with a crisp jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wulfgang Bleak!
Wulfgang Bleak managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Advance Sport Supplements , into his post fight interview.

Event: Conquest XIII
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1##CL#
Torrente has managed to clinch.
Marquez tries to circle away but Torrente has him pinned against the cage.
Torrente blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Torrente. #CUT#It looks like Dominic Marquez has been cut.
Marquez tries to land a knee to the head but Torrente blocks with his arms.
Torrente throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Torrente comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Torrente throws an elbow but misses.
Torrente throws an elbow but it misses.
Torrente avoiding damage as Marquez throws knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Torrente.
Torrente lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Torrente throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Torrente misses with an elbow over the top.
Marquez wants to break free but Torrente has control.
Torrente throws an elbow that misses.
Torrente lands an elbow that stopped Marquez in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from Torrente. #ROC#Marquez is rocked!
Nice elbow from Torrente.
Marquez is still on wobbly legs! Can Torrente finish him?
Torrente creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Marquez! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Torrente.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Torrente Torrente!

Event: SYN 1103 Dodgers vs Vinogradov
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Widforss shoots in and bounces Sterling off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Widforss avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Widforss in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Widforss throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Sterling looking for a guillotine here but Widforss defends easily.
Widforss throwing strikes from guard but Sterling blocks nicely.
Sterling keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss won't allow Sterling to sweep him here. #SUB#
Sterling throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sterling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Widforss. #T1#
Widforss trying to control but Sterling is working from the bottom.
Widforss trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Widforss missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sterling has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sterling looking to hit a scissor sweep but Widforss is one step ahead there.
Sterling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Sterling is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Widforss defends well.#SUB#
Widforss avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sterling keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Widforss advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Widforss is looking for a kimura but Sterling is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Widforss to get the leverage.
Widforss passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sterling!
Sterling slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Widforss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Widforss blocks the strikes from Sterling.
Sterling gets back to full guard.
Sterling is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Sterling is looking to cinch up a triangle. Widforss throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sterling's body to avoid the submission. Sterling has instead reached around Widforss's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sterling arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adrian Sterling!
After the big win, Adrian Sterling made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SYN 1101 Brown vs Jimenez
Date: Oct 04, 2024

#R1#
King tries to clinch but Crispian is having none of it.
Crispian throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Crispian blocks it well.
King throws a head kick but Crispian moves out of range.
King throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crispian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at League of Shadows MMA in the buildup to the fight.
King works the jab nicely.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crispian throws out the jab.
Crispian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
King tries to clinch up
and Crispian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King looks for the body kick but Crispian saw that one coming.
That kick from Crispian tenderised King's leg. King is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Crispian thows a body kick. King tries to catch it but that hurt him.
King ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
King tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crispian is able to avoid easily.
Crispian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from King misses.
King takes a swing at Crispian's ribcage but misses.
King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crispian.
King lands a nice looking kick to the body. Crispian takes a step back to recover.
Nice straight punches there by Crispian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crispian.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
King doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ben Crispian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A nice leg kick from King, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crispian moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Crispian connects with an inside leg kick.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crispian throws a body kick that misses.
King steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Crispian.
Crispian throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King tries to move into range but Crispian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crispian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily.
King checks a low kick from Crispian.
Crispian keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick lands for Crispian.
King moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Crispian avoids the head kick by King.
Crispian swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crispian throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Crispian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crispian moves out of range of the body kick from King.
A solid body kick from King.
Crispian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Crispian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crispian scores with a kick to the body.
King looks to throw the jab but Crispian is out of range.
Crispian fires out a quick counter leg kick but King just manages to avoid it.
King throws the kick towards the body but Crispian avoids it.
King ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
Crispian blocks the body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Crispian. That snapped King's head back. #T4#
King has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
King throws a head kick that Crispian semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crispian takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Crispian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crispian tries a low kick but King avoids it.
King steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Crispian.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Crispian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crispian throws out a leg kick but King moves out of range and Crispian only half commits.
Crispian thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Crispian dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Crispian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crispian looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King slips a jab from Crispian.
Nice body kick from King.
King ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
King wants to counter with a clinch but Crispian pushes him away.
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crispian thows a body kick. King tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but King might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Crispian has got the better of the exchanges.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crispian.
King slips under a jab.
Ben Crispian is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Crispian tenderised King's leg. King is trying to keep his angry face on.
King ducks under a wild hook from Crispian.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crispian throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
King lunges at Crispian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Crispian's hand.
Crispian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
Crispian throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King looks to land a body kick but Crispian moved away.
King throws a body kick that misses.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crispian.
King works Crispian's body with a nice hook.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King tries to counter with a clinch but Crispian shakes him off and moves away.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Crispian counters with a straight right hand.
King scores with a body shot.
King blocks a leg kick.
Crispian is looking to slow King down with leg kicks. #T2#
Crispian throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range.
King only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab from Crispian misses.
Crispian delivers a nice body kick.
Crispian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as King checks a leg kick.
King tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crispian moves out of range of the leg kick from King.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Crispian.
Crispian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crispian misses with a jab to the body
and King counters with a body kick.
King lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crispian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crispian misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King misses with a hook. Crispian ducked under it nicely.
Crispian misses with a body shot. #T3#
Crispian blocks a jab.
Crispian fires out a quick counter leg kick but King just manages to avoid it.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crispian seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
King takes one on the button.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crispian's corner calls for a 1-2. Crispian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crispian.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Crispian moves out of range easily.
Crispian lands with a good body shot.
Crispian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A solid body kick from Crispian.
King cracks Crispian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Crispian stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crispian, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King moves away from the strike by Crispian.
Crispian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crispian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crispian checks a low kick from King.
King throws a leg kick which misses Crispian's front leg but catches the back leg as Crispian tries to avoid it.
King tries to score with a low kick but Crispian moves his leg out of the way.
King moves away from the strike by Crispian.
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
King throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crispian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Crispian dominated that second round.
That's time! Crispian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
King slips under a jab from Crispian.
King tries to land a front kick but Crispian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Crispian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crispian avoids the head kick by King.
Crispian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King throws a body kick that misses
and Crispian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King tries to clinch up.
Crispian looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crispian misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian throws a leg kick that misses.
King tries to clinch but Crispian moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Crispian misses its target.
Crispian throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and moves out of range.
King closes the distance but Crispian moves to the side
and Crispian counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
King slips under a jab from Crispian.
Crispian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crispian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crispian wants to slow King down by chopping away at his legs.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by King.
King let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big right from Crispian misses.
Crispian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King digs a good body shot into Crispian's ribs.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Crispian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crispian throws a good cross that connects.
James King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
King misses the jab.
King misses with a hook
and Crispian counters with a nice low kick that buckles King's knee momentarily.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King thumps Crispian with a low kick.
King chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crispian can pounce on him.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King walks into a straight right hand from Crispian.
King throws a sloppy head kick
and Crispian counters with a thumping low kick.
King throws a push kick but Crispian slaps the foot to one side.
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
King checks the leg kick nicely there. #T3#
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crispian scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Crispian misses the shot to the body.
King doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A nice leg kick from Crispian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crispian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crispian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
King clinches up with Crispian and pushes him back against the cage.
King lands a right hand.
King tries to work over Crispian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King working Crispian over with knees to the body.
King's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A body shot lands from Crispian.
Crispian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
King missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King working aggressively here.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Crispian.
A left hand lands to the body for Crispian.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. King obliges.
Crispian avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Crispian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crispian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Crispian pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Crispian.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Crispian avoids the damage to the body.
Crispian prevents a body shot from King.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. King obliges.
Good body shot from Crispian.
A short right from Crispian.
Crispian lands a shot to the body.
Crispian scores with a shoulder strike.
Crispian works on King's body with a couple of short punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: DMMA 354 Brown v Kwong 3
Date: Sep 29, 2024

#R1#
Francis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Francis gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Chandler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Francis won't be happy with that.
Chandler cracks Francis with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Chandler lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Chandler working the strikes but Francis uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Chandler working Francis over with strikes.
Francis is looking for a sweep. Chandler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chandler thows a huge punch but Francis dodges it nicely.
Chandler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Francis keeps working.
Chandler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Francis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Francis manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Chandler trying to control but Francis is working from the bottom.
Francis looking for a sweep. Not yet Francis, not yet.
Chandler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Francis keeps moving.
Chandler chips away with some ground and pound.
Francis looking for a sweep. Not yet Francis, not yet.
Chandler with a nice head shot there.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Francis keeps moving. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chandler landing some decent shots from guard.
Chandler stands up over Francis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chandler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chandler tries to free his leg and advance position but Francis is retaining full guard.
Chandler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Francis is pulling down on Chandler's head to control his posture.
Chandler distracts Francis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chandler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Chandler trying to control but Francis is working from the bottom. #T3#
Francis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chandler working some strikes from top position.
Francis wants to sweep but no luck.
Francis has momentary wrist control but Chandler slips an elbow through the middle.
Chandler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Francis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Chandler has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francis pulls Chandler in to control the position.
Chandler trying to control but Francis is working from the bottom.
Chandler throwing strikes but missing.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Francis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chandler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Francis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chandler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chandler trying to control but Francis is working from the bottom.
Chandler is looking to advance position but Francis has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Chandler is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Francis misses with a body shot. #TD#
Chandler gets a double leg takedown into Francis's guard.
Francis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chandler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Francis's head.
Chandler works over Francis with some ground and pound from guard.
Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chandler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chandler stops Francis from standing up.
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Francis can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler connects with a couple of short punches.
Francis keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Joey Chandler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Chandler won't allow Francis to sweep him here.
Chandler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Francis trying to keep a closed guard but Chandler is proving a slippery customer.
Chandler connects with a couple of short punches.
Chandler throws a strike but Francis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Chandler working a defensive guard but Francis passes into half guard.
Chandler trying to control but Francis postures up.
Chandler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Francis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Francis's back!
Francis grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T2#
Chandler throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Francis has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Chandler.
Chandler scores with punches to the body.
Chandler lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Chandler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Chandler punches Francis on the ear.
Francis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chandler postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Francis looks a forlorn figure.
Chandler with good strikes from the mount here!
Chandler in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T3#
Chandler in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Francis wants to control but Chandler is having none of it.
Chandler landing shots from mount.
Chandler raining down hammerfists from mount.
Chandler working Francis over with strikes here.
Chandler breaks from Francis's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Francis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Francis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chandler is keeping the position for now.
Chandler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Francis's guard. #REVR##T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Francis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chandler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chandler pushing down on Francis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chandler prevents Francis from improving his position.
Chandler lands strikes from half guard.
Francis tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Chandler has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Francis felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Chandler wants to control the pace but Francis is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Francis misses with a double jab.
Oliver Francis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joey Chandler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chandler lands a nice shot to the body.
Francis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chandler.
Chandler fails with a takedown attempt.
Francis looks to land a right hand but Chandler moved out of range.
Chandler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chandler throws a looping overhand right but Francis ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler misses with a hook.#TD#
Chandler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chandler prevents Francis from improving his position.#T1#
Chandler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chandler trying to control the action but Francis is working from the bottom.
Francis is trying to maintain the position but Chandler is very close to passing his half guard.
Chandler controlling the pace.
Francis has his hands clasped together around Chandler's back. He's all about the action.
Chandler is trying to control. Francis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Chandler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Francis keeping hold of Chandler's head, controlling as best he can.
Francis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Francis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Francis pulls Chandler in close to his closed guard and prevents Chandler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Francis trying to keep a closed guard but Chandler is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Chandler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Francis moves out of range as Chandler strikes.
Francis leaves Chandler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chandler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Francis counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler takes a swing at Francis's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Chandler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Francis counters with an inside leg kick. #TD#
Chandler feints and as Francis raises his hands in defense, Chandler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Francis wants to sweep here but Chandler controlling him for the moment.
Francis being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler trying to control but Francis is working from the bottom.

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

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

Event: BE 16
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1#
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Messier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Messiers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#Messier is rocked!
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams thuds his right hand into Messier's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oh Messier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Messier leaves his chin hanging out and Williams seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Messier crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaxon Williams!
Our winner, Jaxon Williams, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 348 King v Caruga
Date: Sep 08, 2024

#R1##TD#
Chandler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chandler trying to control from Amrani's half guard. Amrani has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chandler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chandler throws an elbow that misses. Amrani uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chandler's guard. Nice move by Amrani!#REVB#
Chandler working a defensive guard here.
Chandler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chandler pulls Amrani in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amrani is one step ahead there.
Chandler being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Chandler looking for a sweep. Not yet Chandler, not yet.
Chandler is working hard here to advance position.
Amrani passes Chandler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chandler keeping hold of Amrani's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chandler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Amrani engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Amrani with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chandler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chandler is trying to keep Amrani in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler is pulling down on Amrani's head to control his posture.
Chandler wants to sweep here but Amrani controlling him for the moment.
Chandler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Amrani slips a jab and a cross from Chandler.
Amrani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chandler in his tracks. #CUT2#It looks like Joey Chandler has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chandler. Amrani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chandler lands a glancing blow to the side of Amrani's head.
Amrani throws a hook but Chandler avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Amrani. #T3#
Chandler swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Amrani to counter with a crisp jab.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Khalil Amrani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amrani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chandler manages to avoid it.
Amrani throws a jab when Chandler was well out of range.
Amrani ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chandler shoots in but no luck this time.
Amrani throws a hook but Chandler blocks it.
Amrani slips under a jab from Chandler.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot by Amrani.#TD#
Chandler gets a double leg takedown into Amrani's guard.
Chandler throws a strike but Amrani rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amrani won't allow Chandler to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler wants to control the position but Amrani says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
Chandler trying to control here.
Chandler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Amrani is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Amrani prevents Chandler from improving his position.
Chandler misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Chandler manages to get to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Khalil Amrani will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Chandler's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Chandler dives in and scores a takedown into Amrani's guard.
Chandler stops Amrani from standing up.
Amrani pulls Chandler in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing that Chandler has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Chandler prevents Amrani from getting back to his feet.
Chandler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler is working Amrani over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Amrani wants to get back to his feet but Chandler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chandler is looking to pass into half guard but Amrani pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Amrani is in guard.#REVB##T1#
Chandler working a defensive guard here.
Chandler wants to sweep here but Amrani controlling him for the moment.
Chandler pulls Amrani in to control the position.
Chandler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amrani is one step ahead there.
Amrani is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chandler keeping full guard, as Amrani tries to pass.
Amrani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Amrani trying to control the position from guard on top but Chandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Donk. Chandler catches Amrani right on the button with a cross.
Khalil Amrani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Amrani connects with a leg kick.
Chandler is looking to clinch but Amrani is avoiding it.
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch but Amrani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Amrani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chandler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Chandler dives in and scores a takedown into Amrani's guard.
Amrani looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Amrani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chandler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Amrani is looking to stand up but Chandler isn't so interested in that idea.
Amrani keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Amrani is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Amrani looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chandler is one step ahead there.
Chandler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chandler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chandler looking to pass the guard.
Amrani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chandler throws a big right hand that misses.
Amrani managing to control the position.
Joey Chandler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Amrani keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Amrani works Chandler's body with a nice hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amrani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chandler moves away.
Chandler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Amrani dodges the punch combination from Chandler.
Chandler scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joey Chandler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Chandler's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Chandler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amrani at a distance.
Amrani showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chandler.
Amrani with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Amrani throws a lazy right hand but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amrani defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chandler.
Chandler walks into a jab.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch but Amrani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Amrani is looking for the big counter here.
Amrani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Amrani throws a series of punches but Chandler avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Chandler drives through and clinches with Amrani against the cage. #BC#
Chandler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chandler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Amrani. That's going to slow Chandler down. #T1#
Amrani takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Amrani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chandler.
Amrani defending well as Chandler loads up on a big left hand.
Chandler takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Amrani misses the target.
Amrani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Amrani attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Amrani misses with a body shot.
Chandler lands with a nice body punch.
Chandler misses with a straight left.
Chandler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chandler or perhaps it was just good defense by Amrani, which made it look bad.
Chandler lands with a nice body punch.
Amrani lands with an uppercut that bounces Chandler off the cage and back into range.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amrani lands with an uppercut that bounces Chandler off the cage and back into range.
Chandler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Chandler.
Amrani misses with an uppercut.
Chandler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler slips under a jab from Amrani.
Amrani staying out of range there.
Chandler misses the shot to the body.
Amrani lands a really nice looking cross but Chandler seems unphased.
Chandler doesn't manage to clinch there - Amrani circles away.
Amrani misses with a looping left.
Chandler looks for a takedown but Amrani sprawls well.
Amrani fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chandler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Amrani.
Joey Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
A jab from Amrani misses.
A cross from Amrani lands.
Chandler throws a good cross that connects.
Amrani connects with a jab.
Chandler tries to close the distance and clinch but Amrani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Amrani looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Amrani sprawls well. Amrani wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chandler gets slowly back to his feet.
Amrani throws a hook to the side of Chandler's head but Chandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chandler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Amrani scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Amrani is looking to slow Chandler down with leg kicks.
Chandler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Amrani sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chandler somewhat.
Amrani throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chandler on the side of the head. #T4#
Chandler lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot by Chandler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler digs a good hook to Amrani's body.
Chandler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Amrani counters with a nice uppercut.
Chandler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chandler.
Amrani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amrani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chandler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amrani showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chandler.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chandler looks for a takedown but Amrani sprawls well.
Amrani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chandler staying out of range there.#TD#
Amrani gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chandler to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Amrani pushes Chandler off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khalil Amrani!
Khalil Amrani bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SYN 1092 Cruz vs Hohenthal
Date: Aug 30, 2024

#R1#
Nice body kick there by King.
King punishes Bostic's body with a nice straight punch.
Bostic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Bostic - just one landing.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bostic avoids a kick to the body.
Bostic misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bostic throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
Bostic throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bostic misses with a looping left.
Bostic blocks a head kick by King.
King lands a nice looking body kick.
A solid body kick from Bostic.
King throws a hook to the side of Bostic's head but Bostic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King looks to land a body kick but Bostic moved away.
As King backs off Bostic throws a huge counter combo but King manages to avoid it all.
Bostic lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
King lands a really nice looking cross but Bostic seems unphased.
King throws a head kick that Bostic semi-blocks.
Bostic is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bostic tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Michael Bostic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bostic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bostic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around King's waist but King gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bostic off to one side.
King misses with a head kick.
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bostic misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and King counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by King.
King lands a nice uppercut.
King lands a left hand.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bostic backwards.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2#
Bostic cracks King with a nice body shot.
King tries to work over Bostic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King digs a right hand underneath Bostic's ribcage. Bostic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King prevents a body shot from Bostic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King. #TD2#
Bostic is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. King can't fight it off and eventually Bostic manages to take the fight to the floor. King looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bostic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
King is looking to regain half guard here but Bostic keeps moving and retains side control.
Bostic working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bostic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bostic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3#
King defending against the ground and pound.
King tries to buck Bostic off but Bostic is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bostic misses with the ground and pound.
King defending against the ground and pound.
Bostic trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
Bostic is trying to ground and pound but King uses the momentary lack of control by Bostic to regain half guard.
Bostic missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Bostic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bostic throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing King to regain full guard.
Bostic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#ES#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
King throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nice body kick from King.
Bostic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bostic. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bostic misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James King dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Bostic misses the target.
Bostic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
King with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bostic to score with a decent uppercut.
Bostic catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bostic lands a slapping body shot.
Bostic misses the shot to the body.
James King is winning the standup battle so far.
King defending well as Bostic loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by King.
King misses the shot to the body.
Bostic is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bostic throws a predictable looking body shot
and King counters with a head kick.
Bostic needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
Bostic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bostic takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses. #T1#
King throws a body punch but Bostic moves out of range.
Bostic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but King defends it well.
Nice defenses there by King.
Bostic misses with a wild body shot.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King throws a half hearted mid kick.
James King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King misses with a head kick.
King tries to move into range but Bostic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice body punch from King.
The fighters circling - Bostic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Bostic moves out of range easily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bostic backwards.
Bostic will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning King up against the cage.#T2#
King with a knee to the head.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Bostic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
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!
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King landing some nice looking knees to the body.
King with a knee to the head.
King is working Bostic over against the cage.
Bostic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Bostic throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Bostic misses with the head strike.
Bostic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. King is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
James King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bostic misses with a hook to the ribs.
King scores a nice knee to the body. #T3#
Bostic tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Bostic avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
Bostic working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Bostic has hold of one of King's legs. King is fighting the takedown attempt but Bostic gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bostic won't allow King to sweep him here.
King is adopting a defensive guard.
Bostic trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as King holds on and takes a little breather.
King is trying to control the position but Bostic postures up. #T4#
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bostic stopping the sweep attempt from King.
Bostic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bostic swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King throws a good cross that connects.
Bostic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from King misses.
Bostic misses the body punch #CL#
and King counters by moving into the clinch.
King utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bostic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bostic tries for a takedown but King manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James King dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Bostic clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bostic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. King gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
King gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bostic.
Bostic takes a knee right on the jaw!
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bostic is defending well for now.
King misses with a body punch.
Bostic managing to block the knees to the body from King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bostic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Bostic avoids the damage to the body.
King tries a knee to the head but Bostic blocks it.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD2#
Bostic gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Bostic seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.#T1#
King wants to get back to full guard.
King is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bostic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bostic trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
Bostic controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Bostic is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
James King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
King wants to control but Bostic is keeping busy.
Bostic is keen to just control but King is a slippery customer.
King is trying to control but can't.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB2#
Bostic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.
Bostic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Bostic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bostic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bostic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bostic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bostic can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
King keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
King trying to control here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Bostic moves into the clinch successfully.
Bostic tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Bostic turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bostic grinds an elbow into King's temple.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bostic tries to score with some ground and pound. King controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bostic cracks King with a big right hand but King just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Michael Bostic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bostic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think King has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

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

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