Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: C367: Dorado vs Monkey II
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Spicoli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spicoli throws a push kick but Juniorss slaps the foot to one side.
Spicoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Juniorss was well out of range. Poor timing from Spicoli.
Juniorss throws out a counter right but Spicoli avoids it with no problem.
Juniorss chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spicoli can pounce on him.
Spicoli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Juniorss.
It looked like Spicoli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab lands there for Juniorss.#CUT2#It looks like Jeff Spicoli has been cut.
Spicoli lands a right hook to the body.
Spicoli misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Spicoli misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Juniorss misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spicoli misses with a straight left.
Spicoli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Juniorss's head.
Spicoli ducks under a wild hook from Juniorss.
As Juniorss backs away, Spicoli returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Spicoli throws an overhand right that lands on Juniorss's shoulder, as Juniorss tries to avoid the shot.
Jeff Spicoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Spicoli 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 big left from Spicoli misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spicoli.
Nice uppercut lands for Spicoli. That snapped Juniorss's head back.
Juniorss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spicoli.
It seemed like Juniorss was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Juniorss throws a poor cross that misses
and Spicoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Juniorss walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spicoli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Globo Gym (5000) in the buildup to the fight.
Spicoli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Juniorss looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spicoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Juniorss counters with a nice uppercut.
Spicoli misses with a hook. Juniorss ducked under it nicely.
Spicoli thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Juniorss if he has to take too many more of those. #T2#
Spicoli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juniorss misses with a left hand
and Spicoli counters with a thumping low kick.
Spicoli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Juniorss on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Juniorss wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Juniorss keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Juniorss throws a sloppy head kick and Spicoli moves out of range easily.
Juniorss drops his hands momentarily and Spicoli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Juniorss misses with a right hand
and Spicoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juniorss misses with a right hand
and Spicoli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Juniorss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spicoli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Spicoli throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Juniorss moves out of range of the strikes.
Juniorss looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Juniorss shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spicoli throws a head kick that misses
and Juniorss counters with a nice uppercut.
Spicoli lands a really nice looking cross but Juniorss seems unphased.
Juniorss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spicoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juniorss takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spicoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spicoli pushes Juniorss away with a front kick.
Juniorss misses with a wild body shot.
Juniorss 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.
Juniorss slips under a jab from Spicoli.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juniorss on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spicoli lands with a hook. Juniorss tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Spicoli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Juniorss under the eye.
Juniorss looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Spicoli throws a hook but Juniorss avoids it easily.
Juniorss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spicoli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick from Spicoli, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spicoli sizes up Juniorss with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spicoli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Juniorss now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Juniorss takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spicoli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Spicoli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Spicoli's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Juniorss walks forward, straight into a front kick from Spicoli.
Juniorss misses with a wild body shot.
Juniorss takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spicoli misses with a straight right.
Spicoli misses the body punch
and Juniorss counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No joy there for Spicoli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Juniorss drops his hands momentarily and Spicoli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spicoli misses with a right hand
and Juniorss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spicoli misses with an uppercut.
Juniorss with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Juniorss tries to clinch up.
Juniorss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spicoli moves away.#T1#
Spicoli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spicoli takes a swing at Juniorss's ribcage but misses.
Juniorss throws a jab when Spicoli was well out of range.
Juniorss moves out of range as Spicoli strikes.
Spicoli throws an overhand right that lands on Juniorss's shoulder, as Juniorss tries to avoid the shot.
Juniorss on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spicoli lands a nice looking body kick.
Spicoli misses with a leg kick
letting Juniorss counter with a right hand.
Juniorss with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spicoli to score with a decent uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Spicoli. Beautiful body shot.
Spicoli throws a right hand that misses
and Juniorss counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Juniorss misses with a lunging right hand
and Spicoli counters with a straight right hand.
Spicoli with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spicoli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Juniorss takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spicoli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Juniorss's sensitive parts.
Spicoli scores with a nice right hand.
Spicoli cracks Juniorss with a good jab.
Juniorss throws a head kick but Spicoli moves out of range.
Spicoli throws a quick counter kick to the body but Juniorss avoids it.
Juniorss ducks under a wild hook from Spicoli.
Spicoli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Juniorss has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Spicoli throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Juniorss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juniorss throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Spicoli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spicoli looks to land a body kick but Juniorss moved away.
Spicoli misses with an uppercut. Juniorss saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Juniorss! But no joy.
Jeff Spicoli is winning the standup battle so far.
Spicoli throws a sloppy body shot
and Juniorss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Juniorss misses with a body punch
and Spicoli counters with a two punch combo.
Juniorss looks to score with a jab to the body but Spicoli is just out of range.
Spicoli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spicoli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spicoli throws a sloppy head kick
letting Juniorss counter with a right hand.
Juniorss misses with a hook.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Juniorss slips a straight right by Spicoli.#KD2#
Juniorss lands a big uppercut and Spicoli crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Spicoli looks OK. Juniorss waves Spicoli back to his feet!#ROC2#Spicoli is rocked!
Spicoli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Spicoli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Juniorss misses the jab.
Spicoli seems to have got his legs back now.
Spicoli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spicoli misses with a right hand
and Juniorss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spicoli throws a hook to the side of Juniorss's head but Juniorss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Juniorss swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spicoli throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Juniorss counters with a nice right hand that sends Spicoli toppling to the canvas! Spicoli scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Juniorss finish him?!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Spicoli misses the target.
Spicoli slips a straight right by Juniorss.
Spicoli lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hamed Juniorss will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jeff Spicoli'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Spicoli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Juniorss misses.
Spicoli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juniorss's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spicoli throws an off balance right hand
and Spicoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spicoli punishes Juniorss's body with a nice straight punch.
Spicoli misses with an uppercut
and Juniorss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spicoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Juniorss counters with a straight right hand.
Spicoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Spicoli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Juniorss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Spicoli misses.
Juniorss throws a big counter head kick but Spicoli avoids it with no problem.
Juniorss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spicoli moves away.
Spicoli throws a quick counter head kick but Juniorss was just out of range.
Juniorss has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Juniorss blocks a jab.#T1#
Juniorss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spicoli.
Spicoli scores with a nice head shot.
Juniorss misses with a looping left.
Spicoli slips under a jab.
Juniorss gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spicoli throws a push kick but Juniorss slaps the foot to one side.
Spicoli misses with a right hand
enabling Juniorss to counter with a crisp jab.
Juniorss takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spicoli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juniorss.
Spicoli throws a lazy right hand but Juniorss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Juniorss dips to his left and cracks Spicoli with an uppercut!#T2#
Spicoli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good exchange - Spicoli coming out on top.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spicoli.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juniorss throws a lazy head kick
and Spicoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spicoli misses the jab.
Juniorss works Spicoli's body with a nice hook.
Spicoli throws a looping overhand right but Juniorss ducks down to avoid it.
Spicoli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Juniorss.
An attempted straight right counter from Spicoli misses the target.
Juniorss doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Juniorss thuds a left hand into Spicoli's body.#T3#
Spicoli misses the shot to the body.
Spicoli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spicoli misses with a hook
and Juniorss makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Juniorss tries to close the distance and clinch but Spicoli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Juniorss wants to clinch
and Spicoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spicoli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Juniorss can do to turn this around?
Juniorss swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spicoli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spicoli moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Spicoli misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spicoli.
Juniorss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Juniorss.
A countering left hand to the body from Juniorss misses.
Spicoli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spicoli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spicoli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spicoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Juniorss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spicoli misses with an uppercut
and Juniorss counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juniorss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spicoli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Juniorss stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spicoli.
Spicoli misses with a hook.
Spicoli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jeff Spicoli.
Well Spicoli 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Spicoli!
A very excited looking Jeff Spicoli 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#1111 Hawk v Will
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Posey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Svenkter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Buster Posey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Posey wants to clinch.
Svenkter keeps the fight on the outside.
Svenkter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Svenkter scores with a sloppy right hand. Posey should have avoided that one.
Svenkter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Posey .#CL2#
Posey moves into the clinch.
A short left from Posey .
Posey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Posey throws a punch but it's blocked by Svenkter.
Posey digs a right hand underneath Svenkter's ribcage. Svenkter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Svenkter wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Svenkter.
Posey lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Svenkter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Posey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Svenkter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Posey throws a body shot but no joy.
Svenkter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Svenkter feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Svenkter lands a nice shot that snaps Posey 's head back.
Posey misses with a wild combination.
Svenkter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Posey moves forwards but Svenkter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Posey blocks the low kick.
Posey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Posey throws a wild body kick that Svenkter sees coming a mile off.
Posey 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.
Posey tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Posey has Svenkter up against the cage in a clinch.
Svenkter is looking to break free of the clinch but Posey has double underhooks.
Posey working aggressively here. #BC#
Svenkter breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Posey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Posey works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Hargol Svenkter has been cut.
Posey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Svenkter connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#It looks like Buster Posey has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svenkter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Posey .#CL2#
Posey has closed the distance and engaged Svenkter in a clinch. #BC#
Svenkter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Posey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Svenkter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Posey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Svenkter.
Svenkter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Posey .
Posey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Posey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svenkter moves away.
Svenkter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Posey delivers a nice body kick.
Posey throws a head kick that half lands. #T3#
Svenkter blocks a jab.
Svenkter throwing a counter right hand but Posey manages to avoid it.
Svenkter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Posey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svenkter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Posey misses with a shot to the body
and Svenkter counters with an inside leg kick.
Posey doesn't manage to clinch there - Svenkter circles away.
Posey throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Svenkter ducks under a wild hook from Posey .
Posey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Svenkter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Posey .
Posey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Svenkter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Svenkter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Posey throws out a loose jab but Svenkter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Svenkter.
Svenkter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Posey . #T4#
Posey lands a nice shot that snaps Svenkter's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Posey lands.
Posey missing with a left hand there. Svenkter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Svenkter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Posey throws a low kick, looking for Svenkter's leg but Svenkter calmly moves out of range.
Posey checks a leg kick.
Posey unleashes a big counter combination but Svenkter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Posey misses with a body shot.
Posey moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Posey misses with a hook
and Svenkter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Svenkter takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#Hargol Svenkter's cut is getting worse.
Posey on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Posey moves out of range as Svenkter throws a body kick.
Posey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Posey looks winded!#KD#
Svenkter lands a big right hand that sends Posey crashing to the mat! Svenkter stays standing though and waves Posey back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Posey misses with a lunging right hand
and Svenkter counters with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Buster Posey will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Posey leaves his chin hanging out and Svenkter seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Posey crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hargol Svenkter!
Hargol Svenkter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C357: Duran vs Slaissi
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Donal feints and then cracks Juniorss's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Juniorss down.
Donal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juniorss.
Juniorss avoids the head kick by Donal.
Juniorss takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Juniorss cracks Donal with a good jab.#CUT2#It looks like Elwyn Donal has been cut.
Donal defending well as Juniorss loads up on a big left hand.
Juniorss throws an off balance right hand
and Donal counters with a left to the body.
Donal scores with a jab to the jaw.
Donal lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Juniorss lands with a shot to the body.
Juniorss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donal.
Juniorss throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Donal slips a straight right by Juniorss.
Donal throwing a counter right hand but Juniorss manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Donal's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Juniorss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Donal.
Donal misses with the body kick
and Juniorss counters with a straight right hand.
Juniorss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Juniorss connects with a good right hand that stumbles Donal. Donal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Juniorss misses with a straight right.
Donal throwing a counter right hand but Juniorss manages to avoid it.
Donal cracks Juniorss with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Donal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Juniorss connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Donal momentarily.
Juniorss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donal is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Juniorss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donal bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juniorss misses with a hook
and Donal counters with a nice body shot.
Juniorss 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.
Juniorss looks winded!
Juniorss just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears Donal was looking to counter with a kick there.
Donal avoids the body shot from Juniorss.
Donal looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Donal slips under a jab from Juniorss.
Juniorss swings widly with a right hand
and Donal makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
Juniorss moves into the clinch successfully.
Donal lands a hook to the side of the head.
Donal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Donal blocking some punches. #T3#
Juniorss trying to land knees to the body.
Juniorss tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Donal.
Donal can't find room to land a body shot as Juniorss controls the action.
Donal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Donal can't find room to land a body shot as Juniorss controls the action.
Donal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Donal gets through Juniorss's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Juniorss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Donals head.
Donal lands a body punch.
Juniorss tries a knee to the head but Donal blocks it.
Donal lands a shot to the body.
Donal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Donal.
Donal lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donal lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Juniorss is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Donal.
Juniorss is still on wobbly legs! Can Donal finish him?
Donal scores with a shot to the side of Juniorss's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Donal.
Donal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Donal. #T4#
Donal can't find room to land a body shot as Juniorss controls the action.
Donal throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Juniorsss head.
Donal pushes Juniorss against the cage. Donal is working some dirty boxing. Donal pushes off with a quick right hook! Juniorss goes down! Juniorss tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Donal moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elwyn Donal!
A less than humble Elwyn Donal misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CCC 87
Date: Nov 03, 2024

#R1#
Vargas looks to throw the jab but Qiang is out of range.
Qiang takes a swing at Vargas's ribcage but misses.
Qiang lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Qiang misses.
Qiang lands with a straight right. Vargas didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.
Qiang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Qiang throws a lazy uppercut
and Qiang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Hao Qiang has been cut.
Qiang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vargas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vargas blocks a leg kick.
Vargas just misses with a punch to the body.
Vargas misses with a hook #KD#
and Qiang counters with a nice right hand that sends Vargas toppling to the canvas! Vargas scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Qiang finish him?!#ROC#Vargas is rocked!
Qiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Qiang circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Vargas tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Qiang wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hao Qiang!
Hao Qiang thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 364 Sakala v Tyler
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
Temidare throws the left hand but Lovanov avoids the punch easily.
Lovanov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Temidare punishes Lovanov's body with a nice straight punch.
Lovanov walks into a jab.#TD#
Lovanov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lovanov showed some decent athleticism there.
Lovanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Temidare defending well though.
Temidare really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lovanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lovanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Temidare is trying to stand back up but Lovanov is controlling him
Lovanov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Temidare's head.
Lovanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Temidare's head.
Lovanov trying to control from Temidare's half guard. Temidare has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Temidare avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Temidare being controlled here, momentarily.
Lovanov'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.
Lovanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Temidare wants to stand and escape but Lovanov is having none of it.
Lovanov postures up in Temidare's guard and throws a big left but Temidare blocks it.
Lovanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Temidare has wrist control.
Lovanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lovanov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lovanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lovanov with a nice head shot there.
Lovanov working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Temidare keeps moving.
Temidare working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lovanov.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lovanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lovanov postures up in Temidare's guard and throws a big left but Temidare blocks it. #T3#
Lovanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lovanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Temidare is retaining full guard.
Lovanov working some strikes from top position.
Lovanov throwing strikes from guard but Temidare blocks nicely.
Temidare is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lovanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Temidare works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Temidare wants to stand and escape but Lovanov is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slow jab from Temidare misses its intended target. #T4#
Lovanov misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Lovanov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lovanov lands in his opponent's guard.
Lovanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Temidare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Temidare being controlled here, momentarily.
Temidare preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lovanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lovanov postures up in Temidare's guard and throws a big left but Temidare blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Temidare lands a slapping body shot.
Temidare waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lovanov.
Lovanov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Temidare sprawls and moves away.
Lovanov takes a swing at Temidare's ribcage but misses.
Temidare looks to land a left hand but Lovanov moved out of range nicely.
Temidare misses with a straight left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Temidare darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lovanov throws an overhand right that lands on Temidare's shoulder, as Temidare tries to avoid the shot.
Temidare throws a leg kick #TD#
and Lovanov counters with a shoot takedown. Temidare fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov prevents Temidare from getting back to his feet.
Lovanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Temidare keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully. #T1#
Temidare utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lovanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Temidare can do to turn this around?
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Temidare keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lovanov scores with a shot to the body.
Temidare tests Lovanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2##TD#
Lovanov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lovanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Temidare keeps working.
Lovanov prevents Temidare from escaping the position.
Temidare defending against the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Lovanov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lovanov trying to control the position but Temidare is working away.
Lovanov looks up at the clock and then as Temidare takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lovanov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T3#
Lovanov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Temidare down.
Lovanov throws a strike aimed at the side of Temidare's head but Temidare avoids it well.
Lovanov working the head and body with strikes.
Lovanov in side control, throwing shots but Temidare defends.
Temidare is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lovanov connects with a decent elbow.
Temidare avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lovanov.
Lovanov grinds an elbow into Temidare's temple.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Temidare is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lovanov has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4#
Lovanov trying to control the action but Temidare is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Temidare's face as Lovanov controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lovanov working the ground and pound.
Lovanov throws a strike aimed at the side of Temidare's head but Temidare avoids it well.
Lovanov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Temidare tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lovanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Temidare.#TD#
Lovanov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lovanov trying to control but Temidare is working from the bottom.
Lovanov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lovanov connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Temidare keeping moving, preventing Lovanov from controlling successfully.
Lovanov works over Temidare with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Lovanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lovanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Temidare avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lovanov 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.
Adeboye Temidare has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lovanov goes for a double leg but Temidare avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Temidare continues to drive forward.
Lovanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lovanov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Temidare to keep the fight standing.
Temidare wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Temidare breaks the clinch.
Lovanov punishes Temidare's body with a nice straight punch.
Lovanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Temidare pinned against the cage. Temidare gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zahbit Lovanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Temidare coming out on top.
Adeboye Temidare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Temidare.
The fighters circling - Temidare throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lovanov tries to counter with a takedown but Temidare is quick to defend against it.
Zahbit Lovanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adeboye Temidare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Temidare throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Lovanov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lovanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lovanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Temidare is keeping the position for now.
Lovanov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Lovanov wants to pass the guard but Temidare is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lovanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Lovanov feinted with a counter takedown.
Temidare fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lovanov manages to avoid it.#TD#
Lovanov gets a takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zahbit Lovanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lovanov, 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zahbit Lovanov!
Zahbit Lovanov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: C349: Erdogan vs Bradley
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Saitoh looks to throw the jab but Juniorss is out of range.
Juniorss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juniorss with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Juniorss takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Juniorss rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Saitoh to counter with a crisp jab.
Saitoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Juniorss is just out of range.
Juniorss doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Juniorss scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Saitoh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Juniorss.
The crowd cheers as Saitoh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Juniorss doesn't seem phased though.
Saitoh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Juniorss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saitoh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Juniorss sprawls and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Juniorss misses.
Saitoh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hamed Juniorss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Juniorss tries to clinch but Saitoh is having none of it.
Juniorss blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Juniorss on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Juniorss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saitoh connects with a right hand. Juniorss shakes it off.
Saitoh cracks Juniorss with a good jab.
Nice shot by Saitoh.
Juniorss misses with a right hand
and Saitoh counters with a right hand to the body.
Juniorss throws the left hand but Saitoh avoids the punch easily.
Saitoh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hamed Juniorss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saitoh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saitoh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saitoh dips to his left and cracks Juniorss with an uppercut!
Saitoh misses with a looping right.#T2#
Saitoh misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juniorss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saitoh avoids it.
Saitoh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Juniorss is defending well.
A short right from Saitoh on the inside.
Saitoh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Juniorss.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saitoh.
Juniorss has a couple of punches blocked by Saitoh.
A nice left hand lands by Saitoh.
Juniorss lands a left hand.
Juniorss using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saitoh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Juniorss with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saitoh lands with a light punch inside.
Saitoh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Juniorss trying to land knees to the body.
Juniorss lands with a short shot to the head.
Saitoh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Juniorss misses with some punches. #T3#
Juniorss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juniorss throws a punch but it's blocked by Saitoh.
Saitoh blocking some punches.
Saitoh has a couple of punches blocked by Juniorss.
Saitoh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Juniorss throws a punch but it's blocked by Saitoh.
Juniorss has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Saitoh seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Juniorss can turn it around.
Saitoh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saitoh blocking some punches.
Saitoh has Juniorss pushed against the cage.
Good body shot from Saitoh.
Juniorss looks winded!
A right handed body shot lands from Saitoh.
Saitoh misses with a punch to the body.
Saitoh is pushing Juniorss up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Saitoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Juniorss tries a knee to the head but Saitoh blocks it.
Saitoh gets through Juniorss's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Juniorss can't find room to land a body shot as Saitoh controls the action.
Juniorss missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Juniorss lands a knee to the body.
Juniorss blocks a body shot from Saitoh. #TD#
Saitoh lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saitoh lands a couple of digs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Juniorss can do anything to dispel that myth.
Saitoh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Juniorss is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Juniorss has momentary wrist control but Saitoh slips an elbow through the middle.
Saitoh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saitoh trying to control but Juniorss is working from the bottom.
Saitoh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saitoh with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Saitoh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Juniorss scores with a shot to the body.
Saitoh misses with a straight right.
Saitoh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Juniorss avoids the body shot from Saitoh.
Saitoh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masa Saitoh is winning the standup battle so far.
Juniorss doesn't manage to clinch there - Saitoh circles away.
Saitoh is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saitoh connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheers as Saitoh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Juniorss doesn't seem phased though.
Juniorss takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juniorss misses with a jab to the body
and Saitoh counters with a right hand to the body.
Saitoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juniorss misses with a right hand
and Saitoh counters with a stiff right hand.
Saitoh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Saitoh looks to throw the jab but Juniorss is out of range.
Juniorss doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Juniorss misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saitoh lands a slapping body shot.
Saitoh lands a body shot.
Juniorss misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Juniorss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saitoh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saitoh connects with a single shot there.
Saitoh throws a lazy right hand but Juniorss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saitoh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Juniorss thows a left - swing and a miss!
Juniorss misses with a right hand
and Saitoh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saitoh cracks Juniorss with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juniorss swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Saitoh counters with a right hand that sends Juniorss tumbling to the canvas! Can Saitoh finish him? He dives into Juniorss's guard looking to do just that!#ROC#Juniorss is rocked!
Saitoh forces his way into half guard.
Juniorss is still in real trouble! Can Saitoh finish him?
Saitoh tries to pass the half guard into mount. Juniorss knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Saitoh thows a huge punch but Juniorss dodges it nicely.
Juniorss seems to have recovered his senses.
Saitoh throwing shots but Juniorss is blocking nicely.
Juniorss is not content to let Saitoh control the position.
Saitoh wants to pass to mount but Juniorss is defending the position.
Saitoh is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Nice strikes from Saitoh there.
Juniorss is refusing to be controlled, as Saitoh sits in half guard.
Saitoh frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Juniorss is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Saitoh scoring with strikes but Juniorss is staying in there.
Juniorss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saitoh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saitoh throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Saitoh lands a big shot there that rocks Juniorss but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Saitoh wants to control but instead Juniorss manages to regain half guard. #T4#
Saitoh winds up and cracks Juniorss with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Saitoh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saitoh in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saitoh throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Juniorss to regain full guard.
Saitoh throws a strike but Juniorss rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
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!
Juniorss being controlled here momentarily.
Saitoh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Juniorss's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masa Saitoh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Juniorss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saitoh.
Saitoh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Masa Saitoh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Juniorss lands a jab to the head.
Saitoh moves away from the strike by Juniorss.
Juniorss connects with a body shot.
Juniorss takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Juniorss tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Saitoh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Juniorss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saitoh manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juniorss lands a jab to the nose.
Saitoh tests Juniorss's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saitoh missing with a left hand there. Juniorss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Saitoh defending well as Juniorss loads up on a big left hand.
Juniorss misses the shot to the body.
Saitoh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Juniorss sprawls and moves away.
Juniorss throws a right hand that misses #TD#
so Saitoh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Saitoh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Saitoh slips nicely into half guard.
Juniorss is in trouble now - Saitoh has advanced to mount! #T2#
Saitoh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Saitoh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Juniorss for as long as he can get away with.
Juniorss tries to hold on but Saitoh pushes him away. #T3#
Saitoh controlling the pace for now.
Juniorss tries to hold on but Saitoh postures up.
Saitoh controlling from the full mount.
Saitoh continues to stall.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Juniorss tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hamed Juniorss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saitoh looking to control and managing it successfully.
Masa Saitoh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juniorss is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Saitoh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saitoh 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: CCC 77
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Vargas misses with a body shot. #KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Vargas and sends Klegane crashing to the mat! Vargas follows him down to the mat - Klegane regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #CUT2#It looks like Sandor Klegane has been cut.
Vargas wants to stand up but Klegane is controlling the position.
Vargas has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Klegane works to full guard.
Klegane 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#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vargas wants to get back to his feet.
Klegane performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU#
Klegane postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Vargas to stand up.
Klegane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klegane slips under a jab from Vargas.
Klegane works Vargas's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Vargas.#T1#
Klegane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vargas.#CL#
Klegane drives through and clinches with Vargas against the cage.
Klegane lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.
Klegane tries to throw a body punch but Vargas avoids it by throwing Klegane back against the cage.
I was talking to Klegane's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vargas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Klegane misses with a body punch.
Klegane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Klegane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vargas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Klegane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vargas misses with a knee to the head.
Klegane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klegane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vargas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klegane.
Klegane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Vargas.
Vargas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vargas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Klegane.
Vargas blocks a body shot from Klegane. #T2#
Vargas misses with some punches.
Klegane scores with a hook to the body.
Vargas prevents a body shot from Klegane.
Klegane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vargas backwards.
Vargas lands a nice shot to the body.
Vargas misses with a punch on the inside.
Klegane lands a shoulder strike.
Vargas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klegane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vargas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Klegane avoids it.
Vargas missing with knees to the body.
Klegane tries to work over Vargas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klegane lands a nice shot to the body.
Vargas looks winded!
Klegane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vargas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klegane backwards.
Klegane blocks an uppercut.
Klegane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vargas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Klegane tries a body shot but Vargas blocks it.
Klegane managing to block the knees to the body from Vargas.
Klegane misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Vargas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vargas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vargas scores a nice knee to the body.
Klegane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klegane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vargas backwards.
Klegane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Klegane scores with a shoulder strike.
Klegane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klegane tries to work over Vargas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klegane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vargas's elbow.
Klegane throws a punch but it's blocked by Vargas.
Vargas misses with a knee strike.
Klegane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Klegane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Klegane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vargas tries to land knees in the clinch but Klegane avoids the damage to the body.
Klegane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klegane tries a body shot but Vargas blocks it.
Vargas misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Klegane - that landed with a thud. #T4#
Klegane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vargass head.
Klegane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klegane lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Vargas is rocked!
Klegane lands a hook that snaps the head of Vargas backwards.
Vargas is still on wobbly legs! Can Klegane finish him?
Klegane presses Vargas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klegane pushes Vargas against the cage. Klegane is working some dirty boxing. Klegane pushes off with a quick right hook! Vargas goes down! Vargas tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Klegane moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sandor Klegane!
Sandor Klegane retains his heavyweight title!
Sandor Klegane tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: DMMA 351 Dewitt v Lovanov
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Lovanov throws the left hand but Dewitt avoids the punch easily.
We've been told by Dewitt's head coaches at Chikara MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dewitt lands with an overhand left.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lovanov 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.
Lovanov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dewitt to score with a decent uppercut.
Dewitt misses with a straight left.
Lovanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Dewitt.
Dewitt fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dewitt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewitt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lovanovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dewitt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lovanov misses the jab.#T1#
Dewitt misses with a low kick.
Lovanov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dewitt tries to clinch but Lovanov is having none of it.
The fighters circling - Lovanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lovanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dewitt throws a jab when Lovanov was well out of range.
Dewitt misses with a body shot
and Dewitt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Dewitt closes the distance and clinches.
Dewitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lovanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dewitt smiles and moves away.
Lovanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Dewitt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dewitt just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Dewitt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dewitt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lovanov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dewitt. Lovanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lovanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lovanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lovanov misses with a straight left.
Dewitt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dewitt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lovanov.
Dewitt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lovanov.
Dewitt takes a swing at Lovanov's ribcage but misses.
Dewitt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lovanov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Howie Dewitt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lovanov throws a nice looking combination but Dewitt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howie Dewitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Dewitt lands with an overhand left.
Dewitt misses with a looping right.
Dewitt just misses with a punch to the body.
Dewitt thows a body kick. Lovanov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lovanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dewitt.
And Lovanov tries to counter it with a takedown but Dewitt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lovanov throws a big shot that misses.
Dewitt is looking to counter punch.
Lovanov lands a body shot.
A big left from Lovanov misses.
Dewitt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lovanov.
Dewitt lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Dewitt looks for the body kick but Lovanov saw that one coming.
Lovanov throws a shot from downtown. Dewitt moves away and avoids it.
Dewitt is looking to counter the offense by Lovanov and move into the clinch.
Lovanov misses with a body kick.
Lovanov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dewitt to counter with a crisp jab.
Lovanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dewitt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lovanov somewhat.
Howie Dewitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zahbit Lovanov.#CL#
Dewitt clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Howie Dewitt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dewitt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dewitt lands a right hook to the body.
Dewitt throws a body kick that misses.
Lovanov with the counter takedown but Dewitt avoids it easily.
Lovanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dewitt.
Dewitt swings for the body but Lovanov moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Dewitt.
Dewitt 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.
Lovanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lovanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Dewitt tries to throw a body punch but Lovanov avoids it by throwing Dewitt back against the cage.
Lovanov tries to work over Dewitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lovanov is trying to pull guard but Dewitt has him pressed against the cage.
Dewitt stalling in the clinch.
Lovanov fails to pull guard. #TD2#
Lovanov jumps guard and drags Dewitt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU#
Dewitt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dewitt tries to clinch up.
Dewitt is looking to wear down Lovanov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lovanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dewitt.
Lovanov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dewitt throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Lovanov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dewitt!
Dewitt tries to bench press Lovanov off him but Lovanov keeps the position.
Lovanov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lovanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lovanov controlling from side mount.
Lovanov lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Lovanov lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovanov throws a strike aimed at the side of Dewitt's head but Dewitt avoids it well.
Dewitt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lovanov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dewitt dodges the ground and pound from Lovanov.
The referee asks Lovanov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lovanov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dewitt wants to get back to his feet.
Dewitt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lovanov.
Lovanov staying calm.
Lovanov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dewitt to see if he's OK.#T3#
Lovanov trying to control the action but Dewitt is working from the bottom.
Lovanov scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Dewitt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lovanov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dewitt is being controlled here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lovanov lands a few punches from side control.
Dewitt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lovanov.
Lovanov lands a nice forearm strike.
Lovanov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Dewitt to see if he's OK.
Lovanov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lovanov working the ground and pound from side control.
Zahbit Lovanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lovanov looks up at the clock and then as Dewitt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lovanov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lovanov landing strikes.
Lovanov slows the pace down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Dewitt throws out a powerful jab.
Dewitt slaps away a takedown attempt from Lovanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dewitt slaps away a takedown attempt from Lovanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dewitt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lovanov.
Dewitt lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewitt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lovanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Dewitt's head.
Lovanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Dewitt tries to clinch
and Lovanov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dewitt thinking.
Dewitt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lovanov throws out the jab.
Lovanov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Howie Dewitt is winning the standup battle so far.
Dewitt tries to clinch but Lovanov is having none of it.
Lovanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dewitt has time to react.
Lovanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Howie Dewitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zahbit Lovanov.
Dewitt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lovanov.
Lovanov shoots in for a takedown but Dewitt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dewitt thumps Lovanov with a low kick.#T2#
Dewitt throws a body shot but no joy.
Dewitt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lovanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lovanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dewitt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lovanov somewhat.
Lovanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dewitt counters with a nice body shot.
Dewitt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lovanov.
Dewitt is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lovanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dewitt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lovanov counters with a straight right hand.#T3##TD2#
Lovanov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dewitt quickly recovers to half guard.
Dewitt has hold of Lovanov's hands but Lovanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dewitt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lovanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dewitt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lovanov is nestled in close to Dewitt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Lovanov is looking for a kimura but Dewitt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lovanov to get the leverage.
Dewitt is trying to control but can't.
Lovanov lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Lovanov winds up and cracks Dewitt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lovanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dewitt with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dewitt taking some punishment here, with Lovanov in his half guard.
Lovanov is nestled in close to Dewitt, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lovanov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lovanov trying to control from Dewitt's half guard. Dewitt has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lovanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lovanov throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovanov wants to pass the guard but Dewitt is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Dewitt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lovanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Dewitt closes the distance and clinches.
Dewitt misses with an elbow over the top.
Dewitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dewitt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dewitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lovanov's elbow.
Dewitt works on Lovanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Lovanov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dewitt smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov blocks a leg kick.
Dewitt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Dewitt misses with a head kick.
A combination from Dewitt does no damage.
Lovanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lovanov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lovanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lovanov with the counter takedown but Dewitt avoids it easily.
Lovanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dewitt misses with a leg kick.
Dewitt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dewitt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lovanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lovanov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dewitt defends it well.
Dewitt wants to clinch.#T2#
Lovanov misses with a hook.
Lovanov with a poor takedown
letting Dewitt counter with a right hand.
Howie Dewitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zahbit Lovanov.
Dewitt works over Lovanov's head and body with a nice combination.
Dewitt is looking to clinch but Lovanov is avoiding it.
Lovanov throws an overhand right that lands on Dewitt's shoulder, as Dewitt tries to avoid the shot.
Dewitt dips to his left and cracks Lovanov with an uppercut!
Dewitt defending well as Lovanov loads up on a big left hand.
Dewitt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lovanov.#T3#
Lovanov loads up on a big right hand but Dewitt slips the punch.
Dewitt defending well as Lovanov loads up on a big left hand.
Dewitt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lovanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dewitt.
Dewitt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dewitt staying out of range there.
Lovanov looks to throw the jab but Dewitt is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dewitt. That's going to slow Lovanov down.
Lovanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dewitt as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Dewitt.
Lovanov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dewitt defends it well.#T4#
Lovanov ducks right into an uppercut from Dewitt.
Dewitt misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Lovanov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dewitt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lovanov slows the pace down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dewitt can't do much from the bottom here.
Dewitt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Howie Dewitt had his way with Zahbit Lovanov in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Dewitt lands with a shot to the body.
Dewitt doesn't manage to clinch there - Lovanov circles away.
Lovanov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dewitt tries to clinch up.
Dewitt darts in trying to clinch
and Lovanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewitt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Dewitt misses with a jab to the body
and Lovanov counters with a straight right hand.
Lovanov shoots and misses #CL#
and Dewitt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dewitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lovanov fails to pull guard.
Dewitt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lovanov tries to pull guard but Dewitt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Howie Dewitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zahbit Lovanov.
Dewitt lands with a left to the head.
Lovanov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dewitt lands a shoulder strike.
Dewitt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dewitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Lovanov controls his hands.
Dewitt struggles to land a body shot inside as Lovanov controls his hands.
Lovanov blocks a body shot from Dewitt.
Dewitt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Howie Dewitt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Dewitt - that landed with a thud.
Dewitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Lovanov is trying to pull guard but Dewitt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lovanov blocks a body shot from Dewitt.
Lovanov misses with the head strike.
Lovanov tries to pull guard but Dewitt won't allow it.
Lovanov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dewitt lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Zahbit Lovanov has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lovanov is trying to pull guard but Dewitt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lovanov tries to pull guard but Dewitt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dewitt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dewitt lands a hook that snaps the head of Lovanov backwards.
Lovanov fails to pull guard.
Dewitt can't find room to land a body shot as Lovanov controls the action.
Dewitt lands a hook that snaps the head of Lovanov backwards.
Dewitt lands a right hand.
Lovanov takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Dewitt.
A short right from Dewitt. #ROC#Lovanov is rocked!#T3#
Lovanov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dewitt to keep the fight standing.
Dewitt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lovanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Dewitt finish him?
Dewitt works on Lovanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Dewitt is working Lovanov over against the cage.
Lovanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Dewitt.
Dewitt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dewitt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lovanov seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Dewitt.
Dewitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dewitt scores with a shot to the side of Lovanov's head.
Dewitt lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lovanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dewitt lands a damaging elbow.
Dewitt digs a right hand underneath Lovanov's ribcage. Lovanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dewitt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dewitt cracks Lovanov with a nice body shot.
Dewitt scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Dewitt lands a big right hand that drops Lovanov! The killer instinct kicks in and Dewitt finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dewitt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Howie Dewitt!
Howie Dewitt is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Howie Dewitt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#1093 Kurt v Wrecks
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Good leg kick by Svenkter.
Svenkter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
Svenkter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King connects with a body shot.
King connects with a solid leg kick.
Svenkter 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.
Svenkter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from King.
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#It looks like Hargol Svenkter has been cut.
Svenkter slips a straight right by King.
King connects with a crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Svenkter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and King has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from King and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
King misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svenkter tries to break free but King pushes him back against the cage.
King misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Svenkter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Svenkter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Svenkter counters with a stiff right hand.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Svenkter thows a body kick. King tries to catch it but that hurt him.
King misses the body punch
and Svenkter counters with a crisp right that sends King to the canvas! Svenkter follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hargol Svenkter!
Our winner, Hargol Svenkter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CCC 71
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Vargas misses with a shot to the body
and Bacia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.
Bacia 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.
Vargas misses with a wild body shot.
Vargas with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Mabuz Bacia has been cut.#KD2#
Vargas throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Bacia tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#Bacia is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Vargas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vargas jabs Bacia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vargas pounces like a tiger and cracks Bacia with a vicious hook! Bacia is down but not out! Vargas follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Arturo Vargas!
A very excited looking Arturo Vargas 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#1085 Ritori v River
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
Svenkter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorsby moves away.
Svenkter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thorsby ducks under a wild hook from Svenkter.
Thorsby slips a straight right by Svenkter.
It seemed like Thorsby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Svenkter is looking to land body kicks.
Svenkter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thorsby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svenkter moves away.
Svenkter half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thorsby misses with a leg kick.
Hargol Svenkter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Svenkter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Svenkter throws a lazy uppercut
and Thorsby counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby checks a leg kick.
Thorsby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Svenkter tries a head kick but it misses.
Svenkter misses with a right hand
and Thorsby counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Hargol Svenkter has been cut.#T1#
Thorsby lands a jab to the nose.
Svenkter throws a right hand that misses
and Thorsby counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thorsby thuds a left hand into Svenkter's body.
Thorsby uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Svenkter has time to react.
Svenkter lands an overhand right.
Thorsby throws the left hand but Svenkter avoids the punch easily.
Svenkter moves forwards but Thorsby connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thorsby throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorsby scores with a leg kick.
Svenkter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thorsby lands a right hook to the body.
Thorsby on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#It looks like Svend Thorsby has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Thorsby tenderised Svenkter's leg. Svenkter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Svenkter swings widly with a right hand
and Thorsby counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Thorsby moves out of range as Svenkter strikes.
Thorsby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svenkter.
Thorsby buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Svenkter wants to land a leg kick but Thorsby is out of range.
A slow jab from Svenkter misses its intended target.
Svenkter misses with a left hand
and Thorsby counters with a stiff right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Thorsby as he connects with a hook.
Svenkter throws a big shot that misses.
Svenkter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thorsby gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Svenkter.
Thorsby throws a leg kick but Svenkter checks it.
Thorsby keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thorsby throws a counter combo.
Thorsby misses with a combination
letting Svenkter counter with a right hand. #T3#
Svenkter throws a lazy uppercut
and Svenkter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Hargol Svenkter's cut is getting worse.
Thorsby throws a leg kick which misses Svenkter's front leg but catches the back leg as Svenkter tries to avoid it.
Thorsby cracks Svenkter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Svenkter throws a looping overhand right but Thorsby ducks down to avoid it.
Thorsby ducks under a wild hook from Svenkter.
It seemed like Thorsby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thorsby moves away from the strike by Svenkter.
Svenkter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thorsby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thorsby flicks out a counter leg kick but Svenkter steps away.
Nice shot by Svenkter.
An inside leg kick lands from Svenkter.
Thorsby cracks Svenkter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thorsby lands a leg kick that knocks Svenkter off balance momentarily.
Thorsby misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Svenkter throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorsby.
Thorsby moves away from the strike by Svenkter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Thorsby misses.
Thorsby cracks Svenkter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thorsby avoids the body shot from Svenkter.
It seemed like Thorsby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Svenkter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Svenkter throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorsby is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thorsby lands with a cross. #CUT2#Hargol Svenkter's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thorsby lands with a good body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thorsby.
Svenkter checks the leg kick.
Thorsby has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Svenkter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorsby.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svend Thorsby dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Svenkter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Svenkter throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thorsby.
Thorsby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thorsby moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorsby scoring well with a low kick there.
Thorsby lands a jab to Svenkter's midsection.
Thorsby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thorsby misses with a looping left.
A left and a right from Thorsby both land. Nice combination.
Svenkter moves out of range as Thorsby strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsby misses with a wild body shot.
Svenkter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Svenkter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Svenkter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorsby cracks a nice hook into Svenkter's ribs.#T1#
Thorsby lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A lazy left from Thorsby finds it's target.
Thorsby ducks under a wild hook from Svenkter.
Thorsby looks to throw the jab but Svenkter is out of range.
Svenkter throws a lazy right hand but Thorsby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Svenkter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thorsby swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Svenkter.
Svenkter backing away here, and Thorsby unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thorsby misses with a hook. Svenkter ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Svenkter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thorsby.
Thorsby slips a straight right by Svenkter.
Thorsby scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Svenkter doesn't seem bothered though.
Thorsby stuns Svenkter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thorsby throws a big shot that misses.
Thorsby does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Thorsby looks to score with a jab to the body but Svenkter is just out of range.
Thorsby lands a head kick. Svenkter smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Svenkter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#Jeez, Hargol Svenkter's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Svenkter misses with a lunging right hand
and Thorsby counters with an outside leg kick.
Svenkter throws a hook but Thorsby avoids it easily.
Thorsby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorsby. Svenkter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorsby blocks a jab.
Thorsby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Svenkter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thorsby.
Svenkter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorsby manages to avoid it.
Svenkter lands a head kick. Thorsby smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thorsby slips under a jab.#T3#
Svenkter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thorsby manages to avoid it.
Thorsby just misses with a punch to the body.
Svenkter misses with a looping right.
A big left from Thorsby misses.
Nice uppercut there from Svenkter.
Thorsby misses with a body shot.
Thorsby lands with a cross.
Svenkter throws a hook but Thorsby avoids it easily.
Thorsby ducks under a wild hook from Svenkter.
Thorsby looks to land a right hand but Svenkter moved out of range.
A nice leg kick from Svenkter, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thorsby lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
That kick from Thorsby tenderised Svenkter's leg. Svenkter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Svenkter steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thorsby. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Svenkter throws a leg kick
and Thorsby counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thorsby misses with a jab to the body
and Thorsby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thorsby throws a hook but Svenkter avoids it easily.
Thorsby scores with a jab to the head.
Svenkter throws a hook but Thorsby avoids it easily.
Thorsby fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Svenkter might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Thorsby scores with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Svenkter misses its intended target.
Thorsby swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Svenkter misses with a jab to the body
and Thorsby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thorsby scores with a crisp jab that stopped Svenkter in his tracks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Svend Thorsby 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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Svenkter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Svenkter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thorsby lands with a hook. Svenkter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Svenkter throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Thorsby misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Thorsby finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thorsby lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Svenkter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
An inside leg kick from Thorsby misses.
Thorsby keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thorsby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svenkter misses with a kick to the body
letting Thorsby counter with a right hand.
Svenkter's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thorsby connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hargol Svenkter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Svend Thorsby!
Svend Thorsby decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 337 Rolls vs Dragneel
Date: Aug 04, 2024

#R1#
Puno throws a lazy right hand but Lovanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Lovanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Puno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lovanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lovanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lovanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Puno flicks out a counter leg kick but Lovanov steps away.
Lovanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puno.
Lovanov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno slips a straight right by Lovanov.
Lovanov misses with a body shot.
Lovanov lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Lovanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lovanov feinted with a counter takedown.
Puno throws a poor cross that misses
and Lovanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Lovanov lands with an overhand left.
Good leg kick by Puno.
Lovanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puno throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Lovanov to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Lovanov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Puno manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lovanov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Puno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lovanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Lovanov stands up over Puno, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lovanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Puno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Puno has his hands on Lovanov's head, controlling the position.
Lovanov wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving. #T3#
Puno pulls Lovanov in close to his closed guard and prevents Lovanov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Puno keeping full guard, as Lovanov tries to pass.
Lovanov content to stall in guard here.
Lovanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puno swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Puno takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Adan Puno has been cut.
Puno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Zahbit Lovanov has been cut.
Puno throws a body punch but Lovanov moves out of range.
Puno pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lovanov is out of range and Puno settles back down.
Puno throws out a leg kick but Lovanov moves out of range and Puno only half commits.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd cheers as Lovanov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Puno doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zahbit Lovanov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lovanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Puno looks to clinch
and Lovanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puno misses with a wild body shot.
Puno throws the left hand but Lovanov avoids the punch easily.
Lovanov feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovanov misses with a right hand
and Puno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lovanov misses with a jab to the body
and Puno counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Lovanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puno. #KD2#
Puno cracks Lovanov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lovanov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Puno finish him? #ROC2#Lovanov is rocked!
Lovanov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Puno stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Puno wants it to stay on the feet.
Lovanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lovanov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lovanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lovanov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Puno sprawls and moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Puno throws a leg kick but Lovanov moved away.
Lovanov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lovanov. Puno does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Lovanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Adan Puno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Lovanov as he checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Lovanov.
Lovanov misses the shot to the body.
Puno shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lovanov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Puno is out of range and Lovanov settles back down.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target. #T3#
Puno throws a leg kick #TD#
and Lovanov counters with a single leg into guard. Puno didn't expect that.
Lovanov throws an elbow that misses. Puno uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lovanov's guard. Nice move by Puno!#REVB#
Lovanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lovanov working a defensive guard here.
Lovanov wants to control the position but Puno says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lovanov is looking to control Puno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lovanov avoid being mounted?
Puno performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Lovanov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lovanov trying to control but Puno postures up.
Lovanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Lovanov is pressing down on Puno's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lovanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lovanov keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adan Puno 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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Puno misses with a straight right.
Puno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lovanov.
Lovanov slips under a jab.
Puno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puno throws a leg kick #TD#
and Lovanov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno is refusing to be controlled, as Lovanov sits in half guard.
Lovanov is really struggling to control Puno but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Lovanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Puno defending well though.
Lovanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Puno's head.
Lovanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Puno regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lovanov.
Lovanov trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Lovanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lovanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno is adopting a defensive guard.#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.
Lovanov trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Puno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lovanov. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lovanov misses with a low kick.
Lovanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Puno is just out of range.
A slow jab from Puno misses its intended target. #T3#
Lovanov lands with a straight right. Puno didn't see that one coming.
Puno will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lovanov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Puno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Puno avoids the body shot from Lovanov.
A slow jab from Lovanov misses its intended target.
Puno throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Lovanov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T4#
Lovanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Still in half guard, Lovanov seems content to control.
Puno keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lovanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Puno with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Puno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lovanov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puno slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lovanov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zahbit Lovanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lovanov 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: BE 15
Date: Aug 04, 2024

#R1#
DeCoteau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeCoteau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Juniorss.
A slow jab from Juniorss misses its intended target.
We've been hearing reports that DeCoteau has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Juniorss blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Juniorss! But no joy.
DeCoteau misses with a body kick.
Caleb DeCoteau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeCoteau tried to score with a low kick but Juniorss checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juniorss swings widly with a right hand
and DeCoteau counters with a straight right hand.
DeCoteau throws a predictable looking body shot
and Juniorss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Caleb DeCoteau has been cut.
DeCoteau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
DeCoteau shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Juniorss counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
DeCoteau misses with a lunging right hand
and Juniorss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Juniorss swings for the body but DeCoteau moves out of range.
DeCoteau sizes up Juniorss with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
DeCoteau lands a really nice looking cross but Juniorss seems unphased. #TD#
DeCoteau looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Juniorss!#SUB#
DeCoteau is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Juniorss knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB#
DeCoteau is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Juniorss has escaped the position, nice work there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Juniorss can do anything to dispel that myth.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
DeCoteau is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Juniorss knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Juniorss tries to buck DeCoteau off but DeCoteau is having none of it.
Juniorss felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Juniorss is trying to work for a sweep but DeCoteau has mounted him!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
DeCoteau throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
DeCoteau fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
DeCoteau moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Juniorss has worked his arm free - good work by Juniorss!
DeCoteau landing strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Juniorss tries to improve position but can't.
Juniorss is not content to let DeCoteau control the position.
Juniorss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DeCoteau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
DeCoteau is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Juniorss knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Juniorss stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb DeCoteau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caleb DeCoteau's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from DeCoteau.
Juniorss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Juniorss looks to move away, DeCoteau throws a big counter combo but Juniorss just gets out of the way.
DeCoteau misses with a takedown
and Juniorss counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from DeCoteau misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCoteau throws a right hand that Juniorss ducks under and follows up with a left that Juniorss also avoids with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Juniorss misses.
DeCoteau ducks under a wild hook from Juniorss.
DeCoteau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Juniorss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Caleb DeCoteau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
DeCoteau misses with a left hand
and Juniorss counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Juniorss scores with a sloppy right hand. DeCoteau should have avoided that one.
DeCoteau moves out of range of the strikes.
Juniorss throws a right hand that misses
and DeCoteau counters with a straight right hand.
DeCoteau swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Juniorss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Juniorss walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DeCoteau misses with a body shot
and Juniorss counters with a left to the body. #T2#
No joy there for DeCoteau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DeCoteau throws a left and a right that both miss
and DeCoteau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Caleb DeCoteau's cut is getting worse.
DeCoteau cracks Juniorss with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Hamed Juniorss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juniorss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeCoteau takes a swing at Juniorss's ribcage but misses.
Juniorss appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
DeCoteau closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Juniorss to the mat! Juniorss manages to get full guard.
Juniorss is pulling down on DeCoteau's head. It's preventing any offense from DeCoteau, at least for the moment.
Juniorss keeping full guard, as DeCoteau tries to pass. #T3##SUB#
DeCoteau drops back, looking for a kneebar! Juniorss looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Juniorss looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Juniorss! #REVB#
DeCoteau can't do much from the bottom here.
DeCoteau is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Juniorss tries to stand but DeCoteau is controlling his head.
Juniorss tries to advance to mount but DeCoteau denies him.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
DeCoteau is trying to control Juniorss's posture but Juniorss avoids it.
DeCoteau trying his best to control but Juniorss has mounted him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeCoteau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
DeCoteau gets back to half guard.
Juniorss prevents DeCoteau from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hamed Juniorss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Caleb DeCoteau's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
DeCoteau looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Juniorss is clearly trying to counter these attacks from DeCoteau with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - DeCoteau scores with a four punch combination!
Juniorss is on the wrong end of a nice combination from DeCoteau.
DeCoteau with a lazy takedown attempt
and Juniorss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hamed Juniorss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juniorss lands with a hook. DeCoteau tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
DeCoteau misses with a hook
and Juniorss rattles DeCoteau with a well-timed uppercut counter. - DeCoteau tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Juniorss dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving DeCoteau stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hamed Juniorss!
Hamed Juniorss is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: C327: Martin vs Slaissi II
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1#
A low kick from Rivera misses
and Sanford counters with a nice body shot.
Sanford takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rivera just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivera wants to clinch up but Sanford keeps it at a distance.
Rivera tried to score with a low kick but Sanford checks it.
Rivera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera tries to clinch but Sanford moves out of range.
Sanford appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sanford moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Sanford avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanford wants to counter with a clinch but Rivera pushes him away.
Rivera throws a nice looking combination but Sanford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rivera attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rivera clobbers Sanford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Tiff Sanford has been cut.
Rivera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rivera fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Rivera.
Sanford wants to counter with a clinch but Rivera pushes him away.
Rivera misses with a shot to the body
and Sanford counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Malcolm Rivera has been cut.
Rivera throws a body punch but Sanford moves out of range.
Sanford is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rivera is looking to wear down Sanford with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Sanford 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.
Sanford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivera manages to avoid it.
As Sanford looks to move away, Rivera throws a big counter combo but Sanford just gets out of the way.
Rivera throws a sloppy head kick
and Sanford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanford slips a straight right by Rivera.
Sanford steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rivera gets off balance looking for a body kick#KD2#
and Sanford counters with a nice right hand that sends Rivera toppling to the canvas! Rivera scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sanford finish him?!#ROC2#Rivera is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rivera misses with a leg kick
and Sanford counters with a right hand from hell and Rivera is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tiff Sanford!
Tiff Sanford decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BE 14: Juniorss vs DeCoteau
Date: Jul 21, 2024

#R1#
Juniorss walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DeCoteau shoots in for a takedown but Juniorss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
DeCoteau shoots in for a double leg but Juniorss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
DeCoteau throws a leg kick #KD#
and Juniorss counters with a head kick that drops DeCoteau to the mat! DeCoteau scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
DeCoteau misses with a body kick.
DeCoteau with a nice calf kick.
Juniorss misses with a lunging right hand
and DeCoteau makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
DeCoteau scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
DeCoteau misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Juniorss to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Caleb DeCoteau has been cut.
Hamed Juniorss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb DeCoteau.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juniorss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeCoteau manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeCoteau! But no joy.#T1#
DeCoteau fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
DeCoteau gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Juniorss keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2##SUB2#
DeCoteau is trying for a kimura here. Juniorss looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! DeCoteau wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caleb DeCoteau!
Caleb DeCoteau is the new light heavyweight champion!
Caleb DeCoteau decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GAMMA#1080 Milo v Janko
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Svenkter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riker.
Riker throws a hook but Svenkter avoids it easily.
Svenkter looks to land a right hand but Riker moved out of range.
Svenkter cracks Riker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Riker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Svenkter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Riker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Svenkter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Svenkter throws a jab when Riker was well out of range.
Riker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hargol Svenkter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Riker.
Svenkter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Riker at a distance.
Riker avoids the body shot from Svenkter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svenkter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Svenkter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Svenkter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Riker.
Nice body kick there by Svenkter.
Riker looks winded!
Svenkter misses with a straight right.
Svenkter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Riker throws a series of punches but Svenkter moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Riker misses
and Svenkter counters with a nice uppercut.
Svenkter throws a hook but Riker blocks it.
Riker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Riker moves out of range of the strikes.
Riker lands with an uppercut that bounces Svenkter off the cage and back into range.
Hargol Svenkter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Svenkter connects with a single shot there.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riker takes one to the side of the head.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Svenkter throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Riker is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hargol Svenkter!
Hargol Svenkter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BE 12: Antony vs Juniorss
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1#
Antony looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Juniorss swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Juniorss has taken the fight to the clinch.
Antony on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Antony avoiding damage as Juniorss throws knees to the body.
Antony scores with a nice hook to the head.
Antony blocks an uppercut.
Antony pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Juniorss blocking some punches.
Antony takes a knee to the side of the body.
Antony misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antony misses with a hook from the clinch.
Juniorss tries to land knees in the clinch but Antony avoids the damage to the body.
Antony lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Juniorss.#CUT2#It looks like Mark Antony has been cut.
Antony lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Antony throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Antony fails to land. #T1#
Juniorss unloads a knee to the mid-section. Antony lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Antony is breathing heavily.
Juniorss landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Juniorss obliges.
Antony takes a shot to the head.
Juniorss utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Juniorss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Antony.
Juniorss lands a shoulder strike.
Juniorss connects with a nasty looking knee right to Antony's face.
Juniorss tries to land knees in the clinch but Antony avoids the damage to the body.
Juniorss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Antony backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Antony's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Juniorss is leaning against Antony and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Antony blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Juniorss throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Antony blocks it with crossed arms.
Juniorss with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
I was talking to Antony's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Juniorss struggles to land a body shot inside as Antony controls his hands.
Antony managing to block the knees to the body from Juniorss.
Juniorss gets through Antony's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Antony misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Antony scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Antony is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Juniorss with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Juniorss prevents a body shot from Antony.
Juniorss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Juniorss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Antony works on Juniorss's body with a couple of short punches.
Juniorss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juniorss utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Juniorss throws a punch but it's blocked by Antony.
Antony scores with a nice hook to the head.
Juniorss lands a body punch in the clinch.
Juniorss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Juniorss.
Knees in the clinch landing for Juniorss.
Juniorss using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Antony has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Antony managing to block the knees to the body from Juniorss.
Juniorss blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Juniorss presses Antony against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Juniorss scores with a hook to the body.
Juniorss lands with a light punch inside.
Juniorss lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Juniorss lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Antony backwards.
Antony blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Juniorss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Antony avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Juniorss.
A nice right hand lands inside from Juniorss.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Antony.
Juniorss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Antony working aggressively here.
Juniorss lands with a short shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Juniorss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juniorss with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Antony takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#Mark Antony's cut is getting worse.
Juniorss misses with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Juniorss putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Antony in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
Antony misses with the head strike.
Juniorss lands an uppercut.
Juniorss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Antony backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Juniorss.
Juniorss connects with a nasty looking knee right to Antony's face.
Juniorss with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Juniorss lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Antony is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Juniorss fails to land.
Juniorss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Antony trying to control the position but instead, Juniorss has worked for underhooks and has pushed Antony into the ropes.
Juniorss trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juniorss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Juniorss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Juniorss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Antony pushes Juniorss back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Antony blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Antony.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hamed Juniorss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Antony's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Juniorss checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Juniorss swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Juniorss looks to throw the jab but Antony is out of range.
Antony looks to land a right hand but Juniorss moved out of range.
Juniorss let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Juniorss misses with a straight left.
Antony moves out of range as Juniorss strikes.
Antony throws a leg kick but Juniorss checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juniorss throws a lazy right hand but Antony sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Antony - that will leave a mark! #T1#
Juniorss scores with the left hand. Antony knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Juniorss misses the target.
Juniorss checks the leg kick.
Juniorss misses with a straight left.
Juniorss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Antony misses with a hook
and Juniorss counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Antony thinking.
Juniorss uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Antony has time to react.
Antony throws a lazy uppercut
and Juniorss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Mark Antony's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Antony misses with a jab to the body
and Juniorss counters with a big right hand! Oh Antony is in trouble here! Juniorss follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hamed Juniorss!
Hamed Juniorss is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: C316: Marley vs Chai
Date: Jun 16, 2024

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Rivera.
It seemed like Rivera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rivera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zakharov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rivera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zakharov misses with a combination
and Rivera counters with a low kick, right behind Zakharov 's knee.
Malcolm Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zakharov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivera tries to score with a low kick but Zakharov moves his leg out of the way.
Zakharov throws a quick counter head kick but Rivera was just out of range.#KD2#
Rivera feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zakharov sprawling to the canvas! Zakharov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rivera finish him?! #ROC2#Zakharov is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Leonid Zakharov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zakharov misses the body punch
and Rivera counters with a huge right that knocks Zakharov out cold! Rivera is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malcolm Rivera!
After winning the bout, Malcolm Rivera thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C311: Martin vs Slaissi
Date: Jun 02, 2024

#R1#
Rivera avoids the body shot from Keji.
Keji is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Keji just misses with a punch to the body.
Rivera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Keji misses with a looping left.
Keji misses with a looping right.
Keji slips under a jab from Rivera.
Rivera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keji appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rivera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rivera works Keji's body with a nice hook.
Rivera throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rivera throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Keji counters by moving into the clinch.
Rivera tries to land knees in the clinch but Keji avoids the damage to the body.
Rivera tries a knee to the head but Keji blocks it.
Rivera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keji working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Keji breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rivera tries a head kick but it misses.
Keji jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Keji sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rivera feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Keji crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Malcolm Rivera!
A very excited looking Malcolm Rivera 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#1066 Surian v Richard
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
Svenkter looks to throw the jab but Salajudin Ii is out of range.
Svenkter looks to land a right hand but Salajudin Ii moved out of range.
Salajudin Ii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Svenkter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Svenkter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Salajudin Ii goes for a double leg but Svenkter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Svenkter continues to drive forward.
Salajudin Ii prevents Svenkter from breaking the clinch.
Svenkter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Salajudin Ii has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salajudin Ii jumps guard but Svenkter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Svenkter is trying to break the clinch but Salajudin Ii has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Svenkter breaks the clinch.
Svenkter throws a looping overhand right but Salajudin Ii ducks down to avoid it.
Svenkter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salajudin Ii was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Svenkter connects with a looping right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jab from Svenkter.
Svenkter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Salajudin Ii scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Hargol Svenkter has been cut.
Salajudin Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svenkter.
Svenkter misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Salajudin Ii throws a jab when Svenkter was well out of range.
Svenkter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Salajudin Ii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Svenkter looks to score with a jab to the body but Salajudin Ii is just out of range.
Svenkter throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Salajudin Ii counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Svenkter!
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svenkter is not content to let Salajudin Ii control the position. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Svenkter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Salajudin Ii works to advance to full mount. Svenkter defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii has hold of Svenkter's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Svenkter manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Svenkter stops Salajudin Ii from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Salajudin Ii controlling from mount.
Svenkter tries to reverse the position but Salajudin Ii maintains control.#T4#
Svenkter wants to hold on but Salajudin Ii pushes him away.
Salajudin Ii tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Svenkter stops Salajudin Ii from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Svenkter working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Salajudin Ii jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Svenkter is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Svenkter and Salajudin Ii has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salajudin Ii moves into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hargol Svenkter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hargol Svenkter's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Salajudin Ii moves away from the strike by Svenkter.
Svenkter throws a lazy right hand but Salajudin Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salajudin Ii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Svenkter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Salajudin Ii postures up.
Salajudin Ii slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Salajudin Ii wants to control from the top but Svenkter keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salajudin Ii controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Salajudin Ii trying to control but Svenkter is working from the bottom.
Svenkter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Salajudin Ii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Super Salajudin Ii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Svenkter trying to keep a closed guard but Salajudin Ii is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Salajudin Ii shoots in and gets a takedown into Svenkter's guard.
Salajudin Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Svenkter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salajudin Ii works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Salajudin Ii is looking to take a break and control but Svenkter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salajudin Ii content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Svenkter tries to get to full guard but Salajudin Ii has control of the leg.
Salajudin Ii is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Salajudin Ii is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Svenkter reverses the position - he's now on top in Salajudin Ii's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salajudin Ii can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Svenkter controls the pace.#T3#
Salajudin Ii trying to keep a closed guard but Svenkter is proving a slippery customer.
Salajudin Ii has a closed guard, preventing Svenkter from standing up.
Salajudin Ii has his hands on Svenkter's head, controlling the position.
Svenkter stopping the sweep attempt from Salajudin Ii.#SUB#
Salajudin Ii looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Svenkter is defending well. Salajudin Ii quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Svenkter has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Salajudin Ii celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Super Salajudin Ii!
During a confident post fight interview, Super Salajudin Ii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C305: Matsuzaka vs Monkey
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Rivera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Torvik tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivera moves in looking to clinch but Torvik pushes him off.
Rivera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rivera.#CUT2#It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Danga de danga de dang - Rivera scores with a four punch combination!
A jab from Torvik misses.
Torvik throws a leg kick
and Rivera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Torvik scores with a hook.
Torvik checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rivera walks forward, straight into a front kick from Torvik.
Rivera takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Torvik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rivera.
Torvik connects with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rivera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Rivera scores with a kick to the body.
Torvik throws an overhand right that lands on Rivera's shoulder, as Rivera tries to avoid the shot.
Rivera finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Torvik keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rivera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torvik counters with a solid body kick.
Jab, jab by Rivera - just one landing. #CUT2#Sven Torvik's cut is getting worse.
Rivera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Torvik.
Rivera misses with a straight right.
Torvik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rivera momentarily.
Rivera tries to land a front kick but Torvik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rivera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torvik.#T2#
Rivera with a nice calf kick.
Rivera attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Torvik lands a nice hook to Rivera's body. Rivera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Torvik scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivera slips a jab and a cross from Torvik.
Rivera throws out a counter right but Torvik avoids it with no problem.
Torvik takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Torvik tries a low kick but Rivera avoids it.#CL#
Torvik moves into range and clinches up with Rivera.
Rivera connects with a knee to the head.
Torvik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivera's elbow.
Torvik presses Rivera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Torvik as Rivera tries to tie him up.
Torvik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Torvik tries to throw a body punch but Rivera avoids it by throwing Torvik back against the cage. #T3#
Rivera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rivera with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Torvik digs a right hand into Rivera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rivera's gas tank.
Rivera looks winded!
Torvik scores with a hook to the body.
Rivera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torvik lands with a right to the head.
Torvik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Torvik as the two fighters clinch.
Torvik misses with a body punch.
Rivera is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Torvik is keeping busy.
Rivera tries a knee to the head but Torvik blocks it.
Torvik lands with a short shot to the head.
Rivera throws a head punch that misses.
Torvik managing to block the knees to the body from Rivera.
Torvik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Torvik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rivera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Torvik lands with a light punch inside.
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 short right hand to the side of the head by Torvik.
Torvik goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Rivera tries a knee to the head but Torvik blocks it.
Torvik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rivera misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Torvik.
Torvik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivera's elbow.
Torvik lands with a left to the head.
Torvik prevents a body shot from Rivera.
Rivera blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivera tries to land knees in the clinch but Torvik avoids the damage to the body.
Torvik lands with a short shot to the head.
Torvik lands a right hand.
Rivera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Torvik can't find room to land a body shot as Rivera controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Torvik.
Torvik working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torvik can't find room to land a body shot as Rivera controls the action.
Torvik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
Torvik cracks Rivera with a nice body shot.
Torvik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Torvik pushes Rivera back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Torvik.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Torvik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Torvik's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Torvik connects with a leg kick.
Torvik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rivera scores with a hook to the body. Torvik takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rivera misses with a looping right.
Rivera misses with a few strikes there.
Torvik is looking to counter punch.
Rivera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Torvik.
Torvik thumps Rivera with a low kick.
Torvik takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Torvik lands the left hand.
Rivera misses with a kick to the body.
Torvik appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Torvik misses the target.
Rivera throws a lazy right hand but Torvik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Torvik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the body from Rivera misses
and Torvik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torvik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rivera manages to avoid it.
Rivera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Torvik misses with a wild body shot.
Rivera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Torvik lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rivera shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Torvik scores with a sloppy right hand. Rivera should have avoided that one.
Sven Torvik is winning the standup battle so far.
Rivera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Torvik misses with a hook. Rivera ducked under it nicely.
Torvik fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rivera has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rivera tries to clinch but Torvik is having none of it.
Torvik stuns Rivera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rivera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Torvik was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rivera.
Torvik thuds a left hand into Rivera's body.
Rivera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rivera looks to land a combination but Torvik avoids it well.
Rivera is breathing heavily.#T2#
Torvik cracks Rivera with a hook to the temple - Rivera is on wobbly legs here! Torvik swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Rivera falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Torvik wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sven Torvik!
Sven Torvik bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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