Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: C418: Santos vs Dewitt
Date: May 11, 2025

#R1#
Kai throws a body punch but Lacasa moves out of range.
Lacasa throws out a counter right but Kai avoids it with no problem.
Kai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kai lands a high kick!
Kai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kai jabs Lacasa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lacasa! But no joy.
Lacasa avoids the head kick by Kai.
Lacasa throws a counter combo.
Kai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lacasa's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Kai.
Kai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacasa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kai.
Lacasa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kai thuds a left hand into Lacasa's body.#T1#
Kai connects with a jab.
Lacasa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lacasa. That did some damage!
Kai throws an overhand right that lands on Lacasa's shoulder, as Lacasa tries to avoid the shot.
Lacasa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kai.
Kai throws a head kick that misses.
Kai is looking to slow Lacasa down with leg kicks.
Kai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lacasa is out of range. #T2#
Kai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lacasa under the eye.
Menes Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Kai tenderised Lacasa's leg. Lacasa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kai throws a hook but Lacasa blocks it.
Lacasa unleashes a big counter combination but Kai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lacasa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kai.
A low kick lands for Kai.
Kai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lacasa at a distance.
Kai throws a body punch but Lacasa moves out of range.
Lacasa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kai with a body shot.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kai. Lacasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacasa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice combination there by Kai.
Kai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lacasa's head.
Kai misses with a jab to the body
and Lacasa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kai throws a lazy head kick
and Lacasa counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Kai misses
and Lacasa counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Kai is rocked!
Kai misses with a double jab
and Lacasa 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 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diego Lacasa!
Our winner, Diego Lacasa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: GAMMA#1161 Matthew v Wrou
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Deane takes a swing at Beard's ribcage but misses.
Beard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Deane in his tracks.
We've been hearing reports that Deane has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Deane throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Beard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Deane is in Beard's guard.
Deane throwing strikes but missing.
Beard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deane landing some decent shots from guard.
Beard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Deane trying to control the position from guard on top but Beard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beard trying to control the position.
Deane wants to control from the top but Beard keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beard is trying to control the position but Deane postures up.
Beard trying to control the position here.
Beard 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.#T1#
Deane connects with a couple of short punches.
Deane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beard keeping moving, preventing Deane from controlling successfully.
Deane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Deane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Deane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deane landing some decent shots from guard.
Beard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deane.
Beard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Beard working a defensive guard here.
Deane trying to control but Beard is working from the bottom. #T2#
Beard trying to control the position.
Beard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Deane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Deane wants to control from the top but Beard keeps moving.
Deane stopping the sweep attempt from Beard.
Beard keeps trying to improve his position.
Beard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Deane is in close to Beard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Deane throws a big elbow that misses.
Deane stopping the sweep attempt from Beard.
Deane throws a big elbow that misses.
Beard wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Deane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#Beard is rocked!
Deane loads up on a big left hand. Beard felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Deane looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Beard can't hide his disappointment, as Deane celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Deane!
A victorious Calvin Deane thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Jarrod Beard spoke after the fight, saying 'Well dang it... I been doing this a while, and every loss hurts. Respect to my opopnent, but hate this feeling.'.

Event: ENIGMA Fight Night New York
Date: May 09, 2025

#R1#
Keikain drops his hands momentarily and Baranka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baranka misses the body punch
and Keikain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keikain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baranka.
Baranka misses with a jab to the body
and Keikain counters with a nice uppercut.
Baranka misses with a left hand
and Keikain counters with a leg kick.
Baranka misses with a left hand
and Keikain counters with a low kick, right behind Baranka 's knee.
Bruno Baranka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baranka misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Keikain.
We've been told by Keikain's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Baranka lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Sachi Keikain has been cut.
Baranka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keikain's sensitive parts.
Baranka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baranka keeps Keikain at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baranka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Keikain is able to avoid easily.
Keikain seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Baranka's corner calls for a 1-2. Baranka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Baranka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keikain was well out of range. Poor timing from Baranka.
Keikain is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Baranka misses with a right hand
and Keikain counters with a nice low kick that buckles Baranka's knee momentarily.
Keikain scores with a head kick. Baranka tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Baranka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Baranka misses with the combination.
Baranka avoids the body shot from Keikain.
Baranka wants to land a leg kick but Keikain is out of range.
A lazy body kick from Baranka
and Keikain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baranka is looking to chop away at Keikain's legs.
Baranka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Keikain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Baranka's head backwards.
Baranka misses with an uppercut. Keikain saw that one coming.
Keikain throws a quick counter kick to the body but Baranka avoids it.
Baranka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Keikain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Keikain closes the distance and pushes Baranka back into the cage.
Baranka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Baranka.
Keikain throws a head punch that misses.
Keikain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baranka or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keikain blocking some punches.
Baranka throws a punch but it's blocked by Keikain.
Baranka avoiding damage.
A right hand to the body from Keikain.
Baranka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keikain has a couple of punches blocked by Baranka.
Keikain tries to throw a body punch but Baranka avoids it by throwing Keikain back against the cage.
Baranka misses with the head strike.
Baranka misses with a body punch.
Keikain misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Keikain. #T3#
Baranka blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Keikain.
Keikain is stalling here.
Keikain blocks an uppercut.
Baranka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Keikain scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baranka.
Keikain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baranka.
Baranka throws a head punch that misses.
Keikain misses with some punches.
Baranka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Baranka on the inside.
Baranka digs a right hand into Keikain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Keikain's gas tank. #T4#
Baranka is looking to control Keikain's arms but Keikain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baranka has his back to the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Keikain.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Keikain takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Keikain misses with the head strike.
Baranka struggles to land a body shot inside as Keikain controls his hands.
Keikain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baranka is looking to control Keikain's arms but Keikain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Baranka has his back to the cage.
Baranka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baranka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baranka trying to stall but Keikain improves his position.
Keikain lands a shoulder strike.
Baranka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keikain backwards.
Keikain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Keikain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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 Sachi Keikain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sachi Keikain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Baranka throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Keikain counters by moving into the clinch.
Keikain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baranka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A left hand lands to the body for Keikain.
Keikain blocks an uppercut.
Keikain slows down the pace here.
Baranka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keikain's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baranka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baranka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baranka lands a hook that snaps the head of Keikain backwards.
Keikain throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Baranka fails to land.
Baranka blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Baranka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keikain throws a punch but it's blocked by Baranka.
Keikain 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.
Keikain gets through Baranka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baranka misses with a punch on the inside.
Keikain lands a body punch.
Baranka lands a hook that snaps the head of Keikain backwards.
Keikain prevents a body shot from Baranka.
Keikain just leaning against Baranka, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keikain.
Baranka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keikain pushes Baranka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keikain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baranka backwards.
Baranka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baranka.
Keikain swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Baranka blocks an uppercut.
Keikain lands with a short shot to the head.
Keikain has Baranka pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baranka blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Keikain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keikain digs a right hand into Baranka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baranka's gas tank.
Baranka tries to work over Keikain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baranka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keikain.
Baranka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baranka being controlled against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keikain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Baranka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Keikain.
Keikain throws a head punch that misses.
Keikain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Keikain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keikain throws a head punch that misses.
Baranka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Baranka is trying to stall.
Keikain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barankas head.
Baranka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keikain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baranka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baranka takes a shot to the head.
Sachi Keikain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Keikain scores with a hook to the body.
Keikain fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Keikain misses with the head strike.
Keikain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baranka backwards.
Keikain has a couple of punches blocked by Baranka.
Baranka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Baranka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keikain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Keikain misses with a leg kick.
Baranka misses with a hook
and Keikain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keikain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baranka's sensitive parts.
Baranka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Baranka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baranka throws the kick towards the body but Keikain avoids it.
Keikain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baranka misses with a hook. Keikain ducked under it nicely.
Keikain appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sachi Keikain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sachi Keikain's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick from Keikain, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baranka tries to score with a low kick but Keikain moves his leg out of the way.
Baranka looks for the body kick but Keikain saw that one coming.
Keikain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Keikain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baranka.
Sachi Keikain is winning the standup battle so far.
Keikain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Baranka misses with a lunging right hand
and Keikain counters with an outside leg kick.
Baranka tries a head kick but it misses.
Baranka throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Keikain to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keikain throws a body shot but no joy.
Baranka tries to land a front kick but Keikain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Keikain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Baranka thuds his right hand into Keikain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Baranka throws a leg kick
and Keikain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keikain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Keikain slips under a jab from Baranka.
Keikain fires out a quick counter leg kick but Baranka just manages to avoid it.
Baranka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keikain manages to avoid it.
Keikain scores with the left hand. Baranka knows he should have avoided that one.
Baranka misses with a hook
and Keikain counters with a nice uppercut.
Keikain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Baranka misses with a body kick.
Baranka looks to score with a jab to the body but Keikain is just out of range.
Baranka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Baranka jabs Keikain right on the nose. Keikain blinks but takes it well.
That kick from Baranka tenderised Keikain's leg. Keikain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Baranka sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Baranka lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baranka misses with a right hand
and Keikain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Baranka throws a solid leg kick but Keikain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Baranka.
Keikain with the inside leg kick.
Keikain throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Keikain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baranka can do to turn this around?
Baranka avoids a kick to the body.
Keikain lands with a kick to the temple. Baranka shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Baranka avoids the head kick by Keikain.
Baranka takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC#Baranka is rocked!
Keikain scores with a jab to the head.
Baranka is still on wobbly legs! Can Keikain finish him?
Baranka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Baranka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Keikain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baranka's sensitive parts.
Keikain throws out a powerful jab.
Keikain lands a jab to Baranka's midsection.
Baranka throws a leg kick
and Keikain counters with a nice body shot.
Baranka with a jab.#T3#
Baranka misses with a body punch
and Baranka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keikain lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Baranka falls backwards - clearly groggy! Keikain dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sachi Keikain!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2025

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Michaud.
Both fighters circling a little - Michaud finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Michaud throws a sloppy head kick and Webster moves out of range easily.
Webster steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Michaud.
Michaud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Webster dodges the punch combination from Michaud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaud throws a combination. Webster tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Webster on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Michaud throws a right hand that Webster ducks under and follows up with a left that Webster also avoids with ease.
Webster wants to counter the offense by Michaud and move into the clinch position.
Michaud lands a nice looking body kick.
Michaud lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Webster circles away quickly and effectively.
Webster wants to counter with a clinch but Michaud pushes him away.
Michaud with a nice calf kick.
Michaud lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Michaud lands a leg kick that knocks Webster off balance momentarily.
We've been told by Michaud's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Michaud throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Webster takes a kick to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Michaud. #T2#
Michaud explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Michaud with a nice calf kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michaud scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Webster takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Michaud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Michaud lands a brutal head kick. Webster looks out on his feet and Michaud throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Baptiste Michaud!
Baptiste Michaud looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Allez! AlleZ! I'm proud of this victory, what I hope will be many over my career! Thank you for your support! Merci tout le monde!'.

Event: C415: Tae vs Pushkin
Date: May 04, 2025

#R1#
Anstey lands a jab to the nose.
Thompson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Anstey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thompson.
Thompson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice defenses there by Thompson.
Thompson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anstey looks to score with a jab to the body but Thompson is just out of range.
Anstey thows a leg kick but Thompson checks it #TD2#
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anstey won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Thompson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anstey on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
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!
Thompson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T1#
Thompson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Thompson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Thompson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Anstey is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Thompson in side control, throwing shots but Anstey defends.
Thompson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Anstey is avoiding damage well.
Thompson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Thompson controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Anstey!
Thompson prevents Anstey from getting the reversal.
Thompson looking to control but Anstey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Anstey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thompson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Thompson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Poor strikes thrown by Thompson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Anstey avoids a series of strikes thrown by Thompson.
Thompson working the ground and pound effectively.
Thompson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Anstey because Thompson loaded up on that one.
Anstey is looking to get to half guard.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thompson with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
Thompson tries to control but Anstey wriggling away.
Anstey is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Thompson throws a sloppy strike and Anstey uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Anstey has ended up in Thompson's guard.
Thompson is trying to keep Anstey in close.
Anstey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anstey preventing the sweep.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Anstey is looking to work some ground and pound but Thompson has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Thompson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anstey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thompson holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Thompson seems keen to control Anstey's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Anstey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Anstey's head but Anstey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anstey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thompson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anstey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.
Thompson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anstey defends it well.
Donk. Anstey catches Thompson right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Thompson.
You can see the frustration on Anstey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
Thompson working the ground and pound.
Thompson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Thompson working the ground and pound but Anstey is defending the strikes.
Thompson wants to control but Anstey is keeping him busy.
Thompson lands a nice forearm strike.
Anstey regains half guard.
Thompson trying to control from half guard but Anstey is working away.
Anstey is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thompson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thompson looks to land a strike but Anstey avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2#
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anstey's head.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thompson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Anstey takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Anstey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thompson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thompson.
A leg kick checked by Thompson.
Thompson misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Anstey misses its target.
Anstey slips under a jab.
Anstey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thompson finds it's way round the side to connect with Anstey's head.
Anstey throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
Thompson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Anstey misses with a looping right.
Anstey connects with a nice looking jab.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Anstey.
A combination from Anstey does no damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thompson. #T4#
Thompson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Thompson there.
Bunny Anstey is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anstey.
And Thompson tries to counter it with a takedown but Anstey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anstey lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Anstey. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.
Anstey looks to land a combination but Thompson avoids it well.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anstey was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Anstey throws a hook to the side of Thompson's head but Thompson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thompson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anstey with a body shot.
Bunny Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Anstey misses.
Anstey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thompson's sensitive parts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Scott Thompson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Thompson tries for a takedown but Anstey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bunny Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anstey avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Anstey misses with an uppercut.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Anstey does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Anstey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anstey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anstey throws a combination. Thompson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thompson cracks Anstey with a good jab.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey throws a body kick that misses.
Anstey misses with a hook. Thompson ducked under it nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Anstey!
Thompson takes a swing at Anstey's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Anstey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anstey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anstey.
A swing and a miss from Thompson.
Anstey is looking to counter punch.
Anstey throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Thompson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Anstey is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Anstey has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Anstey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Anstey sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Thompson keeping full guard, as Anstey tries to pass.
Anstey postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anstey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anstey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Thompson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom. #T3#
Anstey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Anstey has wrist control.
Anstey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anstey is keeping the position for now.
Anstey wants to sweep but no luck.
Thompson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Anstey blocks nicely.
Bunny Anstey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Anstey wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
Scott Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anstey is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anstey slips under a jab from Thompson.
Anstey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anstey defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anstey appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anstey swings widly with a right hand
and Thompson counters with a leg kick.
Scott Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thompson throws a hook but Anstey avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scott Thompson.
I've got Thompson 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30

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

Event: C416: Sang Hun vs Cheese III
Date: May 04, 2025

#R1#
Tama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torvik.
Torvik scores with a body shot.
Tama fails with the takedown
and Torvik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Nikora Tama has been cut.
Torvik throws an overhand right that lands on Tama's shoulder, as Tama tries to avoid the shot.
Torvik cracks Tama with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
No luck for Tama with that takedown attempt.
Torvik lands a slapping body shot.
Sven Torvik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Torvik. No joy for Tama on that attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Torvik misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikora Tama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torvik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tama's head.#TD#
Tama shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torvik pulls Tama in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Tama is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tama is in close to Torvik's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tama connects with a couple of short punches.
Torvik looking to control.
Tama with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tama controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tama lands a couple of elbows.
Tama has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Torvik looking to control.
Torvik keeping moving, preventing Tama from controlling successfully.
Torvik looking for a sweep. Not yet Torvik, not yet.
Tama is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tama content to stall in guard here.
Tama passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Torvik manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tama's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tama winds up and cracks Torvik with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Tama is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Torvik is controlling Tama's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Torvik looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tama slips a nice elbow through Torvik's hands, connecting with Torvik's forehead.
Torvik is looking for a sweep. Tama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Tama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Torvik has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tama lands with a punch from half guard.
Tama lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Torvik is trying to get back to full guard.
Torvik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tama is working away from the top position though.
Torvik makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Torvik.
Tama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torvik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Torvik keeping moving, preventing Tama from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torvik wants to sweep here but Tama controlling him for the moment.
Tama wants to control from the top but Torvik keeps moving.
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 Nikora Tama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikora Tama'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#
Torvik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Torvik throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tama slips a straight right by Torvik.
Torvik stuffs the takedown attempt from Tama. Tama gets slowly back to his feet.
Tama's jab looks to have found its range, popping Torvik under the eye.
A low kick from Torvik is predictable there #TD#
and Tama counters with a nice double leg into side control. Torvik won't be happy with that.
Nikora Tama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torvik keeps working.
Torvik is looking to regain half guard here but Tama keeps moving and retains side control.
Tama working the head and body with strikes.
We've been informed that Torvik has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tama creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
Tama lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tama is working Torvik over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tama wants to control but Torvik is keeping him busy.
Tama scores with punches from side control.
Torvik is trying to control Tama's posture but Tama avoids it.
Tama works to advance to full mount. Torvik defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Tama controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torvik is working to get back to half guard.
Tama with shots to the head and body - Torvik looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tama working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T2#
Tama landing punches.
Tama fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tama pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tama lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Torvik working to try and regain half guard.
Tama has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tama lands a big elbow.
Torvik is squirming around, avoiding Tama's attempts to control the action.
Torvik is desperately trying to improve his position but Tama has a good base and remains in mount.
Tama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torvik can do to turn this around?
Tama lands with some strikes.
Torvik tries to reverse the position but Tama maintains control.
Tama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
BOOM! Tama connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tama tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tama tries to control but Torvik wriggling away. #SUB#
Tama is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Tama extends the arm and Torvik is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nikora Tama!

Event: GC 527 Navarro VS Samson
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1#
Lynch tries to land a body kick
and Morris counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Lynch shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Morris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morris manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morris wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Morris 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.
Morris controlling the position.
Lynch stopping the sweep attempt from Morris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lynch trying to control but Morris is working from the bottom.
Lynch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Morris is looking to stand up but Lynch isn't so interested in that idea.
Lynch trying to control but Morris is working from the bottom.
Morris wants to sweep but no luck.
Morris is still trying to improve position.
Morris is pulling down on Lynch's head. It's preventing any offense from Lynch, at least for the moment.
Morris looking to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lynch shoots and misses
and Morris counters with a straight right hand.
Lynch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Morris counter with a right hand. #T2#
Lynch shoots and misses
and Morris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Payton Lynch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Morris does it's job there.
Morris scores with a punch to the head.
Lynch looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lynch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like Payton Lynch has been cut.
Lynch fails with a takedown attempt.
Lynch with a poor takedown
letting Morris counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Morris - just one landing.
Morris cracks Lynch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lynch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morris counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Morris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lynch misses with a hook
and Morris counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Lynch is rocked!
Lynch misses with a kick to the body
and Morris counters with a big right hand! Oh Lynch is in trouble here! Morris follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Morris!
Gunnar Morris 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 1164 Fedetenko vs Nightmar
Date: May 03, 2025

#R1#
Metharom thuds a left hand into Knox's body.
Metharom walks into a jab.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Metharom counters with a nice leg kick.
Metharom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Metharom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Metharom looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Knox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Knox misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Knox takes a kick to the side of the head.
Knox scores with a one two! Metharom had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knox tries to land a front kick but Metharom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Metharom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Metharom slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox misses the jab.
Knox misses with a hook. Metharom ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Metharom misses with a hook.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Metharom was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Metharom works Knox's body with a nice hook.
Metharom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Knox at a distance.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Porthos Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metharom dips to his left and cracks Knox with an uppercut!
Knox lands with a cross.
Metharom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox 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.
Knox throws a combination that misses
and Metharom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Knox catches Metharom right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knox wants to clinch.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Metharom slips under a jab.
Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Metharom pushes him off.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Metharom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knox fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Knox has closed the distance and engaged Metharom in a clinch.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Metharom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox lands a body shot.
Metharom avoids the head kick by Knox.
Knox throws a series of punches but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
A jab lands there for Knox.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Metharom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knox falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knox misses with a jab to the body
and Metharom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Metharom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Metharom there as he acknowledges the shot.
Metharom swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox lands with a hook. Metharom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom tried to counter with a leg kick but Knox avoided it.
A shot to the liver by Knox. Beautiful body shot.
A head kick by Knox misses
and Metharom counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Metharom counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Metharom swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Metharom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knox.
Knox misses with a body punch
and Metharom counters with a head kick.
Knox throws a sloppy body shot
and Metharom counters with an outside leg kick.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Metharom has time to react.
Metharom connects with an inside leg kick.
Metharom scores with a jab.#ROC#Knox is rocked!
Metharom stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Metharom finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox throws a series of punches but Metharom moves out of range.
Knox is looking to clinch but Metharom is avoiding it.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox seems to have recovered his senses.
Metharom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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 Somporn Metharom will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A good leg kick by Metharom.
Somporn Metharom is winning the standup battle so far.
Metharom scores with a leg kick.
Metharom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Knox dips to his left and cracks Metharom with an uppercut!
Knox throws a lazy head kick
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Metharom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Metharom's head backwards.
Metharom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Knox connects with a nice looking jab.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Metharom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knox thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox tries to clinch
and Metharom counters with a right hand to the body.
Metharom with a nice calf kick.
Knox misses with a body shot
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Knox avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Knox throws a right hand that misses
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Metharom.
Knox wants to clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Knox manages to break the clinch.
Knox closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab. #T2##CL2#
Knox pushes Metharom up against the cage in a clinch.
Metharom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knox lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Metharom breaks from the clinch.
Metharom slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knox digs a good body shot into Metharom's ribs.
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Metharom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Metharom counters with a nice body shot.
Knox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Metharom makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Knox tries to clinch
and Metharom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Knox throws a hook to the side of Metharom's head but Metharom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metharom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knox.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metharom tries to move into range but Knox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Knox tries to clinch
and Metharom counters with a good low kick that Knox was not able to check.
Knox misses with a body shot
and Metharom counters with a low kick, right behind Knox 's knee.
Nice defenses there by Metharom.
Metharom fires out a quick counter leg kick but Knox just manages to avoid it.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Metharom moved out of range.
Metharom throws a nice outside leg kick.
Knox misses with a jab to the body
and Metharom counters with an inside leg kick.
Metharom moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.
Metharom tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Metharom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Metharom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox misses with a head kick.
Knox just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMetharom.
Knox's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Knox misses with a two punch combination.
Knox scores with a decent looking hook.
Metharom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Metharom - just one landing.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Metharom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Metharom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Metharom fires out a quick counter leg kick but Knox just manages to avoid it.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Metharom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Metharom appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knox scores with a sloppy right hand. Metharom should have avoided that one.
Knox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knox tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Somporn Metharom will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Knox throws a nice looking combination but Metharom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Metharom was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox throws a combination that misses
and Metharom counters with a straight right hand.
Metharom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Metharom counters with a straight right hand.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metharom fires out a quick counter leg kick but Knox just manages to avoid it.
Knox misses the jab.
Metharom drops his hands momentarily and Knox takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Knox misses.
Metharom does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox throws a hook but Metharom avoids it easily.
Knox tries to clinch up
and Metharom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knox thinking.
Knox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Metharom misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Knox misses with a body punch
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Metharom moves out of range as Knox strikes.
That kick from Metharom tenderised Knox's leg. Knox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Metharom.
Knox misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Metharom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Metharom misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Metharom gets tackled into the cage by Knox. Knox maintains the clinch. #BC#
Metharom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Metharom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox. #T2##KD#
Metharom lands a big right hand that sends Knox crashing to the mat! Metharom stays standing though and waves Knox back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom takes one to the chin there.
Knox misses with a hook
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knox gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Metharom gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Somporn Metharom!

Event: FREAKSHOW 15 OPENWEIGHT ROAD
Date: Apr 30, 2025

#R1#
Coombs with a nice cross.
Coombs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Coombs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baker unleashes a big counter combination but Coombs bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coombs. Baker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jab from Coombs.
Coombs throws a leg kick
enabling Baker to counter with a crisp jab.
Coombs looks to land a right hand but Baker moved out of range.
Baker blocks a leg kick.
A nice combination there by Baker.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coombs. Baker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Coombs tries to work over Baker's front leg with a kick but Baker checks it.
Coombs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Coombs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baker manages to avoid it.
Baker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Baker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coombs circles away quickly and effectively.
Coombs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Baker swinging wildly here.
Coombs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Baker misses with a looping left.#T2#
Coombs connects with an inside leg kick.
Coombs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Coombs misses with a double jab.
Baker unleashes a big counter combination but Coombs bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Coombs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Baker needs to keep his hands up - Coombs had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coombs connects with a leg kick.
Coombs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coombs scores with a leg kick.
Coombs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baker under the eye.#T3#
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coombs.
Coombs tried to counter with a leg kick but Baker avoided it.
Baker throws out a loose jab but Coombs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coombs appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Coombs attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Baker is looking for the big counter here.
Coombs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baker throws out a counter right but Coombs avoids it with no problem.
Baker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coombs.
Baker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coombs can pounce on him.
Baker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Coombs.
Baker misses the jab.#T4#
Good shot there by Baker.
Coombs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baker checks it well.
We've been informed that Baker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Coombs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bakers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Baker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coombs half committed to a counter leg kick.
Coombs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baker.
A jab from Baker misses.
Coombs 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.
Coombs looks to land a left hand but Baker moved out of range nicely.
Coombs is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Coombs misses with a straight right.
Baker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T5#
Coombs misses with a low kick.
Baker avoids the body shot from Coombs.
Coombs throws a hook but Baker blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Baker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Coombs tried to score with a low kick but Baker checks it.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coombs.
As Coombs backs off Baker throws a huge counter combo but Coombs manages to avoid it all.
Baker works over Coombs's head and body with a nice combination.
Coombs throws a low kick but Baker moves out of range easily.
Coombs throws a right hand that misses
enabling Baker to counter with a crisp jab.
Coombs throws a head kick but Baker moves out of range.
Coombs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T6#
A jab from Coombs misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coombs.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Baker misses with an uppercut.
Coombs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coombs feints and then cracks Baker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Baker down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker looks to land a combination. Coombs sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Baker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coombs.
Coombs just misses with a punch to the body. #T7#
Coombs throws a leg kick
and Coombs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coombs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baker. That did some damage!
Baker 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.
Coombs misses with a hook. Baker ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick from Coombs, right into the meat of the thigh.
Baker scores with a nice head shot.
Baker looks to land a combination but Coombs avoids it well.
Coombs thumps Baker with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Coombs.
Coombs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baker under the eye.#T8#
Coombs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker throws a series of punches but Coombs avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Coombs misses.
Baker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Coombs throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Baker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coombs looks to land a left hand but Baker moved out of range nicely.
Baker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coombs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Coombs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Coombs works Baker's body with a nice hook.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T9#
Baker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baker lands a glancing blow to the side of Coombs's head.
Coombs scores with a leg kick.
Baker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Coombs misses with the combination.
Coombs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coombs misses with a left hand
enabling Baker to counter with a crisp jab.
Ellis Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Coombs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baker throws a combination that misses
letting Coombs counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Coombs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coombs 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight for Paul Coombs!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Paul Coombs!
Judge Marco Blurstr�m scores the fight for Paul Coombs!

Paul Coombs wins by unanimous decision!

Event: C413: Santos vs Shida
Date: Apr 27, 2025

#R1#
Drake slaps away a takedown attempt from Tama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Drake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drake scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Nikora Tama has been cut.
A left lands for Tama.
Nice sprawl there from Drake as Tama shoots in.#TD2#
Tama closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Drake quickly recovers to half guard.
Tama wants to control but Drake is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drake defending well though.
Tama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Tama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Drake's head. #SUB2#
Tama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drake sees it coming and defends easily.
Tama wants to control but Drake is keeping him busy.
Tama is looking to advance position but Drake won't allow it.
Tama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tama is trying to control the action in half guard but Drake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tama throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Drake is defending against the submission attempts here by Tama.
Drake is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tama looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tama not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tama connects with a nice short shot to Drake's temple.
Tama is controlling the pace.
Drake keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Tama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Drake's head.
Tama trying to control the action but Drake is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tama working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Drake avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tama.
Tama not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Tama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drake defends it well.
Drake taking some punishment here, with Tama in his half guard. #T4#
Tama is stalling here. Drake is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tama seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Drake has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Drake wants to stand but Tama is controlling his arm.
Tama gets back to half guard.
Tama is trying to maintain the position but Drake is very close to passing his half guard.
Drake wants to stand but Tama has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SU#
Drake stands up and beckons Tama to join him on the feet.
Tama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drake tries to avoid it but Tama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drake to the ground. Drake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
JD Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikora Tama.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Drake swivels and escapes.
Tama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikora Tama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikora Tama's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tama slips a straight right by Drake.#TD2#
Tama decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Drake is controlling Tama's trapped leg to prevent Tama from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Tama is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drake sees it coming and defends easily.
Tama tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tama moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Tama is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drake is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Tama tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tama trying to control the position but Drake is working away.
Tama is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tama tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Drake taking a bit of punishment here - Tama scoring with strikes.
Tama in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2#
Tama working the strikes but Drake uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Drake keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drake tries to roll over but Tama keeps him under control.
Tama scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Tama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drake has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tama trying to control from half guard but Drake is working away.
Tama missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Tama missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drake keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tama landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tama controlling the action here.
Drake is staying active underneath Tama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Drake's head.
Tama thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Drake's head.
Drake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tama on the ground.
Tama thows a huge punch but Drake dodges it nicely.
Tama sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drake defending well though.
Tama is trying to control. Drake wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nikora Tama has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Drake keeping hold of Tama's head, controlling as best he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tama is pressing down on Drake's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drake is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tama shoots in for a double leg but Drake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drake circles away.
Drake scores with a nice right hand.
Tama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drake misses with a straight right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tama lands a right hook to the body.
Drake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikora Tama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nikora Tama's cut.
That's time! Drake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Drake. No joy for Tama on that attempt.
Tama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Tama ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Tama tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice sprawl there from Drake as Tama shoots in.
Drake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drake as he avoids it easily.
JD Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikora Tama.
Tama shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drake as he avoids it easily.
Drake takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tama. #T1#
Tama shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Drake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tama is looking to clinch.
Drake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tama ducks under a wild hook from Drake.
Drake throws a looping overhand right but Tama ducks down to avoid it.
Tama tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
BOOM! Drake lands a beautiful left hook that drops Tama. Tama tries to recover but Drake is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Tama lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JD Drake!
A victorious JD Drake thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GC 526 Kumadyot VS Hickey
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Milot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from How U Play It.
Milot throws a right and a left that How U Play It avoids nicely.
How U Play It misses with an uppercut. Milot saw that one coming.
How U Play It throws a hook but Milot blocks it.
Milot with the counter takedown but How U Play It avoids it easily.
How U Play It misses with a wild combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Milot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Duane Milot has been cut.
Milot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Milot throws a left and a right that both miss
and How U Play It counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Milot throws a series of punches but How U Play It avoids them all with ease. #T1#
BOOM! How U Play It lands a beautiful left hook that drops Milot. Milot tries to recover but How U Play It is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Milot lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Depends On How U Play It!
An out of breath Depends On How U Play It thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Just some fights 26
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Ibarra lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ibarra scores with a kick to the midsection.
Reyes misses with a body kick.
Reyes throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibarra.
Ibarra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ibarra connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ibarra lands a jab-cross combination.
Reyes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ibarra.
Reyes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibarra.
Ibarra throws a right hand that Reyes ducks under and follows up with a left that Reyes also avoids with ease.
Ibarra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reyes throws a sloppy head kick
and Ibarra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibarra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ibarra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reyes throws a left and a right that both miss #KD#
and Ibarra counters with a crisp one two that drops Reyes! Ibarra thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Reyes to his feet! Reyes is in big trouble!
Ibarra tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ibarra takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reyes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A low kick lands for Ibarra.
Ibarra staying out of range there.#T1#
Ibarra stalks Reyes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reyes's face. Reyes staggers backwards, shaken.
Ibarra misses with a two punch combination.
Ibarra misses with a two punch combination.
Reyes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ibarra.
Reyes misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the liver by Ibarra. Beautiful body shot.
Reyes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ibarra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reyes.
Ibarra swinging wildly here.
Reyes throws a counter combo.
Reyes throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibarra.
Ibarra looks to land a combination. Reyes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibarra scores with a nice right hand.
Reyes throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Ibarra. #ROC#Reyes is rocked!
Ibarra scores with a sloppy right hand. Reyes should have avoided that one.
Reyes is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibarra finish him?
Reyes misses the body punch
and Ibarra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reyes thinking.
Ibarra throws a nice looking combination but Reyes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reyes seems to have recovered his senses.
Reyes throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibarra.
Reyes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reyes. Ibarra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibarra circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Reyes drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Ibarra follows Reyes to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elian Ibarra!

Event: C412: Sang Hun vs Valverde
Date: Apr 20, 2025

#R1#
Kai cracks Crenshaw with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Crenshaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Crenshaw can't find room to land a body shot as Kai controls the action.
Kai is trying to force a seperation but Crenshaw has the dominant position.
Kai wants to break free but Crenshaw has control. #BC2#
Kai breaks the clinch.
Kai misses with a wild combination.
Kai misses with a hook.
Menes Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai just misses with a punch to the body.
Crenshaw looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kai misses the body punch
letting Crenshaw counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai misses with a left hand
and Kai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That kick from Crenshaw tenderised Kai's leg. Kai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kai misses with a jab to the body
and Crenshaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Crenshaw tries to clinch up but Kai circles away and keeps his distance.
Crenshaw has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chikara MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Crenshaw avoids the body shot from Kai. #T1#
Kai misses with a looping right.
Crenshaw is looking to counter punch.
Kai throws a hook to the side of Crenshaw's head but Crenshaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kai misses the shot to the body.
Crenshaw dips to his left and cracks Kai with an uppercut!
Kai misses with a lunging right hand
and Crenshaw counters with a low kick, right behind Kai 's knee.
We've been informed that Kai 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.
Crenshaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kai.
Kai slips under a jab.
Crenshaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That kick from Crenshaw tenderised Kai's leg. Kai is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Crenshaw darts in and clinches Kai up against the cage.
Crenshaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crenshaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Kai tries to break the clinch but Crenshaw is controlling the position.
Crenshaw lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kai.
Crenshaw lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crenshaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Crenshaw fails to land.
Kai prevents a body shot from Crenshaw.
Kai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kai can't break the clinch.
Crenshaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crenshaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crenshaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Crenshaw lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Crenshaw.
Crenshaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai's elbow.
Crenshaw tries to work over Kai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Crenshaw scores with a shot to the side of Kai's head.
Kai lands a nice uppercut.
Kai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Crenshaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crenshaw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kais head.
Crenshaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai's elbow.
Crenshaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kai.
Kai is trying to push Crenshaw away but Crenshaw has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Crenshaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crenshaw scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kai swings wildly with an uppercut but Crenshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crenshaw misses with a body punch.
Kai tries to land knees in the clinch but Crenshaw avoids the damage to the body.
Crenshaw lands a left hand.
Crenshaw scores with a hook to the body.
Crenshaw lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Crenshaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crenshaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crenshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crenshaw pushes Kai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Kai is rocked!
Crenshaw lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kai to his knees! Crenshaw keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Crenshaw!
Don Crenshaw decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#1156 Kurt v Jai
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1##CL#
Mansour has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beard avoiding damage as Mansour throws knees to the body.
Mansour working aggressively here.
Beard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mansour.
A short left from Mansour.
Mansour can't find room to land a body shot as Beard controls the action.
Mansour lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beard backwards. #BC#
Mansour breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beard misses with a hook
and Mansour counters with a stiff right hand.
Mansour leaves Beard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A shot to the body from Beard misses
and Mansour counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mansour misses with a head kick.
Beard shoots in but no luck this time.
Mansour looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mansour swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Beard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Mansour counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mansour.
Seth Mansour has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarrod Beard.
A hook to the body from Beard.
Beard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Mansour as the two fighters clinch.
Mansour misses with a body punch.
Beard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Beard.
Mansour lands with a light punch inside.
Mansour is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beard is defending well for now.
Beard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mansour's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mansour.
Mansour tries to land knees in the clinch but Beard avoids the damage to the body.
Mansour throws a head punch that misses.
Mansour lands a nice shot to the body.
Beard is stalling here. #TD2#
Beard gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mansour regains guard. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beard throwing strikes but missing.
Beard works over Mansour with some ground and pound from guard.
Beard scoring with some ground and pound.
Beard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT2#It looks like Seth Mansour has been cut.
Beard landing some decent shots from guard.
Beard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Beard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Mansour takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mansour is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #CUT2#Seth Mansour's cut is getting worse.
Mansour is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Beard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mansour parries the strikes from Beard easily there. Beard is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mansour to escape.
Beard working the head with strikes. #CUT2#Seth Mansour's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Beard lands an elbow. #CUT2#Jeez, Seth Mansour's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jarrod Beard!

Event: ENIGMA 253
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Lambe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Del Toro in his tracks.
Del Toro throws a right hand that misses
and Lambe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Del Toro lands a front kick.
Lambe misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Del Toro! But no joy.
Del Toro lands a high kick! #CUT2#It looks like Jason Lambe has been cut.
Lambe misses with a combination #KD2#
and Del Toro counters with a nice right hand that sends Lambe toppling to the canvas! Lambe scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Del Toro finish him?!#ROC2#Lambe is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Toro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Del Toro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lambe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Del Toro throws a fast counter high kick but Lambe manages to duck under it in time.
Lambe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Del Toro.
Lambe throws a right hand that misses
and Del Toro counters with a leg kick. #T1#
A nice combination there by Lambe.
Lambe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Del Toro under the eye.
Lambe misses with an uppercut
and Del Toro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#KD2#
Del Toro lands a big uppercut and Lambe crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lambe looks OK. Del Toro waves Lambe back to his feet!
Oh Lambe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Toro lands a right hook to the body.
Lambe is breathing heavily.
Lambe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Del Toro counters with a big left hand that crumples Lambe! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ferocido Del Toro!
Ferocido Del Toro thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ENIGMA 253
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Gennari throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gennari backing away here, and Jackson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A solid body kick from Jackson.
Gennari looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Jackson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jackson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Both fighters circling a little - Jackson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gennari misses with a looping right.
Jackson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gennari's sensitive parts.
Gennari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gennari takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gennari manages to avoid it.
Jackson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gennari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gennari takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Gennari misses with a straight left.
A nice combination there by Jackson. #CUT2#It looks like Bruno Gennari has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Gennari shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gennari scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zack Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson stalks Gennari and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gennari's face. Gennari staggers backwards, shaken.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
It looked like Gennari was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Good leg kick by Jackson.
Gennari looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jackson cracks Gennari with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson throws a right hand that Gennari ducks under and follows up with a left that Gennari also avoids with ease.
We've been informed that Jackson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gennari throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gennari is looking to counter punch.
A low kick lands for Jackson.
Gennari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Gennari moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.#T4#
Jackson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gennari throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Gennari throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Gennari avoids it well.
Gennari fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jackson just manages to avoid it.
Gennari misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gennari attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Gennari.
Jackson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gennari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gennari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Gennari misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Gennari's cut.
That's time! Gennari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gennari 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 Jackson.
Gennari shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Gennari misses.
Gennari backing away here, and Jackson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Gennari's leg but Gennari calmly moves out of range.
Zack Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Jackson blocks the body kick.
Jackson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gennari with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Gennari moves out of range easily.
Jackson misses with a leg kick
and Gennari counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Gennari moves out of range easily.
Gennari tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jackson is looking to slow Gennari down with leg kicks.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Gennari backs away looking to recover.
Gennari throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gennari's head.
Gennari throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jackson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gennari's head backwards.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gennari looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.#T3#
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Gennari down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.
Gennari throws out a leg kick but Jackson moves out of range and Gennari only half commits.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Gennari misses the target.
Gennari throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gennari tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Gennari moves out of range easily.
Gennari throws a counter high kick but Jackson was just alert enough to avoid it.#T4#
Gennari blocks a low kick nicely.
Gennari tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jackson throws a low kick but Gennari avoids it.
The fighters circling - Gennari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson is looking for the big counter here.
Gennari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Gennari.
Jackson throws a counter combo.
Gennari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson flicks out a counter leg kick but Gennari steps away.
Gennari misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson thumps Gennari with a low kick.
Gennari misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zack Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Gennari's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gennari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gennari's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #KD2#
Jackson lands a big head kick that sends Gennari tumbling to the mat! Jackson takes a step backwards and waves Gennari back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Gennari is rocked!
Gennari leaves his chin hanging out and Jackson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Gennari crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zack Jackson!

Event: C409: Chai vs Santos
Date: Apr 13, 2025

#R1#
Tama tries for a takedown but Shida circles away easily
and Shida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Nikora Tama has been cut.
Tama fails with the takedown
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tama tries to clinch up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shida.
Shida leaves Tama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shida throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tama avoids it.
Takeda Shida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikora Tama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama goes for a double leg but Shida avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shida continues to drive forward.
Shida tried to counter with a leg kick but Tama avoided it.
Shida walks into a stiff left hand from Tama.
Tama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shida throwing a counter right hand but Tama manages to avoid it.#T1#
Shida keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Shida misses.
Shida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tama.
Tama fails with a takedown attempt.
Shida scores with a leg kick.
Shida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tama.
Shida takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Tama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tama tries for a takedown but Shida circles away easily
and Shida counters with a stiff right hand.
Tama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tama somewhat.
Nikora Tama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Shida misses its intended target.
Shida keeps the fight on the outside.
Shida is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shida lands a jab to the head.
Tama shoots in for a double leg but Shida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Shida misses the target.
Shida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tama misses with a hook. Shida ducked under it nicely.
Takeda Shida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Shida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shida tries a head kick but it misses.
Shida attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Shida lands a big right hand that sends Tama crashing to the mat! Shida stays standing though and waves Tama back to his feet!#ROC#Tama is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Nikora Tama's cut even more.
Tama chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shida can pounce on him.
Tama is still on wobbly legs! Can Shida finish him?
Shida throws an uppercut from hell that sends Tama clean off his feet! He's out cold! Shida stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Takeda Shida!
A very excited looking Takeda Shida 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: C410: Duran vs Hidaka
Date: Apr 13, 2025

#R1#
Torvik works Thompson's body with a nice hook.
Torvik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thompson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Torvik's hands.
Thompson connects with a nice looking jab.
Torvik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torvik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thompson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've been informed that Thompson 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.
Thompson slips a jab from Torvik.
Torvik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Torvik appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Torvik ducks down to avoid it.
Torvik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Torvik changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Torvik has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy in the buildup to the fight.
Torvik sizes up Thompson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Torvik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Torvik lands with a shot to the body.
Thompson staying out of range there.#T1#
Thompson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Torvik - just one landing.
Thompson throws a low kick but Torvik avoids it.
Thompson shoots for a takedown but Torvik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thompson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Torvik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thompson has time to react.
Torvik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thompson's head backwards.
Torvik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thompson slips a straight right by Torvik.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Torvik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Torvik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thompson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Torvik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torvik finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Thompson jabs at Torvik's body.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Torvik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thompson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thompson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Torvik.
Thompson connects with a nice looking jab.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torvik throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Torvik lands a jab to the head.
Torvik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Torvik finds it's way through Thompson's defenses.
Thompson moves out of range as Torvik strikes.
Torvik throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
And Thompson tries to counter it with a takedown but Torvik pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Torvik is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thompson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torvik.
Torvik appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Thompson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torvik throws out the jab.
Thompson with the counter takedown but Torvik avoids it easily.
Thompson feints a jab promting Torvik to slip. Thompson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Torvik slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Thompson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Torvik misses the target.
Torvik avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Torvik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sven Torvik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torvik slips under a jab from Thompson.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thompson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Torvik is out of range.
A big right from Torvik misses.
Torvik lands a slapping body shot.
Thompson ducks right into an uppercut from Torvik.
Torvik's corner calls for a 1-2. Torvik obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torvik scores with a hook.
Torvik throws a lazy right hand but Thompson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Torvik lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Torvik loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch.
Thompson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Torvik defends it well.
Torvik with a jab.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torvik.
Torvik throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Thompson throws the left hand but Torvik avoids the punch easily.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torvik.
Torvik lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Torvik.
Thompson lands a jab to the head.
Thompson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Torvik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Torvik's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A low kick from Thompson misses
and Torvik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Torvik misses its intended target.
Torvik bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thompson's head.
Thompson looks to land a right hand but Torvik moved out of range.
Thompson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torvik.
Thompson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Torvik misses with a body kick.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Torvik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Thompson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torvik.
Thompson misses with an uppercut
and Torvik counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice defenses there by Torvik.
An attempted straight right counter from Torvik misses the target.#KD#
Torvik feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thompson sprawling to the canvas! Thompson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Torvik finish him?! #ROC#Thompson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torvik shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Thompson takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Torvik sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Thompson bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sven Torvik!
During a confident post fight interview, Sven Torvik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: FREAKSHOW 13
Date: Apr 09, 2025

#R1#
Dancer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Coombs.
Dancer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Coombs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dancer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coombs dodges the punch combination from Dancer.
Coombs throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dancer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coombs.
Dancer throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coombs on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Coombs keeps Dancer at a distance using the push kick.
Dancer misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Dancer misses its intended target. #T1#
Coombs shoots for a double leg takedown but Dancer sprawls well. He's pushed Coombs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Coombs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dancer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown attempt by Coombs or perhaps it was just good defense by Dancer, which made it look bad.
Dancer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coombs lands with a shot to the body.
Dancer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coombs.
Coombs appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Coombs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dancer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dancer throws a series of punches but Coombs avoids them all with ease.
Coombs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Coombs shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dancer is trying to defend but Coombs finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Coombs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dancer is trying to maintain the position but Coombs is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Dancer wants to get back to full guard but Coombs has mounted him!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dancer tries to control the position but Coombs now has his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
A lull in the action here.
Dancer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Dancer's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T3##SUB#
Coombs sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Dancer taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Coombs!

Event: C407: Tae vs Karlsson II
Date: Apr 06, 2025

#R1#
Alaska throws a poor cross that misses
enabling O Brien to counter with a crisp jab.
Alaska bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alaska throws a sloppy body shot
and O Brien counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Alaska! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Seamus O Brien!
In his post fight interview, Seamus O Brien started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: C407: Tae vs Karlsson II
Date: Apr 06, 2025

#R1#
Kai misses with the combination.
O Brien half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kai jabs O Brien to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kai swings widly with a right hand
and O Brien counters with a nice body shot.
Kai misses with the combination.
Kai lands a slapping body shot.
Menes Kai 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.
Kai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kai lands with a shot to the body.
O Brien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Brien misses with a looping right.#T1#
Kai throws a right hand that O Brien ducks under and follows up with a left that O Brien also avoids with ease.
Kai looks to land a combination but O Brien avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and O Brien tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kai looks to score with a jab to the body but O Brien is just out of range.
O Brien scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've been told by O Brien's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
O Brien misses with a hook to the body
and Kai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
O Brien looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
O Brien takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kai digs a good hook to O Brien's body.
O Brien lands a head shot.
O Brien lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Brien thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Kai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kai lands a jab.
O Brien scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Kai throws a body punch but O Brien moves out of range.
O Brien takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kai swings for the body but O Brien moves out of range.
Kai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Brien counters with a stiff right hand.
Kai misses with a wild combination.
Kai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kai throws a lazy uppercut
and O Brien counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Brien looks to throw the jab but Kai is out of range.
O Brien ducks right into an uppercut from Kai. #T3#
O Brien lands the left hand.
Nice body punch from Kai.
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kai.
O Brien uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kai.
Kai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Brien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kai misses with a hook
and O Brien counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Brien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down O Brien rather than just go for the knockout.
Kai throws a jab but it's blocked by O Brien.
A little feinted left hand from O Brien on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kai tries a head kick but it misses.
Kai swings for the body but O Brien moves out of range. #T4#
The fighters circle, before O Brien throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Kai's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! O Brien lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Miles O Brien!
Miles O Brien thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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