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Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Rocksaw     
Date:   Mar 24, 2024
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Handler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Forza was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Handler is looking to land body kicks.
Handler misses with a body punch
and Forza counters with an inside leg kick.
Jacob Handler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Forza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Forza walks into a left hand.
Handler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Forza's hands.
Forza throws out a loose jab but Handler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Handler looks for a takedown but Forza sprawls well.
Handler throws a jab when Forza was well out of range.#CL#
Handler pushes Forza up against the cage in a clinch.
Forza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Handler scores with a hook to the body.#TD#
Handler gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T1#
Handler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Forza won't allow Handler to pass to mount.
Handler 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.
Forza trying to control but Handler postures up.
Handler wants to pass to mount but Forza is defending the position.
Forza wants to get back to full guard.
Handler lands with a punch from half guard.
Handler wants to pass to mount but Forza is defending the position.
Forza is trying to maintain the position but Handler is very close to passing his half guard.
Forza is trying to get back to full guard.
Handler wants to control but Forza is keeping him busy.
Forza tries to get to full guard but Handler has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Forza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Handler is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Forza tries to get to full guard but Handler has control of the leg.
Handler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Handler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Forza wants to improve his position but Handler is controlling well.
Handler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Forza 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.
Forza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Handler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Forza keeps working.
Forza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Handler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Handler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Forza trying to control here.
Handler moves into full mount! Forza won't be happy about that!
Handler punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handler landing strikes from the mount.
Handler putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T4#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Handler cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Forza is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Handler is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Forza can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Handler goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Forza turns into him and now he's in Handler's guard.
Handler 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.
Forza 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.
Handler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Handler dominated that round.
That's time! Handler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Handler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Handler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Forza.
Handler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Handler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Handler misses with the body kick
and Forza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Forza misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Handler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Forza lands a nice shot to the body.
Handler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Forza on the side of the head.
Forza walks into a straight right hand from Handler.#CUT#It looks like Raimundo Forza has been cut.
Handler misses with a takedown attempt - Forza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Forza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Forza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Handler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Forza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Handler stuns Forza with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Forza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Handler. That did some damage!#T1#
Handler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Forza has time to react.
Forza looks to score with a jab to the body but Handler is just out of range.
It looked like Handler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Handler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice jab there from Handler. #CL#
Handler has closed the distance and engaged Forza in a clinch.
Handler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Forza can do to turn this around?
Handler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Forza after a bit of a struggle.
Handler misses with a punch on the inside.
Handler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Handler blocks a body shot from Forza.
Handler scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Handler has picked Forza up - he's going for a ride! Handler dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Handler is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handler raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2#
Handler working Forza over with strikes here.
Handler with a couple of short strikes.
Handler lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC#Forza is rocked!
Forza is looking to get to half guard.
Forza is still in real trouble! Can Handler finish him?#SUB#
Handler looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Forza seems to have recovered his senses.
Handler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Handler putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Handler postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Forza bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Handler and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Handler!
An out of breath Jacob Handler thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DMMA 304 Tyler vs Zhdanov     
Date:   Mar 24, 2024
#R1#
Bison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rengazi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bison shoots in but Rengazi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rengazi stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raging Bison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bison tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rengazi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bison somewhat.#CL#
Bison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Bison is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rengazi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bison to the mat. Bison regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bison wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rengazi manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Rengazi seems to be working for a kimura but Bison defends the submission attempt.
Bison tries to roll over but Rengazi keeps him under control.
Bison trying to hold on to Rengazi's head to control him but Rengazi postures up. #T1#
Rengazi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rengazi on the ground.#SUB2#
Rengazi looking for a guillotine from mount but Bison is having none of it.
Bison is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Rengazi wants to finish this one by submission but Bison is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rengazi.
Rengazi wants to control the pace but Bison is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Rengazi looking for a guillotine from mount but Bison is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bison really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Rengazi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Bison tries to hold on but Rengazi pushes him away.
Bison is working to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Rengazi goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bison is on top in guard.
Bison passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rengazi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Bison is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rengazi moves into full guard.
Bison passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Faizul Rengazi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rengazi 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 9:10
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 9:10
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Faizul Rengazi!

 

Event: MILF 38     
Date:   Mar 24, 2024
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Griffith.
Noda needs to keep his hands up - Griffith had a free shot at his head there.
Griffith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Griffith throws a jab but it's blocked by Noda.
Griffith misses with a hook
and Noda counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Griffith jabs Noda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Griffith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Noda momentarily.
Griffith swings widly with a right hand
and Noda counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Dominic Griffith has been cut.#KD#
Noda cracks Griffith with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Griffith looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Noda finish him? #ROC#Griffith is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noda fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Griffith square on the jaw! Damn, Griffith is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yoshiaki Noda!

 

Event: GAMMA#1049 Robson v Tai     
Date:   Mar 23, 2024
#R1#
Yu Tai misses with a looping right.
Robson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Robson.
Yu Tai lands a slapping body shot.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson throws a leg kick but Yu Tai checks it.
Yu Tai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robson.
We've been told by Robson's head coaches at Team Grunt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Robson lands with a good body shot.
Yu Tai 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.
Robson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Robson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yu Tai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Robson with a nice calf kick.
Robson avoids a kick to the body.
Robson misses with a leg kick
and Yu Tai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robson slips under a jab from Yu Tai.#T1#
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yu Tai moves away.
Robson scores with a hook.
Robson slips under a jab.
Yu Tai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yu Tai throws a sloppy head kick and Robson moves out of range easily.
Yu Tai throws a wild body kick that Robson sees coming a mile off.
Yu Tai throws a good cross that connects.
Robson misses with a body shot.
Yu Tai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robson lands a nice shot that snaps Yu Tai's head back.
Yu Tai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robson.
Robson throws a leg kick
enabling Yu Tai to counter with a crisp jab.
Robson throws a body shot but no joy.
Robson tries a low kick but Yu Tai avoids it.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yu Tai was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
Yu Tai replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Robson blocks it well.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yu Tai was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.#T2#
Robson looks to throw a body kick
and Yu Tai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Robson finds it's way through Yu Tai's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Robson.
Robson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yu Tai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Robson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yu Tai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robson with a body shot.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai counters with a body kick.
Robson throws a leg kick but Yu Tai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yu Tai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Robson misses the shot to the body.
Robson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Robson tries a low kick but Yu Tai avoids it.
Robson lands with a shot to the body.
Yu Tai checks a leg kick.
Yu Tai flicks out a counter leg kick but Robson steps away.
Yu Tai scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Robson misses with a body shot
and Yu Tai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yu Tai staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yu Tai! But no joy.
A clash of legs there as Yu Tai blocks the low kick.
Yu Tai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Yu Tai moves into range and clinches up with Robson.
Yu Tai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yu Tai gets through Robson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Yu Tai as the two fighters clinch.
Yu Tai misses with a body punch.
Yu Tai blocks a body shot from Robson.
Yu Tai blocks an uppercut.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robson blocking some punches.
Robson scores with a shot to the side of Yu Tai's head.
Yu Tai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yu Tai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yu Tai misses with some punches. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yu Tai has a couple of punches blocked by Robson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robson.
Yu Tai struggles to land a body shot inside as Robson controls his hands.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Yu Tai - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robson.
A shot in the inside from Yu Tai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robson.
Yu Tai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Robson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Robson lands with a light punch inside.
Yu Tai lands a right hand.
Robson misses with some punches.
A short right from Yu Tai.
A right hand to the body from Yu Tai.
Robson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yu Tai backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yu Tai struggles to land a body shot inside as Robson controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Oliver Robson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Yu Tai instigates a clinch.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yu Tai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yu Tai struggles to land a body shot inside as Robson controls his hands.
Yu Tai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yu Tai lands with a right to the head.
Yu Tai tries to work over Robson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yu Tai misses with some punches.
Yu Tai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robson blocking some punches.
Yu Tai prevents a body shot from Robson.
Robson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yu Tai can't find room to land a body shot as Robson controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robson lands with a short shot to the head.
Robson tries to work over Yu Tai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yu Tai backwards.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Robson misses with some punches.
Yu Tai lands a body shot.
Robson lands a hook that snaps the head of Yu Tai backwards.
Tam Yu Tai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Robson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yu Tai backwards.
Yu Tai misses with a punch on the inside.
Yu Tai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yu Tai blocks an uppercut.
Robson lands with a left to the head.
Robson works on Yu Tai's body with a couple of short punches.
Robson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yu Tai or not.
Robson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yu Tai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yu Tai tries to throw a body punch but Robson avoids it by throwing Yu Tai back against the cage.
Yu Tai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Robson.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yu Tai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yu Tai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yu Tai misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Robson blocks a body shot from Yu Tai.
Robson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robson digs a right hand underneath Yu Tai's ribcage. Yu Tai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yu Tai has a couple of punches blocked by Robson.
Yu Tai blocks an uppercut.
Yu Tai swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson throws a punch but it's blocked by Yu Tai.
A right hand to the body from Robson.
Robson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yu Tai.
Robson lands a hook that snaps the head of Yu Tai backwards.
Robson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yu Tai misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Robson.
Yu Tai misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robson.
Robson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Robson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Yu Tai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robson blocks a body shot from Yu Tai.
Robson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Yu Tai misses with some punches.
Robson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yu Tai.
Yu Tai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai tries to work over Robson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yu Tai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robson lands an uppercut.
Robson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yu Tai backwards.
Robson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robson working aggressively here.
Yu Tai blocks a body shot from Robson. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Robson.
Yu Tai misses with some punches.
Robson misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Yu Tai.
Robson tries to work over Yu Tai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Yu Tai.
A head punch on the inside from Yu Tai fails to land.
Robson blocks an uppercut.
Yu Tai working aggressively here.
Yu Tai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robson swings wildly with an uppercut but Yu Tai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yu Tai takes a shot to the head.
Yu Tai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Yu Tai.
Yu Tai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robsons head.
Nice body punch from Yu Tai - that landed with a thud.
Robson scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Yu Tai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Yu Tai catches Robson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Robson scores with a leg kick.
Yu Tai throws a leg kick but Robson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Robson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Yu Tai just manages to avoid it.
Robson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Robson.
A big left from Yu Tai misses.
Robson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Yu Tai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yu Tai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Yu Tai as he checks the leg kick.
Robson lands with a hook. Yu Tai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yu Tai checks a leg kick.
Robson connects with a nice looking jab.
Yu Tai lands with a cross. #T1#
Robson is looking to score with low kicks.
Yu Tai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Robson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A low kick from Robson is predictable there
and Yu Tai counters with a nice uppercut.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Robson misses with a low kick as Yu Tai jumps back.
Robson throws a shot to the body.
Yu Tai misses with a body shot.
Yu Tai throws an overhand right that lands on Robson's shoulder, as Robson tries to avoid the shot.
Yu Tai looks to score with a jab to the body but Robson is just out of range.
Robson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Robson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Robson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Robson misses with a lunging right hand
and Yu Tai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yu Tai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Robson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yu Tai.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Yu Tai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yu Tai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yu Tai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Robson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Robson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Robson takes a swing at Yu Tai's ribcage but misses.
Robson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body kick from Yu Tai.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Robson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Yu Tai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robson slips a jab from Yu Tai.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yu Tai.
Yu Tai throws an overhand right that lands on Robson's shoulder, as Robson tries to avoid the shot.
Robson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yu Tai lands a leg kick that knocks Robson off balance momentarily.
Yu Tai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yu Tai thuds a left hand into Robson's body.
Robson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yu Tai counters with a nice uppercut.
Oliver Robson is winning the standup battle so far.
Yu Tai just misses with a punch to the body.
Robson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Robson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yu Tai throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Yu Tai throws a lazy right hand but Robson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yu Tai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big left from Robson misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yu Tai throws out a loose jab but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson thuds a left hand into Yu Tai's body.
Robson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yu Tai counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Yu Tai clinches with his opponent.
Robson misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yu Tai.
Yu Tai misses with the head strike.
Yu Tai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robson blocks a body shot from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Tam Yu Tai just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
A bone on bone clash there as Yu Tai blocks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Yu Tai - just one landing.
A slow jab from Yu Tai misses its intended target.
Robson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yu Tai backs up against the cage.
Robson tests Yu Tai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Robson moves out of range as Yu Tai strikes.
Robson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu Tai throws a shot from downtown. Robson moves away and avoids it.
Robson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Robson sizes up Yu Tai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Robson throws a leg kick but Yu Tai sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Yu Tai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
A little jabbing left from Yu Tai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Robson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yu Tai's sensitive parts.
Yu Tai throws a body punch but Robson moves out of range.
Robson throws a body punch but Yu Tai moves out of range.
Robson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Robson throws a nice looking combination but Yu Tai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yu Tai replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Robson blocks it well.
Robson misses with a body shot.
Robson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Robson throws a leg kick but Yu Tai checks it.
Robson misses with an uppercut
and Yu Tai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yu Tai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Robson motions for Yu Tai to come forward. Robson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Yu Tai slips a straight right by Robson.
Yu Tai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Robson misses the shot to the body.
Robson misses with an uppercut
and Yu Tai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robson thinking.
Yu Tai tests Robson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robson cracks Yu Tai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yu Tai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Robson.
A nice leg kick from Yu Tai, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robson throws a leg kick that misses.
Robson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yu Tai.
Robson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yu Tai. #T3#
Robson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yu Tai's hands.
Robson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A low kick from Robson misses
and Yu Tai counters with a nice uppercut.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Yu Tai blocks the low kick.
Yu Tai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robson.
Yu Tai replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Robson blocks it well.
Robson takes a swing at Yu Tai's ribcage but misses.
Robson walks into a left hand.
Yu Tai throws the left hand but Robson avoids the punch easily.
Robson misses with a leg kick.
Yu Tai throws a body shot but no joy.
Yu Tai avoids the body shot from Robson.
Yu Tai checks a low kick from Robson.#T4#
Robson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Robson misses the target.
Yu Tai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Robson avoids the body shot from Yu Tai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Yu Tai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yu Tai.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Robson throws a leg kick but Yu Tai checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Yu Tai misses.
Robson is looking to wear down Yu Tai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Robson takes a swing at Yu Tai's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yu Tai staying out of range there.
Yu Tai throws a quick inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Yu Tai blocks the low kick.
Yu Tai just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson had his way with Tam Yu Tai in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
A decent looking cross lands there for Robson.
Yu Tai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robson.
Robson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yu Tai counters with a body kick.
Robson lands with a nice body punch.
Robson cracks Yu Tai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Robson lands a right hook to the body.
Robson lands an overhand right.
Yu Tai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yu Tai throws a lazy right hand but Robson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson misses with a wild combination.
Yu Tai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yu Tai looks to throw the jab but Robson is out of range.
Robson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yu Tai back to the cage. Robson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T1#
Yu Tai misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Robson throws a jab but it's blocked by Yu Tai.
Yu Tai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robson with a body shot.
Robson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yu Tai is out of range.
Robson misses with a hook
letting Yu Tai counter with a right hand.
Yu Tai misses with a shot to the body
and Robson counters with a nice body shot.
Robson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Robson looks to throw the jab but Yu Tai is out of range.
A low kick from Robson is predictable there
and Yu Tai counters with a solid body kick.
Yu Tai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Robson. Robson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Robson punishes Yu Tai's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Robson.
Robson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Robson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yu Tai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
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!
Yu Tai fakes the leg kick and cracks Robson in the body.
Tam Yu Tai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yu Tai counters with a good low kick that Robson was not able to check.
Yu Tai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Yu Tai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Yu Tai throws a head kick but Robson moves out of range.
Robson throws a jab when Yu Tai was well out of range.
Yu Tai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Robson is out of range.
Yu Tai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Robson throws a jab but it's blocked by Yu Tai.
Robson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yu Tai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T3#
Robson moves out of range of the body kick.
Robson is looking to chop away at Yu Tai's legs.
Robson walks into a jab.
A low kick lands for Robson.
A big left from Yu Tai misses.
Robson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Robson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robson misses with the combination.
Robson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robson connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Robson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slow jab from Yu Tai misses its intended target.
Robson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Robson lands a right hook to the body.
Yu Tai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Robson.
Oliver Robson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Robson connects with a body shot that sends Yu Tai's belly button to the back.
Robson lands with a shot to the body.
Robson lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Yu Tai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Robson!

Oliver Robson retains his welterweight title!
Oliver Robson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Silver     
Date:   Mar 23, 2024
#R1#
Cheese on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lutang. Lutang obviously looking to wear him down.
Lutang misses with a right hand
and Cheese makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lutang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lutang cracks Cheese with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lutang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cheese was well out of range. Poor timing from Lutang.
Lutang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cheese counters with a nice body shot.
Lutang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cheeses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cheese throws a body kick that misses.
Lutang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cheese throws the kick towards the body but Lutang avoids it.
Lutang misses with a lunging right hand
and Cheese counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lutang moves away from the strike by Cheese. #CL#
Cheese closes the distance and pushes Lutang back into the cage.
Cheese lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lutang.
Cheese misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lutang. #BC#
Cheese's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Lutang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lutang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cheese was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lutang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cheese avoids the body shot from Lutang.
Cheese is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cheese on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lutang swings for the body but Cheese moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Cheese tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cheese stuns Lutang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lutang motions for Cheese to come forward. Lutang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cheese with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lutang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cheese.
Lutang misses with a wild body shot.
Cheese connects with a body shot that sends Lutang's belly button to the back.
Lutang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lutang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Cheese has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lutang.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheese moves out of range of the body kick from Lutang.
Cheese looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lutang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cheese uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lutang.
Nice uppercut there from Lutang.
Lutang avoids a kick to the body.
Lutang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cheese tries to clinch but Lutang is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lutang misses the target.
Lutang misses with a hook. Cheese ducked under it nicely.
Lutang thows a leg kick but Cheese checks it
and Cheese counters with a good, hard body kick but Lutang shrugs it off.
Lutang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lutang throws a lazy uppercut
and Cheese counters with a left to the body.
Lutang walks into a straight right hand from Cheese.#T3#
Lutang motions for Cheese to come forward. Lutang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cheese ducks under a wild hook from Lutang.
Lutang takes a swing at Cheese's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick from Lutang.
Lutang tries a low kick but Cheese avoids it.
Cheese misses with a hook. Lutang ducked under it nicely.
Cheese throws a body shot but no joy.
Lutang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lutang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cheese.
Lutang feints and then cracks Cheese's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cheese down.
A low kick from Lutang is predictable there
and Cheese cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sun Lutang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lutang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lutang misses with a looping left.#T4#
Lutang throws the left hand but Cheese avoids the punch easily.
A clash of legs there as Cheese blocks the low kick.#CL#
Cheese gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheese blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cheese tries a body shot but Lutang blocks it.
Cheese lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cheese lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lutang tries to work over Cheese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Cheese.
Lutang throws a head punch that misses.
Cheese blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Cheese breaks the clinch.
Lutang wants to slow Cheese down by chopping away at his legs.
Lutang misses with a low kick as Cheese jumps back.
Lutang connects with an inside leg kick.
Lutang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sun Lutang will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lutang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lutang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cheese lands a nice shot to the body.
Lutang slips a jab from Cheese.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheese looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Cheese.
Cheese scores with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lutang.
Lutang fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cheese checks a leg kick.
Sun Lutang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lutang.
A big right from Lutang misses.
Cheese misses with a wild body shot.
Lutang steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Lutang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lutang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cheese darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lutang scores with a nice strike.
Cheese is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lutang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
Cheese moves into range and clinches up with Lutang.
Lutang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cheese is defending well for now.
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese blocks an uppercut.
Cheese misses with a body punch.
Lutang lands a body punch.
Lutang takes a shot to the head.
Lutang swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheese tries to work over Lutang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lutang scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Lutang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheese throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lutangs head.
Lutang lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Lutang.
Cheese blocks a body shot from Lutang.
A short uppercut from Lutang.
Cheese tries to work over Lutang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lutang blocks an elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Lutang as the two fighters clinch.
Cheese blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cheese.
A short right from Cheese on the inside.
Cheese struggles to land a body shot inside as Lutang controls his hands.
Lutang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Richard Cheese has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cheese struggles to land a body shot inside as Lutang controls his hands.
Lutang throws a punch but it's blocked by Cheese.
Cheese lands a body shot.
Cheese lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cheese misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lutang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lutang prevents a body shot from Cheese. #T3#
Lutang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Cheese.
Lutang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cheese lands a nice uppercut.
Cheese works on Lutang's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cheese.
Cheese digs a right hand into Lutang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lutang's gas tank.
A short right from Cheese.
A body shot lands from Cheese.
Cheese lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Lutang.
Lutang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cheese.
A shot in the inside from Cheese.
Lutang prevents Cheese from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lutang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lutang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lutang tries a body shot but Cheese blocks it.
Lutang tries to break the clinch but Cheese is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Cheese scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Cheese.
Lutang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cheese's elbow.
Lutang blocks an uppercut.
Lutang tries to work over Cheese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lutang.
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Lutang controls the action.
Lutang blocks a body shot from Cheese.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lutang.
Cheese makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lutang's elbow.
Cheese lands a shoulder strike.
Lutang swings wildly with an uppercut but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lutang tries to throw a body punch but Cheese avoids it by throwing Lutang back against the cage.
Lutang presses Cheese against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cheese swings wildly with an uppercut but Lutang uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Cheese.
Cheese lands a hook that snaps the head of Lutang backwards.
Cheese misses with the head strike.
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 Richard Cheese will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cheese's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Lutang tries to clinch up but Cheese circles away and keeps his distance.
Cheese is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lutang.
Lutang thuds his shin into the meat of Cheese's side.
Cheese fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lutang 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 Cheese has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cheese and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cheese throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lutang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cheese scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Lutang drives through and clinches with Cheese against the cage.
Lutang tries to work over Cheese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cheese misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lutang.
Cheese throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lutangs head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lutang blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Cheese.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cheese.
Cheese is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cheese struggles to land a body shot inside as Lutang controls his hands. #T1#
Cheese lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cheese tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cheese stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cheese lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lutang scores with a shot to the side of Cheese's head.
Lutang has a couple of punches blocked by Cheese.
Cheese tries a body shot but Lutang blocks it.
Lutang misses with a body punch.
Cheese doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Lutang breaks from the clinch.
Lutang throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cheese misses the shot to the body.
It looks like Cheese has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lutang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Cheese was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lutang.
Jab, jab by Lutang - just one landing.
Lutang throws the left hand but Cheese avoids the punch easily.
Cheese feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lutang circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lutang counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Lutang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cheese.
Cheese tries to counter with a takedown but Lutang is quick to defend against it.
Lutang throws a jab but it's blocked by Cheese.
Cheese jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cheese goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheese lands a body shot.
Lutang digs a good body shot into Cheese's ribs.
Lutang misses with a looping right.
Cheese tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Cheese moves into the clinch.
Cheese lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cheese blocking some punches.
Cheese can't find room to land a body shot as Lutang controls the action.
Lutang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
A short right from Cheese.
Lutang lands with a light punch inside.
Lutang lands a right hand.
A short right from Lutang on the inside. #BC2#
Lutang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lutang throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cheese counters with a straight right hand.
Cheese misses the shot to the body.
Cheese pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cheese throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lutang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice jab there from Lutang.
Cheese avoids a kick to the body.
Cheese is looking to counter punch.
Cheese connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cheese fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Lutang throws a right hand that misses
letting Cheese counter with a right hand. #CL#
Cheese moves into range and clinches up with Lutang.
Lutang lands a nice shot to the body.
Cheese tries to throw a body punch but Lutang avoids it by throwing Cheese back against the cage.
Cheese lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lutang backwards.
Lutang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cheese's elbow.
Lutang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lutang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cheeses head.
Lutang prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Lutang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cheeses head.
Lutang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cheese digs a right hand into Lutang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lutang's gas tank.
Lutang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cheese digs a right hand underneath Lutang's ribcage. Lutang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cheese misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cheese digs a right hand into Lutang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lutang's gas tank.
Cheese tries to throw a body punch but Lutang avoids it by throwing Cheese back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Richard Cheese.
I think Cheese has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Richard Cheese!

A relieved looking Richard Cheese 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: SMASH: Jones vs Silver     
Date:   Mar 23, 2024
#R1#
Canizares misses with an uppercut. Longabaugh saw that one coming.
Longabaugh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've been told by Canizares's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Longabaugh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Longabaugh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Longabaugh swings for the body but Canizares moves out of range.
Longabaugh wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Canizares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Longabaugh.
Canizares takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Canizares smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Longabaugh throws a lazy right hand but Canizares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Longabaugh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Longabaugh misses with a hook to the body
and Canizares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longabaugh missing with a left hand there. Canizares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Canizares tries to land a front kick but Longabaugh steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Longabaugh throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Canizares counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Canizares.
Longabaugh throws a punch but it's blocked by Canizares.
A shot in the inside from Canizares.
Canizares works on Longabaugh's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Canizares fails to land.
Longabaugh lands a hook that snaps the head of Canizares backwards.
Longabaugh lands with a light punch inside.
Longabaugh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Longabaugh.
Canizares throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Longabaughs head.
Longabaugh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Canizares.
Canizares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Longabaugh.
Canizares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Longabaugh as the two fighters clinch.
Canizares takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longabaugh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Canizares.
Longabaugh has Canizares pushed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Canizares.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Longabaugh avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Longabaugh lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Longabaugh blocks a body shot from Canizares.
Canizares misses with a body punch.
Longabaugh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Longabaugh can't find room to land a body shot as Canizares controls the action.
Longabaugh misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Longabaugh.
Canizares scores with a hook to the body.
Longabaugh has a couple of punches blocked by Canizares.
Longabaugh tries to work over Canizares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares misses with some punches.
Longabaugh lands a right hand.
Canizares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Longabaugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Canizares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Longabaugh scores with a hook to the body.
Longabaugh has a couple of punches blocked by Canizares.
Longabaugh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Longabaugh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Longabaugh tries a body shot but Canizares blocks it. #T3#
Longabaugh tries to work over Canizares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Canizares - that landed with a thud.
Canizares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Longabaugh.
Canizares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Canizares.
Canizares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Longabaugh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Canizares throws a punch but it's blocked by Longabaugh.
Canizares presses Longabaugh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Longabaugh lands with a left to the head.
Canizares misses with a punch on the inside.
Longabaugh can't find room to land a body shot as Canizares controls the action.
Longabaugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Canizares controls his hands.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Longabaugh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Longabaugh working aggressively here.
Canizares has a couple of punches blocked by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh throws a head punch that misses.
Canizares lands a left hand that snaps the head of Longabaugh backwards. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canizares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canizares blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Canizares.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Canizares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canizares.
Longabaugh tries a body shot but Canizares blocks it.
Longabaugh blocking some punches.
Canizares's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Longabaugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canizares's elbow.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Longabaugh avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh managing to block the knees to the body from Canizares.
Canizares tries a body shot but Longabaugh blocks it.
Longabaugh lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Longabaugh avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Canizares misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Longabaugh on the inside.
Longabaugh misses with a punch to the body.
Canizares lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harry Alonzo Longabaugh will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Canizares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Canizares was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Canizares avoids the body shot from Longabaugh.
Canizares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Canizares connects with an inside leg kick.
Longabaugh misses with the combination.
Canizares throws a head kick that misses.
Longabaugh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canizares drops his hands momentarily and Longabaugh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Canizares throws the left hand but Longabaugh avoids the punch easily.
Longabaugh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh swings for the body but Canizares moves out of range.
Longabaugh takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Longabaugh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Canizares scores with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canizares throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Canizares looks to score with a jab to the body but Longabaugh is just out of range.
Longabaugh is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Canizares with a body shot.
Longabaugh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canizares rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Longabaugh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Longabaugh staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Longabaugh! But no joy.
Canizares scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Canizares feints and then cracks Longabaugh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Longabaugh down.
Canizares with the inside leg kick.
Canizares throws out a leg kick but Longabaugh moves out of range and Canizares only half commits.
Nice shot by Canizares.
Canizares misses with a body shot.
Canizares connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Longabaugh momentarily.
Canizares takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Longabaugh blocks a jab.
A low kick lands for Canizares.
Longabaugh misses with a series of wild punches.
As Longabaugh backs away, Canizares returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Longabaugh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canizares misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Longabaugh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Longabaugh lands a right hook to the body.
Longabaugh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Canizares was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Longabaugh.
Ezequiel Canizares is winning the standup battle so far.
Canizares misses the shot to the body.
Longabaugh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Canizares misses the target.
A head kick misses from Canizares.
Longabaugh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Canizares scores with a jab to the body.
Canizares throws a body punch but Longabaugh moves out of range.
Longabaugh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canizares fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Canizares avoids a punch combination nicely.
Canizares looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Canizares throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Longabaugh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Canizares with a nice calf kick.
Canizares wants to clinch but Longabaugh slips to the side
and Longabaugh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Canizares throws a hook but Longabaugh avoids it easily.
Canizares attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Longabaugh throws a jab but it's blocked by Canizares.
Longabaugh throws a sloppy body shot
and Canizares counters with a left to the body.
Canizares loads up on a big right hand but Longabaugh slips the punch.
Canizares tries to land a leg kick but Longabaugh saw it coming and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Longabaugh.
Canizares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Longabaugh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canizares.
Longabaugh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canizares getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Longabaugh misses with a hook
and Canizares counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Longabaugh digs a good hook to Canizares's body.
Longabaugh throws a hook to the side of Canizares's head but Canizares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Canizares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Canizares misses with a straight right.
Canizares connects with a body shot.
Longabaugh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Canizares scores with a shot to the body.
Canizares throws a quick inside leg kick.
Canizares lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Canizares.
Longabaugh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Longabaugh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Longabaugh with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Longabaugh throws a lazy right hand but Canizares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Canizares looks to score with a jab to the body but Longabaugh is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Canizares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Canizares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Canizares. Canizares obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Canizares tries to keep at a distance but Longabaugh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Longabaugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longabaugh blocking some punches.
Canizares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Canizares misses with a punch on the inside.
Canizares lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Longabaugh backwards.
Longabaugh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Longabaugh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Canizares tries a body shot but Longabaugh blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Canizares blocks a body shot from Longabaugh.
Ezequiel Canizares has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Canizares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Longabaugh misses with a punch on the inside.
Longabaugh pushes Canizares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Longabaugh misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canizares struggles to land a body shot inside as Longabaugh controls his hands. #T1#
Longabaugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canizares's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Canizares.
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canizares lands with a light punch inside.
Canizares lands a left hand.
Longabaugh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canizares scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Canizares fails to land.
Canizares lands with a right to the head.
Canizares tries a body shot but Longabaugh blocks it.
Canizares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longabaugh can do to turn this around?
Canizares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canizares struggles to land a body shot inside as Longabaugh controls his hands.
Canizares lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Longabaugh or not.
Canizares digs a right hand into Longabaugh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Longabaugh's gas tank.
Longabaugh working aggressively here.
Canizares struggles to land a body shot inside as Longabaugh controls his hands.
Longabaugh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Canizares backwards.
Longabaugh lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Longabaugh. #T2#
Canizares goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canizares throws a head punch that misses.
Canizares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canizares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canizares pushes Longabaugh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Longabaugh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Canizares backwards.
Canizares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canizares tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Longabaugh's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Canizares as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longabaugh.
Canizares misses with a body punch.
Canizares lands with a short shot to the head.
Longabaugh blocks a body shot from Canizares.
Canizares can't find room to land a body shot as Longabaugh controls the action.
Longabaugh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longabaugh lands a right hand.
Canizares misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Canizares scores with a shot to the side of Longabaugh's head.
Longabaugh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canizares blocks an uppercut.
Longabaugh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Canizares misses with a punch to the body.
Longabaugh blocks a body shot from Canizares.
Longabaugh pushes Canizares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Longabaugh fails to land.
Canizares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Canizares throws a punch but it's blocked by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Longabaugh working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh digs a right hand into Canizares's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Canizares's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Longabaugh.
Canizares's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Longabaugh tries a body shot but Canizares blocks it.
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longabaugh lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longabaugh lands with a left to the head.
Longabaugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Longabaugh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Longabaugh lands a nice uppercut.
Longabaugh can't find room to land a body shot as Canizares controls the action.
Longabaugh presses Canizares against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Longabaugh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh scores with a nice hook to the head.
Longabaugh misses with the head strike.
Longabaugh blocking some punches.
Longabaugh pushes Canizares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Longabaugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canizares's elbow.
Canizares prevents a body shot from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh pushes Canizares back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Longabaugh lands with a short shot to the head.
Longabaugh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Longabaugh misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Longabaugh 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!

An out of breath Harry Alonzo Longabaugh thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: MILF 33     
Date:   Mar 17, 2024
#R1#
Lopez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Bayou to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Louie Lopez has been cut.
Lopez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bayou sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lopez shoots in looking for a takedown. Bayou tries to sprawl out of it but Lopez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bayou manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bobby Bayou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louie Lopez.#TD2#
Lopez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bayou is looking to regain half guard here but Lopez keeps moving and retains side control.
Lopez wants to control but Bayou is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bayou is trying to improve his position.
Lopez is looking to take a break and control but Bayou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lopez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Bayou on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bayou tries to get out of the position.
Lopez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lopez trying to control the action but Bayou is working from the bottom.
Bayou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bayou is trying to get back to half guard.
Lopez advances to full mount.
Lopez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lopez landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lopez unloading with bombs!
Lopez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bayou knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lopez on the ground.
Lopez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lopez looking to control but Bayou is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lopez landing strikes from the mount and Bayou is in trouble!
Lopez cracks Bayou with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lopez connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC2#Bayou is rocked!
Bayou is in a horrible position here. Lopez smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Bayou is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lopez with shots to the head and body - Bayou looks very uncomfortable down there. #T3#
Lopez tries to push Bayou's head away but Bayou is holding on tight.
Bayou seems to have got his legs back now.
Lopez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lopez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bayou's face.
Lopez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bayou?
Lopez with a couple of short strikes.
Lopez postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Bayou in real trouble here! The ref calls for Bayou to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louie Lopez!

 

Event: DMMA 301 Kersikov vs Kostov     
Date:   Mar 16, 2024
#R1#
Osuna lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Rob Ruthless has been cut.
A big right from Osuna misses.
Ruthless uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Osuna.
Ruthless scores with a jab to the body.
Ruthless uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Osuna.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ruthless! But no joy.
Ruthless uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Osuna.
Osuna throws a right hand that misses
and Ruthless counters with a low kick, right behind Osuna 's knee.
Osuna connects with a solid leg kick.
Good exchange - Ruthless coming out on top.
Ruthless scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ruthless ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Osuna misses with a body shot
and Ruthless counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Ruthless jabs at Osuna's body.
Osuna throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ruthless on the side of the head.
Osuna cracks Ruthless with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Osuna throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ruthless to counter with a crisp jab.
Osuna swings widly with a right hand
and Ruthless counters with a nice low kick that buckles Osuna's knee momentarily.
Osuna is breathing heavily.#T1#
Ruthless lands a nice leg kick that just misses Osuna's sensitive parts.
Osuna rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruthless counters with a solid body kick.
Osuna on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ruthless. Ruthless obviously looking to wear him down.
Osuna takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Osuna takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Osuna 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.
Ruthless moves away from the strike by Osuna.
Ruthless is looking to slow Osuna down with leg kicks.
Osuna misses with a left hand
and Ruthless counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Osuna misses with a right hand
and Ruthless counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That kick from Ruthless tenderised Osuna's leg. Osuna is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ruthless connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osuna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruthless.
Ruthless slips a jab from Osuna.
Joaquin Osuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Ruthless. That snapped Osuna's head back.
Osuna 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.#T2#
Osuna throws an off balance right hand
and Ruthless counters with a low kick, right behind Osuna 's knee.
Nice uppercut there from Ruthless.
Osuna throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Osuna throws a jab when Ruthless was well out of range.
Osuna ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ruthless 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.
Ruthless slips a jab from Osuna.
Osuna throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ruthless cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Osuna throws a right hand that misses
and Ruthless counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Osuna is rocked!
Ruthless lands an uppercut, right on the button! Osuna tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Ruthless!
During a confident post fight interview, Rob Ruthless thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Joaquin Osuna was interviewed post fight and said ' Joaquin Osuna stubbed his toe getting out of the shower. After talking about his experience to an MMA radio show, the popular opinion is that he's a bit dim but in a loveable way.'.

 

Event: SMASH: Dredd vs Machine     
Date:   Mar 10, 2024
#R1#
Dredd missing with a left hand there. Machine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machine tries to clinch up.
Machine wants to clinch
and Dredd counters with a good low kick that Machine was not able to check.
Machine doesn't manage to clinch there - Dredd circles away.
Machine wants to clinch up but Dredd keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Machine closes the distance and clinches.
Dredd lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dredd fails to land.
Dredd gets through Machine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine throws an elbow that misses.
Dredd throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine.
Machine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dredd lands a shoulder strike.
Dredd tries to work over Machine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machine blocks an uppercut.
Dredd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Machine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dredd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dredd digs a right hand into Machine's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machine's gas tank.
Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machine lands a body punch.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dredd avoids a wild elbow strike from Machine.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Machine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dredd avoids a wild elbow strike from Machine.
Dredd blocking some punches.
Dredd blocks an elbow strike.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
Machine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Dredd.
A right hook to the body lands for Dredd.
Machine takes a shot to the head.
Machine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machine throws an elbow but misses.
Machine has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dredd seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Machine can turn it around.#T2#
Dredd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machines head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dredd blocks the elbow strike.
Machine lands with a right to the head.
Dredd lands a body punch.
Dredd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dredd digs a right hand underneath Machine's ribcage. Machine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Machine throws a head punch that misses.
Machine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Machine working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Dredd.
Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Machine tries to throw a body punch but Dredd avoids it by throwing Machine back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Dredd.
Machine looks winded!
Dredd tries to throw a body punch but Machine avoids it by throwing Dredd back against the cage.
Dredd blocks the elbow strike.
Dredd lands a body punch.
Dredd pushes Machine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Dredd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machine tries to clinch up
and Dredd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Dredd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dredd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab, jab by Dredd - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Alexis Machine has been cut.
Dredd circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dredd counters with a straight right hand.
Machine closes the distance but Dredd moves to the side
and Dredd counters with a nice body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dredd.
Machine wants to clinch up but Dredd keeps it at a distance.
Dredd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dredd connects with a looping right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dredd. #T4#
A solid body kick from Dredd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dredd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Machine tries to clinch but Dredd is having none of it.
Dredd keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Dredd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Machine.
Machine looks to clinch
and Dredd counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Dredd tries to keep at a distance but Machine has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machine misses with a body punch.
Dredd scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dredd can't find room to land a body shot as Machine controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machine.
Nice elbow from Machine.
Machine looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dredd struggles to land a body shot inside as Machine controls his hands.
Machine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Dredd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexis Machine's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Machine tries to clinch there but Dredd circles away.
Dredd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Machine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It appears Dredd was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2#
Machine takes the fight into the clinch.
Machine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Machine presses Dredd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Machine lands a damaging elbow.
Dredd misses with a body punch.
Machine blocking some punches.
Alexis Machine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machine misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dredd throws an elbow but misses.
A right hand to the body from Dredd.
Dredd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machine.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd tries to throw a body punch but Machine avoids it by throwing Dredd back against the cage.
Machine throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dredd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dredd tries to throw a body punch but Machine avoids it by throwing Dredd back against the cage.
Machine digs a right hand underneath Dredd's ribcage. Dredd let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dredd is leaning against Machine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dredd blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Dredd.
Machine is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Dredd fails to land.
Dredd pushes Machine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dredd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Dredd fails to land.
Machine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dredd lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machine has a couple of punches blocked by Dredd.
Dredd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machine can do to turn this around?
Dredd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Dredd.
A short right from Dredd on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machine as Dredd tries to tie him up.
Dredd lands a left hand.
Machine misses with a punch on the inside.
Machine misses with a punch on the inside.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machine tries to work over Dredd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dredd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Dredd lands a body punch in the clinch.
Machine misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Dredd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dredd fires out a quick counter leg kick but Machine just manages to avoid it.
Machine darts in trying to clinch
and Dredd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machine tries to clinch but Dredd moves out of range.
Dredd swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Machine wants to clinch up but Dredd keeps it at a distance.
Machine tries to clinch but Dredd is having none of it.
Machine tries to clinch but Dredd is having none of it. #CL2#
Machine clinches up against the cage.
Dredd blocks an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Dredd. #T3#
Dredd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dredd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machine's elbow.
A short right from Dredd.
Dredd blocks the elbow strike.
Machine struggles to land a body shot inside as Dredd controls his hands.
Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Machine throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Machine scores with a shot to the side of Dredd's head.
Machine blocks a body shot from Dredd.
Machine lands an elbow inside.
Dredd is working Machine over against the cage.
Dredd struggles to land a body shot inside as Machine controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Dredd as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dredd.
A right hook to the body lands for Dredd.
Dredd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dredd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dredd tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machine avoids it.
Dredd tries to throw a body punch but Machine avoids it by throwing Dredd back against the cage.
Dredd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Dredd.
Dredd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Machines head. #T4#
A short left from Dredd.
Dredd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dredd presses Machine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dredd lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Dredd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dredd explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#KD#
Dredd cracks Machine with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dredd has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Machine to stand back up!#ROC#Machine is rocked!
Machine moves out of range of the body kick.
Dredd drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Machine right on the button. Machine goes down! Dredd follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Dredd gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Dredd!
A victorious Brock Dredd thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: MILF 29     
Date:   Mar 10, 2024
#R1#
Bayou throws a big shot that misses.
Bayou keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#It looks like King Hippo has been cut.
Hippo misses with a shot to the body
and Bayou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Bayou lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hippo doesn't seem phased though.
Hippo misses with a right hand
and Bayou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bayou misses with a hook
and Hippo counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hippo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bayou.
Bayou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bayou misses with a body punch
and Hippo counters with a straight right hand.#T1##KD#
Hippo drops Bayou with a big left hand and mounts him. Bayou is in big trouble!
Hippo trying to control but Bayou is having none of it.
Bayou is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bayou sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bayou looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bayou is looking to improve his position.
Bayou keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Hippo trying to control from half guard but Bayou is working away.
Bayou wants to improve his position but Hippo is controlling well.
Bayou is trying is best to control the position here.
Hippo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bayou is looking to improve his position.
Hippo trying to control the action but Bayou is working from the bottom.
Hippo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hippo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bayou's thigh. Bayou counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bayou is pulling down on Hippo's head to control his posture.
Bayou wants to sweep here but Hippo controlling him for the moment.
Hippo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bayou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bayou preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bayou throws the kick towards the body but Hippo avoids it.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hippo walks into a stiff left hand from Bayou.#CUT2#King Hippo's cut is getting worse.
Bayou connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bayou misses with a hook
and Hippo counters with a left to the body.
Bayou missing with a left hand there. Hippo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hippo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bayou lands with an overhand left.
Bayou misses with a leg kick
and Hippo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hippo misses with a looping left.
Bayou is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hippo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bayou swings widly with a right hand
and Hippo counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that King Hippo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on King Hippo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hippo. Bayou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bayou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hippo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bayou.
Hippo scores with a jab to the body.
Hippo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut there from Bayou.
Bayou misses with a left hand
enabling Hippo to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bayou cracks Hippo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hippo misses with an uppercut
and Bayou counters with a straight right hand.
Hippo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Hippo throws a sloppy body shot
and Bayou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#King Hippo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#CL2#
Bayou pushes Hippo up against the cage in a clinch.
Bayou wants to get back to striking at distance but Hippo won't allow it.
Bayou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hippo working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hippo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bayou.
Hippo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hippo - that landed with a thud.
Hippo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hippo. #T2#
Hippo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bayou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hippo's elbow.
Bayou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bayou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bayou blocks a body shot from Hippo.
Bayou swings wildly with an uppercut but Hippo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hippo tries to throw a body punch but Bayou avoids it by throwing Hippo back against the cage.
Hippo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bayou blocks a body shot from Hippo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bayou.
Bayou has had enough of the clinch but Hippo keeps him there for the moment.
Hippo prevents a body shot from Bayou.
A body shot lands from Bayou.
Hippo has a couple of punches blocked by Bayou.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hippo lands a right hand.
Hippo misses with some punches.
Bayou scores with a shot to the side of Hippo's head. #T3#
A short right from Bayou on the inside.
Bayou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bayou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hippo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hippo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hippo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bayou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hippo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bayou tries to throw a body punch but Hippo avoids it by throwing Bayou back against the cage.
Good body shot from Bayou.
Hippo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bayou lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bayou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Bayou - that landed with a thud.
Hippo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Bayou.
Bayou scores with a shoulder strike.
Hippo misses with the head strike. #T4#
Bayou lands with a left to the head.
Hippo misses with a punch to the body.
Hippo swings wildly with an uppercut but Bayou uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bayou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bayou lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bayou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hippo scores with a shot to the side of Bayou's head.
A short right from Bayou. #CUT2#Jeez, King Hippo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hippo.
Hippo swings wildly with an uppercut but Bayou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hippo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bayou.
Bayou misses with some punches.
Hippo blocking some punches.
Bayou swings wildly with an uppercut but Hippo uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Bayou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on King Hippo's cut.
That's time! Hippo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hippo just misses with a punch to the body.
Hippo misses with a left hand
and Bayou counters with a left to the body.
Bayou throws a shot to the body.
Bayou just misses with a punch to the body.
Hippo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bayou throws a body shot but no joy.
Hippo throwing a counter right hand but Bayou manages to avoid it.
Hippo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hippo misses with a body punch
and Bayou counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bayou scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bobby Bayou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bayou lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hippo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bobby Bayou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bayou throws an overhand right that lands on Hippo's shoulder, as Hippo tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Hippo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bayou.
Hippo slips under a jab.
Hippo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bayou misses with a hook
and Hippo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bayou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bayou misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hippo. Bayou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hippo is looking to wear down Bayou with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Bayou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hippo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bayou throws the left hand but Hippo avoids the punch easily.
Hippo takes a swing at Bayou's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Bayou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bayou jabs Hippo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A lazy left from Bayou finds it's target.#KD2#
Bayou lands a big uppercut and Hippo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hippo looks OK. Bayou waves Hippo back to his feet!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bobby Bayou!

 

Event: GAMMA#1045 Odin v Mickey     
Date:   Mar 09, 2024
#R1#
Takeda looks to clinch
letting Ignatiev counter with a right hand.
Ignatiev throws a body punch but Takeda moves out of range.
Ignatiev throws a jab when Takeda was well out of range.
Takeda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ignatiev pinned against the cage. Ignatiev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takeda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ignatiev.#TD2#
Takeda drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ignatiev 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.
Takeda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Takeda with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda preventing the sweep.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatiev has control of Takeda's left arm, preventing Takeda from doing any damage.
Takeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Ignatiev trying to keep a closed guard but Takeda is proving a slippery customer.
Ignatiev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ignatiev tries to get out of the position.
Ignatiev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takeda throwing strikes from guard but Ignatiev blocks nicely.
Ignatiev keeping moving, preventing Takeda from controlling successfully.
Takeda postures up in Ignatiev's guard and throws a big left but Ignatiev blocks it.
Takeda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Takeda throws a big right hand that misses.
Takeda throws a big right hand that misses.
Ignatiev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Takeda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Takeda trying to control but Ignatiev is working from the bottom. #T2#
Takeda postures up.
Takeda postures up and lands a big shot to Ignatiev's brow.
Ignatiev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takeda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ignatiev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takeda on the ground.
Takeda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ignatiev seems keen to control Takeda's posture.
Takeda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Takeda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatiev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Takeda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Takeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ignatiev controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Takeda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ignatiev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ignatiev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ignatiev is posturing up here but Takeda has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ignatiev tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ignatiev has to tap! Slick submission there by Takeda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuki Takeda!
A less than humble Kazuki Takeda misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: MILF 26     
Date:   Mar 06, 2024
#R1#
Bayou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dan manages to avoid it.
Dan throws a right hand that misses
and Bayou counters with a right hand to the body.
Bayou takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bayou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dan manages to avoid it.
Dan throws out a counter right but Bayou avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dan prevents a body shot from Bayou.
Bayou working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#It looks like Judo Dan has been cut.
Dan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bayou is keeping busy.
Bayou lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dan misses with a punch to the body.
Bayou blocks an uppercut.
Bayou lands a hook that snaps the head of Dan backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Dan fails to land.
Dan lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bayou lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dan backwards. #T1#
A short right from Bayou on the inside.
A hook to the body from Dan.
Dan misses with a body punch.
Bayou swings wildly with an uppercut but Dan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bayou avoiding damage.
Bayou has had enough of the clinch but Dan keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Bayou scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bayou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bayou pushes Dan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bayou is working Dan over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bayou.
Dan looks winded!
Bayou lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dan backwards.
Bayou lands a body shot.
Bayou throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dans head.
Bayou lands a body shot.
Bayou lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bayou. #T2#
Bayou working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bayou lands a shoulder strike.
Bayou digs a right hand into Dan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dan's gas tank.
Bayou lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dan backwards.
Bayou stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dan misses with some punches.
Bayou lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Bayou.
Bayou struggles to land a body shot inside as Dan controls his hands.
Bayou lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dan.
Bayou slowing the pace effectively.
Bayou presses Dan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bayou works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Bayou as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Bayou scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bayou can't find room to land a body shot as Dan controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Bayou's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bayou lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Judo Dan's cut even more.
Bayou lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bayou. #ROC#Dan is rocked!#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bayou.
Dan is still on wobbly legs! Can Bayou finish him?
A right hook to the body lands for Bayou.
Bayou lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dan to his knees! Bayou keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Bayou!

 

Event: GAMMA#1044 Hoddle v Robson     
Date:   Mar 02, 2024
#R1#
Yu Tai throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yu Tai looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Chai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yu Tai avoids it really well and circles away.
Yu Tai misses with a low kick.
Yu Tai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai connects with a body shot that sends Chai's belly button to the back.
Yu Tai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu Tai throws a leg kick but Chai moved away.
Chai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yu Tai with a hook.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yu Tai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chai is out of range and Yu Tai settles back down.
Chai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Yu Tai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Yu Tai lands with a nice body kick.
Yu Tai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab lands there for Yu Tai.
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
and Yu Tai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yu Tai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Shahriyar Chai has been cut.
Yu Tai scores with a body shot.
Chai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tam Yu Tai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yu Tai - that will leave a mark!
Chai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yu Tai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai scores with a jab to the body.
Chai throws a combination that misses
and Yu Tai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A thudding body kick lands there by Yu Tai! #T2#
Yu Tai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Yu Tai misses with the body kick
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yu Tai misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chai! But no joy.
Chai moves out of range of the body kick from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chai in his tracks.
Yu Tai jabs at Chai's body.
Yu Tai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yu Tai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yu Tai.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai swings for the body but Yu Tai moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chai is defended easily by Yu Tai.#T3#
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
and Yu Tai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yu Tai cracks a nice hook into Chai's ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai with the inside leg kick.
Tam Yu Tai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Chai lands.
Chai scores with a jab.
Chai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yu Tai throws a good cross that connects.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Yu Tai slips the punch.
Yu Tai connects with a single shot there.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yu Tai lands with a right hand.
Chai throws a hook but Yu Tai avoids it easily.
Chai drops his hands momentarily and Yu Tai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Yu Tai does it's job there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yu Tai.
Yu Tai with a jab.
Chai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chai takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yu Tai tests Chai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yu Tai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tam Yu Tai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shahriyar Chai's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Yu Tai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai misses the jab.
Yu Tai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yu Tai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yu Tai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Yu Tai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yu Tai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chai walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yu Tai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chai doesn't seem bothered though.
Yu Tai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chai swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Yu Tai counter with a right hand. #T1#
Yu Tai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tam Yu Tai is winning the standup battle so far.
Chai scores with a three punch combo!
Yu Tai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yu Tai lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chai will feel that in the morning.
Yu Tai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yu Tai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Yu Tai's corner calls for a 1-2. Yu Tai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chai walks into a straight right hand from Yu Tai.
Chai tries to move into range but Yu Tai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yu Tai manages to avoid it.
Yu Tai misses with a straight left.
Chai unleashes a big counter combination but Yu Tai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yu Tai scores with a hook to the body. Chai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chai throws a shot from downtown. Yu Tai moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Yu Tai thows a body kick. Chai tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A good leg kick by Yu Tai.
Yu Tai lands with a nice body punch.
Chai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yu Tai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice uppercut there from Yu Tai.
Chai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yu Tai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Chai might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Yu Tai has got the better of the exchanges.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai works Yu Tai's body with a nice hook.
A left lands for Yu Tai.
Chai has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai scores with a hook.#T3#
Chai takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Yu Tai counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai throws the left hand but Yu Tai avoids the punch easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yu Tai!
Yu Tai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yu Tai scores with a shot to the body.
Yu Tai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chai can do to turn this around?
Yu Tai's corner calls for a 1-2. Yu Tai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yu Tai cracks Chai with a good jab.
Chai looks to land a combination but Yu Tai avoids it well.
Yu Tai is looking to counter with a body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Yu Tai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yu Tai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yu Tai catches Chai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yu Tai misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Yu Tai has closed the distance and engaged Chai in a clinch.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yu Tai backwards.
Yu Tai tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Yu Tai lands a nice shot to the body.
Yu Tai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yu Tai's elbow.
Yu Tai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of Yu Tai's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Yu Tai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tam Yu Tai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shahriyar Chai's cut.
That's time! Yu Tai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Yu Tai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chai doesn't seem bothered though.
Yu Tai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Yu Tai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Chai fails to land with a series of punches.
Chai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yu Tai can pounce on him.
Chai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yu Tai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yu Tai misses with a body punch
and Yu Tai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yu Tai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chai shoots in but Yu Tai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yu Tai scores with a jab.#T1#
Yu Tai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yu Tai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yu Tai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chai.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Yu Tai.
An attempted straight right counter from Yu Tai misses the target.
Yu Tai lands with a good body shot.
Chai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yu Tai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice shot by Yu Tai.#TD2#
Chai gets a double leg takedown into Yu Tai's guard.
Yu Tai trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yu Tai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chai. #T2#
Chai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yu Tai pulls Chai in close to his closed guard and prevents Chai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chai trying to control but Yu Tai is working from the bottom.
Yu Tai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yu Tai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chai on the ground.
Chai scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yu Tai working a defensive guard but Chai manages to pass into side control anyway.
Yu Tai is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Chai has control of an arm but Yu Tai manages to advance to Chai's back!
Yu Tai tries to get the hooks in deep but Chai pushed the leg off.
Yu Tai wants to control but Chai manages to buck him off and is now in Yu Tai's guard! Nice work there by Chai!
Yu Tai is trying to keep Chai in close.
Chai controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yu Tai trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Yu Tai pulls Chai in to control the position. #T4#
Chai cracks Yu Tai with a solid left hand.
Shahriyar Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yu Tai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yu Tai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chai postures up.
Yu Tai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yu Tai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yu Tai holds on and takes a little breather.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tam Yu Tai!

A relieved looking Tam Yu Tai 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: GAMMA#1044 Hoddle v Robson     
Date:   Mar 02, 2024
#R1#
Sampaio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durant throws an off balance right hand
letting Sampaio counter with a right hand.
Durant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sampaio's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Fortunado Sampaio has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sampaio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Durant tries to close the distance and clinch but Sampaio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Durant throws a shot from downtown. Sampaio moves away and avoids it.
Sampaio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Durant misses with a looping right.
Sampaio throws a jab but it's blocked by Durant.
Durant lands with a straight right. Sampaio didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Durant pushes Sampaio up against the cage in a clinch.
Sampaio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sampaio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sampaio tries to work over Durant's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Durant blocks a body shot from Sampaio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land.
Sampaio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sampaio.
Durant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sampaio backwards.
Sampaio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Durant's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sampaio lands a left hand.
Sampaio lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Durant has a couple of punches blocked by Sampaio.
Sampaio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Durant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sampaio presses Durant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Durant gets through Sampaio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sampaio scores with a shot to the side of Durant's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Durant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sampaio works on Durant's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Sampaio manages to break the clinch.
Durant misses the shot to the body.
Sampaio throws out a counter right but Durant avoids it with no problem.
Durant doesn't manage to clinch there - Sampaio circles away.
Sampaio slips a straight right by Durant.
Durant tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sampaio counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sampaio scores with a hook to the body. Durant takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sampaio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Durant is breathing heavily.
Durant throws a big shot that misses.
Durant throws a sloppy body shot
and Sampaio makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sampaio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Durant throws out the jab. #T2#
A clash of legs there as Sampaio blocks the low kick.
Sampaio throws a right hand that Durant ducks under and follows up with a left that Durant also avoids with ease.
Durant takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Durant misses with a series of wild punches.
Sampaio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Durant with a body shot.
Durant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Durant backing away here, and Sampaio unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Durant throws a lazy right hand but Sampaio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Durant misses with a hook. Sampaio ducked under it nicely.
Durant tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sampaio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sampaio slips a jab from Durant.
Durant throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Sampaio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sampaio.
Sampaio struggles to land a body shot inside as Durant controls his hands.
Sampaio struggles to land a body shot inside as Durant controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durant.
Durant fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Sampaio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Durant throws a head punch that misses.
Durant tries to throw a body punch but Sampaio avoids it by throwing Durant back against the cage.
Sampaio pushes Durant back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Sampaio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sampaio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Durant is rocked!
Sampaio lands a left hand.
Oh Durant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sampaio.
Sampaio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sampaio creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Durant's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Durant drops to his knees and Sampaio pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fortunado Sampaio!
In his post fight interview, Fortunado Sampaio started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: SMASH: Silver vs Lee     
Date:   Feb 25, 2024
#R1#
Canizares connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Greene. Those never looked like landing.
Greene lands with a cross.
Greene looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Canizares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greene.
Canizares is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Greene.
Canizares lands a jab.
Marcus Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canizares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Greene keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canizares.
Canizares wants to slow Greene down by chopping away at his legs.
A good leg kick by Canizares.
Canizares throws the kick towards the body but Greene avoids it.
Canizares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greene.
Greene jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Canizares throws a wild body kick that Greene sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Greene on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Canizares doesn't seem bothered though.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Greene throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Canizares tries to clinch but Greene moves out of range.
Greene seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Greene throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Greene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canizares.
Canizares throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Greene swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Greene throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greene takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Canizares throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
A slow jab from Greene misses its intended target.
Greene tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Greene waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canizares.
Greene connects with a body shot.
Canizares defending well as Greene loads up on a big left hand.
Greene looks to score with a jab to the body but Canizares is just out of range.
Greene misses with a straight left.
Greene misses with the combination.
Canizares 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.
Canizares scoring well with a low kick there.
Greene loads up on a big right hand but Canizares slips the punch.
Greene takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Greene throws a jab but it's blocked by Canizares. #T2#
Canizares misses with a body shot.
Canizares lands a really nice looking cross but Greene seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greene sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Canizares throws a jab when Greene was well out of range.#CL2#
Canizares closes the distance and clinches.
Canizares misses with a body punch.
Canizares working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Canizares throws a head punch that misses.
Canizares misses with some punches. #BC2#
Canizares breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Greene misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Canizares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Canizares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Canizares lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Canizares.
Canizares looks to land a body kick but Greene moved away.
Greene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Greene misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Canizares. That snapped Greene's head back. #CL2#
Greene tries to keep at a distance but Canizares has taken the fight into the clinch.
Greene misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Canizares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Greene avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Greene lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Canizares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canizares working aggressively here.
Canizares throws a punch but it's blocked by Greene.
Greene misses with a body punch.
Greene throws a head punch that misses.
Canizares throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Canizares struggles to land a body shot inside as Greene controls his hands.
Canizares scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canizares.
Greene takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Greene as the two fighters clinch.
Canizares lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Canizares struggles to land a body shot inside as Greene controls his hands.
Greene lands a left hand.
Canizares makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Canizares.
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!
Canizares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Canizares fails to land. #T4#
Greene misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canizares blocks a body shot from Greene.
Canizares tries to work over Greene's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canizares tries to throw a body punch but Greene avoids it by throwing Canizares back against the cage.
Greene misses with a hook to the ribs.
Greene digs a right hand underneath Canizares's ribcage. Canizares let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Canizares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Canizares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canizares lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Greene tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canizares's elbow.
Canizares tries to work over Greene's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Greene pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Canizares keeps Greene at a distance using the push kick.
Canizares throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Canizares, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greene fails to land with a series of punches.
Canizares slips under a jab from Greene.
Canizares throws out a counter right but Greene avoids it with no problem.
Canizares cracks Greene with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Canizares takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Canizares misses with a body shot.
Greene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canizares throws out the jab.
Greene appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Greene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canizares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Greene misses with a straight right.
Canizares feints a counter leg kick.
Greene throws a good cross that connects.
Greene cracks a nice hook into Canizares's ribs.
Greene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canizares was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Greene shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Canizares misses with a wild body shot.
Canizares tried to score with a low kick but Greene checks it.
Canizares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canizares. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greene avoids the body shot from Canizares.
Canizares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canizares throws a jab but it's blocked by Greene.
Canizares takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Greene lands the left hand.#T1#
The fighters circling - Greene throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greene staying out of range there.
Greene is looking for a counter combo.
Greene thuds his right hand into Canizares's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Greene thuds his right hand into Canizares's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Greene cracks a nice hook into Canizares's ribs.
Greene lands with an overhand left.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canizares manages to avoid it.
Greene takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Greene fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greene misses with a hook.
Canizares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Greene misses with a body shot.
Canizares throws a front kick that sends Greene stumbling back into the cage.
Canizares throws a sloppy head kick and Greene moves out of range easily.
Greene swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Greene with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canizares with a nice calf kick.
Canizares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canizares throws out a counter right but Greene avoids it with no problem.#T2#
A punch combination from Greene misses.
Greene swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greene ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Greene misses with a double jab.
Canizares steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Greene scores with a decent looking hook.
Greene closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Canizares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greene sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Greene.
Canizares staying out of range there.
Canizares punishes Greene's body with a nice straight punch.
Greene swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Greene misses with a body shot.
Greene throws a looping overhand right but Canizares ducks down to avoid it.
Canizares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greene throws out the jab.
Canizares throws a nice inside leg kick.
Greene darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Greene throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Greene throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Greene misses with a looping left.
Greene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canizares.
Canizares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Canizares misses with a leg kick.
Canizares avoids the body shot from Greene.
Greene lands a nice shot to the body.
Marcus Greene is winning the standup battle so far.
Greene takes one to the side of the head.
Greene misses with a hook.
Canizares bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Canizares misses with an attempted mid kick.
Greene lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Greene.
Greene checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Canizares. Beautiful body shot.
Canizares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greene lands a glancing blow to the side of Canizares's head.
Some wild striking there from Greene. #T4#
Canizares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Greene checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Greene lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Greene takes one to the side of the head.
Greene swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Canizares is looking to score with low kicks.
Greene wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Canizares lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from Canizares misses.
Canizares throws a quick inside leg kick.
Canizares throws a leg kick but Greene checks it.
Canizares throws a push kick but Greene slaps the foot to one side.
Greene bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Greene ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canizares misses with a body shot.
A solid body kick from Canizares.
Canizares lunges at Greene with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Greene's hand.
Greene missing with a left hand there. Canizares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Greene dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Greene misses with an uppercut.
Canizares throws a hook but Greene blocks it.
Greene sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Canizares slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Canizares pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Greene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canizares.
Greene looks to land a right hand but Canizares moved out of range.
A left and a right from Greene both land. Nice combination.
Greene swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greene throws a nice looking combination but Canizares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greene takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Greene digs a good hook to Canizares's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canizares throws an overhand right that lands on Greene's shoulder, as Greene tries to avoid the shot.
Greene walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Greene tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canizares was well out of range. Poor timing from Greene.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canizares manages to avoid it.
Canizares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greene manages to avoid it.#T1#
Canizares lands with an overhand left.
Canizares lands a jab to the head.
Canizares cracks Greene with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Canizares misses with the combination.
Canizares misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Greene tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Canizares.
Greene 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.
Greene lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Canizares circles away quickly and effectively.
Canizares scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Greene doesn't seem bothered though.
Canizares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greene.
Greene misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Canizares throws a hook but Greene avoids it easily.
Greene swings for the body but Canizares moves out of range.
Canizares throws a half hearted mid kick.
Greene works the jab nicely.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canizares misses with an uppercut. Greene saw that one coming.
Greene lands with a right hand.
Greene misses with a jab to the body
and Canizares counters with a straight right hand.
Greene jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Canizares takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Canizares throws a looping overhand right but Greene ducks down to avoid it.
As Canizares looks to move away, Greene throws a big counter combo but Canizares just gets out of the way.
Greene moves out of range of the body kick.
Canizares misses with an uppercut. Greene saw that one coming.
Greene takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canizares manages to avoid it.
Greene lands a nice hook to Canizares's body. Canizares takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Greene just misses with a punch to the body.
Greene swings widly with a right hand
and Canizares counters with a straight right hand.
Greene misses the jab.
Greene on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Canizares. Canizares obviously looking to wear him down.
Canizares scores with a sloppy right hand. Greene should have avoided that one.
Greene scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Canizares moves out of range as Greene strikes.
Canizares throws a quick inside leg kick.
Greene throws a hook to the side of Canizares's head but Canizares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Canizares tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Greene is able to avoid easily.
Canizares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canizares. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greene throws a right hand that misses
and Canizares counters with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Canizares.
Greene avoids a kick to the body.
Greene looks to score with a jab to the body but Canizares is just out of range.
Canizares attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Greene waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canizares.
Canizares getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Canizares with the inside leg kick.
Canizares throws a big shot that misses.
Greene throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Canizares thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greene misses with a straight right.
Canizares avoids the body shot from Greene.
Greene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canizares.
Greene digs a good hook to Canizares's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canizares. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greene appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Canizares lands a body shot.
Greene moves out of range of the body kick.
Greene looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Greene will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Greene takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Greene moves out of range as Canizares throws a body kick.
Greene misses with a hook.
Greene is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canizares manages to avoid it.
Greene throws the left hand but Canizares avoids the punch easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezequiel Canizares!

A very excited looking Ezequiel Canizares 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: SMASH: Jones vs Boma     
Date:   Feb 24, 2024
#R1#
Mcgee throws a leg kick but Forza sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Forza ducks under a wild hook from Mcgee.
Forza swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Forza misses with a hook. Mcgee ducked under it nicely.
Mcgee scoring well with a low kick there.
Forza throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mcgee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Forza. Forza obviously looking to wear him down.
Mcgee scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forza ducks under a wild hook from Mcgee.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mcgee. Forza shrugs it off though.
Forza looks to score with a jab to the body but Mcgee is just out of range.#T1#
Forza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Forza dodges the punch combination from Mcgee.
Mcgee throws a nice looking combination but Forza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mcgee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Forza throws a body kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Forza.
Mcgee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Forza.
Mcgee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Forza is looking to score with low kicks.
Mcgee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Forza throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mcgee counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Forza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mcgee. That did some damage!
Raimundo Forza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forza misses the body punch
and Mcgee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Forza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcgee, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mcgee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Forza.
A head punch on the inside from Forza fails to land. #BC2#
Mcgee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Forza avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Forza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mcgee scores with a hook to the body. Forza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mcgee misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Forza throws a right hand that misses
and Mcgee counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Raimundo Forza has been cut.
Forza wants to clinch.
A lazy body kick from Forza
and Forza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Forza takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Mcgee tenderised Forza's leg. Forza is trying to keep his angry face on.
Forza getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Forza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Mcgee misses the shot to the body.
Mcgee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mcgee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Forza's hands.
Forza throws a right hand that misses
and Mcgee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcgee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mcgee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Forza just misses with a punch to the body.
Forza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mcgee.
Mcgee swinging wildly here.
Forza feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rockwell Mcgee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raimundo Forza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mcgee misses with a kick to the body.
Mcgee looks to score with a jab to the body but Forza is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mcgee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mcgee throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Forza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Mcgee.
A countering left hand to the body from Mcgee misses.
A leg kick checked by Mcgee.
Forza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mcgee moves away.
Mcgee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Mcgee.
Mcgee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Forza. Forza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mcgee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mcgee misses with the body kick
and Forza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Forza looks to land a left hand but Mcgee moved out of range nicely.
Mcgee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mcgee punishes Forza's body with a nice straight punch.
Forza staying out of range there.
Mcgee scores with the left hand. Forza knows he should have avoided that one.
Forza throws a lazy uppercut
and Mcgee counters with a stiff right hand.
Forza misses with a hook to the body
and Mcgee counters with a series of strikes. Forza will be more careful next time no doubt.
Forza moves out of range as Mcgee strikes.
Forza misses with an uppercut. Mcgee saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Mcgee. #T2#
Forza tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mcgee is able to avoid easily.
Forza throws a right hand that misses
and Mcgee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Forza thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcgee lands with a nice body punch.
Forza wants to land a leg kick but Mcgee is out of range.
Forza throws a hook but Mcgee avoids it easily.
Rockwell Mcgee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Forza. That did some damage!
Forza misses with an uppercut.
A lazy body kick from Forza
letting Mcgee counter with a right hand.
Mcgee misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Mcgee throws a sloppy head kick and Forza moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Forza misses
and Mcgee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Forza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mcgee! But no joy.
Forza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mcgee manages to avoid it.
Mcgee connects with the punch.
Mcgee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Forza pushes Mcgee away with a front kick.
Forza shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mcgee scores with a sloppy right hand. Forza should have avoided that one. #T4#
Mcgee lands a two punch combo. #ROC2#Forza is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcgee connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Forza out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rockwell Mcgee!
Rockwell Mcgee got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

 

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Boma     
Date:   Feb 24, 2024
#R1#
Romanow misses with a right hand
and Ganz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Romanow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ganz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Romanow cracks Ganz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ganz just misses with a punch to the body.
Romanow changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Romanow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ganz moves away.
Romanow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ganz digs a good body shot into Romanow's ribs.
Romanow misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganz jabs at Romanow's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ganz misses the target.
Ganz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romanow.
Romanow misses with a right hand
and Ganz counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Ganz swings for the body but Romanow moves out of range.
Romanow feinted with a counter takedown.
Ganz lands a nice hook to Romanow's body. Romanow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ganz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ganz slaps away a takedown attempt from Romanow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ganz missing with a left hand there. Romanow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romanow connects with a jab.
Romanow misses with a hook
and Ganz counters with a left to the body.
Ganz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romanow.
Ganz misses with a hook.
Marcel Romanow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ganz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romanow.
Ganz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bartolomeu Ganz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Good shot there by Ganz.
Ganz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romanow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ganz swings for the body but Romanow moves out of range.
Ganz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Ganz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ganz misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Ganz lands.
Ganz jabs at Romanow's body.
Ganz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romanow moves away.
Romanow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good shot there by Romanow.#T3#
Romanow misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ganz counters with a right hand to the body.
Romanow moves forwards but Ganz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ganz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Romanow throws a good cross that connects.
Romanow misses with a right hand
and Ganz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Romanow.
Romanow feinted with a counter takedown.
Ganz wants to land a leg kick but Romanow is out of range.
Romanow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ganz throws a low kick but Romanow moves out of range easily.
Ganz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Ganz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romanow.
Romanow throws a jab when Ganz was well out of range.
Romanow jabs at Ganz's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romanow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ganz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romanow.
Romanow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ganz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Ganz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Romanow misses with a hook
and Ganz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Marcel Romanow has been cut.
Ganz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romanow just misses with a punch to the body.
Romanow misses the body punch
and Ganz counters with a low kick, right behind Romanow 's knee.
Ganz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ganz lands a really nice looking cross but Romanow seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bartolomeu Ganz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcel Romanow's cut.
That's time! Romanow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Romanow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romanow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big right from Romanow misses.
Romanow throws an overhand right that lands on Ganz's shoulder, as Ganz tries to avoid the shot.
Ganz misses with a hook. Romanow ducked under it nicely.
Ganz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ganz blocks a jab.
A jab from Ganz misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow misses with a body shot.
Romanow throws a body shot but no joy.
Ganz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Romanow swings for the body but Ganz moves out of range.
Ganz feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Ganz throws an overhand right that lands on Romanow's shoulder, as Romanow tries to avoid the shot.
Romanow half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ganz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Romanow ducks under a wild hook from Ganz.#TD#
Romanow throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ganz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Romanow is in Ganz's guard.
Romanow won't allow Ganz to sweep him here.
Romanow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Romanow pushing down on Ganz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Romanow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Romanow lands strikes from half guard.
Romanow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ganz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Let's hope that Ganz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Romanow drops an elbow to the side of Ganz's head. #T2#
Romanow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ganz is looking for a sweep. Romanow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romanow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Romanow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ganz defending well though.
Romanow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Romanow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ganz wants to get back to full guard.
Ganz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Romanow scores with a couple of nice shots.
Romanow 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.
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!
Ganz is trying to get back to full guard.
Romanow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Romanow seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ganz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Romanow working the head and body with strikes.
We've been hearing that Romanow has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Romanow throwing shots but Ganz is blocking nicely.
Ganz is looking to control Romanow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ganz avoid being mounted?
Ganz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Romanow scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ganz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Romanow there.
Nice strikes from Romanow there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Romanow lands a nice short elbow.
Ganz is looking for a sweep. Romanow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ganz manages to get to full guard.
Ganz keeping moving, preventing Romanow from controlling successfully. #T4#
Romanow scoring with punches to the head and body.
Romanow is in close to Ganz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Romanow chips away with some ground and pound.
Romanow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ganz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ganz pulls Romanow in close to prevent any damage.
Romanow postures up and lands a big shot to Ganz's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcel Romanow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcel Romanow's cut.
That's time! Romanow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Romanow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Romanow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ganz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Romanow. #TD#
Romanow fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ganz sprawls well initially but Romanow persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Romanow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Romanow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow throwing shots but Ganz is blocking nicely.
Romanow is nestled in close to Ganz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Romanow working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ganz is looking to control Romanow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ganz avoid being mounted?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ganz can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Romanow throwing shots but Ganz is blocking nicely.
Ganz regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Romanow.
Ganz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Romanow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Romanow wants to control from the top but Ganz keeps moving.
Romanow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Romanow lands a couple of elbows.
Romanow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ganz working a defensive guard here.
Romanow scoring with punches to the head and body.
Romanow with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Romanow is looking to work some ground and pound but Ganz has wrist control.
Romanow trying to control the position from guard on top but Ganz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Romanow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Romanow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Romanow throws a big right hand that misses.
Romanow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ganz pulls Romanow in close to prevent any damage.
Ganz 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.
Ganz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Romanow works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Romanow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ganz is trying to get back to full guard.
Romanow lands strikes from half guard.
Marcel Romanow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Romanow seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Romanow drops an elbow to the side of Ganz's head.
Ganz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ganz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ganz looking to control but Romanow passes into half guard. #T4#
Ganz is not content to let Romanow control the position.
Romanow looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ganz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ganz is looking to improve his position.
Ganz wants to get back to his feet.
Ganz controlling the position well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romanow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcel Romanow!

A victorious Marcel Romanow thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#1042 Karim v Super     
Date:   Feb 17, 2024
#R1#
A big left from Salajudin Ii misses.
Salajudin Ii misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salajudin Ii throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Salajudin Ii.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Salajudin Ii.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Salajudin Ii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson works Salajudin Ii's body with a nice hook.
Johnson takes a swing at Salajudin Ii's ribcage but misses.
Salajudin Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Salajudin Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Salajudin Ii.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Salajudin Ii checks a leg kick.
Salajudin Ii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Salajudin Ii goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Nice uppercut lands for Salajudin Ii. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Salajudin Ii's front leg but catches the back leg as Salajudin Ii tries to avoid it.
Salajudin Ii throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Johnson takes a swing at Salajudin Ii's ribcage but misses.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Salajudin Ii's head but Salajudin Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Salajudin Ii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Salajudin Ii off balance momentarily.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Salajudin Ii on the side of 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!
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Salajudin Ii is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Salajudin Ii misses.
Salajudin Ii blocks a jab.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salajudin Ii manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Johnson staying out of range there.
Salajudin Ii misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Salajudin Ii throws a counter combo.
Salajudin Ii throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a body kick that stops Salajudin Ii in his tracks momentarily.
Salajudin Ii drops his hands momentarily and Johnson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Johnson misses the body punch
and Salajudin Ii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Salajudin Ii stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Salajudin Ii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Salajudin Ii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salajudin Ii lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Salajudin Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salajudin Ii blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Salajudin Ii! But no joy.#TD2#
Salajudin Ii shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Salajudin Ii finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Salajudin Ii is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Johnson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Salajudin Ii misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Salajudin Ii has time to react.
Salajudin Ii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salajudin Ii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Salajudin Ii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salajudin Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Salajudin Ii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson thumps Salajudin Ii with a low kick.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Salajudin Ii at a distance.
Salajudin Ii looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salajudin Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Karim Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Salajudin Ii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Salajudin Ii persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Salajudin Ii to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Johnson misses with an uppercut
letting Salajudin Ii counter with a right hand.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Salajudin Ii's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Salajudin Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salajudin Ii can do to turn this around?
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karim Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salajudin Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Salajudin Ii.
Johnson misses with a right hand
enabling Salajudin Ii to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson takes a swing at Salajudin Ii's ribcage but misses.
Salajudin Ii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Salajudin Ii misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Salajudin Ii on that attempt.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Salajudin Ii counter with a right hand.
Donk. Salajudin Ii catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Salajudin Ii misses.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salajudin Ii moves away.
Salajudin Ii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Salajudin Ii. Salajudin Ii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Salajudin Ii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salajudin Ii feints the counter takedown.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A swing and a miss from Salajudin Ii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Salajudin Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Johnson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Salajudin Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Salajudin Ii throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Salajudin Ii lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Johnson swings for the body but Salajudin Ii moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Salajudin Ii.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Salajudin Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Salajudin Ii off balance momentarily.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Salajudin Ii counters with a nice uppercut.
Salajudin Ii misses the jab.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salajudin Ii moves away.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Salajudin Ii loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Salajudin Ii shakes it off.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson cracks Salajudin Ii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Salajudin Ii checks it.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Salajudin Ii counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Johnson bucks up and tries to throw Salajudin Ii off but instead Salajudin Ii has got his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Salajudin Ii is looking for the choke from the back position but Johnson is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Johnson showing good submission defense here. #T3##SUB2#
Salajudin Ii is working for a rear naked choke. Johnson is not defending it well and Salajudin Ii has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Johnson refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Johnson's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Super Salajudin Ii!
Our winner, Super Salajudin Ii, 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: UIW 12: Road to Champions 6     
Date:   Feb 16, 2024
#R1#
The fighters circling - Bayou throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bayou could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fahalo misses with a straight left.
Bayou is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bayou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fahalo.
Tiki Fahalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Fahalo.
Bayou is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bayou tried to score with a low kick but Fahalo checks it.
A big left from Fahalo misses.
Bayou avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bayou ducks under a wild hook from Fahalo.
Bayou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bayou slips a jab from Fahalo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fahalo looks to land a combination but Bayou avoids it well.
Fahalo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fahalo misses with a looping left.
Bayou appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Fahalo misses. #T1#
Fahalo with a hook.
Fahalo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bayous jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good exchange - Bayou coming out on top.
Bayou cracks Fahalo with an open hand slap.
Fahalo throws a shot from downtown. Bayou moves away and avoids it.
Fahalo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fahalo looks to throw the jab but Bayou is out of range.
Bayou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fahalo misses with a body shot
and Fahalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fahalo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fahalo misses with a hook. Bayou ducked under it nicely.
Fahalo misses with a left hand
and Bayou counters with a nice uppercut.
Fahalo lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fahalo tries to clinch but Bayou is having none of it. #T2#
Fahalo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fahalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fahalo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fahalo with a poor takedown #KD#
and Bayou counters with a nice right hand that sends Fahalo toppling to the canvas! Fahalo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bayou finish him?!#ROC#Fahalo is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tiki Fahalo has been cut.
Bayou measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Fahalo! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Bobby Bayou!

 

Event: C278: Gunnarsson vs Nakagawa     
Date:   Feb 11, 2024
#R1#
Jean Baptiste pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferkingstad scores with a nice head shot.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jean Baptiste throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ferkingstad throws a jab but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste clobbers Ferkingstad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ferkingstad looks to score with a jab to the body but Jean Baptiste is just out of range.
Jean Baptiste has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Ferkingstad scores with the left hand. Jean Baptiste knows he should have avoided that one.
Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad misses with the body kick
and Jean Baptiste counters with a stiff right hand.
Ferkingstad throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jean Baptiste counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferkingstad with a nice calf kick.
Jean Baptiste checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ferkingstad lands a body shot.
A jab from Ferkingstad does it's job there.
Jean Baptiste connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferkingstad. Ferkingstad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ferkingstad buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ferkingstad tries to score with a low kick but Jean Baptiste moves his leg out of the way.
Jean Baptiste slips under a jab from Ferkingstad.#T1#
Ferkingstad motions for Jean Baptiste to come forward. Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jean Baptiste misses with a wild body shot.
Ferkingstad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jean Baptiste.
Ferkingstad throws a hook to the side of Jean Baptiste's head but Jean Baptiste sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferkingstad thuds his shin into the meat of Jean Baptiste's side.
Ferkingstad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jean Baptiste sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferkingstad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice body shot.
Ferkingstad blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jean Baptiste. Ferkingstad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferkingstad sizes up Jean Baptiste with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jean Baptiste avoids a kick to the body.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferkingstad scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jean Baptiste throws a wild body kick that Ferkingstad sees coming a mile off.
Ferkingstad scores with the left hand. Jean Baptiste knows he should have avoided that one.
Ferkingstad has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ferkingstad looks for the body kick but Jean Baptiste saw that one coming.
Jean Baptiste is looking for a counter combo.
A big left from Jean Baptiste misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Ferkingstad misses.
Ferkingstad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab lands there for Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ferkingstad throws a lazy right hand but Jean Baptiste sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferkingstad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferkingstad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jean Baptiste.
Ferkingstad throws a lazy uppercut
and Jean Baptiste counters with a straight right hand.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook. Jean Baptiste ducked under it nicely.
Ferkingstad moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ferkingstad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut.
Ferkingstad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jean Baptiste swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jean Baptiste slips under a jab from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad walks into a left hand.
Ferkingstad moves out of range as Jean Baptiste throws a body kick.
Jean Baptiste connects with a leg kick.
Ferkingstad throws a low kick but Jean Baptiste moves out of range easily.
Jean Baptiste looks to throw the jab but Ferkingstad is out of range.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook
and Jean Baptiste counters with a straight right hand.
Jean Baptiste throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Ferkingstad connects with an inside leg kick.
Ferkingstad connects with a body shot that sends Jean Baptiste's belly button to the back.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick which misses Jean Baptiste's front leg but catches the back leg as Jean Baptiste tries to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jean Baptiste takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ferkingstad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ferkingstad to score with a decent uppercut.
Ferkingstad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste cracks a nice hook into Ferkingstad's ribs.
Ferkingstad looks to score with a jab to the body but Jean Baptiste is just out of range.
Jean Baptiste feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ferkingstad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jean Baptiste moves away.
Jean Baptiste is looking to counter punch.
Ferkingstad wants to slow Jean Baptiste down by chopping away at his legs.
Jean Baptiste thuds a left hand into Ferkingstad's body.
Jean Baptiste tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ferkingstad throws a front kick aimed at Jean Baptiste's knee but Jean Baptiste avoids it well.
Ferkingstad misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferkingstad connects with a body shot.
Ferkingstad checks a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Jean Baptiste lands a body shot.
Ferkingstad fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jean Baptiste is out of range.
Ferkingstad feints and then cracks Jean Baptiste's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jean Baptiste down.
Ferkingstad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ferkingstad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ferkingstad blocks a jab.
Jean Baptiste thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ferkingstad misses with a kick to the body.
Ferkingstad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ferkingstad slips under a jab from Jean Baptiste.
Ferkingstad blocks the body kick.
Jean Baptiste ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferkingstad moves away.
Ferkingstad tries a quick counter leg kick but Jean Baptiste is wise to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Jean Baptiste blocks the leg kick.
Ferkingstad throws a right hand that misses
and Jean Baptiste connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferkingstad misses with a low kick as Jean Baptiste jumps back.
Ferkingstad attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Jean Baptiste on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferkingstad scores with a nice head shot.
Ferkingstad is looking to chop away at Jean Baptiste's legs.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the side of Ferkingstad's head but Ferkingstad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jean Baptiste throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferkingstad looks to land a right hand but Jean Baptiste moved out of range.
Jean Baptiste scores with a shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferkingstad.
Jean Baptiste misses with a few strikes there.
Ferkingstad slips a straight right by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste takes one on the button.
Jean Baptiste takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ferkingstad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ferkingstad bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ferkingstad in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jean Baptiste lands a jab to the nose.
Jean Baptiste scores with a leg kick.
Ferkingstad thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Jean Baptiste wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ferkingstad looks to land a body kick but Jean Baptiste moved away.
Some bone on bone action there as Ferkingstad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferkingstad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jean Baptiste looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jean Baptiste misses with a few strikes there.
Ferkingstad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jean Baptiste tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferkingstad was well out of range. Poor timing from Jean Baptiste.#T1#
Jean Baptiste pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferkingstad delivers a nice body kick.
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferkingstad lands a jab.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range as Ferkingstad strikes.
Ferkingstad blocks the body kick.
Ferkingstad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jean Baptiste moves away.
Ferkingstad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferkingstad scores with a jab to the head.
Ferkingstad connects with a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste throws a big shot that misses.
Jean Baptiste fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferkingstad manages to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste slips under a jab.
Jean Baptiste lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ferkingstad goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body kick.
Ferkingstad replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jean Baptiste blocks it well.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jean Baptiste - that will leave a mark!
Ferkingstad throws a hook but Jean Baptiste avoids it easily.#T2#
Jean Baptiste throws a lazy right hand but Ferkingstad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferkingstad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferkingstad scores with a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jean Baptiste jabs Ferkingstad to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ferkingstad takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jean Baptiste on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ferkingstad swings widly with a right hand
letting Jean Baptiste counter with a right hand.
Nice body kick there by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste lands a body shot.
Ferkingstad throws a low kick but Jean Baptiste avoids it.
Ferkingstad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jean Baptiste is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ferkingstad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferkingstad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ferkingstad connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jean Baptiste scrambles back to his feet.
Jean Baptiste fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ferkingstad checks it well.
Ferkingstad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jean Baptiste throws a chopping leg kick but Ferkingstad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T3#
Ferkingstad takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jean Baptiste avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ferkingstad scores with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jean Baptiste checks a leg kick.
Ferkingstad misses with a low kick.
Jean Baptiste swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jean Baptiste motions for Ferkingstad to come forward. Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jean Baptiste throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jean Baptiste scores with a nice head shot.
Ferkingstad moves out of range of the leg kick from Jean Baptiste.
Ferkingstad thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jean Baptiste if he has to take too many more of those.
Ferkingstad connects with a nice looking jab.
Ferkingstad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferkingstad scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jean Baptiste checks a leg kick nicely.
Ferkingstad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jean Baptiste takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Jean Baptiste checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ferkingstad fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jean Baptiste checks it well.
Jean Baptiste appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferkingstad connects with a right hand. Jean Baptiste shakes it off.
Ferkingstad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ferkingstad throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jean Baptiste.
A quick step to the side and Jean Baptiste tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferkingstad misses the shot to the body.
Ferkingstad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jean Baptiste tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferkingstad was well out of range. Poor timing from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferkingstad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ferkingstad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jean Baptiste looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jean Baptiste fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ferkingstad is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferkingstad slips a jab from Jean Baptiste.
Ferkingstad loads up on a big right hand but Jean Baptiste slips the punch.
Jean Baptiste takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Ferkingstad rushes Jean Baptiste and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jean Baptiste looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jean Baptiste blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick which misses Jean Baptiste's front leg but catches the back leg as Jean Baptiste tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Ferkingstad is predictable there
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferkingstad thinking.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jean Baptiste moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ferkingstad scores with a hook to the body. Jean Baptiste takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jean Baptiste misses with a kick to the body.
Ferkingstad was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jean Baptiste scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ferkingstad moves out of range as Jean Baptiste throws a body kick.
Ferkingstad tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jean Baptiste is able to avoid easily.
Ferkingstad throws a lazy right hand but Jean Baptiste sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jean Baptiste waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferkingstad.
Jean Baptiste slips a straight right by Ferkingstad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste swings for the body but Ferkingstad moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jean Baptiste fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferkingstad manages to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jean Baptiste lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Jean Baptiste misses its intended target. #T1#
Ferkingstad blocks a head kick by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jean Baptiste steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferkingstad.
Jean Baptiste was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jean Baptiste looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferkingstad is just out of range.
Ferkingstad misses with an uppercut. Jean Baptiste saw that one coming.
Jean Baptiste misses the jab.
Ferkingstad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ferkingstad throws an off balance right hand
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ferkingstad thinking.
Jean Baptiste wants to land a leg kick but Ferkingstad is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jean Baptiste. Ferkingstad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jean Baptiste takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook but Ferkingstad blocks it.
Ferkingstad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jean Baptiste moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jean Baptiste blocks the body kick.
Ferkingstad throws a jab but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Ferkingstad throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ferkingstad tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jean Baptiste is able to avoid easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Jean Baptiste finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2#
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jean Baptiste looks to land a left hand but Ferkingstad moved out of range nicely.
Jean Baptiste throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ferkingstad throws a big counter head kick but Jean Baptiste avoids it with no problem.
Brady Jean Baptiste has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferkingstad misses with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Ferkingstad.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ferkingstad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jean Baptiste throws out the jab.
Ferkingstad slips a straight right by Jean Baptiste.
Ferkingstad scores with a nice body kick.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range of the body kick.
Jean Baptiste throws a big shot that misses.
Jean Baptiste feints and then cracks Ferkingstad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ferkingstad down.
Nice uppercut there from Ferkingstad.
Jean Baptiste throws a jab when Ferkingstad was well out of range.
Ferkingstad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jean Baptiste.#T3#
Ferkingstad throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice looking body kick.
Jean Baptiste needs to keep his hands up - Ferkingstad had a free shot at his head there.
Jean Baptiste throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferkingstad throws a low kick but Jean Baptiste moves out of range easily.
Ferkingstad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jean Baptiste.
Crunch! Ferkingstad slams his shin into Jean Baptiste's torso.
Ferkingstad is looking to land body kicks.
Jean Baptiste uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad misses with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Jean Baptiste.
Ferkingstad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ferkingstad throws the left hand but Jean Baptiste avoids the punch easily.
Ferkingstad throws a jab but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ferkingstad throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jean Baptiste misses with a wild body shot.
Ferkingstad tries a quick counter leg kick but Jean Baptiste is wise to it.#T4#
Jean Baptiste looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ferkingstad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Ferkingstad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jean Baptiste looks to throw the jab but Ferkingstad is out of range.
Jean Baptiste fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jean Baptiste misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferkingstad closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jean Baptiste counters with a straight right hand.
Ferkingstad fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook but Ferkingstad avoids it easily.
A big left from Jean Baptiste misses.
Ferkingstad has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jean Baptiste.
Decent striking displayed by Ferkingstad there.
Jean Baptiste misses with a leg kick.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a right hand but Ferkingstad moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brady Jean Baptiste.
Well Ferkingstad has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!

Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SMASH: Sitsongrit v Materlak 2     
Date:   Feb 10, 2024
#R1#
A low kick lands for Lutang.
Lutang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A shot to the liver by Lutang. Beautiful body shot.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but Lutang shows good takedown defense.
Lutang works Furioto's body with a nice hook.
Furioto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lutang swings for the body but Furioto moves out of range.
Lutang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lutang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Furioto fails with the takedown.
Lutang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Lutang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Furioto manages to avoid it.
Lutang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Furioto moves forwards but Lutang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Furioto with a poor takedown
and Lutang counters with a nice leg kick.
Sun Lutang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Lutang misses with a hook. Furioto ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Furioto gets a takedown into half guard.
Lutang preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Lutang is looking to escape.
Lutang is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Furioto has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lutang defend it? Furioto steps over the head and cranks it - Lutang is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Furioto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maximus Furioto!
Maximus Furioto very nearly forgot to thank Bondi MMA ðŸï¸ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

 
 
 
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