Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 207
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Jovanovic misses with a straight left.
Jovanovic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jovanovic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sartre 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.
Sartre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jovanovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jovanovic throws a counter high kick but Sartre was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jovanovic throws an off balance right hand
and Sartre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jovanovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Sartre manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jovanovic on his heels. He'll look to pass Jovanovic's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Sartre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jovanovic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sartre has managed to get both his arms back between Jovanovic's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Sartre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sartre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jovanovic pulls Sartre in to control the position. #T1#
Sartre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sartre is pushing down on Jovanovic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jovanovic is fighting to maintain full guard but Sartre has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sartre trying to control from Jovanovic's half guard. Jovanovic has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jovanovic keeping moving, preventing Sartre from controlling successfully.
Sartre is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sartre tries to free his leg and advance position but Jovanovic is retaining full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sartre trying to control the position from guard on top but Jovanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sartre trying to move into half guard but instead Jovanovic has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Jovanovic stopping the sweep attempt from Sartre.
Sartre wants to control the position but Jovanovic says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sartre wants to get back to full guard.
Jovanovic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sartre defending well though. #T3#
Sartre is looking for a sweep. Jovanovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sartre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jovanovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sartre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jovanovic's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Jovanovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sartre is aware though and is defending well.
Sartre trying to control the position from guard on top but Jovanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sartre forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Jovanovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sartre.
Sartre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jovanovic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Sartre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jovanovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sartre.
Sartre trying to control the action but Jovanovic is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
Sartre is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jovanovic is in trouble now - Sartre has advanced to mount!
Jovanovic regains half guard.#T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jovanovic is trying to maintain the position but Sartre is very close to passing his half guard.
Jovanovic is looking for a sweep. Sartre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jovanovic works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Jovanovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sartre is pushing down on Jovanovic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jovanovic is fighting to maintain full guard but Sartre has managed to sneak the leg through.#T7##SUB#
Jovanovic actively working from the bottom here.
Sartre is trying to control. Jovanovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jovanovic tries to get to full guard but Sartre has control of the leg.
Sartre trying to pass the guard but Jovanovic defending well.
Jovanovic is trying to maintain the position but Sartre is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sartre lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sartre connects with a solid leg kick.
Sartre misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Jovanovic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Sartre kicks off Jovanovic and gets to his feet.
Jovanovic lands with a nice combination. Sartre backs away looking to recover.
Good shot there by Sartre.#TD2#
Jovanovic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sartre to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sartre trying to control but Jovanovic is working from the bottom. #T9#
Jovanovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Sartre drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jovanovic dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Jovanovic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jovanovic trying to control but Sartre is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholas Sartre dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jovanovic throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Sartre counters with a shoot takedown. Jovanovic fights it but they end up in guard.
Jovanovic trying to control the position.
Jovanovic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sartre is trying to maintain the position but Jovanovic is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sartre is refusing to be controlled, as Jovanovic sits in half guard.
Sartre wants to control but Jovanovic is keeping busy. #T1#
Sartre wants to improve his position but Jovanovic is controlling well.
Jovanovic wants to control but Sartre is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Sartre looking for submissions off his back.
Jovanovic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Sartre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jovanovic pulls his head out easily.
Sartre wants to improve his position but Jovanovic is controlling well.
Sartre trying to control but Jovanovic postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Sartre looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jovanovic pushes past his half guard into mount!
Jovanovic looking to finish Sartre with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sartre!#T3#
Sartre is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jovanovic with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Jovanovic is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sartre to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sartre shrugs it off.
Sartre tries to lock up and control but Jovanovic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jovanovic trying to control but Sartre is having none of it.
Jovanovic prevents Sartre from getting the reversal.#T4#
Sartre wants to control but Jovanovic is having none of it.
Sartre regains half guard.
Sartre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jovanovic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jovanovic's back!#T5#
Jovanovic covering up well under a series of strikes from Sartre.
Jovanovic tries to roll but Sartre sticks to his back.
Jovanovic tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sartre tries to control but Jovanovic wriggling away.
Sartre wants to control the action but instead Jovanovic gets a body lock and reverses into Sartre's guard! Nice work!
Jovanovic scoring with punches to the head and body. #T6##ES2#
Sartre scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Jovanovic throws a lazy body kick
and Sartre counters with a nice uppercut.
Sartre defending well as Jovanovic loads up on a big left hand.
Sartre with the inside leg kick.
Jovanovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jovanovic with a poor takedown
and Sartre counters with a series of strikes. Jovanovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sartre throws a shot from downtown. Jovanovic moves away and avoids it.#T7#
Jovanovic connects with a crisp jab.
Sartre has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jovanovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sartre.
Jovanovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nicholas Sartre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sartre misses with a left hand
enabling Jovanovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic misses with a hook. Sartre ducked under it nicely.
Sartre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sartre tries to land a leg kick but Jovanovic saw it coming and moves away.
Jovanovic takes a swing at Sartre's ribcage but misses.
Jovanovic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sartre counters with a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sartre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T8#
Jovanovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sartre was well out of range. Poor timing from Jovanovic.
Sartre tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jovanovic lands a jab to the nose.
Sartre missing with a left hand there. Jovanovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sartre looks to land a body kick but Jovanovic moved away.
Jovanovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sartre avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gavrilo Jovanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sartre scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T9#
Sartre thuds his right hand into Jovanovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sartre takes one on the button.#CUT#It looks like Nicholas Sartre has been cut.
Sartre misses the jab.
Jovanovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sartre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sartre throws a looping overhand right but Jovanovic ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sartre with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sartre throws a lazy head kick
and Jovanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nicholas Sartre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nicholas Sartre's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sartre lands a leg kick that knocks Jovanovic off balance momentarily.
Jovanovic misses with a double jab.
Nice straight punches there by Jovanovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jovanovic.
Sartre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jovanovic. #TD#
Jovanovic shoots in and bounces Sartre off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sartre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sartre has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jovanovic is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sartre.#T1#
Sartre isn't going anywhere.
Sartre is looking for a sweep.
Jovanovic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sartre wants to control but Jovanovic postures up.
Jovanovic has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sartre is looking to improve his position but Jovanovic isn't that keen on the idea.
Nicholas Sartre has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jovanovic looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jovanovic landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sartre tries to reverse the position but Jovanovic maintains control.#T3#
Sartre tries to hold on but Jovanovic pushes him away.
Sartre trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jovanovic lands with some strikes.
Jovanovic prevents Sartre from getting the reversal.#T4#
Sartre in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jovanovic unloading with bombs!#ROC#Sartre is rocked!
Jovanovic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jovanovic avoids the attempt from Sartre to control.
Jovanovic with shots to the head and body - Sartre looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gavrilo Jovanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sartre is still in real trouble! Can Jovanovic finish him?#T5#
Jovanovic lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sartre is desperately trying to improve his position but Jovanovic has a good base and remains in mount.
Jovanovic unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Sartre wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Jovanovic celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gavrilo Jovanovic!
A very excited looking Gavrilo Jovanovic 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: GAMMA#1142 Young v Wang
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Almunecar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karokaro on the side of the head.
Almunecar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Alcide Almunecar has been cut.
Almunecar thumps Karokaro with a low kick.
A big right from Karokaro misses.
Almunecar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Almunecar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Karokaro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice cross by Almunecar.
The crowd cheers as Almunecar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karokaro doesn't seem phased though.
Almunecar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Almunecar lands with a cross.
Almunecar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Karokaro moves away from the strike by Almunecar.
Almunecar with a nice calf kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Almunecar finds it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karokaro. #T1#
Almunecar walks into a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Karokaro. Those never looked like landing.
Almunecar misses with a hook
and Karokaro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Almunecar's knee momentarily.
Karokaro tries a head kick but it misses.
Almunecar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Karokaro misses with an uppercut. Almunecar saw that one coming.
Almunecar throws a leg kick but Karokaro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Almunecar tries to land a leg kick but Karokaro saw it coming and moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Karokaro.
Almunecar throws a body punch but Karokaro moves out of range. #T2#
Almunecar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karokaro throws a sloppy head kick and Almunecar moves out of range easily.
Karokaro throws a lazy right hand but Almunecar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karokaro swings widly with a right hand
and Almunecar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Karokaro falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Almunecar to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Almunecar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karokaro misses with a low kick.
Karokaro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karokaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Almunecar scores with a body shot.
Roberto Karokaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Almunecar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Karokaro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Almunecar throws a leg kick which misses Karokaro's front leg but catches the back leg as Karokaro tries to avoid it.
Karokaro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Karokaro throws a low kick but Almunecar moves out of range easily.
Karokaro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Almunecar checks a leg kick.
Almunecar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Almunecar throws a shot to the body.
Karokaro throws a nice looking combination but Almunecar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Almunecar slips a jab from Karokaro.
Almunecar connects with the punch.#T4#
Karokaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karokaro looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Karokaro avoids the head kick by Almunecar.
Karokaro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Almunecar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karokaro throws an overhand right that lands on Almunecar's shoulder, as Almunecar tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almunecar lands an overhand right.
Almunecar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Karokaro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karokaro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Karokaro checks a low kick from Almunecar.
Almunecar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Alcide Almunecar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alcide Almunecar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Almunecar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karokaro manages to avoid it.
Karokaro slips a straight right by Almunecar.
Almunecar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karokaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Almunecar slips a jab and a cross from Karokaro.
Almunecar misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karokaro! But no joy.
Almunecar lands with a good body shot.
Almunecar scores with a hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Karokaro might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Almunecar has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almunecar throws a leg kick that misses.
Almunecar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karokaro throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Almunecar counter with a right hand. #T1#
Almunecar tries to score with a low kick but Karokaro moves his leg out of the way.
Karokaro is looking for the big counter here.
Karokaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Almunecar.
Karokaro walks into a left hand.
Karokaro throws an overhand right that lands on Almunecar's shoulder, as Almunecar tries to avoid the shot.
Karokaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almunecar.
Almunecar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karokaro manages to avoid it.
Karokaro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karokaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karokaro is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Almunecar, as that shot connected.
A leg kick checked by Almunecar.#T2#
Almunecar scores with a jab to the body.
Karokaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Almunecar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Karokaro lands a right hook to the body.
Almunecar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karokaro at a distance.
Almunecar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Almunecar misses with a hook to the body
and Karokaro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Karokaro motions for Almunecar to come forward. Karokaro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Almunecar lands a nice shot that snaps Karokaro's head back.
Karokaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karokaro misses with the combination. #T3#
Almunecar connects with a body shot that sends Karokaro's belly button to the back.
A nice leg kick from Karokaro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karokaro lands a slapping body shot.
Almunecar scoring well with a low kick there.
Almunecar connects with an inside leg kick.
Karokaro misses with a head kick.
Karokaro checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Almunecar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karokaro doesn't seem phased though.
Almunecar moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
That kick from Almunecar tenderised Karokaro's leg. Karokaro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Almunecar scores with a nice strike.
Karokaro blocks a jab.
Almunecar tries to land a body kick
enabling Karokaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Karokaro.
Almunecar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Karokaro misses with a low kick.
Almunecar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karokaro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Almunecar tries to score with a low kick but Karokaro moves his leg out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from Karokaro. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alcide Almunecar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alcide Almunecar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Karokaro throws a head kick but Almunecar moves out of range.
Karokaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Almunecar.
Almunecar dips to his left and cracks Karokaro with an uppercut!
Almunecar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karokaro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Almunecar finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Karokaro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Almunecar is looking to counter punch.
Karokaro throws a combination that misses
and Almunecar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Almunecar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karokaro can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karokaro. Almunecar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Almunecar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Almunecar misses with a looping right.
Almunecar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alcide Almunecar is winning the standup battle so far.
Almunecar feints and then cracks Karokaro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karokaro down. #T1#
Almunecar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Karokaro in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Karokaro throws a lazy head kick
and Almunecar counters with an inside leg kick.
Karokaro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Almunecar lands a jab to the head.
Almunecar throws a low kick but Karokaro avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Karokaro blocks the leg kick.
Almunecar connects with a solid leg kick.
Karokaro lands with a slapping head kick.
Karokaro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Almunecar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Almunecar defending well as Karokaro loads up on a big left hand.
Alcide Almunecar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Almunecar connects with a leg kick.
Karokaro tries a low kick but Almunecar avoids it.
Karokaro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Almunecars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Roberto Karokaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karokaro moves out of range of the leg kick from Almunecar.
Karokaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Almunecar.
Karokaro throws a counter combo.
Karokaro throws a head kick that misses.
Karokaro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karokaro throws a low kick but Almunecar moves out of range easily.
Karokaro throws a jab when Almunecar was well out of range.
Karokaro swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Almunecar counter with a right hand. #T3#
Almunecar misses with a low kick.
Karokaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Almunecar.
Almunecar slips under a jab from Karokaro.
Karokaro fails to land with a series of punches.
Karokaro connects with an inside leg kick.
Almunecar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karokaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Almunecar.
Karokaro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Almunecar with a body shot.
Almunecar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karokaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Almunecar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Karokaro's knee momentarily.
Almunecar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Almunecar slips a jab from Karokaro.
It looked like Almunecar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roberto Karokaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Karokaro throws a jab but it's blocked by Almunecar.
It looked like Almunecar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Almunecar pushes Karokaro away with a front kick.
Karokaro misses with a lunging right hand
and Almunecar counters with a stiff right hand.
Almunecar dips to his left and cracks Karokaro with an uppercut!
Karokaro throws an overhand right that lands on Almunecar's shoulder, as Almunecar tries to avoid the shot.
Almunecar throws a leg kick which misses Karokaro's front leg but catches the back leg as Karokaro tries to avoid it.
Almunecar scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almunecar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karokaro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karokaro misses with a body shot.
Almunecar throws a body shot but no joy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Buddha vs Noeigati
Date: Feb 23, 2025

#R1#
Noeigati missing with a left hand there. Buddha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buddha lands a jab.
Noeigati ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Buddha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Noeigati ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noeigati misses with a body shot.
Buddha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Noeigati throws a lazy right hand but Buddha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buddha throws a predictable looking body shot
and Noeigati counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Samson Buddha has been cut.
Buddha throws a head kick that misses.
Noeigati doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Buddha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buddha.
Buddha has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Noeigati drops his hands momentarily and Buddha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Noeigati misses with a looping right.
Noeigati tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Noeigati.
Noeigati has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Buddha finds it's way round the side to connect with Noeigati's head.
Buddha scoring well with a low kick there.
Noeigati takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice shot lands for Buddha.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noeigati stuffs the takedown attempt from Buddha. Buddha gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Buddha throws a hook to the side of Noeigati's head but Noeigati sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Noeigati releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Noeigati blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Noeigati releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Buddha lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Noeigati has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Noeigati and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Noeigati now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Noeigati scores with a jab to the head.
Benjamin Noeigati is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buddha tries to land a leg kick but Noeigati saw it coming and moves away.
Noeigati throws out a counter right but Buddha avoids it with no problem.
Buddha cracks Noeigati with an open hand slap.
Buddha connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Noeigati throws a shot to the body.
Noeigati defending well as Buddha loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Noeigati misses.
Noeigati jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buddha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Buddha misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Buddha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noeigati throws a shot to the body.
Buddha works Noeigati's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Buddha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samson Buddha's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Buddha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Noeigati swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Buddha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Noeigati doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buddha.
Noeigati throws out a counter right but Buddha avoids it with no problem.
Buddha swings for the body but Noeigati moves out of range.
A nice side step and Noeigati releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha scores with a body shot.
Noeigati loads up on a big right hand but Buddha slips the punch.
Buddha lands with a kick to the ribs.
Buddha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noeigati can do to turn this around?#T1#
Buddha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Noeigati now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Buddha defending well as Noeigati loads up on a big left hand.
Buddha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Samson Buddha is winning the standup battle so far.
Buddha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Noeigati gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Noeigati throws a lazy uppercut
and Noeigati takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noeigati throws a jab but it's blocked by Buddha.
A quick step to the side and Buddha tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buddha misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Noeigati on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Buddha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Noeigati has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Buddha throws a leg kick that is checked
and Noeigati counters with a stiff right hand.
Buddha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Buddha catches Noeigati right on the button with a cross.
A lazy left from Buddha finds it's target.#TD#
Buddha fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Noeigati to the ground. Buddha is now in Noeigati's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noeigati has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Buddha cracks Noeigati with a solid left hand.#T3#
Noeigati preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Buddha 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.
Noeigati wants to get back to his feet but Buddha is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Buddha won't allow Noeigati to sweep him here.
Noeigati pulls Buddha in close to his closed guard and prevents Buddha from doing any damage or advancing position.
Buddha won't allow Noeigati to sweep him here.
Buddha trying to control the position from guard on top but Noeigati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buddha won't allow Noeigati to sweep him here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Buddha wants to control from the top but Noeigati keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jab, jab by Buddha - just one landing.
Buddha throws a lazy uppercut
and Noeigati counters with a straight right hand.
Buddha connects with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buddha thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Noeigati if he has to take too many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Buddha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samson Buddha's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Noeigati throws out a loose jab but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noeigati takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Noeigati scores with a hook.
Noeigati slips under a jab.
No joy there for Noeigati, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha throws a leg kick but Noeigati sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noeigati! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Noeigati.
Noeigati misses with a looping right.#T1#
Noeigati uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buddha.
Noeigati appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Buddha digs a good body shot into Noeigati's ribs.
Samson Buddha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddha lands a body shot.
Buddha misses with a looping right.
Noeigati throws a hook but Buddha avoids it easily.
Buddha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Noeigati misses with a straight left.
Buddha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Buddha misses with an uppercut
and Noeigati counters with a nice uppercut.
Buddha walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Noeigati checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Buddha ducks under a wild hook from Noeigati.
Noeigati blocks a jab.
Noeigati doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Buddha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Noeigati let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Buddha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Noeigati.#T3#
Noeigati keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Buddha. That's going to slow Noeigati down.
Buddha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Noeigati on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Buddha throws a low kick but Noeigati avoids it.
It seemed like Noeigati was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Buddha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Buddha tried to score with a low kick but Noeigati checks it.
A little jabbing left from Noeigati on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Buddha is looking to score with low kicks.#T4#
Buddha fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Noeigati on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Noeigati.
Noeigati is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buddha.
Buddha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Buddha fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Buddha clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Samson Buddha's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Noeigati throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buddha tries to land a front kick but Noeigati steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Buddha throws a sloppy head kick and Noeigati moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noeigati! But no joy.
Buddha misses with an uppercut. Noeigati saw that one coming.
Noeigati keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Noeigati on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Noeigati counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Buddha fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noeigati! But no joy.#T1#
Buddha throws a lazy uppercut
and Noeigati counters with a right hand to the body.
Noeigati throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Buddha's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Noeigati dives in looking to finish as Buddha flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Noeigati's strikes! Noeigati is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Buddha's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Buddha was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Noeigati!
Benjamin Noeigati is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Benjamin Noeigati thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 1146 Hohenthal vs. Farman
Date: Feb 23, 2025

#R1#
A shot to the body from Turtle misses
and Belmond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belmond has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL2#
Turtle has Belmond up against the cage in a clinch.
Belmond has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Turtle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Belmond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC#
Belmond breaks the clinch.
Turtle avoids the body shot from Belmond.
A jab from Turtle misses.
Belmond scores with a sloppy right hand. Turtle should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmond throws a leg kick but Turtle checks it.
Jab, jab by Belmond - just one landing.
Turtle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Itziar Belmond has been cut.#T1#
Belmond swings widly with a right hand
and Turtle counters with a stiff right hand.
Turtle throws a head kick but Belmond moves out of range.
Belmond sizes up Turtle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Belmond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belmond went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Belmond lands a right hook to the body.
Belmond staying out of range there.
Belmond throws a big shot that misses.
Turtle misses with a straight left.
Belmond bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turtle's head backwards.#T2#
Turtle lands a jab to Belmond's midsection.
Belmond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turtle is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Belmond chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Turtle.
Belmond appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Belmond. Turtle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turtle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turtle lands a high kick!
Itziar Belmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turtle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turtle tries to land a leg kick but Belmond saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Belmond connects with an inside leg kick.
Belmond with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Belmond checks the leg kick.
Belmond checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Belmond on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Belmond takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A low kick from Belmond misses
and Turtle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turtle throws a series of punches but Belmond moves out of range.
Belmond lands a nice hook to Turtle's body. Turtle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Turtle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turtle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turtle moves out of range of the strikes.
A low kick from Turtle is predictable there
and Belmond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turtle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Belmond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turtle.
Belmond staying out of range there.
A counter left hand to the body from Belmond misses its target.
Belmond getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turtle takes one on the button.
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 Itziar Belmond will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Itziar Belmond's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Belmond moves away from the strike by Turtle.
Belmond tried to counter with a leg kick but Turtle avoided it.
Turtle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Belmond throws a leg kick but Turtle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Turtle defending well as Belmond loads up on a big left hand.
Belmond moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTurtle.
Turtle misses with an uppercut.
Belmond looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Belmond misses with a looping right.
Belmond moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTurtle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmond misses with a straight left.
Belmond throws the left hand but Turtle avoids the punch easily.
And Turtle responds with a good body kick, but Belmond manages to step out the way in time.
Belmond lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Turtle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Belmond digs a good hook to Turtle's body.
A swing and a miss from Turtle.
An attempted straight right counter from Belmond misses the target.
Turtle throws a right hand that misses
and Belmond counters with a straight right hand.
Nice jab there from Belmond.
Belmond lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick by Turtle misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Turtle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turtle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Belmond counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Belmond throws a right hand that misses
and Turtle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belmond keeps the fight on the outside.
Belmond is looking to counter punch.
Belmond misses with a looping right.
Belmond pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circling - Belmond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turtle tries to land a front kick but Belmond steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Belmond cracks Turtle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Belmond with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turtle to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Turtle misses with a low kick as Belmond jumps back.
Turtle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belmond.
Belmond looks for the body kick but Turtle saw that one coming.
Turtle lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Belmond lands the left hand.
Belmond keeps the fight on the outside.
Belmond swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Belmond looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turtle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turtle is looking to slow Belmond down with leg kicks. #T4#
Belmond pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turtle is out of range and Belmond settles back down.
Turtle shapes to counter with a head kick.
Turtle swings for the body but Belmond moves out of range.
Belmond looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Belmond.
Belmond tried to counter with a leg kick but Turtle avoided it.
Turtle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belmond throwing a counter right hand but Turtle manages to avoid it.
Belmond throws a head kick that Turtle semi-blocks.
Turtle tries to clinch but Belmond moves out of range.
Belmond looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Belmond thuds his right hand into Turtle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belmond thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Turtle if he has to take too many more of those.
Belmond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Itziar Belmond's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Belmond misses with a low kick.
Turtle counters with a body kick.
Turtle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Belmond throws a half hearted mid kick.
Belmond throws a head kick that misses.
Belmond avoids the body shot from Turtle.
Belmond feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Itziar Belmond is winning the standup battle so far.
Belmond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turtle.
Belmond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Belmond!
Turtle throws a leg kick
and Belmond makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Belmond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Belmond scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A low kick from Turtle misses
and Belmond counters with a nice leg kick.
Belmond cracks Turtle with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Turtle pushes Belmond up against the cage in a clinch.
Belmond on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turtle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Turtle tries to land knees in the clinch but Belmond avoids the damage to the body.
Belmond has a couple of punches blocked by Turtle. #BC#
Belmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Belmond throws a low kick but Turtle moves out of range easily.
Turtle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Itziar Belmond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Belmond tests Turtle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Belmond misses with a straight right.
Turtle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belmond.
Some bone on bone action there as Turtle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Belmond with a nice calf kick.
Belmond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turtle can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belmond walks into a straight right hand from Turtle.
Belmond lands a glancing blow to the side of Turtle's head.#CL2#
Turtle darts in and clinches Belmond up against the cage.#T3#
A short body shot lands from Turtle as the two fighters clinch. #TD#
Belmond is trying to trip Turtle. He has hold of a leg but Turtle is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Belmond persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Belmond is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turtle trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Belmond controlling from the top position.
Turtle pulls Belmond in close to his closed guard and prevents Belmond from doing any damage or advancing position.
Belmond missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Turtle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belmond is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Turtle looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Turtle blocks the body kick.
Rubber Turtle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belmond misses with a head kick.
Belmond scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turtle in his tracks.
Turtle misses with a left hand
and Belmond counters with a good low kick that Turtle was not able to check.
Belmond attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GAMMA#1140 Kimi v Pornthonglek
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
A low kick from Hawat misses #TD2#
and Hoddle counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hawat!
Hawat holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Hawat is trying to control Hoddle's posture but Hoddle avoids it.
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.
Hawat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hoddle tries to stand but Hawat is controlling his head.
Hoddle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hawat tries to buck Hoddle off but Hoddle is having none of it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hawat thumps Hoddle with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hawat.
A combination from Hawat does no damage.
Hawat has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Hawat misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Hoddle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hawat throws a sloppy head kick and Hoddle moves out of range easily.
Hawat scores with a punch to the head.
Hawat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hawat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Hawat misses.
That kick from Hawat tenderised Hoddle's leg. Hoddle is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawat misses the target.
Hoddle with the counter takedown but Hawat avoids it easily.
Hawat misses with a low kick.
Hoddle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawat throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Hawat scores with a jab to the head.
Hawat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A left lands for Hawat.
Hawat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawat lands with a cross.
Thufir Hawat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawat swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hoddle blocks a leg kick.
And Hoddle tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawat pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hawat lands with a kick to the temple. Hoddle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thufir Hawat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoddle takes one to the chin there.
Hawat is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hawat pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hoddle is out of range and Hawat settles back down. #T4#
Hawat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoddle staying out of range there.
Hawat throws a hook to the side of Hoddle's head but Hoddle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawat thows a body kick. Hoddle tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hawat is looking to chop away at Hoddle's legs.
Hawat works Hoddle's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawat misses with a looping right.
And Hoddle tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawat pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Crunch! Hawat slams his shin into Hoddle's torso.
Hawat shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And Hoddle tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawat pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hawat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoddle moves away.
Hoddle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hawat looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Hoddle counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hawat!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thufir Hawat dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jab by Hawat.
Hawat tries to land a front kick but Hoddle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hawat throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hawat throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hawat fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hoddle avoids the head kick by Hawat.
Hoddle with the counter takedown but Hawat avoids it easily.
Hawat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Hawat does no damage.
Hawat misses with a looping left.
Hoddle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hawat swings for the body but Hoddle moves out of range.
Hoddle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hawat looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Hawat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hawat.
Hawat walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hoddle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hawat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoddle can do to turn this around?
Hoddle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawat.
Hawat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hawat lands a leg kick that knocks Hoddle off balance momentarily.
Hawat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thufir Hawat is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoddle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hoddle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Hawat delivers a nice body kick.
Hawat throws a front kick aimed at Hoddle's knee but Hoddle avoids it well.
Hawat connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hawat throws a looping overhand right but Hoddle ducks down to avoid it.
Hoddle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hawat clobbers Hoddle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Hawat misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hawat darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hoddle needs to keep his hands up - Hawat had a free shot at his head there.
Hawat connects with a solid leg kick.
Hoddle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawat gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Hoddle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hoddle. #T3##SUB#
Hoddle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hawat has his hands on Hoddle's head, controlling the position.
Hawat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hoddle would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoddle stopping the sweep attempt from Hawat.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hoddle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawat.
Hawat throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hoddle with the counter takedown but Hawat avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thufir Hawat dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hawat throws a solid leg kick but Hoddle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hawat.
Hoddle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hawat defends it well.
Hawat throws out a loose jab but Hoddle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoddle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hawat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hawat throws a leg kick but Hoddle checks it.
Hawat throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hoddle feints the counter takedown.
Hoddle checks a leg kick nicely.
Hoddle with the counter takedown but Hawat avoids it easily.
Hawat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoddle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawat misses with a wild body shot.
Hoddle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hoddle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hawat moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Hawat.
Hoddle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Hawat throws a hook to the side of Hoddle's head but Hoddle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoddle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hoddle defending well as Hawat loads up on a big left hand.
Hoddle feints the counter takedown.
Hawat misses with a low kick.
Hoddle with the counter takedown but Hawat avoids it easily.
Hawat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hawat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoddle was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawat.
Hawat tries to score with a low kick but Hoddle moves his leg out of the way.
Hoddle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from Hawat misses.
Hoddle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hawat looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoddle is just out of range.
Hoddle feints the counter takedown.
Hawat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hoddle takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thufir Hawat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hawat misses with a straight right.
Hoddle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hawat scores with a hook to the body. Hoddle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hawat throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
so Hoddle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hoddle trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hawat's guard.
Glen Hoddle has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawat is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Hawat wants to sweep but no luck.
Hoddle tries to stand but Hawat is controlling from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hoddle preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawat. Hoddle does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hawat misses with a body shot.
Jab by Hawat.
Hawat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawat throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Hoddle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hawat won't be happy with that.
Hawat is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hoddle has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hoddle tries to stand but Hawat is controlling his head.
Hoddle working away.
Glen Hoddle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoddle wants to stand but Hawat has his arm trapped.

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

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

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

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

#R1#
Benoit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boma counters with a big head kick but Benoit shrugs it off.
Boma avoids the head kick by Benoit.
Boma ducks under a wild hook from Benoit.
Boma ducks under a wild hook from Benoit.
Benoit throws a lazy right hand but Boma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Benoit misses with an uppercut. Boma saw that one coming.
Boma wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benoit.
Boma is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Benoit.
Good standup being displayed there by Boma as he connects with a hook.
Boma throws a jab but it's blocked by Benoit. #T1#
Benoit throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Boma counters with a crisp right hand that drops Benoit! Boma lets Benoit back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Benoit is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Christ Benoit has been cut.
Benoit throws an off balance right hand
and Boma rattles Benoit with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Benoit tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Boma dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Benoit stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Norman Boma!
After winning the bout, Norman Boma thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 199
Date: Feb 09, 2025

#R1#
Ortega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koli under the eye.
Ortega avoids the head kick by Koli.
Koli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ortegas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Koli throws a sloppy head kick
and Ortega counters with a straight right hand.
Koli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ortega.
A lazy left from Koli finds it's target.
Ortega takes a swing at Koli's ribcage but misses.
Koli unleashes a big counter combination but Ortega bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Koli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ortega manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega's corner calls for a 1-2. Ortega obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ortega. Koli shrugs it off though.
Ortega lands a jab.#T1#
Koli scoring well with a low kick there.
Koli tries to clinch
and Ortega counters with a stiff right hand.
Koli throws a leg kick but Ortega moved away.
Koli misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Ortega misses.
Ortega throws a lazy right hand but Koli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ortega lands a lovely overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Ortega.
Koli throws a leg kick but Ortega checks it. #T2#
Ortega tests Koli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Ortega has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ortega slips a jab and a cross from Koli.
Ortega cracks Koli with an open hand slap.
Koli thuds a left hand into Ortega's body.
Koli motions for Ortega to come forward. Koli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Ortega misses the target.
Sepi Koli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortega misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koli ducks under a wild hook from Ortega.
Koli misses with a body shot.
Ortega went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ortega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koli was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortega.
Ortega fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Ortega showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koli.
Ortega lands an overhand right.
Ortega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koli was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortega.
Ortega scores with a hook to the body. Koli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ortega throws a shot from downtown. Koli moves away and avoids it.
Ortega swats away the attempt to clinch by Koli.#T4#
Ortega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ortega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koli moves away.
The fighters circling - Koli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ortega slips a jab and a cross from Koli.
Ortega takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Koli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ortega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ortega looks to land a right hand but Koli moved out of range.
Ortega misses with a body shot.
Koli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T5#
Koli scores with a head kick.
Ortega takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ortega is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A solid body kick from Koli.
A leg kick checked by Ortega.
Koli avoids the body shot from Ortega.
Koli throws out a powerful jab.
Koli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T6##CL2#
Koli has taken the fight to the clinch.
Koli scores with a shot to the side of Ortega's head. #BC2#
Koli manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Ortega.
Ortega throws a body shot but no joy.
Koli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortega. Koli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Ortega. That snapped Koli's head back. #T7#
Koli digs a good body shot into Ortega's ribs.
Koli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ortega manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Koli misses the target.
Ortega appears to be looking for a big counter.
Koli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ortega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koli manages to avoid it.
Koli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Ortega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ortega moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKoli.
Koli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortega.
Koli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T8#
Koli tries to clinch but Ortega is having none of it.
Ortega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koli manages to avoid it.
Koli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ortega checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Ortega tries to keep at a distance but Koli has taken the fight into the clinch.
Koli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koli has a couple of punches blocked by Ortega.
Koli throws a punch but it's blocked by Ortega.
Ortega has Koli pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Koli manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T9#
Koli is trying to push Ortega away but Ortega has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Koli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Koli stalling the fight.
Ortega wants a takedown.
Koli lands with a light punch inside.
Ortega can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emilio Ortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ortega blocks a body shot from Koli.
Ortega changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Koli fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koli.
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 Emilio Ortega will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ortega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ortega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koli throws a looping overhand right but Ortega ducks down to avoid it.
Koli lands a right hook to the body. #TD#
Koli tries to sprawl but Ortega drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Koli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ortega.
Ortega seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Koli is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ortega.
Ortega sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Koli defending well though. #T1#
Ortega not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ortega wants to control but Koli is keeping him busy.
Ortega throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ortega.
Ortega thows a huge punch but Koli dodges it nicely.
Ortega throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ortega takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ortega missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ortega wants to control but Koli is keeping him busy.
Ortega winds up and cracks Koli with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Koli has hold of Ortega's hands but Ortega slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ortega misses with a head shot. Koli uses the momentum to regain guard.
Koli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega chips away with some ground and pound.
Ortega tries to free his leg and advance position but Koli is retaining full guard.
Koli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Koli keeping full guard, as Ortega tries to pass. #T3#
Ortega working some strikes from top position.
Ortega trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koli is pulling down on Ortega's head to control his posture.
Ortega throwing strikes but missing.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Koli keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ortega connects with a body shot that sends Koli's belly button to the back.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Koli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ortega is out of range.
Ortega changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ortega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koli manages to avoid it.
Koli misses with a series of wild punches.
Koli throws an off balance right hand
and Ortega counters with a nice uppercut.
Koli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ortega throws a body punch but Koli moves out of range.
Koli steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ortega.
Ortega throws a jab when Koli was well out of range.
Koli steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ortega.
Ortega throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T5#
Koli slips a jab from Ortega.
Koli misses with a straight right.
Ortega throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ortega swings for the body but Koli moves out of range.
A nice side step and Koli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sepi Koli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ortega fails to land with a series of punches.
Ortega on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ortega misses with a body punch
and Koli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Koli looks to throw the jab but Ortega is out of range.
Ortega is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Koli. #T6#
Ortega throws out a loose jab but Koli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortega throws a hook but Koli avoids it easily.
Ortega misses with a looping left.
Koli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ortega with a body shot.
Ortega throws a hook to the side of Koli's head but Koli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ortega loads up on a big right hand but Koli slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortega. Koli does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ortega.
Koli lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortega takes a swing at Koli's ribcage but misses. #T7#
Ortega throws a body punch but Koli moves out of range.
Ortega on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ortega connects with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Koli!
Koli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A telegraphed right hand from Ortega misses the target.
Ortega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koli manages to avoid it.
Ortega throws a leg kick which misses Koli's front leg but catches the back leg as Koli tries to avoid it.
Emilio Ortega is winning the standup battle so far.#T8#
Koli just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortega misses with a wild body shot.
Ortega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ortega misses with a body shot.
Koli is looking for the big counter here.
Koli misses with a left hand
and Ortega counters with a nice uppercut.
Koli connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortega tries to move into range but Koli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ortega misses with a takedown attempt - Koli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T9#
Koli avoids the body shot from Ortega.
Ortega loads up on a big right hand but Koli slips the punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ortega.
Koli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Koli throws a shot from downtown. Ortega moves away and avoids it.
Koli connects with a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koli takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Ortega misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Emilio Ortega dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ortega slips a jab from Koli.#TD#
Ortega 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.
Koli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ortega. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ortega throws a strike but Koli rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Koli slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ortega is trying to get back to half guard.
Koli moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega tries to bench press Koli off him but Koli keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Koli slows the pace down.
Ortega is trying to control Koli's posture but Koli avoids it.
Koli trying to control the action but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Ortega is trying to work for a sweep but Koli has mounted him!
Ortega is trying to escape the mount.
Ortega slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Koli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ortega does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ortega wants to get back to full guard.
Ortega works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ortega tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Ortega is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Koli postures up.
Koli won't allow Ortega to sweep him here. #SUB#
Ortega working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ortega is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Koli lands a nice shot that snaps Ortega's head back.
Ortega shoots and misses
and Koli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koli throws a shot to the body.
Koli throws a series of strikes that have Ortega backpedaling.
Koli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ortega.
A swing and a miss from Ortega.
Ortega misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Koli counters by moving into the clinch. #T4##BC#
Ortega breaks from the clinch.
Ortega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koli was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortega.
Koli steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ortega.
Koli lands with a slapping head kick.
Koli misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortega has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koli.
Ortega takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T5#
Ortega jabs at Koli's body.
Jab from Ortega.#TD#
Ortega shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Koli napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ortega trying to control the action but Koli is working from the bottom.
Ortega landing a few strikes.
Ortega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Koli keeps working.
Emilio Ortega overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ortega throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T6#
Ortega tries to score with some ground and pound. Koli controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ortega working the strikes but Koli uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ortega sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ortega trying to control from half guard but Koli is working away.
Ortega thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Koli's head.
Sepi Koli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ortega not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T7#
Koli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ortega.
Still in half guard, Ortega seems content to control.
Ortega thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ortega thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Koli's head.
Koli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ortega. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ortega rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Koli misses with a few strikes there.
Ortega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Koli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T8#
Koli misses with a wild combination. #TD#
Ortega shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Koli's guard.
Ortega throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Koli looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ortega passes into half guard.
Ortega trying to control from Koli's half guard. Koli has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T9#
Ortega controlling from the top position.
Koli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ortega lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortega.
Emilio Ortega is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ortega is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sepi Koli.
I think Ortega 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sepi Koli!
Sepi Koli thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#1136 Ivan v Malcolm
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
McMichael rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Almunecar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McMichael swings widly with a right hand
and Almunecar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McMichael thinking.
Almunecar avoids the head kick by McMichael.
McMichael throws a leg kick
and Almunecar counters with a right hand to the body.
McMichael throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Almunecar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McMichael lands with a cross.
Almunecar misses with a low kick.
McMichael misses with a series of wild punches.
Almunecar throws an overhand right that lands on McMichael's shoulder, as McMichael tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from McMichael is predictable there
and Almunecar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Almunecar ducks under a wild hook from McMichael.
Almunecar wants to land a leg kick but McMichael is out of range. #T1#
McMichael checks a leg kick nicely.
Almunecar throws a leg kick but McMichael checks it.
Steve McMichael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Almunecar, right into the meat of the thigh.
Almunecar is looking to chop away at McMichael's legs.
McMichael just misses with a punch to the body.
Almunecar throws a quick counter head kick but McMichael was just out of range.
Good work by McMichael as he checks the leg kick.
McMichael takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McMichael looks to score with a jab to the body but Almunecar is just out of range.
McMichael looks to throw a body kick
and Almunecar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McMichael avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Almunecar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McMichael looks to score with a jab to the body but Almunecar is just out of range.
Almunecar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
McMichael uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McMichael fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Almunecar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McMichael.
Almunecar looks to throw the jab but McMichael is out of range.
McMichael lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMichael lands with an uppercut that bounces Almunecar off the cage and back into range.
Almunecar scores with a body shot.
McMichael connects with a body shot that sends Almunecar's belly button to the back.
McMichael throws a jab but it's blocked by Almunecar.
Almunecar catches McMichael with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McMichael moves away from the strike by Almunecar.
As Almunecar backs off McMichael throws a huge counter combo but Almunecar manages to avoid it all.
McMichael sizes up Almunecar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McMichael rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Almunecar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Almunecar throws a leg kick but McMichael sees it coming and moves out of range.
McMichael jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McMichael lands a nice shot to the body.
McMichael fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Almunecar on the side of the head.
Almunecar blocks a low kick nicely.
McMichael shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Almunecar misses with a head kick.
McMichael swings away with a body shot that misses
and Almunecar counters with a straight right hand.
McMichael scores with a decent looking hook.
McMichael will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Almunecar takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Alcide Almunecar has been cut.
McMichael tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Almunecar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McMichael throws out the jab.
It looks like Almunecar has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A low kick lands for McMichael.
McMichael connects with a nice looking jab.
Almunecar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McMichael moves away.
Almunecar checks a leg kick nicely.
McMichael throws a body shot but no joy.
Almunecar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McMichael doesn't seem bothered though.
McMichael takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Almunecar connects with a solid leg kick.
McMichael throws a right hand that misses
and Almunecar counters with a straight right hand.
Almunecar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Almunecar avoids the body shot from McMichael.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steve McMichael will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alcide Almunecar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Almunecar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Almunecar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McMichael momentarily.
Almunecar misses with a body shot.
McMichael is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Almunecar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Almunecar throws a poor cross that misses
and McMichael makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McMichael lands a head shot.
McMichael throws a leg kick
and Almunecar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McMichael throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Almunecar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Almunecar throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McMichael loads up on a big right hand but Almunecar slips the punch.
Almunecar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McMichael throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Almunecar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Almunecar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Almunecar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McMichael throws a lazy head kick
and McMichael takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Almunecar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McMichael on the side of the head.
McMichael avoids the body shot from Almunecar.
McMichael swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alcide Almunecar is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from McMichael misses.
Almunecar defending well as McMichael loads up on a big left hand.
Almunecar half committed to a counter leg kick.
McMichael misses with a hook
letting Almunecar counter with a right hand.
A punch combination from McMichael misses.
A slow jab from McMichael misses its intended target.
Almunecar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McMichael lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Almunecar with a nice calf kick.#T2#
McMichael takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Almunecar thuds a left hand into McMichael's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Almunecar.
A leg kick checked by McMichael.
McMichael misses with a combination
and Almunecar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McMichael misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Almunecar connects with a body shot that sends McMichael's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from McMichael misses the target.
Almunecar tried to counter with a leg kick but McMichael avoided it.
McMichael throws a shot from downtown. Almunecar moves away and avoids it.
McMichael misses with a straight left.
McMichael misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Almunecar jabs at McMichael's body.
McMichael checks the leg kick nicely there.
McMichael's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Almunecar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McMichael doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McMichael misses with an uppercut.
McMichael throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McMichael cracks Almunecar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Almunecar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McMichael.
Almunecar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McMichael.
Almunecar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Almunecar takes one on the button.
Almunecar throws a leg kick
and Almunecar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McMichael throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Almunecar fires out a quick counter leg kick but McMichael just manages to avoid it.
McMichael swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Almunecar scores with a leg kick.
Almunecar wants to land a leg kick but McMichael is out of range.
A low kick from McMichael misses
and Almunecar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Almunecar looks to score with a jab to the body but McMichael is just out of range.
McMichael connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McMichael checks a low kick from Almunecar.
Almunecar slips under a jab from McMichael.
A little feinted left hand from Almunecar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McMichael swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McMichael throws a nice outside leg kick.
McMichael takes a swing at Almunecar's ribcage but misses.
Almunecar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McMichael throws a right hand that misses
and Almunecar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McMichael lands with an uppercut that bounces Almunecar off the cage and back into range.
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 Alcide Almunecar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alcide Almunecar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
McMichael misses with a low kick.
Almunecar 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.
McMichael throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Almunecar misses with an uppercut
and McMichael counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Almunecar misses.
Almunecar misses with a hook. McMichael ducked under it nicely.
McMichael throws out a counter right but Almunecar avoids it with no problem.
McMichael misses with an uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as McMichael checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McMichael pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Almunecar is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almunecar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McMichael comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McMichael tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
McMichael checks a leg kick.
McMichael misses with a body shot.
Almunecar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Almunecar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from McMichael misses its intended target.
McMichael throws a hook but Almunecar blocks it.
Almunecar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McMichael.
As McMichael backs away, Almunecar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McMichael fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Almunecar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big left from Almunecar misses.
A little jabbing left from McMichael on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McMichael misses with a left hand
and Almunecar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Almunecar lands a slapping body shot.
Almunecar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McMichael.
McMichael scores with the left hand. Almunecar knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Almunecar jabs at McMichael's body.
McMichael has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Almunecar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McMichael.
McMichael misses with a body shot.
Almunecar throws a body punch but McMichael moves out of range.
Almunecar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McMichael slips under a jab.
Almunecar swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMichael throws a body shot but no joy.
McMichael takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Almunecar ducks under a wild hook from McMichael.
A clash of legs there as McMichael blocks the low kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T3#
McMichael swings for the body but Almunecar moves out of range.
Almunecar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McMichael.
McMichael throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Almunecar misses the target.
McMichael looks to throw the jab but Almunecar is out of range.
McMichael fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McMichael swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Almunecar.
Almunecar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McMichael is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Almunecar with a body shot.
McMichael scores with a body shot.
Almunecar missing with a left hand there. McMichael was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Almunecar throws a body shot but no joy.
McMichael misses with a leg kick
and Almunecar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Almunecar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McMichael is able to avoid easily.
McMichael dips to his left and cracks Almunecar with an uppercut!
Good leg kick by Almunecar.
McMichael ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McMichael blocks a head kick by Almunecar.
McMichael misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMichael throws an overhand right that lands on Almunecar's shoulder, as Almunecar tries to avoid the shot.
McMichael falls off balance throwing a combination
and Almunecar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McMichael misses the shot to the body.
Almunecar throwing a counter right hand but McMichael manages to avoid it.
Almunecar throws a quick inside leg kick.
McMichael throws a low kick but it's checked well by Almunecar.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steve McMichael.
I think McMichael has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SYN 1140 Danger vs. Gordon
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Boma tries to keep at a distance but Korolev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Korolev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boma tries to work over Korolev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boma blocks a body shot from Korolev.
Boma can't find room to land a body shot as Korolev controls the action.
Korolev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Korolev lands with a left to the head.
Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Korolev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Korolev pressing his opponent against the cage.
Boma pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boma.
A short left from Korolev.
Boma misses with a body punch.
Boma slows down the pace here.
Korolev has had enough of the clinch but Boma keeps him there for the moment.
Boma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Korolev backwards.
Boma slowing the pace effectively.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boma lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Korolev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Korolev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bomas head. #T2#
Korolev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Korolev's elbow.
Korolev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boma seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Korolev can turn it around.
Boma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Korolev's elbow. #BC2#
Korolev breaks the clinch.
Korolev connects with a solid leg kick.
Korolev thuds a left hand into Boma's body.
Korolev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korolev wants to clinch
and Boma counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Alexander Korolev has been cut.
Korolev looks to throw the jab but Boma is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Boma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Korolev moves to clinch but Boma breaks away
and Boma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Korolev digs a good hook to Boma's body.
Korolev staying out of range there.
Korolev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Korolev rushes Boma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Korolev misses with the head strike.
Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Korolev manages to break the clinch.
Boma swats away the attempt to clinch by Korolev.
Boma is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Korolev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boma tries to work over Korolev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Korolev throws a head punch that misses.
Boma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice body punch from Korolev - that landed with a thud.
Boma tries a body shot but Korolev blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boma.
Korolev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boma displaying some good clinch control by pressing Korolev up against the cage.
Korolev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Korolev misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Korolev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Korolev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Korolev moves into range and clinches up with Boma.
Alexander Korolev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Korolev is leaning against Boma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Korolev.
Korolev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Korolev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Korolev fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korolev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Korolev misses the body punch
and Boma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Korolev needs to keep his hands up - Boma had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Korolev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Korolev with the inside leg kick.
Korolev moves in looking to clinch but Boma pushes him off.
Korolev takes one on the button.
Boma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korolev connects with a solid leg kick.
Boma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
Korolev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Korolev cracks Boma with a nice body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Boma.
Korolev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boma's elbow.
Korolev tries a body shot but Boma blocks it. #T2#
Boma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Korolev's elbow.
Korolev lands a body punch.
Korolev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Korolev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Korolev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boma up against the cage.
Boma swings wildly with an uppercut but Korolev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korolev misses with a body punch.
Boma taking a breather.
Korolev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boma.
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!
Boma lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Korolev blocks a body shot from Boma.
Korolev working aggressively here.
Boma tries a body shot but Korolev blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Boma throws an elbow but misses.
Korolev misses with a body punch.
Boma takes a shot to the head.
Korolev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boma backwards. #ROC2#Boma is rocked!
Boma blocks an uppercut.
Oh Boma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Korolev pushes Boma against the cage. Korolev is working some dirty boxing. Korolev pushes off with a quick right hook! Boma goes down! Boma tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Korolev moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Korolev!
Alexander Korolev thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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

#R1#
Belmond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belmond feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Belmond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rolf tries to clinch but Belmond moves out of range.
Jakob Rolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belmond throws an off balance right hand
and Belmond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rolf misses with a lunging right hand
and Belmond counters with a left to the body.
Belmond throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rolf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rolf thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belmond is looking to counter punch.
Rolf falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belmond counters with a left to the body.
Belmond throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmond throws a looping overhand right but Rolf ducks down to avoid it.
Rolf scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rolf takes a swing at Belmond's ribcage but misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rolf has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Belmond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rolf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belmond.#T1#
A shot to the body from Rolf misses
and Belmond counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rolf thinking.
Rolf throws a right hand that misses
and Belmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Belmond pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rolf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Belmond.
Belmond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belmond lands a right hook to the body.
Rolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belmond moves away.#TD2#
Rolf changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Belmond looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Belmond tries to buck Rolf off but Rolf is having none of it.
Belmond has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Belmond gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belmond preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Rolf is looking to take a break and control but Belmond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Belmond wants to get back to full guard.
Rolf passes to side control.
Rolf trying to control the action but Belmond is working from the bottom.
Belmond is trying to control Rolf's posture but Rolf avoids it.
Rolf works to advance to full mount. Belmond defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #ES#
Belmond bucks Rolf off and manages to get back to his feet! #T3#
Rolf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Belmond stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rolf connects with a body shot.
Belmond takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Belmond takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rolf slips a jab from Belmond.
Rolf doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Belmond walks into a stiff left hand from Rolf.#TD2#
Rolf shoots in and gets a takedown into Belmond's guard.
Rolf looking to pass the guard.
Belmond keeping moving, preventing Rolf from controlling successfully.
Rolf looking to pass the guard.
Belmond controls Rolf momentarily but Rolf frees himself. #T4#
Rolf is looking to pass into half guard but Belmond pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Belmond is in guard.#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belmond wants to control from the top but Rolf keeps moving.
Belmond postures up. #SUB2#
Rolf looking for a guillotine here but Belmond defends easily. #SUB2#
Rolf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belmond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belmond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belmond sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jakob Rolf will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rolf throws a hook but Belmond avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Rolf.
Rolf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Belmond lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rolf takes a step back to recover.
Rolf jabs Belmond right on the nose. Belmond blinks but takes it well.
A good leg kick by Belmond.
Rolf throws a lazy uppercut
and Belmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rolf throws an overhand right that lands on Belmond's shoulder, as Belmond tries to avoid the shot.
Belmond on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf moves to clinch but Belmond breaks away
and Belmond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belmond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Belmond avoids the body shot from Rolf.
Belmond feints and then cracks Rolf's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rolf down. #T1#
Rolf lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Belmond backs up against the cage. #CUT2#It looks like Itziar Belmond has been cut.
Belmond lands a body shot.
Rolf tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Belmond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Belmond lands a body shot.
Belmond keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Belmond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rolf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Rolf misses.
Belmond is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rolf.
Rolf doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Belmond moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rolf throws a hook to the side of Belmond's head but Belmond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rolf lands with a cross.
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!
Rolf misses with a body shot
and Rolf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
A left lands for Belmond.
Rolf tries to clinch but Belmond moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Belmond misses the target.
Belmond slaps away a takedown attempt from Rolf, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rolf throws a nice looking combination but Belmond bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belmond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belmond was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolf.
Rolf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Itziar Belmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Rolf.
Belmond looks to score with a jab to the body but Rolf is just out of range.
Jakob Rolf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belmond uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rolf.
Rolf misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rolf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Rolf backs away, Belmond returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Belmond throws a body kick that misses.
Rolf misses with a right hand
and Belmond makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Belmond throws a right hand that misses
and Rolf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rolf has his takedown stuffed
and Belmond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belmond manages to avoid it.
It looked like Belmond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Belmond moves out of range as Rolf strikes.
Belmond throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rolf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rolf throws an off balance right hand
and Belmond counters with a left to the body.
Belmond on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rolf takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
Belmond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rolf.#T4##CL2#
Rolf rushes Belmond and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belmond lands with a left to the head.
Rolf blocks an elbow strike.
Belmond pushes off an throws an elbow but Rolf leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Belmond lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Belmond throws an elbow but misses.
Rolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Rolf takes a shot to the head.
Rolf throws a head punch that misses.
Rolf is trying to drag Belmond to the mat but Belmond just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belmond.
Rolf misses with some punches.
Belmond blocks an uppercut.
Belmond prevents a body shot from Rolf.
Belmond misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rolf is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Belmond pulls him back up using the underhooks.
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 Itziar Belmond will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Belmond slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Belmond takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rolf tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rolf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rolf misses with a right hand
and Belmond counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rolf's knee momentarily.
Belmond misses with a head kick.
Rolf tries to close the distance and clinch but Belmond swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rolf. Belmond does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf misses with a hook
letting Belmond counter with a right hand.
Belmond leaves Rolf with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Belmond keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Belmond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Belmond scores with a punch to the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Rolf checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rolf throws a combination that misses
and Belmond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rolf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Belmond. Belmond obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Belmond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rolf misses with a wild body shot.
Rolf throws a predictable looking body shot
and Belmond counters with a stiff right hand.
Rolf misses with a looping left.
Donk. Belmond catches Rolf right on the button with a cross.
Rolf throws the left hand but Belmond avoids the punch easily.
Rolf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Belmond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rolf throws a hook to the side of Belmond's head but Belmond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Rolf misses with a wild body shot.
Belmond ducks under a wild hook from Rolf.
Rolf scores with a sloppy right hand. Belmond should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rolf fails to land the takedown.
Itziar Belmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakob Rolf.
Rolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belmond.
Rolf throws out a counter right but Belmond avoids it with no problem.
Rolf takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rolf misses with a hook
and Belmond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Rolf closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Belmond did well to prevent Rolf getting side control.#SUB2#
Belmond is defending against the submission attempts here by Rolf.
Rolf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Rolf wants to work for an arm triangle but Belmond is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Rolf prevents Belmond from standing back up.
Belmond is not content to let Rolf control the position.
Rolf wants to advance to full mount but Belmond doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Belmond pulls Rolf in close to his closed guard and prevents Rolf from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rolf looking to pass the guard.
Rolf wants to control from the top but Belmond keeps moving. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rolf wants to pass the guard but Belmond is keeping the position.
Rolf trying to move into half guard but instead Belmond has managed to sweep!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolf is trying to keep Belmond in close.
Belmond wants to stand but Rolf is controlling his posture from full guard.
Belmond postures up.
Rolf looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolf, not yet.
Belmond passes Rolf's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rolf controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itziar Belmond!
Itziar Belmond thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Jakob Rolf spoke after the fight, saying 'ASS!!! (https://youtu.be/c2ia8T4E2Mc)'.

Event: SMASH: Ghetea vs Buddha 4
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Buddha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ghetea stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ghetea works Buddha's body with a nice hook.
Ghetea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ghetea throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Buddha counters with a shoot takedown. Ghetea fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghetea seems keen to control Buddha's posture.
Buddha preventing the sweep.
Ghetea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ghetea is pulling down on Buddha's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea keeping moving, preventing Buddha from controlling successfully.
Buddha sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ghetea's guard.
Ghetea has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Buddha is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Buddha stops Ghetea from getting back to his feet.
Ghetea is trying to get back to full guard.
Ghetea wants to control but Buddha passes into side.
Ghetea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ghetea is working hard here to advance position.
Sloppy strikes there by Buddha.#T2#
Ghetea manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
My spies in Animal Fight Club inform me that Buddha has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ghetea wants to control but Buddha is keeping busy.
Ghetea keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Buddha is looking to take a break and control but Ghetea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buddha is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ghetea trying to hold on to Buddha's head to control him but Buddha postures up.
Ghetea is looking to improve his position.
Ghetea keeping control of the position. #T3#
Ghetea wants to control but Buddha is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Buddha wants to work for an arm triangle but Ghetea is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ghetea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buddha.
Ghetea wants to get back to full guard.
Ghetea is trying to control but can't.
Ghetea is staying active underneath Buddha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ghetea is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Buddha seems to be working for a kimura but Ghetea defends the submission attempt.
Ghetea tries to roll over but Buddha keeps him under control.
Ghetea keeping control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Buddha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ghetea under the eye.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab from Ghetea misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Buddha misses.
Ghetea connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Buddha dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Buddha lands a jab to the head.
Ghetea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Buddha! But no joy.
Ghetea throws a leg kick which misses Buddha's front leg but catches the back leg as Buddha tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Buddha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ghetea misses with a lunging right hand
and Buddha counters with a stiff right hand.
Ghetea throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Buddha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Ghetea.
Buddha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Buddha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Buddha throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ghetea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Ghetea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buddha manages to avoid it.
Ghetea tries to land a front kick but Buddha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Darius Ghetea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghetea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buddha misses with a few strikes there.
Ghetea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ghetea throws a chopping leg kick but Buddha manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A good leg kick by Ghetea. #TD2#
Buddha looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ghetea is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Buddha seems to be working for a kimura but Ghetea defends the submission attempt.
Ghetea is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Ghetea works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ghetea has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ghetea keeping moving, preventing Buddha from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ghetea looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghetea, not yet.
Buddha tries to free his leg and advance position but Ghetea is retaining full guard.
Ghetea looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghetea, not yet.
Ghetea keeping full guard, as Buddha tries to pass.
Ghetea is trying to control the position but Buddha postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Buddha wants to control from the top but Ghetea keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Buddha with a jab.
Ghetea thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ghetea ducks under a wild hook from Buddha.
Ghetea misses with a right hand
and Buddha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Ghetea looks to throw the jab but Buddha is out of range.
Darius Ghetea is winning the standup battle so far.
Buddha jabs Ghetea right on the nose. Ghetea blinks but takes it well.
Ghetea closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ghetea needs to keep his hands up - Buddha had a free shot at his head there.
Ghetea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buddha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buddha scores with the left hand. Ghetea knows he should have avoided that one.
Buddha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buddha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ghetea throws a shot from downtown. Buddha moves away and avoids it.
Buddha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Samson Buddha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Buddha punishes Ghetea's body with a nice straight punch.
Ghetea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buddha.
Ghetea throws a hook but Buddha avoids it easily.
Buddha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ghetea throws a leg kick that is checked
and Buddha counters with an outside leg kick.
Ghetea swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Buddha counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Buddha prevents Ghetea from improving his position.
Ghetea keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea is looking to improve his position.
Buddha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Ghetea wants to get back to full guard but Buddha has mounted him!
Buddha controlling the pace for now.
Buddha with shots to the head and body - Ghetea looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ghetea can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Buddha is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ghetea can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ghetea is trying to escape the mount. #T2#
Samson Buddha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buddha lands a couple of good shots and Ghetea has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ghetea tries to break free.
Ghetea turns into Buddha and is now in his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghetea won't allow Buddha to sweep him here.
Ghetea wants to stand but Buddha has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Buddha controls Ghetea momentarily but Ghetea frees himself. #SUB2#
Buddha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Buddha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Buddha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ghetea sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Buddha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ghetea showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ghetea wants to control from the top but Buddha keeps moving.
Ghetea wants to get up but he can't break Buddha's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghetea controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ghetea takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Buddha really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Buddha jabs Ghetea to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ghetea digs a good hook to Buddha's body.
Buddha lands with a shot to the body.
Buddha misses with a hook. Ghetea ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Ghetea was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Buddha.
Buddha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Buddha misses with a head kick.
Ghetea throws a looping overhand right but Buddha ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha throws a push kick but Ghetea slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghetea. Buddha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buddha fails with the takedown.#T1#
Ghetea connects with a solid leg kick.
Ghetea throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Buddha takes a swing at Ghetea's ribcage but misses.
Ghetea was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ghetea defending well as Buddha loads up on a big left hand.
Ghetea tried to counter with a leg kick but Buddha avoided it.
Ghetea takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ghetea swings for the body but Buddha moves out of range.
Ghetea tries to score with a low kick but Buddha moves his leg out of the way.
Ghetea moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Buddha connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Ghetea takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Buddha closes the distance and clinches up with Ghetea, looking for a takedown. Buddha pushes Ghetea against the cage but Ghetea circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ghetea swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Buddha scores with a decent looking hook.
Buddha cracks Ghetea with an open hand slap.
Buddha moves out of range of the strikes.
Ghetea scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buddha scores with a leg kick.
Buddha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Buddha closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ghetea's guard.#T3#
Ghetea is pulling down on Buddha's head. It's preventing any offense from Buddha, at least for the moment.
Ghetea keeping moving, preventing Buddha from controlling successfully.
Ghetea controlling the position.
Buddha postures up and lands a big shot to Ghetea's brow.
Ghetea controlling the position.
Buddha wants to control from the top but Ghetea keeps moving.
Buddha stands up over Ghetea, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Buddha won't allow Ghetea to sweep him here. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Buddha postures up and lands a big shot to Ghetea's brow.
Ghetea looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghetea, not yet.
Buddha wants to control from the top but Ghetea keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buddha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Buddha throws out a loose jab but Ghetea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buddha plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Buddha dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5##TD#
Ghetea closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Buddha to the mat! Buddha manages to get full guard.
Ghetea sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ghetea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghetea seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Buddha keeping moving, preventing Ghetea from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buddha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buddha keeping moving, preventing Ghetea from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ghetea would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Buddha holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ghetea lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buddha's sensitive parts.
Ghetea throws a shot from downtown. Buddha moves away and avoids it.
Ghetea thows a leg kick but Buddha checks it
and Buddha counters with an outside leg kick.
Ghetea tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Buddha connects with a right hand. Ghetea shakes it off.
Buddha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ghetea but Ghetea pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Buddha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Buddha slips under a jab.
Ghetea misses with a jab to the body
and Buddha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ghetea's knee momentarily.
Buddha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buddha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ghetea takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ghetea with the inside leg kick.
Buddha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ghetea.
Samson Buddha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Buddha slips a jab from Ghetea.
Ghetea moves out of range of the leg kick from Buddha.
Ghetea appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Buddha throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ghetea counters with a straight right hand.
Buddha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ghetea misses with a low kick.
Ghetea misses the body punch
and Buddha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buddha.
That kick from Buddha tenderised Ghetea's leg. Ghetea is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ghetea throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Ghetea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ghetea throws a body shot but no joy.
Buddha loads up on a big right hand but Ghetea slips the punch.
Ghetea feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ghetea steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Buddha. That one must have hurt.
Ghetea pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buddha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That kick from Buddha tenderised Ghetea's leg. Ghetea is trying to keep his angry face on.
Buddha clobbers Ghetea with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghetea loads up on a big right hand but Buddha slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buddha. Ghetea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darius Ghetea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the liver by Buddha. Beautiful body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Samson Buddha.
Well Buddha 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 46:50
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 45:50
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Buddha!
Samson Buddha is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Samson Buddha thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#1132 Bond v Godwin
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Hawat keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Norling checks a leg kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Norling on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hawat tries a low kick but Norling avoids it.
Hawat 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.
Norling chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawat can pounce on him.
Hawat scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice shot lands for Hawat.
Hawat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hawat, as that shot connected.
Hawat's jab looks to have found its range, popping Norling under the eye.
Hawat throws a leg kick which misses Norling's front leg but catches the back leg as Norling tries to avoid it.
Hawat swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hawat swings for the body but Norling moves out of range.
Norling is looking to counter with head kicks.
A leg kick checked by Norling.#T1#
Hawat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norling has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Norling avoids the body shot from Hawat.
A big right from Hawat misses.
Norling swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A low kick from Hawat misses
and Norling counters with a straight right hand.
Hawat misses with a wild body shot.
Hawat darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hawat throws out a loose jab but Norling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawat throws a chopping leg kick but Norling manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Norling was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hawat.
A good leg kick by Hawat.
Hawat scores with a crisp jab that stopped Norling in his tracks.
Hawat tests Norling's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Hawat bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Norling takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hawat slips a straight right by Norling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawat pivots, looking for a leg kick but Norling is out of range and Hawat settles back down.
Norling throwing a counter right hand but Hawat manages to avoid it.
Hawat lands with a right hand.
Hawat throws a body kick that misses.
Norling swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hawat throws a lazy right hand but Norling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawat thuds his shin into the meat of Norling's side.
Hawat swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Norling counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Thufir Hawat has been cut.
Thufir Hawat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norling tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Hawat lands an overhand right.
Hawat lands with a right hand.
Hawat misses with a straight right.
Hawat throws a predictable looking body shot
and Norling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawat missing with a left hand there. Norling was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Norling appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hawat misses with a wild body shot.
Hawat misses with a body punch
and Norling counters with a right hand to the body.
Hawat tries to work over Norling's front leg with a kick but Norling checks it.
Norling looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hawat is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Norling had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hawat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Norling. That did some damage!
Hawat blocks a jab.#T4#
Hawat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Norling looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hawat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norling appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hawat lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norling chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hawat can pounce on him.
Hawat lands a lovely overhand right.
A low kick from Hawat is predictable there
and Norling counters with a good, hard body kick but Hawat shrugs it off.
Hawat scores with a leg kick.
Norling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawat throws the kick towards the body but Norling avoids it.
Norling moves out of range of the body kick.
Hawat slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thufir Hawat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thufir Hawat's cut.
That's time! Norling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hawat scores with a kick to the body.
Hawat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawat lands a leg kick that knocks Norling off balance momentarily.
Hawat's corner calls for a 1-2. Hawat obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hawat with the inside leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hawat in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hawat scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hawat throws a body punch but Norling moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Norling on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hawat attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Norling is looking to counter punch.
Norling takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling looks to land a left hand but Hawat moved out of range nicely.
Hawat throws a front kick aimed at Norling's knee but Norling avoids it well.
As Hawat looks to move away, Norling throws a big counter combo but Hawat just gets out of the way.
Hawat throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Norling was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Norling looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circling - Hawat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Norling was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hawat.
Hawat walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Norling checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Norling was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hawat looks to score with a jab to the body but Norling is just out of range.
Norling appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hawat tries to land a body kick
and Hawat takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawat sizes up Norling with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hawat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hawat lands a nice looking body shot.
Norling checks a low kick from Hawat.
Norling appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hawat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Norling is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hawat throws a body shot but no joy.
Norling swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Jab, jab by Hawat - just one landing.
Norling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norling half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Hawat.
Norling scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawat thumps Norling with a low kick.
A head kick by Hawat misses
and Norling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Norling ducks under a wild hook from Hawat.
An inside leg kick from Hawat misses.
Norling was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hawat misses with a hook
and Norling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norling moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Norling looks to land a right hand but Hawat moved out of range.
Hawat cracks Norling with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hawat throws a lazy right hand but Norling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norling throwing a counter right hand but Hawat manages to avoid it.
Hawat feints and then cracks Norling's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norling down.
Hawat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Norling. That did some damage!
Hawat fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Norling is out of range.
Norling appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Norling blocks a jab.
Norling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norling doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hawat thows a leg kick but Norling checks it
and Norling counters with an outside leg kick.
Hawat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norling throwing a counter right hand but Hawat manages to avoid it.#T4#
Hawat throws a low kick but it's checked well by Norling.
Norling throwing a counter right hand but Hawat manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hawat.
Hawat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Norling has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hawat throws a low kick but it's checked well by Norling.
Hawat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norling.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hawat. Norling shrugs it off though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawat with a jab.
Hawat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Norling misses the target.
Hawat delivers a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thufir Hawat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thufir Hawat's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hawat takes a swing at Norling's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Norling misses its target.
A head kick misses from Hawat.
Norling seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Norling takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hawat connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Norling crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hawat - the referee stops the clock and Norling gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hawat. Norling manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hawat listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hawat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawat throws a head kick that misses.
Norling swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hawat throws a right and a left that Norling avoids nicely.
Hawat cracks Norling with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Norling staying out of range there.
Norling swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Hawat lands a jab to the head.
Hawat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norling.
Norling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawat moves away.
Norling will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hawat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawat shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hawat looks to throw the jab but Norling is out of range.
Hawat bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Norling's head.
Norling ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Norling appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hawat throws a leg kick but Norling sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hawat throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Norling was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hawat.
Nils Norling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thufir Hawat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Hawat misses with a looping left.
Norling is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hawat wants to land a leg kick but Norling is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Norling misses its target.
The crowd cheers as Hawat lands an impressive looking overhand right. Norling doesn't seem phased though.
Norling looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hawat just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawat tries a head kick but it misses.
Norling thinks about countering with a head kick.
Norling walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hawat clobbers Norling with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hawat tests Norling's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Norling checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circling - Hawat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Norling jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T3#
Hawat is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hawat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norling staying out of range there.
Norling throwing a counter right hand but Hawat manages to avoid it.
Norling defending well as Hawat loads up on a big left hand.
Norling uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawat.
And Norling counters with a quick kick to the body but Hawat blocks it.
Norling moves out of range of the body kick.
Norling thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hawat lands a glancing blow to the side of Norling's head.
Hawat throws a leg kick that is checked
and Norling counters with an outside leg kick.
Hawat wants to slow Norling down by chopping away at his legs.
Norling thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hawat misses the jab.#T4#
Norling buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hawat digs a good body shot into Norling's ribs.
Norling walks into a stiff left hand from Hawat.
Hawat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norling is looking to counter with head kicks.
A head kick misses from Hawat.
Norling is looking to counter punch.
Hawat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawat throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Norling was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bone on bone clash there as Norling blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Norling misses the target.
Hawat lands a nice looking body shot.
Norling is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hawat throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hawat. That's going to slow Norling down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thufir Hawat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hawat 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

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

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

#R1#
Boma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Metharom looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Metharom walks into a stiff left hand from Boma.
Boma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boma connects with a body shot that sends Metharom's belly button to the back.
Boma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boma seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Metharom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boma scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Boma.
A head kick misses from Metharom.
Boma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metharom.
Metharom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Metharom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Metharom under the eye.
Metharom thuds his right hand into Boma's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boma on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Metharom with a nice calf kick.
Metharom connects with an inside leg kick.
Metharom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Boma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boma.
Boma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boma misses the body punch
and Metharom counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Boma is rocked!
Metharom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Boma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Boma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Metharom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Metharom drops Boma with a big left hand! Boma is injured, injured bad! Metharom jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Somporn Metharom!

Event: DMMA 387: Hanma v Cabrazzi
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Skibbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skibbo circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Skibbo counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Halleck pushes Skibbo up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skibbo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halleck.
With the fighters up against the cage, Skibbo throws an elbow but misses.
Skibbo blocks an uppercut.
Halleck misses with a punch on the inside.
Skibbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halleck misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skibbo lands with a right to the head.
Halleck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halleck working aggressively here.
Halleck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halleck has a couple of punches blocked by Skibbo.
Skibbo tries to work over Halleck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Skibbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halleck working aggressively here.
Skibbo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Halleck has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Halleck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skibbo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skibbo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skibbo lands a shoulder strike.
Halleck misses with a punch on the inside.
Halleck scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Halleck misses with the head strike.
Halleck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halleck throws a head punch that misses.
Halleck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skibbo blocks an uppercut.
Halleck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halleck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skibbo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skibbo missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Skibbo effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skibbo.
Halleck throws a head punch that misses.
Skibbo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Halleck is defending well for now.
Halleck throws a punch but it's blocked by Skibbo.
Halleck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halleck misses with some punches.
Skibbo slows down the pace here.
Skibbo lands a hook that snaps the head of Halleck backwards.
Halleck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halleck misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halleck.
Halleck managing to block the knees to the body from Skibbo.
Skibbo lands a left hand. #T3#
Halleck misses with a punch on the inside.
Skibbo misses with a body punch.
Halleck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Halleck fails to land.
Halleck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Halleck misses with some punches.
Skibbo stalling against the cage.
Halleck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skibbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halleck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halleck throws a head punch that misses.
Skibbo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Halleck swings wildly with an uppercut but Skibbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Skibbo.
Skibbo stalling in the clinch. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skibbo.
Halleck working aggressively here.
Halleck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skibbo throws a head punch that misses.
Halleck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halleck misses with some punches.
Skibbo taking a breather.
Skibbo avoiding damage.
Skibbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halleck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skibbo misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skibbo.
Halleck working aggressively here.
Halleck misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skibbo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Halleck's brow.
Skibbo lands an elbow inside that Halleck shrugs off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gurney Halleck will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Skibbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CUT#It looks like Gurney Halleck has been cut.
Halleck tries to clinch but Skibbo moves out of range.
Skibbo keeps the fight on the outside.
Halleck tries to clinch but Skibbo is having none of it.
Halleck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skibbo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halleck looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been told by Skibbo's head coaches at Animal Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Skibbo throws a right and a left that Halleck avoids nicely. #CL2#
Halleck moves into range and clinches up with Skibbo.
Skibbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halleck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halleck throws a punch but it's blocked by Skibbo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halleck throws a punch but it's blocked by Skibbo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halleck.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Skibbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halleck swings wildly with an uppercut but Skibbo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Skibbo blocks an uppercut.
Halleck misses with a punch on the inside.
Skibbo lands a body punch.
Halleck misses with some punches.
Halleck misses with the head strike.
Halleck misses with some punches.
Skibbo stalling.
Skibbo trying to land knees to the body.
Skibbo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halleck backwards.
Skibbo blocking some punches.
Skibbo cracks Halleck with a nice body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Halleck as Skibbo tries to tie him up.
Halleck misses with a punch on the inside.
Skibbo misses with a knee to the head.
Skibbo gets through Halleck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Halleck throws a head punch that misses.
Skibbo lands an uppercut.
Halleck misses with the head strike.
Halleck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halleck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halleck swings wildly with an uppercut but Skibbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Halleck in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Halleck lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skibbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Halleck.
Skibbo blocking some punches.
Skibbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Halleck.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halleck.
Skibbo misses with a body punch.
Halleck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skibbo backwards.
Skibbo blocks an uppercut.
Skibbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skibbo. #T3#
Halleck scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skibbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halleck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skibbo struggles to land a body shot inside as Halleck controls his hands.
Skibbo tries to stall but Halleck uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Halleck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halleck.
Halleck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halleck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skibbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skibbo just leaning against Halleck, taking a breather.
Skibbo blocking some punches.
Skibbo stalling in the clinch but Halleck improves position.
Halleck misses with a punch on the inside.
Skibbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halleck's elbow.
Halleck swings wildly with an uppercut but Skibbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halleck scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Skibbo misses with a knee to the head.
Halleck swings wildly with an uppercut but Skibbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Skibbo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skibbo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Halleck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gurney Halleck seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Halleck misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Skibbo.
Skibbo blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skibbo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Skibbo tries to work over Halleck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Skibbo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gurney Halleck will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gurney Halleck's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Halleck closes the distance but Skibbo moves to the side
and Skibbo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halleck wants to clinch but Skibbo slips to the side
and Skibbo counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Halleck clinches up against the cage.
Halleck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skibbo is looking to control Halleck's arms but Halleck gets an underhook and turns him. Now Skibbo has his back to the cage.
Skibbo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skibbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halleck misses with the head strike.
Halleck throws a punch but it's blocked by Skibbo.
Halleck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skibbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skibbo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Halleck misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skibbo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Halleck's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Halleck fails to land.
Skibbo blocking some punches. #T1#
Skibbo looking to throw knees to the head but Halleck is blocking nicely.
Skibbo has a couple of punches blocked by Halleck.
Halleck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halleck working aggressively here.
Skibbo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Halleck.
Skibbo lands a hook that snaps the head of Halleck backwards.
Skibbo lands a nice elbow.
Skibbo blocking some punches.
Halleck misses with some punches.
Skibbo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Halleck's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skibbo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short uppercut from Skibbo.
Skibbo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gurney Halleck is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
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!
Skibbo blocking some punches.
Skibbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halleck blocks an elbow strike.
Halleck misses with some punches.
Skibbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halleck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skibbo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Uno Skibbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Skibbo has a couple of punches blocked by Halleck.
Halleck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skibbo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Skibbo trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Halleck on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skibbo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halleck. #T4#
Skibbo stalling.
Skibbo blocking some punches.
Halleck misses with a punch on the inside.
Halleck takes a shot to the head.
Skibbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Halleck.
Skibbo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Halleck's elbow.
Skibbo stalling in the clinch.
Skibbo effectively controlling the action here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gurney Halleck!

Event: TOF 192
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Sartre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yardow moves away.
A quick step to the side and Yardow tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Yardow misses
and Sartre counters with a solid body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yardow. Sartre does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Sartre releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A combination from Yardow does no damage.
Sartre digs a good body shot into Yardow's ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Sartre.
Sartre lands a leg kick that knocks Yardow off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sartre drops his hands momentarily and Yardow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yardow throws a series of punches but Sartre moves out of range.
Yardow misses the body punch
and Sartre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yardow misses with a left hand
and Sartre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Sartre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sartre throws a head kick but Yardow moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Yardow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sartre lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yardow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sartre jabs at Yardow's body.
Sartre lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yardow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sartre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yardow scores with a nice head shot.
Sartre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sartre counters with a body kick.#T2#
Yardow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sartre.
Sartre scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Sartre misses
and Yardow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sartre lands with a nice body punch.
Sartre looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sartre scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sartre scores with a head kick. Yardow tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Zane Yardow has been cut.
Sartre lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sartre chopping away at his opponent's legs. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Yardow has knocked Sartre down with a huge combo! Yardow steps away and waves a wobbly Sartre back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Sartre is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Nicholas Sartre has been cut.#T3#
Yardow fakes the body blow, causing Sartre to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Sartre goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zane Yardow!
During a confident post fight interview, Zane Yardow thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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

#R1#
A slow jab from Almunecar misses its intended target.
Von Alkum flicks out a counter leg kick but Almunecar steps away.
Von Alkum 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.
Almunecar thuds his right hand into Von Alkum's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Von Alkum takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Von Alkum lands with a cross. #CUT2#It looks like Alcide Almunecar has been cut.
Von Alkum is looking to slow Almunecar down with leg kicks.
Von Alkum ducks under a wild hook from Almunecar.
Von Alkum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Almunecar.
Almunecar is looking to score with low kicks.
Almunecar connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Alkum fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Almunecar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Almunecar misses with a leg kick
and Almunecar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Alkum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Almunecar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Von Alkum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Almunecar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum throws a hook but Almunecar avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Von Alkum.
Almunecar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Alkum moves away.
Von Alkum throws a head kick but Almunecar moves out of range.
Almunecar tried to counter with a leg kick but Von Alkum avoided it.
Decent striking displayed by Almunecar there.
Von Alkum takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Von Alkum throws a wild body kick that Almunecar sees coming a mile off.
Almunecar looks to land a left hand but Von Alkum moved out of range nicely.
Von Alkum takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Almunecar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Von Alkum throws a head kick that misses.
Von Alkum throws a hook but Almunecar blocks it.
Almunecar half committed to a counter leg kick.
Von Alkum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Almunecar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Von Alkum backs away, Almunecar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Almunecar misses.
Von Alkum just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Alkum tries to clinch up
and Almunecar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Von Alkum throws the left hand but Almunecar avoids the punch easily.
Von Alkum tries to clinch there but Almunecar circles away.
Nice body kick there by Von Alkum.#T3#
Almunecar lands a nice hook to Von Alkum's body. Von Alkum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Almunecar blocks a head kick by Von Alkum.
Von Alkum throws a jab but it's blocked by Almunecar.
Almunecar is looking to counter punch.
Almunecar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Klaus Von Alkum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Almunecar.
Von Alkum throws a leg kick but Almunecar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Almunecar avoids the head kick by Von Alkum.
Almunecar misses with a hook
and Von Alkum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Alkum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Almunecar scores with a hook to the body. Von Alkum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Von Alkum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Almunecar blocks a head kick by Von Alkum. #T4#
Von Alkum throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Almunecar's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Von Alkum as he checks the leg kick.
Von Alkum throws an overhand right that lands on Almunecar's shoulder, as Almunecar tries to avoid the shot.
Von Alkum throws a hook but Almunecar avoids it easily.
Almunecar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Von Alkum throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Almunecar on the side of the head.
Von Alkum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Von Alkum moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#Almunecar is rocked!#CUT2#Alcide Almunecar's cut is getting worse.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Almunecar.
Oh Almunecar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Almunecar jabs Von Alkum right on the nose. Von Alkum blinks but takes it well.
Von Alkum tries to bum rush Almunecar with a series of wild strikes but Almunecar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Almunecar seems to have got his legs back now.
Almunecar lands a head kick. Von Alkum smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Klaus Von Alkum will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alcide Almunecar's cut.
That's time! Almunecar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Almunecar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Von Alkum takes a swing at Almunecar's ribcage but misses.
Almunecar connects with a high kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Almunecar blocks the leg kick.
Almunecar throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Alkum.
Von Alkum feints a counter leg kick.
Von Alkum moves in looking to clinch but Almunecar pushes him off.
Von Alkum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Almunecar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Almunecar thuds a left hand into Von Alkum's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Alkum keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Von Alkum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Alkum loads up on a big right hand but Almunecar slips the punch.
Almunecar has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Almunecar scores with a sloppy right hand. Von Alkum should have avoided that one. #T1#
Almunecar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Von Alkum tries to land a leg kick but Almunecar saw it coming and moves away.
Almunecar is looking to counter punch.
Von Alkum loads up on a big right hand but Almunecar slips the punch.
Almunecar is looking to chop away at Von Alkum's legs.
Almunecar connects with a crisp jab.
Von Alkum tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Almunecar counters with a leg kick.
Almunecar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Von Alkum tries to clinch but Almunecar is having none of it.
Almunecar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Almunecar avoids the head kick by Von Alkum.
Von Alkum is looking to slow Almunecar down with leg kicks.
Almunecar throws a series of punches but Von Alkum moves out of range.
Almunecar takes one on the button.
Almunecar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Almunecar has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Almunecar misses with a body shot.
Von Alkum misses with a right hand
and Almunecar counters with a nice body shot.
Von Alkum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Almunecar.
Von Alkum misses with a hook
and Almunecar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Von Alkum is predictable there
and Almunecar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Almunecar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Von Alkum shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Von Alkum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Von Alkum fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Von Alkum might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Almunecar has got the better of the exchanges.
Almunecar connects with a body shot that sends Von Alkum's belly button to the back.
Von Alkum throws a sloppy body shot
and Almunecar counters with a straight right hand.
Alcide Almunecar is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Almunecar.
Almunecar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Von Alkum doesn't seem bothered though.
Almunecar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Almunecar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Almunecar moves out of range of the strikes.
Von Alkum throws a hook but Almunecar avoids it easily.
Almunecar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Almunecar cracks Von Alkum with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Almunecar throws a sloppy body shot
and Von Alkum counters with a thumping low kick.
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!
Von Alkum misses with a double jab.
Almunecar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Alkum.
Von Alkum fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Almunecar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Almunecar connects with a leg kick.
Von Alkum misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Almunecar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Von Alkum doesn't seem phased though.
Von Alkum misses with a hook. Almunecar ducked under it nicely.
Von Alkum attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Almunecar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Almunecar scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alcide Almunecar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alcide Almunecar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice body punch from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Almunecar avoids the head kick by Von Alkum.
Von Alkum has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Almunecar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Von Alkum tries to move into range but Almunecar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Almunecar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Almunecar connects with a jab.
Almunecar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Alkum wants to clinch up but Almunecar keeps it at a distance.
Almunecar avoids the head kick by Von Alkum.
An attempted straight right counter from Almunecar misses the target.
A head kick misses from Von Alkum.
Almunecar lands with a kick to the temple. Von Alkum shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Almunecar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Von Alkum on the side of the head.
Almunecar scores with a leg kick.
Almunecar throws a leg kick but Von Alkum sees it coming and moves out of range.
Von Alkum throws a quick inside leg kick.
Von Alkum uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Almunecar has time to react.
Almunecar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Alkum.
Almunecar half committed to a counter leg kick.
Von Alkum's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Almunecar moves forwards but Von Alkum connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Almunecar misses with a wild body shot.
Von Alkum misses with a hook
and Almunecar counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Alkum throws a jab when Almunecar was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Almunecar misses the target.
Von Alkum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Almunecar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Almunecar lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Von Alkum misses
and Almunecar counters with a thumping low kick.
Almunecar scores with a leg kick.
Von Alkum tries a head kick but it misses.
Almunecar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Almunecar takes a swing at Von Alkum's ribcage but misses.
Von Alkum looks to score with a jab to the body but Almunecar is just out of range.
Almunecar blocks a jab.
Von Alkum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Almunecar.
A little feinted left hand from Almunecar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Von Alkum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Almunecar.
Von Alkum wants to land a leg kick but Almunecar is out of range.
A low kick from Von Alkum misses
and Almunecar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Almunecar checks a low kick from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum scores with a jab to the jaw.
Almunecar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Von Alkum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Von Alkum drives through and clinches with Almunecar against the cage.
Von Alkum lands a hook that snaps the head of Almunecar backwards. #BC#
Almunecar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Almunecar.
Von Alkum throws a lazy head kick
and Almunecar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Almunecar looks to land a left hand but Von Alkum moved out of range nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Almunecar connects with an inside leg kick.
Von Alkum looks to land a right hand but Almunecar moved out of range.
Von Alkum scores with a nice head shot.
Von Alkum misses with an uppercut
and Almunecar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick by Von Alkum misses
and Almunecar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Almunecar. That's going to slow Von Alkum down.
Von Alkum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Almunecar feints and then cracks Von Alkum's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Von Alkum down.
Von Alkum tries to score with a low kick but Almunecar moves his leg out of the way.
Almunecar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alcide Almunecar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Almunecar 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: TOF 190
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Good shot there by Ortega.
Ortega throws a sloppy body shot
and Hayes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hayes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hayes throws a hook but Ortega avoids it easily.
It looked like Ortega was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hayes throws an off balance right hand
and Ortega makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hayes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortega.
Hayes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ortega jabs Hayes to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD#
Ortega gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortega scoring with punches and elbows.
Ortega working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ortega scoring with punches from side control.
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Hayes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ortega lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hayes down.
We've been hearing good reports from Ortega's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Ortega throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hayes tries to bench press Ortega off him but Ortega keeps the position.
Ortega throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hayes is letting Ortega control him for a moment.
Hayes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ortega. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hayes is looking for a sweep.
Ortega landing a few strikes. #T2#
Ortega trying to control the position but Hayes is working away.
Hayes is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Ortega crashes against the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega controlling the position.
Ortega trying to control the action but Hayes is working from the bottom.
Ortega throws a strike aimed at the side of Hayes's head but Hayes avoids it well.
Hayes can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Ortega sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hayes is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ortega throws a strike aimed at the side of Hayes's head but Hayes avoids it well.
Hayes regains half guard, as Ortega was trying to land strikes.
Hayes is trying to get back to full guard.
Ortega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hayes keeps working.
Ortega looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hayes is trying to maintain the position but Ortega is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hayes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ortega's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ortega's back!
Ortega rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hayes trying to pass the guard but Ortega defending well.
Ortega is trying to maintain the position but Hayes is very close to passing his half guard.
Hayes trying to advance position but Ortega counters by regaining guard.
Ortega wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega keeping full guard, as Hayes tries to pass.
Ortega wants to sweep here but Hayes controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Ortega working a defensive guard but Hayes passes into half guard.
Ortega wants to get back to full guard.
Hayes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hayes is continuing to stall.
Ortega keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T6#
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.
Hayes is keen to just control but Ortega is a slippery customer.
Hayes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ortega tries to get to full guard but Hayes has control of the leg.
Hayes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ortega keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ortega connects with a jab.
Hayes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hayes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hayes slips a straight right by Ortega.
Hayes misses with a body punch
and Ortega counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T7#
Hayes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Emilio Ortega has been cut.
Ortega looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #ROC2#Ortega is rocked!
Hayes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ortega.
Hayes looks to land a left hand but Ortega moved out of range nicely.
Hayes looks to land a right hand but Ortega moved out of range.
Hayes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oh Ortega is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ortega is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Hayes doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Ortega crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Ortega's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quentin Hayes!
Quentin Hayes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SMASH: Ghetea vs Buddha 3
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Ghetea lands a jab.
Ghetea defending well as Buddha loads up on a big left hand.
Buddha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ghetea on the side of the head.
Ghetea throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Buddha counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ghetea won't be happy with that.
Buddha trying to control the position but Ghetea is working away.
Ghetea struggling a bit here.
Ghetea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Ghetea's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ghetea is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Ghetea is trying to work for a sweep but Buddha has mounted him!#SUB2#
Buddha is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ghetea can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ghetea is trying to escape the mount.
Ghetea wants to hold on but Buddha pushes him away.
Ghetea is trying desperately to improve position.
Buddha takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ghetea can't escape the position. #T2#
Buddha misses with a head shot.
Buddha wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ghetea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
My spies in Animal Fight Club inform me that Buddha has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ghetea squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape. #SUB2#
Ghetea defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Buddha.
Ghetea avoids a series of strikes thrown by Buddha.
Ghetea working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Ghetea tries to hold on but Buddha postures up.
Ghetea is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Buddha looking to control but Ghetea is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Buddha misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ghetea is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Buddha throwing strikes here but Ghetea is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buddha prevents Ghetea from getting the reversal.
Ghetea sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Buddha is controlling the pace.
Buddha is looking to advance position but Ghetea won't allow it.
Ghetea trying to control here.
Ghetea tries to get to full guard but Buddha has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghetea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Buddha.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Buddha dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghetea. Buddha does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Ghetea misses
and Buddha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buddha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghetea.
Ghetea appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Buddha misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ghetea.
Ghetea throws a leg kick but Buddha checks it.
Ghetea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ghetea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghetea.
Buddha blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea misses with a body shot.
Ghetea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buddha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ghetea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buddha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Buddha scores with a jab to the body.
Buddha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ghetea misses with a wild body shot.
Buddha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ghetea!
Ghetea misses with a hook. Buddha ducked under it nicely.
Ghetea throws a body shot but no joy.
Buddha steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Buddha avoids the body shot from Ghetea.
Ghetea misses with a looping right.
Ghetea ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ghetea lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buddha's sensitive parts. #T2#
Buddha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Ghetea tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghetea scores with a decent looking hook.
Buddha misses with a hook
and Ghetea counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ghetea throws a poor cross that misses
and Buddha counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buddha fails with a takedown attempt.
Ghetea has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Buddha.#T3#
Buddha throws a hook to the side of Ghetea's head but Ghetea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ghetea swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Buddha lands with a cross.
Buddha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ghetea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buddha.
A nice side step and Buddha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Buddha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ghetea throws a hook to the side of Buddha's head but Buddha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buddha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ghetea.
Ghetea throws a shot to the body.
Ghetea throws a hook but Buddha avoids it easily.
Ghetea just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Ghetea loads up on a big right hand but Buddha slips the punch.
Buddha with a jab.
Buddha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ghetea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghetea swings for the body but Buddha moves out of range.
Buddha appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Buddha missing with a left hand there. Ghetea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darius Ghetea is winning the standup battle so far.
Ghetea scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Buddha tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ghetea lands a nice hook to Buddha's body. Buddha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ghetea lands a right hook to the body.
Ghetea avoids the body shot from Buddha.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Ghetea dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Buddha is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Buddha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ghetea. Ghetea obviously looking to wear him down.
Ghetea thumps Buddha with a low kick.
Buddha slaps away a takedown attempt from Ghetea, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ghetea throws a leg kick but Buddha sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ghetea throws a leg kick which misses Buddha's front leg but catches the back leg as Buddha tries to avoid it.
Ghetea missing with a left hand there. Buddha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buddha counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea misses with a wild body shot.
Buddha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A low kick from Buddha is predictable there
and Buddha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ghetea - that will leave a mark!
Buddha lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A left lands for Ghetea.
Ghetea scores with the left hand. Buddha knows he should have avoided that one.
Ghetea works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Buddha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghetea.
Ghetea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buddha.
It looked like Ghetea was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Buddha.
Ghetea throws a hook but Buddha blocks it.
Buddha avoids the body shot from Ghetea.
Darius Ghetea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghetea misses with a leg kick.
Buddha flicks out a counter leg kick but Ghetea steps away.
Ghetea tries to land a leg kick but Buddha saw it coming and moves away. #T2#
Buddha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghetea.
Buddha throws a looping overhand right but Ghetea ducks down to avoid it.
Ghetea throws a low kick but Buddha avoids it.
Buddha appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Buddha digs a good body shot into Ghetea's ribs.
Ghetea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buddha.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buddha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Buddha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Buddha shoots and misses
and Ghetea counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Buddha with a jab.#T3#
Buddha checks a low kick from Ghetea.
Buddha misses with a hook.
Ghetea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buddha.
Buddha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Buddha throws a body kick that misses
and Ghetea counters with a nice leg kick.
Buddha with a nice calf kick.
Jab by Ghetea.
Ghetea throws a shot from downtown. Buddha moves away and avoids it.
Buddha moves out of range as Ghetea strikes.
And Buddha tries to counter it with a takedown but Ghetea pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Buddha scores with a jab to the head.
Ghetea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buddha manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Buddha! But no joy.#T4#
Buddha throws a low kick but Ghetea moves out of range easily.
Ghetea's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buddha under the eye.
An inside leg kick from Buddha misses.
Ghetea throws a lazy right hand but Buddha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ghetea throws a body shot but no joy.
Buddha shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ghetea scores with a punch to the head.
Ghetea misses with a low kick.
Ghetea takes a swing at Buddha's ribcage but misses.
Ghetea misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghetea scores with a sloppy right hand. Buddha should have avoided that one.
Buddha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darius Ghetea clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Ghetea scores with a jab to the head.
Buddha scores with a nice strike.
Ghetea misses the jab.
Buddha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghetea.
Buddha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ghetea defends it well.
Ghetea takes a swing at Buddha's ribcage but misses.
Buddha lunges at Ghetea with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ghetea's hand.
Ghetea swings away with a body shot that misses
and Buddha counters with a nice uppercut.
Buddha lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ghetea gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Buddha.
Ghetea throws a lazy right hand but Buddha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Ghetea wants to clinch up but Buddha keeps it at a distance.
Ghetea on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Buddha. Buddha obviously looking to wear him down.
Ghetea misses the body punch
and Buddha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Buddha.
Ghetea avoids the body shot from Buddha.
Ghetea throws a nice outside leg kick.
Darius Ghetea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghetea throws a leg kick which misses Buddha's front leg but catches the back leg as Buddha tries to avoid it.
Buddha misses with a hook.
Ghetea throwing a counter right hand but Buddha manages to avoid it.
Buddha misses with a body kick.
Ghetea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Ghetea on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Ghetea tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buddha swivels and escapes.
Ghetea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ghetea misses with a series of wild punches.
Buddha changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Buddha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ghetea momentarily.
Buddha throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch combination from Ghetea misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buddha works Ghetea's body with a nice hook.
Ghetea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buddha.
Buddha changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Buddha throws a hook to the side of Ghetea's head but Ghetea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Ghetea avoids the body shot from Buddha.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Buddha, as that shot connected.
Ghetea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ghetea misses with a low kick.
Ghetea tries to score with a low kick but Buddha moves his leg out of the way.
Buddha connects with a body shot that sends Ghetea's belly button to the back.
Buddha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ghetea misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Buddha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Buddha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A shot to the liver by Buddha. Beautiful body shot.
Ghetea drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Buddha takes one to the chin there.
Ghetea swings for the body but Buddha moves out of range.
Buddha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Ghetea is predictable there #TD2#
and Buddha counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghetea tries to buck Buddha off but Buddha is having none of it.
Ghetea is working hard here to advance position.
Ghetea is not content to let Buddha control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Buddha dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Buddha throws out a powerful jab.
Buddha looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghetea is just out of range.
Ghetea throws a leg kick but Buddha sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Buddha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ghetea thuds his shin into the meat of Buddha's side.
Ghetea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea moves to clinch but Buddha breaks away #TD2#
and Buddha counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ghetea wants to control the position but Buddha says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Buddha content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Buddha thows a huge punch but Ghetea dodges it nicely.
Buddha wants to take a breather but Ghetea is having none of it.
Buddha not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ghetea trying to hold on to Buddha's head to control him but Buddha postures up.
Ghetea is trying to get back to full guard.
Ghetea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Buddha. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Buddha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ghetea has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ghetea wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ghetea is defending against the submission attempts here by Buddha. #SUB2#
Buddha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Buddha prevents Ghetea from improving his position.#T3#
Ghetea wants to control but Buddha is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A leg kick checked by Ghetea.
Buddha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ghetea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ghetea.
Buddha slips a straight right by Ghetea.
Ghetea swings for the body but Buddha moves out of range.
Ghetea throws a low kick but Buddha moves out of range easily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Buddha drops his hands momentarily and Ghetea takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ghetea lands with a nice combination. Buddha backs away looking to recover.
Ghetea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Buddha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Buddha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Buddha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ghetea misses with a two punch combination.
Buddha with the counter takedown but Ghetea avoids it easily.
Ghetea throws a jab when Buddha was well out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buddha looks to throw a body kick
and Ghetea counters with a stiff right hand.
Buddha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ghetea has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Samson Buddha.
I think Buddha has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 48:48
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 48:47

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

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

#R1#
Scarletwound misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scarletwound swings widly with a right hand
and Belmond counters with a nice body kick. #CL#
Belmond rushes Scarletwound and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Scarletwound takes an elbow to the temple.
A short body shot lands from Belmond as the two fighters clinch.
Belmond lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Winter Scarletwound has been cut.
Scarletwound manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Belmond lands an elbow inside that Scarletwound shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Belmond has hold of one of Scarletwound's legs. Scarletwound is fighting the takedown attempt but Belmond gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Belmond seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Belmond has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
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!
Scarletwound keeping full guard, as Belmond tries to pass. #T1#
Belmond cracks Scarletwound with a solid left hand.
Scarletwound is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Belmond stays in close to Scarletwound's body and controls the position.
Belmond 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.
Scarletwound keeping moving, preventing Belmond from controlling successfully.
Scarletwound is adopting a defensive guard.
Belmond stays in close to Scarletwound's body and controls the position.
Scarletwound is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A chopping leg kick lands by Scarletwound.
Belmond lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scarletwound's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Scarletwound throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Scarletwound backs away, Belmond returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick from Scarletwound misses
and Belmond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scarletwound with the inside leg kick.
Belmond misses the shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Belmond!
Scarletwound connects with a leg kick.
Scarletwound takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Belmond scores with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Belmond.
Scarletwound gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Belmond.#TD#
Belmond closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Scarletwound wants to improve his position but Belmond is controlling well.
Scarletwound trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Belmond manages to pass to mount!
Belmond tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Belmond's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Belmond landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB#
Belmond is working for a guillotine from mount but Scarletwound frees his head quite easily.
Scarletwound tries to hold on but Belmond pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarletwound blocking the ground and pound.
Belmond with a couple of short strikes.
Belmond takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BOOM! Belmond connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Scarletwound is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Belmond wants to control the pace but Scarletwound is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Winter Scarletwound's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Belmond checks a low kick from Scarletwound.
Belmond scores with a sloppy right hand. Scarletwound should have avoided that one.
Belmond looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Scarletwound misses with a head kick.
Belmond half committed to a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Scarletwound.
Belmond connects with a jab.
Belmond tries to clinch but Scarletwound is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarletwound moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice defenses there by Scarletwound.
Scarletwound takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Scarletwound throws a poor cross that misses
and Belmond counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Scarletwound pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belmond scoring well with a low kick there.
Belmond smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Belmond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scarletwound can do to turn this around?
Belmond scores with a nice head shot.
Scarletwound lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Belmond darts in and clinches Scarletwound up against the cage.
Scarletwound doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Belmond pulls Scarletwound into guard.
Belmond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belmond is working hard here to advance position.
Belmond has control of Scarletwound's left arm, preventing Scarletwound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Scarletwound lands a couple of elbows.
Belmond is pulling down on Scarletwound's head. It's preventing any offense from Scarletwound, at least for the moment.
Scarletwound must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scarletwound trying to control but Belmond is working from the bottom.
Belmond can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scarletwound controls the pace.
Belmond keeping moving, preventing Scarletwound from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Belmond thumps Scarletwound with a low kick.#T3#
Scarletwound is looking to score with low kicks.
Scarletwound throws a leg kick
and Belmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scarletwound misses with a straight right.
Belmond blocks a head kick by Scarletwound. #TD#
Belmond drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Belmond remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
You can see the frustration on Scarletwound's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Belmond taking a breather here. #T4#
Scarletwound wants to get back to his feet but Belmond drags him back down.
Scarletwound tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belmond wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belmond controls the position from side control.
Belmond wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scarletwound keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Winter Scarletwound's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Belmond lands a jab.
Scarletwound showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Belmond.
Belmond listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Belmond. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Belmond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarletwound throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Belmond's head.#CUT2#It looks like Itziar Belmond has been cut.
Belmond misses with an uppercut. Scarletwound saw that one coming.
Belmond scores with a leg kick. #TD#
Belmond closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T1#
Scarletwound trying to hold on to Belmond's head to control him but Belmond postures up.
Scarletwound punching from the bottom.
Belmond is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Belmond seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Scarletwound for as long as he can get away with.
Itziar Belmond is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Belmond passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Scarletwound!
Belmond controlling the pace for now.
Scarletwound tries to hold on but Belmond pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scarletwound can do anything to dispel that myth.
Belmond controlling the position easily from mount.
Winter Scarletwound has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Scarletwound tries to hold on but Belmond pushes him away.
Belmond looking to control and managing it successfully.
Scarletwound tries to hold on but Belmond postures up.
Belmond prevents Scarletwound from getting the reversal.
Belmond controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Scarletwound working to try and regain half guard.
Belmond content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SYN 1126 Rozhkov vs. Ryu II
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Benoit clinches up against the cage.
Come on Benoit - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A left hand lands to the body for Benoit.
Benoit is looking to control Boma's arms but Boma gets an underhook and turns him. Now Benoit has his back to the cage.
Boma tries to throw a body punch but Benoit avoids it by throwing Boma back against the cage.
Benoit controlling the action here for a moment.
Benoit throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boma.
Benoit misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boma can't find room to land a body shot as Benoit controls the action.
Benoit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benoit can't find room to land a body shot as Boma controls the action.
Boma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benoit tries to work over Boma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Boma can't find room to land a body shot as Benoit controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Boma scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Boma takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benoit tries a body shot but Boma blocks it.
Benoit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benoit has Boma pushed against the cage.
Benoit tries to throw a body punch but Boma avoids it by throwing Benoit back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Boma.
Boma avoiding damage.
Benoit is leaning against Boma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Benoit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Benoit dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Benoit trying to stall but Boma improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boma.
Boma lands with a right to the head.
Benoit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benoit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benoit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Boma fails to land.
Benoit misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Benoit.
Benoit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benoit misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boma tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Benoit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Benoit misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boma.
Boma prevents a body shot from Benoit.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Benoit is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boma is keeping busy.
Benoit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benoit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benoit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boma prevents a body shot from Benoit.
Benoit lands with a left to the head.
Benoit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma misses with a body punch. #T4#
Benoit just leaning against Boma, taking a breather.
Boma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boma really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Benoit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Benoit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boma tries a knee to the head but Benoit blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Boma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Benoit backwards.
Benoit stalls.
Benoit avoids a wild elbow strike from Boma.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boma blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Benoit - that landed with a thud.
Benoit swings wildly with an uppercut but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Christ Benoit will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Benoit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boma throws a hook but Benoit avoids it easily.
Boma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benoit moves out of range as Boma throws a body kick.
Benoit misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Boma misses the target.
Benoit defending well as Boma loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Benoit.
Boma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Christ Benoit has been cut.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Benoit swings wildly with an uppercut but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boma's elbow.
Benoit stalling.
Benoit lands a left hand. #T1#
Boma stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Benoit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Benoit tries to throw a body punch but Boma avoids it by throwing Benoit back against the cage.
Benoit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benoit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boma can't find room to land a body shot as Benoit controls the action.
Benoit misses with a punch on the inside.
Boma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benoit dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benoit.
Benoit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boma controlling the action here for a moment.
Benoit slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Benoit letting Boma take a breather here.
Boma blocks a body shot from Benoit.
Benoit scores with a hook to the body.
Benoit can't find room to land a body shot as Boma controls the action.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Benoit.
Benoit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Boma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Benoit blocks it with crossed arms.
Benoit blocks a body shot from Boma.
A nice right hand lands inside from Benoit.
Boma digs a right hand into Benoit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benoit's gas tank.
Benoit struggles to land a body shot inside as Boma controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Boma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benoit stalling in the clinch.
Boma has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A short uppercut from Benoit.
Boma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benoit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Benoit struggles to land a body shot inside as Boma controls his hands.
Boma lands with a left to the head.
Boma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benoit scores with a shot to the side of Boma's head.
Benoit just leaning against Boma, taking a breather.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
Benoit misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Boma.
A shot in the inside from Benoit. #ROC2#Boma is rocked!
Benoit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boma's elbow.
Oh Boma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Boma lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
Benoit lands a shot to the body.
Boma is leaning against Benoit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Benoit effectively controlling the action here.
Benoit has Boma pressed against the cage.
Benoit continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Boma seems to have got his legs back now.
Benoit lands with a short shot to the head.
Benoit will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boma up against the cage.
Benoit stalling.
Boma scores with a hook to the body.
Benoit digs a right hand underneath Boma's ribcage. Boma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Benoit is trying to stall.
Benoit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Christ Benoit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Christ Benoit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Boma lands a leg kick that knocks Benoit off balance momentarily.
Norman Boma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#KD#
Boma lands a big head kick that sends Benoit tumbling to the mat! Boma takes a step backwards and waves Benoit back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Benoit is rocked!
Boma walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Benoit drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Boma swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Benoit's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Norman Boma!
A very excited looking Norman Boma 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: GAMMA#1124 Ritori v Ignatiev
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Sojka throws a sloppy body shot
and Hawat counters with a leg kick.
Hawat has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A big left from Hawat misses.
Hawat swings for the body but Sojka moves out of range.
Hawat misses with a low kick as Sojka jumps back.
Hawat slips under a jab from Sojka.
Sojka slips a jab from Hawat.
Sojka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawat.
Hawat misses with a jab to the body
and Sojka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sojka throws a big shot that misses.
Hawat tried to counter with a leg kick but Sojka avoided it.
Hawat keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Sojka.
Sojka misses the jab.
Sojka scores with a sloppy right hand. Hawat should have avoided that one.
A jab from Sojka does it's job there.
Sojka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawat throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hawat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sojka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawat.
Sojka tries to clinch up but Hawat circles away and keeps his distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Hawat misses its target.#T1#
Nice shot by Sojka.
Nice shot lands for Hawat.#CL2#
Sojka instigates a clinch.
Sojka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawat backwards.
Hawat prevents a body shot from Sojka.
A short right from Sojka on the inside.
Sojka lands a nice shot to the body.
Sojka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hawat has Sojka pushed against the cage.
Hawat prevents a body shot from Sojka.
Sojka has a couple of punches blocked by Hawat. #T2#
Sojka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sojka avoiding damage as Hawat throws knees to the body.
Sojka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sojka scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Hawat breaks the clinch.
Hawat thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sojka if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawat blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Hawat.
Sojka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Sojka.
Hawat moves out of range as Sojka strikes.
Hawat slips a jab from Sojka.
Sojka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawat.
Hawat lands a body shot.
Sojka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hawat throws a low kick but Sojka avoids it.#T3#
Hawat takes one on the button.
Hawat throws a body punch but Sojka moves out of range.
Sojka missing with a left hand there. Hawat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Albert Sojka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sojka misses the shot to the body.
Sojka throws the left hand but Hawat avoids the punch easily.
Hawat throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sojka avoids it.
Sojka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Hawat misses.
Sojka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sojka checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Sojka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sojka wants to counter the offense by Hawat and move into the clinch position.
Sojka tries to clinch but Hawat moves away
and Hawat counters with a leg kick.
Sojka slips a straight right by Hawat.
Hawat throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sojka counters with a straight right hand.
Hawat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Sojka moves into the clinch.
Sojka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawat throws a punch but it's blocked by Sojka. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sojka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Hawat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hawat cracks Sojka with an open hand slap.
Hawat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sojka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sojka checks a low kick from Hawat.
Hawat lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sojka scores with the left hand. Hawat knows he should have avoided that one.
Sojka cracks Hawat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hawat lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sojka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawat manages to avoid it.
Sojka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawat looks to land a combination. Sojka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Albert Sojka has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sojka. Hawat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sojka.
Sojka throws out a loose jab but Hawat uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Sojka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Sojka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hawat throws a low kick but Sojka moves out of range easily.
Sojka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Sojka misses.
Sojka 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.
Sojka swings for the body but Hawat moves out of range.
Hawat swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sojka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hawat sizes up Sojka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sojka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hawat thows a leg kick but Sojka checks it
and Sojka counters with a series of strikes. Hawat will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hawat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sojka.
Hawat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sojka.
It looked like Hawat was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sojka.
Sojka throws out a loose jab but Hawat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sojka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sojka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sojka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hawat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sojka.
Hawat looks to land a body kick but Sojka moved away.
Sojka throws a hook but Hawat avoids it easily.
Hawat throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Sojka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sojka.
Sojka misses with a punch to the body. #T1##BC#
Hawat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sojka in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sojka blocks a leg kick.
Hawat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sojka moves away.
Hawat moves out of range of the strikes.
Sojka blocks a jab.
Sojka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sojka throws a hook but Hawat blocks it.
Hawat looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Sojka clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Sojka on the inside.
Sojka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hawat blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hawat.
Hawat prevents a body shot from Sojka.
Sojka lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#It looks like Thufir Hawat has been cut.#T2#
Sojka throws a head punch that misses.
Sojka misses with some punches.
Hawat looking to slow down the pace here.
Sojka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Hawat breaks the clinch.
Sojka moves to clinch but Hawat breaks away
and Hawat counters with a straight right hand.
Hawat defending well as Sojka loads up on a big left hand.
Sojka throws a shot to the body.
Hawat keeps the fight on the outside.
Sojka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawat misses with a wild body shot.
Sojka clobbers Hawat with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sojka misses with a body shot. #T3#
Hawat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sojka.
Hawat takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Albert Sojka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sojka checks a leg kick nicely.
Sojka works Hawat's body with a nice hook.
Sojka 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.
Hawat connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sojka momentarily.
Sojka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sojka looks to throw the jab but Hawat is out of range.
Hawat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawat gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sojka.
Sojka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sojka.
Hawat is looking to land body kicks.
Hawat tries a head kick but it misses.
Sojka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawat scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sojka misses with a right hand
and Hawat counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Hawat connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hawat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hawat.
Hawat shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hawat throws out a leg kick but Sojka moves out of range and Hawat only half commits.
Hawat throws a leg kick but Sojka checks it.
Hawat connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sojka momentarily.
Sojka tries to clinch but Hawat is having none of it.
Sojka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sojka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawat.
Sojka throws a jab when Hawat was well out of range.
Hawat tries to bum rush Sojka with a series of wild strikes but Sojka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hawat moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawat. Sojka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sojka throws out a counter right but Hawat avoids it with no problem.
Hawat staying out of range there.
Sojka jabs Hawat right on the nose. Hawat blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawat misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Sojka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sojka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hawat smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hawat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sojka. That did some damage!
Sojka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawat was well out of range. Poor timing from Sojka.
Sojka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawat.
Hawat takes one on the button.
Sojka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sojka walks into a stiff left hand from Hawat.
Sojka needs to keep his hands up - Hawat had a free shot at his head there.
Sojka lands a nice shot that snaps Hawat's head back.
Hawat lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawat connects with a right hand. Sojka shakes it off.
Sojka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawat counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hawat fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sojka is out of range.
Sojka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawat.
Hawat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sojka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Sojka throws out a loose jab but Hawat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sojka.
A clash of legs there as Sojka blocks the low kick.
Hawat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sojka.#CL2#
Sojka clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sojka.
Sojka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hawat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sojka stalling in the clinch.
Sojka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sojka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sojka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sojka tries a body shot but Hawat blocks it.
Thufir Hawat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sojka.
Hawat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sojka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sojka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hawat.
Hawat is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sojka is keeping busy.
Sojka fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Hawat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hawat slips under a jab.
Hawat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sojka.
Sojka avoids the body shot from Hawat.
Hawat scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sojka ducks under a wild hook from Hawat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawat throws a low kick, looking for Sojka's leg but Sojka calmly moves out of range. #T3#
A jab from Sojka misses.
Sojka lands a jab-cross combination.
Hawat slips under a jab.
Hawat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sojka throws out the jab.
Sojka thuds his right hand into Hawat's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hawat on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sojka stuns Hawat with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hawat takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hawat moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sojka shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hawat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawat throws a big shot that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Sojka as he connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Hawat. That snapped Sojka's head back. #ROC#Sojka is rocked!
Hawat walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Sojka drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hawat swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Sojka's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thufir Hawat!
Thufir Hawat decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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