Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: FCL - 23
Date: Apr 17, 2024

#R1#
West misses with a low kick as Vann jumps back.
West getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
West fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
West throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
West's coach down at Doom\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on West's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
West turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vann shoots in looking for a takedown but West manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vann's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
West bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vann's head backwards.
West paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
West scores with a jab. Vann acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
West lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vann checks it well.
Vann drops down looking for a counter takedown but West sprawls and moves away.
Some wild striking there from West.
Vann throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
West scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vann in his tracks.
West avoids the head kick by Vann.
Vann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but West swivels and escapes.
West goes for a double leg but Vann avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vann continues to drive forward.
West is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
West slaps away a takedown attempt from Vann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Vann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vann is breathing heavily.#T1#
Vann looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
West connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice jab there from West.
West uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by West.
Jab from West.
Vann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around West's waist but West gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vann off to one side.
West 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.
Nice body punch from West.
Vann on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by West. West obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
West's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vann under the eye.
Vann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around West's waist but West gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vann off to one side.
Vann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
West feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vanns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
West is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vann had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Good shot there by West.
Vann looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheers as West lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vann doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
West scores with a jab to the head.
West bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vann dives in for a single leg takedown but West sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vann has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vann there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut there from West.
West scores with a shot to the body.
Vann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC2#Vann is rocked!
West with the inside leg kick.
Oh Vann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
West lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vann seems to have got his legs back now.
West connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vann momentarily.
Vann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As West looks to move away, Vann throws a big counter combo but West just gets out of the way.
West lands a head shot.
Vann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
West attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for West.
West's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and West duly obliges.
Vann shoots in but no luck this time.
West drops Vann with a straight right hand, right on the button! West follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George West!
George West was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: FCL - 22
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1##CL#
Walker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LeBlanc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LeBlanc tries to circle away but Walker has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land.
Walker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Walker lands a nice uppercut.
LeBlanc misses with a short punch on the inside.
LeBlanc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walker lands with a light punch inside.
LeBlanc tries to break free but Walker pushes him back against the cage.
Walker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Walker lands with a short shot to the head.
Walker lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by LeBlanc.
A nice left hand lands by Walker.
LeBlanc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walker gets through LeBlanc's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Walker lands a right hand. #T1#
Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#LeBlanc is rocked!
Walker working aggressively here.
LeBlanc is still on wobbly legs! Can Walker finish him?
Walker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walker working aggressively here.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but LeBlanc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker misses with some punches.
Walker working aggressively here.
Walker working aggressively here.
Walker misses with some punches.
Walker misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walker.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by LeBlanc.
LeBlanc can't find room to land a body shot as Walker controls the action.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but LeBlanc uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBlanc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LeBlanc blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walker digs a right hand into LeBlanc's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on LeBlanc's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but LeBlanc uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBlanc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside.
LeBlanc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land.
Walker misses with a punch on the inside.
Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by LeBlanc.
Walker swings wildly with an uppercut but LeBlanc uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBlanc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by LeBlanc.
Walker working aggressively here.
Walker misses with the head strike.
Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LeBlanc blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LeBlanc seems to have recovered his senses.
Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by LeBlanc.
Walker throws a head punch that misses.
LeBlanc misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
LeBlanc blocks an uppercut.
Walker misses with the head strike.
Walker scores with a nice hook to the head.
LeBlanc looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
LeBlanc is trying to force a seperation but Walker has the dominant position.
Walker lands a right hand.
Walker lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops LeBlanc to his knees! Walker keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brady Walker!
Brady Walker spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Strike! - Gunslingers
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Duke throws a shot from downtown. Skenojabitch moves away and avoids it.
Skenojabitch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duke.
Duke throws an off balance right hand
and Skenojabitch counters with a stiff right hand.
Duke has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Skenojabitch throws a right hand that misses
and Duke counters with a stiff right hand.
Duke throws a looping overhand right but Skenojabitch ducks down to avoid it.
Duke defending well as Skenojabitch loads up on a big left hand.
Skenojabitch scores with a hook.
Skenojabitch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Duke misses with a lunging right hand
and Skenojabitch counters with a straight right hand.
Duke throws a series of punches but Skenojabitch moves out of range.
Duke misses with a few strikes there.
Duke swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Skenojabitch.
Duke throws a shot from downtown. Skenojabitch moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Skenojabitch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skenojabitch misses with a looping left.
Duke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Skenojabitch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skenojabitch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skenojabitch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duke.#T1#
Duke connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Skenojabitch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skenojabitch scores with a leg kick.
Duke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Skenojabitch under the eye.
Duke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Skenojabitch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duke. Skenojabitch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skenojabitch is looking to counter punch.
Duke looks to throw the jab but Skenojabitch is out of range.
Duke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Skenojabitch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Duke scores with a hook.
Skenojabitch throws a right and a left that Duke avoids nicely.
Good exchange - Duke coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Skenojabitch missing with a left hand there. Duke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duke might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Skenojabitch tries to work over Duke's front leg with a kick but Duke checks it.
Duke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Skenojabitch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2#
Duke keeps the fight on the outside.
Skenojabitch throws a body kick that misses.
Skenojabitch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Duke.
Skenojabitch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duke scores with a jab. Skenojabitch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Duke throws a hook but Skenojabitch blocks it.
Duke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skenojabitch.
Duke throws the left hand but Skenojabitch avoids the punch easily.
Duke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skenojabitch.
Duke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skenojabitch moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duke. Skenojabitch does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skenojabitch misses the shot to the body.
Duke misses the shot to the body.
Skenojabitch stuns Duke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Duke thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Duke dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Skenojabitch. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skenojabitch.
Skenojabitch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Duke is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from Skenojabitch finds it's way through Duke's defenses.
Skenojabitch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Duke on the side of the head.
Skenojabitch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duke.
Duke lands a glancing blow to the side of Skenojabitch's head.
Duke missing with a left hand there. Skenojabitch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duke throws a shot from downtown. Skenojabitch moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Duke misses its intended target.
Duke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skenojabitch on the side of the head.
Duke misses with a hook
and Skenojabitch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duke takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
James Duke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skenojabitch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Skenojabitch scores with a nice strike.
Duke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skenojabitch moves away.
Skenojabitch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duke. #T1#
Duke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duke throws out a loose jab but Skenojabitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duke misses with a double jab
and Skenojabitch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skenojabitch misses with an uppercut.
Duke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skenojabitch slips under a jab from Duke.
James Duke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duke connects with a jab.
Skenojabitch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Skenojabitch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duke scores with a sloppy right hand. Skenojabitch should have avoided that one.
Skenojabitch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skenojabitch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duke scores with a sloppy right hand. Skenojabitch should have avoided that one.
Duke throws a lazy uppercut
and Skenojabitch counters with a nice uppercut.
Skenojabitch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Duke.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skenojabitch blocks a jab.
Skenojabitch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duke.
Duke throws out a loose jab but Skenojabitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Duke takes a swing at Skenojabitch's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Skenojabitch.
Duke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duke 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.
Skenojabitch throws a series of punches but Duke moves out of range.
As Skenojabitch backs off Duke throws a huge counter combo but Skenojabitch manages to avoid it all.
A slow jab from Skenojabitch misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from Duke.
A punch combination from Skenojabitch misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duke misses with a series of wild punches.
Skenojabitch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Duke 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#
Skenojabitch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Duke misses.
Skenojabitch defending well as Duke loads up on a big left hand.
Skenojabitch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skenojabitch misses with a looping right.
Nice jab there from Duke.
Duke lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Duke.
Duke scores with the left hand. Skenojabitch knows he should have avoided that one.
Duke misses with a hook. Skenojabitch ducked under it nicely.
Skenojabitch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Skenojabitch slips under a jab from Duke.
A nice combination there by Skenojabitch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skenojabitch misses with a hook.
Skenojabitch misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Skenojabitch. That's going to slow Duke down.
Duke lands the left hand.
Skenojabitch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Duke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skenojabitch.
Duke scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Skenojabitch throws a combination. Duke tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Skenojabitch, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Duke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skenojabitch looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Skenojabitch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dank Skenojabitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skenojabitch slips a jab from Duke.
Duke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Skenojabitch throws a jab but it's blocked by Duke.
Duke throws a right hand that misses
letting Skenojabitch counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duke catches Skenojabitch with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Skenojabitch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duke throws a poor cross that misses
and Skenojabitch counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
Skenojabitch slips a jab from Duke.
Skenojabitch throws the left hand but Duke avoids the punch easily.
Duke misses with a looping right.
Duke scores with a decent looking hook.
Skenojabitch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
James Duke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Skenojabitch avoids the body shot from Duke.
Skenojabitch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duke scores with the left hand. Skenojabitch knows he should have avoided that one.
Duke looks to score with a jab to the body but Skenojabitch is just out of range.
Skenojabitch misses with an uppercut.
Duke moves out of range of the strikes.
Duke misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duke misses with a straight left.
Skenojabitch misses the jab.
Skenojabitch moves out of range as Duke strikes.
A nice combination there by Duke.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Duke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Duke 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Duke!
James Duke decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SSKT April Fool's 2024
Date: Apr 01, 2024

#R1#
The crowd cheers as DeRozan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Canasta doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
DeRozan closes the distance and pushes Canasta back into the ropes.
Canasta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Canasta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short uppercut from Canasta.
A head punch on the inside from DeRozan fails to land.
Canasta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeRozan throws a punch but it's blocked by Canasta.
DeRozan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Canasta throws a punch but it's blocked by DeRozan.
DeRozan blocking some punches.
DeRozan is stalling here.
A right handed body shot lands from DeRozan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan blocks a body shot from Canasta.
DeRozan has Canasta pushed against the ropes.
Canasta scores with a nice hook to the head.
DeRozan throws a punch but it's blocked by Canasta.
DeRozan holding his opponent close, against the ropes. #T1#
DeRozan lands a left hand.
DeRozan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeRozan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Canasta blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Canasta.
DeRozan gets through Canasta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Canasta fails to land.
DeRozan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeRozan has a couple of punches blocked by Canasta.
DeRozan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canasta's elbow.
DeRozan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from DeRozan.
Canasta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeRozan misses with a punch to the body.
Canasta misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Canasta misses with the head strike.
Canasta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Canasta working aggressively here.
Canasta lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeRozan or not.
DeRozan looks winded!
Canasta misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeRozan takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Canasta.
Canasta tries to work over DeRozan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canasta working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Canasta misses with a body punch.
Canasta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeRozan's elbow.
Canasta can't break the clinch.
DeRozan misses with a body punch.
Canasta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Canasta struggles to land a body shot inside as DeRozan controls his hands.
Canasta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeRozan misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DeMar DeRozan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Canasta has DeRozan up against the ropes in a clinch.
DeRozan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
DeRozan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Canasta misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canasta.
DeRozan misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Canasta fails to land.
DeRozan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canastas head.
DeRozan leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A bit of stalling here from DeRozan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeRozan is looking to control Canasta's arms but Canasta gets an underhook and turns him. Now DeRozan has his back to the ropes.
DeRozan stalling in the clinch.
DeRozan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeRozan misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
DeRozan lands an uppercut.
DeMar DeRozan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Canasta misses with some punches.
DeRozan lands a body punch.
DeRozan taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeRozan.
DeRozan has Canasta pushed against the ropes.
DeRozan just leaning against Canasta, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by DeMar DeRozan.
Canasta throws a hook but DeRozan avoids it easily.
DeRozan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
DeRozan closes the distance and clinches.
DeRozan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Canasta up against the ropes.
DeRozan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Canasta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Canasta misses with the head strike.
A short right from Canasta.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Canasta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeRozan gets through Canasta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from DeRozan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canasta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeRozan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canasta misses with some punches.
Canasta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canasta swings wildly with an uppercut but DeRozan uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeRozan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Canasta lands a hook that snaps the head of DeRozan backwards.
DeRozan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Stalling in the clinch from DeRozan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Canasta.
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 Sam Canasta will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Canasta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
DeRozan closes the distance and clinches.
DeRozan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canastas head.
DeRozan is working Canasta over against the ropes.
DeRozan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Still in the clinch, Canasta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Canasta misses with a punch to the body.
Canasta throws a punch but it's blocked by DeRozan.
DeRozan leaning against his opponent.
DeRozan taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canasta tries a body shot but DeRozan blocks it.
Canasta blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from DeRozan.
Canasta tries to throw a body punch but DeRozan avoids it by throwing Canasta back against the ropes. #T1#
DeRozan working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from DeRozan fails to land.
Canasta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canasta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canasta misses with the head strike.
A short right from Canasta on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
DeRozan blocking some punches.
DeRozan lands a hook that snaps the head of Canasta backwards.
The referee calls for DeRozan to work.
DeRozan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Canasta can't find room to land a body shot as DeRozan controls the action.
Canasta blocks an uppercut.
Canasta lands with a left to the head. #T2#
DeRozan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Canasta has a couple of punches blocked by DeRozan.
DeRozan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeRozan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
DeRozan is trying to stall.
DeRozan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canasta lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeRozan is trying to stall.
DeRozan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canasta has a couple of punches blocked by DeRozan.
The referee calls for DeRozan to work.
DeRozan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Canasta tries a body shot but DeRozan blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DeMar DeRozan.
Well DeRozan 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: OFK 389 - Johnson Vs Bol
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Ekuoba ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Ekuoba blocks a head kick by Hall.
Ekuoba slips a jab from Hall.
Hall has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Ekuoba saw that one coming.
Ekuoba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ekuoba lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Charlie Hall has been cut.
Hall misses with a hook. Ekuoba ducked under it nicely.
Ekuoba scores with a decent looking hook.
Ekuoba has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Essien Ekuoba has been cut.
Ekuoba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Ekuoba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ekuoba throws a series of punches but Hall avoids them all with ease.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hall.
Ekuoba misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ekuoba looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range.
A big left from Hall misses.
Hall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekuoba throws a big shot that misses.
Hall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ekuoba connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hall scrambles back to his feet.
Hall lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T1#
A shot to the liver by Hall. Beautiful body shot.
Hall lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hall misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Hall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ekuoba doesn't seem phased though.
Ekuoba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hall is looking to chop away at Ekuoba's legs.
Ekuoba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hall gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ekuoba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Charlie Hall's cut even more.
Ekuoba misses with a wild combination.
Ekuoba misses with an uppercut.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ekuoba.
Hall defending well as Ekuoba loads up on a big left hand.
Ekuoba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hall looks for the body kick but Ekuoba saw that one coming.
Ekuoba dips to his left and cracks Hall with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekuoba dips to his left and cracks Hall with an uppercut!#CUT#The cut above Charlie Hall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ekuoba moves out of range as Hall throws a body kick.
Hall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ekuoba counters with a huge left! Hall is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ekuoba isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hall from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ekuoba!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Essien Ekuoba!

Event: GAMMA#1050 Kolla v William
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Good exchange - Omegon coming out on top.#TD#
Omegon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tonal napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tonal is trying to control Omegon 's posture but Omegon avoids it.
Tonal wants to get back to his feet but Omegon drags him back down.
Omegon working the ground and pound.
Tonal isn't going anywhere.
Tonal tries to improve position but can't.
Tonal prevents Omegon from moving into mount.
Tonal is not content to let Omegon control the position.
Omegon cracks Tonal with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tonal is looking for a sweep.
Tonal parries the strikes from Omegon easily there. Omegon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tonal to escape.
Omegon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tonal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Omegon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Omegon lands a nice forearm strike. #T1#
Tonal wants to control but Omegon postures up.
Tonal takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Omegon scoring with punches from side control. #ROC#Tonal is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Brabus Tonal has been cut.
Tonal pushes Omegon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Omegon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Tonal is still in real trouble! Can Omegon finish him?
A big shot lands for Omegon ! That's hurt Tonal! Will he recover? Omegon fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alpharuis Omegon !

Event: FCL - 17
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
West comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
West misses with a low kick as Steele jumps back.
West lands a jab.
Steele has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
West connects with a single shot there.
George West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele tries to clinch but West moves out of range.
Steele tries to clinch up.
West connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steele tries to clinch up.
West slips a jab and a cross from Steele.
West misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West throws a hook to the side of Steele's head but Steele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steele tries to clinch up.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
West's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and West duly obliges.
Steele walks into a jab.
West lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Steele definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
West connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steele momentarily.
West's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steele under the eye.
Steele takes one on the button.
Steele tries to clinch up.
Asa Steele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
West tries to keep at a distance but Steele has taken the fight into the clinch.
West's coach down at Doom\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on West's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC2#
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
West throws an off balance right hand
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Steele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as West throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Steele.
West shoots in but Steele avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Steele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steele, as that shot connected. #ROC#West is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West throws the left hand but Steele avoids the punch easily.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Steele finish him?
A jab lands there for West.
West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
West leaves his chin hanging out and Steele seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! West crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Asa Steele!

Event: DC 141 Savisto v Billingsly
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Leader listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGuffin throws an off balance right hand
and Leader cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuffin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuffin swings widly with a right hand
and Leader counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuffin misses with a lunging right hand
and Leader counters with a nice body shot.
Leader slips a jab from McGuffin.
Leader gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGuffin.
McGuffin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuffin checks a leg kick.
McGuffin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leader avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leader misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from McGuffin.
Jonesy McGuffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leader avoids the head kick by McGuffin.
Leader feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGuffins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuffin avoids the head kick by Leader.
McGuffin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leader throws out a loose jab but McGuffin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuffin misses with a head kick.
McGuffin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leader momentarily. #T1#
McGuffin lands with a good body shot.
McGuffin throws a big shot that misses.
Leader is looking to counter punch.
Leader moves away from the strike by McGuffin.
McGuffin shoots for a double leg takedown but Leader sprawls well. He's pushed McGuffin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leader uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuffin.
A thudding body kick lands there by McGuffin!
McGuffin throws a front kick aimed at Leader's knee but Leader avoids it well.
Leader slips a jab from McGuffin.
McGuffin loads up on a big right hand but Leader slips the punch.
As McGuffin backs away, Leader returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Leader tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been told by Leader's head coaches at Worn Leather MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGuffin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Leader ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuffin scores with a jab.
McGuffin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Leader lands a head shot.
McGuffin throws a lazy uppercut
and Leader counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuffin lands with a hook. Leader tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leader steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuffin.
Leader with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuffin to score with a decent uppercut.
McGuffin misses with a straight left.
Leader throwing a counter right hand but McGuffin manages to avoid it.
Leader ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leader takes a swing at McGuffin's ribcage but misses.
Leader moves away from the strike by McGuffin.
Leader throws a quick counter kick to the body but McGuffin avoids it.
Leader tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good standup being displayed there by McGuffin as he connects with a hook.
McGuffin misses with a double jab
and Leader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Leader lands a big head kick that sends McGuffin tumbling to the mat! Leader takes a step backwards and waves McGuffin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#McGuffin is rocked!
McGuffin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuffin is still on wobbly legs! Can Leader finish him?
Leader keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuffin.
McGuffin throws a lazy right hand but Leader sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leader throwing a counter right hand but McGuffin manages to avoid it.
McGuffin seems to have recovered his senses.
McGuffin connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Some wild striking there from McGuffin.
Leader throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuffin clobbers Leader with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leader swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leader looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGuffin with the inside leg kick.
McGuffin misses with a looping left.
Leader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuffin wants to counter with a clinch but Leader pushes him away.
McGuffin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McGuffin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGuffin misses with a hook.
McGuffin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Leader dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuffin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leader circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
McGuffin connects with the punch.
Donk. Leader catches McGuffin right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Leader blocks the leg kick.
Leader drops his hands momentarily and McGuffin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Leader scores with a leg kick.
McGuffin misses with an uppercut. Leader saw that one coming.
Leader moves forwards but McGuffin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McGuffin blocks a jab.
McGuffin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leader is fending him off so far but McGuffin persists. Nope, Leader circles away and we're back to standing.
A cross from Leader lands.
McGuffin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leader just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leader lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Leader lands a nice hook to McGuffin's body. McGuffin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuffin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Master Leader dominated that round.
That's time! Leader's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##KD#
Leader drops McGuffin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McGuffin looks back up at him and smiles so Leader waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Leader takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGuffin misses with an uppercut
and Leader counters with a left to the body.
McGuffin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leader connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from McGuffin is predictable there
and Leader counters with a crisp right that sends McGuffin to the canvas! Leader follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Master Leader!
Master Leader thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 13
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Ribeiro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Howie Travis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro moves out of range of the body kick from Travis.
Travis misses with a wild body shot.
Travis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Donk. Ribeiro catches Travis right on the button with a cross.
Travis throws a hook to the side of Ribeiro's head but Ribeiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Travis throws a body kick that misses.
Ribeiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Travis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Travis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ribeiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ribeiro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Travis finds it's way round the side to connect with Ribeiro's head.
Ribeiro tries to clinch but Travis is having none of it.
Travis misses with an uppercut. Ribeiro saw that one coming.
Ribeiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Ribeiro moves into range and clinches up with Travis.
Ribeiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Travis is trying to break the clinch but Ribeiro is controlling him.
Travis stops a takedown attempt from Ribeiro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ribeiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Travis avoids it.#BC2#
Travis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Travis misses. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Ribeiro as he connects with a hook.
Travis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ribeiro's head.
Ribeiro throws a head kick but Travis moves out of range.
Travis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Travis finds it's way through Ribeiro's defenses.
Travis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Ribeiro moves into the clinch.
Ribeiro misses with a knee to the head.
Travis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Travis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Travis throws a looping overhand right but Ribeiro ducks down to avoid it.
Ribeiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Travis is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Travis - just one landing.
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!
Travis scores with a nice right hand.
Travis misses with an uppercut. Ribeiro saw that one coming.
Travis throws the left hand but Ribeiro avoids the punch easily.
Travis throws a hook to the side of Ribeiro's head but Ribeiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Ribeiro there.
Travis scores with a hook to the body. Ribeiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Travis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Travis gets a clinch. #TD#
Ribeiro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ribeiro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ribeiro has a closed guard, preventing Travis from standing up.
Travis should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ribeiro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Travis wanted to stand there but Ribeiro had control of the position.
Ribeiro doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Travis is looking to stand up but Ribeiro won't let him. #T3#
Ribeiro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Travis's guard. #REVR#
Ribeiro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ribeiro postures up and lands a big shot to Travis's brow.
Travis wants to get back to his feet but Ribeiro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ribeiro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ribeiro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Travis's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ribeiro won't allow Travis to get back to his feet. #T4#
Ribeiro content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Travis is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Ribeiro has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Travis taps out instantly and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ashton Ribeiro!
Ashton Ribeiro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: NYF Fight Night 25
Date: Mar 22, 2024

#R1#
Adams throws a solid leg kick but Jacobson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Adams.
Jacobson scores with a nice strike.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Adams moves out of range as Jacobson strikes.
Jacobson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Jacobson lands a head shot.
Jacobson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacobson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown but Jacobson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jacobson is looking to counter punch.
Adams misses with a shot to the body
and Jacobson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jacobson 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.
Adams throws a wild body kick that Jacobson sees coming a mile off.
Adams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jacobson counters with a straight right hand.
Jacobson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobson misses with a straight left.
It looks like Jacobson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
Jacobson loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch.
Jacobson connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Jacobson misses. #T1#
Jacobson throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams.
Adams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
Simon Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams misses with a lunging right hand
and Jacobson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Jacobson misses its intended target.
Adams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jacobson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jacobson defends it nicely.
Adams throws a hook to the side of Jacobson's head but Jacobson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown but Jacobson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marshall Jacobson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Adams.
Jacobson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacobson misses with a hook.
Jacobson throws a hook to the side of Adams's head but Adams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacobson.
Adams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacobson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jacobson as he jumps to the side.
Jacobson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jacobson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adams has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Marshall Jacobson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adams.
Jacobson with a jab.
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adams just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams loads up on a big right hand but Jacobson slips the punch.
Jacobson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Adams throws the left hand but Jacobson avoids the punch easily.
Adams misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Adams rushes Jacobson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Jacobson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacobson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jacobson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacobson lands a right hook to the body.
Adams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jacobson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adams walks into a straight right hand from Jacobson.
Adams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacobson was well out of range. Poor timing from Adams.
Jacobson looks to land a combination but Adams avoids it well.
Jacobson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Jacobson misses with a hook.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.
Jacobson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobson.
Adams is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Adams tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jacobson defends well and Adams ends up having to push Jacobson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Adams jabs at Jacobson's body.
Jacobson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Jacobson misses the target.
Jacobson avoids the body shot from Adams.
Adams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacobson.
Adams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Jacobson misses its intended target.
Jacobson moves away from the strike by Adams.
Jacobson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Adams misses.
Jacobson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Adams.
Adams misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Adams throws an off balance right hand
letting Jacobson counter with a right hand.
Jacobson misses with a looping right.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jacobson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Adams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Adams takes a swing at Jacobson's ribcage but misses.
Jacobson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adams is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jacobson rather than just go for the knockout.
A big left from Jacobson misses.
Adams lands a slapping body shot.
Adams tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jacobson ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
Adams slips under a jab from Jacobson.
A big left from Jacobson misses.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Jacobson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jacobson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobson avoids the body shot from Adams.
Jacobson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jacobson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jacobson misses with a hook. Adams ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marshall Jacobson 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#
Jacobson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jacobson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jacobson's sensitive parts.
Adams throws a leg kick
and Jacobson counters with a nice uppercut.
Adams shoots in but no luck this time.
Jacobson is looking to counter punch.
Adams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jacobson swivels and escapes.
Jacobson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams.
Adams missing with a left hand there. Jacobson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adams staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Adams releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jacobson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacobson moves out of range as Adams strikes.
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobson.
Jacobson throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adams takes a swing at Jacobson's ribcage but misses.
Adams falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Jacobson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jacobson ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams lands with a hook. Jacobson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Adams.
Adams throws a shot to the body.
Adams throws a right hand that Jacobson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jacobson also avoids with ease.
Jacobson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jacobson fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Jacobson misses.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobson.
Adams slips a jab from Jacobson.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacobson moves away.
Adams throws a body punch but Jacobson moves out of range.
Adams looks to throw the jab but Jacobson is out of range.
Jacobson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adams.
Jacobson throws a lazy right hand but Adams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Jacobson misses.
Adams slips under a jab from Jacobson.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacobson throws out the jab.
Jacobson moves forwards but Adams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Adams swings for the body but Jacobson moves out of range.
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adams! But no joy.#T2#
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Jacobson.
Adams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some wild striking there from Jacobson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams slips a jab from Jacobson.
Adams scores with a hook to the body. Jacobson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jacobson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Adams.
Adams slips a straight right by Jacobson.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobson.
Adams throws a hook to the side of Jacobson's head but Jacobson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacobson lands a nice shot that snaps Adams's head back.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jacobson as he avoids it easily.
Marshall Jacobson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Adams.
Jacobson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams.
Jacobson misses with a hook.
Jacobson misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Jacobson misses its intended target.
Adams appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adams scores with a shot to the body.
Jacobson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adams. #T3#
Jacobson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Adams has time to react.
Adams staying out of range there.
A low kick from Adams misses
and Jacobson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jacobson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Adams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jacobson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Adams.
Adams dives in for a single leg takedown but Jacobson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jacobson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacobson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams.
Jacobson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adams throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Adams.
Adams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Adams misses with a lunging right hand
and Jacobson counters with a left and a right that stings Adams.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobson misses with a straight right.
Adams throws a body punch but Jacobson moves out of range.
Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobson manages to avoid it.
Adams misses with a left hand
and Jacobson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jacobson throws the left hand but Adams avoids the punch easily.
Jacobson scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Adams darts in looking for a takedown but Jacobson gets double underhooks and turns Adams into the cage.
Jacobson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adams swings for the body but Jacobson moves out of range.
Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobson manages to avoid it.
Jacobson throws a looping overhand right but Adams ducks down to avoid it.
Jacobson scores with a hook.
Jacobson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jacobson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marshall Jacobson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jacobson loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch.
Adams slips a straight right by Jacobson.
Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobson manages to avoid it.
Adams staying out of range there.
Adams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jacobson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jacobson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adams scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adams. Adams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Adams is rocked!
Jacobson moves in close and cracks Adams with a massive right hand! Adams, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Jacobson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marshall Jacobson!

Event: BE 6: Smithers vs Axelsen
Date: Mar 22, 2024

#R1#
Beneke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takanori appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Beneke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takanori thinks about the counter body kick.
Beneke with a nice calf kick.
Beneke shoots in looking for a takedown but Takanori manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beneke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beneke digs a good body shot into Takanori's ribs.
Beneke connects with a right hand. Takanori shakes it off.
Beneke throws a lazy uppercut
and Takanori counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Mark Beneke has been cut.
Beneke lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for Beneke. That snapped Takanori's head back.
Beneke misses with an uppercut
and Takanori counters with a right hand to the body.
Beneke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takanori under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beneke looks to score with a jab to the body but Takanori is just out of range.
Takanori appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Beneke throws an off balance right hand
and Takanori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Beneke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Takanori just misses with a punch to the body.
Beneke throws a body punch but Takanori moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Takanori misses the target.
Beneke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beneke throws a good cross that connects.
Beneke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takanori checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Beneke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takanori.
A shot to the liver by Beneke. Beautiful body shot.
Beneke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takanori is fending him off so far but Beneke persists. Nope, Takanori circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Beneke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beneke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takanori tries to avoid it but Beneke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takanori to the ground. Takanori escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beneke throws a nice looking combination but Takanori bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beneke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beneke.
Beneke closes the distance and clinches up with Takanori, looking for a takedown. Beneke pushes Takanori against the ropes but Takanori circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It seemed like Takanori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beneke moves out of range of the body kick from Takanori.
Beneke is looking to score with low kicks.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takanori but Takanori pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takanori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beneke.
Beneke shoots in looking for a takedown but Takanori manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beneke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Takanori appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Beneke scores with a three punch combo!
Takanori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Takanori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Takanori ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.#T3#
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Takanori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Takanori stuffs the takedown.
Takanori takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takanori was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Beneke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takanori counters with a right hand to the body.
Beneke throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takanori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beneke's corner calls for a 1-2. Beneke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beneke darts in looking for a takedown but Takanori gets double underhooks and turns Beneke into the ropes.
Takanori steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Takanori lands a good knee to the midsection. Beneke won't want to take too many of those.
Beneke is breathing heavily.
Takanori misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takanori. #TD#
Beneke manages to pull guard.
Takanori trying to control but Beneke is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Takanori drops back, looking for a kneebar! Beneke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Beneke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Beneke! #REVR##T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beneke in side control, throwing shots but Takanori defends.
Beneke working away.
Beneke in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Takanori struggling a bit here.
Beneke working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Beneke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Takanori is trying to control Beneke's posture but Beneke avoids it. #SUB#
Beneke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takanori has escaped the position, nice work there.
Beneke 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.
Takanori is trying to control Beneke's posture but Beneke avoids it. #SUB#
Beneke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beneke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T5##SUB#
Beneke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Takanori is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Beneke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Beneke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beneke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Takanori dodges the ground and pound from Beneke.#SUB#
Beneke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Takanori tries to improve position but can't. #T6##SUB#
Beneke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beneke in side control, throwing shots but Takanori defends. #SUB#
Beneke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beneke scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Beneke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takanori knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Beneke in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Takanori tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beneke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Beneke working the ground and pound but Takanori is defending the strikes.
Takanori tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Beneke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T7##SUB#
Beneke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takanori has escaped the position, nice work there.
Takanori wants to control but Beneke postures up.
Takanori is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Beneke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beneke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Beneke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Takanori is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Beneke tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Beneke has hold of Takanori's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Takanori tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Beneke cranks the arm and Takanori screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Takanori, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mark Beneke!
Mark Beneke was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: RSE 61: Hopeless
Date: Mar 20, 2024

#R1#
Banner misses with a hook. Creed ducked under it nicely.
Banner looks to land a right hand but Creed moved out of range.
Creed is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Banner.
Creed throws a good cross that connects.
Creed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Banner throws a series of punches but Creed moves out of range.
Creed thinks about countering with a body kick.
Creed throws a jab but it's blocked by Banner.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target. #KD#
Creed lands a big uppercut and Banner crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Banner looks OK. Creed waves Banner back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Bruce Banner has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Creed cracks a nice hook into Banner's ribs.
Creed lands with a shot to the body.
Creed throws a body shot but no joy.
Creed throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Banner looks winded!
Creed throws a head kick but Banner moves out of range.
Creed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #KD#
Creed cracks Banner with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Creed has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Banner to stand back up!#ROC#Banner is rocked!
Creed throws a quick head kick that knocks Banner silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Creed is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Apollo Creed !

Event: SSKT All The King's Men
Date: Mar 18, 2024

#R1#
Allen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Xiao throws a push kick but Allen slaps the foot to one side.
Allen lands with a straight right. Xiao didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Lin Xiao has been cut.#CL#
Allen takes the fight into the clinch.
Xiao is trying to break the clinch but Allen is controlling him.
Allen lands with a right to the head.
Allen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Allen lands a hook that snaps the head of Xiao backwards.
Xiao is trying to break the clinch but Allen has him pressed against the ropes. #BC2#
Xiao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Allen forces Xiao back against the ropes and clinches.
Xiao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Allen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Xiao backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Allen.
Allen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Xiao looks winded!
Allen lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Allen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Allen.
Allen scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Allen.
Allen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Allen lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Xiao is rocked!
Allen creates a bit of distance and cracks Xiao with a big uppercut! Xiao goes down! The referee pushes Allen away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Xiao make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Allen takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Xander Allen!
Xander Allen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: HRL70
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Hussin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nichols definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Nichols. That snapped Hussin's head back.
Nichols misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Hussin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hussin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Hussin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nichols sees it coming and defends easily.
Hussin controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Hussin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nichols doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hussin.
Nichols is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Nichols has hold of Hussin's hands but Hussin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hussin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hussin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hussin drops an elbow to the side of Nichols's head.
Hussin wants to control but Nichols is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hussin is working for a kimura but Nichols is defending it quite comfortably.
Hussin is keen to just control but Nichols is a slippery customer.
Nichols wants to get back to his feet.
Hussin is keen to just control but Nichols is a slippery customer.
Hussin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nichols has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hussin is working away from the top position though.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nichols keeping hold of Hussin's head, controlling as best he can.
Nichols looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nichols is refusing to be controlled, as Hussin sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nichols lands with a right hand.
Nichols scores with a jab. Hussin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hussin shoots in for a double leg but Nichols sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hussin shoots in but Nichols avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3#
Nichols thuds a left hand into Hussin's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nichols.
Nichols looks to land a combination. Hussin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Anwar Hussin has been cut.
Nichols throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hussin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hussin throwing strikes from guard but Nichols blocks nicely.
Hussin trying to control but Nichols is working from the bottom.
Hussin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nichols's head.
Nichols preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hussin landing with the ground and pound.
Nichols can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hussin controls the pace.#T4#
Nichols keeping moving, preventing Hussin from controlling successfully.
Hussin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hussin trying to control the position from guard on top but Nichols is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hussin throws a big right hand that misses.
Hussin stops Nichols from standing up.
Hussin stopping the sweep attempt from Nichols.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nichols wants to stand and escape but Hussin is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nichols connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Hussin drives through and clinches with Nichols against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nichols.
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 Paul Nichols will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anwar Hussin's cut.
That's time! Nichols's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nichols throws a one two combo.
Paul Nichols is winning the standup battle so far.
Nichols stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Hussin moves into the clinch.
Hussin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nichols lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hussin dodges an elbow strike from Nichols.
Nichols misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nichols tries to stall but Hussin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nichols lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD#
Nichols manages to pull guard.
Hussin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nichols's head.
Nichols working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hussin.
Hussin lands a couple of elbows.
Nichols knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hussin 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!
Hussin throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Hussin slips nicely into half guard.
Nichols tries to get to full guard but Hussin has control of the leg.
Hussin slips a nice elbow through Nichols's hands, connecting with Nichols's forehead.
Nichols on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nichols tries to get out of the position.
Nichols is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hussin scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hussin connects with a nice short shot to Nichols's temple.
Hussin prevents Nichols from standing back up.
Hussin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hussin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nichols's head.
Hussin prevents Nichols from standing back up. #T2#
Nichols is trying to get back to full guard.
Nichols has hold of Hussin's hands but Hussin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hussin throwing shots but Nichols is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hussin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hussin drops an elbow to the side of Nichols's head.
Hussin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nichols's head.
Still in half guard, Hussin seems content to control.
Hussin trying to control from half guard but Nichols is working away.
Hussin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hussin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nichols's head.
Hussin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Hussin working Nichols over with strikes.
Hussin working over Nichols with some ground and pound. Nichols looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hussin trying to control from half guard but Nichols is working away.
Hussin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hussin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hussin is keen to just control but Nichols is a slippery customer.
Hussin stalling.
Hussin slips a nice elbow through Nichols's hands, connecting with Nichols's forehead.
Well, if Hussin 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. #T4#
Hussin is nestled in close to Nichols, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nichols wants to control but Hussin is keeping busy.
Hussin throwing shots but Nichols is blocking nicely.
Hussin is nestled in close to Nichols, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hussin in particular looking to stall.
Hussin trying to control the action but Nichols is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nichols is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anwar Hussin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anwar Hussin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nichols scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nichols throws a right and a left that Hussin avoids nicely.
Hussin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hussin misses with a takedown
and Nichols cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nichols lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nichols's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nichols duly obliges.
Nichols cracks Hussin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Donk. Nichols catches Hussin right on the button with a cross.
Hussin shoots in but Nichols avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nichols throwing a counter right hand but Hussin manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nichols changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hussin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Hussin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Hussin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nichols was covering up waiting for the punch and Hussin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Anwar Hussin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hussin wants to control from the top but Nichols keeps moving.
Hussin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hussin slips nicely into half guard.
Hussin controlling the action here.
Hussin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hussin is trying to control the action in half guard but Nichols is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nichols is looking to escape.
Nichols trying to control here.
Nichols is not content to let Hussin control the position.
Hussin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hussin prevents Nichols from improving his position.
Nichols on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hussin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hussin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Hussin wants to take a breather but Nichols is having none of it.
Hussin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hussin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hussin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A low kick from Nichols is predictable there #TD2#
and Hussin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nichols!
Hussin tries to advance to mount but Nichols denies him.
Hussin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hussin cracks Nichols with a big right hand but Nichols just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The strikes coming from Hussin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hussin trying to control the position but Nichols is working away. #T4#
Hussin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nichols haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Hussin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nichols has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nichols managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hussin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Nichols showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nichols 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Nichols!
Paul Nichols 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: FCL - 15
Date: Mar 15, 2024

#R1#
Walker scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Walker takes the fight into the clinch.
Walker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Walker.
Shihsaidov looking to slow down the pace here.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walker lands a nice shot to the body.
Shihsaidov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shihsaidov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shihsaidov struggles to land a body shot inside as Walker controls his hands.
Walker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Walker scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker missing with knees to the body.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Shihsaidov.
Walker lands with a left to the head.
Shihsaidov avoiding damage.
Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by Shihsaidov. #T1#
Walker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shihsaidov backwards.
Shihsaidov blocks an uppercut.
Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov missing with knees to the body.
Walker lands a left hand.
Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by Shihsaidov.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Walker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by Shihsaidov.
Walker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by Shihsaidov.
Walker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A shot in the inside from Walker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shihsaidov.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Walker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shihsaidov is trying to maintain a safe position but Walker gets an underhook and turns Shihsaidov into the cage.
Walker lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Walker.
Walker tries to pull guard but Shihsaidov won't allow it.
Walker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shihsaidov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shihsaidov is looking to break free of the clinch but Walker has double underhooks.
Walker misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Walker fails to land.
Walker lands a right hand.
Walker lands a hook that snaps the head of Shihsaidov backwards.
A short uppercut from Walker.
Walker misses with a punch on the inside.
Shihsaidov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walker's elbow.
Walker working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walker.
Walker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Shihsaidov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Shihsaidov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shihsaidov is looking to break free of the clinch but Walker has double underhooks.
Walker throws a head punch that misses.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov blocking some punches.
Shihsaidov takes a shot to the head.
Walker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shihsaidov missing with knees to the body.
Walker misses with the head strike.
Shihsaidov wants to get back to striking at distance but Walker won't allow it.
Shihsaidov stalling in the clinch but Walker improves position.
Shihsaidov blocks an uppercut.
Shihsaidov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walker. #T4#
Walker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shihsaidov looking to slow down the pace here.
Walker is trying to pull guard but Shihsaidov has him pressed against the cage.
Walker misses with some punches.
Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by Shihsaidov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Walker.
Walker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walker throws a punch but it's blocked by Shihsaidov.
Walker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shihsaidov is trying to break free.
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walker working aggressively here.
Shihsaidov effectively controlling the action here.
Walker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Walker.
Walker misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Walker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shihsaidov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Walker wants to clinch up but Shihsaidov keeps it at a distance.
Walker tries to clinch up
and Shihsaidov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Walker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shihsaidov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Walker is looking to clinch.
Shihsaidov staying out of range there.
Walker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Walker throws out a powerful jab.
Tamryn Shihsaidov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shihsaidov swats away the attempt to clinch by Walker.
Shihsaidov misses with an uppercut.
Shihsaidov punishes Walker's body with a nice straight punch.
Walker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shihsaidov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brady Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shihsaidov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Walker to score with a decent uppercut.
Shihsaidov just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A left and a right from Shihsaidov both land. Nice combination.
Shihsaidov with a hook.
Shihsaidov looks to throw the jab but Walker is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Walker misses the target.
Shihsaidov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shihsaidov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walker moves away.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shihsaidov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shihsaidov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shihsaidov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shihsaidov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walker.
Shihsaidov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Walker looks to land a left hand but Shihsaidov moved out of range nicely.
Walker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tamryn Shihsaidov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shihsaidov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#Shihsaidov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Shihsaidov to the canvas! Shihsaidov doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Walker keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brady Walker!
Brady Walker 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: SUPREME 17
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Maron.
Maron slips a straight right by The Machine.
Maron throws an off balance right hand
and The Machine counters with a straight right hand.
Maron throws a hook but The Machine avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Maron. Beautiful body shot.
The Machine connects with a looping right hand.
The Machine scores with a jab to the head.
Maron throws a lazy right hand but The Machine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maron swings for the body but The Machine moves out of range.
The Machine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maron has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from The Machine finds it's way through Maron's defenses.
Maron uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Machine.
The Machine takes a swing at Maron's ribcage but misses.
Maron doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mike Maron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maron ducks under a wild hook from The Machine.
Maron takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Machine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maron gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maron tries to throw a body punch but The Machine avoids it by throwing Maron back against the cage.
Maron misses with the head strike. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maron.
The Machine misses with some punches.
The Machine misses with the head strike.
Maron swings wildly with an uppercut but The Machine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maron digs a right hand underneath The Machine's ribcage. The Machine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from The Machine on the inside.
The Machine misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Maron fails to land.
The Machine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maron working hard to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from The Machine.
The Machine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maron or not.
I was talking to The Machine's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Maron lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maron tries to break the clinch but The Machine is controlling the position.
The Machine can't find room to land a body shot as Maron controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from The Machine fails to land.
Maron blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Maron breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maron punishes The Machine's body with a nice straight punch.
Maron avoids the body shot from The Machine.
The Machine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maron moves away.
The Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but Maron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from The Machine. No joy for Maron on that attempt.
Maron avoids the body shot from The Machine.
Maron misses with a looping right.
Maron connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The Machine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maron doesn't seem bothered though.
Maron throws a shot to the body. #CL#
The Machine rushes Maron and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Machine can't find room to land a body shot as Maron controls the action.
Maron lands a body punch in the clinch.
Maron stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Machine is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Maron. #CUT2#It looks like Jacque MÃ©canicien The Machine has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maron.#BC2#
Maron breaks from the clinch.
Maron lands the left hand.
The Machine throws a lazy right hand but Maron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maron now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Maron lands a head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Machine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maron slips under a jab.
Maron has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maron there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Machine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jacque MÃ©canicien The Machine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
The Machine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maron.
The Machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maron slips a straight right by The Machine.
The Machine misses with a series of wild punches.
The Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but Maron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maron throws a body kick that misses
and The Machine counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maron shoots in for a takedown but The Machine shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Machine thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Machine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maron loads up on a big right hand but The Machine slips the punch.
The Machine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maron ducks under a wild hook from The Machine.
Maron throws a lazy right hand but The Machine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Machine.
Maron lands a body shot.
Maron lands a body shot.
A big left from Maron misses.
Maron with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maron. The Machine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maron cracks a nice hook into The Machine's ribs.
Maron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maron misses with a wild body shot.
Maron digs a good hook to The Machine's body.
Maron showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Machine. #CL2#
Maron has The Machine up against the cage in a clinch.
The Machine is working Maron over against the cage.#BC2#
Maron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maron missing with a left hand there. The Machine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maron moves away from the strike by The Machine.
Maron comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Machine doesn't manage to clinch there - Maron circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maron has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maron misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maron works The Machine's body with a nice hook.
Maron takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Machine tries to clinch up but Maron circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Maron will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacque MÃ©canicien The Machine's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
The Machine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maron is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The Machine rather than just go for the knockout.
Maron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Machine throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Maron misses.
Maron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Machine.#CL#
The Machine closes the distance and pushes Maron back into the cage.
Maron pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Maron tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Machine's elbow.
A short right from The Machine on the inside. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maron misses with a takedown attempt
and The Machine counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Machine throws a hook but Maron avoids it easily.
Nice shot by The Machine.
Maron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Machine was well out of range. Poor timing from Maron.
Maron lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Machine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maron misses with a straight left.
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!
Maron misses with a lunging right hand
and Maron takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Machine misses with a wild body shot.
The Machine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Machine lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Machine.#T1#
The Machine fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Machine moves away from the strike by Maron.
Nice body punch from Maron.
Maron doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The Machine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maron scores with a nice body kick.
Maron fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maron thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from The Machine. Maron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maron connects with a body shot that sends The Machine's belly button to the back.
The Machine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from The Machine misses.
The Machine throws a body punch but Maron moves out of range.
Maron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Machine.
The Machine throws a hook to the side of Maron's head but Maron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maron misses with a wild body shot.
The Machine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maron.
Maron scores with the left hand. The Machine knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Machine checks a leg kick nicely.
The Machine tries to clinch there but Maron circles away.
Maron throws out a counter right but The Machine avoids it with no problem.
Maron slips under a jab from The Machine.
Maron throws out a counter right but The Machine avoids it with no problem.#T2#
A jab from Maron does it's job there.
The Machine defending well as Maron loads up on a big left hand.
Maron throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Machine on the side of the head.
The Machine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maron lands with a cross.
Maron scores with a jab to the head.
The Machine swinging wildly here.
The Machine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good shot there by Maron.
Maron lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Machine at a distance.
The Machine misses with a body shot.
Maron bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Machine's head.
The Machine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Machine tries to clinch but Maron moves out of range.
Maron misses with a hook. The Machine ducked under it nicely.
Maron slips a straight right by The Machine.
Good exchange - Maron coming out on top.
Maron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from The Machine misses the target.#T3#
Maron throws a leg kick that misses.
Maron throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Machine on the side of the head.
The Machine throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The Machine slips under a jab.
Maron missing with a left hand there. The Machine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Machine throws an overhand right that lands on Maron's shoulder, as Maron tries to avoid the shot.
Maron throws out a counter right but The Machine avoids it with no problem.
Maron throws a lazy right hand but The Machine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Machine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Machine throwing a counter right hand but Maron manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from The Machine misses its intended target.
Good shot there by The Machine.#CL2#
Maron clinches up with The Machine and pushes him back against the cage.
Maron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Machine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maron backwards.
Maron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maron wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Machine has him pressed against the cage.
Maron has a couple of punches blocked by The Machine.
The Machine misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Maron.
Maron lands a left hand.
Mike Maron seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maron. #T4#
Maron throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Machines head. #ROC2#The Machine is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Machine takes a shot to the head.
Oh The Machine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Maron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maron tests The Machine's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Machine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Machine keeps control of Maron as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Maron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Machine seems to have got his legs back now.
Maron scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Machine throws a right hand that Maron ducks under and follows up with a left that Maron also avoids with ease.
The Machine avoids the body shot from Maron.
Maron comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Machine missing with a left hand there. Maron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maron lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Maron moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Maron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maron throws a body kick that misses.
Maron misses with a body kick.
The Machine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Maron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacque MÃ©canicien The Machine's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Maron throws a body punch but The Machine moves out of range.
Maron throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Machine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Machine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Machine misses with a double jab.
Maron drops his hands momentarily and The Machine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Machine misses with an uppercut. Maron saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Maron - just one landing.
The Machine scores with a hook to the body. Maron takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maron avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maron lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The Machine walks into a straight right hand from Maron.
Maron throws a right hand that misses
and The Machine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maron avoids the body shot from The Machine.
Maron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Machine.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Machine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Machine there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Machine scores with a hook.
A swing and a miss from The Machine.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Machine, as that shot connected.
Maron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Machine fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
The Machine throws a looping overhand right but Maron ducks down to avoid it.
Maron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Machine misses with a body shot.
Maron misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Maron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maron scores with a jab. The Machine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Machine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maron.
The Machine is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maron.
Maron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Machine was well out of range. Poor timing from Maron.
Maron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mike Maron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Machine swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Machine lands a body shot.
Maron takes a swing at The Machine's ribcage but misses.
The Machine moves out of range as Maron strikes.
The Machine lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maron backs up against the cage.
Maron misses with a looping left.
Maron connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maron lands a nice hook to The Machine's body. The Machine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maron fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Machine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from The Machine.#T2#
The Machine throws a shot from downtown. Maron moves away and avoids it.
Maron misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Maron.
Maron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Machine.
Maron throws a half hearted mid kick.
The Machine scores with a nice right hand.
Maron's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Machine under the eye.
Maron has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The Machine misses with the combination.
The Machine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maron.
The Machine ducks right into an uppercut from Maron.
Maron throws a shot from downtown. The Machine moves away and avoids it.
Maron ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Maron uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Machine.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maron! But no joy.
Maron pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Machine swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The Machine throws the left hand but Maron avoids the punch easily.
Maron takes one on the button.
The Machine looks to land a left hand but Maron moved out of range nicely.
The Machine slips a straight right by Maron.#T3#
Maron lands a head shot.
Maron lands a slapping body shot.
Maron throws a jab but it's blocked by The Machine.
The Machine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maron misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Machine sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Maron drives through and clinches with The Machine against the cage.
Maron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Machine blocking some punches.
Maron is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from The Machine fails to land.
The Machine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Machine throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Maron.
The Machine misses with a punch on the inside.
Maron misses with a body punch.
The Machine misses with some punches.
The Machine scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Machine misses with the head strike.
The Machine misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Machine misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Machine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Machine misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Maron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Machine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maron.
Maron looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Maron misses.
Nice cross by The Machine.
Mike Maron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maron works The Machine's body with a nice hook.
The Machine tries to clinch up.
Maron throws a body punch but The Machine moves out of range.
Maron misses with an uppercut. The Machine saw that one coming.#CL2#
Maron moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Machine scores with a shoulder strike.
The Machine blocking some punches.
The Machine has a couple of punches blocked by Maron.
Jacque MÃ©canicien The Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Machine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Machine.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Maron.
Well Maron 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Maron!
Mike Maron decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: NYF 57: Donal vs Dandrakulo
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Ahola tries to clinch but Ioannou moves away
and Ioannou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ioannou fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Ahola lands a stunning uppercut that sends Ioannou to the mat! #CUT2#It looks like Luke Ioannou has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Ahola escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Ioannou feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ahola wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ioannou manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Ahola tries to kick Ioannou off but Ioannou keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Ahola wants to improve his position but Ioannou is controlling well.
Ioannou thows a huge punch but Ahola dodges it nicely.
Ahola is trying to stand.
Ahola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ioannou.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ioannou is thwarting Ahola's attempts to control the position.
Ioannou not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ahola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ioannou.
Ahola wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahola is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luke Ioannou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL2#
Ahola rushes Ioannou and presses him up against the cage.
Ioannou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ioannou blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Ahola.
Ioannou is breathing heavily.
Ioannou misses with an elbow strike.
Ahola misses with an elbow strike.
Ioannou throws an elbow but it misses.
We've been informed that Ahola has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ahola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ioannou lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahola.
Ahola misses with some punches.
Ahola lands with a short shot to the head.
Ahola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahola lands a right hand.
Ioannou takes a shot to the head.
Ahola lands with a light punch inside.
Ioannou blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Ioannou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Ahola on the inside.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike.
Ahola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahola lands with a light punch inside.
Ioannou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahola misses with the head strike.
Ahola pushes Ioannou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ahola has a couple of punches blocked by Ioannou.
Ahola throws a punch but it's blocked by Ioannou.
Ahola swings wildly with an uppercut but Ioannou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ioannou takes a shot to the head.
Ahola swings wildly with an uppercut but Ioannou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ioannou blocks an uppercut.
Ahola working aggressively here.
Ioannou pushes off an throws an elbow but Ahola leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ahola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jouka Ahola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Ioannou's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ioannou gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Ahola gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jouka Ahola!
A very excited looking Jouka Ahola rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: GAMMA#1046 Wrecks v Fleximario
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Ndombele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ndombele walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cailean checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ndombele loads up on a big right hand but Cailean slips the punch.
Cailean scores with a three punch combo!
Ndombele has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ndombele throws a body shot but no joy.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cailean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ndombele.
A big right from Ndombele misses.
Ndombele lands with an uppercut that bounces Cailean off the cage and back into range.
Ndombele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cailean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ndombele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ndombele turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ndombele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick lands for Ndombele.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cailean ducks under a wild hook from Ndombele.#T1#
Ndombele misses the body punch
and Cailean counters with an outside leg kick.
Cailean gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ndombele throws a looping overhand right but Cailean ducks down to avoid it.
Ndombele throws a body shot but no joy.
Ndombele comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cailean throws a head kick that misses.
Cailean paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab from Ndombele.
Cailean staying out of range there.
Cailean throwing a counter right hand but Ndombele manages to avoid it.
Ndombele blocks the body kick.
Ndombele swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cailean keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ndombele.
Ndombele throws a shot to the body.
Cailean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ndombele.
Cailean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Cailean there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cailean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ndombele.
Ndombele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cailean.
Ndombele misses the body punch
enabling Cailean to counter with a crisp jab.
Cailean motions for Ndombele to come forward. Cailean throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ndombele misses with a left hand
enabling Cailean to counter with a crisp jab.
Ndombele darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ndombele fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Cailean misses the target.
Ndombele misses with a hook to the body
and Cailean counters with a stiff right hand.
Ndombele looks to score with a jab to the body but Cailean is just out of range.
Ndombele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cailean.
Cailean misses the shot to the body.
Ndombele now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Cailean's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ndombele connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cailean scrambles back to his feet.
Ndombele throws a lazy right hand but Cailean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cailean appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ndombele throws a shot from downtown. Cailean moves away and avoids it.
Cailean misses with a straight left.
We've been told by Cailean's head coaches at Tiaoali BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ndombele throws a body shot but no joy.
Ndombele lands a nice hook to Cailean's body. Cailean takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot by Cailean.
Cailean throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cailean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ndombele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away.
Ndombele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ndombele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cailean manages to avoid it.
Ndombele just misses with a punch to the body.
Ndombele just misses with a punch to the body.
Cailean is looking to counter punch.
Ndombele scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Nice shot by Ndombele.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ndombele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Ndombele misses its intended target.
Cailean throws a big counter combination but Ndombele scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ndombele blocks a jab.
Ndombele let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cailean staying out of range there.
Ndombele on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ndombele misses with an uppercut
and Ndombele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ndombele throws a looping overhand right but Cailean ducks down to avoid it.
Cailean was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cailean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ndombele throws a leg kick that misses.
Cailean jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Ndombele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ndombele looks to land a left hand but Cailean moved out of range nicely.
Cailean is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ndombele throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cailean takes one to the side of the head.
Ndombele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cailean.
As Ndombele looks to move away, Cailean throws a big counter combo but Ndombele just gets out of the way.
Ndombele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cailean doesn't seem bothered though.
Cailean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ndombele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ndombele now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A swing and a miss from Cailean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ndombele! But no joy.
No joy there for Ndombele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ndombele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ndombele misses with a left hand
and Cailean counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ndombele scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Cailean.
It looked like Cailean wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab by Ndombele.
Ndombele throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cailean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cailean throws a leg kick but Ndombele sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Ndombele throws an off balance right hand
and Cailean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ndombele throws a lazy right hand but Cailean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ndombele just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCailean.
Ndombele scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Cailean.
Ndombele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cailean.
It seemed like Ndombele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cailean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ndombele.
Ndombele connects with a looping right hand.
Ndombele misses with a body punch
and Cailean counters with a left to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ndombele, as that shot connected.
Ndombele blocks a jab.
It seemed like Ndombele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ndombele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cailean's sensitive parts.
Cailean misses with an uppercut. Ndombele saw that one coming.
Ndombele cracks Cailean with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Ndombele misses with a hook to the body
and Ndombele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Ndombele swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Cailean counter with a right hand.
Ndombele looks to score with a jab to the body but Cailean is just out of range.
Ndombele scores with a jab to the body.
Ndombele punishes Cailean's body with a nice straight punch.
Cailean misses with a few strikes there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Cailean might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ndombele takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ndombele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ndombele throws a body shot but no joy.
Ndombele misses the body punch
and Cailean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cailean looks to throw the jab but Ndombele is out of range.
Ndombele misses with a body shot.
Cailean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Ndombele misses the target.
Cailean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Ndombele clinches up with Cailean and pushes him back against the cage.
Ndombele misses with a punch to the body.
Ndombele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Ndombele - that landed with a thud.
Ndombele throws a head punch that misses.
Ndombele misses with a punch on the inside.
Ndombele working aggressively here.
Ndombele misses with a body punch.
Ndombele has a couple of punches blocked by Cailean.
Ndombele is leaning against Cailean and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Cailean breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Cailean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ndombele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Ndombele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cailean was well out of range. Poor timing from Ndombele.
Cailean moves out of range of the strikes.
Ndombele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ndombele lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cailean staying out of range there.
Cailean thinks about countering with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ndombele as he connects with a hook.
Cailean looks to score with a jab to the body but Ndombele is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cailean slips a straight right by Ndombele.
Ndombele misses with a right hand
and Cailean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Cailean.
Cailean takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ndombele throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mousa Ndombele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ndombele wants to clinch.
Ndombele just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCailean.
Ndombele takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ndombele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ndombele connects with a body shot that sends Cailean's belly button to the back.
Ndombele misses with a shot to the body
and Cailean counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cailean slips a jab from Ndombele.
Ndombele misses with a body shot
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ndombele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ndombele throws a lazy right hand but Cailean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cailean is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Ndombele looks to score with a jab to the body but Cailean is just out of range.
Cailean missing with a left hand there. Ndombele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ndombele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ndombele misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cailean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ndombele scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cailean doesn't seem bothered though.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ndombele darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ndombele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ndombele misses the jab.
As Ndombele looks to move away, Cailean throws a big counter combo but Ndombele just gets out of the way.
Ndombele looks to land a right hand but Cailean moved out of range.
Ndombele looks to land a right hand but Cailean moved out of range.
Ndombele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away.
Ndombele misses with a lunging right hand
and Cailean counters with a two punch combo.
Ndombele connects with a jab.
Axl Cailean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jab from Ndombele.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cailean fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ndombele. Cailean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cailean misses with a few strikes there.
Cailean defending well as Ndombele loads up on a big left hand.
Cailean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ndombele takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cailean lands a head kick!
Cailean lands a jab to the head.
Cailean feints and then cracks Ndombele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ndombele down.
Ndombele misses with a hook to the body
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Ndombele is rocked!
Cailean drops Ndombele with a big left hand! Ndombele is injured, injured bad! Cailean jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axl Cailean!

Event: SSKT Crowning Glory
Date: Mar 04, 2024

#R1#
Chai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Chai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chai lands with a right to the head.
Canasta can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Canasta backwards.
Canasta misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.
Canasta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Canasta backwards.
Chai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Canasta backwards.
Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Canasta is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Canasta with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Canasta looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Canasta get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dam Khao Chai!
A relieved looking Dam Khao Chai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SSKT Crowning Glory
Date: Mar 04, 2024

#R1#
Blanco misses with a hook
and Dathren counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Rolly Blanco has been cut.
Blanco throws a body punch but Dathren moves out of range.
Blanco throws a hook but Dathren blocks it.#CL#
Blanco moves into the clinch successfully.
Blanco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A body shot lands from Dathren.
Dathren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dathren connects with a knee to the head.
Dathren struggles to land a body shot inside as Blanco controls his hands.
Blanco tries to throw a body punch but Dathren avoids it by throwing Blanco back against the ropes.
Dathren throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blanco blocks it with crossed arms.
Blanco is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dathren tries to land a knee to the head but Blanco blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dathren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dathren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blanco.
Dathren is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blanco is defending well for now.
Dathren avoiding damage as Blanco throws knees to the body.
Blanco wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1#
Blanco wants to break free but Dathren has control.
A short left from Dathren.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dathren.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blanco.
Dathren misses with some punches.
Dathren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blanco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blanco wants to break free but Dathren has control.
Dathren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dathren misses with a knee strike.
Dathren keeps control of Blanco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Dathren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blanco wants to break free but Dathren has control.
Dathren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blanco backwards.
Dathren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dathren lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dathren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dathren scores a nice knee to the body.
Blanco is breathing heavily.#T2#
Dathren throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Dathren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dathren looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blanco avoiding damage as Dathren throws knees to the body.
Dathren scores with a shoulder strike.
Dathren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dathren.
Dathren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blanco backwards.
Dathren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blanco or not.
A short left from Dathren.
Dathren presses Blanco against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dathren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dathren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Dathren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Dathren.
Dathren gets through Blanco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Blanco is rocked!
Dathren misses with the head strike.
Oh Blanco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dathren jerks Blanco to the side and lands a massive knee to the head that knocks him out cold! Blanco's lifeless body is proped up only by the ropes. Dathren steps back, hand raised, as the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Serul Dathren!
A very excited looking Serul Dathren 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: FCL - 11
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
West fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kovacs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick from West misses
and Kovacs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
West moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kovacs misses the shot to the body.
West smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
West on the wrong end of a nice hook.
West's coach down at Doom\'s Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on West's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
West keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kovacs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
West looks to land a body kick but Kovacs moved away.
Kovacs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice cross by Kovacs.
Nice jab there from West.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West scores with a jab.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
West misses with the combination.
Kovacs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
West looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Kovacs misses.
West feints the counter takedown.
West cracks Kovacs with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
West scores with a decent looking hook.
Kovacs misses with a wild body shot.
West connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kovacs's hands.
West has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from West there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#West is rocked!
West fails in his attempt to clinch.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovacs finish him?
West lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kovacs moves out of range of the strikes.
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kovacs lands an uppercut out of nowhere! West falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kovacs dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Attila Kovacs!
During a confident post fight interview, Attila Kovacs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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