Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Hohenthal vs Jackson
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Montoya has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Montoya is just out of range.
Montoya swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Montoya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donk. Montoya catches King right on the button with a cross.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Montoya lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Montoya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good leg kick by King.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King looks to land a body kick but Montoya moved away.
A big left from Montoya misses.
King misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Montoya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice straight punches there by Montoya. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Montoya.
King walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montoya throws out a powerful jab.
King keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Montoya misses the jab.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Montoya misses with the combination.
King keeps Montoya at a distance using the push kick.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Montoya throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and King counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A swing and a miss from King.
Montoya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Montoya swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a nice low kick that buckles Montoya's knee momentarily.
King seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Montoya shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! King is backing up but Montoya catches him with a final right hook that drops him! King covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Montoya Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felipe Montoya!
An out of breath Felipe Montoya thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 1166 Brown vs. Gong
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Widforss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alawi moves away.
And Alawi tries to counter it with a takedown but Widforss pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alawi closes the distance and clinches up with Widforss, looking for a takedown. Alawi pushes Widforss against the cage but Widforss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tyres Widforss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Widforss scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alawi avoids the body shot from Widforss.
Widforss lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alawi at a distance.
A big right from Widforss misses.
Widforss works Alawi's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alawi.
Alawi tries for a takedown but Widforss circles away easily
and Widforss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyres Widforss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tahboule Alawi.#T1#
Alawi shoots and misses
enabling Widforss to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Alawi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Widforss quickly recovers to half guard.
Widforss trying to hold on to Alawi's head to control him but Alawi postures up.
Alawi moves into full mount! Widforss won't be happy about that!
Widforss is working to get back to half guard.
Alawi wants to control the pace but Widforss is squirming around nicely.
Widforss is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widforss tries to hold on but Alawi postures up.#T2#
Alawi wants to control the pace but Widforss is squirming around nicely.
Widforss is looking to improve his position but Alawi isn't that keen on the idea.
Alawi is looking to work his way around to Widforss's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Alawi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Widforss is trying to escape the mount.
Alawi looking to control but Widforss is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Alawi controlling the pace for now.
Widforss is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Widforss is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alawi controlling the pace for now.
Widforss is desperately trying to improve his position but Alawi has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Alawi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #T4#
Widforss slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alawi is looking to stall here but Widforss recovers full guard.
Alawi trying to control but Widforss is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Widforss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Widforss is trying to keep Alawi in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alawi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alawi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Alawi pushes down on Widforss's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tahboule Alawi will probably get the nod.
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#
A big right from Widforss misses.
Widforss fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alawi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Widforss throws a body punch but Alawi moves out of range. #TD2#
Widforss gets caught flat footed, as Alawi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Widforss keeping full guard, as Alawi tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss wants to sweep here but Alawi controlling him for the moment.
Alawi trying to control the position from guard on top but Widforss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Widforss looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alawi is one step ahead there.
Widforss is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alawi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alawi trying to control but Widforss is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Widforss working for a triangle but Alawi defends it easily.
Alawi looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Widforss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #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.#SUB#
Widforss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Widforss is trying to control the position but Alawi postures up.
Alawi trying to control but Widforss is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Widforss working for a triangle but Alawi defends it easily. #SUB#
Alawi has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Widforss to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Alawi is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Widforss pulls down on the head and he's put Alawi to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tyres Widforss!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tyres Widforss thanked Squirrel Sports Nutrition 🐿️ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: MMA Hype -55-
Date: Apr 30, 2025

#R1#
Torrente lands a nice looking body shot.
Torrente is looking to clinch but Yoshida is avoiding it.
Torrente looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Torrente tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Yoshida to counter with a crisp jab.
Torrente scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yoshida connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Torrente tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yoshida throws a low kick but Torrente avoids it.
Yoshida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torrente.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Torrente closes the distance and clinches.
Torrente is leaning against Yoshida and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Yoshida.
Yoshida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yoshida swings wildly with an uppercut but Torrente uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Torrente lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Yosuke Yoshida has been cut.
Yoshida avoids the elbow strike from Torrente, against the cage.
Torrente struggles to land a body shot inside as Yoshida controls his hands.
Torrente blocks a body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida struggles to land a body shot inside as Torrente controls his hands.
Yoshida fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Torrente lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yoshida content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yoshida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yoshida misses with some punches.
Yoshida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yoshida works on Torrente's body with a couple of short punches.
Yoshida taking a breather.
Torrente blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torrente blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yoshida misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Torrente fails to land.
Yoshida avoids a wild elbow strike from Torrente.
Yoshida working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yoshida.
Yoshida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Torrente lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yoshida backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshida tries to throw a body punch but Torrente avoids it by throwing Yoshida back against the cage.
Torrente lands a shoulder strike.
Torrente blocks an uppercut.
Yoshida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Torrente.
Torrente misses with the head strike.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torrente digs a right hand underneath Yoshida's ribcage. Yoshida let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Torrente as Yoshida tries to tie him up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Torrente.
Yoshida tries a body shot but Torrente blocks it.
Torrente blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yoshida.
Yoshida has a couple of punches blocked by Torrente.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Torrente.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Torrente just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yoshida's brow.
Yoshida avoids a wild elbow strike from Torrente.
Yoshida misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Torrente. #T3#
Yoshida working aggressively here.
Torrente blocks a body shot from Yoshida.
A hook to the body from Yoshida.
Yoshida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torrente's elbow.
Yoshida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torrente looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Torrente lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Torrente creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Torrente tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've been informed that Yoshida has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Yoshida lands an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Torrente.
Torrente creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yoshida's defenses. #CUT#That has opened up Yosuke Yoshida's cut even more.
Torrente pushes off an throws an elbow but Yoshida leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yoshida blocks the elbow strike.
Yoshida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torrente's elbow.
Torrente tries to work over Yoshida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Torrente lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yoshida.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torrente lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoshida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torrente's elbow.
Yoshida working aggressively here. #T4#
Yoshida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Torrente gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Torrente lands an elbow inside that Yoshida shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Torrente. #CUT#The cut above Yosuke Yoshida's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Yoshida working aggressively here.
Torrente blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yoshida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yoshida misses with a punch on the inside.
Torrente blocks an uppercut.
Torrente goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torrente.
A head punch on the inside from Torrente fails to land.
Torrente throws a head punch that misses.
Torrente scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yoshida misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida lands a nice uppercut.
Yoshida swings wildly with an uppercut but Torrente uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the cage, Torrente throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from Torrente.
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 Victor Torrente Torrente will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yosuke Yoshida's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Torrente tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Torrente ducks under a wild hook from Yoshida.
Torrente ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshida moves away.
Torrente lands with a right hand.
Torrente drops his hands momentarily and Yoshida takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Torrente lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yoshida darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yoshida misses with a hook.
Torrente is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yoshida.
Yoshida motions for Torrente to come forward. Yoshida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Yoshida with the inside leg kick.
Torrente takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Torrente lands the left hand.
Yoshida scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Torrente throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Torrente as he checks the leg kick.
Good exchange - Torrente coming out on top.
Torrente scores with a sloppy right hand. Yoshida should have avoided that one.
Torrente smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Torrente fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yoshida on the side of the head.
Yoshida lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torrente misses with a body shot.
Yoshida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torrente.
Torrente swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yoshida looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoshida. Torrente does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torrente blocks a low kick nicely.
Yoshida misses the jab.
Yoshida throws a shot from downtown. Torrente moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Torrente wants to clinch.
Victor Torrente Torrente seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshida throws a low kick but Torrente moves out of range easily.
Yoshida throws a looping overhand right but Torrente ducks down to avoid it.
Torrente dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Yoshida moves into the clinch.
Yoshida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Torrente backwards.
Torrente scores with a hook to the body.
Torrente blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torrente stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Yoshida misses with a punch to the body.
Torrente lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Torrente tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yoshida's elbow.
Yoshida working aggressively here.
Torrente tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yoshida's elbow.
Torrente lands a shot to the body.
Torrente lands a body shot.
Yoshida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torrente misses with a hook to the ribs.
Torrente misses with a hook to the ribs.
Torrente swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Torrente tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yoshida's elbow.
Yoshida swings wildly with an uppercut but Torrente uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torrente fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yoshida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Torrente lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yoshida backwards.
Torrente prevents a body shot from Yoshida.
Torrente lands an elbow inside.
Yoshida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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.
The cut man is working on Yosuke Yoshida's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Torrente takes the fight into the clinch.
Victor Torrente Torrente is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yoshida swings wildly with an uppercut but Torrente uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yoshida swings wildly with an uppercut but Torrente uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yoshida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torrente works on Yoshida's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida blocks an elbow strike.
Yoshida working aggressively here.
Yoshida lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yoshida misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Torrente prevents a body shot from Yoshida.
Torrente can't find room to land a body shot as Yoshida controls the action.
Yoshida is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Torrente is keeping busy.
Yoshida throws a punch but it's blocked by Torrente.
Torrente blocks a body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida controlling the action here for a moment.
Torrente blocks a body shot from Yoshida.
Torrente pushes Yoshida back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yoshida misses with some punches.
Yoshida misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Torrente.
Yoshida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Torrente.
Yoshida throws a punch but it's blocked by Torrente.
Yoshida lands a shot to the body.
Yoshida struggles to land a body shot inside as Torrente controls his hands.
Yoshida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Torrente misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yoshida blocking some punches.
Yoshida misses with the head strike. #T3#
Torrente blocks a body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida blocks an elbow strike from Torrente.
Yosuke Yoshida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yoshida takes an elbow to the temple.
Torrente blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yoshida throws a punch but it's blocked by Torrente.
Yoshida can't find room to land a body shot as Torrente controls the action.
Yoshida struggles to land a body shot inside as Torrente controls his hands.
Yoshida can't find room to land a body shot as Torrente controls the action.
Yoshida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Torrente tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yoshida's elbow.
Yoshida swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yoshida takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yoshida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yoshida has a couple of punches blocked by Torrente.
A left hand lands to the body for Yoshida.
Torrente lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Yoshida fails to land.
Torrente prevents a body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a body punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torrente.
Yoshida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torrente's elbow.
Yoshida tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yosuke Yoshida.
I think Torrente 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 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SYN 1162 Inhanamoto vs. Olivia
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Chandler throws a hook but Orsic blocks it.
Chandler cracks a nice hook into Orsic's ribs.
Orsic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chandler counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Orsic.
Orsic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chandler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chandler lands a body shot.
Chandler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chandler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsic was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Orsic moves to clinch but Chandler breaks away
and Chandler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orsic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Chandler throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Chandler. Beautiful body shot.
Orsic tries to bum rush Chandler with a series of wild strikes but Chandler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsic is looking to clinch but Chandler is avoiding it.
Orsic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chandler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Orsic rather than just go for the knockout.
A swing and a miss from Orsic.
Orsic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chandler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Orsic darts in and clinches Chandler up against the cage.
Orsic prevents a body shot from Chandler.
Orsic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chandler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chandler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Orsic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Orsic misses with a wild body shot.
Orsic scores with a sloppy right hand. Chandler should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orsic.
Orsic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Chandler manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Orsic has closed the distance and engaged Chandler in a clinch.
Chandler scores with a shoulder strike.
Chandler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Orsics head.
Orsic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chandler misses with some punches.
Orsic scores with a shot to the side of Chandler's head.
Chandler throws a punch but it's blocked by Orsic.
Still in the clinch, Chandler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chandler scores with a shot to the side of Orsic's head.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orsic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chandler lands with a short shot to the head.
Orsic prevents a body shot from Chandler.
Chandler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Chandler tries a body shot but Orsic blocks it.
Orsic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chandler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mate Orsic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler lands with a left to the head.
Chandler misses with a body punch.
Orsic lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Orsic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orsic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chandler digs a good hook to Orsic's body.
Orsic misses with a hook
and Chandler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chandler throws a jab when Orsic was well out of range.
Orsic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orsic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Chandler misses.
Orsic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chandler throws a series of punches but Orsic moves out of range.
Orsic punishes Chandler's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Chandler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orsic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chandler has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsic looks to throw the jab but Chandler is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Orsic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orsic.
Orsic lands a jab to Chandler's midsection.
Chandler stalks Orsic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Orsic's face. Orsic staggers backwards, shaken.#TD#
Chandler gets caught napping as Orsic dives in and scores a takedown. Chandler manages to retain guard.
Chandler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chandler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Orsic passes Chandler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Orsic is looking for a kimura here.
Chandler is controlling Orsic's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Orsic misses with a straight right.
Chandler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mate Orsic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsic misses with a takedown attempt - Chandler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A swing and a miss from Orsic.
A punch lands to the side of Chandler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chandler moves out of range of the strikes.
Chandler throws out a counter right but Orsic avoids it with no problem.
Chandler lands a head shot.
Orsic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chandler takes one on the button.
Chandler jabs Orsic right on the nose. Orsic blinks but takes it well.
Chandler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic throws a lazy uppercut
and Chandler counters with a series of strikes. Orsic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Orsic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joey Chandler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orsic takes a swing at Chandler's ribcage but misses.
Chandler misses with a body shot. #T1#
Chandler misses with a body shot.
Chandler digs a good body shot into Orsic's ribs.
Orsic looks to land a combination but Chandler avoids it well.
Orsic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chandler was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsic.
Chandler lands a lovely overhand right.
Orsic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsic manages to avoid it.
Chandler stuns Orsic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chandler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orsic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Joey Chandler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orsic.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Chandler gets caught flat footed, as Orsic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chandler is controlling Orsic's posture.
Orsic throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Orsic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Orsic throws an elbow that misses. Chandler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Orsic's guard. Nice move by Chandler!#REVB#
Chandler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Orsic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chandler lands a couple of elbows.
Chandler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Orsic's head.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chandler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Orsic working for a triangle but Chandler defends it easily. #T3#
Chandler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chandler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Orsic has momentary wrist control but Chandler slips an elbow through the middle.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Orsic is on top in guard. #REVR#
Chandler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Chandler with a nice head shot there.
Chandler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Orsic 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 Orsic keeps moving. #T4#
Chandler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orsic is keeping the position for now.
Orsic is trying to control the position but Chandler postures up.
Chandler connects with a couple of short punches.
Orsic keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Orsic is looking to sweep but instead, Chandler has passed into half guard.
Orsic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chandler scores with a couple of nice shots.
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.
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#
Orsic misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Chandler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joey Chandler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chandler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good standup being displayed there by Chandler as he connects with a hook.
Orsic tries to close the distance and clinch but Chandler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chandler throws the left hand but Orsic avoids the punch easily.
Orsic misses with a takedown
and Chandler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsic is just out of range.
Chandler cracks a nice hook into Orsic's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chandler to score with a decent uppercut.
Orsic shoots in looking for a takedown. Chandler tries to sprawl out of it but Orsic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chandler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chandler.#T1#
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chandler. Orsic does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Orsic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Orsic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chandler's elbow.
A short right from Chandler on the inside.
Chandler tries to throw a body punch but Orsic avoids it by throwing Chandler back against the cage.
Orsic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mate Orsic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chandler working aggressively here.
Orsic doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Orsic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Chandler misses with a straight left.
It looked like Orsic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orsic lands with a good body shot.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chandler swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mate Orsic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orsic throws a right and a left that both miss.
A cross from Chandler lands.
Orsic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Orsic there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chandler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orsic.
Orsic misses with a hook
enabling Chandler to counter with a crisp jab.
Chandler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chandler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mate Orsic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orsic throws a series of punches but Chandler moves out of range.
Orsic throws a series of punches but Chandler avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Orsic misses with an uppercut
and Chandler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Orsic moves out of range of the strikes.
Orsic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chandler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chandler with a hook.
Orsic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Orsic throws a series of punches but Chandler avoids them all with ease.
Chandler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Orsic lunges at Chandler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chandler's hand.
Chandler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chandler digs a good hook to Orsic's body.
Chandler scores with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Chandler. Beautiful body shot.
Orsic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsic misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Chandler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chandler lands a lovely overhand right.
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Orsic has time to react.
Chandler connects with a looping right hand.
Orsic misses with a few strikes there.
Chandler throws a series of punches but Orsic avoids them all with ease.
Orsic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chandler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chandler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orsic looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
Chandler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Orsic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Chandler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chandler winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SYN 1159 Tokugawa vs. Ryan II
Date: Apr 06, 2025

#R1#
Widforss throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Moly gets caught napping as Widforss dives in and scores a takedown. Moly manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Widforss is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Moly is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Moly has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Widforss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moly is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Widforss is looking for a triangle here but Moly uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Widforss's face as Moly controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss tries to bench press Moly off him but Moly keeps the position.
Moly happy to just control the position for now. #T1#
Widforss tries to buck Moly off but Moly is having none of it.
Moly takes a little break here. Widforss wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Widforss tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Widforss sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Widforss actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Widforss is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moly pulls his head out easily.
Widforss wants to control but Moly passes into side.
Moly tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Widforss is trying to get back to half guard.
Moly tries to move into full mount but can't pass Widforss's legs. #T3#
Moly remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Widforss is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Moly looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Moly controlling the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Widforss wants to control but Moly postures up.
Widforss is trying to work for a sweep but Moly has mounted him!
Moly content just to control the position here.
Widforss is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Moly is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Widforss has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Holy Moly dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Moly.
Moly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widforss can do to turn this around?
Widforss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Moly counters by clinching up.
Moly with a knee to the head.
Moly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Moly misses with an elbow strike.
Widforss tries for a takedown. No joy.
Moly putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Widforss in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moly landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Tyres Widforss has been cut.
Widforss has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Moly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Widforss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Widforss is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moly pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Holy Moly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Widforss jumps guard but Moly stands there with Widforss around his waist. Widforss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moly lands a damaging elbow.
Moly landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
I was talking to Moly's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Widforss is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moly lands an elbow that stopped Widforss in his tracks for a moment.
Moly unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Moly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Moly putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Widforss in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Widforss takes an elbow to the forehead.
Moly utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moly has Widforss pressed against the cage, preventing Widforss from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by Moly.
Widforss misses with some punches.
Moly lands a knee to the body.
Moly lands a knee to the head.
Moly putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Widforss in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moly unloads a knee to the mid-section. Widforss lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moly lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moly lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Moly.
Moly lands a nice elbow.
Moly using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Widforss takes a knee right on the jaw!
Moly lands a knee to the head.
Widforss takes an elbow to the forehead.
Moly lands a good knee to the midsection. Widforss won't want to take too many of those.
Moly lands an elbow inside that Widforss shrugs off. #T2#
Moly lands a nice elbow.
Widforss can't find room to land a body shot as Moly controls the action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moly obliges.
Moly scores a nice knee to the body.
Moly lands an elbow that stopped Widforss in his tracks for a moment.
Moly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Widforss's defenses.
Nice elbow from Moly.
Moly lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moly obliges.
Moly lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Moly is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moly landing knees to the head.
Moly lands an elbow that stopped Widforss in his tracks for a moment.
Moly creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Widforss's defenses.
Moly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Moly.
Moly utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Moly.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Moly. #T3#
Widforss wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moly has him pressed against the cage.
Widforss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moly smiles and moves away.
Moly connects with a solid leg kick.
Moly avoids the body shot from Widforss.
Widforss has his takedown stuffed
and Moly counters with a nice low kick that buckles Widforss's knee momentarily.
Good leg kick by Moly.
Widforss misses with a body shot.
Moly wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Widforss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moly moves away.
Moly fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moly throws a head kick that Widforss semi-blocks. #T4##TD2#
Widforss throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Moly tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Widforss is in Moly's guard.#SUB#
Moly is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Widforss rolls with it to try and escape but Moly cranks on the arm and Widforss is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Holy Moly!
Our winner, Holy Moly, 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 1158
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
King lands a nice looking body kick.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alawi manages to avoid it.
King misses with a leg kick
and Alawi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps King thinking.
A nice leg kick from King, right into the meat of the thigh.
King lands a body shot.
King lands a nice hook to Alawi's body. Alawi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from King misses.
King attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab lands there for King.
King gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Alawi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alawi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
King seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Alawi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Alawi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
King is controlling Alawi's posture.
Alawi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alawi wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King throws a lazy right hand but Alawi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alawi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from King.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alawi takes one to the side of the head.
King throws a jab when Alawi was well out of range.
Alawi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
King misses with a head kick.
Alawi with the counter takedown but King avoids it easily.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
King takes a swing at Alawi's ribcage but misses.
Alawi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
King lands with a straight right. Alawi didn't see that one coming.
King throws a front kick aimed at Alawi's knee but Alawi avoids it well.
James King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King scores with a kick to the body.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Alawi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Alawi is just out of range.
Alawi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from King. Alawi shrugs it off though.
Alawi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alawi with a lazy takedown attempt
and King counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
King throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
King tries to score with a low kick but Alawi moves his leg out of the way.
Alawi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but King defends it well.
Alawi slips a jab from King.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alawi! But no joy.
Alawi moves out of range as King strikes.
Alawi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
King with the inside leg kick.
Alawi fails with the takedown
and King makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
James King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tahboule Alawi.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alawi or perhaps it was just good defense by King, which made it look bad.
Alawi shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Alawi looking to score a takedown here. King is defending well but Alawi drives through and ends up in King's guard.
Alawi looking to pass the guard.
Alawi trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James King dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Alawi with the counter takedown but King avoids it easily.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alawi tries to counter with a clinch but King shakes him off and moves away.
King misses the shot to the body.
Alawi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Alawi is just out of range.
Alawi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but King defends it well.
King looks to land a body kick but Alawi moved away.
Alawi wants to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch position.
Alawi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alawi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
King throws a leg kick that misses.
Alawi fails to land the takedown.#T1#
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
King throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Alawi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alawi trying to control the pace.
Alawi trying to advance position but King counters by regaining guard.
King being controlled here, momentarily.
King 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.
Alawi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
King is trying to control the position but Alawi postures up.
Alawi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
King wants to get back to his feet but Alawi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
King is controlling Alawi's posture.
Alawi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
King keeping moving, preventing Alawi from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
King throws a front kick aimed at Alawi's knee but Alawi avoids it well.
King misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Alawi counters with a shoot takedown. King fights it but they end up in guard.

King pushes Alawi off and gets back to his feet. #T3#
King loads up on a big right hand but Alawi slips the punch.
Alawi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
King swings for the body but Alawi moves out of range.
Alawi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alawi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King misses with a body shot.
Alawi tries to score a power double leg takedown but King sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alawi somewhat.
King feinted there with a counter leg kick.
James King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tahboule Alawi.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alawi with the counter takedown but King avoids it easily.#T4#
King throws a leg kick but Alawi moved away.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
King tries to land a body kick
and Alawi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Alawi counters with a shoot takedown. King fights it but they end up in guard.
King looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King is trying to control the position but Alawi postures up.
Tahboule Alawi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alawi controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James King 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#
Good exchange - King coming out on top.
King scores with a spinning back kick!
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King misses with a leg kick
and Alawi counters with a left and a right that stings King.
King misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Alawi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

King has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Alawi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alawi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alawi or perhaps it was just good defense by King, which made it look bad. #T1#
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King connects with a solid leg kick.
Alawi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
King misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for King.
King thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alawi if he has to take too many more of those.
King tries a low kick but Alawi avoids it.
Alawi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but King defends well and Alawi ends up having to push King into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
King lands with an overhand left.
King is looking to land body kicks.
A good leg kick by King.
James King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
King throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alawi feints the counter takedown.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King misses with an uppercut.
Alawi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alawi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tahboule Alawi.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Alawi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
King takes a swing at Alawi's ribcage but misses.
King smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
James King is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
King loads up on a big right hand but Alawi slips the punch.
Alawi misses with a takedown attempt - King sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
King throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
King throws a front kick that sends Alawi stumbling back into the cage.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King throws a front kick aimed at Alawi's knee but Alawi avoids it well.
King cracks Alawi with an open hand slap.
King misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Alawi counters by clinching up. #BC#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tahboule Alawi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alawi with the counter takedown but King avoids it easily.#T4#
Alawi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King works Alawi's body with a nice hook.
Alawi shoots for a takedown but King saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alawi slips under a jab.
King scores with a hook.
Alawi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
King misses with a body shot
and Alawi counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King misses with a body kick.
King misses with a hook.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alawi was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King lands a nice looking body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
James King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for King, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: MMA Hype -46-
Date: Mar 29, 2025

#R1#
Jab by Hutchinson.
Torrente walks into a jab.
Hutchinson throws the left hand but Torrente avoids the punch easily.
Torrente wants to counter with a clinch but Hutchinson pushes him away.
Torrente stuns Hutchinson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Torrente tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hutchinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hutchinson connects with a body shot.
Torrente moves out of range of the strikes.
Hutchinson throws out a loose jab but Torrente uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torrente moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Hutchinson misses.
Torrente tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hutchinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Torrente.#CL#
Hutchinson closes the distance and clinches.
Torrente throws an elbow but it misses.
Torrente swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hutchinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hutchinson blocks the elbow strike.
Torrente doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Torrente creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Torrente looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Torrente. #T1#
Torrente throws an elbow that misses. #TD#
Hutchinson has hold of one of Torrente's legs. Torrente is fighting the takedown attempt but Hutchinson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hutchinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Torrente is adopting a defensive guard.
Hutchinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hutchinson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hutchinson throwing strikes but missing.
Hutchinson preventing the sweep. #T2#
Hutchinson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hutchinson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Torrente's head.
Torrente working a defensive guard here.
Hutchinson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Torrente is looking to regain half guard here but Hutchinson keeps moving and retains side control.
Hutchinson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Torrente is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The strikes coming from Hutchinson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hutchinson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Torrente is avoiding damage well. #T3#
Hutchinson working the ground and pound from side control.
Torrente tries to buck Hutchinson off but Hutchinson is having none of it.
Torrente isn't going anywhere.
Hutchinson throws a strike aimed at the side of Torrente's head but Torrente avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Hutchinson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hutchinson cracks Torrente with a big elbow.
Torrente takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hutchinson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Torrente is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Torrente tries to bench press Hutchinson off him but Hutchinson keeps the position. #T4#
Hutchinson lands an elbow.
Hutchinson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hutchinson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hutchinson working the ground and pound.
Torrente tries to improve position but can't.
Hutchinson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Torrente is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hutchinson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torrente trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Braden Hutchinson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Torrente throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hutchinson misses the jab.
Torrente takes one to the side of the head.
Torrente tries to close the distance and clinch but Hutchinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Torrente throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Braden Hutchinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Hutchinson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Torrente tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hutchinson is in Torrente's guard.
Hutchinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Torrente is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hutchinson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hutchinson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hutchinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Torrente is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hutchinson is looking to work some ground and pound but Torrente has wrist control.
Torrente working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hutchinson. #T1#
Hutchinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Torrente is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torrente controlling the position.
Hutchinson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Torrente utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Torrente lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hutchinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torrente can do to turn this around?
Torrente wants to control from the top but Hutchinson keeps moving.
Torrente is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Hutchinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Torrente pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hutchinson is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torrente wanted to stand there but Hutchinson had control of the position.
Hutchinson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Torrente misses with a wild body shot.
Torrente slips under a jab.
Torrente tries to counter with a clinch but Hutchinson shakes him off and moves away.
Hutchinson misses the shot to the body.
Torrente staying out of range there.
Hutchinson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Braden Hutchinson is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Hutchinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Torrente is just out of range.
Torrente has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Torrente there as he acknowledges the shot.
Torrente is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Hutchinson with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Hutchinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torrente doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hutchinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Torrente fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hutchinson manages to avoid it.
Torrente just misses with a punch to the body.
Hutchinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Torrente is fending him off so far but Hutchinson persists. Nope, Torrente circles away and we're back to standing.
Torrente is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Victor Torrente Torrente is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Hutchinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice elbow from Torrente. #CUT2#It looks like Braden Hutchinson has been cut.
Torrente creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice body punch from Torrente.
Hutchinson dodges an elbow strike from Torrente. #T4#
Torrente lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hutchinson fails to land.
Hutchinson has Torrente pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Torrente manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braden Hutchinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hutchinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Torrentes head.
Torrente lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hutchinson wants a takedown.
Hutchinson goes for a takedown attempt but Torrente pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hutchinson misses with a straight left.
Hutchinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torrente connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Torrente ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hutchinson moves away.
Torrente doesn't manage to clinch there - Hutchinson circles away.
Hutchinson throws a hook to the side of Torrente's head but Torrente sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hutchinson loads up on a big right hand but Torrente slips the punch.
Hutchinson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hutchinson jabs Torrente right on the nose. Torrente blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Torrente moves into range and clinches up with Hutchinson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Braden Hutchinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Braden Hutchinson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Hutchinson pushes Torrente up against the cage in a clinch.
Victor Torrente Torrente has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hutchinson blocks an elbow strike from Torrente.
Hutchinson tries for a takedown but Torrente manages to get underhooks.
Hutchinson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torrente blocks a body shot from Hutchinson.
Torrente blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torrente blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hutchinson prevents a body shot from Torrente.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hutchinson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torrente. #BC#
Hutchinson breaks the clinch.
Torrente takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Torrente is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hutchinson rather than just go for the knockout.
Hutchinson scores with a sloppy right hand. Torrente should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hutchinson swings for the body but Torrente moves out of range.
Torrente takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Torrente takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hutchinson scores with a jab. Torrente acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#Torrente is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torrente moves out of range of the strikes.
Torrente steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hutchinson.#T1#
Hutchinson scores with a hook.
Torrente is still on wobbly legs! Can Hutchinson finish him?
Hutchinson has a takedown stuffed.
Torrente seems to have recovered his senses.
Torrente tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hutchinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hutchinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torrente.
Hutchinson misses with a body shot.
Torrente is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hutchinson swings for the body but Torrente moves out of range.
Torrente misses with a wild body shot.
Hutchinson throws an overhand right that lands on Torrente's shoulder, as Torrente tries to avoid the shot.
Torrente keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hutchinson.
Torrente throws a body punch but Hutchinson moves out of range.
Hutchinson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hutchinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braden Hutchinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torrente tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hutchinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hutchinson feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Torrente throws a right hand that Hutchinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Hutchinson also avoids with ease.
Torrente looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hutchinson misses with a body shot.
Hutchinson with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torrente misses with a hook. Hutchinson ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Torrente throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hutchinson stuns Torrente with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Torrente misses with a hook.
Torrente takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hutchinson lands a head shot.
Hutchinson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Torrente momentarily.
Torrente throws a body punch but Hutchinson moves out of range.
Hutchinson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Torrente takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Torrente tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hutchinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hutchinson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Torrente sprawls and moves away.
Torrente defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hutchinson.
Torrente is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Hutchinson tests Torrente's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
Hutchinson steps into range and cracks Torrente with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Torrente flops backwards and Hutchinson dives into his guard looking to finish!
Torrente trying to control the position here.
Hutchinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hutchinson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hutchinson pushes down on Torrente's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hutchinson trying to control the pace. #T4#
Torrente has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hutchinson is working away from the top position though.
Hutchinson is trying to control. Torrente wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Torrente looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Torrente is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hutchinson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

And that's the end of the fight!
Braden Hutchinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hutchinson, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braden Hutchinson!

Event: SYN 1155 Chai vs. Obama
Date: Mar 23, 2025

#R1#
Mahomes throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Joey Chandler has been cut.
Mahomes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mahomes lands a head shot.
Mahomes scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Mahomes clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Chandler has hold of one of Mahomes's legs. Mahomes is fighting the takedown attempt but Chandler gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Chandler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chandler trying to control but Mahomes is working from the bottom.
Chandler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mahomes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chandler is controlling him.
Chandler throwing strikes from guard but Mahomes blocks nicely.
Chandler works over Mahomes with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Chandler is in close to Mahomes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chandler throwing strikes but missing.
Mahomes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chandler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mahomes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chandler.
Chandler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mahomes's head.
Chandler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chandler postures up in Mahomes's guard and throws a big left but Mahomes blocks it.
Chandler is looking to work some ground and pound but Mahomes has wrist control.
Chandler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chandler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chandler looking to sit in guard and control but Mahomes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Mahomes preventing the sweep. #T2#
Chandler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mahomes manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Chandler throws an elbow that misses. Mahomes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chandler's guard. Nice move by Mahomes!#REVB#
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#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mahomes defending well though.
Chandler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mahomes pushes Chandler off looking to stand but Chandler dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mahomes defending well though. #T3#
Chandler is trying to control. Mahomes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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 working the head and body with strikes.
Chandler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chandler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chandler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chandler working over Mahomes with some ground and pound. Mahomes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chandler is trying to control. Mahomes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chandler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mahomes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mahomes is trying to stand back up but Chandler is controlling him
Ground and pound from Chandler.
Chandler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chandler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mahomes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chandler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mahomes defending well though. #T4#
Mahomes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chandler.
Mahomes tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Chandler manages to move to mount!
Chandler lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chandler lands a couple of good shots and Mahomes has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Chandler is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Chandler gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Chandler gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Chandler apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Chandler misses the shot to the body.
Mahomes loads up on a big right hand but Chandler slips the punch.
Mahomes on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Mahomes clinches.
A right hand to the body from Mahomes.
Mahomes misses with the head strike.
A short right from Chandler.
Mahomes stalling.
Mahomes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chandler or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Chandler's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mahomes throws a low kick, looking for Chandler's leg but Chandler calmly moves out of range.
Mahomes avoids the body shot from Chandler.
Mahomes throws a lazy uppercut
and Chandler counters with a right hand to the body.
Mahomes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Chandler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mahomes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chandler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chandler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mahomes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahomes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mahomes ducks right into an uppercut from Chandler.
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahomes can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Mahomes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Mahomes misses #TD#
and Chandler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mahomes won't be happy with that.

Mahomes sneaks out the side door and pushes Chandler away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T1#
Chandler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mahomes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chandler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Mahomes closes the distance and pushes Chandler back into the cage.
Chandler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Mahomes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mahomes misses with a straight right.
Mahomes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chandler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chandler attempts a counter takedown but Mahomes avoids it well and moves away.
Chandler connects with a looping right hand.
Mahomes throws a wild body kick that Chandler sees coming a mile off.
Mahomes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chandler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T2#
Chandler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mahomes momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mahomes lands a jab to Chandler's midsection.
Mahomes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahomes misses with a straight left.
Chandler has a takedown stuffed.
Mahomes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chandler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mahomes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chandler scores with a body shot. #TD#
Chandler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mahomes did well to prevent Chandler getting side control.
Chandler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3##ES2#
Mahomes has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Chandler is on him like a limpet, forcing Mahomes back against the cage.
Mahomes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahomes lands a left hand.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Mahomes manages to get underhooks.
Chandler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mahomes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chandler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahomes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahomes lands a nice shot to the body.
Chandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chandler is trying to drag Mahomes to the mat but Mahomes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mahomes lands a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chandler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahomes trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mahomes fails to land.
Chandler lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chandler digs a right hand into Mahomes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahomes's gas tank.
Mahomes stops a takedown attempt from Chandler.
Chandler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mahomes gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Mahomes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mahomes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Chandler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chandler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chandler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chandler thows a huge punch but Mahomes dodges it nicely.
Chandler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chandler throws a strike but Mahomes avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Mahomes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joey Chandler's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Chandler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahomes misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahomes. Chandler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chandler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mahomes.
Chandler works Mahomes's body with a nice hook.
Mahomes throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Chandler counters with a single leg into guard. Mahomes didn't expect that.
Mahomes wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Chandler manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Chandler throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mahomes to regain full guard.
Chandler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mahomes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chandler.
Chandler throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Mahomes keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Chandler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mahomes's head.
Chandler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chandler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chandler trying to control but Mahomes is working from the bottom.
Chandler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mahomes's head.
Mahomes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chandler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Chandler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mahomes wants to stand but Chandler is controlling the position.
Joey Chandler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chandler throwing strikes but missing.
Chandler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chandler scoring with some ground and pound.
Chandler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chandler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Mahomes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chandler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mahomes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chandler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mahomes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chandler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chandler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chandler throwing strikes but missing.
Chandler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mahomes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahomes wants to stand up but Chandler is controlling him.
Chandler distracts Mahomes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Chandler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chandler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chandler throwing strikes but missing.
Chandler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chandler distracts Mahomes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler chips away with some ground and pound.
Chandler postures up in Mahomes's guard and throws a big left but Mahomes blocks it.
Chandler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mahomes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Chandler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chandler 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Chandler!
A relieved looking Joey Chandler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 1155 Chai vs. Obama
Date: Mar 23, 2025

#R1#
Widforss connects with a body shot.
Cowan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Widforss fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Widforss or perhaps it was just good defense by Cowan, which made it look bad.
Widforss misses with a looping left.
Widforss misses with a takedown attempt - Cowan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mickey Cowan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss connects with a body shot.
Cowan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Widforss.
A little feinted left hand from Cowan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Widforss is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Cowan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Widforss misses with an uppercut. Cowan saw that one coming.
Cowan slips under a jab.
Widforss takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Tyres Widforss has been cut.
Cowan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mickey Cowan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Widforss scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cowan doesn't seem bothered though.
Widforss is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cowan rather than just go for the knockout.
Widforss takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #KD#
Cowan lands a big head kick that sends Widforss tumbling to the mat! Cowan takes a step backwards and waves Widforss back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Widforss lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Widforss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Widforss fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cowan sprawls well initially but Widforss persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cowan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Widforss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
Widforss wants to control but Cowan is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cowan is pressing down on Widforss's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cowan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Widforss lying in Cowan's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Cowan decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Widforss taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mickey Cowan!
A very excited looking Mickey Cowan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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

#R1#
Mahomes moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Mahomes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
King pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mahomes is out of range and King settles back down.
Mahomes misses with a low kick.
King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mahomes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mahomes tries to work over King's front leg with a kick but King checks it.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mahomes misses the body punch
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mahomes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.
King lands with a good body shot.
King with the inside leg kick.
Mahomes misses the shot to the body.
King sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahomes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mahomes tries a low kick but King avoids it.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Mahomes down.
Mahomes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Mahomes tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Mahomes rushes King and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahomes scores with a shoulder strike.
King tries a knee to the head but Mahomes blocks it.
Mahomes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King tries to work over Mahomes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahomes misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahomes.
Mahomes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahomes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King crunches a lovely knee into Mahomes's ribcage.
Mahomes blocks a body shot from King.
King tries to circle away but Mahomes has him pinned against the cage.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
King throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
King breaks the clinch. #T2#
Mahomes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
King throws a looping overhand right but Mahomes ducks down to avoid it.
Mahomes scores with a punch to the head.
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahomes stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King throws a nice inside leg kick.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mahomes throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
King throws a chopping leg kick but Mahomes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mahomes misses with a hook.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
King scoring well with a low kick there.
Mahomes scores with a hook.
King misses with a body kick.
Mahomes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mahomes throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range.
Mahomes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mahomes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
King throws a leg kick which misses Mahomes's front leg but catches the back leg as Mahomes tries to avoid it.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
King attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mahomes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Mahomes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mahomes throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
Mahomes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
King loads up on a big right hand but Mahomes slips the punch.
Mahomes blocks a head kick by King.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahomes misses the target.
Mahomes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mahomes scores with a nice body kick.
Mahomes swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King walks into a jab.#CL2#
Mahomes drives through and clinches with King against the cage.
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mahomes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mahomes can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Mahomes lands a body punch in the clinch.
King lands a good knee to the midsection. Mahomes won't want to take too many of those.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mahomes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mahomes presses King against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahomes backwards.
Still in the clinch, Mahomes scores with a nice short uppercut.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahomes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Mahomes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mahomes avoids the body shot from King.
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mahomes misses with a body shot.
King half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mahomes throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a straight right hand.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King defending well as Mahomes loads up on a big left hand.
King throws a body kick that misses.
Mahomes misses with a body shot
and King counters with a solid body kick. #CL2#
Mahomes clinches up against the cage.
Mahomes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahomes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahomes tries to stall but King uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mahomes tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Mahomes back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
Still in the clinch, Mahomes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahomes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
King is trying to break the clinch but Mahomes is controlling him.
King lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
King using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mahomes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mahomes is working King over against the cage.
Mahomes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahomes is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mahomes lands a right hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mahomes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mahomes keeps control of King as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mahomes controlling the action here for a moment.
King blocks a body shot from Mahomes.
King gets through Mahomes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King blocking some punches. #BC#
King breaks the clinch.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahomes moves away.
A swing and a miss from Mahomes.#T2#
King lands with a nice body punch.
King is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mahomes.
Mahomes tries to land a body kick
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King lands a lovely overhand right.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahomes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.
Mahomes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mahomes scores with a jab to the head.
King throws a body punch but Mahomes moves out of range.
Mahomes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mahomes misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Mahomes pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahomes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Mahomes fails to land.
Mahomes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mahomes can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Mahomes.
Mahomes digs a right hand into King's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on King's gas tank.
King trying to land knees to the body.
Mahomes pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahomes is working King over against the cage.
Mahomes struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mahomes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A body shot lands from Mahomes.
King prevents a body shot from Mahomes.
Good body shot from King.
King wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mahomes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mahomes cracks King with a nice body shot.
Mahomes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahomes misses with a punch to the body.
Mahomes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahomes misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4##BC#
King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King scores with a jab to the jaw.
King throws a head kick that Mahomes semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahomes connects with a leg kick.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mahomes scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Mahomes pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahomes throws a head punch that misses.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahomes backwards.
Mahomes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Mahomes.
King blocks a body shot from Mahomes.
King utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
King working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Mahomes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mahomes connects with a solid leg kick.
Mahomes connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Mahomes darts in and clinches King up against the cage.#BC#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Mahomes misses
and King counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mahomes throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a low kick, right behind Mahomes 's knee.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mahomes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mahomes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and King makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mahomes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Mahomes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahomes scores with a head kick.
Mahomes misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mahomes.
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Mahomes misses with a body shot.
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mahomes throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Mahomes moves into range and clinches up with King.
Mahomes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mahomes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King blocks an uppercut.
King lands a body shot.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Mahomes.
James King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mahomes scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahomes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mahomes scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mahomes is defending well for now.
King tries to circle away but Mahomes has him pinned against the cage.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahomess head.
King is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahomes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahomes.
Mahomes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mahomes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahomes throws a head punch that misses.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mahomes lands a right hand.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahomes tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Mahomes back against the cage. #T3#
Mahomes lands a shot to the body.
Mahomes misses with a punch to the body.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King has had enough of the clinch but Mahomes keeps him there for the moment.
Mahomes tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Mahomes back against the cage. #BC#
King breaks from the clinch.
Mahomes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mahomes throws a leg kick but King moved away.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King throws a head kick but Mahomes moves out of range.
Mahomes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mahomes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mahomes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mahomes throws a half hearted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from King misses its target.
Mahomes throws a series of punches but King moves out of range. #T4#
Mahomes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
King changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Mahomes scores with a jab to the head.
King throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mahomes lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahomes looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King checks a leg kick.
Mahomes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
Mahomes throws a leg kick that misses.
Mahomes thuds a left hand into King's body.
King swings away with a leg kick that misses.
King throws a head kick but Mahomes moves out of range.
Mahomes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
King walks into a straight right hand from Mahomes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Mahomes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mahomes 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Mahomes!

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

#R1#
Gong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Widforss at a distance.
Widforss lands a jab to the nose.
Widforss walks into a straight right hand from Gong.
Tyres Widforss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Widforss misses with a body shot.
Gong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gong throws a head kick that half lands.
Widforss misses the body punch
and Gong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Widforss is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gong throws out a leg kick but Widforss moves out of range and Gong only half commits.
Widforss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gong defends it well.
Widforss is still on wobbly legs! Can Gong finish him?
Widforss slips a straight right by Gong.
Widforss seems to have recovered his senses.
Widforss lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gong misses with a head kick.
Gong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Stormcrow Centre in the buildup to the fight.
Widforss misses with a body shot.
Widforss dives in and grabs Gong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gong pushes down on Widforss's head and hops out.
Widforss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gong.
Widforss swings for the body but Gong moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gong, as that shot connected. #T1#
Widforss wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Widforss lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gong at a distance.
Gong scores with a shot to the body.
Widforss misses with a straight left.
Gong throws a body punch but Widforss moves out of range.
Gong misses with a wild body shot.
Widforss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gong defends it well.
Gong throws a low kick but Widforss moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Widforss misses the target.
Gong looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Widforss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Widforss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gong swivels and escapes.
Widforss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Gong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Widforss fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gong digs a good body shot into Widforss's ribs.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Widforss. Gong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Widforss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gong.
Widforss works Gong's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gong misses with a hook. Widforss ducked under it nicely.
Widforss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gong moves away.
Li Gong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Widforss misses with a body punch
and Gong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Widforss lands with a shot to the body.
Widforss just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Widforss does it's job there.
Gong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gong throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Widforss throws a body punch but Gong moves out of range.
Gong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Widforss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gong manages to avoid it.
It looked like Gong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Widforss.
Gong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Widforss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gong cracks Widforss with a right hand to the side of the head.
Widforss takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Widforss shoots in but no luck this time.
Li Gong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Widforss connects with a jab.
Gong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Widforss comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gong misses the shot to the body.
Widforss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gong.#T4#
Widforss connects with a looping right hand.
Widforss on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Widforss lunges at Gong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gong's hand.
Widforss is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Some wild striking there from Widforss.
Widforss slips under a jab.
Widforss misses with a body shot.
Gong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gong slips a jab from Widforss.
As Widforss backs away, Gong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Widforss digs a good body shot into Gong's ribs.
Widforss slips under a jab from Gong.
Widforss takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Widforss.
Gong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gong looks to land a left hand but Widforss moved out of range nicely.
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 Li Gong will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Widforss scores with a body shot.
Gong just misses with a punch to the body.
Widforss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gong defends it well.#TD2#
Widforss darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Widforss tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Widforss trying to control from Gong's half guard. Gong has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Widforss trying to control but Gong is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Widforss is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gong is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gong has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Gong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Widforss is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Widforss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Widforss is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Widforss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gong controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gong tries to free his leg and advance position but Widforss is retaining full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gong passes Widforss's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Widforss has a hand on Gong's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gong takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Gong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Widforss is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Widforss wants to control but Gong is having none of it.
Gong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Widforss working to try and regain half guard.
Gong controlling the pace for now.
Widforss wants to control but Gong is having none of it.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Widforss is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Widforss wants to hold on but Gong pushes him away.
Gong controlling his opponent.
Gong wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Widforss keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gong takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Widforss is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gong off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widforss wants to escape the position.
Widforss is still trying to improve position.
Widforss is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Li Gong dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Gong misses its intended target.
Widforss tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tyres Widforss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gong scores with a jab.
Gong scores with a head kick. Widforss tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Widforss with the counter takedown but Gong avoids it easily.
Widforss has his takedown stuffed
and Gong counters with a straight right hand.
Gong connects with an inside leg kick.
Widforss throws a body shot but no joy.
Widforss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gong.
Gong is looking to chop away at Widforss's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Widforss scores with a body shot. #KD#
Gong cracks Widforss with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gong has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Widforss to stand back up!
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!
Widforss misses the shot to the body.
Whack! Gong lands a heavy head kick that drops Widforss. The ref tackles Gong to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Widforss was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Li Gong!
Li Gong tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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

#R1#
Lightspeed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chandler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lightspeed circles away.
Lightspeed thinks about countering with a head kick.
Chandler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lightspeed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chandler lands a really nice looking cross but Lightspeed seems unphased.
Chandler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Lightspeed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chandler fails to land with a series of punches.
Lightspeed lands a high kick! #CUT#It looks like Joey Chandler has been cut.
Chandler lands a nice looking body shot.
Lightspeed walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler throws a shot to the body.
Chandler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lightspeed. Chandler shrugs it off though.
Chandler lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Chandler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chandler lands in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Chandler postures up in Lightspeed's guard and throws a big left but Lightspeed blocks it.
Chandler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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 throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lightspeed is pulling down on Chandler's head to control his posture.
Chandler is working Lightspeed over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lightspeed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chandler.
Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chandler lands a couple of elbows.
Chandler works over Lightspeed with some ground and pound from guard.
Lightspeed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lightspeed tries to get out of the position.
Lightspeed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chandler manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
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. #REVB##T2#
Lightspeed is controlling Chandler's trapped leg to prevent Chandler from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lightspeed with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler working Lightspeed over with strikes.
Chandler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lightspeed with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chandler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chandler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lightspeed defending well though.
Chandler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chandler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lightspeed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lightspeed taking some punishment here, with Chandler in his half guard.
Chandler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chandler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lightspeed with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Chandler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lightspeed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chandler wants to control but Lightspeed is keeping him busy.
Chandler working over Lightspeed with some ground and pound. Lightspeed looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chandler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lightspeed trying to control but Chandler postures up.
Chandler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lightspeed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lightspeed is trying to get back to full guard.
Chandler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chandler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Chandler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chandler trying to mount his opponent but Lightspeed defends it.
Chandler working Lightspeed over with strikes.
Lightspeed has hold of Chandler's hands but Chandler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chandler throwing shots but Lightspeed is blocking nicely.
Chandler winds up and cracks Lightspeed with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chandler thows a huge punch but Lightspeed dodges it nicely.
Chandler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chandler throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lightspeed to regain full guard.
Chandler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler dominated that round.
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#
Chandler punishes Lightspeed's body with a nice straight punch.
Chandler throws a lazy right hand but Lightspeed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lightspeed throws a body punch but Chandler moves out of range.
Chandler works Lightspeed's body with a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Lightspeed. No joy for Chandler on that attempt.
Chandler closes the distance and clinches up with Lightspeed, looking for a takedown. Chandler pushes Lightspeed against the cage but Lightspeed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Lightspeed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chandler shoots and misses
and Lightspeed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arax Lightspeed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Chandler jabs Lightspeed right on the nose. Lightspeed blinks but takes it well.
Chandler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chandler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lightspeed circles away.
Joey Chandler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chandler shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Lightspeed has Chandler up against the cage in a clinch.
Lightspeed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chandler backwards. #T1#
Chandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lightspeed lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lightspeed cracks Chandler with a nice body shot.
Lightspeed tries a body shot but Chandler blocks it.
Chandler wants to take the fight to the mat but Lightspeed manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lightspeed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lightspeed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lightspeed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lightspeed lands a body punch.
Lightspeed pushes Chandler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Lightspeed.
Chandler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chandler can't find room to land a body shot as Lightspeed controls the action.
Chandler blocks a body shot from Lightspeed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lightspeed.
Chandler can't get the takedown.
Chandler misses with a body punch.
Chandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chandler looking for a takedown. #T2#
Lightspeed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chandler is breathing heavily.
Chandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lightspeed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lightspeed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lightspeed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Lightspeed.
Lightspeed struggles to land a body shot inside as Chandler controls his hands.
Chandler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lightspeed blocks an uppercut.
Lightspeed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Lightspeed lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chandler.
Nice body punch from Lightspeed - that landed with a thud.
Lightspeed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lightspeed.
Lightspeed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chandler's elbow.
Arax Lightspeed has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lightspeed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Lightspeed as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lightspeed.
Lightspeed is working Chandler over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lightspeed.
Chandler throws a punch but it's blocked by Lightspeed. #T3#
Lightspeed pushes Chandler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lightspeed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lightspeed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lightspeed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chandler prevents a body shot from Lightspeed.
Lightspeed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lightspeed digs a right hand underneath Chandler's ribcage. Chandler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lightspeed lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lightspeed lands a body punch.
Lightspeed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
A right hand to the body from Lightspeed.
Lightspeed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lightspeed scores with a shoulder strike.
Lightspeed lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lightspeed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lightspeed lands a hook that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Lightspeed lands with a right to the head.
Lightspeed gets through Chandler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lightspeed.
Lightspeed lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chandler or not. #T4#
Lightspeed stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lightspeed stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lightspeed lands with a light punch inside.
Lightspeed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chandler tries to throw a body punch but Lightspeed avoids it by throwing Chandler back against the cage.
Lightspeed lands a right hand. #ROC#Chandler is rocked!
Lightspeed is leaning against Chandler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chandler is still on wobbly legs! Can Lightspeed finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Lightspeed.
Lightspeed lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chandler or not.
Lightspeed lands a body punch.
Lightspeed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
A short left from Lightspeed.
Lightspeed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lightspeed throws a big uppercut that drops Chandler! More strikes from Lightspeed and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Chandler lies dazed against the cage as Lightspeed celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arax Lightspeed!
Arax Lightspeed seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMA Hype -38-
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Torrente. Bright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torrente fails with an attempt to clinch.
Torrente jabs Bright to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bright moves out of range of the strikes.
Bright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Torrente checks a low kick from Bright.
Bright sets himself, and Torrente steps forward looking for the clinch! Bright avoids it this time.
Torrente moves out of range as Bright throws a body kick.
Lamar Bright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torrente looks to land a right hand but Bright moved out of range.
Bright slips under a jab.
Torrente misses with a body shot.
Torrente misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Torrente takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torrente blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Bright.
Bright lands a really nice looking cross but Torrente seems unphased.
Torrente ducks right into an uppercut from Bright. #CL2#
Torrente gets a clinch. #T1#
Torrente misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bright is trying to break the clinch but Torrente is controlling him.
Torrente can't find room to land a body shot as Bright controls the action.
Torrente presses Bright against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bright avoids the elbow strike from Torrente, against the cage.
Bright avoids the elbow strike from Torrente, against the cage.
Bright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Torrente pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Good body shot from Torrente.
Bright avoids a wild elbow strike from Torrente.
Bright prevents a body shot from Torrente.
Torrente lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Bright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Torrente misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bright.
A shot to the body from Torrente misses
and Bright counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Bright looks to throw the jab but Torrente is out of range.
Bright lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bright lands a lovely overhand right.
Bright throws a body punch but Torrente moves out of range.
Bright throws a shot from downtown. Torrente moves away and avoids it.
Torrente steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bright.
Torrente connects with the punch.
Bright lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bright misses with a hook. Torrente ducked under it nicely.
Bright lands a nice hook to Torrente's body. Torrente takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Torrente moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Torrente keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bright.
Bright misses with a kick to the body.
Bright misses with a body shot.
Torrente throws an off balance right hand
and Bright counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Torrente misses with a jab to the body
letting Bright counter with a right hand. #T3#
Jab from Torrente.
Torrente throws a poor cross that misses
and Bright counters with a straight right hand.
Torrente throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bright was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Torrente forces Bright back against the cage and clinches.
Bright takes an elbow to the temple.
Torrente misses with an elbow over the top.
Bright avoids the elbow strike from Torrente, against the cage.
Bright is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Torrente misses with an elbow strike.
Torrente misses with an elbow over the top.
Bright blocks the elbow strike.
Torrente misses with an elbow strike.
Bright blocks the elbow strike.
Torrente has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bright seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Torrente can turn it around.
Torrente looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Bright blocks an elbow strike.
Torrente tries a body shot but Bright blocks it.
Torrente throws an elbow that misses.
Bright blocks an elbow strike from Torrente.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Torrente just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bright's brow.
Bright blocks a body shot from Torrente.
A right handed body shot lands from Torrente.
Bright takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Bright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Torrente throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bright throws a hook but Torrente blocks it.
Torrente wants to counter the offense by Bright and move into the clinch position.
Torrente gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Torrente checks a low kick from Bright.
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 Lamar Bright will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bright misses the shot to the body.
Torrente slips under a jab from Bright.
Torrente tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bright fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bright misses with a wild body shot.
Bright sets himself, and Torrente steps forward looking for the clinch! Bright avoids it this time.
Torrente slips under a jab.
Bright connects with a body shot that sends Torrente's belly button to the back.
Bright slips a straight right by Torrente.
Bright catches Torrente with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Torrente throws a lazy uppercut
and Bright counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bright misses with a low kick.
Bright misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright misses with a looping right.
Torrente keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Torrente pushes Bright up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Torrente throws an elbow but it misses.
Torrente goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torrente misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Torrente pushes off an throws an elbow but Bright leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Torrente tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bright's elbow.
Bright is trying to break the clinch but Torrente has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Torrente just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bright's brow.
Torrente goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Torrente just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bright's brow.
Torrente throws an elbow but it misses.
Torrente creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Torrente throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Bright breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Torrente tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Torrente avoids the body shot from Bright.
Torrente loads up on a big right hand but Bright slips the punch.
Bright takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Torrente looks to land a right hand but Bright moved out of range.
Bright is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Torrente fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bright manages to avoid it.
Torrente throws an off balance right hand
and Bright makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Torrente misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bright.
Torrente fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bright manages to avoid it.
Torrente misses the shot to the body.
Torrente rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bright to counter with a crisp jab.
Bright throws an overhand right that lands on Torrente's shoulder, as Torrente tries to avoid the shot.
Bright changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bright tries a low kick but Torrente avoids it.
Torrente misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bright. #T3#
Bright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torrente was well out of range. Poor timing from Bright.
Bright uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Torrente keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torrente looks to clinch
and Bright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bright jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Torrente drives through and clinches with Bright against the cage.
Bright tries to break the clinch but Torrente is controlling the position. #BC#
Bright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bright throws a shot from downtown. Torrente moves away and avoids it.
Torrente tries to counter with a clinch but Bright shakes him off and moves away.
Torrente fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bright manages to avoid it.
Torrente throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Bright misses its target.
Torrente misses the jab.
Bright connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Torrente's hands.
Bright lands with a shot to the body.
Bright tries to bum rush Torrente with a series of wild strikes but Torrente uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Bright cracks a nice hook into Torrente's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torrente.
Torrente gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Torrente steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bright.
Bright moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bright lands a leg kick that knocks Torrente off balance momentarily.
Bright throws out a leg kick but Torrente moves out of range and Bright only half commits.
Bright finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bright misses with a leg kick.
Bright throws a shot to the body.
Bright connects with a single shot there.
Torrente closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamar Bright dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Torrente looks to throw the jab but Bright is out of range.
Victor Torrente Torrente has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torrente uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bright.
Lamar Bright is winning the standup battle so far.
Bright uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Torrente bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Torrente on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bright swats away the attempt to clinch by Torrente.
Torrente lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bright misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bright scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Torrente gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bright blocks the elbow strike.
Torrente looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Torrente throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Torrente can't find room to land a body shot as Bright controls the action.
Bright is trying to push Torrente away but Torrente has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Torrente misses with an elbow over the top.
Torrente lands an elbow inside.
Bright blocks an elbow strike from Torrente.
Bright tries to break free but Torrente pushes him back against the cage.
Torrente tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bright's elbow.
Torrente misses with a punch to the body.
Bright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torrente can do to turn this around?
Bright tries to break the clinch but Torrente is controlling the position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Torrente.
Bright avoids the elbow strike from Torrente, against the cage.
Torrente has Bright pressed against the cage, preventing Bright from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Torrente creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
Bright blocks an elbow strike.
Bright wants to break the clinch but can't.
Torrente doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bright wants to break free but Torrente has control.
Torrente lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bright tries to break the clinch but Torrente is controlling the position.
Bright blocks an elbow strike.
Torrente tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Torrente lands a nice elbow.
Torrente gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Torrente looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Torrente lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bright working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Bright dodges an elbow strike from Torrente.
Torrente misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Torrente throws an elbow but it misses.
Torrente lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Bright breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Torrente clinches with his opponent.
Torrente pushes off an throws an elbow but Bright leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Torrente misses with an elbow over the top.
Bright avoids the elbow strike from Torrente, against the cage.
Bright has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Torrente lands an elbow that stopped Bright in his tracks for a moment.
Torrente comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Torrente misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Torrente tries to work over Bright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Torrente doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bright is trying to force a seperation but Torrente has the dominant position.
Torrente gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bright blocks an elbow strike.
Torrente throws an elbow but it misses.
Torrente keeps control of Bright as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Victor Torrente Torrente seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Bright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Torrente throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Torrente has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Bright misses.
Bright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Bright.
Lamar Bright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bright slips a jab from Torrente.
Bright slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lamar Bright!

Event: SYN 1144 Harris vs. Susi
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1##CL#
Pugsley takes the fight into the clinch.
Pugsley blocks a body shot from King.
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
A knee to the head by Pugsley.
King works on Pugsley's body with a couple of short punches.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King misses with a knee strike.
King working aggressively here.
King missing with knees to the body. #TD#
Pugsley pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
King is looking to work some ground and pound but Pugsley has wrist control.#T1#
King slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pugsley is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Pugsley working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because King has passed into half guard!
King content to control rather than advance. #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.
Pugsley is staying active underneath King, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
King controlling the action here.
Pugsley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. King is working away from the top position though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Pugsley looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and King pushes past his half guard into mount! #T3#
King looking to control but Pugsley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
King controlling the position easily from mount.
Pugsley is looking to improve his position but King isn't that keen on the idea.
King avoids the attempt from Pugsley to control.#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.
King can't control as he wanted to and Pugsley manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
King trying to control from half guard but Pugsley is working away.
Pugsley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
King is thwarting Pugsley's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pugsley.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King is looking to chop away at Pugsley's legs.
Pugsley closes the distance and clinches up with King, looking for a takedown. Pugsley pushes King against the cage but King circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James King dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
King throws out a loose jab but Pugsley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pugsley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pugsley wants to clinch.
Pugsley moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKing.
Pugsley closes the distance looking to clinch
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pugsley or perhaps it was just good defense by King, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugsley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Pugsley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from King.
King misses with a looping right.
Pugsley is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pugsley walks into a straight right hand from King.
Pugsley blocks a head kick by King.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pugsley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##TD#
Pugsley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching King on his heels. He'll look to pass King's guard now, I'm sure.
Pugsley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pugsley is one step ahead there.
Pugsley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as King holds on and takes a little breather.
Pugsley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of King's head.#T3#
King is trying to control the position but Pugsley postures up.
King controlling Pugsley's posture.
Pugsley wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Pugsley stands up over King, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pugsley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
King wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pugsley postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.
Pugsley trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A jab lands there for King.#CL#
Pugsley moves into the clinch successfully.
Pugsley slows down the pace here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Pugsley pulls guard effortlessly.
King trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pugsley manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Pugsley fails with an attempt to clinch.
King misses with an uppercut.
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pugsley's sensitive parts.
A head kick by King misses #TD#
and Pugsley counters with a single leg into guard. King didn't expect that.

King has his feet on Pugsley's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Pugsley blocks a jab.
Pugsley ducks right into an uppercut from King. #T1#
Pugsley blocks a head kick by King.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Pugsley's shoulder, as Pugsley tries to avoid the shot.
King throws a head kick that half lands.
James King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pugsley walks into a jab.
Pugsley tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pugsley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pugsley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.
King throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Pugsley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pugsley looking to pass the guard.
Pugsley wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Arthur Pugsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Pugsley with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King keeping full guard, as Pugsley tries to pass.
Pugsley trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Pugsley throws a strike but King rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Pugsley looking for a sweep. Not yet Pugsley, not yet. #SUB#
Pugsley has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Pugsley looking for subs off his back but King has passed one foot through into half guard.
King content to control rather than advance.
Arthur Pugsley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pugsley is trying to get back to full guard.#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.
King tries to pass to full mount but Pugsley defends it.
Pugsley is trying to get back to full guard.
King is taking a breather. Pugsley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pugsley misses with some strikes from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
James King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got King winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!
Our winner, James King, 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 1141 Ryan vs. Tokugawa
Date: Feb 09, 2025

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of King 's head but he takes it in his stride.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cowan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Cowan closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
Cowan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cowan lands with a right to the head.
Cowan misses with the head strike.
Cowan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cowan.
King misses with a knee to the head.
Cowan misses with the head strike. #BC#
Cowan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King checks a leg kick nicely.
Cowan jabs King right on the nose. King blinks but takes it well.
A head kick misses from King.
Cowan misses with a leg kick
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cowan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cowan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
King connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cowan momentarily. #T1#
Cowan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Cowan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cowan scores with a kick to the body.
Cowan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cowan avoids the head kick by King.
King moves out of range of the body kick.
King moves out of range as Cowan throws a body kick.
King gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cowan.
King tests Cowan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cowan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cowan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cowan.#T2#
Cowan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cowan throws a head kick that misses
and King counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy body kick from Cowan
and Cowan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cowan.
Cowan connects with an inside leg kick.
King throws a push kick but Cowan slaps the foot to one side.
Cowan throws a push kick but King slaps the foot to one side.
Cowan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of King's head.
Cowan tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King throws out a counter right but Cowan avoids it with no problem.
King buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
King misses with a looping left.#T3#
Cowan throws a chopping leg kick but King manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cowan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cowan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
King moves out of range of the body kick from Cowan.
Cowan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cowan.
King loads up on a big right hand but Cowan slips the punch.
King throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cowan misses with a hook
and Cowan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King lands a high kick! #CL#
Cowan moves into the clinch.#T4#
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King blocking some punches.
Cowan misses with a punch on the inside.
King blocking some punches.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Cowan backwards.
King throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cowan blocks it with crossed arms.
King with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cowan pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cowan avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
Cowan lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Cowan tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Cowan back against the cage.
Cowan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cowan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cowan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
King misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cowan.
King misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mickey Cowan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cowan.
Cowan scores with a crisp jab that stopped King in his tracks.
Cowan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Cowan counters with a stiff right hand.
Cowan loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cowan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King cracks Cowan with a good jab.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cowan's head.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cowan lands with a straight right. King didn't see that one coming.#T1#
A jab from King finds it's way through Cowan's defenses.
Cowan tries a low kick but King avoids it.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King lands with a shot to the body.
Cowan is looking to score with low kicks.
King is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cowan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cowan slips under a jab.
Cowan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by King misses
and Cowan counters with an outside leg kick.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cowan was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Cowan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Cowan misses with a right hand
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
Cowan throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cowan misses the target. #CL#
Cowan moves into the clinch successfully.
King lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cowan misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Cowan.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cowan misses with a hook from the clinch.
King scores a nice knee to the body.
Cowan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cowan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cowan working aggressively here.
King tries to work over Cowan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cowan working aggressively here.
Cowan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King pushes Cowan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cowan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cowan throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cowan avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cowan swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cowan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cowan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Cowan tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Cowan back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Cowan as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from King.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Cowan misses with a short punch on the inside.
King working aggressively here.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Good body shot from Cowan.
A right hand to the body from King.
King using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cowan lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King misses with a body punch.
King misses with a body punch.
A short right from Cowan on the inside.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Cowan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cowan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cowan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cowan lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Cowan is blocking nicely. #BC#
Cowan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cowan.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cowan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cowan throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mickey Cowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cowan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cowan connects with a crisp jab.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cowan jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cowan connects with a crisp jab.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan tries to work over King's front leg with a kick but King checks it.
Cowan misses with a wild body shot.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cowan.
King looks to land a right hand but Cowan moved out of range.#T1#
King loads up on a big right hand but Cowan slips the punch.
Cowan lands a jab.
Cowan lands with a hook. King tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cowan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cowan avoids the head kick by King.
Cowan slips a straight right by King.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cowan is looking to slow King down with leg kicks.
King throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Cowan to counter with a crisp jab.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Cowan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cowan.
Cowan misses with an uppercut.
Cowan moves out of range of the strikes.
King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cowan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Cowan.
Cowan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
King is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
King swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cowan.
Cowan throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
Cowan wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
As Cowan backs off King throws a huge counter combo but Cowan manages to avoid it all.#T3#
A head kick by Cowan misses
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cowan is looking to score with low kicks.
Cowan looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Cowan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
King throws out a loose jab but Cowan uses good head movement to avoid it.
King's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cowan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cowan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Cowan throws a head kick that misses.
King throws out a counter right but Cowan avoids it with no problem.
Cowan blocks a head kick by King.
King works over Cowan's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Cowan closes the distance and clinches.
Mickey Cowan has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King misses with a punch to the body.
Cowan managing to block the knees to the body from King.
Cowan lands with a light punch inside.
Cowan presses King against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
King lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cowan.
Cowan avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King tries to land a knee to the head but Cowan blocks with his arms.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cowan misses with a body punch.
Cowan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King tries a knee to the head but Cowan blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mickey Cowan.
Well Cowan 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: MMA Hype -32-
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Oneal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torrente moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Torrente wants to counter with a clinch but Oneal pushes him away.
Torrente ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oneal moves away.
Torrente walks into a jab.
Torrente misses the shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Oneal there.
Torrente bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Torrente tries to counter by closing the distance.
Oneal throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Torrente.
Nice defenses there by Oneal.
Oneal jabs at Torrente's body.
Oneal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oneal misses the shot to the body.
Torrente avoids the body shot from Oneal.
Torrente is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Torrente tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice cross by Torrente.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oneal lands a right hook to the body. #T1##CL#
Oneal moves into the clinch.#TD#
Oneal successfully pulls guard.
Oneal pulls Torrente in close to his closed guard and prevents Torrente from doing any damage or advancing position.
Torrente stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oneal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Oneal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oneal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Oneal being controlled here, momentarily.
Oneal pulls Torrente in to control the position. #T2#
Oneal 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#
Oneal is trying to control the action in half guard but Torrente is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Torrente wants to control but Oneal is keeping busy.
Oneal stalling. #SUB#
Oneal is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Torrente is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oneal in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Oneal is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Torrente blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oneal.
Oneal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Oneal is trying to control. Torrente wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Oneal prevents Torrente from standing back up.
Torrente is not content to let Oneal control the position.#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.
Torrente is looking for a sweep. Oneal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Torrente wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Torrente takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oneal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oneal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torrente.
Oneal misses with a hook.
Torrente steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Oneal.
Torrente fails in his attempt to clinch.
Torrente punishes Oneal's body with a nice straight punch.
Torrente slips under a jab from Oneal.
Torrente is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Torrente takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Torrente on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oneal. Torrente does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Oneal 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#
Oneal listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Torrente moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Torrente as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Torrente misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oneal content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Torrente prevents a body shot from Oneal.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Torrente just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oneal's brow.
Oneal avoids the elbow strike from Torrente, against the cage.
Torrente throws a punch but it's blocked by Oneal.
Oneal avoids a wild elbow strike from Torrente.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torrente misses with an elbow strike.
Oneal blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Oneal.
Oneal blocks an elbow strike.
Oneal blocks the elbow strike.
Torrente throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1##BC#
Oneal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mason Oneal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torrente fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oneal is looking to wear down Torrente with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Torrente tries to clinch up but Oneal circles away and keeps his distance.
Torrente avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oneal misses the jab.
Oneal keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice body punch from Oneal.
Torrente lunges at Oneal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oneal's hand.
Oneal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Torrente moves out of range of the strikes.
Oneal bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Torrente's head.
Torrente throws a sloppy body shot
and Oneal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oneal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torrente can do to turn this around?
Jab from Oneal.
Oneal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oneal swats away the attempt to clinch by Torrente.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Torrente.
Torrente is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Torrente uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oneal.
Oneal sets himself, and Torrente steps forward looking for the clinch! Oneal avoids it this time.
Torrente takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mason Oneal is winning the standup battle so far.
Torrente tries to clinch but Oneal is having none of it.
Oneal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Torrente.
Oneal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Torrente.
Torrente tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oneal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oneal is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Oneal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Torrente ducks under a wild hook from Oneal.
Victor Torrente Torrente is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Torrente misses with a wild body shot.
Torrente looks to land a right hand but Oneal moved out of range.#T3#
Torrente ducks under a wild hook from Oneal.
Oneal works Torrente's body with a nice hook.
Torrente ducks right into an uppercut from Oneal.
Nice defenses there by Torrente.
Nice shot by Oneal.
Oneal connects with a looping right hand.
Torrente tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oneal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Torrente as he jumps to the side.
Torrente tries to clinch but Oneal moves out of range. #CL#
Oneal moves into range and clinches up with Torrente.
Oneal pressing his opponent against the cage.
Oneal goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Oneal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oneal blocks an uppercut.
Oneal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Torrentes head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oneal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Torrente misses with the head strike.
Oneal dodges an elbow strike from Torrente.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Torrente.
Oneal tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Oneal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oneal lands a shoulder strike.
Oneal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Oneal.
Torrente tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oneal's elbow.
Oneal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Torrente lands a nice elbow.
Torrente has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Oneal seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Torrente can turn it around.
Oneal is working Torrente over against the cage.
Torrente is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oneal.
Torrente throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Torrente stops a takedown attempt from Oneal.
Oneal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Oneal dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Oneal misses the shot to the body.
Victor Torrente Torrente has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oneal cracks Torrente with an open hand slap.
Torrente bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oneal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oneal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#KD#
Oneal catches Torrente napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Torrente to the canvas! #ROC#Torrente is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oneal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Torrente is still in real trouble! Can Oneal finish him?
Oneal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torrente is keeping the position for now.
Torrente seems to have recovered his senses.
Torrente is trying to keep Oneal in close. #T1##SUB#
Oneal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oneal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oneal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Oneal pushing down on Torrente's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Oneal content to control rather than advance.
Oneal has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Oneal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Well, if Oneal 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.
Torrente tries to get to full guard but Oneal has control of the leg.
Oneal works his way into side control. #SUB#
Oneal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Torrente really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oneal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Torrente's face as Oneal controls the position. #T3#
Oneal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torrente keeps working.
Oneal sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Torrente is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oneal takes a little break here. Torrente wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Oneal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oneal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Oneal misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Oneal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #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#
Oneal wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Torrente, who protects the arm well.
Torrente wants to control but Oneal postures up.#SUB#
Oneal looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Torrente is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here as Oneal stalls from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Oneal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oneal 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Oneal!
Mason Oneal managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bloodbath MMA Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: SYN 1139 Kamara vs. Fook
Date: Feb 07, 2025

#R1#
Machado is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Chandler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Machado!
Chandler lands an elbow.
Chandler with the ground and pound but Machado regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Machado trying to control but Chandler postures up.
Ground and pound from Chandler.
Chandler throwing shots but Machado is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Chandler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chandler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Machado with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chandler working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Machado is not content to let Chandler control the position.
Chandler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machado defending well though.
Chandler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Machado controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Chandler throwing shots but Machado is blocking nicely.
Chandler drops an elbow to the side of Machado's head.
Chandler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Machado with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chandler throws a strike but Machado avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Machado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chandler looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Chandler works over Machado with some ground and pound from guard.
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 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.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Chandler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chandler throws a big elbow that misses.
Chandler distracts Machado with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving.
Machado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machado is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Machado wants to sweep here but Chandler controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Machado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chandler advances position into side control!
Machado is looking to reverse the position.
Chandler looks up at the clock and then as Machado takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chandler smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Chandler in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chandler lands a nice forearm strike.
Chandler wants to control but Machado is keeping him busy.
Chandler is trying to ground and pound but Machado uses the momentary lack of control by Chandler to regain half guard. #T4#
Chandler trying to control the action but Machado is working from the bottom.
Machado wants to control the action here but instead Chandler manages to pass to full mount!
Chandler lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Machado tries to lock up and control but Chandler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chandler connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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!
Chandler lands a big shot there that rocks Machado but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Machado wants to control but Chandler is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler lands a big elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Chandler 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#
Machado misses with a few strikes there.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Chandler dives in and scores a takedown into Machado's guard.
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?
Chandler stands up over Machado, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chandler landing with the ground and pound.
Chandler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chandler throws a big right hand that misses.
Chandler throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chandler lands a couple of digs.
Chandler throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Chandler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chandler is looking to work some ground and pound but Machado has wrist control.
Chandler trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chandler stays in close to Machado's body and controls the position.
Chandler preventing the sweep.
Chandler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chandler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Machado working a defensive guard here.
Chandler wants to control from the top but Machado keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machado working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Machado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chandler throws a big right hand that misses.
Chandler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chandler throwing strikes but missing.
Chandler lands a couple of digs.
Chandler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chandler pushing down on Machado's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Chandler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joey Chandler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chandler is trying to control the action in half guard but Machado is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chandler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chandler lands strikes from half guard.
Machado wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy.
Chandler trying to control the action but Machado is working from the bottom.
Chandler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chandler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Machado gets the takedown into side control.
Machado wants to control but Chandler is keeping him busy.
Chandler struggling a bit here.
Chandler gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler is looking to control Machado's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chandler avoid being mounted?
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#
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Joey Chandler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chandler moves out of range of the strikes.
Chandler with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Chandler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chandler.
Chandler blocks a leg kick.
Chandler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Machado slips under a jab from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt - Machado sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machado on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Chandler.
Chandler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.#TD#
Chandler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Machado wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Chandler is controlling the pace.
Machado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chandler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Chandler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Machado for as long as he can get away with.
Chandler's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wanderson Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Machado gets caught napping as Chandler dives in and scores a takedown. Machado manages to retain guard.
Machado pulls Chandler in close to prevent any damage.
Chandler sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Chandler tries to free his leg and advance position but Machado is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joey Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Machado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Danga de danga de dang - Machado scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Joey Chandler has been cut.
Machado misses with a straight right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chandler cracks Machado with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chandler tries for a takedown but Machado circles away easily
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice cross by Chandler.

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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SYN 1137 Sitsongrit vs. Khabib
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Widforss chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hug can pounce on him.
Hug misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Hug.
Hug scores with a leg kick.
Hug swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Widforss with the counter takedown but Hug avoids it easily.
Widforss lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hug. Widforss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hug has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Widforss. Those never looked like landing.
Widforss moves forwards but Hug connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hug throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Widforss throws a shot from downtown. Hug moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Widforss misses.
Widforss throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hug to counter with a crisp jab.
Hug lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Widforss decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hug keeping control of the position.
Hug is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Widforss looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hug slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Widforss controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Widforss wants to control from the top but Hug keeps moving. #SUB2#
Widforss drops back looking for a leg! Hug is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hug manages to kick Widforss off! Widforss jumps back into Hug's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hug bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Widforss's guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Hug got a little sloppy there for a moment and Widforss has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hug has managed to get both his arms back between Widforss's legs - danger averted.
Hug wanted to stand there but Widforss had control of the position.
Hug sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hug continues to stall.
Widforss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hug is looking to stand up but Widforss won't let him. #SUB2#
Widforss had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hug defends it easily.#SUB2#
Widforss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hug is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Widforss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hug showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Widforss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hug doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hug manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Hug controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Widforss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hug not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Widforss takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Widforss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hug swivels and escapes.
Hug lets loose with a powerful body kick. Widforss will feel that in the morning.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Hug.
Hug throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Widforss misses the shot to the body.
Widforss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hug.
Abel Hug is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Widforss tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Widforss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hug keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Widforss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hug.
Widforss checks a low kick from Hug.
Hug pivots, looking for a leg kick but Widforss is out of range and Hug settles back down.
Hug steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Widforss.
Widforss throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hug stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Widforss swings widly with a right hand
and Hug counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Widforss lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hug at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abel Hug dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Widforss moves away from the strike by Hug.
Widforss cracks Hug with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Widforss misses with a few strikes there.
Hug throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Widforss misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hug tries to score with a low kick but Widforss moves his leg out of the way.
Hug walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Widforss avoids the body shot from Hug.
Widforss misses with a combination
and Hug counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hug moves away from the strike by Widforss.
Widforss tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Widforss walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hug.
Widforss goes for a double leg but Hug avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hug continues to drive forward.
Widforss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hug. #T1#
Hug slips a jab and a cross from Widforss.
Hug walks into a stiff left hand from Widforss.
Hug lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Hug. No joy for Widforss on that attempt.
Abel Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Widforss takes a swing at Hug's ribcage but misses.
Hug lands with a shot to the body.
Hug feints and then cracks Widforss's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Widforss down.
Widforss takes one to the side of the head.
Hug looks to throw the jab but Widforss is out of range.
Widforss is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circling - Hug throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Widforss misses with the combination.
Widforss misses with an uppercut. Hug saw that one coming.
Hug walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Donk. Widforss catches Hug right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Widforss looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hug throws a leg kick but Widforss sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hug connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hug throws the kick towards the body but Widforss avoids it.
Widforss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Widforss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hug sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hug scores with a punch to the head.
Hug is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widforss can do to turn this around?
Hug takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Widforss misses with a looping right.
Widforss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hug chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hug ducks under a wild hook from Widforss.
Widforss tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hug defends well and Widforss ends up having to push Hug into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hug lands a head shot.#T3#
Widforss looks for a takedown but Hug sprawls well.
Widforss misses with a hook
and Hug counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Widforss. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Widforss.
Hug looks to land a body kick but Widforss moved away.
Widforss changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Widforss shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Hug is defending against the submission attempts here by Widforss.
Widforss trying to control from half guard but Hug is working away.
Hug makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hug.#T4#
Widforss is fighting to break Hug's control of his arms but Hug is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Widforss has gone for a leg lock! Hug slips out almost immediately though and dives into Widforss's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Widforss is looking to cinch up a triangle. Hug throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Widforss's body to avoid the submission. Widforss has instead reached around Hug's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Widforss arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyres Widforss!
Tyres Widforss managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Squirrel Sports Nutrition 🐿️, into his post fight interview.

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, ⚔️Conquest Nutrition⚔️ for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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