Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 406: Handerson v McIntyre
Date: Mar 30, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
McIntyre misses with a wild body shot.
Handerson attempts a counter takedown but McIntyre avoids it well and moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McIntyre throws a hook to the side of Handerson's head but Handerson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Handerson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McIntyre looks to land a left hand but Handerson moved out of range nicely.
Handerson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handerson moves away.
Handerson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McIntyre throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Handerson counters with a shoot takedown. McIntyre fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
McIntyre seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Handerson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Handerson throws a big elbow that misses.
McIntyre has Handerson pulled in close to control his posture.
McIntyre keeping moving, preventing Handerson from controlling successfully.
Handerson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Handerson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Handerson postures up in McIntyre's guard and throws a big left but McIntyre blocks it.
McIntyre seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Handerson advances position into side control!
Handerson working the head and body with strikes.
McIntyre takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McIntyre wants to control but Handerson postures up.
Handerson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McIntyre prevents Handerson from moving into mount.
Handerson is chipping away with strikes.
McIntyre sneaks back into half guard.
McIntyre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Handerson is thwarting McIntyre's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. McIntyre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Handerson wants to control from the top but McIntyre keeps moving.
McIntyre has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Handerson wants to control from the top but McIntyre keeps moving.
McIntyre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McIntyre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Handerson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Handerson landing some decent shots from guard.
Handerson postures up.
Handerson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McIntyre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McIntyre controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McIntyre looks to throw the jab but Handerson is out of range.
Handerson attempts a counter takedown but McIntyre avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Handerson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
McIntyre scores with a body shot.
McIntyre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Handerson.
No joy there for McIntyre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Handerson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handerson moves away.
Handerson tries to counter with a takedown but McIntyre is quick to defend against it.
McIntyre misses with a looping right.
Handerson drops down looking for a counter takedown but McIntyre sprawls and moves away.#T1#
McIntyre throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Handerson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Handerson.
Handerson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Handerson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McIntyre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Handerson trying to control the position from guard on top but McIntyre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McIntyre trying to keep a closed guard but Handerson is proving a slippery customer.
McIntyre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
McIntyre trying to control the position.
Handerson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Handerson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Handerson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McIntyre trying to control the position here.
Handerson landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
McIntyre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Handerson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Handerson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Handerson wants to control from the top but McIntyre keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McIntyre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McIntyre misses with a looping left.
Handerson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McIntyre misses with a body shot.
Handerson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McIntyre misses with an uppercut. Handerson saw that one coming.
Handerson drops down looking for a counter takedown but McIntyre sprawls and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Methodios McIntyre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
McIntyre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Handerson tries to counter with a takedown but McIntyre is quick to defend against it.
A decent looking cross lands there for McIntyre.#CUT2#It looks like Dave Handerson has been cut.
McIntyre punishes Handerson's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Handerson.
McIntyre tries to bum rush Handerson with a series of wild strikes but Handerson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
McIntyre misses the shot to the body.
Handerson keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from McIntyre misses the target.
Handerson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McIntyre misses with a looping right.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - McIntyre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McIntyre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Handerson feinted with a counter takedown.
McIntyre looks to score with a jab to the body but Handerson is just out of range.#T3#
A swing and a miss from McIntyre.
Handerson attempts a counter takedown but McIntyre avoids it well and moves away.
McIntyre wants to clinch up but Handerson keeps it at a distance.
Handerson attempts a counter takedown but McIntyre avoids it well and moves away.
Handerson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McIntyre misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Handerson counters with a takedown into side control.
McIntyre is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4##SUB#
Handerson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Handerson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on McIntyre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Handerson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Handerson is looking to take a break and control but McIntyre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Handerson working the strikes but McIntyre uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Methodios McIntyre really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Handerson'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.#R4#
McIntyre tries to clinch #TD#
and Handerson counters with a nice double leg into guard.

McIntyre has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Handerson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
McIntyre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handerson manages to avoid it.
McIntyre throws a looping overhand right but Handerson ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Handerson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Handerson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Handerson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McIntyre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Handerson is pressing down on McIntyre's thigh, looking to free his foot. McIntyre is holding on for now.
Handerson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McIntyre with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Handerson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McIntyre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McIntyre is controlling Handerson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McIntyre trying to control from the bottom.
Dave Handerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Handerson is looking for a kimura but McIntyre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Handerson to get the leverage.
McIntyre trying to control from the bottom.
McIntyre is looking to escape.
Handerson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McIntyre is refusing to be controlled, as Handerson sits in half guard.
McIntyre is positioning himself well to prevent Handerson advancing to mount.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McIntyre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Handerson attempts a counter takedown but McIntyre avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
McIntyre just misses with a punch to the body.
Methodios McIntyre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McIntyre misses with a wild body shot.
Handerson tries to counter with a takedown but McIntyre is quick to defend against it.
McIntyre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handerson.
Methodios McIntyre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McIntyre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handerson. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McIntyre throws a shot from downtown. Handerson moves away and avoids it.
McIntyre swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Handerson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McIntyre scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Handerson manages to mount him! #SUB#
Handerson looking for a guillotine from mount but McIntyre is having none of it.
McIntyre felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handerson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dave Handerson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dave Handerson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Handerson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McIntyre.
Handerson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McIntyre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Handerson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Handerson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McIntyre misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Handerson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Handerson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handerson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Handerson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Handerson tries to free his leg and advance position but McIntyre is retaining full guard. #T1#
McIntyre is adopting a defensive guard.
Handerson scoring with some ground and pound.
McIntyre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Handerson.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Handerson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Handerson 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.
McIntyre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Handerson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Handerson being controlled here momentarily.
Handerson 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. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McIntyre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McIntyre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Handerson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McIntyre's guard.
McIntyre pulls Handerson in close to prevent any damage.
McIntyre keeping moving, preventing Handerson from controlling successfully. #T3#
Handerson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McIntyre is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Handerson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McIntyre holds on and takes a little breather.
Handerson wants to pass the guard but McIntyre is keeping the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Handerson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McIntyre's head.
Handerson trying to control but McIntyre is working from the bottom.
McIntyre trying to keep a closed guard but Handerson is proving a slippery customer.
Handerson trying to control the position from guard on top but McIntyre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A swing and a miss from McIntyre.
Handerson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Handerson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Handerson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Handerson!
Dave Handerson is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Dave Handerson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C405: Duran vs Gunnarsson
Date: Mar 30, 2025

#R1#
Gunnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Duran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunnarsson looks to throw the jab but Duran is out of range.
Gunnarsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Duran chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gunnarsson can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gunnarsson. That's going to slow Duran down.
A shot to the liver by Gunnarsson. Beautiful body shot.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gunnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson is looking to slow Duran down with leg kicks.
Gunnarsson is looking to land body kicks.
Duran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Duran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Duran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gunnarsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duran's hands.
Gunnarsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duran has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Duran avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson.
Duran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gunnarsson throws a hook but Duran avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson missing with a left hand there. Duran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duran throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gunnarsson avoids it.
Gunnarsson misses with a head kick.
Duran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Duran misses with a head kick.
Duran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duran there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gunnarsson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Duran is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Duran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duran throwing a counter right hand but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Duran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Duran staying out of range there.
Duran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gunnarsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duran tries to move into range but Gunnarsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick from Gunnarsson misses.
Duran looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
An inside leg kick lands from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut
and Duran counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunnarsson is looking to chop away at Duran's legs.
And Duran counters with a quick kick to the body but Gunnarsson blocks it.#T3#
Gunnarsson scores with a nice body kick.
Gunnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunnarsson misses with a looping right.
Duran was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gunnarsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick from Gunnarsson misses
and Duran counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gunnarsson throws a hook but Duran avoids it easily.
Duran throwing a counter right hand but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook
and Duran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gunnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Duran counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Gunnarsson! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Duran!
Bo Duran retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Bo Duran thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C405: Duran vs Gunnarsson
Date: Mar 30, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hogg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Entreri.
Entreri misses with a right hand #TD#
and Hogg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Entreri pushes Hogg off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hogg 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.
Entreri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hogg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Entreri sprawls and moves away.
Entreri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hogg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Entreri sprawls and moves away.
Entreri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hogg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Entreri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hogg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Entreri sprawls and moves away.
Entreri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hogg on the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Johnny Hogg has been cut.
Hogg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Entreri throws out the jab.
Hogg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Entreri sprawls and moves away.
Entreri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hogg circles away quickly and effectively.
Artemis Entreri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Entreri misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Hogg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Entreri.
Hogg feinted with a counter takedown.
Entreri misses with a hook #TD#
and Hogg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hogg trying to control but Entreri is working from the bottom.
Hogg wants to pass the guard but Entreri is keeping the position.
Hogg trying to control but Entreri is working from the bottom. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Entreri 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.
Hogg controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hogg seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Entreri for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hogg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Entreri. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hogg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Entreri.
Entreri looks to throw the jab but Hogg is out of range.
Hogg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Entreri sprawls and moves away.
Entreri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogg tries to move into range but Entreri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hogg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Entreri.
Hogg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artemis Entreri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Hogg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Entreri throws a body shot but no joy.
Entreri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Entreri just misses with a punch to the body.
Hogg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Entreri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hogg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Entreri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg ducks under a wild hook from Entreri.#T1#
Entreri misses with a left hand #TD#
and Hogg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Entreri's guard.
Entreri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hogg wants to pass the guard but Entreri is keeping the position.
Hogg throws a strike but Entreri rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hogg is trying to control the position but Entreri postures up.
Entreri is looking to stand up but Hogg won't let him.
Hogg wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Hogg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Entreri defends well.#SUB#
Hogg is looking for a triangle but Entreri pushes his legs off easily.
Hogg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Hogg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Entreri wants to get back to full guard.
Hogg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Entreri's head.
Hogg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hogg is trying to work for a kimura but Entreri is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Entreri tries to roll over but Hogg keeps him under control.
Hogg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hogg is trying to control. Entreri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnny Hogg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Hogg is just content to waste time from the top position. Entreri takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hogg trying to control but Entreri is working from the bottom.
Hogg lands a couple of digs.
Hogg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hogg won't allow Entreri to get back to his feet.
Hogg looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hogg wants to control from the top but Entreri keeps moving.
Hogg prevents Entreri from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hogg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Entreri lands with an overhand left.
Artemis Entreri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Entreri throws out a loose jab but Hogg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hogg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
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 Johnny Hogg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Hogg's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Entreri throws a big shot that misses.
Hogg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Entreri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hogg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Entreri sprawls and moves away.
Hogg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Entreri.
Hogg tries to counter with a takedown but Entreri is quick to defend against it.
Artemis Entreri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hogg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Entreri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entreri misses with a hook #TD#
and Hogg counters with a single leg into guard. Entreri didn't expect that. #T1#
Hogg wants to control from the top but Entreri keeps moving.
Hogg throwing strikes but missing.
Hogg working some strikes from top position.
Hogg won't allow Entreri to sweep him here.
Hogg throws a big right hand that misses.
Hogg throws an elbow that misses. Entreri uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hogg's guard. Nice move by Entreri!#REVB##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hogg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Entreri defends it easily.#SUB#
Hogg is looking for a triangle but Entreri pushes his legs off easily.
Entreri wants to get up but he can't break Hogg's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Hogg is trying to keep Entreri in close.
Hogg wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Hogg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Entreri tries to stand but Hogg is controlling from the bottom.
Hogg is trying to keep Entreri in close. #SU2#
Entreri decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hogg, up you get!
Hogg staying out of range there.
Hogg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Entreri throws out the jab.
Hogg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Entreri throws a lazy right hand but Hogg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hogg attempts a counter takedown but Entreri avoids it well and moves away.
Entreri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hogg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hogg feinted with a counter takedown.
Hogg staying out of range there.
Entreri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Entreri lands with an overhand left.
Entreri missing with a left hand there. Hogg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hogg tries to counter with a takedown but Entreri is quick to defend against it.
Entreri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Entreri thows a left - swing and a miss!

And that's the end of the fight!
Artemis Entreri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Entreri has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artemis Entreri!
Artemis Entreri thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Johnny Hogg spoke after the fight, saying 'What can I say, I have work to do.'.

Event: SYN 1157 Oneil vs. Bacia
Date: Mar 30, 2025

#R1#
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Auston.
Auston lands a nice shot that snaps Hunter's head back. #CUT#It looks like Paul Hunter has been cut.
Hunter has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Auston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunter wants to counter the offense by Auston and move into the clinch position.
Auston misses with a left hand
and Hunter counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Robbie Auston has been cut.
Hunter lands with a nice body punch.
Auston misses with a body punch
and Hunter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Auston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Auston throws an off balance right hand
letting Hunter counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Auston's head coaches at LA FIGHT BARN that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Auston throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Hunter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter lands a left hand.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Auston.
Hunter blocking some punches.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Auston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Auston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
Auston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hunter. #CUT2#Robbie Auston's cut is getting worse.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
A right hook to the body lands for Hunter.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Auston is breathing heavily.
Auston misses with the head strike.
Auston lands with a light punch inside.
Hunter tries to throw a body punch but Auston avoids it by throwing Hunter back against the cage.
Auston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Hunter - that landed with a thud.
Hunter blocking some punches.
Hunter lands a nice uppercut.
Auston misses with some punches.
Auston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Auston! #T2#
Auston throws a head kick that Hunter semi-blocks.
Hunter blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunter! But no joy.
Auston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunter.
Auston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Auston misses with a left hand
and Hunter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Auston closes the distance and clinches.
Auston lands a shoulder strike.
Hunter can't break the clinch.
Hunter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hunter lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#Robbie Auston's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Auston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Auston throws a head punch that misses.
Hunter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Austons head.
Hunter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Auston misses with the head strike. #T3#
Hunter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Auston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Hunter tries to work over Auston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Auston lands with a light punch inside.
Auston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Auston throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunter.
Hunter is trying to push Auston away but Auston has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Hunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Auston darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and Hunter counters with a nice right hand that sends Auston toppling to the canvas! Auston scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hunter finish him?!#ROC2#Auston is rocked!
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!
Auston swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Hunter moves into the clinch.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
Auston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter lands a body shot. #T4#
Auston misses with a punch on the inside.
Auston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Auston misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Auston controls his hands.
Hunter lands a body punch.
Hunter blocking some punches.
A short right from Auston on the inside.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Auston.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Auston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Auston lands with a right to the head.
Auston swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Auston misses with some punches.
Auston tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Auston back against the cage. #BC2#
Hunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Auston misses with an uppercut. Hunter saw that one coming.
Hunter slips a straight right by Auston.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Hunter dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A head kick by Auston misses #KD2#
and Hunter counters with a crisp right hand that drops Auston! Hunter lets Auston back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Auston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Auston misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Hunter moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Auston misses with a punch on the inside.
Auston misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Auston.
Auston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Auston swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
Auston prevents a body shot from Hunter.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Auston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Auston throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunter.
Auston misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Auston.
Hunter pushes Auston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Auston has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Auston. #T1#
Hunter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Auston misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Hunter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Auston backwards. #CUT2#Jeez, Robbie Auston's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hunter tries a body shot but Auston blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Auston.
Auston blocks a body shot from Hunter.
A short right from Hunter on the inside.
Hunter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Auston lands a left hand.
Auston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paul Hunter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Auston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Auston throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunter.
Auston lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
Hunter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul Hunter!
After winning the bout, Paul Hunter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 1154 Tokugawa vs Tae
Date: Mar 23, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Reeves moves to clinch but Fedetenko breaks away
and Fedetenko counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Keywon Reeves has been cut.
Reeves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fedetenko manages to avoid it.
Fedetenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reeves with a body shot.#CL#
Reeves has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fedetenko.
Reeves misses with a body punch.
Fedetenko wants to break free but Reeves has control.
Reeves lands a hook that snaps the head of Fedetenko backwards.
A body shot lands from Reeves.
Reeves lands a left hand. #T1#
Fedetenko can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Fedetenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reeves thows a leg kick but Fedetenko checks it
and Fedetenko counters with a straight right hand.
Reeves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reeves wants to clinch up but Fedetenko keeps it at a distance.
Fedetenko throws out a counter right but Reeves avoids it with no problem.
Reeves misses with a right hand
and Fedetenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reeves looks to clinch
letting Fedetenko counter with a right hand. #T2##CL#
Reeves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hand to the body from Reeves.
Fedetenko working hard to break the clinch.
Reeves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fedetenko's elbow. #BC2#
Fedetenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reeves lands a nice looking body shot.
Reeves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Reeves drives through and clinches with Fedetenko against the cage. #BC2#
Fedetenko breaks the clinch. #T3#
Reeves scores with a nice body kick.
Keywon Reeves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedetenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Reeves.#CL#
Reeves rushes Fedetenko and presses him up against the cage.
Fedetenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Reeves won't allow it. #BC2#
Fedetenko breaks the clinch.
Reeves throws a right hand that misses
and Fedetenko counters with a straight right hand.
Reeves moves to clinch but Fedetenko breaks away
and Fedetenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4##CL#
Reeves has Fedetenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Reeves misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Fedetenko manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Reeves.
Reeves wants to clinch but Fedetenko slips to the side#KD2#
and Fedetenko counters with a crisp right hand that drops Reeves! Fedetenko lets Reeves back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Reeves is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vladamir Fedetenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keywon Reeves's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Reeves closes the distance but Fedetenko moves to the side
and Fedetenko rattles Reeves with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Reeves tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Fedetenko dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Reeves stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vladamir Fedetenko!
A victorious Vladamir Fedetenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 1155 Chai vs. Obama
Date: Mar 23, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Pedersoli lands a leg kick that knocks Rose off balance momentarily.
Rose takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pedersoli lands a leg kick that knocks Rose off balance momentarily.
Rose avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pedersoli thuds a left hand into Rose's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedersoli stuns Rose with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pedersoli's corner calls for a 1-2. Pedersoli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Thomas Rose has been cut.#T1#
Pedersoli connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rose walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pedersoli throws a leg kick but Rose moved away.
Rose tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pedersoli manages to circle out of the way.
Pedersoli thuds a left hand into Rose's body.
Pedersoli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Rose slips a jab from Pedersoli.
A swing and a miss from Pedersoli.
Rose tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pedersoli manages to circle out of the way.
Pedersoli connects with a crisp jab.
Rose keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pedersoli.
Rose takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Pedersoli is looking to score with low kicks.
Rose seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Carlo Pedersoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pedersoli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rose is out of range and Pedersoli settles back down.
Pedersoli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rose checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pedersoli.
Pedersoli takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pedersoli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rose swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pedersoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rose moves away.
As Pedersoli tries to get set, Rose tries to push him back and clinch up but Pedersoli manages to avoid the attempt.
Pedersoli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rose. That did some damage!
A jab lands there for Pedersoli.#CUT2#Thomas Rose's cut is getting worse.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rose checks a leg kick nicely.
Rose tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pedersoli manages to circle out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlo Pedersoli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Rose's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Pedersoli tries a head kick but it misses.
Pedersoli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pedersoli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pedersoli throws an overhand right that lands on Rose's shoulder, as Rose tries to avoid the shot.
Rose tries to counter by clinching up but Pedersoli breaks away and moves out of range.
Pedersoli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rose is out of range and Pedersoli settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedersoli lands a nice looking body shot.
Rose moves out of range as Pedersoli strikes.
Rose tries to counter by clinching up but Pedersoli breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Rose on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pedersoli is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pedersoli scores with a hook.
Pedersoli lands a jab to Rose's midsection.
Pedersoli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pedersoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Rose is just out of range.
Rose wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Pedersoli throws a sloppy body shot
and Rose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pedersoli lands a nice looking body kick.
Rose takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pedersoli tries a head kick but it misses.
Pedersoli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Pedersoli scores with a jab to the body.
Pedersoli throws out a loose jab but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pedersoli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#Thomas Rose's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rose takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Pedersoli misses the target. #T4#
Pedersoli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pedersoli looks to land a right hand but Rose moved out of range.
Rose wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pedersoli lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pedersoli misses with a two punch combination.
Pedersoli misses with a straight left.
As Pedersoli tries to get set, Rose tries to push him back and clinch up but Pedersoli manages to avoid the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlo Pedersoli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Rose's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Pedersoli throws an overhand right that lands on Rose's shoulder, as Rose tries to avoid the shot.
Rose thinks about countering with a body kick.
Thomas Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pedersoli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rose is looking to counter the offense by Pedersoli and move into the clinch.
Pedersoli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Rose 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose slips under a jab.
Rose tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pedersoli manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Pedersoli throws a big shot that misses.
Pedersoli works the jab nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carlo Pedersoli!
Carlo Pedersoli thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 403: Sitsongrit v Strong
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Christ misses the target.
Christ cracks LaFleur with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Jean Francois LaFleur has been cut.
Christ misses with a body kick.
LaFleur missing with a left hand there. Christ was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Christ throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Christ connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Christ.
Jesus Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ loads up on a big right hand but LaFleur slips the punch.
It seemed like LaFleur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Christ throws a leg kick
and LaFleur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christ cracks LaFleur with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
LaFleur cracks a nice hook into Christ's ribs.
We've been told by Christ's head coaches at Sydney Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Christ throws out a loose jab but LaFleur uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like LaFleur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Christ misses the target.
Christ misses with a lunging right hand
and LaFleur counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Christ catches LaFleur napping and connects with a big right hand that sends LaFleur to the canvas! #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Christ gets to his feet. LaFleur looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #KD#
Christ steps into range and cracks LaFleur with a monster punch that buckles his knees! LaFleur flops backwards and Christ dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#LaFleur is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Jean Francois LaFleur's cut even more.
LaFleur pulls Christ in close to prevent any damage.
Christ is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
LaFleur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christ is one step ahead there.
LaFleur controlling the position.#SU#
Christ stands up from LaFleur's guard - Christ perhaps looking for a knockout.
Christ throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like LaFleur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Christ fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christ lands the left hand.
Christ misses with a hook
and LaFleur counters with a straight right hand.
Christ throws a head kick but LaFleur moves out of range.
LaFleur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheers as LaFleur lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christ doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Jesus Christ has been cut.
Christ misses with a looping left.
Christ swings away with a leg kick that misses.
LaFleur let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Christ throws a lazy head kick #KD2#
and LaFleur counters with a crisp right hand that drops Christ! LaFleur lets Christ back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Christ misses with a hook
and LaFleur 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 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jean Francois LaFleur!
Jean Francois LaFleur thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C401: Duran vs Queiroz II
Date: Mar 16, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Vale Queiroz throws a series of punches but Duran avoids them all with ease.
A quick step to the side and Duran tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vale Queiroz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Erasmo Vale Queiroz has been cut.
Vale Queiroz throws a looping overhand right but Duran ducks down to avoid it.
Duran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vale Queiroz. Vale Queiroz obviously looking to wear him down.
Duran moves out of range as Vale Queiroz throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Duran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Vale Queiroz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vale Queiroz lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Vale Queiroz misses its intended target.
It looked like Duran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Vale Queiroz misses the jab.
Duran swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vale Queiroz throws a sloppy head kick and Duran moves out of range easily.
Duran is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Vale Queiroz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vale Queiroz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vale Queiroz lands a head kick. Duran smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Bo Duran has been cut.
Vale Queiroz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vale Queiroz throws a hook but Duran blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Duran misses the target.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Vale Queiroz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vale Queiroz tests Duran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vale Queiroz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duran.#CL2#
Vale Queiroz closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vale Queiroz.
Duran has a couple of punches blocked by Vale Queiroz.
Duran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vale Queiroz's elbow.
Duran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duran works on Vale Queiroz's body with a couple of short punches.#T4##BC#
Duran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vale Queiroz loads up on a big right hand but Duran slips the punch.
Duran appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vale Queiroz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vale Queiroz scores with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Vale Queiroz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vale Queiroz misses with an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz feints and then cracks Duran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duran down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Vale Queiroz misses with a straight right.
Vale Queiroz throws a body punch but Duran moves out of range. #CL2#
Vale Queiroz moves into the clinch successfully.
Duran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duran.
Duran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vale Queiroz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duran backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran lands with a left to the head.
Vale Queiroz presses Duran against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vale Queiroz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Duran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vale Queiroz misses with a two punch combination.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Vale Queiroz takes a swing at Duran's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Duran was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duran throws a counter high kick but Vale Queiroz was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2#
Duran gets tackled into the cage by Vale Queiroz. Vale Queiroz maintains the clinch.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Duran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vale Queiroz backwards.
Duran blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz pushes Duran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duran 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.#T2#
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duran.
A body shot lands from Duran.
A right hook to the body lands for Vale Queiroz.
Duran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vale Queiroz misses with the head strike.
Duran lands a nice shot to the body.
Vale Queiroz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vale Queiroz misses with the head strike.
Vale Queiroz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Duran backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vale Queiroz.
Duran throws a punch but it's blocked by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Duran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duran prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
A head punch on the inside from Vale Queiroz fails to land.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Duran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duran lands an uppercut.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Duran breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Vale Queiroz misses
and Duran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Vale Queiroz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vale Queiroz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vale Queiroz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duran moves away.
Duran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duran.
A counter left hand to the body from Duran misses its target.
Vale Queiroz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Duran misses the target.#T4#
Duran ducks under a wild hook from Vale Queiroz.
Duran moves out of range of the strikes.
Vale Queiroz jabs Duran to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vale Queiroz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Duran eats them both and turns towards Vale Queiroz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#KD2#
Vale Queiroz drops Duran with a beautiful combination! Duran stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vale Queiroz is looking for the KO!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vale Queiroz lands a high kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Vale Queiroz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Vale Queiroz misses with a head kick.
Duran blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Duran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vale Queiroz scoring well with a low kick there.
Vale Queiroz misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Duran misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Duran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Vale Queiroz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vale Queiroz looks to score with a jab to the body but Duran is just out of range.
Vale Queiroz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duran swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vale Queiroz throws a right hand that Duran ducks under and follows up with a left that Duran also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Duran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick but Duran moves out of range.
Duran feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Duran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Vale Queiroz misses the target. #T2#
Vale Queiroz feints and then cracks Duran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duran down. #CL2#
Vale Queiroz clinches with his opponent.
Duran prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz. #BC#
Duran breaks the clinch.
Vale Queiroz throws a poor cross that misses
and Duran counters with a nice uppercut.
Duran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Duran tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Vale Queiroz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Duran is looking for a counter combo.
Vale Queiroz throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Duran counters with a crisp right hand that drops Vale Queiroz! Duran lets Vale Queiroz back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#That has opened up Erasmo Vale Queiroz's cut even more.
Duran checks the leg kick.
Vale Queiroz misses with an uppercut
and Duran counters with a body kick.
That kick from Vale Queiroz tenderised Duran's leg. Duran is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Vale Queiroz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vale Queiroz wants to clinch but Duran slips to the side#KD#
and Duran counters with a nice right hand that sends Vale Queiroz toppling to the canvas! Vale Queiroz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Duran finish him?!#ROC#Vale Queiroz is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vale Queiroz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Duran counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bo Duran!
Bo Duran retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Bo Duran thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 1152 Drago vs. Bacia
Date: Mar 16, 2025

#R1#
Belmond jabs at Rapheal's body.
Rapheal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Belmond throws a body punch but Rapheal moves out of range.
Rapheal swings widly with a right hand
and Belmond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rapheal on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Belmond lands a body shot.
Rapheal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmond throws a quick inside leg kick.
Belmond thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rapheal if he has to take too many more of those.
Belmond has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Rapheal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Belmond.
A little jabbing left from Rapheal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Belmond looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rapheal is trying to get back to full guard.
Belmond passes the guard and advances to mount!
Belmond prevents Rapheal from getting the reversal.#T2#
Rapheal regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belmond wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rapheal keeps working.
Belmond is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rapheal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rapheal is looking to improve his position.
Belmond wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rapheal keeps working.
Rapheal is looking for a sweep. Belmond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belmond is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Belmond lands a nice short elbow.
Rapheal wants to improve his position but Belmond is controlling well.
Rapheal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belmond is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Belmond is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rapheal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belmond wants to pass to mount but Rapheal is defending the position.
Rapheal felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rapheal is trying to get back to full guard.
Rapheal is looking to control Belmond's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rapheal avoid being mounted?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rapheal tries to get to full guard but Belmond has control of the leg.
Rapheal is not content to let Belmond control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Belmond tries for a takedown but Rapheal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belmond fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The fighters circling - Rapheal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rapheal connects with a body shot.#TD#
Belmond closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rapheal to the mat! Rapheal manages to get full guard.
Belmond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rapheal can do to turn this around?
Belmond wants to control from the top but Rapheal keeps moving.
Rapheal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rapheal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapheal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Belmond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Belmond wants to sweep but no luck.
Rapheal postures up. #SUB2#
Rapheal postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Belmond is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rapheal, into his guard. #REVR#
Rapheal is trying to keep Belmond in close.
Belmond wants to control from the top but Rapheal keeps moving.
Rapheal looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Belmond puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Belmond winds up and cracks Rapheal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rapheal wants to get back to full guard.
Rapheal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Belmond's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Belmond's back!
Rapheal is trying to stick to Belmond's back but Belmond is turning into Rapheal. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rapheal's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Belmond.
Belmond stays in close to Rapheal's body and controls the position.
Rapheal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belmond content to stall in guard here.
Belmond pushes down on Rapheal's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Rapheal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belmond.
Belmond wants to control but Rapheal is keeping him busy.
Belmond works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rapheal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Rapheal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Belmond with shots to the head and body - Rapheal looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Belmond connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rapheal in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Belmond wants to control the pace but Rapheal is squirming around nicely.
Belmond punching from mount but Rapheal doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rapheal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rapheal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rapheal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Belmond raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belmond lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Belmond throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rapheal.
Rapheal throws out a counter right but Belmond avoids it with no problem.
Mark Rapheal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A chopping leg kick lands by Belmond.
Belmond misses with a takedown attempt
and Rapheal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rapheal lands a nice looking kick to the body. Belmond takes a step back to recover.
Belmond misses with an uppercut
and Rapheal counters with a solid body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmond with a jab.
Belmond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rapheal. That did some damage!
Belmond has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Rapheal counters with a crisp right hand that drops Belmond! Rapheal lets Belmond back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Belmond is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Itziar Belmond has been cut.#T1#
Belmond throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rapheal counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Rapheal!
A very excited looking Mark Rapheal made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 1151 Harris vs. Danger IV
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Danger throws a head kick that misses.
Harris swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Danger throws a sloppy head kick
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danger tries to score with a low kick but Harris moves his leg out of the way.
Danger swings widly with a right hand
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harris blocks the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Harris misses its target.
Danny Danger 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.
Danger throws an off balance right hand
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danger misses with a body shot. #T1#
Danger lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Raven Harris has been cut.
Danger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Danger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danger.
Harris was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Danger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danger.
Danger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danger.
Danger misses with a right hand
and Harris counters with a stiff right hand.
Danger looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Harris throwing a counter right hand but Danger manages to avoid it.
Danger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harris has time to react.#T3#
Danger lets loose with a powerful body kick. Harris will feel that in the morning.
Danger moves away from the strike by Harris.
Danger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Danger wants to slow Harris down by chopping away at his legs.
Good shot there by Danger.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Danger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Danger lands a jab to the head.
Danger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harris. That did some damage!
Danger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
Danger throws a head kick that misses
and Harris counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danger throws a chopping leg kick but Harris manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Harris throws a quick counter head kick but Danger was just out of range.
Danger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Danger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raven Harris's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Danger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Harris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris slips a straight right by Danger.
Harris lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Danger looks to land a left hand but Harris moved out of range nicely.
As Danger looks to move away, Harris throws a big counter combo but Danger just gets out of the way.#T1#
Nice body kick there by Danger.
Danger misses with a lunging right hand
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danger takes a kick to the side of the head.
Danger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harris's head.#CUT2#Raven Harris's cut is getting worse.
Harris moves out of range as Danger strikes.#T2##CL#
Harris clinches.
Danger tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
Danger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Harris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Danger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Danger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Danger breaks from the clinch.
Harris 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.
Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Danger.
A little feinted left hand from Harris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harris throws a lazy uppercut
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harris slips under a jab.
Harris throwing a counter right hand but Danger manages to avoid it.#T3#
Danger misses with a body kick.
Harris half committed to a counter leg kick.
Danger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Danger misses with an uppercut
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Danger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harris to score with a decent uppercut.
Danger loads up on a big right hand but Harris slips the punch.
Harris appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Harris throws a right hand that misses
and Danger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danger throws a hook to the side of Harris's head but Harris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harris throwing a counter right hand but Danger manages to avoid it.
Harris dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Danger. That did some damage!
Harris takes one on the button.#CUT2#Raven Harris's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Danger lands a right hook to the body.
Danger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Harris half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Danger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raven Harris's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danger.
It appears Harris was looking to counter with a kick there.
Danger throws a lazy head kick
and Harris counters with a slapping leg kick.
Harris swings widly with a right hand
and Danger counters with a nice uppercut.
Danger tries a low kick but Harris avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger moves out of range of the body kick.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Danger missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danger clobbers Harris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Harris takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Danger as he connects with a hook.
Harris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Danger throws a poor cross that misses
and Harris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
A head kick by Danger misses
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Harris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Danger takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris lands a right hand.
Harris cracks Danger with a nice body shot.
Danger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danger tries to work over Harris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harris putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Danger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
Danger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harris landing knees to the body.
Harris lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Harris. #T3#
Harris digs a right hand underneath Danger's ribcage. Danger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Danger has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
A short left from Harris.
Harris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Danger backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Harris.
Harris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dangers head.
Harris struggles to land a body shot inside as Danger controls his hands.
Harris lands a right hand.
Harris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harris prevents a body shot from Danger.
Raven Harris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Harris.
Harris lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harris.
A hook to the body from Harris.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Danger or not.
Harris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harris lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Danger is rocked!
Harris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Danger backwards.
Danger is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
Danger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Harris.
Harris lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Harris scores with a shoulder strike.
Harris lands a left hand.
Harris lands with a light punch inside.
Harris dips a shoulder and cracks Danger with a mighty uppercut! Danger falls back against the cage and Harris unloads with a barrage of strikes! Danger is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Harris screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raven Harris!
Raven Harris retains his light heavyweight title!
Raven Harris seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1151 Harris vs. Danger IV
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Durling lands with a shot to the body.
Durling ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Durling throws a right hand that misses
and Durling takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Durling misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
A slow jab from Durling misses its intended target.
Ryan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Durling swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ryan counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Nick Durling has been cut.
Durling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Durling misses the body punch
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
Durling throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Ryan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Durling! Ryan lets Durling back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durling misses with a shot to the body
and Ryan counters with a big right hand! Oh Durling is in trouble here! Ryan follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gord Ryan!
Gord Ryan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 400: McIntyre v Puff
Date: Mar 09, 2025

#R1#
McIntyre misses with a looping left.
Puff throws a leg kick but McIntyre sees it coming and moves out of range.
Puff swings away with a body shot that misses
and McIntyre counters with a right hand to the body.
McIntyre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McIntyre quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Puff throws a hook but McIntyre avoids it easily.
McIntyre is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Puff.
Puff looks to score with a jab to the body but McIntyre is just out of range.
Puff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McIntyre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puff misses with a looping right.
McIntyre looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Puff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Puff is looking to score with low kicks.
McIntyre tries to counter by clinching up but Puff breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Puff throws a body punch but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre is looking for a counter combo.
McIntyre ducks under a wild hook from Puff.
McIntyre is looking to counter the offense by Puff and move into the clinch.
Puff misses with a looping left.
Puff swings for the body but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre is looking to counter punch.
Puff throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McIntyre counters with a body kick that stops Puff in his tracks momentarily.
Puff looks winded!
Puff gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McIntyre counters with a thumping low kick.
Puff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McIntyre circles away quickly and effectively.
Puff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McIntyre.
As Puff tries to get set, McIntyre tries to push him back and clinch up but Puff manages to avoid the attempt.
Puff throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and McIntyre holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Puff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McIntyre digs a right hand into Puff's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Puff's gas tank. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McIntyre.
Puff takes a knee to the side of the body.
McIntyre tries a body shot but Puff blocks it.
A short right from McIntyre on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from McIntyre.
Puff takes a shot to the head.
McIntyre connects with a knee to the head.
McIntyre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McIntyre lands with a light punch inside.
McIntyre lands a good knee to the midsection. Puff won't want to take too many of those.
McIntyre lands a knee to the head.
McIntyre pushes Puff back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McIntyre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from McIntyre.
McIntyre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McIntyre lands a body shot.
McIntyre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A knee to the head by McIntyre.
McIntyre with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for McIntyre. #T3#
A right hand to the body from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from McIntyre.
McIntyre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puff is trying to push McIntyre away but McIntyre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McIntyre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McIntyre lands a body punch.
McIntyre has Puff pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Puff is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from McIntyre - that's hurt Puff badly! Oh, another knee lands and Puff is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Puff doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Methodios McIntyre!
A relieved looking Methodios McIntyre thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Powder Puff was interviewed post fight and said 'I can't believe I lost to that little piece of shit. I'm retiring.'.

Event: SMASH: Zahedi vs Tengri
Date: Mar 09, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Zahedi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Zahedi.
Tengri looks winded!
Tengri ducks under a wild hook from Zahedi.
Tengri only half commits to the counter leg kick.#KD#
Zahedi cracks Tengri with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tengri looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Zahedi finish him? #CUT#It looks like Munkh Tengri has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zahedi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danyaal Zahedi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Zahedi cracks Tengri with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zahedi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tengri to stand back up!#CL#
Zahedi clinches with his opponent. #T1##BC2#
Tengri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zahedi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Savate Club in the buildup to the fight.
Zahedi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tengri takes a step back to recover.
Tengri avoids the head kick by Zahedi.
Tengri doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Zahedi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zahedi misses with a punch to the body.
Zahedi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tengri misses with the head strike.
Tengri is trying to break free.
Tengri can't break the clinch.
Tengri avoiding damage as Zahedi throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Zahedi.
Zahedi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zahedi misses with a body punch.
Zahedi tries to throw a body punch but Tengri avoids it by throwing Zahedi back against the cage. #T2#
Zahedi struggles to land a body shot inside as Tengri controls his hands.
Zahedi digs a right hand into Tengri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tengri's gas tank.
Zahedi presses Tengri against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zahedi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tengri backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zahedi.
A body shot lands from Zahedi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zahedi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zahedi struggles to land a body shot inside as Tengri controls his hands.
Tengri is trying to break the clinch but Zahedi is controlling him.
Zahedi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zahedi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tengri's elbow.
A hook to the body from Zahedi.
Zahedi can't find room to land a body shot as Tengri controls the action.
Zahedi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zahedi can't find room to land a body shot as Tengri controls the action.
Zahedi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zahedi tries to work over Tengri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tengri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Zahedi.
Zahedi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tengri's elbow. #T3#
Zahedi digs a right hand into Tengri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tengri's gas tank.
Tengri prevents a body shot from Zahedi.
Zahedi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tengri blocks a body shot from Zahedi.
Zahedi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tengris head.
Zahedi pushes Tengri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tengri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zahedi scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Zahedi as the two fighters clinch.
Zahedi scores with a hook to the body.
Zahedi tries to throw a body punch but Tengri avoids it by throwing Zahedi back against the cage.
Zahedi cracks Tengri with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zahedi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tengri managing to block the knees to the body from Zahedi.
Zahedi struggles to land a body shot inside as Tengri controls his hands.
Zahedi landing knees to the body.
Zahedi lands a shot to the body.
Zahedi scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short body shot lands from Zahedi as the two fighters clinch.
Zahedi lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Zahedi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tengri prevents a body shot from Zahedi.
A nice left hand lands by Zahedi.
A body shot lands from Zahedi.
Zahedi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zahedi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tengri wants to break free but Zahedi has control.
Zahedi lands with a short shot to the head.
Zahedi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tengri.
Zahedi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zahedi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tengri is defending well for now.
Tengri is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zahedi lands a hook that snaps the head of Tengri backwards.
Tengri throws a punch but it's blocked by Zahedi.
Zahedi is working Tengri over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zahedi tries to work over Tengri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zahedi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Zahedi.
Zahedi misses with a knee strike.
Zahedi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danyaal Zahedi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Munkh Tengri's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zahedi lands a jab to Tengri's midsection.
Zahedi connects with a leg kick.
Zahedi throws a right hand that misses
and Tengri counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tengri moves away from the strike by Zahedi.
Tengri now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Zahedi finds it's target.
Zahedi misses with a jab to the body
and Tengri counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Zahedi throws a poor cross that misses
and Tengri counters with a nice body shot.
Zahedi throws a front kick that sends Tengri stumbling back into the cage.
Tengri is breathing heavily.
Zahedi jabs at Tengri's body.#KD#
Zahedi cracks Tengri with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tengri looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Zahedi finish him? #ROC#Tengri is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zahedi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tengri follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T2#
Zahedi misses with a hook.
Zahedi moves in looking to clinch but Tengri pushes him off.#KD#
Zahedi sends Tengri crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zahedi is motioning to the referee to let Tengri up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Zahedi misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Tengri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zahedi throws a jab but it's blocked by Tengri.
Tengri appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#KD#
Zahedi cracks Tengri with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tengri looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Zahedi finish him?
Tengri is still on wobbly legs! Can Zahedi finish him?#T3#
Tengri drops his hands momentarily. Zahedi doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Tengri staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Tengri doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danyaal Zahedi!
Danyaal Zahedi retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Danyaal Zahedi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 399: LaFleur v Chapo
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Barbosa misses with a lunging right hand
and Burgess counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barbosa cracks Burgess with an open hand slap.
Burgess takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burgess misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Barbosa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barbosa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burgess counters with a body kick.
Barbosa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Burgess.#CUT2#It looks like Axton Burgess has been cut.
Barbosa misses with a jab to the body
and Burgess counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Junior Barbosa has been cut.
Burgess scores with a kick to the body.
Barbosa looks winded!
Burgess works Barbosa's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burgess scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burgess lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Barbosa misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Burgess counters with a nice right hand that sends Barbosa toppling to the canvas! Barbosa scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Burgess finish him?!#ROC#Barbosa is rocked!#T1#
A head kick by Burgess - that's a beauty! Barbosa is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Burgess can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Axton Burgess!
Axton Burgess thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 399: LaFleur v Chapo
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Chapo scores with a head kick. LaFleur tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Jean Phillipe LaFleur has been cut.
Chapo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chapo misses with a combination
and LaFleur counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like EL Chapo has been cut.
LaFleur gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chapo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chapo swings widly with a right hand
and LaFleur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chapo throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and LaFleur moves into the clinch.#T1#
LaFleur tries a body shot but Chapo blocks it.
LaFleur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Chapo.
A head punch on the inside from LaFleur fails to land.
Chapo throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from LaFleur.
LaFleur struggles to land a body shot inside as Chapo controls his hands.
LaFleur working aggressively here.
Chapo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
LaFleur throws a punch but it's blocked by Chapo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LaFleur.
A nice left hand lands by LaFleur.
LaFleur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chapo misses with a body punch.
LaFleur lands with a light punch inside.
LaFleur throws a head punch that misses.
Chapo tries to break free but LaFleur pushes him back against the cage.
LaFleur is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chapo looks winded!
LaFleur looking to throw knees to the head but Chapo is blocking nicely.
LaFleur goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
LaFleur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chapo blocking some punches.
LaFleur lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up EL Chapo's cut even more.
Chapo scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Chapo manages to break the clinch.
Chapo tries a head kick but it misses.
LaFleur tries to counter by clinching up but Chapo breaks away and moves out of range.
Chapo moves out of range of the strikes.
Chapo misses with a hook.
LaFleur ducks under a wild hook from Chapo.
Chapo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chapo throws an off balance right hand
and LaFleur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
A punch combination from Chapo misses.
An attempted straight right counter from LaFleur misses the target.
LaFleur blocks a head kick by Chapo.
LaFleur went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chapo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Chapo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Chapo tries to get set, LaFleur tries to push him back and clinch up but Chapo manages to avoid the attempt.
Chapo throws a jab but it's blocked by LaFleur.
Chapo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've been told by LaFleur's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chapo misses with a combination
and LaFleur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Chapo.
An attempted straight right counter from LaFleur misses the target.
A head kick by Chapo misses
and LaFleur counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
LaFleur slips a jab from Chapo.
LaFleur swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chapo misses with a hook
and LaFleur counters with a left to the body.
Chapo misses with a lunging right hand
and LaFleur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chapo misses with a body punch
and LaFleur counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Phillipe LaFleur dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
LaFleur misses with an uppercut
and Chapo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
LaFleur throws a lazy uppercut
and Chapo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LaFleur checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chapo throws a head kick that misses
and LaFleur counters with a right hand to the body.
LaFleur blocks a jab.
It looked like LaFleur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapo connects with an inside leg kick.
Chapo falls off balance throwing a combination
and LaFleur counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Chapo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and LaFleur counters by clinching up.
LaFleur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chapo is trying to break the clinch but LaFleur is controlling him.
LaFleur pushes Chapo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
LaFleur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, LaFleur scores with a nice short uppercut.
LaFleur swings wildly with an uppercut but Chapo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from LaFleur - that landed with a thud.
Chapo is breathing heavily.
Chapo takes a shot to the head.
LaFleur using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
LaFleur lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chapo takes a knee to the side of the body.
LaFleur with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaFleur cracks Chapo with a nice body shot.
Chapo takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#The cut above EL Chapo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2#
LaFleur works on Chapo's body with a couple of short punches.
LaFleur unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chapo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Still in the clinch, LaFleur scores with a nice short uppercut.
LaFleur landing knees to the body.
LaFleur unloads a knee to the mid-section.
LaFleur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chapo can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from LaFleur.
LaFleur lands with a right to the head.
Jean Phillipe LaFleur has scored more points in the clinch so far.
LaFleur scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chapo is trying to break free.
Chapo wants to break free but LaFleur has control.
LaFleur crunches a lovely knee into Chapo's ribcage.
LaFleur lands a hook that snaps the head of Chapo backwards.
LaFleur lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chapo.
Knees to the body from LaFleur.
LaFleur pushes Chapo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
LaFleur works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
LaFleur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chapo backwards.
A body shot lands from LaFleur.
A body shot lands from LaFleur. #T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. LaFleur obliges.
A shot in the inside from LaFleur.
LaFleur lands a knee to the head. #ROC#Chapo is rocked!#CUT#EL Chapo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
LaFleur lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chapo is still on wobbly legs! Can LaFleur finish him?
LaFleur lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chapo backwards.
LaFleur lands a body punch.
LaFleur unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Chapo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but LaFleur is unloading with more strikes now! Chapo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Phillipe LaFleur!
A relieved looking Jean Phillipe LaFleur thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 1149 Crispian vs. Crenshaw
Date: Mar 02, 2025

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Obama keeps the fight on the outside.
Obama is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose misses with a kick to the body
enabling Obama to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Thomas Rose has been cut.#T1#
Rose darts in trying to clinch
and Obama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Obama walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rose misses with a head kick.
Obama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rose fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Obama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rose.
A countering left hand to the body from Obama misses.#T3#
Rose looks to clinch
and Obama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rose throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Obama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Obama moves out of range of the strikes.
Obama was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Obama thinks about the counter body kick.
Thomas Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Rose thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Obama if he has to take too many more of those.
Rose misses with a head kick.
Obama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Obama is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tom Obama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Rose's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Rose tries to clinch up
and Obama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Thomas Rose's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama circles away from the clinch attempt
and Obama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Rose fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Obama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rose lands with a kick to the temple. Obama shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Obama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rose tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Obama counters with a straight right hand.
Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but Obama is just out of range.
A nice side step and Obama releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Rose clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Obama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Obama breaks from the clinch.
Rose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Obama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Obama throws a fast counter high kick but Rose manages to duck under it in time.#CL#
Rose rushes Obama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Obama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rose wants to clinch up but Obama keeps it at a distance.
Obama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Rose wants to clinch.
Obama was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tom Obama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Thomas Rose's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Rose darts in trying to clinch
and Obama counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Rose misses its intended target.
Obama is trying to counter with his kicks.
Obama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Rose tries to clinch up but Obama circles away and keeps his distance.
Obama counters with a body kick.#CL#
Rose rushes Obama and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rose. #BC2#
Obama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rose wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Rose moves to clinch but Obama breaks away
letting Obama counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Thomas Rose's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rose is looking to wear down Obama with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rose is looking to clinch but Obama is avoiding it.
And Obama responds with a good body kick, but Rose manages to step out the way in time.#T3#
Obama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Obama throws out a counter right but Rose avoids it with no problem.
Obama blocks a head kick by Rose.
Obama looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tom Obama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rose darts in trying to clinch
and Obama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rose swings away with a body shot that misses
and Obama counters with a nice leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Rose closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Obama really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Rose's cut.
That's time! Rose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Obama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rose backing away here, and Obama unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Obama steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Obama circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rose takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
Rose rushes Obama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rose using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Obama is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rose is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rose landing knees to the head.
Rose is leaning against Obama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rose is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rose lands a good knee to the midsection. Obama won't want to take too many of those.
Rose unloads a knee to the mid-section. Obama lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rose lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Rose digs a right hand underneath Obama's ribcage. Obama let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rose landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Obama's elbow.
Rose lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Obama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Obama swats away the attempt to clinch by Rose.
It seemed like Obama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rose is looking to clinch but Obama is avoiding it.
Rose backing away here, and Obama unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
Rose misses with a head kick.
Obama counters with a body kick.
Obama keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obama! But no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Obama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Obama only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Rose had his way with Tom Obama in that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Rose's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Rose tries to clinch up.
Obama is looking for the big counter here.
Thomas Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the liver by Rose. Beautiful body shot.
Rose wants to clinch
and Obama counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose moves in looking to clinch but Obama pushes him off.
Obama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the body from Rose misses
and Obama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rose stuns Obama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rose tries to clinch but Obama moves out of range.
Obama follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rose tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Obama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Jeez, Thomas Rose's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T3#
Rose tries to clinch up
and Obama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL#
Rose moves into the clinch.
Obama is trying to break the clinch but Rose has him pressed against the cage.
Obama is looking to break free of the clinch but Rose has double underhooks.
Obama wants to get back to striking at distance but Rose won't allow it.
Rose lands a body punch.
Obama is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rose putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Obama in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thomas Rose has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rose with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rose creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Rose.
Our sources have told us that Rose has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Rose.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:48
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tom Obama!
Our winner, Tom Obama, 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: SYN 1149 Crispian vs. Crenshaw
Date: Mar 02, 2025

#R1#
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stankovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Stankovic misses.
Stankovic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stankovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stankovic moves out of range as Hunter strikes.
A little jabbing left from Stankovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Hunter misses the target.
Stankovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stankovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Hunter scores with a nice right hand.
Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Stankovic.
A little feinted left hand from Hunter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stankovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Hunter misses the target.
Stankovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunter.
The fighters circling - Stankovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Stankovic misses the target.
Hunter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Stankovic misses its intended target.
Hunter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Hunter tries to clinch there but Stankovic circles away.
Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stankovic throws a right hand that misses
and Hunter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stankovic scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Stankovic gets tackled into the cage by Hunter. Hunter maintains the clinch.
Hunter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land. #T3#
Stankovic takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Hunter on the inside. #BC2#
Stankovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stankovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Stankovic is rocked!
Hunter drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Stankovic's head, knocking him out cold! Hunter is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Hunter!
Paul Hunter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C397: Duran vs Hogg
Date: Mar 02, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A jab from Duran misses.
And Hogg tries to counter it with a takedown but Duran pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Duran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duran looks to land a left hand but Hogg moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran loads up on a big right hand but Hogg slips the punch.
Duran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Duran throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Hogg counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Duran sneaks back into half guard.
Hogg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hogg working the head and body with strikes.
Hogg prevents Duran from improving his position.
Hogg is keen to just control but Duran is a slippery customer.
Hogg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hogg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hogg slips a nice elbow through Duran's hands, connecting with Duran's forehead.
Hogg throwing shots but Duran is blocking nicely.
Hogg thows a huge punch but Duran dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Duran is refusing to be controlled, as Hogg sits in half guard.
Duran wants to get back to full guard.
Hogg thows a huge punch but Duran dodges it nicely.
Hogg throwing shots but Duran is blocking nicely.
Hogg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Duran regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hogg.
Hogg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Duran manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hogg manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Hogg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3##SUB2#
Hogg looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hogg looks to land a strike but Duran avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hogg is in close to Duran's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hogg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hogg postures up in Duran's guard and throws a big left but Duran blocks it.
Hogg postures up in Duran's guard and throws a big left but Duran blocks it.
Hogg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Duran's guard.
Hogg controlling the pace. #T4#
Hogg lands strikes from half guard.
Duran is pressing down on Hogg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hogg trying to control but Duran is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogg postures up in Duran's guard and throws a big left but Duran blocks it.
Duran bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hogg's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Hogg has his foot on Duran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duran works his way back into a safe position though.
Hogg wants to control but Duran passes easily into half guard.
Hogg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duran's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duran's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duran staying busy and making it hard for Hogg to control.
Hogg is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Hogg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Duran looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hogg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Duran finds it's way round the side to connect with Hogg's head. #CUT#It looks like Johnny Hogg has been cut.
Duran throws a hook to the side of Hogg's head but Hogg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg slips under a jab.
Hogg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Duran misses.
Hogg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Hogg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duran throws out the jab.
Hogg with the counter takedown but Duran avoids it easily.
Duran missing with a left hand there. Hogg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hogg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duran.
Duran punishes Hogg's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Duran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hogg.
Hogg blocks a jab.
Hogg feints the counter takedown.
Duran misses with an uppercut.
Hogg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Duran misses with an uppercut.
Hogg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
A solid body kick from Duran.
Duran punishes Hogg's body with a nice straight punch.
Duran misses with an uppercut. Hogg saw that one coming.
Bo Duran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hogg moves away.
Hogg feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Duran throws a big shot that misses.
Hogg with the counter takedown but Duran avoids it easily.
Hogg staying out of range there.
Hogg slips under a jab from Duran.
And Hogg tries to counter it with a takedown but Duran pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duran misses with a hook. Hogg ducked under it nicely.
Hogg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Duran dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Hogg's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Hogg takes one on the button.
Duran cracks Hogg with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Hogg falls to his knees and Duran doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Duran!
Bo Duran retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Bo Duran thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Johnny Hogg spoke after the fight, saying 'What can I say, I have work to do.'.

Event: SYN 1147 Inhanamoto vs. Bomber
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Fedetenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Darkins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Fedetenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Darkins misses with a left hand
letting Fedetenko counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Darrell Darkins has been cut.
Darkins swings widly with a right hand
and Fedetenko counters with a nice body shot.
Darrell Darkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Fedetenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Darkins tries for a takedown but Fedetenko circles away easily#KD#
and Fedetenko counters with a crisp right hand that drops Darkins! Fedetenko lets Darkins back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
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!
Darkins works Fedetenko's body with a nice hook.
Darkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Fedetenko staying out of range there.
Fedetenko is looking to counter punch.
Darkins misses with a left hand
and Fedetenko counters with a huge left! Darkins is in big trouble! He's backing up but Fedetenko isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Darkins from any more damage. A dominating finish by Fedetenko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladamir Fedetenko!
An out of breath Vladamir Fedetenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 26
Date: Feb 26, 2025

#R1#
Paramount throws a body shot but no joy.
Chelsey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chelsey looks to throw the jab but Paramount is out of range.
Paramount looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chelsey moves out of range as Paramount strikes.
Chelsey tries to counter by clinching up but Paramount breaks away and moves out of range.
Chelsey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Errol Paramount has been cut.
Chelsey checks a leg kick.
Paramount connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Paramount lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paramount throws a body punch but Chelsey moves out of range.
Paramount's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Paramount duly obliges.
Nice defenses there by Chelsey.
Paramount wants to land a leg kick but Chelsey is out of range. #T1#
Paramount throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Chelsey counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Paramount lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chelsey struggles to land a body shot inside as Paramount controls his hands.
Chelsey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chelsey misses with a punch on the inside.
Chelsey tries to throw a body punch but Paramount avoids it by throwing Chelsey back against the cage.
Chelsey cracks Paramount with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Chelsey.
Chelsey lands a shoulder strike.
Chelsey struggles to land a body shot inside as Paramount controls his hands.
Chelsey lands with a light punch inside.
Chelsey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chelsey.
Chelsey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paramount.
Chelsey misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Paramount on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paramount is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chelsey is keeping busy.#T2#
Chelsey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chelsey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paramount.
Chelsey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chelsey working aggressively here.
Paramount blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paramount scores with a shoulder strike.
Chelsey tries a body shot but Paramount blocks it.
Chelsey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paramount's efforts to push away.
Paramount tries to throw a body punch but Chelsey avoids it by throwing Paramount back against the cage.
Paramount blocks a body shot from Chelsey.
Chelsey throws a punch but it's blocked by Paramount.
Paramount can't find room to land a body shot as Chelsey controls the action.
Paramount misses with a punch to the body.
Chelsey presses Paramount against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chelsey.
Chelsey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paramount backwards. #T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Paramount wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chelsey has him pressed against the cage.
Chelsey lands with a right to the head.
Chelsey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paramount backwards.
Chelsey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chelsey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chelsey has a couple of punches blocked by Paramount.
Chelsey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chelsey scores with a shot to the side of Paramount's head.
Chelsey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chelsey lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Chelsey.
Chelsey lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Chelsey.
Paramount looks winded!
Paramount is looking to break free of the clinch but Chelsey has double underhooks.
Chelsey swings wildly with an uppercut but Paramount uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chelsey scores with a shot to the side of Paramount's head. #T4#
Chelsey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paramount backwards.
Paramount swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chelsey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paramount takes a shot to the head.
Paramount is looking to break free of the clinch but Chelsey has double underhooks.
Chelsey lands a nice uppercut.
Chelsey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chelsey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paramount backwards.
Paramount has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chelsey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chelsey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chelsey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chelsey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paramounts head.
Chelsey lands a body punch.
Chelsey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chelsey scores with a shot to the side of Paramount's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chelsey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cyrus Chelsey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Errol Paramount's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Chelsey moves into range and clinches up with Paramount.
Paramount misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chelsey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chelsey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paramount backwards.
Good body shot from Chelsey.
Chelsey is leaning against Paramount and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chelsey lands a body punch.
Paramount's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cyrus Chelsey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Paramount takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Paramount is rocked!
Chelsey digs a right hand underneath Paramount's ribcage. Paramount let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chelsey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paramount is still on wobbly legs! Can Chelsey finish him?
Chelsey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paramount backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paramount is trying to force a seperation but Chelsey has the dominant position.
Chelsey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Paramount is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chelsey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paramount seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Chelsey drops Paramount onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Paramount is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Chelsey lands a big right hand that drops Paramount! The killer instinct kicks in and Chelsey finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Chelsey!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyrus Chelsey!
During a confident post fight interview, Cyrus Chelsey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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