Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: ENIGMA 163
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Holton Jr checks a leg kick.
Holton Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like DeShaun Holton Jr has been cut.
Ginger thumps Holton Jr with a low kick.
Holton Jr slips a jab from Ginger.
Holton Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Haitian Ginger 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.
Ginger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Holton Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ginger lands a nice looking kick to the body. Holton Jr takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Ginger throws a poor cross that misses
and Ginger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ginger connects with a single shot there.
Ginger swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Holton Jr counter with a right hand.
Ginger swinging wildly here.
Nice straight punches there by Ginger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ginger.#T2#
Ginger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Holton Jr on the side of the head.
Ginger cracks Holton Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#DeShaun Holton Jr's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Ginger lands a big uppercut and Holton Jr crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Holton Jr looks OK. Ginger waves Holton Jr back to his feet!#ROC2#Holton Jr is rocked!
Ginger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ginger finds Holton Jr's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Holton Jr flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Ginger lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Holton Jr will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haitian Ginger!
Haitian Ginger is the new middleweight champion!
Haitian Ginger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 160
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Takanori tries to land a leg kick but Cao saw it coming and moves away.
Cao dives in and grabs Takanori's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takanori pushes down on Cao 's head and hops out.
Takanori lands a body shot.
Cao doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takanori counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Shun Cao has been cut.
Cao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Takanori defends well and Cao ends up having to push Takanori into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It seemed like Takanori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shun Cao . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cao misses with a body punch.
Takanori throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Cao breaks from the clinch.
Takanori stuffs the takedown attempt from Cao . Cao gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cao defending well as Takanori loads up on a big left hand.
Takanori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takanori connects with a body shot that sends Cao 's belly button to the back.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Takanori. No joy for Cao on that attempt.
Takanori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takanori.
Takanori connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#Cao is rocked!
Takanori has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cao is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Takanori lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Cao crumples to the floor! Takanori milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Koba Takanori!
A very excited looking Koba Takanori made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 974 Maluga vs. Fuentes
Date: Apr 07, 2023

#R1#
Petrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dhargey.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Dhargey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrov.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Dhargey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petrov's head backwards.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Dhargey takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Dhargey is looking to clinch but Petrov is avoiding it.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Danga de danga de dang - Petrov scores with a four punch combination!
Petrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Dhargey checks the leg kick.
Petrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dhargey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dhargey misses with a hook.
Petrov tries a quick counter leg kick but Dhargey is wise to it.
Dhargey throws a big shot that misses.
Dhargey moves out of range of the body kick from Petrov.
Dhargey pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Dhargey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Dhargey moved out of range.
Dhargey scores with a sloppy right hand. Petrov should have avoided that one.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dhargey manages to avoid it.
Dhargey thuds a left hand into Petrov's body.
Petrov lands with a good body shot.
Dhargey lands a really nice looking cross but Petrov seems unphased.
Good shot there by Petrov.
Petrov lands a jab to Dhargey's midsection.
Dhargey has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LVPED in the buildup to the fight.
Petrov connects with a leg kick.
Dhargey just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dhargey tries to clinch there but Petrov circles away.
Dhargey darts in looking for a takedown but Petrov gets double underhooks and turns Dhargey into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dhargey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dhargey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrov tries to work over Dhargey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2##BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dhargey digs a good body shot into Petrov's ribs.
Dhargey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrov's waist but Petrov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dhargey off to one side.
Petrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dhargey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dhargey doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrov circles away.
Petrov slips under a jab.
Dhargey tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dhargey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dhargey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrov throws a big shot that misses.
Dhargey is looking to counter punch.
Petrov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dhargey ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Dhargey is out of range.
Dhargey ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Dhargey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yaden Dhargey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Dhargey. That snapped Petrov's head back. #T3#
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Dhargey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov thuds a left hand into Dhargey's body.
Dhargey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Dhargey's head.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Dhargey's head but Dhargey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #TD#
Dhargey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dhargey working Petrov over with strikes.
Dhargey lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ground and pound from Dhargey.
Petrov is trying to maintain the position but Dhargey is very close to passing his half guard.
Petrov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dhargey.
Petrov is trying to stand. #T4##SUB#
Dhargey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Petrov trying to control from the bottom.
Dhargey not landing any meaningful shots this time. #ES2#
Petrov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dhargey is on him like a limpet, forcing Petrov back against the cage.
Petrov misses with some punches.
Petrov lands a right hand.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dhargey is looking to take this one to the mat.
A left hand lands to the body for Petrov.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Petrov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Dhargey is trying to trip Petrov. He has hold of a leg but Petrov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dhargey persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Petrov wants to stand up but Dhargey is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vasil Petrov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dhargey jabs at Petrov's body.
Petrov misses with a hook. Dhargey ducked under it nicely.
Dhargey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrov lands with a good body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dhargey.
Petrov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vasil Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dhargey is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Dhargey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Petrov is trying to defend but Dhargey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Petrov tries to kick Dhargey off but Dhargey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dhargey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dhargey prevents Petrov from standing back up.
Petrov is not content to let Dhargey control the position.#T1##ES2#
Petrov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Dhargey is just out of range.
Dhargey lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dhargey on the side of the head.
Dhargey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dhargey throws out a loose jab but Petrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dhargey avoids the body shot from Petrov.
Dhargey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Petrov throws a jab when Dhargey was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dhargey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Petrov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Petrov misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Dhargey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab lands there for Dhargey.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dhargey connects with a crisp jab.
Petrov misses with an uppercut. #T2##TD#
Dhargey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Petrov on his heels. He'll look to pass Petrov's guard now, I'm sure.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dhargey won't allow Petrov to sweep him here. #ES2#
Petrov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dhargey has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dhargey.
Dhargey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Petrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dhargey backwards.
Petrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dhargey.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Petrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dhargey.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dhargey is trying to drag Petrov to the mat but Petrov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short left from Petrov. #T3#
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petrov prevents Dhargey from breaking the clinch.
Petrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dhargey misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petrov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dhargey. #BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dhargey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Petrov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dhargey throws a hook but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov looks to throw the jab but Dhargey is out of range.
A slow jab from Petrov misses its intended target.
Petrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dhargey finds it's way round the side to connect with Petrov's head.
Dhargey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Petrov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Petrov lands a nice hook to Dhargey's body. Dhargey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrov ducks right into an uppercut from Dhargey.
Petrov digs a good hook to Dhargey's body.
Petrov misses with a wild body shot.
Petrov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dhargey is able to avoid easily.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Dhargey staying out of range there.
Dhargey throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Dhargey shoots in and drives through. Petrov sprawls well.
Dhargey clobbers Petrov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrov misses with a left hand
letting Dhargey counter with a right hand.
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrov misses with a straight right.
Dhargey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dhargey checks a leg kick.
Dhargey looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vasil Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Dhargey or perhaps it was just good defense by Petrov, which made it look bad.
Dhargey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petrov.
That kick from Petrov tenderised Dhargey's leg. Dhargey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dhargey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrov.
Dhargey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Petrov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Petrov.
Petrov stuns Dhargey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dhargey lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Dhargey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dhargey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Petrov throws a low kick, looking for Dhargey's leg but Dhargey calmly moves out of range.
Dhargey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dhargey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dhargey slips a straight right by Petrov.
Dhargey feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Petrov missing with a left hand there. Dhargey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrov throws a solid leg kick but Dhargey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petrov.
Petrov lands a really nice looking cross but Dhargey seems unphased.
Dhargey scores with a body shot.
Dhargey throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Dhargey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vasil Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dhargey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petrov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Petrov scores with a nice right hand.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dhargey.
Petrov staying out of range there.
Dhargey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dhargey blocks a leg kick.
Dhargey is looking to counter the offense by Petrov and move into the clinch.
Dhargey misses with a body shot.
Dhargey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dhargey slips under a jab.
Yaden Dhargey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Petrov throws a body kick that misses.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Dhargey moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Dhargey.
Dhargey blocks a leg kick.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses.
Dhargey catches Petrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dhargey.
Dhargey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrov in his tracks.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Dhargey.
Petrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dhargey slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov scores with a hook to the body. Dhargey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dhargey steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Petrov. That one must have hurt.#T3#
Petrov throws a head kick that misses.
Dhargey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dhargey lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Vasil Petrov has been cut.
Petrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dhargey.
Dhargey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Petrov staying out of range there.
Dhargey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dhargey misses with a body shot.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dhargey walks into a jab.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Dhargey's head but Dhargey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dhargey scores with a shot to the body.
Dhargey looks to land a left hand but Petrov moved out of range nicely.
Dhargey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dhargey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov.#T4#
Petrov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petrov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dhargey. That did some damage!
Dhargey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dhargey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dhargey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dhargey drops his hands momentarily and Petrov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Dhargey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dhargey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Dhargey.
Dhargey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
Petrov misses with the combination.
Dhargey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SYN 973 Exotic vs. Todd III
Date: Apr 05, 2023

#R1#
Bangin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lightspeed manages to avoid it.
Lightspeed looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lightspeed tries a head kick but it misses.
Lightspeed throws a shot from downtown. Bangin moves away and avoids it.
Lightspeed swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bangin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Lightspeed misses.
Lightspeed throws a hook to the side of Bangin's head but Bangin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lightspeed checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lightspeed scoring well with a low kick there.
Lightspeed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bangin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Lightspeed backs away, Bangin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lightspeed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bangin counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Lightspeed rushes Bangin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lightspeed scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightspeed lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bangin wants to get back to striking at distance but Lightspeed won't allow it.
Lightspeed misses with a punch to the body.
Lightspeed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lightspeed misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bangin fails to land.
Bangin goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lightspeed.
Lightspeed struggles to land a body shot inside as Bangin controls his hands.
Lightspeed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lightspeed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bangin's elbow.
Bangin misses with the head strike.
Lightspeed prevents a body shot from Bangin. #BC#
Bangin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bangin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lightspeed finds it's way round the side to connect with Bangin's head.
Bangin cracks a nice hook into Lightspeed's ribs.
Bangin throws a good cross that connects.
Bangin just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Lightspeed.
Lightspeed wants to clinch up but Bangin keeps it at a distance.
Bangin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lightspeed throws a lazy uppercut
and Bangin counters with a nice body kick.
Lightspeed tries to clinch up
and Lightspeed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lightspeed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Lightspeed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lightspeed throws a hook but Bangin blocks it.
It looked like Bangin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lightspeed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bangin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Lightspeed.
Lightspeed looks to land a right hand but Bangin moved out of range.
Bangin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lightspeed doesn't seem bothered though.
Bangin slips a straight right by Lightspeed.
Bangin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lightspeed just manages to avoid it.
Lightspeed throws an off balance right hand
and Bangin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lightspeed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bangin is looking to wear down Lightspeed with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bangin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lightspeed throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bangin. Lightspeed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lightspeed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bangin throws out the jab.
Bangin slips under a jab from Lightspeed.
Bangin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lightspeed just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Lightspeed clinches up against the cage.
Lightspeed scores with a shoulder strike.
Lightspeed blocking some punches. #T3#
Nice body punch from Lightspeed.
Bangin wants to break free but Lightspeed has control. #BC#
Bangin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lightspeed looks to throw the jab but Bangin is out of range.
That kick from Lightspeed tenderised Bangin's leg. Bangin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lightspeed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lightspeed misses with a straight right.
Bangin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good work by Lightspeed as he checks the leg kick.
Lightspeed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bangin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lightspeed bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bangin's head.
Bangin throws out a leg kick but Lightspeed moves out of range and Bangin only half commits.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bangin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lightspeed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangin manages to avoid it.
Lightspeed connects with a looping right hand.
Bangin misses the shot to the body.
Bangin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lightspeed misses with a looping left.#T4#
Lightspeed wants to clinch up but Bangin keeps it at a distance.
Bangin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bangin lands a nice looking body shot.
Lightspeed throws out a powerful jab.
Lightspeed throws a hook but Bangin avoids it easily.
Lightspeed dips to his left and cracks Bangin with an uppercut!
Bangin checks a low kick from Lightspeed.
Lightspeed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lightspeed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bangin ducks under a wild hook from Lightspeed.
Bangin keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Bangin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lightspeed takes one to the side of the head.
Lightspeed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Lightspeed misses.
Lightspeed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bangin digs a good body shot into Lightspeed's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arax Lightspeed will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lightspeed throws a jab but it's blocked by Bangin.
Bangin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lightspeed throws a leg kick
and Bangin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bangin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lightspeed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bangin throws a hook to the side of Lightspeed's head but Lightspeed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bangin slips a jab from Lightspeed.
Bangin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Good work by Bangin as he checks the leg kick.
Bangin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bangin throws a jab when Lightspeed was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bangin. That's going to slow Lightspeed down.
Lightspeed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lightspeed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Izzy Bangin is winning the standup battle so far.
Bangin drops his hands momentarily and Lightspeed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bangin keeps the fight on the outside.
Lightspeed throws a shot from downtown. Bangin moves away and avoids it.
Bangin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Bangin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bangin connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bangin.
Lightspeed ducks right into an uppercut from Bangin.
Lightspeed throws a hook but Bangin avoids it easily.
Bangin lands a jab to the nose.
Bangin slips a jab from Lightspeed.
It appears Bangin was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lightspeed is looking to chop away at Bangin's legs.
Lightspeed tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lightspeed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Lightspeed misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Bangin misses the target.
Lightspeed tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bangin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lightspeed.
Bangin defending well as Lightspeed loads up on a big left hand.
Bangin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bangin slips under a jab from Lightspeed.
Lightspeed misses with a shot to the body
enabling Bangin to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lightspeed throws a leg kick but Bangin sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bangin misses the target.
Lightspeed moves in looking to clinch but Bangin pushes him off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bangin.
Lightspeed misses with a leg kick.
Bangin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bangin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arax Lightspeed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bangin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lightspeed.
Lightspeed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bangin scores with a jab.
Lightspeed throws an overhand right that lands on Bangin's shoulder, as Bangin tries to avoid the shot.
Bangin jabs Lightspeed to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Izzy Bangin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lightspeed closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bangin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lightspeed fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bangin is out of range.
Bangin slips under a jab.#T3#
Bangin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lightspeed moves away.
Lightspeed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bangin is able to avoid easily.
Lightspeed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangin.
Lightspeed throws a leg kick that misses.
Bangin is looking to counter punch.
Lightspeed moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab lands there for Lightspeed.
Lightspeed wants to slow Bangin down by chopping away at his legs.
Lightspeed throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bangin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lightspeed throws out a loose jab but Bangin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lightspeed tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bangin misses with a body shot.
Bangin keeps the fight on the outside.
Bangin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lightspeed just manages to avoid it.
Bangin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bangin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lightspeed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bangin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lightspeed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lightspeed throws a leg kick but Bangin moved away.#T4#
Lightspeed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bangin throws a solid leg kick but Lightspeed takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bangin.#CL2#
Lightspeed forces Bangin back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Bangin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lightspeed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bangin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lightspeed.
Bangin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lightspeed.
Lightspeed lands with a hook. Bangin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bangin ducks under a wild hook from Lightspeed.
Bangin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lightspeed throws a jab when Bangin was well out of range.
Lightspeed wants to clinch but Bangin slips to the side
and Bangin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bangin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lightspeed is looking to chop away at Bangin's legs.
Lightspeed missing with a left hand there. Bangin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bangin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bangin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lightspeed.
Lightspeed looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Bangin misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Izzy Bangin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bangin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lightspeed lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lightspeed throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lightspeed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bangin blocks a low kick nicely.
Lightspeed lands a nice looking body shot.
Bangin throws out a powerful jab.
Lightspeed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bangin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Lightspeed.
Bangin is looking to counter punch.
Bangin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Lightspeed.
Lightspeed throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lightspeed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bangin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lightspeed throws a front kick aimed at Bangin's knee but Bangin avoids it well.
Lightspeed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Bangin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lightspeed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bangin.
Lightspeed scores with a punch to the head.
Lightspeed misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Bangin misses the target.
Lightspeed throws a hook but Bangin blocks it.
Lightspeed drops his hands momentarily and Bangin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bangin checks a leg kick.
Lightspeed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lightspeed tries to clinch up.
Bangin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lightspeed throws a hook to the side of Bangin's head but Bangin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lightspeed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bangin throws a body punch but Lightspeed moves out of range.
Lightspeed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bangin's sensitive parts.
Lightspeed throws a big shot that misses.
Bangin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lightspeed misses the jab.
Bangin throws a low kick but Lightspeed moves out of range easily. #T2#
Good shot there by Lightspeed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lightspeed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bangin takes a swing at Lightspeed's ribcage but misses.
Lightspeed slips under a jab.
Lightspeed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lightspeed scores with a decent looking hook.
Lightspeed looks to score with a jab to the body but Bangin is just out of range.
Lightspeed with the inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Lightspeed.
Lightspeed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Bangin counter with a right hand.
Lightspeed moves in looking to clinch but Bangin pushes him off.
Lightspeed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bangin's hands.
Lightspeed tries to clinch but Bangin moves out of range.
Lightspeed's corner calls for a 1-2. Lightspeed obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lightspeed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Bangin misses the shot to the body.
Lightspeed lands with a cross.
Lightspeed tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bangin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bangin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lightspeed swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bangin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bangin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lightspeed misses with a straight right.
Lightspeed throws out a powerful jab.
Lightspeed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bangin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bangin keeps the fight on the outside.
Lightspeed moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bangin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Bangin connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lightspeed doesn't manage to clinch there - Bangin circles away.
Bangin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bangin looks to land a left hand but Lightspeed moved out of range nicely.
Lightspeed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bangin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Bangin.
Bangin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lightspeed.
Lightspeed defending well as Bangin loads up on a big left hand.
Lightspeed ducks under a wild hook from Bangin.
Lightspeed misses with a wild body shot.
Bangin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lightspeed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bangin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bangin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bangin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lightspeed moves in looking to clinch but Bangin pushes him off.
Lightspeed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lightspeed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arax Lightspeed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lightspeed has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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

Event: SYN 972 Greene vs. Tarver 2
Date: Mar 31, 2023

#R1#
Mumu misses with a kick to the body.
Reeves half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alborz Mumu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reeves walks into a stiff left hand from Mumu.#CUT2#It looks like Keywon Reeves has been cut.
Reeves lands a really nice looking cross but Mumu seems unphased.
Reeves takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been informed that Mumu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Reeves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mumu throws out a counter right but Reeves avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves misses with a hook.
Mumu throws a wild body kick that Reeves sees coming a mile off.
Reeves throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Mumu misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mumu just misses with a punch to the body.
Reeves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mumu. Mumu obviously looking to wear him down.
Mumu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mumu. Reeves shrugs it off though.
Mumu lands a slapping body shot.
Mumu throws out a loose jab but Reeves uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Mumu is looking to slow Reeves down with leg kicks.
Mumu looks to land a left hand but Reeves moved out of range nicely.
Mumu misses with an uppercut. Reeves saw that one coming.
Mumu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mumu misses with a shot to the body
and Reeves counters with a slapping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reeves 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 Mumu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mumu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Mumu throws a shot to the body.
Mumu cracks Reeves with a hook to the temple - Reeves is on wobbly legs here! Mumu swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Reeves falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Mumu wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alborz Mumu!
Alborz Mumu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 972 Greene vs. Tarver 2
Date: Mar 31, 2023

#R1#
Seran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reed misses with a looping right.
Reed misses with a hook #CL2#
and Seran counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Seran.
Nice body punch from Reed.
Seran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Seran tries to throw a body punch but Reed avoids it by throwing Seran back against the cage.
Reed is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Seran misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Seran fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Reed scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Seran lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Seran has gone for a leg lock! Reed slips out almost immediately though and dives into Seran's guard.#REVR#
Reed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Reed wants to control from the top but Seran keeps moving.
Seran looking for a sweep. Not yet Seran, not yet.
Reed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reed postures up in Seran's guard and throws a big left but Seran blocks it.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Seran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Seran escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Seran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Seran throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Seran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed distracts Seran with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reed working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Seran's head.#T3#
Seran wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Seran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Seran keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reed throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reed is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reed is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Seran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Seran managing to control the position.
Seran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seran wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Reed passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harris Reed dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Seran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Seran jabs Reed right on the nose. Reed blinks but takes it well.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reed missing with a left hand there. Seran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seran ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Seran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reed, pushing him back against the cage.
Reed scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Seran struggles to land a body shot inside as Reed controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seran.
Reed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Seran is trying to trip Reed. He has hold of a leg but Reed is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Seran persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Seran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Seran stopping the sweep attempt from Reed.#SUB#
Reed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Seran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Seran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Seran controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Seran tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard. #T2#
Seran preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Reed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Seran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Seran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Reed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Seran passes into half guard.
Seran is trying to control the action in half guard but Reed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Reed moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Seran tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
Reed working a defensive guard but Seran manages to pass into side control anyway.
Reed gets back to half guard.
Reed is not content to let Seran control the position.
Reed is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Reed is working hard here to advance position.
Reed is trying to maintain the position but Seran is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Reed moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reeds head.
Reed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
Seran misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Olyn Seran will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Seran slips a straight right by Reed.
Seran is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Seran gets a clinch.
Reed is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Seran's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
Seran blocking some punches. #BC#
Reed breaks the clinch.
Reed misses with a combination
and Seran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reed defends well and Seran ends up having to push Reed into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Reed throws a right hand that misses
and Seran counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Seran stuns Reed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harris Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed misses the body punch
and Seran counters with a stiff right hand.
Reed lands a body shot. #CL2#
Seran has Reed up against the cage in a clinch.
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by Reed.
Reed cracks Seran with a nice body shot.
Seran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reed. #T2#
Reed stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Reed.
Seran working aggressively here.
Reed lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Reed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Reed - that landed with a thud.
Seran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seran.
Seran has a couple of punches blocked by Reed.
Seran blocking some punches.
Seran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reed.
Reed can't find room to land a body shot as Seran controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seran struggles to land a body shot inside as Reed controls his hands. #TD#
Reed has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Seran regains guard immediately.
Reed trying to control but Seran is working from the bottom. #T3#
Reed is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Seran is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Reed passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Seran actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Seran makes his way to full guard, as Reed worked for a kimura.
Seran wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reed postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reed is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Reed looking to sit in guard and control but Seran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Reed tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Reed looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Seran passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Seran is working for a kimura but Reed is defending it quite comfortably.

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 Harris Reed.
Well Reed 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Bellicose XXXV
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Adlehyde ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holton Jr moves away.
Adlehyde misses with a lunging right hand
and Holton Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adlehyde throws a low kick but Holton Jr avoids it.
Holton Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adlehyde with a hook.#CUT#It looks like DeShaun Holton Jr has been cut.
Good exchange - Adlehyde coming out on top.
Adlehyde connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adlehyde takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Adlehyde moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1##CL#
Adlehyde closes the distance and pushes Holton Jr back into the cage.
Adlehyde throws a head punch that misses.
Holton Jr throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Adlehyde's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Adlehyde struggles to land a body shot inside as Holton Jr controls his hands.
Holton Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Holton Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut there from Adlehyde.
The fighters circling - Adlehyde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holton Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Adlehyde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holton Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holton Jr slips under a jab.
Adlehyde just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Adlehyde misses with a right hand
and Holton Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adlehyde thinking.
Nice shot lands for Adlehyde.#CUT#That has opened up DeShaun Holton Jr's cut even more.
No joy there for Adlehyde, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Holton Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Adlehyde feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Holton Jr sprawling to the canvas! Holton Jr rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Adlehyde finish him?! #ROC#Holton Jr is rocked!
Holton Jr circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Adlehyde. Holton Jr falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Adlehyde!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Adlehyde!
A very excited looking Jack Adlehyde made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 964 Sitsongrit vs. Bardia
Date: Mar 03, 2023

#R1#
Pruitt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
No joy there for Reeves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pruitt with a poor takedown
and Reeves counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Solomon Pruitt has been cut.
Pruitt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reeves throws out the jab.
Pruitt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pruitt scores with a hook.
Reeves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pruitt.
Pruitt scores with a jab. Reeves acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pruitt lands a slapping body shot.
Reeves 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.
Pruitt looks to land a right hand but Reeves moved out of range.
Reeves throwing a counter right hand but Pruitt manages to avoid it.
Pruitt misses with an uppercut
and Reeves counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Pruitt.
Reeves buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pruitt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pruitt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reeves's sensitive parts.
Reeves feints and then cracks Pruitt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pruitt down. #T1#
Reeves throws a lazy right hand but Pruitt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Pruitt. That snapped Reeves's head back.
Pruitt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reeves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pruitt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reeves as he jumps to the side.
Pruitt throws a looping overhand right but Reeves ducks down to avoid it.
Reeves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reeves staying out of range there.
Reeves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pruitt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pruitt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reeves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pruitt counters with a straight right hand.
Reeves misses with a low kick.
Reeves misses with an uppercut.
Pruitt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reeves connects with a jab.#T2#
Reeves misses with a straight left.
Reeves walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pruitt shoots in but Reeves avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Keywon Reeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solomon Pruitt.
Pruitt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reeves throws out the jab.
Pruitt lands a leg kick that knocks Reeves off balance momentarily.
Pruitt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reeves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pruitt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reeves counters with a right hand to the body.
Pruitt throws a chopping leg kick but Reeves manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pruitt slips under a jab from Reeves.
Pruitt lands with a straight right. Reeves didn't see that one coming.
Pruitt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pruitt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reeves jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Pruitt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reeves to score with a decent uppercut.
Pruitt throws a leg kick
and Pruitt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
BAM! Reeves delivers a spinning backfist that drops Pruitt like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Keywon Reeves!
A relieved looking Keywon Reeves thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 964 Sitsongrit vs. Bardia
Date: Mar 03, 2023

#R1#
Tai Kung throws an off balance right hand
and Lightspeed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tai Kung lands a head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Arax Lightspeed has been cut.
Tai Kung ducks under a wild hook from Lightspeed.
Lightspeed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tai Kung moves away.
Lightspeed slips under a jab.
Tai Kung has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lightspeed throws a jab when Tai Kung was well out of range.
Tai Kung tries to bum rush Lightspeed with a series of wild strikes but Lightspeed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung scores with a nice strike.
Lightspeed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tai Kung counters with a stiff right hand.
Tai Kung lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Lightspeed takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tai Kung moves out of range of the strikes.
Tai Kung jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tai Kung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lightspeed circles away quickly and effectively.
Lightspeed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tai Kung scores with a jab to the body.
Tai Kung moves out of range as Lightspeed strikes.
Lightspeed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tai Kung scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lightspeed walks into a stiff left hand from Tai Kung.#T2#
Lightspeed misses with a lunging right hand
and Tai Kung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lightspeed misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Tai Kung counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lightspeed! Tai Kung lets Lightspeed back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Lightspeed is rocked!
Lightspeed connects with a right hand. Tai Kung shakes it off.
A head kick by Lightspeed misses
and Tai Kung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Lightspeed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lightspeed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tai Kung.
Lightspeed seems to have got his legs back now.
Tai Kung tests Lightspeed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lightspeed moves out of range of the body kick from Tai Kung. #T3#
Tai Kung ducks under a wild hook from Lightspeed.
Tai Kung slips under a jab.
Tai Kung throws out a counter right but Lightspeed avoids it with no problem.
Lightspeed moves out of range of the body kick.
Lightspeed appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tai Kung staying out of range there.
Tai Kung appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tai Kung is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lightspeed had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tai Kung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lightspeed circles away quickly and effectively.
Lightspeed throws out a powerful jab.
Tai Kung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lightspeed.
A countering left hand to the body from Tai Kung misses.
Lightspeed takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A combination from Tai Kung does no damage. #T4#
Tai Kung lands a jab to the head.
Tai Kung scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Tai Kung.
Lightspeed fails to land with a series of punches.
Tai Kung misses with a hook
and Lightspeed counters with a good low kick that Tai Kung was not able to check.
Tai Kung ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lightspeed moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tai Kung lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tai Kung lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Manolito Tai Kung dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arax Lightspeed's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tai Kung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lightspeed tries to move into range but Tai Kung moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lightspeed misses with a hook.
Lightspeed is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tai Kung takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tai Kung throws a nice looking combination but Lightspeed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lightspeed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tai Kung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lightspeed misses with a left hand
and Tai Kung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tai Kung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung misses with a hook. Lightspeed ducked under it nicely.
Tai Kung misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lightspeed counters with a straight right hand.
Lightspeed misses with a straight right. #T1#
Lightspeed misses with an uppercut. Tai Kung saw that one coming.
Tai Kung unleashes a big counter combination but Lightspeed bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tai Kung lands a jab to the nose.
Tai Kung throws a shot from downtown. Lightspeed moves away and avoids it.
Lightspeed throwing a counter right hand but Tai Kung manages to avoid it.
Lightspeed takes one on the button.
Tai Kung connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lightspeed misses with a straight right.
Tai Kung throws a counter combo.
Tai Kung misses with a lunging right hand
and Lightspeed makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tai Kung throws the left hand but Lightspeed avoids the punch easily.
Lightspeed fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tai Kung just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Lightspeed throws a hook but Tai Kung avoids it easily.
Lightspeed misses with an uppercut.
Lightspeed clobbers Tai Kung with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lightspeed tries to score with a low kick but Tai Kung moves his leg out of the way.
Lightspeed misses with a straight left.
Lightspeed plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lightspeed throws a hook but Tai Kung avoids it easily.
Lightspeed blocks a jab.
Tai Kung throws a right and a left that Lightspeed avoids nicely. #T3#
Tai Kung throws a lazy right hand but Lightspeed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lightspeed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tai Kung.
Lightspeed needs to keep his hands up - Tai Kung had a free shot at his head there.
Lightspeed slips a straight right by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung lands an overhand right.
Lightspeed moves away from the strike by Tai Kung.
Lightspeed looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lightspeed slips a jab from Tai Kung.
Lightspeed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tai Kung looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tai Kung lands with an uppercut that bounces Lightspeed off the cage and back into range.
Lightspeed looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Lightspeed throws an off balance right hand
and Tai Kung counters with a right hand to the body.
Manolito Tai Kung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Lightspeed - just one landing.
Lightspeed throws a right hand that misses
and Lightspeed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tai Kung in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lightspeed misses with a hook
and Tai Kung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lightspeed lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tai Kung throws a hook but Lightspeed avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Tai Kung. Beautiful body shot.
Lightspeed throws a hook to the side of Tai Kung's head but Tai Kung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Lightspeed lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tai Kung doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manolito Tai Kung will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arax Lightspeed's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Tai Kung.
Lightspeed looks to throw the jab but Tai Kung is out of range.
Tai Kung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lightspeed throws a right and a left that Tai Kung avoids nicely.
Tai Kung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tai Kung lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tai Kung connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung cracks Lightspeed's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Lightspeed slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Tai Kung can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manolito Tai Kung!
An out of breath Manolito Tai Kung thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 155
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Lutang takes one to the chin there.
Boonliang ducks under a wild hook from Lutang.
Boonliang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lutang. That did some damage!
A telegraphed right hand from Boonliang misses the target.
Lutang takes a swing at Boonliang's ribcage but misses.
Boonliang slips a straight right by Lutang.
Nice defenses there by Lutang.
Boonliang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang throws a jab but it's blocked by Boonliang.
Boonliang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lutang counters with an inside leg kick.
Boonliang on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T1#
Lutang takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been told by Boonliang's head coaches at LVPED that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boonliang throws a nice looking combination but Lutang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boonliang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lutang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lutang.
Boonliang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boonliang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lutang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boonliang takes one to the side of the head.
Lutang lands with a nice body punch.
Lutang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Boonliang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Boonliang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Boonliang misses its intended target.
Lutang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boonliang misses with a hook
and Lutang counters with a nice leg kick.
Boonliang misses with an uppercut. Lutang saw that one coming.
Lutang lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lutang throws the left hand but Boonliang avoids the punch easily.
Boonliang throws a big shot that misses.
Lutang thinks about the counter body kick.#T3#
Lutang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boonliang.
Lutang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lutang misses with a wild body shot.
Boonliang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lutang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Boonliang. That snapped Lutang's head back.
Lutang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boonliang.
Boonliang misses with a looping left.
Boonliang throws a jab but it's blocked by Lutang.
Lutang misses with a jab to the body
and Boonliang counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
A punch combination from Boonliang misses.
Lutang thinks about the counter body kick.
Lutang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boonliang scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lutang works the jab nicely.
Boonliang throws a leg kick but Lutang moved away.
Boonliang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boonliang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lutang blocks a jab.
Lutang lands a head shot.
Boonliang misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rak Boonliang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Boonliang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lutang misses with a body shot.
Lutang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Lutang finds it's way through Boonliang's defenses.
Lutang lands a slapping body shot.
Boonliang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lutang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boonliang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang misses the shot to the body.
Boonliang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boonliang takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Boonliang misses with a hook
and Lutang counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lutang connects with a leg kick.
A jab from Boonliang does it's job there.
Boonliang misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Lutang counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lutang.
Lutang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lutang misses with a body punch.
Boonliang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boonliang tries to break free but Lutang pushes him back against the cage.
Lutang gets through Boonliang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Lutang.
Lutang misses with a punch to the body.
Lutang keeps control of Boonliang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boonliang tries to circle away but Lutang has him pinned against the cage.
Boonliang is looking to break free of the clinch but Lutang has double underhooks. #T2#
Lutang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boonliang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lutang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boonliang is trying to break the clinch but Lutang is controlling him.
Boonliang can't break the clinch.
Boonliang tries to break free but Lutang pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Lutang.
Lutang struggles to land a body shot inside as Boonliang controls his hands. #BC#
Boonliang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lutang drops his hands momentarily and Boonliang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boonliang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lutang on the side of the head.
Boonliang looks to land a right hand but Lutang moved out of range.
Boonliang misses with a hook
and Lutang counters with a body kick that stops Boonliang in his tracks momentarily.
Boonliang thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Lutang plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL2#
Lutang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lutang has a couple of punches blocked by Boonliang.
Lutang tries to throw a body punch but Boonliang avoids it by throwing Lutang back against the cage. #BC#
Boonliang breaks the clinch.
Lutang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Boonliang.
Lutang was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lutang lands a jab.
Boonliang throws out a powerful jab.
Lutang lands a head kick! #T4#
Lutang avoids the body shot from Boonliang.
Lutang throws a poor cross that misses
and Boonliang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Boonliang misses.
Lutang misses with a right hand
and Boonliang counters with a nice leg kick.
Boonliang throws a hook to the side of Lutang's head but Lutang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boonliang moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLutang.
Lutang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lutang works over Boonliang's head and body with a nice combination.
Boonliang misses with a hook.
Lutang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sun Lutang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Boonliang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutang.
Boonliang throws a sloppy body shot
and Lutang counters with a body kick.
Lutang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boonliang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boonliang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lutang counters with a leg kick.
Lutang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boonliang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boonliang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lutang closes the distance and pushes Boonliang back into the cage.
Lutang misses with the head strike.
Boonliang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Boonliang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boonliang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Lutang wants to land a leg kick but Boonliang is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Boonliang.#CL2#
Lutang forces Boonliang back against the cage and clinches.
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boonliang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lutang prevents Boonliang from breaking the clinch.
Boonliang blocks a body shot from Lutang.
Boonliang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boonliang blocks a body shot from Lutang.
Boonliang has had enough of the clinch but Lutang keeps him there for the moment.
Lutang misses with the head strike.
Boonliang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee calls for Lutang to work.
Lutang lands with a short shot to the head.
Lutang can't find room to land a body shot as Boonliang controls the action.
Boonliang has had enough of the clinch but Lutang keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Lutang working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Boonliang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Boonliang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boonliang is trying to break free.#BC#
Boonliang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boonliang misses with an uppercut.
Lutang misses with an uppercut. Boonliang saw that one coming.
Boonliang throws out a loose jab but Lutang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lutang digs a good hook to Boonliang's body.
A swing and a miss from Boonliang.
A big right from Boonliang misses. #CL2#
Lutang forces Boonliang back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Lutang.
Boonliang is trying to break the clinch but Lutang has him pressed against the cage.
Lutang misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Boonliang breaks from the clinch.
Lutang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boonliang misses with an uppercut. Lutang saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Boonliang. Beautiful body shot.
Boonliang throws a jab when Lutang was well out of range.
Rak Boonliang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boonliang throws a poor cross that misses
and Lutang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boonliang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boonliang throws out a loose jab but Lutang uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Boonliang throws a sloppy body shot
and Lutang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lutang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boonliang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lutang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lutang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boonliang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lutang.
Boonliang drops his hands momentarily and Lutang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lutang has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lutang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sun Lutang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boonliang avoids the body shot from Lutang.
It looked like Boonliang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Lutang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lutang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: ENIGMA 151
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dhargey, as that shot connected.
Dhargey shoots in but no luck this time.
Dhargey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bottura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dhargey lands a jab to the nose.
Dhargey misses with a looping left.
Bottura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dhargey on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bottura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dhargey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Dhargey.
Bottura misses with a head kick.
Bottura looks to throw the jab but Dhargey is out of range.
Dhargey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dhargey throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Some bone on bone action there as Dhargey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bottura misses with a looping right.
We've been told by Bottura's head coaches at Memento Mori that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bottura connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Dhargey fails with the takedown
and Dhargey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bottura drops his hands momentarily and Dhargey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bottura throws the left hand but Dhargey avoids the punch easily.
Bottura scores with a nice strike.
Dhargey blocks a leg kick.
A big right from Dhargey misses.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses
and Dhargey counters with a right hand to the body.
Dhargey connects with the punch.
Dhargey lands with a hook. Bottura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dhargey connects with a jab.
Bottura throws a shot from downtown. Dhargey moves away and avoids it.
Dhargey is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bottura had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bottura throws a jab but it's blocked by Dhargey.
Bottura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dhargey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dhargey throws out a counter right but Bottura avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dhargey.
Dhargey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bottura's hands.
Dhargey defending well as Bottura loads up on a big left hand.
Yaden Dhargey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottura throwing a counter right hand but Dhargey manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Dhargey clinches with his opponent.
Dhargey misses with a punch to the body.
Dhargey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bottura working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Bottura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dhargey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bottura.
Bottura throws out a loose jab but Dhargey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dhargey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dhargey scores with a decent looking hook.
Dhargey 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.
Dhargey scores with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Dhargey. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Dhargey misses with a looping left.
Bottura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bottura misses with a straight left.
Bottura moves away from the strike by Dhargey.
Dhargey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bottura slaps away a takedown attempt from Dhargey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matteo Bottura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yaden Dhargey.
Bottura misses with a looping right.
Bottura misses with an uppercut. Dhargey saw that one coming.
Dhargey with the counter takedown but Bottura avoids it easily.
Dhargey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bottura.
An attempted straight right counter from Bottura misses the target.#TD2#
Dhargey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bottura sprawls well initially but Dhargey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bottura wants to get back to full guard.
Dhargey is looking to take a break and control but Bottura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bottura trying to control but Dhargey postures up. #T4#
Dhargey is looking to stall here but Bottura recovers full guard.
Bottura is trying to keep Dhargey in close.
Dhargey scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dhargey wants to control from the top but Bottura keeps moving.
Dhargey throws a strike but Bottura rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yaden Dhargey will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bottura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dhargey counters with a nice uppercut.
Dhargey tries to clinch but Bottura moves out of range.
Dhargey cracks Bottura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bottura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dhargey to score with a decent uppercut.
Dhargey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dhargey connects with a single shot there.
Dhargey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bottura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dhargey ducks right into an uppercut from Bottura.
A low kick from Bottura misses
letting Dhargey counter with a right hand.
Dhargey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bottura.
Dhargey lands a glancing blow to the side of Bottura's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bottura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dhargey. That did some damage!
Dhargey blocks a low kick nicely.
Bottura throws a looping overhand right but Dhargey ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Bottura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dhargey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Dhargey.
A telegraphed right hand from Dhargey misses the target.
Bottura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bottura throws a shot to the body.
Dhargey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bottura throws out the jab.
Dhargey lands with a right hand.
Matteo Bottura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dhargey misses with a left hand
and Bottura counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Bottura misses its intended target.
Dhargey shoots for a takedown but Bottura saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bottura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dhargey.
Dhargey slips a jab from Bottura.
Dhargey scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dhargey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bottura throws a right hand that misses
enabling Dhargey to counter with a crisp jab.
Dhargey misses with a looping right.
Bottura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dhargey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dhargey connects with a looping right hand.
Dhargey misses with a body shot.
Bottura misses with a wild body shot.
Yaden Dhargey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as Bottura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dhargey doesn't seem phased though.
Decent striking displayed by Dhargey there.
A slow jab from Dhargey misses its intended target.
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dhargey.
Bottura throwing a counter right hand but Dhargey manages to avoid it.
Dhargey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bottura.
A big right from Bottura misses. #T3#
Dhargey lands a really nice looking cross but Bottura seems unphased.
Nice jab there from Bottura.
Bottura scores with a hook to the body. Dhargey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bottura throws an overhand right that lands on Dhargey's shoulder, as Dhargey tries to avoid the shot.
Bottura throws a lazy uppercut
and Dhargey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bottura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#KD#
Bottura drops Dhargey with a beautiful combination! Dhargey stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bottura is looking for the KO!#ROC#Dhargey is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bottura misses with a lunging right hand
and Dhargey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dhargey is still on wobbly legs! Can Bottura finish him?
Bottura throws the left hand but Dhargey avoids the punch easily.
Dhargey seems to have recovered his senses.
Dhargey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bottura tries a head kick but it misses.
Dhargey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Dhargey as he connects with a hook.#T4#
Dhargey lands the left hand.
Dhargey shoots for a double leg takedown but Bottura sprawls well. He's pushed Dhargey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bottura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dhargey throws a lazy right hand but Bottura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bottura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bottura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dhargey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bottura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dhargey works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Dhargey.
Bottura misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bottura throws a body kick that misses.
Dhargey jabs Bottura right on the nose. Bottura blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
Dhargey is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bottura's half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yaden Dhargey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Bottura misses with a leg kick.
Bottura throws a leg kick which misses Dhargey's front leg but catches the back leg as Dhargey tries to avoid it.
Bottura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dhargey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bottura walks into a straight right hand from Dhargey.
Dhargey looks to land a left hand but Bottura moved out of range nicely.
Bottura misses with a straight right.
Bottura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dhargey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bottura throws a wild body kick that Dhargey sees coming a mile off.
Bottura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dhargey.
Dhargey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dhargey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Dhargey.#T1#
Dhargey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dhargey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bottura moves away.
Bottura tries a low kick but Dhargey avoids it.
Dhargey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bottura's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Bottura. That snapped Dhargey's head back.
Dhargey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bottura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bottura misses with a hook.
Bottura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dhargey.
Dhargey scores with a hook.
Bottura takes a swing at Dhargey's ribcage but misses.
Dhargey shoots and misses
and Dhargey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dhargey has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bottura.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Dhargey.
Dhargey tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dhargey walks into a straight right hand from Bottura.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Bottura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bottura swings for the body but Dhargey moves out of range.
Bottura throws a jab but it's blocked by Dhargey.
Dhargey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dhargey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Dhargey does it's job there.
Dhargey ducks under a wild hook from Bottura.
Bottura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dhargey misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bottura counter with a right hand.
Bottura explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Bottura swings for the body but Dhargey moves out of range.
Bottura misses with a straight left.
Bottura scores with a nice strike.
Dhargey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bottura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bottura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dhargey moves out of range of the strikes.
Dhargey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bottura misses the target.
Dhargey throws a jab but it's blocked by Bottura.
Bottura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dhargey lands an overhand right.
Dhargey dives in for a single leg takedown but Bottura sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bottura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matteo Bottura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yaden Dhargey.
Crunch! Bottura slams his shin into Dhargey's torso.
Dhargey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters circling - Bottura throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Bottura takes one to the side of the head.
Dhargey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bottura. Bottura obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dhargey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bottura scores with a spinning back kick!
Donk. Dhargey catches Bottura right on the button with a cross.
Dhargey takes one to the side of the head.
Bottura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bottura misses with a left hand
and Dhargey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dhargey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bottura lands a jab.
Dhargey throws a big shot that misses.
Dhargey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bottura under the eye.
Dhargey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Bottura clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Dhargey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bottura's head backwards.
Dhargey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by Dhargey as he checks the leg kick.
Dhargey moves out of range of the strikes.
Dhargey feints the counter takedown.
A good leg kick by Bottura.
Dhargey throws a good cross that connects.
Jab from Dhargey.
Dhargey throws a jab but it's blocked by Bottura.
Bottura takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dhargey moves away.
Dhargey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab, jab by Dhargey - just one landing.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dhargey digs a good body shot into Bottura's ribs.#T1#
Dhargey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheers as Dhargey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bottura doesn't seem phased though.
Dhargey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bottura throws a lazy right hand but Dhargey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dhargey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bottura catches Dhargey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dhargey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dhargey connects with a nice looking jab.
Dhargey lands a really nice looking cross but Bottura seems unphased.
Dhargey lands with a shot to the body.
Dhargey throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range.
Bottura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dhargey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bottura was well out of range. Poor timing from Dhargey.
Dhargey lands with a hook. Bottura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bottura thuds a left hand into Dhargey's body.
Dhargey swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
Dhargey throws a hook to the side of Bottura's head but Bottura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dhargey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bottura misses with a two punch combination.
Dhargey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Dhargey coming out on top.
Bottura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bottura throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dhargey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dhargey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bottura.
Dhargey throws a lazy uppercut
and Bottura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bottura throws an off balance right hand
and Dhargey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bottura thinking.
Bottura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottura is looking to counter with head kicks.#T3#
Bottura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bottura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bottura misses with a hook.
Bottura swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dhargey to counter with a crisp jab.
Dhargey needs to keep his hands up - Bottura had a free shot at his head there.
Dhargey walks into a straight right hand from Bottura.
Bottura tried to score with a low kick but Dhargey checks it.
Dhargey moves away from the strike by Bottura.
Dhargey looks to land a left hand but Bottura moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Dhargey scores with a takedown into Bottura's guard.
Dhargey throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dhargey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bottura has his hands on Dhargey's head, controlling the position.
Dhargey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dhargey stays in close to Bottura's body and controls the position.
Bottura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dhargey manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bottura sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yaden Dhargey dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A shot to the body from Dhargey misses
and Bottura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bottura 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 Dhargey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dhargey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A telegraphed right hand from Bottura misses the target.
Dhargey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bottura. Bottura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dhargey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dhargey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bottura.
Dhargey connects with a jab.
Dhargey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dhargey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bottura's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Dhargey catches Bottura right on the button with a cross.
Dhargey checks the leg kick.
Dhargey throws the left hand but Bottura avoids the punch easily.
Bottura looks to throw the jab but Dhargey is out of range. #T1#
Dhargey lands a glancing blow to the side of Bottura's head.
Dhargey jabs Bottura right on the nose. Bottura blinks but takes it well.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bottura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Donk. Dhargey catches Bottura right on the button with a cross.
Dhargey slips a straight right by Bottura.
Bottura throws a hook to the side of Dhargey's head but Dhargey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bottura closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dhargey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bottura scores with a jab. Dhargey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dhargey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bottura. Bottura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dhargey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bottura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Dhargey.
Matteo Bottura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yaden Dhargey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Dhargey shoots in for a double leg but Bottura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bottura misses with a straight left.
Bottura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dhargey moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD2#
Dhargey shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dhargey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bottura is trying to get back to full guard.
Bottura trying to control here. #T3#
Bottura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bottura trying to keep a closed guard but Dhargey is proving a slippery customer.
Bottura is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dhargey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dhargey showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dhargey with a jab.
Dhargey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Bottura misses the target.
Bottura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bottura cracks Dhargey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dhargey shoots in for a takedown but Bottura shows good takedown defense.
A slow jab from Bottura misses its intended target.
Bottura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheers as Dhargey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bottura doesn't seem phased though.
Dhargey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bottura.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yaden Dhargey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dhargey has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yaden Dhargey!
Yaden Dhargey is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Yaden Dhargey 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: CWCFN 13
Date: Feb 03, 2023

165 cm
30 yrs
138 lbs

170 cm
37 yrs
145 lbs

Mcgillicutty

Tzien

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Hratch Tzien!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Tzien moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Tzien jumps into guard, dragging Mcgillicutty to the mat.
Tzien is pulling down on Mcgillicutty's head. It's preventing any offense from Mcgillicutty, at least for the moment.
Mcgillicutty tries to free his leg and advance position but Tzien is retaining full guard.
Mcgillicutty looking to sit in guard and control but Tzien gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (2) Tzien#SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mcgillicutty is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcgillicutty, not yet.
Tzien slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a triangle but Tzien pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Tzien's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tzien escapes and throws Mcgillicutty's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (5) Tzien#SUB2#
Tzien working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mcgillicutty is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Tzien tries for a kimura but Mcgillicutty is defending well. #SUB2#
Tzien goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mcgillicutty has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tzien but great work by Mcgillicutty.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (5) Tzien#T2##SUB#
Mcgillicutty swings around for an armbar but Tzien sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mcgillicutty's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (7) Tzien
Mcgillicutty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mcgillicutty seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mcgillicutty keeping full guard, as Tzien tries to pass. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tzien trying to control but Mcgillicutty is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tzien is aware though and is defending well.#T3##SUB#
Mcgillicutty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tzien defends it easily.#SUB2#
Tzien is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mcgillicutty working a defensive guard but Tzien manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (10) Tzien
Mcgillicutty is looking to regain half guard here but Tzien keeps moving and retains side control.
Tzien has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mcgillicutty!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (12) Tzien
Mcgillicutty working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
Tzien avoids the attempt from Mcgillicutty to control.#SUB2#
Tzien is working for a guillotine from mount but Mcgillicutty frees his head quite easily.
Mcgillicutty is desperately trying to improve his position but Tzien has a good base and remains in mount.
Tzien looking to control but Mcgillicutty is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mcgillicutty manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mcgillicutty tries to get to full guard but Tzien has control of the leg.
Mcgillicutty is trying is best to control the position here. #T5#
Mcgillicutty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tzien is working away from the top position though.
Mcgillicutty tries to get to full guard but Tzien has control of the leg. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tzien pulls his head out easily.
Mcgillicutty is looking to improve his position.
Mcgillicutty trying to control here. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tzien moves into full mount! Mcgillicutty won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (15) Tzien#T6#
Mcgillicutty is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tzien tries to control but Mcgillicutty wriggling away.
Mcgillicutty reaches up to try and control the position but Tzien seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Mcgillicutty rolls and tries to escape and now Tzien has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Mcgillicutty (4) vs (18) Tzien
Tzien not allowing Mcgillicutty to control his hands.
Tzien controlling from the back.#T7#
Mcgillicutty breaks Tzien's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (6) vs (18) Tzien
Tzien working a defensive guard here.
Tzien is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mcgillicutty trying to control but Tzien is working from the bottom.
Tzien is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty drops back looking for a leg! Tzien is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tzien manages to kick Mcgillicutty off! Mcgillicutty jumps back into Tzien's guard.
Tzien is pulling down on Mcgillicutty's head to control his posture. #T8#
Tzien keeping full guard, as Mcgillicutty tries to pass.
Tzien is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the position from guard on top but Tzien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tzien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcgillicutty is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is sitting in close to Tzien's body. Tzien has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mcgillicutty is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mcgillicutty is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Tzien.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hratch Tzien!
Hratch Tzien spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SYN 954 Krylov vs. Randleman 4
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Branca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reeves.
Reeves lands a head kick. Branca smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Branca bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reeves's head.#CUT2#It looks like Keywon Reeves has been cut.
Branca misses with a looping left.
Branca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reeves moves away.
Reeves moves away from the strike by Branca.
Reeves connects with an inside leg kick.
A cross from Reeves lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Branca. Reeves does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD#
Reeves drops Branca with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Branca looks back up at him and smiles so Reeves waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Branca is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Joao Cajo Branca's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reeves lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Branca - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Reeves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keywon Reeves!
A victorious Keywon Reeves thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 954 Krylov vs. Randleman 4
Date: Jan 29, 2023

#R1#
Kelly tries to clinch
and Lightspeed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Ned Kelly has been cut.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Lightspeed.
Kelly moves out of range of the strikes.
Kelly throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Kelly has managed to clinch.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Lightspeed.
Kelly working aggressively here.
Kelly misses with the head strike.
Kelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Lightspeed misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lightspeed.
Kelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lightspeed throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightspeed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lightspeed blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land.
Kelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly misses with the head strike.
Lightspeed gets through Kelly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Lightspeed takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Lightspeed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lightspeed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Lightspeed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kelly ducks under a wild hook from Lightspeed.#CL2#
Kelly clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land.
Kelly lands with a right to the head.
Kelly working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Lightspeed.
Lightspeed lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Lightspeed on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land.
Lightspeed lands a hook that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Kelly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lightspeed lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land.
Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelly scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Kelly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Lightspeed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lightspeed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Lightspeed on the inside.
Kelly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land.
Lightspeed has a couple of punches blocked by Kelly.
Kelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lightspeed lands an uppercut.
Lightspeed blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lightspeed.
Kelly working aggressively here.
Lightspeed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kelly prevents a body shot from Lightspeed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lightspeed.
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land.
Lightspeed has a couple of punches blocked by Kelly.
Lightspeed is trying to push Kelly away but Kelly has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Lightspeed tries to throw a body punch but Kelly avoids it by throwing Lightspeed back against the cage. #BC#
Lightspeed breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Kelly clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lightspeed.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
Lightspeed blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Lightspeed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Kelly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lightspeed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lightspeed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Kelly.
Kelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelly misses with the head strike.
Lightspeed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lightspeed cracks Kelly with a nice body shot.
Lightspeed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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 body shot lands from Lightspeed.
A short right from Lightspeed on the inside. #T4#
A short left from Lightspeed.
Lightspeed can't find room to land a body shot as Kelly controls the action. #BC#
Lightspeed breaks from the clinch.
Lightspeed throws a sloppy head kick and Kelly moves out of range easily.
Lightspeed drops his hands momentarily and Kelly takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kelly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lightspeed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lightspeed circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lightspeed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelly is looking to clinch.
Kelly tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD#
and Lightspeed counters with a nice right hand that sends Kelly toppling to the canvas! Kelly scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lightspeed finish him?!#ROC#Kelly is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Arax Lightspeed will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ned Kelly's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kelly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lightspeed.
Lightspeed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Kelly rushes Lightspeed and presses him up against the cage.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lightspeed. #BC#
Lightspeed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Kelly closes the distance and pushes Lightspeed back into the cage.
Kelly scores with a shot to the side of Lightspeed's head.
Kelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Lightspeed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lightspeed throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelly.
Still in the clinch, Kelly scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightspeed struggles to land a body shot inside as Kelly controls his hands.
Kelly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ned Kelly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelly misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lightspeed.
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lightspeed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Lightspeed uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Kelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Lightspeed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lightspeed blocking some punches.
Lightspeed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelly misses with the head strike.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Lightspeed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Lightspeed manages to break the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kelly in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kelly misses with an uppercut
and Lightspeed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kelly is still on wobbly legs! Can Lightspeed finish him?
Kelly tries to clinch but Lightspeed moves away
and Lightspeed counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Kelly badly! Lightspeed follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Kelly out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Lightspeed finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arax Lightspeed!
Arax Lightspeed decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CWC 334
Date: Jan 22, 2023

168 cm
36 yrs
145 lbs

165 cm
30 yrs
138 lbs

Archer

Mcgillicutty

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 35 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Mcgillicutty rushes Archer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Mcgillicutty ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mcgillicutty no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Archer'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.
Archer stands and throws Mcgillicutty's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (3) vs (0) Mcgillicutty#SUB#
Archer tries for a kimura but Mcgillicutty is defending well.
Archer works to advance to full mount. Mcgillicutty defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (5) vs (0) Mcgillicutty
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Archer is having none of it.#T1#
Mcgillicutty working to try and regain half guard.
Mcgillicutty tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Archer controlling the pace for now.
Mcgillicutty is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Archer wants to control the pace but Mcgillicutty is squirming around nicely.
Archer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Archer is having none of it.
Mcgillicutty really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2#
Mcgillicutty is controlling an arm, preventing Archer from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Archer avoids the attempt from Mcgillicutty to control.
Mcgillicutty is trying to escape the mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mcgillicutty tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mcgillicutty is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Archer wants to control the pace but Mcgillicutty is squirming around nicely.
Archer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mcgillicutty is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Archer is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mcgillicutty has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mcgillicutty!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Archer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (7) vs (2) Mcgillicutty#T4#
Mcgillicutty tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.#SUB#
Archer seems to be working for a kimura but Mcgillicutty defends the submission attempt.
Archer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Archer is pressing down on Mcgillicutty's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcgillicutty is holding on for now.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Archer is keeping busy. #T5#
Mcgillicutty regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Archer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Archer wants to control from the top but Mcgillicutty keeps moving.
Mcgillicutty not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Archer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the position. #T6##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium inform us that Mcgillicutty has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Archer pushes down on Mcgillicutty's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mcgillicutty is pressing down on Archer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Archer trying to control but Mcgillicutty is working from the bottom.
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mcgillicutty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Archer wants to control from the top but Mcgillicutty keeps moving.
Archer controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T8#
Archer passes Mcgillicutty's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mcgillicutty is looking to improve his position.
Mcgillicutty manages to get to full guard.
Archer showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Archer is aware though and is defending well.#T9#
Mcgillicutty has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Archer has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (10) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty is not content to let Archer control the position. #SUB#
Archer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mcgillicutty knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mcgillicutty is looking for a sweep.
Mcgillicutty tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Archer presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (12) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty wants to hold on but Archer pushes him away.#T10#
Mcgillicutty is squirming around, avoiding Archer's attempts to control the action.
Mcgillicutty tries to hold on but Archer postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgillicutty might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Archer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Archer prevents Mcgillicutty from getting the reversal.
Archer trying to control but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.
Archer controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Mcgillicutty tries to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
Archer fails to advance to Mcgillicutty's back.
Mcgillicutty keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Archer controlling from the full mount.
Mcgillicutty regains half guard.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Archer pulls his head out easily.
Mcgillicutty is not content to let Archer control the position.#T12##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Archer passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (15) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Archer in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Archer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mcgillicutty, who protects the arm well. #T13#
Mcgillicutty stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcgillicutty keeps working. #SUB#
Archer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mcgillicutty rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Archer's guard! Nice work there by Mcgillicutty!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (15) vs (4) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (15) vs (7) Mcgillicutty
Archer tries to buck Mcgillicutty off but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.#T14##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Archer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mcgillicutty wants to control for a moment but Archer uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty seems to be working for a kimura but Archer defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcgillicutty seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer takes the fight on points by 15 to 7.
Able Archer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ENIGMA 148
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutang. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lutang throws a right hand that misses
and Reed counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lutang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed throwing a counter right hand but Lutang manages to avoid it.
Lutang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reed takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reed misses with a hook
and Lutang counters with a nice uppercut.
Lutang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reed.
Sloppy strikes from Lutang. Those never looked like landing.
Lutang throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Lutang throws an off balance right hand
and Reed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab from Lutang.
Reed throws a lazy right hand but Lutang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lutang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reed throws a jab when Lutang was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Lutang misses.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Lutang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reed misses with a left hand
and Lutang counters with a nice uppercut.
Reed swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lutang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harris Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Lutang avoids the body shot from Reed.
Reed cracks Lutang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lutang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LVPED in the buildup to the fight.
Lutang misses with a jab to the body
and Reed counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Lutang badly! Reed follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Lutang out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Reed finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harris Reed!
Harris Reed retains his lightweight title!
Harris Reed decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ENIGMA 148
Date: Jan 15, 2023

#R1#
Boonliang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matikainen lands with a shot to the body.
Matikainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matikainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've been told by Boonliang's head coaches at LVPED that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheers as Matikainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boonliang doesn't seem phased though.
Jab, jab by Matikainen - just one landing.
Matikainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boonliang to score with a decent uppercut.
Boonliang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boonliang dodges the punch combination from Matikainen.
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!
Boonliang throws a big shot that misses.
Boonliang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matikainen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boonliang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab from Matikainen.
Boonliang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like DaMatti Matikainen has been cut.
Matikainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Boonliang off the cage and back into range.
Boonliang scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Matikainen misses the shot to the body.
Matikainen moves away from the strike by Boonliang.
Decent striking displayed by Matikainen there.
Boonliang swinging wildly here.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boonliang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boonliang throws out a loose jab but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matikainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matikainen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boonliang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Boonliang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matikainen.
Boonliang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matikainen lands a head shot.
Boonliang lands a lovely overhand right.
Boonliang throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Boonliang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boonliang. That did some damage!
Boonliang misses with a looping right.
Matikainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Matikainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matikainen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matikainen 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.
Boonliang is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Matikainen lands a nice looking body shot.
Boonliang misses with a hook. Matikainen ducked under it nicely.
Boonliang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boonliang.
Boonliang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matikainen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Matikainen.
Boonliang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boonliang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boonliang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice cross by Matikainen.
Boonliang thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
Matikainen scores with a nice strike.
Boonliang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matikainen.
Matikainen connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Boonliang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boonliang throws a sloppy head kick and Matikainen moves out of range easily.
Matikainen misses with the combination.
Matikainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Boonliang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matikainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boonliang scrambles back to his feet.
Boonliang swings for the body but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen blocks a jab.
Boonliang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boonliang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Boonliang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boonliang misses with an uppercut. Matikainen saw that one coming.
Boonliang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boonliang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matikainen.
Matikainen lands a nice shot to the body.
Boonliang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matikainen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boonliang scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matikainen. #T4#
A shot to the liver by Matikainen. Beautiful body shot.
Matikainen throws a good cross that connects.
Boonliang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boonliang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matikainen misses with a hook. Boonliang ducked under it nicely.
Boonliang needs to keep his hands up - Matikainen had a free shot at his head there.
Matikainen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boonliang counters with a one-two to the body.
Matikainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boonliang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boonliang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boonliang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Boonliang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boonliang misses with an uppercut.
Matikainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boonliangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boonliang throws the left hand but Matikainen avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Matikainen.
A jab from Matikainen finds it's way through Boonliang's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DaMatti Matikainen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Matikainen connects with a solid leg kick.
Boonliang throws a front kick aimed at Matikainen's knee but Matikainen avoids it well.
Matikainen clobbers Boonliang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matikainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Matikainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matikainen scores with a hook.
Boonliang takes one to the side of the head.
Matikainen moves into range and connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by Matikainen.
Matikainen takes a swing at Boonliang's ribcage but misses.
Boonliang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Boonliang might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matikainen.
Boonliang's corner calls for a 1-2. Boonliang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matikainen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matikainen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matikainen misses with a body shot.
Boonliang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boonliang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matikainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Matikainen lunges at Boonliang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boonliang's hand.
Boonliang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#Matikainen is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up DaMatti Matikainen's cut even more.
Boonliang scores with a punch to the head.
Matikainen is still on wobbly legs! Can Boonliang finish him?
Nice shot lands for Matikainen.
Matikainen seems to have recovered his senses.
Matikainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boonliang.
Matikainen misses with a wild combination.
Boonliang drops his hands momentarily and Matikainen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boonliang looks to land a left hand but Matikainen moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matikainen.
Boonliang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Matikainen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boonliang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matikainen connects with a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Matikainen scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Matikainen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boonliang misses with a hook. Matikainen ducked under it nicely.
Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boonliang.
Boonliang throws a hook to the side of Matikainen's head but Matikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Boonliang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matikainen scores with a jab.
Boonliang throws a lazy right hand but Matikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boonliang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matikainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boonliang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boonliang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matikainen lands with a straight right. Boonliang didn't see that one coming.
Boonliang needs to keep his hands up - Matikainen had a free shot at his head there.
Boonliang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matikainen avoids the head kick by Boonliang.
Matikainen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matikainen throws a body punch but Boonliang moves out of range.
Matikainen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boonliang connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Boonliang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Boonliang's head.
Boonliang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boonliang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boonliang fails to land with a series of punches.
Matikainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matikainen scores with a punch to the head.
Boonliang looks to land a right hand but Matikainen moved out of range.
Matikainen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boonliang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Matikainen misses the body punch
letting Boonliang counter with a right hand.
Boonliang throws a big shot that misses.
Matikainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matikainen scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boonliang.
Matikainen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Matikainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Matikainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boonliang slips a straight right by Matikainen.#T4#
Matikainen throws a good cross that connects.
Boonliang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matikainen cracks Boonliang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boonliang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matikainen.
Matikainen scores with a nice right hand.
Matikainen misses with a hook.
Boonliang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matikainen tests Boonliang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boonliang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A good leg kick by Boonliang.
Matikainen lands the left hand.
The crowd cheers as Matikainen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boonliang doesn't seem phased though.
Boonliang throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matikainen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matikainen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boonliang eats them both and turns towards Matikainen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Decent striking displayed by Matikainen there.
Matikainen staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DaMatti Matikainen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DaMatti Matikainen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Matikainen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Boonliang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matikainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Matikainen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matikainen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boonliang on the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matikainen.
Matikainen slips a jab from Boonliang.
Matikainen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boonliang on the side of the head.
Matikainen avoids the head kick by Boonliang.
Matikainen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matikainen cracks Boonliang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matikainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boonliang throws a leg kick but Matikainen checks it.
Matikainen throws out a powerful jab.
Matikainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matikainen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matikainen lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matikainen!
Matikainen sizes up Boonliang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matikainen.
DaMatti Matikainen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boonliang throws a solid leg kick but Matikainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boonliang.
Matikainen scoring well with a low kick there.
Boonliang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matikainen scores with a hook.
Matikainen lands a jab to the nose.
Boonliang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matikainen. Matikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Boonliang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matikainen.
Matikainen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matikainen defending well as Boonliang loads up on a big left hand.
Matikainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boonliang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matikainen. Matikainen obviously looking to wear him down.
Matikainen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boonliang throws a chopping leg kick but Matikainen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rak Boonliang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Matikainen looks to land a combination. Boonliang sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Matikainen feints and then cracks Boonliang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boonliang down.
Matikainen is looking to slow Boonliang down with leg kicks.
Boonliang needs to keep his hands up - Matikainen had a free shot at his head there.
Matikainen scores with a sloppy right hand. Boonliang should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Matikainen - just one landing.
Boonliang throws a hook but Matikainen blocks it.
Boonliang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matikainen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, jab by Matikainen - just one landing.
Matikainen scores with a three punch combo!
Matikainen scores with a jab.
Matikainen cracks Boonliang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matikainen.
That kick from Matikainen tenderised Boonliang's leg. Boonliang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matikainen throws a leg kick
and Boonliang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Matikainen connects with a looping right hand.
Boonliang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Matikainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boonliang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matikainen works the jab nicely.
Matikainen jabs Boonliang right on the nose. Boonliang blinks but takes it well.
Matikainen slips a jab and a cross from Boonliang.
Jab, jab by Matikainen - just one landing.
Boonliang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matikainen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boonliang's head backwards.
Boonliang throws a leg kick that misses.
Matikainen cracks Boonliang with a good jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Matikainen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matikainen lands with a nice body punch.
Matikainen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boonliang in his tracks.
Boonliang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matikainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Boonliang's head. #T4#
That kick from Matikainen tenderised Boonliang's leg. Boonliang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boonliang lands a jab.
Boonliang lands with a slapping head kick.
A swing and a miss from Boonliang.
Matikainen unleashes a big counter combination but Boonliang bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Boonliang ducks under a wild hook from Matikainen.
Matikainen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matikainen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boonliangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Matikainen checks a leg kick.
Matikainen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut lands for Matikainen. That snapped Boonliang's head back.
A slow jab from Matikainen misses its intended target.
Boonliang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matikainen scores with a nice strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boonliang.
Matikainen moves out of range as Boonliang strikes.
Matikainen throws out a counter right but Boonliang avoids it with no problem.
Matikainen tried to score with a low kick but Boonliang checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
DaMatti Matikainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matikainen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: CWC 333 - Hirsch vs Bandito
Date: Jan 15, 2023

170 cm
45 yrs
147 lbs

165 cm
30 yrs
138 lbs

Rob

Mcgillicutty

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Ace Rob! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rob shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Mcgillicutty clinches up with Rob and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Rob is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mcgillicutty is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rob to the mat. Rob regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rob (0) vs (2) Mcgillicutty
Rob has his hands on Mcgillicutty's head, controlling the position.
Rob is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rob has control of Mcgillicutty's left arm, preventing Mcgillicutty from doing any damage.
Mcgillicutty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rob is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty wants to control from the top but Rob keeps moving.
Rob has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mcgillicutty pushes down on Rob's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rob trying to control here. #T1#
Rob is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Rob looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rob wants to control but Mcgillicutty is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rob has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mcgillicutty moves into full mount! Rob won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rob (0) vs (5) Mcgillicutty#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rob turns into him and now he's in Mcgillicutty's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rob (2) vs (5) Mcgillicutty
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rob looking to pass the guard.
Rob trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgillicutty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rob is aware though and is defending well.
Mcgillicutty wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rob is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rob doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rob manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Rob engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for a guillotine here but Rob defends easily. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rob defends it easily.
Mcgillicutty keeping full guard, as Rob tries to pass. #T4##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rob trying to control but Mcgillicutty is working from the bottom.
Rob sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rob defends it easily.
Mcgillicutty can't keep his opponent in guard - Rob advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T5#
Rob is controlling the pace.
Rob prevents Mcgillicutty from improving his position.
Rob seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mcgillicutty does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rob not doing much here. #SUB2#
Rob moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mcgillicutty.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rob (5) vs (5) Mcgillicutty
Mcgillicutty prevents Rob from improving position. #T6#
Rob trying to control the position but Mcgillicutty is working away.
Rob taking a breather here.
Mcgillicutty is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rob staying calm.#T7##SUB#
Rob working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mcgillicutty manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rob's best efforts.
Still in half guard, Rob seems content to control.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Rob is keeping busy. #T8##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty won't allow Rob to pass to mount.
Mcgillicutty has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rob is working away from the top position though.
Mcgillicutty is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rob's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rob's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rob (5) vs (9) Mcgillicutty
Rob trying to control the position but Mcgillicutty manages to sink in the hooks. #T9##SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rob has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for the choke but no joy.
Mcgillicutty keeps control of the position as Rob tries to break free.
Rob looking to control the position.
Mcgillicutty avoiding Rob 's attempts to control his hands. #T10#
Rob tries to roll but Mcgillicutty sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rob has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rob rolls, trying to escape but Mcgillicutty keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rob has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Mcgillicutty keeps control of the position as Rob tries to break free. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking to break Rob's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rob remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mcgillicutty will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T11#
Rob trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Rob's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rob trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty looking for the RNC.
Rob trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rob defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Rob defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T12#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mcgillicutty's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB2#
Mcgillicutty is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rob is defending well though. Mcgillicutty let's go of the attempt for now.
Rob breaks Mcgillicutty's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rob (7) vs (9) Mcgillicutty#SUB2#
Mcgillicutty pushes a forearm under Rob's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rob is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paddy Mcgillicutty!
Paddy Mcgillicutty 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: CWC 332 - Jackson vs Perez
Date: Jan 08, 2023

165 cm
29 yrs
138 lbs

150 cm
37 yrs
136 lbs

Mcgillicutty

Jan

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 22 losses; Bartlomiej Jan!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jan dives in and grabs Mcgillicutty's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcgillicutty pushes down on Jan's head and hops out.
Jan fails to land the takedown.
Jan dives in and grabs Mcgillicutty's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcgillicutty pushes down on Jan's head and hops out.
Mcgillicutty half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Paddy Mcgillicutty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartlomiej Jan.
Jan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcgillicutty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jan somewhat.
Mcgillicutty feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty stuffs the takedown.
Mcgillicutty attempts a counter takedown but Jan avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jan.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (4) Jan
Mcgillicutty holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T1#
Mcgillicutty is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mcgillicutty tries to get to full guard but Jan has control of the leg. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Jan is tapping! Great win for Mcgillicutty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paddy Mcgillicutty!
In his post fight interview, Paddy Mcgillicutty started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SYN 945 Krylov vs. Stark
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Bee thumps Reeves with a low kick.
Reeves checks a leg kick nicely.
Bee swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Reeves counters with a crisp one two that drops Bee! Reeves thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bee to his feet! Bee is in big trouble!#ROC#Bee is rocked!
Reeves cracks Bee with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keywon Reeves!
During a confident post fight interview, Keywon Reeves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 945 Krylov vs. Stark
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Zaadha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lightspeed.
Zaadha throws a leg kick that misses.
Lightspeed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a leg kick
and Lightspeed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaadha misses with a head kick.
Zaadha throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lightspeed lands with a hook. Zaadha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zaadha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lightspeed misses with a looping left.
Zaadha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightspeed takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zaadha throws a hook but Lightspeed blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaadha.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaadha throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Zaadha moves to clinch but Lightspeed breaks away #KD#
and Lightspeed counters with a nice right hand that sends Zaadha toppling to the canvas! Zaadha scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lightspeed finish him?!
Zaadha tries a head kick but it misses.
Lightspeed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lightspeed misses with a leg kick
and Zaadha counters with an outside leg kick.
Lightspeed lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaadha scores with a hook to the body. Lightspeed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zaadha misses the jab.
Zaadha misses with a series of wild punches.
Zaadha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lightspeed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zaadha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lightspeed under the eye.#T2#
Zaadha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lightspeed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Zaadha darts in and clinches Lightspeed up against the cage.
Lightspeed throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Lightspeed cracks Zaadha with a nice body shot.
Zaadha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Lightspeed uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Lightspeed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut.
Zaadha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zaadha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lightspeed throws out a loose jab but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lightspeed misses with an uppercut. Zaadha saw that one coming.
Zaadha throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Zaadha checks a leg kick nicely.
Zaadha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zaadha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lightspeed on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zaadha throws a leg kick but Lightspeed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lightspeed misses with a two punch combination.
Lightspeed bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zaadha's head backwards.
Zaadha staying out of range there.#CL2#
Zaadha closes the distance and clinches.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses.
Lightspeed is leaning against Zaadha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zaadha pushes Lightspeed back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Lightspeed. #T4#
Lightspeed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Lightspeed cracks Zaadha with a nice body shot.
Lightspeed scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lightspeed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha blocking some punches.
Lightspeed swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaadha tries to work over Lightspeed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha has a couple of punches blocked by Lightspeed.
A nice left hand lands by Zaadha.
Zaadha tries to pull guard but Lightspeed won't allow it.
Lightspeed scores with a shot to the side of Zaadha's head.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Lightspeed.
Zaadha is trying to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaadha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lightspeed avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Lightspeed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lightspeed throws a head punch that misses.
Lightspeed lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arax Lightspeed dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lightspeed dodges the punch combination from Zaadha.
A jab from Zaadha misses.
Zaadha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lightspeed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaadha.
Arax Lightspeed is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaadha looks to land a combination but Lightspeed avoids it well.
Zaadha misses with a low kick.
Zaadha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lightspeed seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Lightspeed counters with a nice right hand that sends Zaadha toppling to the canvas! Zaadha scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lightspeed finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lightspeed throws a head kick that misses.
Lightspeed pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD#
Lightspeed drops Zaadha with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zaadha looks back up at him and smiles so Lightspeed waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Zaadha is rocked!#T1#
Lightspeed checks a low kick from Zaadha.
Zaadha is still on wobbly legs! Can Lightspeed finish him?
Lightspeed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaadha can do to turn this around?
Zaadha plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slow jab from Lightspeed misses its intended target.
Zaadha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lightspeed counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arax Lightspeed!
Arax Lightspeed decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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