Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C304: Marley vs Anderson II
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Branca misses with a hook to the body
and Fujimoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Branca pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fujimoto follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Branca.
Branca lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Branca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujimoto swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Branca to counter with a crisp jab.
Branca scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fujimoto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Branca counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fujimoto thinking. #T1#
Branca lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fujimoto throws a head kick but Branca moves out of range.
Branca swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fujimoto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Branca can pounce on him.
Branca scores with a jab to the body.
Fujimoto looks winded!
Fujimoto needs to keep his hands up - Branca had a free shot at his head there.#KD#
Branca feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fujimoto sprawling to the canvas! Fujimoto rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Branca finish him?! #ROC#Fujimoto is rocked!
Joao Cajo Branca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branca with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Branca lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fujimoto takes a step back to recover. #T2##KD#
Branca cracks Fujimoto with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fujimoto looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Branca finish him?
Fujimoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Branca finish him?
Fujimoto is holding his hands too far apart here. Branca throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Fujimoto is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Cajo Branca!
After the fight, Joao Cajo Branca was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: C298: Queiroz vs Mahogany II
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Branca lands a right hook to the body.
Chukwuma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Branca at a distance.
Chukwuma throws a big shot that misses.
Branca loads up on a big right hand but Chukwuma slips the punch.
Chukwuma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chukwuma throws a big shot that misses.
Chukwuma misses with a leg kick.
Branca takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Branca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Branca looks to throw the jab but Chukwuma is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chukwuma.
Chukwuma punishes Branca's body with a nice straight punch.
Chukwuma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Branca misses with a straight right.
Jab by Chukwuma.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branca misses with a straight left.
Chukwuma works Branca's body with a nice hook.
Branca throws an overhand right that lands on Chukwuma's shoulder, as Chukwuma tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Chukwuma lands with a straight right. Branca didn't see that one coming.
Chukwuma throws a lazy uppercut
and Branca counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Tinashe Chukwuma has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chukwuma. Branca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chukwuma slips under a jab from Branca.
Chukwuma pushes Branca away with a front kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Branca takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've been informed that Chukwuma has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Branca misses with a hook.
Chukwuma throws a right hand that misses
and Branca counters with a solid body kick.
Chukwuma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chukwuma thows a body kick. Branca tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chukwuma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Branca throws out the jab.
Branca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chukwuma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tinashe Chukwuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branca misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chukwuma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Branca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Branca takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chukwuma - that will leave a mark!
Branca is breathing heavily.
Chukwuma lands a nice shot that snaps Branca's head back.
Branca fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chukwuma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice leg kick from Chukwuma, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chukwuma lands a nice looking body kick.
Branca walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Branca on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chukwuma. Chukwuma obviously looking to wear him down.
Chukwuma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chukwuma lands a nice looking kick to the body. Branca takes a step back to recover.
Chukwuma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Chukwuma lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Branca at a distance.
Chukwuma scores with a three punch combo!
A telegraphed right hand from Branca misses the target. #T3#
Branca wants to slow Chukwuma down by chopping away at his legs.
Branca tries to score with a low kick but Chukwuma moves his leg out of the way.
Chukwuma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chukwuma throws a body kick that misses.
Chukwuma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Branca takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chukwuma fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chukwuma throws an overhand right that lands on Branca's shoulder, as Branca tries to avoid the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chukwuma.
Branca takes one on the button.
Branca takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC2#Branca is rocked!#CUT2#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is getting worse.
Branca is holding his hands too far apart here. Chukwuma throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Branca is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tinashe Chukwuma!
After winning the bout, Tinashe Chukwuma thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C285: Billabong vs Jiang
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Sup lands a nice shot that snaps Branca's head back.
Branca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sup.
Branca loads up on a big right hand but Sup slips the punch.
Sup lands a glancing blow to the side of Branca's head.
Branca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sup sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Branca walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Branca misses with a right hand
and Sup counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Branca tries to keep at a distance but Sup has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sup is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Branca gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sup landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Sup lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Branca misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sup with a knee to the head.
Sup prevents a body shot from Branca.
Sup throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Branca blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Sup on the inside. #T1#
Branca misses with some punches.
Branca throws a head punch that misses.
Sup working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sup blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sup lands a hook that snaps the head of Branca backwards.
Branca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sup wants to take the fight to the mat but Branca manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Branca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Branca takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sup drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Branca gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joao Cajo Branca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karel Sup.
Sup lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Branca backwards.
Sup lands with a right to the head.
Sup lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Branca is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sup is keeping busy.
Sup blocks a body shot from Branca. #T2#
Sup unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sup landing knees to the body.
Branca is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Sup.
Branca works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sup tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Branca tries to circle away but Sup has him pinned against the cage.
Sup missing with knees to the body.
Sup using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Branca has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sup connects with a nasty looking knee right to Branca's face.
Sup lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sup lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Sup works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sup slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sup stands up over Branca, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Sup distracts Branca with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Branca knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sup on the ground.
Sup working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sup scoring with some ground and pound.
Branca on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Branca tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Branca escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sup gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sup landing some decent shots from guard.
Sup scoring with some ground and pound.
Sup is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Sup is looking to work some ground and pound but Branca has wrist control.
Sup keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Branca's head.
Sup controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sup with a nice head shot there.
Branca has momentary wrist control but Sup slips an elbow through the middle.
Sup with a nice head shot there.
Sup landing some decent shots from guard.
Sup postures up and lands a big shot to Branca's brow.
Sup controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Karel Sup dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Cajo Branca's cut.
That's time! Branca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sup goes for a double leg but Branca avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Branca continues to drive forward.
Sup scores with the left hand. Branca knows he should have avoided that one.
Sup takes a swing at Branca's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Sup clinches up with Branca and pushes him back against the cage.
Sup lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is getting worse.
Sup has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sup throws a punch but it's blocked by Branca.
Sup with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Branca.
Branca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Branca can't find room to land a body shot as Sup controls the action.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sup. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sup works on Branca's body with a couple of short punches.
Branca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Branca is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sup is keeping busy.
Sup blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Branca.
Nice body punch from Sup - that landed with a thud.
Branca takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sup has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Branca seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sup can turn it around.
Branca swings wildly with an uppercut but Sup uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sup scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sup is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sup lands a right hand.
Sup unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sup lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sup lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Still in the clinch, Sup scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sup is looking for a takedown.
Sup makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Sup connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Branca goes down! Sup jumps into full mount looking to finish! #ROC2#Branca is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Sup! Branca is hurt baaadly! Sup is firing away with more strikes - Branca is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

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

Event: C279: Nakagawa vs Barkley
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Keji throws a body punch but Branca moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Keji.
Branca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Branca.
Branca throws a body shot but no joy.
Branca takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Branca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keji was well out of range. Poor timing from Branca.
Keji takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Branca shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Keji fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Branca looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Keji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Keji misses with an uppercut
and Branca counters with a nice uppercut.
Keji throws an off balance right hand
and Branca counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Keji jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keji takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Branca moves out of range as Keji strikes.
A slow jab from Branca misses its intended target. #T1#
Branca thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Keji if he has to take too many more of those.
Branca blocks a jab.
Branca walks into a straight right hand from Keji.
A swing and a miss from Keji.
Branca with a hook.
Keji lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#That has opened up Joao Cajo Branca's cut even more.
Nice uppercut lands for Keji. That snapped Branca's head back.
Keji throws the left hand but Branca avoids the punch easily.
Branca throws out a counter right but Keji avoids it with no problem.
Keji misses with a hook
and Branca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Branca ducks under a wild hook from Keji.
Branca misses with the combination.
Branca throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#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!
Branca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keji swings widly with a right hand
and Branca counters with a right hand to the body.
Branca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Keji counter with a right hand.
Branca is looking to score with low kicks.
Branca lands a really nice looking cross but Keji seems unphased.
Keji throws a hook but Branca blocks it.
Keji throws a right hand that misses
and Branca counters with a nice leg kick.
Branca throws a big shot that misses.
Keji swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Branca throws out a counter right but Keji avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Branca misses.
Branca thuds his right hand into Keji's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Branca scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Keji.#CUT#The cut above Joao Cajo Branca's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Keji.
Keji ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keji misses with a looping right.
Keji stuns Branca with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Branca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keji swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keji throws a jab when Branca was well out of range.
Branca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keji sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keji is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice straight punches there by Keji. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keji.
Keji keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Branca.
Branca gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Keji.#CUT#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Branca staying out of range there.
Keji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keji closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Branca! Keji dives in looking to finish! Branca is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdul Keji!
Abdul Keji decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C266: Nakagawa vs Machado II
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Branca throws out a loose jab but Keji uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keji throws a body punch but Branca moves out of range.
Keji waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Branca.
Good standup being displayed there by Keji as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Branca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keji misses with a body shot.
Keji looks to score with a jab to the body but Branca is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keji misses with a straight left.
Keji blocks a jab.
Branca throws a looping overhand right but Keji ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Keji tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Branca misses with a lunging right hand
and Keji counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Keji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Branca throws a hook but Keji blocks it.
Keji is looking to wear down Branca with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A swing and a miss from Keji.
Branca doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Branca misses with an uppercut.
Branca with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keji to score with a decent uppercut.
Branca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Branca is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Keji jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Keji scores with a jab to the body.
Branca scores with a body shot.
Branca attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Branca throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Branca is predictable there
and Keji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Keji needs to keep his hands up - Branca had a free shot at his head there.
Branca misses the jab.
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!
Branca dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keji. That did some damage!
Branca works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Keji.
Branca fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keji has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Keji scores with a crisp jab that stopped Branca in his tracks. #CUT#That has opened up Joao Cajo Branca's cut even more.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Keji as he connects with a hook.#KD#
Keji sends Branca crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Keji is motioning to the referee to let Branca up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Branca is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Joao Cajo Branca's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A jab from Branca does it's job there.
Branca is still on wobbly legs! Can Keji finish him?
Keji is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Keji lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Branca up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Keji from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Branca's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abdul Keji!
Our winner, Abdul Keji, 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: C241: Albatross vs Gebhardt
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Bystrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Branca connects with an inside leg kick.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses
and Branca finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bystrom. Branca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bystrom tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Branca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Branca throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bystrom throws a body shot but no joy.
Bystrom explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Branca staying out of range there.
Branca scores with a jab. Bystrom acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Branca lands a glancing blow to the side of Bystrom's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bystrom takes a swing at Branca's ribcage but misses.
Branca throws out a counter right but Bystrom avoids it with no problem.
Bystrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bystrom doesn't manage to clinch there - Branca circles away.
Torkel Bystrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bystrom swings widly with a right hand
and Branca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Bystrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Branca. Beautiful body shot.
Bystrom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC2#Bystrom is rocked!
Bystrom switches off momentarily and Branca cracks him with a monster right hand! Bystrom topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Branca dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Branca!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Cajo Branca!
A very excited looking Joao Cajo Branca rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Torkel Bystrom had this to say: 'Well back to the gym.'.

Event: C221: Kahn vs Skurwysynowski
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Branca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Branca with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Branca throws out a powerful jab.
Fujimoto on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Branca throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fujimoto.
Fujimoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fujimoto defending well as Branca loads up on a big left hand.
Joao Cajo Branca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branca lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca misses with a hook.
It looked like Fujimoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body punch from Branca.
Fujimoto misses with a looping left.#T1#
Fujimoto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fujimoto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Branca.
Branca scores with a push kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Branca.
Branca has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fujimoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fujimoto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Branca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fujimoto.
Branca digs a good body shot into Fujimoto's ribs.
Branca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fujimoto manages to avoid it.
Fujimoto throws a counter high kick but Branca was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
A nice combination there by Branca.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujimoto avoids the body shot from Branca.
Fujimoto moves away from the strike by Branca.
Fujimoto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Branca jabs at Fujimoto's body.
Branca connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fujimoto's hands.
Branca avoids the head kick by Fujimoto.
Fujimoto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Branca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2#
Branca cracks Fujimoto with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fujimoto looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Branca finish him? #T3##KD2#
Branca lands a big uppercut and Fujimoto crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Fujimoto looks OK. Branca waves Fujimoto back to his feet!#ROC2#Fujimoto is rocked!
Branca fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fujimoto.#KD2#
Branca sends Fujimoto crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Branca is motioning to the referee to let Fujimoto up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Fujimoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Fujimoto.
Fujimoto seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice straight punches there by Branca. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Branca.
Fujimoto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Branca ducks right into an uppercut from Fujimoto. #T4##KD2#
Branca feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fujimoto sprawling to the canvas! Fujimoto rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Branca finish him?! #ROC2#Fujimoto is rocked!
Branca fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fujimoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Branca stuns Fujimoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fujimoto is breathing heavily.
Branca cracks Fujimoto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Branca is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fujimoto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#KD2#
Branca drops Fujimoto with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fujimoto looks back up at him and smiles so Branca waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Fujimoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Branca throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fujimoto seems to have got his legs back now.
Branca comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branca feints and then cracks Fujimoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fujimoto down.
Branca lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Branca sizes up Fujimoto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Branca staying out of range there.
Branca has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fujimoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Branca.
Fujimoto looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Fujimoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Branca is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fujimoto with a body shot.
Branca lands with a thumping leg kick.
Branca cracks Fujimoto with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Fujimoto misses
and Branca counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fujimoto thinking. #KD2#
Branca cracks Fujimoto with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Branca has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Fujimoto to stand back up!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Branca flashes Fujimoto a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Fujimoto's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Fujimoto crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Branca punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Cajo Branca!
Joao Cajo Branca spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: C212: Kersikov vs Haggar
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
A big left from Emelianenko misses.
Emelianenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Branca.
Emelianenko looks to land a left hand but Branca moved out of range nicely.
Emelianenko wants to clinch.
Branca is looking to counter punch.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch but Branca is avoiding it.
Emelianenko tries to clinch there but Branca circles away.
Emelianenko wants to clinch up but Branca keeps it at a distance.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses.
Branca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Emelianenko clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca blocking some punches.
Branca throws a head punch that misses.
Branca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Branca lands a hook that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Branca has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
Branca working aggressively here.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Branca can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action.
Branca lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Branca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Branca takes a shot to the head.
Emelianenko trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brancas head.
A shot in the inside from Branca.
Branca has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Branca.
A nice right hand lands inside from Emelianenko. #CUT2#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Come on Branca - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Emelianenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Branca throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branca misses with a punch on the inside.
Branca tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
Emelianenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Branca avoids the damage to the body.
Branca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Branca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Branca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branca misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Branca manages to break the clinch.
Emelianenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Branca swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Branca scores with a one two! Emelianenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Emelianenko forces Branca back against the cage and clinches.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Branca.
Branca is struggling to control the position.
Branca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Branca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Branca is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Branca. #T3#
Emelianenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Branca.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Branca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branca presses Emelianenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with the head strike.
Branca has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Branca.
Branca swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Branca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Emelianenko closes the distance and pushes Branca back into the cage.
Branca lands a right hand.
Emelianenko has a couple of punches blocked by Branca.
Branca swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branca scores with a shot to the side of Emelianenko's head.
Emelianenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brancas head. #T4#
Branca blocks an uppercut.
Branca misses with some punches.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Branca.
A short right from Emelianenko.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Branca misses with some punches.
Emelianenko trying to land knees to the body.
Branca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Branca has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko. #BC#
Branca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Branca paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Branca swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Branca misses with a body shot.
Emelianenko appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Emelianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Branca's shoulder, as Branca tries to avoid the shot.
Branca seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Emelianenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Branca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Branca appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Emelianenko misses with a few strikes there.
Emelianenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Emelianenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roman Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Branca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Branca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Branca drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Emelianenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Branca throws a leg kick which misses Emelianenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Emelianenko tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Emelianenko moves into the clinch.
Branca's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roman Emelianenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Emelianenko. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Branca blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Branca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Branca backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko keeps control of Branca as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Branca.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
A short right from Emelianenko on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Branca.
Branca lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Branca.
Branca has a couple of punches blocked by Emelianenko.
A right handed body shot lands from Branca.
Emelianenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Branca backwards.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Branca.
Branca tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko pushes Branca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Emelianenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Branca lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Branca blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Branca scores with a nice short uppercut.
Branca managing to block the knees to the body from Emelianenko.
Branca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Branca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Emelianenko lands with a right to the head.
Branca blocks an uppercut.
Emelianenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Branca misses with a body punch.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Branca.
Branca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Branca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Branca gets through Emelianenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Branca blocking some punches.
Emelianenko trying to land knees to the body.
Branca tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Branca looking to stall.
Emelianenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Branca avoiding damage as Emelianenko throws knees to the body.
Branca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Branca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emelianenko throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Emelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Emelianenko misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Branca misses the target.
Roman Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Branca.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Branca swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Branca swats away the attempt to clinch by Emelianenko.
A counter left hand to the body from Branca misses its target.#CL2#
Emelianenko rushes Branca and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko trying to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Branca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Branca avoiding damage as Emelianenko throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Branca.
Emelianenko working aggressively here.
Branca lands a left hand. #T4#
Emelianenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Branca scores with a hook to the body.
Branca struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Branca lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Emelianenko trying to land knees to the body.
Branca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Branca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Branca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Emelianenko's elbow.
Branca stalling in the clinch but Emelianenko improves position.
Emelianenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Branca avoiding damage as Emelianenko throws knees to the body.
Branca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Branca fails to land.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Branca.
A head punch on the inside from Emelianenko fails to land.
Emelianenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Emelianenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
No joy there for Branca, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Emelianenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Branca moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Branca throwing a counter right hand but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
Emelianenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Branca.#CL2#
Emelianenko closes the distance and pushes Branca back into the cage.
Emelianenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Branca manages to break the clinch.
Branca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Emelianenko manages to avoid it.
Branca throws a jab when Emelianenko was well out of range.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Branca swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko darts in trying to clinch
and Branca makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Emelianenko wants to clinch
and Branca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roman Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Emelianenko slips a straight right by Branca.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Branca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Branca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Emelianenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Branca avoids it.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Branca.
Branca scores with a shoulder strike.
Branca works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Emelianenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Branca avoids the damage to the body.
Emelianenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Branca effectively controlling the action here.
Emelianenko trying to land knees to the body.
Emelianenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Branca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Emelianenko blocking some punches.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
Joao Cajo Branca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Branca tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Emelianenko blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Branca is defending well for now.
Emelianenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Branca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Emelianenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Branca is defending well for now.
Emelianenko lands with a right to the head.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Emelianenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Branca.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Branca fails to land.
Branca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Emelianenkos head.
Branca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Emelianenkos head.
Emelianenko working aggressively here.
Branca lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Branca blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Branca.
Emelianenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Branca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Branca misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Branca.
A right handed body shot lands from Branca.
Emelianenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emelianenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brancas head.
Branca scores with a nice hook to the head.
Branca misses with a punch on the inside.
Branca gets through Emelianenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Branca avoids the damage to the body.
Emelianenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Branca is defending well for now.
Emelianenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Branca is defending well for now.
Branca struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Branca lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Emelianenko throws a head punch that misses.
Branca pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branca swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Branca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD#
Branca drops Emelianenko with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Emelianenko looks back up at him and smiles so Branca waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Emelianenko is rocked!
Emelianenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Emelianenko wants to clinch
and Branca counters with a huge left! Emelianenko is in big trouble! He's backing up but Branca isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Emelianenko from any more damage. A dominating finish by Branca!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Cajo Branca!
Joao Cajo Branca was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: C206: Kersikov vs Blank
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Branca lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harrison circles away quickly and effectively.
Branca misses with an uppercut.
Harrison avoids the body shot from Branca.
A countering left hand to the body from Harrison misses.
Branca will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donk. Branca catches Harrison right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Sean Harrison has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Harrison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Harrison checks a leg kick.
Harrison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Branca connects with a looping right hand.
Harrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Branca.
Branca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harrison.
Branca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Branca throws a poor cross that misses
and Harrison counters with a nice body shot.
Branca scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Harrison keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Harrison appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Branca misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Branca looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Branca misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Harrison misses.
Branca misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harrison is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Branca rather than just go for the knockout.
Harrison ducks under a wild hook from Branca.
Harrison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big left from Branca misses.
Harrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Branca.
Harrison dodges the punch combination from Branca.
Harrison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Nice body punch from Branca.
A swing and a miss from Branca.
Harrison appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Harrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Branca.
Harrison blocks a jab.
Branca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harrison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Joao Cajo Branca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Harrison checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Harrison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Branca with a body shot.
Branca throws a hook but Harrison blocks it.
Branca seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T4#
Harrison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Branca swings for the body but Harrison moves out of range.
Harrison appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Branca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harrison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Branca throws a predictable looking body shot
and Harrison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Branca connects with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harrison takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Harrison moves out of range of the leg kick from Branca.
Harrison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Branca with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Harrison'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#
Harrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Branca.
Harrison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Branca.
Branca misses the jab.
Harrison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Harrison might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Branca has got the better of the exchanges.
Branca lands with a hook. Harrison tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Branca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Branca throws a body punch but Harrison moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Branca throws a poor cross that misses
and Harrison counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Branca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harrison.
Branca scores with a sloppy right hand. Harrison should have avoided that one.
Branca throws a chopping leg kick but Harrison manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Branca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harrison appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Branca moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Branca throws a lazy right hand but Harrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Branca throws a looping overhand right but Harrison ducks down to avoid it.
Harrison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Branca with a body shot.
Branca misses with a body shot.
Harrison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Branca misses with a straight right.
Harrison now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Branca throws a lazy uppercut
and Harrison counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Branca throws a hook but Harrison blocks it.
A jab from Branca misses.
Harrison staying out of range there.
Branca misses with a wild body shot.
Harrison moves forwards but Branca connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#That has opened up Sean Harrison's cut even more.
Branca throws out a leg kick but Harrison moves out of range and Branca only half commits.
A countering left hand to the body from Harrison misses.#T3#
Branca throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harrison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Branca with a body shot.
Branca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Branca.
Harrison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Branca with a body shot.
Harrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harrison doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Branca throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Harrison slips under a jab.
Harrison slips under a jab.
A shot to the body from Branca misses
and Harrison counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Branca misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Harrison misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Branca. Harrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Branca misses with a wild body shot.
Harrison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Branca throws a shot from downtown. Harrison moves away and avoids it.
Branca missing with a left hand there. Harrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harrison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Branca with a body shot.
Branca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harrison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Branca.
Branca misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean Harrison's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Branca 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 Harrison has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harrison and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Harrison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Branca with a body shot.
Branca rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harrison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Harrison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
An inside leg kick lands from Branca.
Branca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Branca.
A nice side step and Harrison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Branca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harrison moves away.
Branca throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Branca misses. #T1#
Harrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Branca.
Branca lands a jab to Harrison's midsection.
Branca moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Branca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Branca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Branca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harrison manages to avoid it.
Harrison doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Branca. Harrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Branca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harrison moves away.#T2#
Branca throws a leg kick but Harrison checks it.
Harrison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Joao Cajo Branca is winning the standup battle so far.
Branca throws a nice inside leg kick.
Branca looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harrison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Branca throws a body shot but no joy.
Branca throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Branca misses with a low kick.
Harrison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Branca's corner calls for a 1-2. Branca obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Branca.
Harrison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Harrison avoids a kick to the body.
Branca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harrison can do to turn this around?
Branca misses with a lunging right hand
and Harrison counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Harrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harrison doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Branca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harrison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Branca with a body shot.
Harrison avoids the body shot from Branca.
A countering left hand to the body from Harrison misses.
Branca moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Branca feints and then cracks Harrison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harrison down. #T4#
Harrison ducks under a wild hook from Branca.
Branca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harrison.
A nice side step and Harrison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Harrison defending well as Branca loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Harrison misses.
Harrison defending well as Branca loads up on a big left hand.
Harrison appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Branca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Branca misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Branca missing with a left hand there. Harrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harrison is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Branca with a body shot.
Harrison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Cajo Branca!
Joao Cajo Branca tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: C177: Finlayson vs Frost
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Steel lands a right hook to the body.
Branca digs a good hook to Steel's body.
Steel lands a nice shot that snaps Branca's head back. #CUT#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Branca comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Branca.
Steel misses with a lunging right hand
and Branca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Branca throws a lazy uppercut
and Steel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Branca misses with a body shot.
Branca moves forwards but Steel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Branca throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Branca tries to work over Steel's front leg with a kick but Steel checks it.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Branca manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branca looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Branca is just out of range.#T1#
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Branca has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Branca fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Branca throws a body shot but no joy.
Branca throws a one two combo.
Steel is looking to wear down Branca with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steel cracks Branca with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Steel.
It looked like Steel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Branca.
A slapping body kick lands there for Branca.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Branca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Branca on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Branca ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
It seemed like Branca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steel swings for the body but Branca moves out of range. #T2#
Good shot there by Branca.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Steel has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Steel finds it's target.#CL#
Steel closes the distance and clinches.
Steel throws a punch but it's blocked by Branca.
Steel tries to pull guard but Branca won't allow it.
Steel lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#That has opened up Joao Cajo Branca's cut even more.
Steel misses with a body punch.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Branca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branca lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Branca working aggressively here.
A short right from Steel on the inside.
Branca prevents a body shot from Steel.
Branca gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Branca has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Branca lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Branca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel moves away from the strike by Branca.
Steel is looking to counter the offense by Branca and move into the clinch.
Daniel Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Steel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branca moves away.
Branca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branca moves away.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Branca was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Steel darts in and clinches Branca up against the cage.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Branca lands a shoulder strike.
Branca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel fails to pull guard.
Branca lands a shoulder strike.
Branca misses with the head strike. #T4##BC2#
Branca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Branca scores with a hook to the body. Steel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel throws the left hand but Branca avoids the punch easily.
Branca throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel cracks Branca with a right hand to the side of the head.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Branca misses the jab.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steel looks to land a combination but Branca avoids it well.
Branca misses with an uppercut. Steel saw that one coming.
Steel throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Steel forces Branca back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joao Cajo Branca will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Steel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Branca sizes up Steel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Branca misses.
Joao Cajo Branca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel throws a lazy uppercut
and Branca counters with a good low kick that Steel was not able to check.
A shot to the body from Steel misses
and Branca counters with an outside leg kick.
Branca thuds a left hand into Steel's body.
Branca misses with an uppercut
and Branca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Branca misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Branca darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel lands with a straight right. Branca didn't see that one coming.
Steel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Branca. #T1#
Steel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Branca misses the jab.#CL#
Steel moves into the clinch.
Branca tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Branca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Branca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel pushes Branca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Branca tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Branca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Branca throws a head punch that misses.
Steel digs a right hand underneath Branca's ribcage. Branca let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Branca is breathing heavily.
Steel tries a body shot but Branca blocks it.
Daniel Steel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Branca blocks a body shot from Steel. #T2#
Branca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Branca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Branca swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branca misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Steel jumps into guard, dragging Branca to the mat. #SUB#
Steel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Branca avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Branca avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SUB#
Branca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Branca really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Steel looking for a triangle here. Branca is fighting it but it looks tight! Steel pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Branca is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Daniel Steel!
Our winner, Daniel Steel, 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: C168: White vs Farfan
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Branca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Havok.
Havok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Branca throws out a counter right but Havok avoids it with no problem.
Havok has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.
Branca walks into a stiff left hand from Havok.#CUT#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Branca digs a good hook to Havok's body.
The fighters circling - Branca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Havok throws a head kick that Branca semi-blocks.
Havok throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Branca let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Havok tries a head kick but it misses.
Branca has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Havok throws a head kick that misses.
Branca loads up on a big right hand but Havok slips the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Havok, as that shot connected.
Dez Havok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Havok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Branca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Havok was well out of range. Poor timing from Branca.
A head kick misses from Havok.
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!
Havok lands with a good body shot.
Branca misses the shot to the body.
Havok throws a left and a right that both miss
and Branca counters with a straight right hand.
Branca ducks under a wild hook from Havok.#T1#
The fighters circling - Branca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Branca keeps the fight on the outside.
Havok is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Havok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branca moves away.
A little jabbing left from Branca on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Havok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Havok tries to clinch
and Branca counters with a right hand to the body.
Havok moves in looking to clinch but Branca pushes him off.
Branca moves away from the strike by Havok.
Havok throws a lazy head kick
and Branca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Havok shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Branca connects with a jab.
Havok lands a slapping body shot.
Branca cracks Havok with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Havok lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Branca at a distance.
Havok cracks Branca with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Branca misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Havok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Havok throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Branca counters with a slapping leg kick.
Havok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Branca dodges the punch combination from Havok.
As Havok backs off Branca throws a huge counter combo but Havok manages to avoid it all.
Havok with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Havok. Those never looked like landing.
Branca looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Havok clinches with his opponent.
Havok with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Havok is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Branca is defending well for now.
Havok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Havok throws a punch but it's blocked by Branca.
Havok lands a nice uppercut.
Branca working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Havok throws a knee to the head but misses.
Branca avoids a wild elbow strike from Havok.#T3#
Branca lands a nice uppercut.
Branca lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Havok.
Branca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Branca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Havok throws a punch but it's blocked by Branca.
Havok misses with some punches.
Branca dodges an elbow strike from Havok.
Havok misses with a punch on the inside.
Havok misses with an elbow strike.
Havok tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Branca's elbow.
A short uppercut from Havok.
Branca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Branca manages to break the clinch.
Havok tries a head kick but it misses.
Branca misses with a body shot.
Branca fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Branca misses the jab.
Havok misses with a head kick. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Havok throws a looping overhand right but Branca ducks down to avoid it.
Havok throws a head kick that half lands.
Havok misses with a body punch
letting Branca counter with a right hand.
A combination from Branca does no damage.
Branca loads up on a big right hand but Havok slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Branca. Havok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Havok swings for the body but Branca moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Havok.
A lazy left from Branca finds it's target.
A shot to the body from Havok misses
and Branca counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Branca throws a hook but Havok avoids it easily.
Havok tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Havok avoids a punch combination nicely.
Branca on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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 Dez Havok will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joao Cajo Branca's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Havok misses with an uppercut
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Havok backing up. Havok nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.
Branca throws a jab when Havok was well out of range.
Branca will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Havok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Havok will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Branca now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Branca throws an overhand right that lands on Havok's shoulder, as Havok tries to avoid the shot.
Havok avoids the body shot from Branca.
Havok throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Havok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Havok checks the leg kick.
Joao Cajo Branca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Havok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Branca takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havok lands a nice shot to the body.
Havok throws a predictable looking body shot
and Branca counters with a right hand to the body.
Branca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Havok.
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!
Havok throws a one two combo.
Havok's corner calls for a 1-2. Havok obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#That has opened up Joao Cajo Branca's cut even more.#T1#
Branca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Havok tries to bum rush Branca with a series of wild strikes but Branca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Branca looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Havok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Havok throws a body shot but no joy.
Branca swats away the attempt to clinch by Havok.
A slow jab from Branca misses its intended target.
Havok was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Branca is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Havok tries to clinch up.
Branca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Havok.
Havok doesn't manage to clinch there - Branca circles away.
Branca with the inside leg kick.
Havok misses with a head kick.
Havok throws a left and a right that both miss
and Havok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Havok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Branca.#T2#
Branca missing with a left hand there. Havok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Branca dodges the punch combination from Havok.
Branca throws the left hand but Havok avoids the punch easily.
Havok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Havok throws a series of punches but Branca avoids them all with ease.
Havok throws a sloppy head kick and Branca moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Branca misses.
Branca tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Havok is able to avoid easily.
Branca lands with a cross.
Havok wants to clinch but Branca slips to the side
and Branca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Havok moves into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Branca lands an uppercut.
Branca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Branca fails to land.
Havok tries to land knees in the clinch but Branca avoids the damage to the body.
Branca blocks the elbow strike. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Branca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Branca misses with a punch to the body.
Branca's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Havok missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Branca breaks from the clinch.
Havok connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Branca momentarily.
Branca throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Branca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick by Havok misses #KD2#
and Branca counters with a crisp right hand that drops Havok! Branca lets Havok back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Havok is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branca cracks Havok with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Cajo Branca!
A less than humble Joao Cajo Branca misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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

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

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

Event: SYN 948 Garuda vs. Krylov
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1#
Pruitt loads up on a big right hand but Branca slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Branca misses.
Pruitt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Branca attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pruitt misses with a hook.
Branca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pruitt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pruitt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Branca's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pruitt under the eye.
Branca throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pruitt.
Pruitt tried to counter with a leg kick but Branca avoided it.
Branca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pruitt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pruitt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pruitt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Branca.
Pruitt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Pruitt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Branca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pruitt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Branca.
Pruitt lands a head kick. Branca smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pruitt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Branca feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Pruitt misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Branca misses.
A swing and a miss from Branca.
Pruitt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pruitt jabs Branca to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Branca misses the jab.
A jab lands there for Branca.#CUT2#It looks like Solomon Pruitt has been cut.
Pruitt throws a shot from downtown. Branca moves away and avoids it.
Pruitt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pruitt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from Branca on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pruitt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Branca gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've been informed that Branca has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Branca circles away from the clinch attempt.
Branca let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Joao Cajo Branca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Branca jabs Pruitt right on the nose. Pruitt blinks but takes it well.
Nice jab there from Pruitt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pruitt misses with a hook. Branca ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Branca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pruitt manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Branca.
Pruitt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pruitt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Pruitt.
Branca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pruitt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pruitt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Branca misses the jab.
Solomon Pruitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Branca misses.
Pruitt throws a low kick but Branca avoids it.
Branca just misses with a punch to the body.
Pruitt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Branca.
Pruitt shoots for a double leg takedown but Branca sprawls well. He's pushed Pruitt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick misses from Pruitt.
Branca checks a leg kick.
Pruitt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Branca misses.#T3#
Pruitt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Branca checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pruitt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pruitt misses with a hook. Branca ducked under it nicely.
Pruitt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Branca drops his hands momentarily and Pruitt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Branca tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pruitt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Branca. That did some damage!
Pruitt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pruitt scores with a nice head shot.
Jab, jab by Pruitt - just one landing.
Pruitt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Branca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Branca fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pruitt on the side of the head.
Branca misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branca swings for the body but Pruitt moves out of range.
As Branca backs away, Pruitt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pruitt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Branca.#T4#
Pruitt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Branca to score with a decent uppercut.
Pruitt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Branca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pruitt takes one to the chin there.
Pruitt motions for Branca to come forward. Pruitt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pruitt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pruitt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#KD2#
Branca drops Pruitt with a beautiful combination! Pruitt stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Branca is looking for the KO!
Pruitt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Branca.
Branca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pruitt.
Branca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pruitt was well out of range. Poor timing from Branca.
Pruitt misses the shot to the body.
Pruitt misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Pruitt.
Pruitt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Branca.
Pruitt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Branca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pruitt.
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 Solomon Pruitt will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Branca misses the target.
Branca ducks under a wild hook from Pruitt.
Pruitt lands a nice hook to Branca's body. Branca takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Branca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pruitt tried to score with a low kick but Branca checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Branca misses the target.
Pruitt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Branca moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Branca throws a leg kick but Pruitt checks it.
Branca blocks a head kick by Pruitt.
A little jabbing left from Branca on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pruitt lands with an uppercut that bounces Branca off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Pruitt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pruitt working the body and head with strikes.
Pruitt throws a strike aimed at the side of Branca's head but Branca avoids it well.
Pruitt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Branca is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pruitt has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Branca parries the strikes from Pruitt easily there. Pruitt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Branca to escape.
Branca gets back to half guard.
Branca tries to roll over but Pruitt keeps him under control.
Branca keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pruitt working Branca over with strikes. #CUT#That has opened up Joao Cajo Branca's cut even more.#SUB#
Pruitt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Branca defends it well.
Pruitt moves into full mount! Branca won't be happy about that! #T2#
Branca bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Pruitt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Branca defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Branca postures up.
Pruitt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pruitt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Branca is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Branca avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pruitt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pruitt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pruitt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Branca working a defensive guard here.
Branca has control of Pruitt's left arm, preventing Pruitt from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pruitt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pruitt chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT#The cut above Joao Cajo Branca's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Branca utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
Pruitt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pruitt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pruitt postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pruitt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pruitt stands up over Branca, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Solomon Pruitt!

Event: SYN 939 Exotic vs. Machado
Date: Nov 23, 2022

#R1#
Branca digs a good body shot into Bee's ribs.
Bee moves out of range as Branca strikes.
Bee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bee missing with a left hand there. Branca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Branca! But no joy.
Bee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Bee misses the target.
We've been informed that Branca has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Inspektor Bee has been cut.
Branca blocks a leg kick.
Bee feints and then cracks Branca's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Branca down.
Bee checks a low kick from Branca.
Bee connects with an inside leg kick.
Bee lands a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Bee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Branca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branca throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Bee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Branca scores with a hook to the body. Bee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A clash of legs there as Bee blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bee misses the target.
Branca lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bee moves out of range as Branca throws a body kick.
Bee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Branca lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Branca.
Bee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Branca avoids the head kick by Bee.
Bee misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Branca releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Branca scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bee misses with a few strikes there.
A nice side step and Branca releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branca with a hook.
Bee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Branca there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Branca 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 Bee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A quick step to the side and Bee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bee slips under a jab from Branca.
Branca misses with a low kick.
Bee throwing a counter right hand but Branca manages to avoid it.
Branca misses with a body shot.
Bee throws a head kick but Branca moves out of range.
Branca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bee looks to score with a jab to the body but Branca is just out of range.
Branca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Bee throws a sloppy body shot
and Branca counters with a nice uppercut.
Bee throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bee. Branca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Branca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bee staying out of range there.
Bee lands a front kick.
Bee misses with a hook
letting Branca counter with a right hand.
Bee defending well as Branca loads up on a big left hand.
Branca jabs Bee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Bee. Beautiful body shot.
Bee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Branca. Bee does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branca connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid body kick from Bee.
Branca punishes Bee's body with a nice straight punch.
Branca misses with a lunging right hand
and Bee counters with a left and a right that stings Branca.
A big left from Branca misses.
Branca scores with a punch to the head.
Bee is looking to land body kicks.
Branca swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Branca checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Branca throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bee to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Bee.
Branca blocks the body kick.
Branca swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bee might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Branca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bee lands a nice looking body kick.
Bee cracks Branca with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Branca catches Bee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good leg kick by Bee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bee blocks a jab.
Bee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Branca tries to score with a low kick but Bee moves his leg out of the way.
Bee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Branca throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Bee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Branca was well out of range. Poor timing from Bee.
Bee throws a head kick that misses.
Bee thuds his right hand into Branca's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bee missing with a left hand there. Branca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Bee does no damage.
Bee lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bee.
Branca throws a lazy right hand but Bee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Bee misses its target.
Branca digs a good body shot into Bee's ribs.
Bee misses with a low kick.
Branca let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Branca counters with a low kick, right behind Bee 's knee.
Good standup being displayed there by Branca as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Branca wants to slow Bee down by chopping away at his legs.
Bee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Branca throws a push kick but Bee slaps the foot to one side.
Branca scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Branca lands a nice hook to Bee's body. Bee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bee throws a jab when Branca was well out of range.
Bee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Branca fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A shot to the body from Branca misses
and Bee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bee moves away from the strike by Branca.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bee 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 Branca has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Branca and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Bee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Branca.
It seemed like Branca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bee scores with a decent looking hook.
Branca misses with a body shot.
Joao Cajo Branca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Branca tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Branca lands a right hook to the body.
Branca misses with a hook.
Branca throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bee throws a hook but Branca avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Branca.
Branca blocks a leg kick.
Branca unleashes a big counter combination but Bee bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Branca scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Branca fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Bee is looking to slow Branca down with leg kicks.
Branca lands a nice hook to Bee's body. Bee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circling - Branca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Branca.
Bee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bee throws a sloppy body shot
and Branca counters with a nice uppercut.
Bee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Branca defending well as Bee loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joao Cajo Branca will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Branca throws out a powerful jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Branca checks a leg kick.
A big right from Bee misses.
Bee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Branca throws out the jab.
Bee throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Bee.#CUT#That has opened up Joao Cajo Branca's cut even more.
Branca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Branca moves out of range of the body kick from Bee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca misses with an uppercut. Bee saw that one coming.
Branca moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bee slips a jab from Branca.
A little feinted left hand from Bee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Bee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Branca.
Bee throws a nice head kick!
Branca throws a poor cross that misses
and Bee counters with a stiff right hand.
Bee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Branca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bee scores with a nice body kick.
Bee cracks Branca with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Branca throws a jab when Bee was well out of range.
Branca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bee.
Branca misses with a straight right. #T2#
Branca 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.
Branca lunges at Bee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bee's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bee tries to move into range but Branca moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Branca throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bee counter with a right hand. #CUT#The cut above Joao Cajo Branca's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Branca throws an off balance right hand
and Bee counters with a thumping low kick.
Branca looks to land a body kick but Bee moved away.
Bee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Branca.
Bee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branca lands a right hook to the body.
Branca lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Nice shot by Bee.
Branca's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bee misses the shot to the body.
Bee is looking to land body kicks.#KD2#
Branca lands a big right hand that sends Bee crashing to the mat! Branca stays standing though and waves Bee back to his feet!#ROC2#Bee is rocked!
Bee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oh Bee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Branca shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Bee takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Branca sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Bee bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Cajo Branca!
Joao Cajo Branca tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: SYN 931 Dionisy vs. Randleman
Date: Oct 05, 2022

#R1#
Bee scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Branca throws a hook to the side of Bee's head but Bee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Branca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Branca moves out of range as Bee throws a body kick.
Branca avoids the body shot from Bee.
Bee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Branca.
Bee staying out of range there.
Bee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Bee.
That kick from Branca tenderised Bee's leg. Bee is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca misses the shot to the body.
Bee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Branca moves out of range as Bee strikes.
The fighters circling - Branca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Bee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Bee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Branca's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bee under the eye.
Branca throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bee counters with a straight right hand.
Bee sizes up Branca with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Branca lands an overhand right.
Bee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bee misses with a low kick.
Branca throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Branca throws a hook but Bee avoids it easily.
Bee moves out of range of the strikes.
Bee jabs at Branca's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bee, as that shot connected.
Bee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branca throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Bee to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bee.
Branca blocks the body kick.
Bee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Branca counters with a one-two to the body.
Branca misses with a body kick.
Branca misses with a straight left.
Branca throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Branca throws a lazy right hand but Bee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bee flicks out a counter leg kick but Branca steps away.
A low kick from Bee is predictable there
and Branca counters with a nice body shot.
Bee misses with the combination.
Branca throwing a counter right hand but Bee manages to avoid it.
Branca fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bee.#T3#
Branca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Branca moves out of range as Bee strikes.
Branca feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bee tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Branca misses its target.
Bee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Branca.
Bee 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.
A counter left hand to the body from Branca misses its target.
Branca connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bee. Bee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Branca lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bee at a distance.
Branca takes a swing at Bee's ribcage but misses.
Branca misses with a looping left.
Bee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Branca with a body shot.
Branca throws a body punch but Bee moves out of range.
Branca checks a low kick from Bee.#T4#
Bee avoids the body shot from Branca.
Branca takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is getting worse.
Branca cracks Bee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bee moves away from the strike by Branca.
Bee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Branca with a body shot.
Bee throws out a leg kick but Branca moves out of range and Bee only half commits.
Branca's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bee under the eye.
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!
Bee lands a nice looking body kick.
Branca moves out of range as Bee throws a body kick.
Branca misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bee checks a leg kick.
Branca throws a leg kick but Bee sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bee looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Inspektor Bee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joao Cajo Branca'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#
Branca walks into a jab.
Branca misses with a leg kick
and Bee counters with a straight right hand.
Branca dodges the punch combination from Bee.
It looked like Branca was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bee misses the shot to the body.
Bee moves out of range of the body kick from Branca.
Bee catches Branca with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Branca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bee appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bee throws the kick towards the body but Branca avoids it.
Branca swings widly with a right hand
and Bee counters with a nice kick to the body.
Branca misses with a looping right.#T1#
Bee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Bee backs away, Branca returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bee throws the kick towards the body but Branca avoids it.
Branca throws a hook to the side of Bee's head but Bee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bee connects with a body shot that sends Branca's belly button to the back.
Bee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Branca fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Branca bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bee's head backwards.
Branca fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bee is out of range.
Bee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Branca manages to avoid it.
Branca fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Branca throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Bee avoids the body shot from Branca.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bee, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Branca.
Branca throwing a counter right hand but Bee manages to avoid it.
Branca is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT2#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Branca blocks the leg kick.
Bee thuds a left hand into Branca's body.
Bee slips a straight right by Branca.
Inspektor Bee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Branca throws a body shot but no joy.
Bee feints a counter leg kick.
Branca throws a looping overhand right but Bee ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Bee throws an off balance right hand
letting Branca counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Branca misses its intended target.
Bee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bee throws a leg kick that misses.
Bee throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Branca to counter with a crisp jab.
Bee connects with a solid leg kick.
Bee throws a jab but it's blocked by Branca.
Branca throws an off balance right hand
and Bee counters with a one-two to the body.
Bee thuds his shin into the meat of Branca's side.
Bee tries to land a front kick but Branca steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
Branca throws a nice outside leg kick.
Branca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Bee throws a leg kick but Branca moved away.
A good leg kick by Bee.
Bee misses with the combination.
Branca checks the leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Branca might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Branca connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Branca is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Branca checks a leg kick nicely.
Branca misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Inspektor Bee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joao Cajo Branca's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Branca avoids the head kick by Bee.
Branca checks a leg kick nicely.
Branca looks to land a right hand but Bee moved out of range.
Branca lands the left hand.
Branca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bee.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bee. That's going to slow Branca down.
Bee just misses with a punch to the body.
Branca throws out a loose jab but Bee uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Branca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Branca backing away here, and Bee unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bee. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Branca throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bee on the side of the head.
Bee moves away from the strike by Branca. #T1#
Branca keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Branca.
Bee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Branca misses with a leg kick
and Bee counters with a leg kick.
Branca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bee.
Some bone on bone action there as Branca checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Branca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bee misses with a kick to the body.
Bee misses with the body kick
and Branca counters with a nice uppercut.
Branca bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bee's head.
Joao Cajo Branca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bee misses with a body shot.
Jab from Branca.#ROC#Bee is rocked!
Bee is looking to slow Branca down with leg kicks.
Branca dips to his left and cracks Bee with an uppercut!
Bee is still on wobbly legs! Can Branca finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bee throws a body shot but no joy.
Bee seems to have recovered his senses.
Branca throws a nice looking combination but Bee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Branca just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Branca.
The crowd cheers as Branca lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bee doesn't seem phased though.
Branca takes a swing at Bee's ribcage but misses.
Bee steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Nice jab there from Branca.
Branca throws a jab when Bee was well out of range.
Branca throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Branca doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Branca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bee.
Branca throws a leg kick
and Branca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bee throws a body punch but Branca moves out of range.
Branca throws a lazy uppercut
and Bee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Branca throws a poor cross that misses
and Bee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Branca takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Branca on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Bee thuds a left hand into Branca's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Branca on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Branca ducks right into an uppercut from Bee. #CUT2#Jeez, Joao Cajo Branca's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bee tests Branca's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Branca is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bee moves out of range as Branca strikes.
Branca thows a leg kick but Bee checks it
and Bee counters with a body kick.
Bee has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Branca misses with a lunging right hand
and Bee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Branca thinking.
Bee scores with a sloppy right hand. Branca should have avoided that one.
Inspektor Bee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Inspektor Bee!
Inspektor Bee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 927 Sector vs. Joad
Date: Sep 09, 2022

#R1##KD#
McGuire lands a big head kick that sends Branca tumbling to the mat! McGuire takes a step backwards and waves Branca back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
McGuire drops Branca with a big left hand! Branca is injured, injured bad! McGuire jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryer McGuire!
Our winner, Bryer McGuire, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SYN 921 Slaissi vs. Line
Date: Aug 10, 2022

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Sparxx. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sparxx.#CUT#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Branca throws a right and a left that Sparxx avoids nicely.
Branca throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sparxx throws a head kick but Branca moves out of range.
Branca bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sparxx's head backwards.
Branca looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparxx is just out of range.
Sparxx throws a poor cross that misses
and Branca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sparxx throws a sloppy head kick and Branca moves out of range easily.
Sparxx checks a leg kick.
Branca throws a hook to the side of Sparxx's head but Sparxx sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sparxx 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.
Sparxx moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Branca is looking to score with low kicks.
Sparxx throws a counter high kick but Branca was just alert enough to avoid it.
A low kick from Branca misses
and Sparxx counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparxx throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Sparxx throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Branca fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Branca darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Branca scores with a jab. Sparxx acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Branca throws a leg kick
and Sparxx counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Branca has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sparxx chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Branca can pounce on him.
Branca connects with a right hand. Sparxx shakes it off.
Sparxx lunges at Branca with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Branca's hand. #CUT#That has opened up Joao Cajo Branca's cut even more.
Branca scores with a punch to the head.
Branca moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparxx throws a big shot that misses.
A low kick from Branca is predictable there
and Sparxx cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Sparxx's corner calls for a 1-2. Sparxx obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sparxx throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Branca misses with a hook. Sparxx ducked under it nicely.
Branca throws a lazy uppercut
and Sparxx counters with a nice body kick.
Branca blocks a jab.
Branca feints a counter leg kick.
Branca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sparxx.
An attempted straight right counter from Sparxx misses the target.
Sparxx misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the body from Branca misses
and Sparxx counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#The cut above Joao Cajo Branca's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sparxx throws a sloppy head kick and Branca moves out of range easily.
Sparxx uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Branca tries to bum rush Sparxx with a series of wild strikes but Sparxx uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sparxx is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sparxx throws a sloppy head kick and Branca moves out of range easily.
Sparxx is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Branca keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Branca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sparxx takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Branca misses with a low kick.
Branca misses with a two punch combination.
Sparxx moves away from the strike by Branca.
Sparxx missing with a left hand there. Branca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Branca. Those never looked like landing.
Sparxx is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sparxx throws a shot to the body.
Branca throws a leg kick
and Sparxx cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A low kick from Branca is predictable there #KD#
and Sparxx counters with a nice right hand that sends Branca toppling to the canvas! Branca scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sparxx finish him?!#ROC#Branca is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gary Sparxx!
Gary Sparxx was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SYN 915 Todd vs. JCM 2
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Bee.
Bee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Branca counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Branca throws the left hand but Bee avoids the punch easily.
Bee slips under a jab from Branca.
Bee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bee takes a swing at Branca's ribcage but misses.
Branca throws out a counter right but Bee avoids it with no problem.
A solid leg kick lands there for Branca.
Bee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Branca.
Bee feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bee connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Good leg kick by Branca.
Bee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Branca can pounce on him.
Branca scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bee moves out of range of the leg kick from Branca.
Bee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bee moves out of range of the body kick from Branca. #T1#
Branca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Branca throws out a loose jab but Bee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Branca.
Bee blocks a low kick nicely.
Bee checks a leg kick.
Bee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bee throws a body punch but Branca moves out of range.
Bee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branca moves away.
Bee just misses with a punch to the body.
Branca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bee.
Branca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Branca motions for Bee to come forward. Branca throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Branca takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Branca appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Branca walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Bee defending well as Branca loads up on a big left hand.
Branca fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bee.
Bee throws a chopping leg kick but Branca manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bee moves into range and connects 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!
Branca slips a jab and a cross from Bee.
Bee looks for the body kick but Branca saw that one coming.
Branca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Branca lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Branca. That's going to slow Bee down.
Branca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bee lands a head kick. Branca smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bee swings for the body but Branca moves out of range. #T3#
Branca looks to score with a jab to the body but Bee is just out of range.
Branca fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bee.
Bee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Branca with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bee to score with a decent uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Bee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Branca throws a low kick, looking for Bee's leg but Bee calmly moves out of range.
Bee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bee. Branca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joao Cajo Branca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Branca.
A low kick lands for Branca.
Branca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bee.
Branca fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bee checks it well.
Bee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bee moves out of range of the leg kick from Branca.
Bee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Branca throws out the jab.
Bee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T4#
Bee throws a hook but Branca avoids it easily.
Bee digs a good body shot into Branca's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branca chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Bee blocks the leg kick.
Bee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Branca loads up on a big right hand but Bee slips the punch.
Bee checks a low kick from Branca.
Bee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Branca is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#That has opened up Joao Cajo Branca's cut even more.
Bee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Branca throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Branca buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Branca scoring well with a low kick there.
Bee scores with a body shot.
Bee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 Inspektor Bee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joao Cajo Branca's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Branca. Bee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Branca is looking to chop away at Bee's legs.
The crowd cheers as Branca lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bee doesn't seem phased though.
Branca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bee manages to avoid it.
Branca tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bee is able to avoid easily.
Bee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bee is looking to wear down Branca with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Branca misses with a kick to the body.
Branca throws a leg kick
enabling Bee to counter with a crisp jab.
Branca fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bee on the side of the head.
Bee misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Branca ducks right into an uppercut from Bee.
Bee fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bee thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Branca if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
Branca lands with a thumping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bee.
Branca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bee throws a jab when Branca was well out of range.
An inside leg kick from Bee misses.
A jab from Branca misses.
Bee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Branca moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Branca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Branca looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Branca will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Branca lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Branca with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Branca connects with a leg kick.
Bee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looks like Bee has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Branca. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Branca.
Branca has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bee.
Joao Cajo Branca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bee misses with an uppercut. Branca saw that one coming.
Branca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bee was well out of range. Poor timing from Branca.
Bee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bee throws a head kick but Branca moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bee.
Branca tries to work over Bee's front leg with a kick but Bee checks it.
Bee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Branca throws a shot from downtown. Bee moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Bee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Branca fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Bee slips a jab from Branca.
Bee throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bee.
Bee's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Branca thuds a left hand into Bee's body.
A lazy body kick from Bee
enabling Branca to counter with a crisp jab.
Bee takes a swing at Branca's ribcage but misses.
Bee connects with a high kick.
Bee slips under a jab from Branca.
Branca throws a low kick, looking for Bee's leg but Bee calmly moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bee.
Branca looks to land a body kick but Bee moved away.
As Branca backs away, Bee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Branca catches Bee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bee just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Branca throws a leg kick
and Bee counters with a three punch combo that has Branca backing up. Branca nods at Bee to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Branca tests Bee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bee throws out a loose jab but Branca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bee throws a leg kick but Branca sees it coming and moves out of range.
Branca takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Branca misses with a kick to the body.
Bee throws a counter high kick but Branca was just alert enough to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Branca. That's going to slow Bee down.
Bee throws a body punch but Branca moves out of range.
Branca lands with a slapping head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bee.
Branca throws a leg kick but Bee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It appears Bee was looking to counter with a kick there.
Branca looks to score with a jab to the body but Bee is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joao Cajo Branca's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bee just misses with a punch to the body.
Bee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Branca moves out of range as Bee strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bee.
Bee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Branca was well out of range. Poor timing from Bee.
Bee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Branca only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jab, jab by Bee - just one landing.
Branca fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Branca takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Branca on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Branca.
Branca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Branca takes a swing at Bee's ribcage but misses.
Branca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bee. #T1#
A big left from Bee misses.
An inside leg kick from Branca misses.
Branca misses with a looping right.
Bee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Branca finds it's way round the side to connect with Bee's head.
Bee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Branca with the inside leg kick.
Branca tries to land a body kick
and Bee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Branca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good work by Bee as he checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Branca.
Bee lands with a hook. Branca tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#The cut above Joao Cajo Branca's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Branca tries to score with a low kick but Bee moves his leg out of the way.
Bee lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bee just misses with a punch to the body.
Bee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Branca.
Good exchange - Branca coming out on top.
A telegraphed right hand from Branca misses the target.
Branca scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Branca moves out of range of the strikes.
Branca flicks out a counter leg kick but Bee steps away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Branca 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 Bee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bee appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Branca scores with a body shot. #T3#
Branca fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bee checks it well.
Bee fires out a quick counter leg kick but Branca just manages to avoid it.
Bee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Branca stuns Bee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Bee blocks the low kick.
It looked like Bee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Branca.
Branca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Branca feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice leg kick from Branca, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Branca. Branca obviously looking to wear him down.
Branca pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bee is out of range and Branca settles back down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bee.
Branca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Branca walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Branca tries to bum rush Bee with a series of wild strikes but Bee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Bee, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Branca stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bee throws a leg kick which misses Branca's front leg but catches the back leg as Branca tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Bee catches Branca right on the button with a cross.
Bee connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Branca connects with a leg kick.
Bee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Branca.
Branca throws a leg kick
and Bee counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Branca.
Bee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Branca swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Branca.
Branca has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bee.
Branca takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joao Cajo Branca.
Well Branca 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SYN 909 Pawlik vs. Duvernay
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Aarnio slips a straight right by Branca.
A looping hook to the body misses from Branca. Aarnio does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Aarnio finds it's way through Branca's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Branca scores with a leg kick.
Branca misses with a low kick.
Branca digs a good hook to Aarnio's body.
Branca fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A low kick from Branca misses
and Aarnio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca misses with a left hand
enabling Aarnio to counter with a crisp jab.
Branca bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Branca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Aarnio throws a shot to the body.
Aarnio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Branca lands with a nice body punch.
Branca throws a predictable looking body shot
and Aarnio counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is getting worse.
Branca connects with an inside leg kick.
Joao Cajo Branca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Branca.
Aarnio swings for the body but Branca moves out of range.
Branca connects with a solid leg kick.
Branca ducks under a wild hook from Aarnio.
A bone on bone clash there as Aarnio blocks the leg kick. #T2#
Branca looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Branca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aarnio defending well as Branca loads up on a big left hand.
Aarnio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Branca throws a shot from downtown. Aarnio moves away and avoids it.
Branca shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aarnio! But no joy.
Branca throws a body shot but no joy.
Aarnio checks the leg kick.
Aarnio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Branca.
Branca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aarnio.
Branca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aarnio throws out the jab.
Branca scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Aarnio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Branca can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Branca.
Branca misses with a hook.
Aarnio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aarnio misses with a wild combination.
Branca tried to counter with a leg kick but Aarnio avoided it.
Branca throws a leg kick
and Aarnio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Branca fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aarnio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Branca defending well as Aarnio loads up on a big left hand.
Aarnio throws a right hand that misses
and Branca counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Branca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Branca dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aarnio. That did some damage!
Branca connects with a leg kick.
Branca scoring well with a low kick there.
Aarnio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aarnio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Branca.
Aarnio lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A low kick from Branca misses
and Aarnio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Branca wants to land a leg kick but Aarnio is out of range.
Aarnio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Branca with a body shot.
Branca throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aarnio counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Aarnio is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Branca thows a leg kick but Aarnio checks it
and Aarnio counters with a crisp right that sends Branca to the canvas! Aarnio follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apollo Aarnio!
Our winner, Apollo Aarnio, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SYN 904 Krylov vs. Randleman
Date: Jun 05, 2022

#R1#
Branca lands a glancing blow to the side of Bigg's head.
Branca fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bigg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Branca slips a jab from Bigg.
A slapping body kick lands there for Branca.
A swing and a miss from Branca.
Bigg ducks under a wild hook from Branca.
As Branca backs off Bigg throws a huge counter combo but Branca manages to avoid it all.
That kick from Branca tenderised Bigg's leg. Bigg is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Branca.
Branca misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Bigg. Beautiful body shot.
Bigg moves forwards but Branca connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Branca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bigg moves away.
Bigg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Branca connects with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branca checks a low kick from Bigg.
Branca scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Bigg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Branca throws a low kick, looking for Bigg's leg but Bigg calmly moves out of range.
Branca throws a leg kick
and Bigg counters with a straight right hand.
Bigg throws a wild body kick that Branca sees coming a mile off.
Bigg scores with a kick to the body.
Bigg 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.
Bigg staying out of range there.
Branca throws a front kick aimed at Bigg's knee but Bigg avoids it well.
Both fighters circling a little - Bigg finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Branca throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bigg throws out a counter right but Branca avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Bigg coming out on top.#CUT2#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Branca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bigg.
Bigg throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Bigg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Branca backs off Bigg throws a huge counter combo but Branca manages to avoid it all.
Bigg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Branca lands with an uppercut that bounces Bigg off the cage and back into range.
Some wild striking there from Branca.
Joao Cajo Branca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branca throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bigg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Branca pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bigg is out of range and Branca settles back down.
Branca turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bigg.
Branca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Branca was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bigg.
That kick from Branca tenderised Bigg's leg. Bigg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Branca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Branca takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Branca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Branca. That snapped Bigg's head back.
Bigg throws a leg kick
and Branca counters with a nice uppercut.
Branca avoids a kick to the body.
Branca connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bigg momentarily.
Branca takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Branca fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bigg checks it well.
Bigg scores with the left hand. Branca knows he should have avoided that one.
Bigg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Branca.
Bigg misses with a kick to the body.
Bigg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Branca lands with a straight right. Bigg didn't see that one coming.
A cross from Branca lands.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branca with the inside leg kick.
Bigg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bigg replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Branca blocks it well.
Bigg dips to his left and cracks Branca with an uppercut!#CUT2#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is getting worse.
Bigg looks to land a combination but Branca avoids it well.
Branca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Branca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bigg works Branca's body with a nice hook.
Bigg lets loose with a powerful body kick. Branca will feel that in the morning.
Branca is breathing heavily.
Branca moves out of range of the body kick.
Bigg misses the shot to the body.
Bigg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Branca throws a leg kick but Bigg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bigg throws out a counter right but Branca avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bigg looks to land a right hand but Branca moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Cajo Branca's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Branca avoids the body shot from Bigg.
Bigg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bigg bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Branca motions for Bigg to come forward. Branca throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Branca slips under a jab.
Branca throws a jab but it's blocked by Bigg.
A clash of legs there as Branca blocks the low kick.
Bigg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Branca.
Branca wants to land a leg kick but Bigg is out of range.
Bigg throws the left hand but Branca avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca throws the kick towards the body but Bigg avoids it.
Branca misses with a kick to the body.
Bigg turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Branca throws a body punch but Bigg moves out of range. #T1#
Branca throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bigg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Branca moves out of range as Bigg throws a body kick.
Bigg scores with a spinning back kick!
Bigg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Branca to score with a decent uppercut.
Branca misses with a looping right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bigg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bigg scores with a spinning back kick!
Bigg connects with a body shot that sends Branca's belly button to the back.
Bigg lands a nice looking body shot.
Bigg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Branca on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bigg connects with the punch.#CUT2#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bigg lands with a nice body kick.
Bigg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crusty Bigg seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Branca throws a hook but Bigg avoids it easily.
Bigg looks to land a combination but Branca avoids it well.
Bigg lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Branca goes down and covers up as Bigg starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crusty Bigg!
An out of breath Crusty Bigg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 899 Countdown
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
Bee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Inspektor Bee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bee.
Branca has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bee.
Branca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bee throws a body punch but Branca moves out of range.
Branca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bee.
Branca swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Branca thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca missing with a left hand there. Bee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Bee does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Branca moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Branca! But no joy.#T1#
Branca scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bee moves away from the strike by Branca.
Branca throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bee just misses with a punch to the body.
Branca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bee manages to avoid it.
Bee misses with a head kick.
Bee scores with a shot to the body.
Branca dodges the punch combination from Bee.
Branca scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Bee throws a hook but Branca blocks it.
Bee misses with a body kick.
Bee connects with a solid leg kick.
Branca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bee.
Bee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Branca on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Branca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bee.
Branca throws a lazy right hand but Bee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Branca blocks the body kick.
Bee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Branca on the side of the head.#T3#
Bee throws out a loose jab but Branca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bee.
Bee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Branca lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Inspektor Bee has been cut.
Branca lands a jab to the head.
Bee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bee lands a jab to Branca's midsection.
Bee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bee connects with a right hand. Branca shakes it off.#CUT#That has opened up Joao Cajo Branca's cut even more.
Branca takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circle momentarily. Branca darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brancas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bee throws a body punch but Branca moves out of range.
Bee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bee misses with a body kick.
Branca throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bee counters with a big head kick but Branca shrugs it off.
Bee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Branca counters with a nice leg kick.
Bee staying out of range there.
Bee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Branca misses with a shot to the body
and Bee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Branca feints a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Inspektor Bee dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Branca scores with a body shot. #KD2#
Branca cracks Bee with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Branca has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bee to stand back up!
Bee staying out of range there.
Inspektor Bee is winning the standup battle so far.
Branca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bee feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Branca throws a body punch but Bee moves out of range.
Bee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Branca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Branca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bee.
Bee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Bee.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Branca! But no joy.
Bee throws a front kick that sends Branca stumbling back into the cage.
Bee throws a nice looking combination but Branca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bee scores with a hook to the body. Branca takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Bee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Branca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bee.
A jab from Branca misses.
Bee throws a head kick but Branca moves out of range.
Branca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Branca scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bee doesn't seem bothered though.
Bee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Branca.
Branca scores with a sloppy right hand. Bee should have avoided that one.
Bee misses with a double jab.
Despite the aggression on Branca's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Branca fails to land with a series of punches.
Branca throws a hook but Bee avoids it easily.
Bee throws a low kick but Branca moves out of range easily. #T2#
Bee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A cross from Bee lands.#CUT#The cut above Joao Cajo Branca's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bee.
Bee moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBranca.
Branca misses with a wild body shot.
Bee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bee looks for the body kick but Branca saw that one coming.
Branca lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC2#Bee is rocked!
Bee motions for Branca to come forward. Bee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Branca connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Bee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Branca's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bee under the eye.
Branca takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Branca connects with a solid leg kick.
Branca misses with an uppercut. Bee saw that one coming.
Bee is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bee seems to have got his legs back now.
Bee moves out of range as Branca strikes.
Branca looks to land a body kick but Bee moved away.
Branca motions for Bee to come forward. Branca throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Branca. That did some damage!
Bee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bee throws a front kick that sends Branca stumbling back into the cage.
Bee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Branca gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bee.
Branca misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Branca scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bee doesn't seem bothered though.
Bee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Branca looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bee throws a leg kick which misses Branca's front leg but catches the back leg as Branca tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bee throws a head kick but Branca moves out of range.
Bee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Branca.
A telegraphed right hand from Branca misses the target.
Branca misses with a looping right.
Branca lunges at Bee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bee's hand.
Branca swings for the body but Bee moves out of range.
Bee fires out a quick counter leg kick but Branca just manages to avoid it.
Bee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bee connects with a body shot.
Bee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Branca walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bee misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bee.
That kick from Bee tenderised Branca's leg. Branca is trying to keep his angry face on.
Branca sizes up Bee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Branca avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Branca! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bee tries a low kick but Branca avoids it.
Branca's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bee. Branca does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Branca. That's going to slow Bee down.
Bee thows a leg kick but Branca checks it
and Branca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Branca checks a leg kick.
Branca misses with a hook
and Bee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Branca thinking.
Bee takes a swing at Branca's ribcage but misses.
Bee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Branca throws a sloppy head kick and Bee moves out of range easily.
Bee misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Branca.
Branca throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Bee has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Branca connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Bee misses its intended target. #T2#
Branca displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bee misses with a two punch combination.
Branca flicks out a counter leg kick but Bee steps away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Branca misses its intended target.
Bee ducks under a wild hook from Branca.
A head kick misses from Bee.
Branca connects with a stiff jab that staggers Bee - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joao Cajo Branca!
In his post fight interview, Joao Cajo Branca started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SYN 891 Sitsongrit vs Williams
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
A big left from Joestar misses.
Joestar throws a looping overhand right but Branca ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Branca has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Joestar manages to break the clinch.
Branca walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Joestar loads up on a big right hand but Branca slips the punch.
Joestar throws a looping overhand right but Branca ducks down to avoid it.
Branca steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Joestar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Branca.
Joestar swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar misses with a straight left.
Branca now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Joestar slips a jab from Branca.
Branca scores with a hook to the body. Joestar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Joestar pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Joestar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Branca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joestar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Branca.
Branca avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Branca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joestar.
A nice side step and Branca releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Joestar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Branca scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Johan Joestar has been cut.
Joestar throws a jab when Branca was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Branca! But no joy.
A big right from Joestar misses.
Johan Joestar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branca throws a body kick that misses.
Branca takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A bone on bone clash there as Joestar blocks the leg kick.
Joestar lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T2#
Branca drops his hands momentarily and Joestar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Branca takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Joestar lands but Branca takes it in his stride.
A lazy body kick from Branca
and Joestar counters with a leg kick.
That kick from Joestar tenderised Branca's leg. Branca is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice shot by Joestar.
A jab from Joestar finds it's way through Branca's defenses.
Joestar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Branca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joestar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Branca.
Joestar scores with a nice strike.
Branca looks to land a left hand but Joestar moved out of range nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Joestar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Joestar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Branca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Branca looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Branca takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#That has opened up Joao Cajo Branca's cut even more.
Branca slips a straight right by Joestar.
Joestar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joestar misses the jab.
Branca slips a jab and a cross from Joestar.
Branca pivots, looking for a leg kick but Joestar is out of range and Branca settles back down.
Branca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joestar.
Joestar seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Joestar misses with an uppercut. Branca saw that one coming.
It seemed like Branca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joestar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Branca misses with a kick to the body.
Joestar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #KD#
Joestar lands a big head kick that sends Branca tumbling to the mat! Joestar takes a step backwards and waves Branca back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branca moves out of range as Joestar strikes.
Joestar just misses with a punch to the body.
Branca appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Joestar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Branca! But no joy.
Joestar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Branca throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Branca jabs Joestar right on the nose. Joestar blinks but takes it well.
Branca moves out of range of the strikes.
Branca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joestar manages to avoid it.
Joestar throws a lazy uppercut
and Branca counters with a good, hard body kick but Joestar shrugs it off.
Joestar is breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Branca, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branca lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joestar moves away from the strike by Branca.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Joestar dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Joestar throws a jab but it's blocked by Branca.
Joestar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Branca was well out of range. Poor timing from Joestar.
Branca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joestar throws out the jab.
Branca checks a leg kick.
Branca throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Joestar tried to counter with a leg kick but Branca avoided it.
Branca lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Branca slips under a jab.
Johan Joestar is winning the standup battle so far.
Joestar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Branca looks to score with a jab to the body but Joestar is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Branca cracks Joestar with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Joestar looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Branca finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Joestar - just one landing.
Branca throws a series of punches but Joestar moves out of range. #T1#
Joestar misses with a hook
and Branca scores with a counter punch that sends Joestar to the canvas! Branca smells blood - he's punishing Joestar with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Joestar has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Cajo Branca!
Joao Cajo Branca decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SYN 882 Whymer vs. Nig
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Branca throws an off balance right hand
and Blazkov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice cross by Branca.
Blazkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blazkov misses with a left hand
and Branca counters with a leg kick.
Blazkov lands a nice hook to Branca's body. Branca takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Branca closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Blazkov staying out of range there.
Branca throws a front kick aimed at Blazkov's knee but Blazkov avoids it well.
Branca walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Branca darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Branca blocks a jab.#KD#
Blazkov drops Branca with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Branca looks back up at him and smiles so Blazkov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #T1#
Blazkov drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Branca's head, knocking him out cold! Blazkov is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ulysses Blazkov!
Ulysses Blazkov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 876 Caunt vs. Barbosa
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Branca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Branca walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cruz Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cruz Jr misses with an uppercut
and Branca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruz Jr cracks Branca with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joao Cajo Branca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Branca counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Branca loads up on a big right hand but Cruz Jr slips the punch.
Branca throws a right hand that misses
and Cruz Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branca throws a lazy body kick #KD#
and Cruz Jr counters with a head kick that drops Branca to the mat! Branca scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Branca is rocked!
Branca drops his hands momentarily. Cruz Jr doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Branca staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Branca doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorge Cruz Jr!
After the fight, Jorge Cruz Jr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SYN 872 Barbarian vs. Knox
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Nice shot lands for McGuire.#CUT2#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
Branca scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Branca on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
Branca avoids the body shot from McGuire.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Branca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Branca lands a slapping body shot.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branca moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGuire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
McGuire thumps Branca with a low kick.
McGuire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Branca on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Branca scores with a body shot.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Branca counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire misses with a leg kick.
Branca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab. #KD#
Branca cracks McGuire with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Branca has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McGuire to stand back up!#ROC#McGuire is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branca misses with a low kick as McGuire jumps back.
McGuire loads up on a big right hand but Branca slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Branca tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Branca just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Branca on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
Branca lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuire's head.
Branca fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Branca.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire misses with a few strikes there. #KD#
Branca cracks McGuire with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Branca has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McGuire to stand back up!
McGuire is still on wobbly legs! Can Branca finish him?
Branca misses with a looping left.
McGuire steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Branca.
McGuire seems to have recovered his senses.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Branca.
Branca throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire wants to counter with a clinch but Branca pushes him away.
A jab from McGuire misses.
Branca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Branca takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
Branca blocks a jab.
McGuire misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Branca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #KD#
Branca lands a big uppercut and McGuire crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McGuire looks OK. Branca waves McGuire back to his feet!#CL2#
McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branca is working McGuire over against the cage.
Branca misses with the head strike.
Branca scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head.
McGuire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Branca is defending well for now.
Branca takes a knee to the side of the body.
Branca is breathing heavily.
Branca tries to land knees in the clinch but McGuire avoids the damage to the body.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Branca is trying to break the clinch but McGuire is controlling him.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Branca.
McGuire is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGuire.
Branca is looking to control McGuire's arms but McGuire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Branca has his back to the cage.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Branca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Branca has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Branca scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Branca creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branca misses with a punch to the body.
Branca takes a knee to the side of the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire tries to land knees in the clinch but Branca avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Cajo Branca's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branca moves away.
McGuire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Branca with the inside leg kick.
A left lands for Branca.
Branca misses with a leg kick
and Branca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Branca connects with a leg kick.
McGuire cracks Branca with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Branca takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
McGuire rushes Branca and presses him up against the cage.
Branca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?#T1#
Branca misses with some punches.
Branca tries to land a knee to the head but McGuire blocks with his arms.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire tries a knee to the head but Branca blocks it.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Branca blocking some punches.
Branca lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Branca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Branca.
Branca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McGuire 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.
Branca slips under a jab.
Branca throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McGuire counters with a thumping low kick. #CL2#
McGuire clinches with his opponent.
McGuire missing with knees to the body.
Come on McGuire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Branca scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Branca blocks an uppercut.
McGuire misses with some punches.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Branca lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Branca.
Branca gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
Bryer McGuire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGuire misses with some punches.
Branca gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Branca.
Our sources have told us that Branca has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Come on McGuire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McGuire trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Branca.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
Branca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Branca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Branca avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
Branca tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it. #T3#
McGuire avoiding damage as Branca throws knees to the body.
Branca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Branca on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Branca misses with some punches.
Branca tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
Branca swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Branca controls his hands.
Branca misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Branca.
Branca is leaning against McGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire crunches a lovely knee into Branca's ribcage.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Branca backwards.
McGuire presses Branca against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Branca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Branca misses with a body punch.
Branca blocking some punches.
McGuire lands a knee to the body. #T4#
McGuire misses with a knee to the head.
Branca tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Branca back against the cage.
Branca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Branca lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
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!
Branca swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Branca backwards.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Branca is keeping busy.
McGuire's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Branca misses with a punch on the inside.
Branca takes a knee to the side of the body.
Branca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bryer McGuire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joao Cajo Branca's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Branca moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
Branca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire stalks Branca and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Branca's face. Branca staggers backwards, shaken.
Joao Cajo Branca is winning the standup battle so far.
Branca blocks a jab.
Branca scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Branca throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuire.
Branca sizes up McGuire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Branca counters with an inside leg kick.
Branca takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A lazy body kick from McGuire
and Branca counters with a good low kick that McGuire was not able to check.
McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Branca, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Branca looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Branca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT2#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Branca crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McGuire - the referee stops the clock and Branca gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McGuire. Branca manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
Branca avoids the head kick by McGuire.
An attempted straight right counter from Branca misses the target.
Branca lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Branca.
A lazy body kick from McGuire
and Branca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Branca.
Branca pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Branca.
McGuire managing to block the knees to the body from Branca.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Branca.
Branca is working McGuire over against the cage.#BC#
Branca manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by McGuire misses
and Branca counters with an inside leg kick.
Branca connects with a solid leg kick.
Branca listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Branca lands a nice hook to McGuire's body. McGuire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Branca throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Branca lands with a hook. McGuire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Branca lands a nice hook to McGuire's body. McGuire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Branca moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Branca.
Bryer McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branca with a jab.
Branca looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
Branca ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.#T4#
The fighters circling - Branca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Branca throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Branca only half commits.
McGuire was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Branca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#Jeez, Joao Cajo Branca's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bryer McGuire!
During a confident post fight interview, Bryer McGuire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 866 Al Din vs. Whymer 3
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Namasuzuki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Namasuzuki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Branca.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Branca.
Branca checks a leg kick.
Branca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Namasuzuki has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Namasuzuki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Namasuzuki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Namasuzuki connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Branca has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Namasuzuki misses the jab.
Branca appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Branca avoids the body shot from Namasuzuki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki defending well as Branca loads up on a big left hand.
Namasuzuki with a nice calf kick.
Branca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Namasuzuki catches Branca right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Branca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Namasuzuki moves away.
Branca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Namasuzuki.
A lazy left from Branca finds it's target.
Namasuzuki with the inside leg kick.
Namasuzuki takes a swing at Branca's ribcage but misses.
Namasuzuki avoids the body shot from Branca.
Branca tries to land a body kick
and Namasuzuki counters with a low kick, right behind Branca 's knee.
Namasuzuki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Branca at a distance.
Namasuzuki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Branca takes a swing at Namasuzuki's ribcage but misses.
Branca checks a low kick from Namasuzuki.
It looked like Branca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Namasuzuki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Branca makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Branca slips a jab from Namasuzuki.
As Namasuzuki backs away, Branca returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Namasuzuki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Branca is looking to counter with a body kick.
Branca throws a poor cross that misses
and Namasuzuki counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Namasuzuki.
Branca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Namasuzuki.
Branca misses with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Namasuzuki.
Branca punishes Namasuzuki's body with a nice straight punch.
Branca scores with a jab. Namasuzuki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Namasuzuki throws a body shot but no joy.
Branca jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Branca moves away from the strike by Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki cracks a nice hook into Branca's ribs.#T3#
Branca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Namasuzuki was well out of range. Poor timing from Branca.
Namasuzuki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Branca throws a right and a left that both miss.
Namasuzuki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Branca.
Namasuzuki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Branca appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Namasuzuki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Branca is out of range.
Namasuzuki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Branca doesn't seem bothered though.
Namasuzuki scores with a hook to the body. Branca takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Branca missing with a left hand there. Namasuzuki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Namasuzuki misses the shot to the body.
Pupuki Namasuzuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Namasuzuki connects with a solid leg kick.
Branca swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Branca throws a lazy right hand but Namasuzuki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Branca throws a leg kick that is checked
and Namasuzuki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Namasuzuki avoids a kick to the body.
Joao Cajo Branca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Branca ducks under a wild hook from Namasuzuki.
Branca misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Namasuzuki. Branca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Branca swings widly with a right hand
and Namasuzuki counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Namasuzuki throws a shot to the body.
Namasuzuki slips under a jab from Branca.
Namasuzuki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Branca misses its intended target. #CL2#
Namasuzuki closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pupuki Namasuzuki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Cajo Branca's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Branca misses with a kick to the body.
Branca lands an overhand right.
Namasuzuki with a hook.
Namasuzuki cracks a nice hook into Branca's ribs.
Branca tests Namasuzuki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Namasuzuki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Branca misses with a lunging right hand
and Namasuzuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Namasuzuki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Branca!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Branca's face as Namasuzuki controls the position. #SUB2#
Namasuzuki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Branca wants to control but Namasuzuki postures up.
Branca tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Namasuzuki advances to full mount.
Namasuzuki looking to control but Branca is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Branca wants to hold on but Namasuzuki pushes him away.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Namasuzuki controlling the position easily from mount.
Branca regains half guard.
Namasuzuki slows the pace down in half guard.
Branca is controlling Namasuzuki's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Branca wants to control but Namasuzuki is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Namasuzuki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Namasuzuki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Namasuzuki stops Branca from getting back to his feet.
Branca is trying to control but can't.
Namasuzuki content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Branca misses with an attempted mid kick.
Namasuzuki tries a quick counter leg kick but Branca is wise to it.
A head kick misses from Branca. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Branca throws a shot to the body.
Namasuzuki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Namasuzuki lands with a right hand.
Namasuzuki lands with a straight right. Branca didn't see that one coming.
Pupuki Namasuzuki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Branca scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Namasuzuki moves out of range as Branca strikes.
Namasuzuki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Namasuzuki misses
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Namasuzuki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Branca throws a looping overhand right but Namasuzuki ducks down to avoid it.
Branca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki throws a body punch but Branca moves out of range.
Branca quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Namasuzuki lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pupuki Namasuzuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joao Cajo Branca's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Branca moves out of range as Namasuzuki strikes.
Branca throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Namasuzuki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Namasuzuki trying to control the action but Branca is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Namasuzuki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Namasuzuki prevents Branca from improving his position.
Branca gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Namasuzuki manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Namasuzuki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Branca manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Branca looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Branca controls Namasuzuki momentarily but Namasuzuki frees himself.
Namasuzuki passes into half guard.
Branca trying to hold on to Namasuzuki's head to control him but Namasuzuki postures up. #SUB2#
Branca is defending against the submission attempts here by Namasuzuki.
Branca is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Namasuzuki is stalling here. Branca is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Namasuzuki seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Branca has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Branca will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Branca wants to lay and pray for a moment but Namasuzuki keeps working.
Branca working away.
Branca in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Namasuzuki tries to bench press Branca off him but Branca keeps the position. #T3#
Namasuzuki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Namasuzuki is looking for a sweep. Branca is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Namasuzuki is pressing down on Branca's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Branca looking to sit in guard and control but Namasuzuki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Namasuzuki looking to pass the guard.
Joao Cajo Branca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Branca wants to sweep here but Namasuzuki controlling him for the moment.
Namasuzuki trying to control but Branca is working from the bottom. #T4#
Namasuzuki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Branca working a defensive guard here.
Namasuzuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Branca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Namasuzuki being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Branca looking for subs off his back but Namasuzuki has passed one foot through into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pupuki Namasuzuki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Namasuzuki 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pupuki Namasuzuki!
An out of breath Pupuki Namasuzuki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 861 Babinski vs. Knox
Date: Dec 19, 2021

#R1#
Branca fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Branca.
Branca misses with a hook. Rain ducked under it nicely.
Branca digs a good hook to Rain's body.
Rain moves out of range of the strikes.
Rain is looking to counter punch.
Branca connects with a right hand. Rain shakes it off.
Branca keeps Rain at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain slips under a jab.
Rain throws a quick counter head kick but Branca was just out of range.
Branca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rain scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.#T1#
Rain lands a nice shot to the body.
Branca tries a low kick but Rain avoids it.
Branca connects with the punch.
Branca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Branca connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Branca connects with an inside leg kick.
Branca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Rain takes one to the chin there.
Some bone on bone action there as Rain checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rain seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Branca lands with a thumping leg kick.
Branca misses with a low kick as Rain jumps back.
A little feinted left hand from Rain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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!
Branca misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Branca throws out the jab.
Branca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Branca stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Branca gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rain counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rain is looking to clinch but Branca is avoiding it.
Rain moves out of range of the strikes.
Rain appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Branca scores with a nice right hand.
Branca lands with a cross.
Rain misses the shot to the body.
Rain misses with a combination
and Branca counters with a thumping low kick.
Rain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Branca uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Heavy Rain has been cut.
Branca lands with a shot to the body.
Rain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rain throws a nice looking combination but Branca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joao Cajo Branca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branca throws a looping overhand right but Rain ducks down to avoid it.
Branca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Branca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Branca delivers a nice body kick.
Branca thows a leg kick but Rain checks it
enabling Rain to counter with a crisp jab.
Rain takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#KD2#
Branca cracks Rain with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rain looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Branca finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Rain.#CUT#That has opened up Joao Cajo Branca's cut even more.
Rain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Branca throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Rain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Branca.
Rain appears to be looking for a big counter.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rain might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rain.
Branca scores with a hook to the body. Rain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rain throws a big shot that misses.
Branca lunges at Rain with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rain's hand.
Rain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Branca slips under a jab from Rain.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Branca. #T2#
Branca throws a low kick but Rain avoids it.
Branca is looking to land body kicks.
Branca takes a swing at Rain's ribcage but misses.
Heavy Rain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body kick from Branca.
Good leg kick by Branca.
Branca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rain was well out of range. Poor timing from Branca.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branca missing with a left hand there. Rain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Branca looks to move away, Rain throws a big counter combo but Branca just gets out of the way.#T3#
Branca misses with a body punch
letting Rain counter with a right hand.
Joao Cajo Branca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rain avoids the body shot from Branca.
Rain throwing a counter right hand but Branca manages to avoid it.
Rain's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Rain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Branca misses with a jab to the body
and Rain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Branca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rain was well out of range. Poor timing from Branca.
Branca throws a leg kick but Rain moved away.
Branca has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Branca takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Branca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Branca blocks a jab.
It seemed like Branca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rain misses with an uppercut. Branca saw that one coming.
Branca connects with a body shot that sends Rain's belly button to the back.
Rain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Branca lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Branca thinks about the counter body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!#R3#
Branca uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rain has time to react.
Good leg kick by Branca.
A slow jab from Branca misses its intended target.
Rain thinks about countering with a body kick.
Branca fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rain checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca misses with a body kick.
Rain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Branca scores with a leg kick.
Branca works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Rain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Branca.
Branca throws a lazy uppercut
and Rain counters with a nice body shot.
Branca 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.
Branca moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rain needs to keep his hands up - Branca had a free shot at his head there.
Branca buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Branca throws an off balance right hand
and Rain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Branca just misses with a punch to the body.
Branca lands a jab.
Rain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Branca lands a brutal uppercut that launches Rain off his feet! Rain tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Cajo Branca!
A relieved looking Joao Cajo Branca thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SYN 854 Final Battle
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Steve swings widly with a right hand
letting Branca counter with a right hand.
Branca throws an off balance right hand
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
We've been informed that Steve has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Steve walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Branca checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Branca misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve throws the left hand but Branca avoids the punch easily.
Steve is looking to slow Branca down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Branca misses its intended target.
Steve looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice straight punches there by Steve. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steve.
Branca seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve takes a swing at Branca's ribcage but misses.
Branca moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Branca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve. #T1#
Branca on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Branca throws a leg kick but Steve sees it coming and moves out of range.
Steve tries to score with a low kick but Branca moves his leg out of the way.
Branca throws a leg kick
and Steve counters with a solid body kick.
Branca lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steve at a distance. #KD2#
Steve feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Branca sprawling to the canvas! Branca rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Steve finish him?! #ROC2#Branca is rocked!#CUT2#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Branca misses with a left hand
and Steve counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yago Steve!
Yago Steve spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SYN 845 Fall Brawl
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Branca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sparxx.
Sparxx takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Sparxx falls off balance throwing a combination
and Branca counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sparxx getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Branca avoids the head kick by Sparxx.
Branca lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sparxx takes a step back to recover.
Jab, jab by Branca - just one landing.
Branca has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Sparxx throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sparxx misses with a right hand
and Branca counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Sparxx misses #CL#
and Branca counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Branca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sparxx backwards.
Branca misses with a body punch. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sparxx.
Branca tries to work over Sparxx's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Branca tries a body shot but Sparxx blocks it.
Branca lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sparxx backwards. #BC2#
Sparxx breaks the clinch.
Sparxx misses with a lunging right hand
and Branca finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sparxx misses with a looping left.
Sparxx throws a right hand that misses
and Branca counters with a slapping leg kick.
Branca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sparxx.
Branca lands with a right hand.
Branca connects with a leg kick.
Branca defending well as Sparxx loads up on a big left hand.
Branca connects with a body shot that sends Sparxx's belly button to the back.
A low kick from Sparxx is predictable there
and Branca counters with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Branca lands a big right hand that sends Sparxx crashing to the mat! Branca stays standing though and waves Sparxx back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Gary Sparxx has been cut.
Branca scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Sparxx shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Branca staying out of range there.
Branca lands a leg kick that knocks Sparxx off balance momentarily.
Sparxx throws a jab when Branca was well out of range.
Branca seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Branca throws a quick inside leg kick.
Branca lands a leg kick that knocks Sparxx off balance momentarily.
A low kick lands for Branca.
Branca ducks under a wild hook from Sparxx.
Sparxx bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Branca's head backwards.
Branca takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is getting worse.
Sparxx has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Branca finds it's way round the side to connect with Sparxx's head.
Sparxx avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sparxx sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Branca throws a leg kick but Sparxx sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Sparxx on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sparxx's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Branca looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Branca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sparxx throws a right hand that misses
and Branca counters with a leg kick.
Sparxx connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sparxx falls off balance throwing a combination
and Branca counters with a straight right hand.
Branca lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sparxx uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Branca.
Branca throws out a loose jab but Sparxx uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sparxx throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Branca looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sparxx looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sparxx moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Branca instigates a clinch.
Branca doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Branca stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sparxx is trying to push Branca away but Branca has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Branca lands a shoulder strike.
Sparxx is looking to break free of the clinch but Branca has double underhooks. #BC2#
Sparxx's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sparxx throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sparxx moves out of range of the body kick.
Branca throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A left lands for Sparxx.
Sparxx rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Branca counters with a left to the body.
Branca throws a low kick, looking for Sparxx's leg but Sparxx calmly moves out of range.
Sparxx has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Branca.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branca throws the kick towards the body but Sparxx avoids it.
Branca avoids the body shot from Sparxx.
Branca appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sparxx misses with a low kick as Branca jumps back.
Branca is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Branca blocks a jab.
Branca looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Branca misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Branca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sparxx can do to turn this around?
Branca on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Branca ducks under a wild hook from Sparxx.
Branca half committed to a counter leg kick.
Joao Cajo Branca is winning the standup battle so far.
Branca lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sparxx circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Sparxx.
Branca throws out a loose jab but Sparxx uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sparxx throws a nice head kick!
Sparxx pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Branca scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sparxx throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Branca.
Branca feints and then cracks Sparxx's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sparxx down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparxx throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Sparxx throws a poor cross that misses
and Branca counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Branca moves into the clinch.
Sparxx tries to break free but Branca pushes him back against the cage.
Branca softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Branca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sparxx has had enough of the clinch but Branca keeps him there for the moment.
Sparxx tries to circle away but Branca has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Sparxx breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Branca dips to his left and cracks Sparxx with an uppercut!
Sparxx swings widly with a right hand
and Branca counters with a nice leg kick.
Branca lands a lovely overhand right.
Gary Sparxx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Branca lands a big uppercut and Sparxx crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sparxx looks OK. Branca waves Sparxx back to his feet!#ROC#Sparxx is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparxx throws a leg kick
and Branca counters with a right hand from hell and Sparxx is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Cajo Branca!
After the fight, Joao Cajo Branca was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Gary Sparxx spoke after the fight, saying 'Give me a couple hours, and I will meet you all at the dance floor!'.

Event: SYN 838 Maluga vs. Sparxx
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1#
Branca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branca scoring well with a low kick there.
Branca moves away from the strike by Knox.
Knox misses with a hook. Branca ducked under it nicely.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Knox throws a hook but Branca avoids it easily.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Branca moves away and avoids it.
Branca is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knox misses with a jab to the body
and Branca counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Branca chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Branca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branca feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knoxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Branca ducks down to avoid it.
Branca clobbers Knox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Branca slips under a jab from Knox.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Branca.
Knox throws out a counter right but Branca avoids it with no problem.
Branca throws a sloppy body shot
and Knox counters with a nice body shot.
Knox swings for the body but Branca moves out of range.
Branca moves out of range of the strikes.
Branca throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox swings away with a body shot that misses
and Branca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Branca does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Branca misses the target.
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Branca throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knox throws out a counter right but Branca avoids it with no problem.
Branca getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branca throws a body kick that misses.
Branca lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.
A swing and a miss from Branca.
Branca has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Branca scores with a punch to the head.
Branca doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Branca looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Branca momentarily.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Branca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox throws a hook but Branca blocks it.
Branca was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Branca misses with a straight right.
Knox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Branca is looking to slow Knox down with leg kicks.
Branca scores with a nice strike.
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is getting worse.
Branca misses with a kick to the body.
Branca lands with a cross.
Branca fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Branca showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox.
Branca throws a quick counter kick to the body but Knox avoids it.
Branca slips under a jab.#T4#
Branca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Branca slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Branca misses the target.
A lazy body kick from Branca
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branca connects with a body shot.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox throws out a counter right but Branca avoids it with no problem.
Branca tried to score with a low kick but Knox checks it.
Branca misses with an uppercut
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knox throws a hook but Branca blocks it.
Branca tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zeta Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joao Cajo Branca'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 low kick from Branca misses
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Branca uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knox has time to react.
Branca thumps Knox with a low kick.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox lands with a straight right. Branca didn't see that one coming.
Branca throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and moves out of range.
Knox swings for the body but Branca moves out of range.
Branca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Branca was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Knox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Branca tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Knox now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#KD#
Branca lands a big head kick that sends Knox tumbling to the mat! Branca takes a step backwards and waves Knox back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Knox is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Branca drops Knox with a huge uppercut! Knox drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Branca is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Cajo Branca!
Joao Cajo Branca spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Zeta Knox stepped up to the mic, saying '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

Event: SYN 836 Po vs Hopkins
Date: Sep 26, 2021

#R1#
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Araujo looks to move away, Branca throws a big counter combo but Araujo just gets out of the way.
Branca drops his hands momentarily and Araujo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Branca has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Araujo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Branca sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thiago Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araujo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joao Cajo Branca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
Araujo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Branca but Branca pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Araujo has his takedown stuffed
and Branca counters with a body kick.
Araujo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Branca defends well and Araujo ends up having to push Branca into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Branca.
Branca jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Branca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Araujo.
Araujo tries to move into range but Branca moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Branca throws a solid leg kick but Araujo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Branca.#CL2#
Araujo closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Araujo tries to pull guard but Branca won't allow it. #TD2#
Araujo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Branca uses from the top position.
Branca controlling from the top position.
Branca has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Branca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Branca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Branca stopping the sweep attempt from Araujo.
Branca controls from within his opponent's guard.
Branca slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Branca is trying to control. Araujo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Branca prevents Araujo from improving his position.
Araujo wants to control but Branca is keeping busy.
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Branca pulls his head out easily.
Branca knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Araujo on the ground.
Branca content to control rather than advance.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Branca.
Branca wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy. #T3#
Araujo gets full guard.
Branca not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Branca got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Branca has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.
Branca scoring with punches to the head and body.
Branca stopping the sweep attempt from Araujo.
Branca showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Araujo has control of Branca's left arm, preventing Branca from doing any damage.
Araujo is trying to keep Branca in close. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a triangle here but Branca uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Branca happy to just control the position for now.
Araujo tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Araujo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.
Branca slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Araujo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Branca is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Branca looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Araujo with the counter takedown but Branca avoids it easily.#TD2#
Araujo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Araujo lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branca keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass. #SUB2#
Araujo drops back looking for a leg! Branca is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Branca manages to kick Araujo off! Araujo jumps back into Branca's guard.
Branca is trying to keep Araujo in close.
Branca is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Araujo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Branca is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Araujo, into his guard. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Branca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Araujo wants to sweep here but Branca controlling him for the moment.
Branca sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Araujo has his foot on Branca's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Branca works his way back into a safe position though.
Araujo looking to control.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Branca controls the pace.#SUB2#
Araujo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Branca escapes and throws Araujo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Araujo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Branca wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Araujo keeps trying to improve his position.
Branca is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Branca moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Araujo wants to control but Branca postures up.
Branca remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Araujo is not content to let Branca control the position.
Araujo is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Branca staying calm.
Araujo is not content to let Branca control the position.
Branca controls the position.
Araujo is not content to let Branca control the position.
Araujo gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Branca pulls his head out easily. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Araujo tries to get to full guard but Branca has control of the leg.
Araujo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Araujo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Branca defends it easily.#SUB2#
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Branca stays in close to Araujo's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Branca defends well.#SUB2#
Branca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thiago Araujo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Araujo fails to land with a series of punches.
Branca misses the shot to the body.
Araujo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Branca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Araujo tries for a takedown but Branca circles away easily
and Branca counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Araujo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Branca sprawls well initially but Araujo persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Araujo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thiago Araujo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Branca wants to improve his position but Araujo is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo thows a huge punch but Branca dodges it nicely.
Araujo wants to control but Branca is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Araujo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Branca sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB2#
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Branca is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Branca is trying to stand up here but Araujo is controlling him well.
Branca is pressing down on Araujo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Branca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Araujo is one step ahead there.
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Branca is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Araujo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Branca is adopting a defensive guard.
Branca controls Araujo momentarily but Araujo frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Araujo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Araujo with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Araujo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Branca is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Araujo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Branca's waist but Branca gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Araujo off to one side.
Joao Cajo Branca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
Branca lands a really nice looking cross but Araujo seems unphased.
Araujo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Branca circles away.
Araujo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Branca defends well and Araujo ends up having to push Branca into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Araujo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Branca on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Araujo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Branca scores with a sloppy right hand. Araujo should have avoided that one.
Branca moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Araujo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Branca avoids it really well and circles away.
Joao Cajo Branca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Araujo shoots and misses
and Araujo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joao Cajo Branca is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Branca tries to throw a body punch but Araujo avoids it by throwing Branca back against the cage.
Branca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Branca tries a body shot but Araujo blocks it.
Branca misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Branca on the inside.
Branca tries a body shot but Araujo blocks it.
Branca lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Branca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Araujo's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Branca as the two fighters clinch.
Branca tries a body shot but Araujo blocks it.
Branca tries to throw a body punch but Araujo avoids it by throwing Branca back against the cage.
Branca lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Branca scores with a nice short uppercut.
Branca wants to stall.
Araujo tries to pull guard but Branca forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Araujo trying to control the position but instead, Branca has worked for underhooks and has pushed Araujo into the cage.
Branca tries a body shot but Araujo blocks it.
Branca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Araujo fails to pull guard.
Branca lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branca tries to stall but Araujo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Araujo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Branca smiles and moves away.
Araujo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Branca thuds a left hand into Araujo's body.
Araujo lands a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Cajo Branca showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Branca 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SYN 828 Crosby vs. Arundel
Date: Aug 29, 2021

#R1#
Saric misses with a looping right.
Branca fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Branca throws the kick towards the body but Saric avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Branca.
Branca ducks under a wild hook from Saric.
Branca throws a push kick but Saric slaps the foot to one side.
Saric throws a hook but Branca avoids it easily.
A jab from Saric misses.
Saric tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Branca on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Branca throws a hook to the side of Saric's head but Saric sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branca moves away.
Saric throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Branca lands a nice looking body shot.
Branca throws a nice inside leg kick.
Branca throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branca moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Branca throws a front kick that sends Saric stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Branca.
Saric tries to land a front kick but Branca steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A good leg kick by Branca.
Saric scores with a kick to the midsection.
Joao Cajo Branca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Branca misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Branca throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Branca has taken the fight to the clinch.
Branca is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saric is defending well for now.
Saric is trying to break free.
Saric is trying to push Branca away but Branca has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Branca as the two fighters clinch.
Branca scores with a shoulder strike.
Branca gets through Saric's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Branca.
Saric looks winded!
Branca pushes Saric back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branca lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Branca struggles to land a body shot inside as Saric controls his hands. #T2#
Branca lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Branca lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saric or not.
Branca lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saric or not.
Branca lands a hook to the side of the head.
Branca lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Branca.
A right hook to the body lands for Branca.
Branca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Branca.
Branca lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Branca.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Branca.
Branca lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Branca.
Saric's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saric is looking to break free of the clinch but Branca has double underhooks.
Branca lands with a light punch inside.
Branca lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saric.
Branca is working Saric over against the cage.
Branca lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Branca. #T3#
Branca scores with a hook to the body.
Branca scores with a shot to the side of Saric's head.
Branca digs a right hand underneath Saric's ribcage. Saric let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Branca lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Branca.
Saric letting Branca take a breather here.
Branca digs a right hand into Saric's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saric's gas tank.
Branca lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saric's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saric is trying to break free.
Branca lands a hook to the side of the head.
Branca lands a body punch.
Branca lands a hook that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Saric is trying to break the clinch but Branca is controlling him.
Branca lands a knee to the body.
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!
Branca scores with a shoulder strike.
Branca lands a nice shot to the body.
Branca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
A short body shot lands from Branca as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Branca. #T4#
Branca lands a shot to the body.
Branca lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Branca.
Branca works on Saric's body with a couple of short punches.
Branca lands a nice uppercut.
Branca is working Saric over against the cage.
Branca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saric's elbow.
Branca lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Branca breaks the clinch.
Saric doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saric takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good exchange - Branca coming out on top.#ROC#Saric is rocked!
Branca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Branca seems to be stalking Saric here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Saric drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joao Cajo Branca!
Joao Cajo Branca decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Zdravko Saric was interviewed post fight and said 'Jesus, what the fuck'.

Event: SYN 819 Dionisy vs. Jones
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Araujo darts in looking for a takedown but Branca gets double underhooks and turns Araujo into the cage.
As Araujo backs away, Branca returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Araujo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
No joy there for Araujo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Branca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Araujo moves away.
Araujo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Branca throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Araujo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Branca wants to control but Araujo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Branca is looking to improve his position.
Branca is trying to maintain the position but Araujo is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Branca wants to get back to his feet.
Branca knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Araujo on the ground.
Branca tries to get to full guard but Araujo has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura but Branca is defending well.
Branca trying to control but Araujo postures up. #T1##SUB2#
Araujo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Branca sees it coming and defends easily.
Branca wants to get back to full guard.
Araujo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Branca defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Araujo. #SUB2#
Araujo has hold of Branca's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Branca manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB2#
Branca defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Araujo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo is landing with some decent strikes but Branca is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT2#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Araujo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#CUT2#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thiago Araujo!

Event: SYN 812 Crosby vs. Girard
Date: Jul 04, 2021

#R1#
Bee lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Bee takes a swing at Branca's ribcage but misses.
Branca fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bee.
An inside leg kick from Bee misses.
Branca tried to counter with a leg kick but Bee avoided it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bee.
Bee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bee looks for the body kick but Branca saw that one coming.
Branca fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bee just manages to avoid it.
Branca moves out of range of the body kick.
Branca misses with a looping left.
Branca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Branca.
Branca throws a leg kick but Bee moved away.
Branca throws a push kick but Bee slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Branca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bee moves away.
Branca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bee 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.
Bee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Branca.
Bee avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bee. Branca does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Bee backs away, Branca returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Branca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bee manages to avoid it.
Branca misses with a low kick as Bee jumps back.
Bee walks into a jab.
Bee throws a head kick that misses.
Branca is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Branca does it's job there.#T2#
Nice body kick from Branca.
Bee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Branca.
Branca has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Branca takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bee connects with the punch.
Bee misses with an uppercut
enabling Branca to counter with a crisp jab.
Bee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Branca feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bee scores with a jab to the body.
Bee throws a leg kick
and Branca counters with a straight right hand.
Branca lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Branca misses with a wild body shot.
Bee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Branca checks it well. #T3#
Branca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bee.
Branca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Branca rather than just go for the knockout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Branca.
Branca connects with a solid leg kick.
Bee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bee throws out a powerful jab.
Branca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bee manages to avoid it.
Branca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Branca misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bee.
Bee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Branca walks into a left hand. #T4#
Bee throws a head kick but Branca moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Branca's sensitive parts.
Branca avoids the head kick by Bee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bee. Branca does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Bee backs away, Branca returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Branca misses with an attempted mid kick.
Branca sets himself, and Bee steps forward looking for the clinch! Branca avoids it this time.
Bee tries to land a front kick but Branca steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Branca throws a low kick but Bee avoids it.
Bee throws a sloppy body shot
letting Branca counter with a right hand.
Branca throws a lazy right hand but Bee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by Bee - just one landing.
Bee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Branca was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Branca scores with a push kick.
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 Joao Cajo Branca will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joao Cajo Branca's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Branca throws a jab when Bee was well out of range.
Bee scores with a nice right hand.
Branca doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big left from Branca misses.
Bee tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Branca was well out of range. Poor timing from Bee.
And Branca counters with a quick kick to the body but Bee blocks it.
Bee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Branca lands a jab.
Branca misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca throws a half hearted mid kick.
Branca throws a hook to the side of Bee's head but Bee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bee steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Branca.
Bee punishes Branca's body with a nice straight punch.
Branca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bee moves away.#T1#
A jab lands there for Branca.#CUT#It looks like Inspektor Bee has been cut.
Branca misses with a low kick.
Branca misses with an uppercut.
Bee tries to counter with a clinch but Branca shakes him off and moves away.
Bee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Branca.
Branca tries to land a front kick but Bee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Branca walks into a jab.#CUT2#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is getting worse.
A low kick from Bee misses
and Branca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bee wants to slow Branca down by chopping away at his legs.
Branca fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bee moves out of range of the body kick from Branca.
Bee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Branca misses with a looping left.#T2#
Branca motions for Bee to come forward. Branca throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bee lands a leg kick that knocks Branca off balance momentarily.
Bee misses with a body kick.
Bee throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Bee.
Branca tries to counter by clinching up but Bee breaks away and moves out of range.
Branca scores with a jab to the head.
Joao Cajo Branca is winning the standup battle so far.
A cross from Bee lands.
Branca with a hook.
Bee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bee takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Branca has Bee up against the cage in a clinch.
Bee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3#
Branca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bee backwards.
Branca lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bee backwards. #BC#
Branca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Branca with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bee misses with a low kick.
Branca lands a jab.
Branca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Branca takes a swing at Bee's ribcage but misses.
Bee is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Branca throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Branca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bee moves away.
Branca misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Branca sets himself, and Bee steps forward looking for the clinch! Branca avoids it this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Branca. Bee does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Branca avoids the head kick by Bee.
Bee tried to score with a low kick but Branca checks it.
Bee lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bee with a jab.#CUT2#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Good work by Branca as he checks the leg kick.
Branca buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Branca is looking to counter punch.
Bee throws a body punch but Branca moves out of range.
Branca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Branca misses with a hook. Bee ducked under it nicely.
Bee swings widly with a right hand
and Branca makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Branca tries to work over Bee's front leg with a kick but Bee checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bee cracks Branca with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Branca ducks under a wild hook from Bee.
Branca lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bee at a distance.
Bee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Branca dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bee. That did some damage!
Branca moves away from the strike by Bee.
Bee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Branca.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca misses with an uppercut.
Bee tries to counter by closing the distance.
Branca moves out of range of the leg kick from Bee.
It looked like Branca was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bee.
Branca falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Bee counters by clinching up. #T1#
Bee trying to land knees to the body.
Bee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Branca lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Branca.
Bee throws an elbow that misses.
Branca trying to land knees to the body.
Branca lands a shot to the body.
Bee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bee throws an elbow that misses.
Bee missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Bee.
Branca blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Branca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bee - that will leave a mark!
Bee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bee scores with a nice head shot.
Branca with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bee lands with a good body shot.
Branca avoids the head kick by Bee.
Bee motions for Branca to come forward. Bee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Branca throws a hook but Bee blocks it.
Bee tries to counter with a clinch but Branca shakes him off and moves away.
Jab, jab by Bee - just one landing.
Branca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branca moves away.
Branca throws a nice looking combination but Bee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Bee.
Bee lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Branca showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bee.
Branca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Branca misses with a straight left.
Branca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bee.
Bee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Branca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A good leg kick by Bee.
Branca lands with a nice body kick.
Bee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Branca was well out of range. Poor timing from Bee.
Bee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Branca takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Branca lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#Bee is rocked!
Bee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bee is still on wobbly legs! Can Branca finish him?
Branca misses with a straight right.
Bee tries to counter by closing the distance.
Branca with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branca lands a leg kick that knocks Bee off balance momentarily.
Bee seems to have recovered his senses.
Bee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Branca misses with a shot to the body
and Bee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Jeez, Joao Cajo Branca's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Branca throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bee counters with a nice uppercut.
Branca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Branca tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Inspektor Bee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Bee.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Inspektor Bee.
Well Branca has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SYN 803 Whymer vs. Al Din
Date: Jun 07, 2021

#R1#
Avisu Kona misses the jab.
Avisu Kona takes a swing at Branca's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Avisu Kona finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avisu Kona looks to land a left hand but Branca moved out of range nicely.
Branca appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Avisu Kona misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Branca counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Branca.
Branca digs a right hand into Avisu Kona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Avisu Kona's gas tank.
Branca tries a body shot but Avisu Kona blocks it.
Branca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Avisu Kona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Branca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca can't find room to land a body shot as Avisu Kona controls the action. #BC2#
Avisu Kona manages to break the clinch.
Branca has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Avisu Kona connects with a good right hand that stumbles Branca. Branca circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Branca slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Avisu Kona throws a lazy head kick
and Branca counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Avisu Kona throws a head kick but Branca moves out of range.
It appears Branca was looking to counter with a kick there.
Avisu Kona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Branca.
A jab from Branca misses.
Avisu Kona tries a low kick but Branca avoids it.
Branca jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Avisu Kona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Branca misses with a low kick.
Branca misses with an attempted mid kick.
Avisu Kona takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Avisu Kona misses with a lunging right hand
letting Branca counter with a right hand.
Avisu Kona scores with a punch to the head.
Branca misses with a wild body shot.
Avisu Kona throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Avisu Kona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Avisu Kona lands a nice shot to the body.
Branca scores with a nice head shot.
Avisu Kona throws a shot from downtown. Branca moves away and avoids it.
Branca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Branca jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avisu Kona throws a predictable looking body shot
and Branca counters with a nice low kick that buckles Avisu Kona's knee momentarily.
Avisu Kona throws a leg kick that is checked
and Branca counters with an inside leg kick.
Avisu Kona throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Avisu Kona crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Branca - the referee stops the clock and Avisu Kona gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Branca. Avisu Kona manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Avisu Kona looks winded!
Branca darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Avisu Kona throws out a leg kick but Branca moves out of range and Avisu Kona only half commits.
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Branca.
Avisu Kona throws a shot from downtown. Branca moves away and avoids it.
Branca misses with an uppercut.
Branca is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Branca looks to throw the jab but Avisu Kona is out of range.
Branca explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Branca tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Avisu Kona lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Branca circles away quickly and effectively.
Avisu Kona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Branca looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Branca cracks Avisu Kona with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Avisu Kona moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona throws a hook but Branca avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Avisu Kona blocks the leg kick.
Branca tries to close the distance and clinch but Avisu Kona swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A shot to the body from Avisu Kona misses
and Branca counters with a leg kick.
Avisu Kona is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Avisu Kona has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Branca.
Avisu Kona throws a low kick, looking for Branca's leg but Branca calmly moves out of range.
Avisu Kona throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Branca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona throws a jab when Branca was well out of range.
It looked like Branca was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Avisu Kona.
Branca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avisu Kona.
Branca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Avisu Kona paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santu Avisu Kona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Branca throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avisu Kona throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona blocks a leg kick.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook
and Branca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Avisu Kona changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Avisu Kona misses with the combination.
Branca lands a slapping body shot.
Avisu Kona misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Avisu Kona misses the target.
Avisu Kona throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Branca counters with a solid body kick.
Avisu Kona misses with a double jab
and Branca counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branca scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Cajo Branca's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##KD#
Branca drops Avisu Kona with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Avisu Kona looks back up at him and smiles so Branca waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Avisu Kona is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Avisu Kona gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Branca points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Avisu Kona wakes up just in time to hear Branca thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Cajo Branca!
A victorious Joao Cajo Branca thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 797 Warror vs. Navarro 2
Date: May 07, 2021

#R1#
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Branca avoids it.
Branca connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones. Jones circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Branca takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Branca looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones 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.
Bubba Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Branca avoids it.
Branca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones thumps Branca with a low kick.
Jones with a hook.
Branca throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones throws a leg kick but Branca sees it coming and moves out of range.
Branca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
We've been told by Branca's head coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Branca saw it coming and moves away.
Nice body kick from Jones.
Jones thumps Branca with a low kick.
Jones lands with a right hand. #T1#
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Branca throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Branca lands a nice looking body kick.
Branca defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Branca is out of range.
Branca thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Branca slips a jab from Jones.
Branca was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Branca counters with a nice body shot.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Branca counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jones looks winded!
Branca misses with a body shot.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Branca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Jones throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Branca is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Branca slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Branca takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Joao Cajo Branca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Branca moved away.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Branca swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Branca.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Branca moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Branca tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Branca takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Branca is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jones throws a leg kick but Branca moved away.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones 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 Branca has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Branca and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Branca half committed to a counter leg kick.
Branca has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Branca is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Branca is looking to land body kicks.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Branca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Branca is looking to land body kicks.
Jones digs a good body shot into Branca's ribs.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Branca scores with a nice body kick.
Branca looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Branca blocks the leg kick.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Branca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Jones moves away from the strike by Branca.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Branca misses with a looping right.
Branca checks a leg kick.
Branca jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Branca takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
As Jones backs away, Branca returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Branca can pounce on him.
Branca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Branca stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
A jab from Branca misses.
Branca scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Jones misses with a 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 Joao Cajo Branca will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Branca throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Branca turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Branca's corner calls for a 1-2. Branca obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Branca swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Branca darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
and Branca makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Branca moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Branca cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Branca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Branca avoids a kick to the body.
Branca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones fails with the takedown.#T1#
Branca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Branca shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Branca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Branca - that will leave a mark!
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones throws a leg kick but Branca checks it.
Branca is looking to land body kicks.
Jones replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Branca blocks it well.
Branca takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Branca manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Branca tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Branca connects with a leg kick.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Branca comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Branca is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jones.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Branca ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Branca lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branca throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Branca has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Branca.
Jones has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Branca.
A nice left hand lands by Branca.
Branca digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Branca as the two fighters clinch.
Branca misses with a body punch.
Branca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Branca lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Branca.
Branca presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Branca lands with a left to the head.
Branca has Jones pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Branca.
Jones prevents a body shot from Branca.
Branca lands a body shot. #T3#
Branca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Branca struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Branca scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Branca has him pressed against the cage.
Branca lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joao Cajo Branca has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Branca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Branca taking a breather.
Branca lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Branca struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Branca lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Branca.
Nice body punch from Branca.
Branca scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Branca.
A short body shot lands from Branca as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Branca lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Branca misses with a punch to the body.
Branca throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Branca lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Branca. #T4#
Branca lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Branca lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards. #ROC#Jones is rocked!
Branca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Branca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Branca finish him?
Branca misses with a body punch.
Branca trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Branca into the cage.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Branca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones blocks a body shot from Branca.
Branca tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Branca back against the cage.
Branca tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Branca back against the cage.
Branca lands a body punch.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Branca struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Branca lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Branca lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Branca lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Branca lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Branca with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Branca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Branca looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Branca staying out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Branca 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 Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Branca misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones goes for a double leg but Branca avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Branca continues to drive forward.
Branca walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
Branca misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones is looking to chop away at Branca's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Branca sees coming a mile off.
Branca thinks about countering with a body kick.
Branca throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Branca checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Branca jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Branca moves away and avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Branca checks a leg kick. #T1#
Branca 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.
Branca misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Branca misses its intended target.
Branca tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Branca checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones throws a leg kick but Branca moved away.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Branca.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Branca is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Joao Cajo Branca is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Branca counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Branca is just out of range.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Branca.
Branca moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Bubba Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jones lands with a cross.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A counter left hand to the body from Branca misses its target.
Joao Cajo Branca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Jones.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Branca rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Branca takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Branca lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branca checks the leg kick.
Branca looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Branca scores with a jab to the head.
Branca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Branca's ribs.
Jones throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Branca slips under a jab.
Branca misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Branca scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Branca changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones misses with the body kick
and Branca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Branca scores with a nice strike.
Branca scores with a nice head shot.
Jones avoids the body shot from Branca.
Jones throws a head kick that misses
and Branca scores with a counter punch that sends Jones to the canvas! Branca smells blood - he's punishing Jones with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jones has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Cajo Branca!
During a confident post fight interview, Joao Cajo Branca thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn Kerr vs Zulu
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1#
Francis misses with a left hand
and Branca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Branca moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Branca thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Francis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Branca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Francis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Francis missing with a left hand there. Branca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Branca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Branca on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Francis lands an overhand right.
Francis throws a series of strikes that have Branca backpedaling. #CUT2#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Branca works Francis's body with a nice hook.
Branca is looking to slow Francis down with leg kicks.
Francis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Branca tries a head kick but it misses.
Francis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Francis thuds his right hand into Branca's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Branca takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Branca looks to score with a jab to the body but Francis is just out of range.
Francis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slow jab from Francis misses its intended target.
Francis throws a leg kick
and Branca counters with an inside leg kick.
Branca scores with a shot to the body.
Branca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Francis.
Francis throws a shot from downtown. Branca moves away and avoids it.
Francis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Branca swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Francis backs away, Branca returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Francis misses with an uppercut
and Branca counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Branca seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2#
Jab from Francis.
Branca throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Francis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Francis moves out of range of the leg kick from Branca.
Francis 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Francis misses with an uppercut. Branca saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Branca misses its target.
Francis jabs at Branca's body.
Francis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Branca misses with a looping right.
Francis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Francis throws a nice looking combination but Branca bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Branca throws a lazy body kick
and Francis counters with a good low kick that Branca was not able to check.
Nice shot lands for Branca.#T3#
Francis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Branca counters with a body kick.
Branca scores with a jab to the head.
Branca takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Branca looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Branca has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Francis.
Francis slips under a jab from Branca.
Francis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Branca misses with a hook.
Francis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Branca throws a good cross that connects.
Branca looks to land a right hand but Francis moved out of range.#T4#
Francis looks to land a left hand but Branca moved out of range nicely.
Branca throws a predictable looking body shot
and Francis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Francis tries to score with a low kick but Branca moves his leg out of the way.
Branca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Francis.
A solid body kick from Branca.
Francis looks to land a left hand but Branca moved out of range nicely.
Branca misses the shot to the body.
Branca misses with a body shot
letting Francis counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Francis. Branca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Branca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Francis.
Branca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yohan Francis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joao Cajo Branca's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Branca misses with a low kick.
Branca throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Branca pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Francis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Francis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Branca.
Branca misses with a left hand
and Francis counters with a two punch combo.
Branca throws a front kick that sends Francis stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis blocks a jab.
Francis tries to counter with a clinch but Branca shakes him off and moves away.
Francis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Francis throws an off balance right hand
and Branca counters with a nice body kick.
Branca chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Branca attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Branca with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Francis to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is getting worse.
Branca lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Francis at a distance.
Francis 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.
Jab, jab by Branca - just one landing.
Francis misses with a right hand
and Branca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Branca misses with an uppercut. Francis saw that one coming.
Francis lands with a right hand.
Branca throws a big shot that misses.
Francis throws a jab when Branca was well out of range.#T2#
Branca misses with a hook
and Francis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Francis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Branca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Francis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Branca.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branca connects with a jab.
Branca moves out of range as Francis strikes.
Branca throws a wild body kick that Francis sees coming a mile off.
Branca lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Francis misses with the combination. #KD#
Branca feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Francis sprawling to the canvas! Francis rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Branca finish him?! #ROC#Francis is rocked!#T3#
Branca ducks under a wild hook from Francis.
Francis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Branca counter with a right hand.
Francis is still on wobbly legs! Can Branca finish him?
Branca goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Francis seems to have recovered his senses.
Branca 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.
Francis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Branca.
A big left from Francis misses.
Branca misses with a kick to the body.
Francis throws a series of strikes that have Branca backpedaling.
Francis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Branca.#T4#
Francis throws a lazy uppercut
and Branca counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Branca chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Francis misses with a left hand
and Branca counters with a leg kick.
Branca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Francis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Francis throws a combination. Branca tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fighters circling - Francis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Branca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Branca throws a big shot that misses.
A clash of legs there as Branca blocks the low kick.
Branca lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joao Cajo Branca's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Branca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Francis.
Branca scores with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from Branca, right into the meat of the thigh.
Branca throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Francis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Branca.
Francis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Branca gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Branca.
Stalling in the clinch from Branca.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Branca lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Francis can't break the clinch.
Francis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Branca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Francis is looking to break free of the clinch but Branca has double underhooks.
Francis is struggling to control the position.
Branca lands a right hand.
Francis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A short right from Branca.
Still in the clinch, Francis scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Branca.
Branca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Franciss head.
Branca is leaning against Francis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Branca lands a nice uppercut.
Branca digs a right hand into Francis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Francis's gas tank.
Branca gets through Francis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Branca.
Branca pressing his opponent against the cage.
Branca lands a left hand that snaps the head of Francis backwards.
Francis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Branca blocks an uppercut.
Joao Cajo Branca has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Branca lands a shot to the body.
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!
Branca lands a body shot.
Branca pushes Francis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Branca.
A bit of stalling here from Branca. #T2#
Branca scores with a shot to the side of Francis's head.
A hook to the body from Branca.
Branca lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Francis or not.
Branca lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Branca pushes Francis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Branca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Francis backwards.
Branca lands a body punch.
Branca working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Branca creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Francis's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Francis drops to his knees and Branca pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Cajo Branca!
Joao Cajo Branca tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Yohan Francis stepped up to the mic, saying 'One Day.'.

Event: TBD Tokyo
Date: Mar 12, 2021

#R1#
Kapisi misses with a hook.
It looked like Branca was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kapisi.
Branca blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Branca coming out on top.
Kapisi needs to keep his hands up - Branca had a free shot at his head there.
Kapisi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Branca throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL2#
Kapisi clinches up with Branca and pushes him back against the cage.
Kapisi misses with a punch on the inside.
Branca avoiding damage as Kapisi throws knees to the body.
Kapisi lands an elbow just above Branca 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kapisi lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is getting worse.
Kapisi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Branca has a couple of punches blocked by Kapisi.
I was talking to Branca's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Branca lands a left hand.
Kapisi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kapisi misses with some punches.
A knee to the head by Kapisi.
Kapisi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#BC#
Branca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kapisi throws a combination that misses
and Branca counters with a good low kick that Kapisi was not able to check. #T1#
That kick from Branca tenderised Kapisi's leg. Kapisi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kapisi misses with a looping left.
Kapisi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Branca scores with a sloppy right hand. Kapisi should have avoided that one.
Kapisi throws the left hand but Branca avoids the punch easily.
Kapisi misses with a right hand
and Branca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Branca throws a lazy right hand but Kapisi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Branca lands with a right hand.
Kapisi walks into a straight right hand from Branca.
A low kick from Kapisi is predictable there
and Branca finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Kapisi.
Kapisi misses with a hook to the body
and Branca counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kapisi throws a series of punches but Branca avoids them all with ease.
Kapisi looks winded!
Kapisi tried to score with a low kick but Branca checks it.
As Kapisi tries to get set, Branca tries to push him back and clinch up but Kapisi manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Branca darts in and clinches Kapisi up against the cage.
Branca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kapisi backwards. #T2#
Branca lands a nice uppercut.
Kapisi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short left from Branca.
Kapisi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Branca.
Kapisi blocks a body shot from Branca.
Good body shot from Branca.
Kapisi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Branca misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Branca breaks from the clinch.
Kapisi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kapisi swings widly with a right hand
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Kapisi.
Keone Kapisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kapisi lands a really nice looking cross but Branca seems unphased.
Kapisi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Branca.
An inside leg kick lands from Branca.
Kapisi throws a body punch but Branca moves out of range.
A jab from Kapisi misses.
Kapisi throws a body punch but Branca moves out of range. #T3#
Kapisi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kapisi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branca moves away.
Branca throwing a counter right hand but Kapisi manages to avoid it.
Kapisi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Branca manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kapisi misses with an uppercut. Branca saw that one coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kapisi!
Branca scores with a jab to the body.
Kapisi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Branca.
Branca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kapisi.
Branca throws a leg kick which misses Kapisi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kapisi tries to avoid it.
Kapisi swings widly with a right hand
and Branca counters with an outside leg kick.
Branca throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kapisi throws an off balance right hand
and Branca counters with a nice body kick.
Branca's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kapisi under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branca dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kapisi. That did some damage!
Branca lands a nice shot that snaps Kapisi's head back.
Branca drops Kapisi with a straight right hand, right on the button! Branca follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Cajo Branca!
Joao Cajo Branca was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Syn Pulkkinen vs Barbarian
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Branca lands with a nice body punch.
Boss misses with a hook
and Branca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boss moves out of range of the body kick.
Branca keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Branca moves away from the strike by Boss.
Branca lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Branca swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boss counters with an inside leg kick.
Boss fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Branca on the side of the head.
Branca blocks a head kick by Boss.
Boss throws a head kick that misses.
Branca has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Boss throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boss throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Branca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boss with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Branca to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Like Boss has been cut.#T1#
Boss swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Branca.#CUT2#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Like Boss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boss throws a leg kick
and Branca counters with a nice body shot.
Boss throws a sloppy body shot
and Branca counters with a thumping low kick.
We've been informed that Boss has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Branca scores with the left hand. Boss knows he should have avoided that one.
Boss throws a right hand that misses
and Boss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Boss is rocked!
Boss throws a leg kick #CL#
and Branca holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Branca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Branca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boss misses with some punches.
Boss prevents a body shot from Branca.
Branca lands a right hand.
Branca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Branca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Branca is leaning against Boss and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Branca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Branca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Branca scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Branca fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Boss.
Boss misses with some punches.
Boss scores with a hook to the body.
Boss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Branca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Branca pushes Boss back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boss blocks a body shot from Branca.
A head punch on the inside from Branca fails to land.
Boss blocks a body shot from Branca.
Boss is trying to stall.
Branca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Branca holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boss is trying to maintain a safe position but Branca gets an underhook and turns Boss into the cage.#T3#
Branca can't find room to land a body shot as Boss controls the action.
Branca throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Branca lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Branca throws a head punch that misses.
Branca misses with a knee strike.
Branca lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boss looks winded!
Boss misses with the head strike.
Branca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boss's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boss.
Branca pressing his opponent against the cage.
Boss tries to throw a body punch but Branca avoids it by throwing Boss back against the cage.
Boss makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Branca tries a body shot but Boss blocks it.
Branca lands an uppercut.
Branca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Branca misses with a body punch. #T4#
Branca throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Branca misses with a punch to the body.
Branca tries a body shot but Boss blocks it.
Branca misses with some punches.
Boss's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Branca can't find room to land a body shot as Boss controls the action.
Branca tries to throw a body punch but Boss avoids it by throwing Branca back against the cage.
Boss prevents a body shot from Branca.
Boss is trying to break free.
Branca lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Branca can't find room to land a body shot as Boss controls the action.
Branca throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Branca misses with a body kick.
Boss let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Branca throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boss stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Branca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boss checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Branca.
The fighters circling - Branca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boss tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss throws a shot to the body.
Boss scores with a hook to the body. Branca takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Branca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Boss misses. #T1#
Branca misses with a body shot.
Boss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Branca.
Boss digs a good body shot into Branca's ribs.
Branca connects with a solid leg kick.
Boss misses with a body shot.
Jab from Boss.
Branca throws a lazy body kick
enabling Boss to counter with a crisp jab.
Boss throws a chopping leg kick but Branca manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Branca misses the target.
Branca checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boss swings for the body but Branca moves out of range.
Boss looks to land a body kick but Branca moved away.#T2#
Boss lands a jab to the nose.
Branca loads up on a big right hand but Boss slips the punch.
Branca swings widly with a right hand
and Boss cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Branca throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Branca tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Branca takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Branca was well out of range. Poor timing from Boss.
A counter left hand to the body from Branca misses its target.
Boss throws a body kick that misses.
Boss lands a nice shot that snaps Branca's head back.
Like Boss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Branca throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Boss misses its intended target. #T3#
Boss tried to score with a low kick but Branca checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Branca on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boss misses with a wild body shot.
Boss misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Branca was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boss.
Branca feints and then cracks Boss's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boss down. #CL#
Branca has managed to clinch.
Boss throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Boss tries to stall but Branca uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Branca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Branca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bosss head.
Branca can't find room to land a body shot as Boss controls the action.
Boss prevents a body shot from Branca. #T4#
Boss takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Branca.
Branca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Branca misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Branca.
Branca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boss blocks an uppercut.
Boss has a couple of punches blocked by Branca.
Branca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boss blocking some punches.
Branca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boss backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boss working aggressively here.
Branca gets through Boss's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boss lands an uppercut.
Branca misses with a punch to the body.
Boss blocks an uppercut.
Branca lands a left hand. #BC2#
Boss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Joao Cajo Branca will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Boss on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Boss throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Branca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Boss misses the target.
Branca misses with a head kick.
Boss misses the shot to the body.
Boss 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.
Branca thinks about countering with a body kick.
Branca throws the left hand but Boss avoids the punch easily.
Branca takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Boss.
It looked like Branca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Branca takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Branca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Branca checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Branca misses the target.#T1#
Branca connects with a leg kick.
Boss misses with a hook.
Boss throws a poor cross that misses
and Branca counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Branca misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Branca.
Boss connects with a right hand. Branca shakes it off.
Boss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Branca fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boss on the side of the head.
Branca throws a head kick that misses.
Branca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boss can do to turn this around?
Branca tries to land a front kick but Boss steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Branca throws an off balance right hand
and Boss counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
Branca feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Boss sprawling to the canvas! Boss rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Branca finish him?!
Boss is still on wobbly legs! Can Branca finish him?#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boss tries to get into range but Branca steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Boss! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Branca scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Cajo Branca!
A less than humble Joao Cajo Branca misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SYN 773 Gusmao vs Turner
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Kapisi throws a poor cross that misses
and Branca counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kapisi's knee momentarily.
Branca attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Branca throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kapisi lunges at Branca with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Branca's hand. #CUT2#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Kapisi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Branca counters with a nice uppercut.
A left and a right from Kapisi both land. Nice combination.
Branca looks to land a body kick but Kapisi moved away.
Kapisi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kapisi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Branca takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is getting worse.
Kapisi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kapisi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Branca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Branca stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kapisi.
Branca connects with a single shot there.
Kapisi lands the left hand.
Keone Kapisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Kapisi.
Kapisi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Branca.#T1#
Branca bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kapisi's head backwards.
Branca blocks a head kick by Kapisi.
Kapisi is looking to clinch but Branca is avoiding it.
Kapisi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Branca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Branca cracks Kapisi with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Branca has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kapisi to stand back up!#ROC#Kapisi is rocked!
Kapisi throws a hook to the side of Branca's head but Branca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kapisi is still on wobbly legs! Can Branca finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Branca moves into the clinch successfully.
Kapisi seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Branca.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Branca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Branca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Branca definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Branca misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Branca fails to land.
Branca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Branca misses with a punch to the body.
Branca tries to throw a body punch but Kapisi avoids it by throwing Branca back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Kapisi.
Branca misses with some punches. #T2#
Branca misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Branca.
Kapisi is trying to break the clinch but Branca is controlling him.
Branca misses with a punch to the body.
Kapisi landing knees to the head. #CUT2#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Branca misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kapisi.
Branca's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kapisi lands a left hand. #CUT2#Jeez, Joao Cajo Branca's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Branca lands with a light punch inside.
Kapisi tries to land a knee to the head but Branca blocks with his arms.
Kapisi has had enough of the clinch but Branca keeps him there for the moment.
Branca blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kapisi has a couple of punches blocked by Branca.
Branca misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Branca.
Branca softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Branca misses with a punch on the inside.
Kapisi lands a right hand.
Branca dodges an elbow strike from Kapisi. #BC2#
Kapisi breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Kapisi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good work by Branca as he checks the leg kick.
Branca stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kapisi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kapisi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It appears Branca was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2#
Kapisi moves into the clinch successfully.
Kapisi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Branca backwards.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Keone Kapisi!
Keone Kapisi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hardcore Alchemy logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: Syn 767
Date: Dec 20, 2020

#R1#
A lazy body kick from Branca
and Dimitrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Branca finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Branca closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dimitrov counters with a thumping low kick.
Branca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dimitrov.
Dimitrov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca tries a head kick but it misses.
Branca lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Branca misses. #T1#
Dimitrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Branca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Branca throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Dimitrov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Branca.
Dimitrov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Branca misses.
Branca swings for the body but Dimitrov moves out of range.
Dimitrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dimitrov lands with a shot to the body.
Branca dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dimitrov. That did some damage!
Dimitrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Branca is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Dimitrov throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Branca! But no joy.
Dimitrov moves away from the strike by Branca.
Dimitrov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Branca looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Branca throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Branca misses with a low kick.
Branca blocks a head kick by Dimitrov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimitrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Dimitrov lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Branca swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dimitrov.#CUT2#Daniel Dimitrov's cut is getting worse.
A telegraphed right hand from Branca misses the target.
Branca tries to score with a low kick but Dimitrov moves his leg out of the way.
Branca throws a body shot but no joy.
Dimitrov is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Dimitrov misses.
Dimitrov missing with a left hand there. Branca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Branca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dimitrov blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Branca pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dimitrov is out of range and Branca settles back down.
Dimitrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dimitrov connects with a crisp jab.
Dimitrov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dimitrov misses with a straight right.
Nice straight punches there by Dimitrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dimitrov.
Branca will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from Branca misses.
Dimitrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dimitrov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dimitrov ducks right into an uppercut from Branca.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Branca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimitrov catches Branca with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Branca misses the body punch
letting Dimitrov counter with a right hand.
Dimitrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branca moves away.
Branca steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Joao Cajo Branca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dimitrov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#That has opened up Joao Cajo Branca's cut even more.
Dimitrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Branca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Branca misses.
Dimitrov is looking to counter punch.
Dimitrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Branca.
Branca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Dimitrov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dimitrov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Dimitrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Branca pushes Dimitrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dimitrov tries to work over Branca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dimitrov has a couple of punches blocked by Branca.
Branca digs a right hand into Dimitrov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dimitrov's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimitrov.
A short right from Branca.
Branca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Branca lands an uppercut.
Branca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Branca lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dimitrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimitrov throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Branca. #ROC2#Dimitrov is rocked!#CUT2#Daniel Dimitrov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Branca lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oh Dimitrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Branca throws a big uppercut that drops Dimitrov! More strikes from Branca and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dimitrov lies dazed against the cage as Branca celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Cajo Branca!
Our winner, Joao Cajo Branca, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Syn 719
Date: Sep 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spanner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Branca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Bleeding Spanner has been cut.
Spanner just misses with a punch to the body.
Branca looks to land a body kick but Spanner moved away.
Spanner checks a leg kick nicely.
Spanner moves out of range as Branca strikes.
Spanner tried to counter with a leg kick but Branca avoided it.
Spanner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spanner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Branca.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanner loads up on a big right hand but Branca slips the punch.
Branca slips under a jab.
Branca throws a counter combo.
Branca jabs at Spanner's body.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Branca.
Spanner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Branca.
Spanner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spanner throws a low kick, looking for Branca's leg but Branca calmly moves out of range.
Branca throws out a leg kick but Spanner moves out of range and Branca only half commits.
Branca throws a front kick aimed at Spanner's knee but Spanner avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Spanner misses the target.
Branca lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spanner's sensitive parts.
Branca cracks Spanner with an open hand slap.#CUT2#Bleeding Spanner's cut is getting worse.
Branca keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Joao Cajo Branca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spanner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Branca manages to avoid it.#T2#
Branca throws a right hand that misses
and Spanner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Branca's knee momentarily.
Branca with the inside leg kick.
Branca lands a nice shot to the body.
Spanner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Branca jabs at Spanner's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branca lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Spanner misses with a wild body shot.
Branca fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spanner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spanner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Branca.#T3#
Branca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Branca lands with a straight right. Spanner didn't see that one coming.
Branca throws a low kick but Spanner moves out of range easily.
Branca swings for the body but Spanner moves out of range.
Branca uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spanner.
Branca throws out a counter right but Spanner avoids it with no problem.
Branca tries to land a front kick but Spanner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Branca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Branca rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spanner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spanner takes a swing at Branca's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Branca throws a sloppy head kick and Spanner moves out of range easily.
Branca tries to land a body kick
and Branca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spanner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Branca.
Spanner throws a sloppy body shot
and Branca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Branca scores with a jab to the body.
Branca throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spanner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Branca misses with a body shot
letting Spanner counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Branca scores with a jab to the jaw.
Branca has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spanner throws a right hand that Branca ducks under and follows up with a left that Branca also avoids with ease.
Branca looks to land a right hand but Spanner moved out of range.
Spanner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Branca misses with a right hand
and Spanner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Branca misses with a right hand
and Spanner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Joao Cajo Branca's cut even more.
Branca throws a front kick that sends Spanner stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Branca is predictable there
and Spanner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spanner misses with a wild body shot.
Branca throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Branca scores with a nice right hand.
Joao Cajo Branca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Branca throws a wild body kick that Spanner sees coming a mile off.
Spanner ducks under a wild hook from Branca.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Spanner might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Spanner feints and then cracks Branca's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Branca down.
Branca thumps Spanner with a low kick.
Spanner misses with a leg kick
and Branca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Branca throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Spanner misses its target.
That kick from Branca tenderised Spanner's leg. Spanner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spanner looks to score with a jab to the body but Branca is just out of range.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spanner checks a leg kick.
Branca lands a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Branca.
Branca attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Branca with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branca throws a hook but Spanner avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Spanner misses its target.
Spanner connects with a nice looking jab.
Spanner misses with a body shot. #T3#
Branca tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Spanner is able to avoid easily.
Spanner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Branca.
Spanner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branca moves away.
A combination from Spanner does no damage.
Branca throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spanner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spanner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spanner scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#The cut above Joao Cajo Branca's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Branca turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spanner moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Spanner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Branca throws a push kick but Spanner slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from Branca is predictable there
and Spanner counters with a nice body shot.
Spanner lands a jab to the head.
Branca delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branca blocks a leg kick.
Branca with the inside leg kick.
Spanner throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Branca counter with a right hand.
Branca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joao Cajo Branca will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Branca.
Branca lands a nice shot to the body.
Spanner lands with a good body shot.
Branca takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spanner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Branca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spanner.
Spanner swings widly with a right hand
and Branca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spanner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Branca in his tracks.
Spanner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Branca has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Branca scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Branca misses the jab.
Branca looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Branca misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Spanner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spanner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Branca darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#KD#
Spanner cracks Branca with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Spanner has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Branca to stand back up!#CUT#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bleeding Spanner!
A very excited looking Bleeding Spanner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Syn Timewave Zero
Date: Aug 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leagatius throws a poor cross that misses
and Branca makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Leagatius really felt that one!
Leagatius connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Branca connects with a right hand. Leagatius shakes it off.
Leagatius scores with a nice strike.
Branca wants to slow Leagatius down by chopping away at his legs.
An inside leg kick from Branca misses.
Branca slips a jab from Leagatius.
Branca quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Brutus Leagatius has been cut.
Leagatius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Branca throws out the jab.
Branca misses with a body kick.#T1#
Branca moves to clinch but Leagatius breaks away
and Branca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body kick there by Branca.
Leagatius blocks a low kick nicely.
Branca throws a sloppy head kick
and Branca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is getting worse.
Branca throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leagatius tried to score with a low kick but Branca checks it.
Branca went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Leagatius scores with a jab. Branca acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Leagatius throws a jab when Branca was well out of range.
A big left from Branca misses. #T2#
Branca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leagatius misses with a lunging right hand
and Branca counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Leagatius cracks Branca with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Branca looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Leagatius finish him? #ROC2#Branca is rocked!#CUT2#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Branca connects with a leg kick.
Leagatius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Branca thinks about countering with a body kick.
Leagatius misses with an uppercut. Branca saw that one coming.
Leagatius swings widly with a right hand
and Branca counters with a stiff right hand.
Branca gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Leagatius gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Branca is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brutus Leagatius!
Brutus Leagatius decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: $$$ PRODUCTIONS 1
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Branca.
Mouth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Branca as he jumps to the side.
And Branca counters with a quick kick to the body but Mouth blocks it.
Mouth has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Branca is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mush Mouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mouth throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Mouth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mouth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branca quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mouth defending well as Branca loads up on a big left hand.
Mouth misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Mouth misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Branca.
Mouth throws a series of punches but Branca avoids them all with ease.
Mouth throws a big shot that misses.
Branca is looking to counter the offense by Mouth and move into the clinch.#T1#
Branca slaps away a takedown attempt from Mouth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Branca fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mouth.
Branca lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mouth crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Branca - the referee stops the clock and Mouth gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Branca. Mouth manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Branca has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mouth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mouth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Branca bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mouth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Branca makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Joao Cajo Branca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mush Mouth.
Mouth looks winded!
Branca jabs at Mouth's body.#T2#
Branca bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Branca throws a body shot but no joy.
Mouth throws a combination that misses
and Mouth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Branca throws a leg kick which misses Mouth's front leg but catches the back leg as Mouth tries to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Branca.
Joao Cajo Branca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Branca, as that shot connected.
An inside leg kick lands from Branca.
Branca looks to land a combination. Mouth sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Branca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #KD#
Branca lands a big right hand that sends Mouth crashing to the mat! Branca stays standing though and waves Mouth back to his feet!#ROC#Mouth is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mush Mouth has been cut.
Mouth misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Branca counters with a nice right hand that sends Mouth toppling to the canvas! Mouth scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Branca finish him?!
Mouth is still on wobbly legs! Can Branca finish him?
Branca moves in close and cracks Mouth with a massive right hand! Mouth, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Branca!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Cajo Branca!
A victorious Joao Cajo Branca thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 695 Tower vs Frankels
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Branca.
Branca takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Kapisi throws a head kick but Branca moves out of range.
Kapisi tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Branca misses the target.
Branca lands a lovely overhand right.
Kapisi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Branca lunges at Kapisi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kapisi's hand.
Branca takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kapisi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Branca moves into the clinch successfully.
Branca struggles to land a body shot inside as Kapisi controls his hands.
Kapisi blocks a body shot from Branca.
Kapisi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kapisi pushes off an throws an elbow but Branca leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kapisi tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Branca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Branca takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Kapisi rushes Branca and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Kapisi tries a knee to the head but Branca blocks it.
Kapisi misses with some punches. #BC2#
Kapisi breaks the clinch.
Branca looks to score with a jab to the body but Kapisi is just out of range.
Kapisi doesn't manage to clinch there - Branca circles away.
Branca appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kapisi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Branca counters with a left to the body.
Kapisi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Branca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kapisi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kapisi 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.
Branca circles away from the clinch attempt#KD#
and Branca counters with a crisp one two that drops Kapisi! Branca thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kapisi to his feet! Kapisi is in big trouble!#ROC#Kapisi is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A good leg kick by Branca. #KD#
Branca cracks Kapisi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kapisi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Branca finish him?
Kapisi is still on wobbly legs! Can Branca finish him?
Kapisi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Branca paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Branca appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Kapisi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Branca throws out the jab.
Kapisi seems to have recovered his senses.
Kapisi throws a big shot that misses.
Branca throwing a counter right hand but Kapisi manages to avoid it.
Branca slips a straight right by Kapisi.
Branca tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kapisi is able to avoid easily.
Branca throws a big shot that misses.
Branca connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kapisi momentarily.
Kapisi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Branca is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kapisi misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Branca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kapisi lands a lovely overhand right.
Branca lands a leg kick that knocks Kapisi off balance momentarily.
Branca lands a nice hook to Kapisi's body. Kapisi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Kapisi clinches up with Branca and pushes him back against the cage.
Kapisi can't find room to land a body shot as Branca controls the action.
Branca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kapisi misses with a knee strike.
Branca fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Kapisi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kapisi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Branca is defending well for now.
Kapisi lands an elbow inside that Branca shrugs off.
Branca on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kapisi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Branca avoids it.
Branca tries a body shot but Kapisi blocks it.
Branca tries a body shot but Kapisi blocks it.
Branca has a couple of punches blocked by Kapisi.
Branca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Branca gets through Kapisi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Branca lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Branca blocks an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Branca.
Kapisi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Joao Cajo Branca's cut is getting worse.
Kapisi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kapisi trying to land knees to the body.
Branca swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Branca manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Kapisi moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Branca throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Kapisi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Branca's defenses.
Kapisi blocks a body shot from Branca.
Branca blocks a body shot from Kapisi. #BC#
Branca breaks from the clinch.
Branca thows a body kick. Kapisi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapisi. Branca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Branca wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Branca connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kapisi. Kapisi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Branca clobbers Kapisi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kapisi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kapisi misses with some punches.
Kapisi prevents a body shot from Branca.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branca lands a nice shot to the body.
Branca works on Kapisi's body with a couple of short punches.
Kapisi looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Branca.
Branca throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Branca lands a body punch.
Branca is pushing Kapisi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Cajo Branca's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Branca lands a nice looking body kick.
Branca throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kapisi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Branca ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Branca misses with a body kick.
Branca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Branca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kapisi can do to turn this around?
Kapisi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Branca can pounce on him.
Branca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kapisi.
Branca slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapisi looks to land a left hand but Branca moved out of range nicely.
Branca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Branca lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Branca dodges the punch combination from Kapisi.
Kapisi is breathing heavily.#T1#
Kapisi throws a sloppy body shot
and Branca counters with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kapisi misses the target.
Keone Kapisi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kapisi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kapisi closes the distance but Branca moves to the side
and Branca counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kapisi thinking.
Branca cracks Kapisi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Branca lands with a nice body punch.
It looks like Branca has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kapisi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Branca.
Branca scoring well with a low kick there.
Branca keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kapisi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL#
Branca clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Branca lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kapisi backwards. #BC2#
Kapisi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Branca scores with the left hand. Kapisi knows he should have avoided that one.
That kick from Branca tenderised Kapisi's leg. Kapisi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kapisi misses with a right hand
and Branca counters with a solid body kick.
Branca cracks Kapisi with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Cajo Branca!
Joao Cajo Branca tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Syn 686 Rhod vs Turner
Date: May 10, 2020

#R1#
Branca misses with a hook
letting Boss counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Boss's corner calls for a 1-2. Boss obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Like Boss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boss scores with a hook to the body. Branca takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boss scores with a jab to the head.
Boss has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Boss swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boss misses with a body shot.
Branca flicks out a counter leg kick but Boss steps away.
Branca feints and then cracks Boss's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boss down.
Branca getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Branca has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Branca on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boss. Boss obviously looking to wear him down.
Boss comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boss feints and then cracks Branca's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Branca down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boss scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Branca misses the target. #T1#
Branca avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Branca on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Branca takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Branca with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Branca looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Boss on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boss pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boss lands a jab to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Joao Cajo Branca's cut even more.
Boss is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Boss misses the target.
Branca feints a counter leg kick.
Branca keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Branca slips a straight right by Boss.#T2#
Boss works Branca's body with a nice hook.
Boss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branca moves away.
Branca is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Boss connects with a high 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!
Nice uppercut there from Boss.
Boss moves out of range of the body kick.
Boss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Branca.
Boss throws a lazy uppercut
and Branca counters with a nice leg kick.
Boss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boss throws a hook but Branca blocks it.
Boss scoring well with a low kick there.
Branca throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boss.
Boss jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#
The cut above Joao Cajo Branca's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Branca throws a nice looking combination but Boss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Branca tests Boss's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Branca throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Branca misses with an uppercut. Boss saw that one coming.
Boss misses with a low kick.
Boss looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Branca throws a shot from downtown. Boss moves away and avoids it.
Branca throws a leg kick but Boss sees it coming and moves out of range.
Branca takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boss connects with a body shot.#T4#
Boss with a hook.
Branca misses with a leg kick
and Boss counters with a nice leg kick.
Branca moves out of range as Boss throws a body kick.
Branca walks into a stiff left hand from Boss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branca's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boss connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Branca scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
Joao Cajo Branca's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Branca misses with a hook
and Branca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boss throws a leg kick which misses Branca's front leg but catches the back leg as Branca tries to avoid it.
A jab from Boss does it's job there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Like Boss!
After winning the bout, Like Boss thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn 679 Piano vs Frankels
Date: Apr 03, 2020

#R1#
Branca checks a leg kick.
Branca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mouth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mouth has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Branca is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Branca throws a good cross that connects.
Mouth lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mouth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mouth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Branca misses with a body kick.
Mouth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mouth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Branca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Branca lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Branca dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mouth. That did some damage!#T1##TD2#
Mouth shoots in and bounces Branca off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Branca wants to sweep but no luck.
Branca pulls Mouth in to control the position.
Mouth sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mouth throws a big right hand that misses.
Branca looking to control.
Branca utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Branca has Mouth pulled in close to control his posture.
Mouth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Mouth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Branca keeping moving, preventing Mouth from controlling successfully.
Mouth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Branca preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Branca on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Branca tries to get out of the position.
Branca utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mouth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Branca has Mouth pulled in close to control his posture.
Branca looking for a sweep. Not yet Branca, not yet.
Mouth landing with the ground and pound.
Branca trying to control the position here.
Mouth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Mouth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #CUT2#
Joao Cajo Branca's cut is getting worse.
Branca looking for a sweep. Not yet Branca, not yet.
Mouth working some strikes from top position.#CUT2#
Joao Cajo Branca's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mouth wants to control from the top but Branca keeps moving.
Mouth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Branca's head.#CUT2#
Jeez, Joao Cajo Branca's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mush Mouth!
Mush Mouth took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Garra Nutri for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: RapidFC 65
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
The Barbarian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Barbarian misses with a wild body shot.
Branca moves away from the strike by The Barbarian.
Branca throws a poor cross that misses
and The Barbarian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Barbarian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Branca.
The Barbarian misses with a body kick.
The Barbarian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Barbarian throws a jab but it's blocked by Branca.
It appears Branca was looking to counter with a kick there.
Branca looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body kick from Branca.
Branca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Barbarian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca ducks under a wild hook from The Barbarian.
The Barbarian misses with a looping right.
Branca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Barbarian.
The Barbarian looks to land a right hand but Branca moved out of range.
Branca feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Branca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Barbarian.
Branca tries to land a front kick but The Barbarian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Barbarian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The Barbarian misses with a body punch
and The Barbarian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Barbarian misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Branca misses.
The Barbarian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#
It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
The Barbarian connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Barbarian. Branca does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Barbarian jabs Branca to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Branca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Branca goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Branca ducks under a wild hook from The Barbarian.
Good shot there by The Barbarian.#T2#
The Barbarian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Branca tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and The Barbarian counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Barbarian loads up on a big right hand but Branca slips the punch.
The Barbarian lands a glancing blow to the side of Branca's head.
Branca fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Barbarian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Barbarian looks to score with a jab to the body but Branca is just out of range.
Branca is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from The Barbarian.
The Barbarian misses with a body punch
and Branca counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Barbarian thinking.
Branca throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Barbarian counters with a nice uppercut.
The Barbarian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Branca staying out of range there.#T3#
The Barbarian misses with a looping right.
The Barbarian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Branca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Conor The Barbarian has been cut.
Jab, jab by The Barbarian - just one landing. #CUT2#
Joao Cajo Branca's cut is getting worse.
The Barbarian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branca moves away.
The Barbarian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Branca.
The Barbarian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Branca misses with a straight right.
Branca lunges at The Barbarian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Barbarian's hand.
The Barbarian looks to land a right hand but Branca moved out of range.
Branca uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before The Barbarian has time to react.
The Barbarian misses with a body shot
and Branca counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Branca loads up on a big right hand but The Barbarian slips the punch.
The Barbarian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Branca stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Conor The Barbarian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
The Barbarian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
The Barbarian just misses with a punch to the body.
The Barbarian cracks Branca with a good jab.
Branca finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Branca defending well as The Barbarian loads up on a big left hand.
The Barbarian misses with a hook
and Branca counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for The Barbarian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Branca throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The Barbarian moves out of range as Branca throws a body kick.
The Barbarian throws a poor cross that misses
and The Barbarian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Barbarian swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor The Barbarian dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The Barbarian throws a body shot but no joy.
The Barbarian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Branca counters with a nice leg kick.
Branca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Barbarian is looking to land body kicks.
Conor The Barbarian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Barbarian throws a looping overhand right but Branca ducks down to avoid it.
The Barbarian looks to land a left hand but Branca moved out of range nicely.
Branca lands a jab.#CL#
Branca clinches up with The Barbarian and pushes him back against the cage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Branca might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
The Barbarian manages to break the clinch.
The Barbarian checks a leg kick nicely.
The Barbarian misses with a body shot
and Branca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
That has opened up Conor The Barbarian's cut even more.
Branca lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
The Barbarian throws a big shot that misses.
Branca throws a quick counter kick to the body but The Barbarian avoids it.
Branca wants to slow The Barbarian down by chopping away at his legs.
The Barbarian misses with a hook. Branca ducked under it nicely.
The Barbarian scores with a sloppy right hand. Branca should have avoided that one.
The Barbarian misses with a straight left.
Branca has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The Barbarian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Branca counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Barbarian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Branca can pounce on him.
The Barbarian throws the left hand but Branca avoids the punch easily.
Branca tries to counter by moving into the clinch but The Barbarian manages to circle out of the way.
The Barbarian lands with a nice body punch.
Branca defending well as The Barbarian loads up on a big left hand.
Branca was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Barbarian misses with a right hand
and Branca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Branca throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
The Barbarian stalks Branca and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Branca's face. Branca staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branca missing with a left hand there. The Barbarian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Barbarian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Branca slips a jab from The Barbarian.
The Barbarian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Barbarian throws a body punch but Branca moves out of range.
The Barbarian throws a lazy right hand but Branca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Barbarian misses with a right hand
and Branca counters with a straight right hand.
Branca looks for the body kick but The Barbarian saw that one coming.
It seemed like The Barbarian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - The Barbarian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Barbarian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
Joao Cajo Branca's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The Barbarian lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Branca throws an overhand right that lands on The Barbarian's shoulder, as The Barbarian tries to avoid the shot.
The Barbarian throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Branca counter with a right hand.
Branca lands with a nice body kick.
The Barbarian misses the shot to the body.
The Barbarian misses with a shot to the body
letting Branca counter with a right hand.
The Barbarian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
Jeez, Joao Cajo Branca's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Branca scores with a nice strike.
Branca thumps The Barbarian with a low kick.
Branca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Barbarian.
The Barbarian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from The Barbarian misses.
As The Barbarian tries to get set, Branca tries to push him back and clinch up but The Barbarian manages to avoid the attempt.
The Barbarian defending well as Branca loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like The Barbarian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Branca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Barbarian.
The Barbarian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Barbarian throws a shot from downtown. Branca moves away and avoids it.
The Barbarian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Branca. Branca circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Branca chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Barbarian throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Barbarian throws a right hand that misses
and The Barbarian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
The cut above Conor The Barbarian's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The Barbarian misses with an uppercut
and Branca counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The Barbarian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Branca misses the target.
The Barbarian tests Branca's chin there with a solid looking shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Conor The Barbarian!
Conor The Barbarian thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RapidFC Aus Day 2
Date: Jan 26, 2020

#R1#
Branca throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Alojz Sanel has been cut.
Sanel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanel punishes Branca's body with a nice straight punch.
Branca closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Branca keeps the fight on the outside.
Branca connects with the punch.#CL#
Sanel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanel scores with a hook to the body.
Branca lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Branca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanel 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.
Sanel tries a body shot but Branca blocks it.
Branca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Branca lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanel backwards.
Branca throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanel.
Branca tries to work over Sanel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Branca looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Sanel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Branca misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanel.
Sanel lands an uppercut.
Branca working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Branca's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sanel misses with a body punch.
Sanel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Branca lands a body shot.
Branca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Branca lands with a right to the head.
Sanel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Branca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanel blocks a body shot from Branca.
Sanel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Branca on the inside.
A short uppercut from Branca.
Branca misses with a punch to the body.
Branca softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branca doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Sanel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanel misses with a punch to the body.
Branca throws a head punch that misses.
Branca scores with a shot to the side of Sanel's head.
Sanel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Branca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Branca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A good leg kick by Branca.
Sanel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Branca thows a body kick. Sanel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Branca lands a right hook to the body.
Branca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Branca circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanel sets himself, and Branca steps forward looking for the clinch! Sanel avoids it this time.
Branca pounces like a tiger and cracks Sanel with a vicious hook! Sanel is down but not out! Branca follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joao Cajo Branca!
Joao Cajo Branca bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Alojz Sanel stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for coming...I'll be back'.

Event: RapidFC 59
Date: Jan 11, 2020

#R1#
Branca connects with a looping right hand.
Branca throws a leg kick
and Alyoshin counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Alyoshin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Branca doesn't seem phased though.
Alyoshin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Branca bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alyoshin's head.
Branca lands a nice looking body shot.
Alyoshin blocks a head kick by Branca.
Alyoshin misses with a body kick.
Branca appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Branca throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alyoshin counters with a three punch combo that has Branca backing up. Branca nods at Alyoshin to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alyoshin scores with a three punch combo!
Alyoshin lands a jab to Branca's midsection.#T1#
Alyoshin looks to throw the jab but Branca is out of range.
Alyoshin throws a right hand that Branca ducks under and follows up with a left that Branca also avoids with ease.
Alyoshin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Branca throws out the jab.
Branca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Branca was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Branca moves out of range of the body kick from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin throws a body punch but Branca moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Alyoshin.
Branca walks into a jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Joao Cajo Branca's cut even more.
Alyoshin misses with an uppercut
and Branca counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Alyoshin misses with a kick to the body
and Branca makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Alyoshin really felt that one!
Branca throws a head kick but Alyoshin moves out of range.
Alyoshin throws an overhand right that lands on Branca's shoulder, as Branca tries to avoid the shot.
Branca throws a nice outside leg kick.
No joy there for Alyoshin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Branca connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alyoshin. Alyoshin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alyoshin misses with an uppercut. Branca saw that one coming.
Branca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alyoshin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alyoshin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Branca. #T3#
Alyoshin scores with a nice head shot.
Branca fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alyoshin checks it well.
Branca feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alyoshin's calf.
A slow jab from Branca misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from Branca.
Alyoshin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alyoshin scores with a punch to the head.
Branca swings for the body but Alyoshin moves out of range.
Alyoshin gets in close and tags Branca with a short punch that almost sends Branca to the mat! Oh Branca is in big trouble! He turns his back on Alyoshin, trying to create some distance but Alyoshin rushes him, striking wildly and Branca goes down! The referee tackles Alyoshin into the cage to end the fight! Alyoshin is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grant Alyoshin!
A victorious Grant Alyoshin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RapidFC 57
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Le Tobb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Le Tobb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been hearing reports that Le Tobb has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Branca throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Tobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Branca. Those never looked like landing.
Branca throws a leg kick that misses.
Le Tobb is looking to counter punch.
Branca connects with a jab.
Branca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Le Tobb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Branca gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Le Tobb blocks a body shot from Branca.
Le Tobb tries to circle away but Branca has him pinned against the cage.
Branca has Le Tobb pressed against the cage, preventing Le Tobb from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Le Tobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Le Tobb. #BC#
Le Tobb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Le Tobb avoids the body shot from Branca.
Le Tobb appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Branca throws a hook but Le Tobb avoids it easily.
Le Tobb is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Branca explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Branca throws a shot from downtown. Le Tobb moves away and avoids it.
Le Tobb feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Le Tobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Branca.
A cross from Branca lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Tobb Le Tobb has been cut.#T2#
Donk. Le Tobb catches Branca right on the button with a cross.
Branca lands a nice shot that snaps Le Tobb's head back.
Branca misses with an uppercut.
Branca throws a body kick that misses
and Le Tobb counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Tobb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Branca.
Branca has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Branca looks to land a left hand but Le Tobb moved out of range nicely.
Branca connects with a leg kick. Le Tobb looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Branca throws a big shot that misses.
Le Tobb appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Branca lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Le Tobb swings widly with a right hand
and Branca counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Le Tobb is rocked!
Le Tobb chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Branca can pounce on him.
Branca throws a lazy right hand but Le Tobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Le Tobb throwing a counter right hand but Branca manages to avoid it.
Le Tobb attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Le Tobb takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oh Le Tobb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No joy there for Le Tobb, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Le Tobb has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Branca.
Le Tobb seems to have got his legs back now.
Le Tobb is breathing heavily.
Le Tobb slips a straight right by Branca.
Le Tobb is looking to counter punch.#T4##CL2#
Branca closes the distance and clinches.
Branca pushes Le Tobb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branca gets through Le Tobb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Le Tobb scores with a nice short uppercut.
Branca pushes Le Tobb against the cage. Branca is working some dirty boxing. Branca pushes off with a quick right hook! Le Tobb goes down! Le Tobb tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Branca moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Cajo Branca!
A relieved looking Joao Cajo Branca 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: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 33
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Aethelwulf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Branca counters with a nice leg kick.
Aethelwulf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aethelwulf lands a really nice looking cross but Branca seems unphased. #CUT#
It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Branca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aethelwulf.
Branca follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Aethelwulf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Branca counters with an inside leg kick.
Aethelwulf takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Branca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aethelwulf dodges the punch combination from Branca.
It looked like Aethelwulf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Branca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aethelwulf throws out the jab. #T1#
Aethelwulf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Branca.
Aethelwulf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Branca throws out a counter right but Aethelwulf avoids it with no problem.
Branca scores with a jab to the jaw.
Branca lands with a hook. Aethelwulf tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Branca looks for the body kick but Aethelwulf saw that one coming.
Branca looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aethelwulf throws a big shot that misses.
Branca staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Branca.
An attempted straight right counter from Aethelwulf misses the target.#T2#
Branca scores with the left hand. Aethelwulf knows he should have avoided that one.
Aethelwulf throws an overhand right that lands on Branca's shoulder, as Branca tries to avoid the shot.
Aethelwulf throws a shot from downtown. Branca moves away and avoids it.
Aethelwulf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Branca throws a combination that misses
and Aethelwulf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aethelwulf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Branca keeps Aethelwulf at a distance using the push kick.
Aethelwulf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Branca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Aethelwulf swinging wildly here.
Aethelwulf cracks Branca with a good jab.
Branca misses with a straight right.
Aethelwulf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Branca.
Aethelwulf throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Aethelwulf throws a looping overhand right but Branca ducks down to avoid it.
Branca tries a quick counter leg kick but Aethelwulf is wise to it.
Aethelwulf misses with a straight left. #T4#
Aethelwulf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Branca counters with a low kick, right behind Aethelwulf 's knee.
Branca jabs at Aethelwulf's body.
Branca misses with a kick to the body.
Branca misses with a straight left.
Branca throws a wild body kick that Aethelwulf sees coming a mile off.
Aethelwulf takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aethelwulf throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Branca counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Branca.
Branca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aethelwulf backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Cajo Branca'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#
Aethelwulf swings widly with a right hand
and Branca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Branca.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aethelwulf. Branca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Branca throws out a counter right but Aethelwulf avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Branca coming out on top.
Branca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aethelwulf throwing a counter right hand but Branca manages to avoid it.
Branca looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca tries to land a front kick but Aethelwulf steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aethelwulf misses the jab.
Branca appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Branca fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aethelwulf, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Branca lands a left hand.
Branca scores with a nice hook to the head.
Branca misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Branca.
Branca works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aethelwulf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Branca tries to throw a body punch but Aethelwulf avoids it by throwing Branca back against the cage.
Branca misses with a knee to the head.
Branca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Branca misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Branca.
Branca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Branca scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Branca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aethelwulf prevents a body shot from Branca. #BC2#
Branca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Branca has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL2#
Branca moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Branca swings wildly with an uppercut but Aethelwulf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branca has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Branca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Branca pushes Aethelwulf back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Branca misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Branca scores with a nice short uppercut.
Branca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aethelwulf backwards.
Branca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Branca misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Branca presses Aethelwulf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Branca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aethelwulf misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Branca! But no joy.
Branca lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Branca scores with the left hand. Aethelwulf knows he should have avoided that one.
Branca misses with a low kick.
Aethelwulf throws a left and a right that both miss
and Branca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aethelwulf drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
An inside leg kick lands from Branca. #T4##KD2#
Branca sends Aethelwulf crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Branca is motioning to the referee to let Aethelwulf up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Aethelwulf is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Branca scores with a nice head shot.
Oh Aethelwulf is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aethelwulf lands a jab to the nose.
Aethelwulf seems to have got his legs back now.
Branca scores with a kick to the body.
Joao Cajo Branca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Branca and Aethelwulf are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Branca throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Aethelwulf into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Branca knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joao Cajo Branca!
A very excited looking Joao Cajo Branca 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: RFC Showdown in Tokyo 28
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Branca swats away the attempt to clinch by Maluga.
Nice body punch from Maluga.
Maluga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maluga throws a shot to the body.
Branca walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maluga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Danga de danga de dang - Maluga scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Maluga throws a jab but it's blocked by Branca.
Branca definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga looks to score with a jab to the body but Branca is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Branca misses its target.
Branca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maluga throws out the jab.
It looked like Branca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maluga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maluga looks to land a left hand but Branca moved out of range nicely.
Branca throwing a counter right hand but Maluga manages to avoid it.
Maluga lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
A punch combination from Maluga misses.
Branca connects with a solid leg kick.
Maluga scores with a sloppy right hand. Branca should have avoided that one.
Maluga is looking to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Maluga there.#CUT2#
Joao Cajo Branca's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maluga landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Branca blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maluga tries a knee to the head but Branca blocks it.
Branca misses with the head strike.
Branca tries to work over Maluga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #KD2#
Maluga drops Branca with a big knee straight up the middle! Branca is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Maluga! Branca is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: UnderGround FC 40
Date: Sep 11, 2019

#R1#
Branca turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Branca throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Akinwande to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Akinwande definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Branca scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akinwande throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akinwande lets loose with a powerful body kick. Branca will feel that in the morning.
Akinwande comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Akinwande misses the shot to the body.
Branca has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Akinwande missing with a left hand there. Branca was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Branca throws out a counter right but Akinwande avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Branca misses.
Branca moves out of range of the body kick from Akinwande.
Branca misses with a kick to the body
and Branca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Henry Akinwande seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akinwande bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Branca's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akinwande misses with a hook.
Akinwande fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Branca manages to avoid it.
Akinwande misses with a straight left.
Branca misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Akinwande lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Branca backs up against the cage.
Akinwande connects with the punch.
Branca misses with a hook.
Akinwande lands with an uppercut that bounces Branca off the cage and back into range.
Branca misses the jab.
Akinwande scores with a jab to the head.
Akinwande throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Akinwande misses with a hook
and Branca counters with a solid body kick.
A head kick misses from Akinwande.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akinwande uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Joao Cajo Branca's cut even more.
Branca throws a leg kick but Akinwande sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Akinwande cracks Branca with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Akinwande thuds a left hand into Branca's body.
Branca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akinwande throws a body punch but Branca moves out of range.
As Akinwande backs off Branca throws a huge counter combo but Akinwande manages to avoid it all.
Akinwande misses with the combination.
Akinwande lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Akinwande scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Akinwande lands with a straight right. Branca didn't see that one coming.
Akinwande swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Branca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akinwande takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akinwande walks into a left hand. #T3#
Good exchange - Branca coming out on top.
Branca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akinwande. #CL2#
Branca darts in and clinches Akinwande up against the cage.
Branca tries a body shot but Akinwande blocks it.
Akinwande tries to break free but Branca pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Branca.
Branca blocks an uppercut.
Branca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Branca scores with a shoulder strike.
Akinwande misses with a punch on the inside.
Branca lands with a short shot to the head.
Akinwande misses with some punches.
Branca blocks an uppercut.
Branca slows down the pace here.
Akinwande lands a body shot in the clinch.
Akinwande goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Branca working aggressively here. #T4#
Akinwande swings wildly with an uppercut but Branca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branca throws a punch but it's blocked by Akinwande.
Akinwande lands with a left to the head.
Akinwande swings wildly with an uppercut but Branca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akinwande blocks a body shot from Branca.
Branca tries to throw a body punch but Akinwande avoids it by throwing Branca back against the cage.
Branca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akinwande lands a left hand.
Branca scores with a shot to the side of Akinwande's head. #BC2#
Branca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Akinwande.
Branca walks into a left hand.
Akinwande scores with a jab. Branca acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Akinwande.
Akinwande scores with a crisp jab that stopped Branca in his tracks. #CUT#
The cut above Joao Cajo Branca's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Branca avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Akinwande dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Cajo Branca's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Branca takes one to the side of the head.
Akinwande throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Branca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Branca slips a jab and a cross from Akinwande.
Akinwande throws a lazy right hand but Branca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akinwande throws a hook to the side of Branca's head but Branca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Branca pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Akinwande here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Akinwande fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Branca on the side of the head.
Akinwande throws a hook but Branca blocks it.
Akinwande gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akinwande scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Branca takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Akinwande misses with a straight left.
Akinwande will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Akinwande throws a half hearted mid kick.
Branca tries to counter by closing the distance.
Branca moves out of range of the strikes.
Akinwande's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Branca connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akinwande scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Henry Akinwande has been cut.
Branca moves out of range as Akinwande strikes.
Akinwande looks to throw the jab but Branca is out of range.
Akinwande swings widly with a right hand
and Branca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akinwande paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Branca finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL2#
Branca has Akinwande up against the cage in a clinch.
Akinwande can't find room to land a body shot as Branca controls the action.
Branca prevents Akinwande from breaking the clinch.
Branca lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Branca lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Branca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akinwande misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akinwande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Branca working aggressively here.
Branca tries to work over Akinwande's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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!
Akinwande swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Branca.
Akinwande is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Branca can do to turn this around?
A nice left hand lands by Akinwande.
Akinwande doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akinwande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Branca with a knee to the head.
Akinwande digs a right hand underneath Branca's ribcage. Branca let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Branca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Akinwande fails to land.
A body shot lands from Branca.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Branca.
Branca digs a right hand into Akinwande's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Akinwande's gas tank. #BC2#
Branca breaks from the clinch.
Akinwande takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Branca.
Akinwande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Branca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Branca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Branca is stalling here.
Branca digs a right hand into Akinwande's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Akinwande's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Branca.
Branca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Branca lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akinwande.
Branca tries a body shot but Akinwande blocks it.
Branca lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akinwande or not.
Branca lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Branca presses Akinwande against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Akinwande prevents a body shot from Branca. #BC2#
Branca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Branca avoids the body shot from Akinwande. #T4#
Branca moves out of range as Akinwande strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Branca there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akinwande jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Branca turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Branca is looking to slow Akinwande down with leg kicks.
Akinwande throws a combination. Branca tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Akinwande takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Branca throws a good cross that connects.
Branca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akinwande feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brancas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Akinwande misses with an uppercut
and Branca counters with an inside leg kick.
Branca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akinwande moves away.
Akinwande was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akinwande misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Akinwande misses with a hook
and Branca counters with an outside leg kick.
Branca with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akinwande misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Branca counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Branca.
Akinwande throws a punch but it's blocked by Branca.
Branca lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Branca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Branca.
Branca can't find room to land a body shot as Akinwande controls the action.
Branca lands with a short shot to the head.
Branca pushes Akinwande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Branca pushes Akinwande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Branca lands a shot to the body.
Branca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Branca stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Branca 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!
Branca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Branca lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Branca works on Akinwande's body with a couple of short punches.
Branca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Branca lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akinwande backwards.
Branca scores with a shot to the side of Akinwande's head.
Branca misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Branca lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akinwande or not.
Branca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Branca lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Branca lands with a short shot to the head.
Akinwande tries a body shot but Branca blocks it.
Akinwande digs a right hand into Branca's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Branca's gas tank.
Branca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akinwandes head.
Branca can't find room to land a body shot as Akinwande controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Branca lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akinwande.
Akinwande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Branca. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Branca lands a shoulder strike.
Joao Cajo Branca seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Branca misses with a knee to the head.
Branca blocks a body shot from Akinwande.
Branca lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akinwande.
Branca lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Akinwande or not.
Branca stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Branca lands with a right to the head.
Branca throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Branca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akinwande backwards.
Branca lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Branca.
Branca scores with a shot to the side of Akinwande's head. #ROC2#
Akinwande is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Branca.
Oh Akinwande is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Branca lands a hook that snaps the head of Akinwande backwards.
Branca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akinwandes head.
Branca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Branca lands with a left to the head.
Branca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akinwande's elbow. #T3#
Branca misses with a punch to the body.
Branca throws a head punch that misses.
Branca lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Akinwande seems to have got his legs back now.
Branca softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Branca lands with a right to the head.
Branca works on Akinwande's body with a couple of short punches.
Branca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akinwande misses with a punch to the body.
Branca lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Branca on the inside.
A short left from Branca.
Branca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akinwande.
Akinwande blocks an uppercut.
Branca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Branca pushes Akinwande back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Branca tries to throw a body punch but Akinwande avoids it by throwing Branca back against the cage.
Branca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Branca lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akinwande fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akinwande working aggressively here.
Akinwande prevents a body shot from Branca.
Branca misses with some punches.
Akinwande taking a breather.
Akinwande tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Branca gets through Akinwande's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Branca lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Branca - that landed with a thud.
Branca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akinwande tries a body shot but Branca blocks it. #BC2#
Branca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Branca motions for Akinwande to come forward. Branca throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Branca takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick there by Akinwande.
Branca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akinwande paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Branca fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Akinwande is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Cajo Branca comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Branca 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Cajo Branca!
Joao Cajo Branca decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: UnderGround FC 29
Date: Aug 14, 2019

#R1#
Branca digs a good hook to Mohammed's body.
Branca buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Branca lands with a straight right. Mohammed didn't see that one coming.
A solid body kick from Branca.
Branca definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mohammed looks winded!
Mohammed with a lazy takedown attempt
and Branca counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Mohammed to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Branca!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joao Cajo Branca!
Joao Cajo Branca thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Tyson Mohammed spoke after the fight, saying 'I'M NOT CRYING!!'.

Event: F50: FARTMMA vs Underground
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Branca scores with a jab to the head.
Branca throws a looping overhand right but Simard ducks down to avoid it.
Branca throws a leg kick
and Branca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Branca takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Branca avoids the body shot from Simard.
Simard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Joao Cajo Branca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branca lands with a good body shot.
Simard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Branca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simard.
Branca throws a chopping leg kick but Simard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Branca fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Simard is out of range. #T1#
Branca misses with a jab to the body
and Simard scores with a counter punch that sends Branca to the canvas! Simard smells blood - he's punishing Branca with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Branca has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedric Simard!

Event: Skrap Fights 34
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Deeb throws a body punch but Branca moves out of range.
Deeb throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Branca went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Deeb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Branca.
Branca is looking for a counter combo.
An inside leg kick from Deeb misses.
Branca appears to be looking for a big counter.
Branca checks the leg kick.
Deeb misses the shot to the body.
Branca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Branca throws a big counter combination but Deeb scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A low kick from Deeb is predictable there
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.
Branca could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deeb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Deeb looks to move away, Branca throws a big counter combo but Deeb just gets out of the way.
Morb Deeb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deeb throws a head kick but Branca moves out of range.
Branca went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Deeb motions for Branca to come forward. Deeb throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Deeb will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Deeb tries a head kick but it misses.
Deeb misses with a low kick as Branca jumps back.
Deeb throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deeb wants to land a leg kick but Branca is out of range.
Deeb throws a body kick that misses.
Deeb throws a right hand that misses
and Branca counters with a one-two to the body.
Deeb misses with a lunging right hand
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deeb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Deeb misses with a hook
and Branca counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deeb tries to land a front kick but Branca steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T2#
Deeb swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.
Deeb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
Branca moves out of range of the body kick.
As Deeb looks to move away, Branca throws a big counter combo but Deeb just gets out of the way.
A low kick from Deeb misses
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.
Deeb is looking to land body kicks.
Branca is looking for a counter combo.
Branca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deeb.
Branca seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Branca takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Deeb misses with a kick to the body
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
Deeb looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Deeb misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.
Deeb throws a leg kick
and Branca counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Deeb throws a predictable looking body shot
and Branca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deeb misses with a leg kick
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
Branca is working the combinations to good effect here.
Deeb throws a hook but Branca blocks it.
Branca is looking for a counter combo.
Deeb misses with a right hand
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
Deeb throws a right hand that misses
and Branca counters with a one-two to the body.
Branca moves out of range as Deeb throws a body kick.
As Deeb looks to move away, Branca throws a big counter combo but Deeb just gets out of the way.
A low kick from Deeb misses
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Branca.
Branca throws a big counter combination but Deeb scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A lazy body kick from Deeb
and Branca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deeb tries to land a leg kick but Branca saw it coming and moves away.
Branca is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Deeb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deeb looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Branca uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deeb.
Branca appears to be looking for a big counter.
Deeb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Branca throws a big counter combination but Deeb scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Deeb throws a wild body kick that Branca sees coming a mile off.
Deeb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
Deeb throws a sloppy body shot
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.
Deeb misses with a right hand
and Branca counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deeb throws a push kick but Branca slaps the foot to one side.
Branca seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Deeb misses with a jab to the body
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Deeb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Branca counters with a one-two to the body.
Branca on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Deeb. Deeb obviously looking to wear him down.
Deeb throws a leg kick
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
Deeb throws a leg kick
and Branca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deeb thuds his shin into the meat of Branca's side.
Branca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deeb can do to turn this around?
Deeb lands with a thumping leg kick.
Deeb throws a lazy uppercut
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deeb attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Deeb has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Deeb scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deeb. Branca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deeb misses with a leg kick
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Joao Cajo Branca is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Deeb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Branca swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deeb misses with a wild body shot.
Deeb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Branca checks a leg kick.
As Deeb looks to move away, Branca throws a big counter combo but Deeb just gets out of the way.
Deeb throws a low kick but Branca avoids it.
As Deeb looks to move away, Branca throws a big counter combo but Deeb just gets out of the way.
Deeb misses with a leg kick
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
An inside leg kick lands from Deeb.
Deeb looks to throw a body kick
and Branca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A lazy body kick from Deeb
and Branca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deeb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deeb misses with a looping right.
Branca seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Deeb wants to land a leg kick but Branca is out of range.
Deeb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Branca is looking for a counter combo.
Deeb looks to land a body kick but Branca moved away.
It looked like Branca was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Deeb misses with an uppercut
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deeb throws the kick towards the body but Branca avoids it.
Joao Cajo Branca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deeb misses with a lunging right hand
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.
Deeb misses with a leg kick
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deeb thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Branca if he has to take too many more of those.
Branca checks a leg kick.
Branca went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Deeb throws a push kick but Branca slaps the foot to one side.
Branca went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Deeb misses with a leg kick
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deeb throws a right hand that misses
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
Deeb misses with a kick to the body
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.
Deeb misses with the body kick
and Branca counters with a one-two to the body.
Deeb throws a right hand that misses
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deeb throws out a leg kick but Branca moves out of range and Deeb only half commits.
Branca moves out of range of the body kick from Deeb.
Branca is looking for a counter combo.
Deeb tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Deeb looks to move away, Branca throws a big counter combo but Deeb just gets out of the way.
Deeb misses with a leg kick
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb. #T4#
Deeb misses with a hook to the body
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deeb buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Deeb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Branca is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Deeb throws an off balance right hand
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deeb 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.
Deeb looks for the body kick but Branca saw that one coming.
Branca moves out of range as Deeb throws a body kick.
Branca seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deeb 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.
Branca moves out of range of the body kick from Deeb.
A lazy body kick from Deeb
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Deeb thows a leg kick but Branca checks it
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
Deeb misses with an uppercut
and Branca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deeb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Branca is looking for a counter combo.
Deeb throws an off balance right hand
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Branca blocks a head kick by Deeb.
Deeb throws a sloppy head kick
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.
Deeb looks to throw a body kick
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deeb swings for the body but Branca moves out of range.
Deeb walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Branca checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Branca appears to be looking for a big counter.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Deeb might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Branca has got the better of the exchanges.
Branca avoids the head kick by Deeb.
Branca is looking for a counter combo.
Deeb throws an off balance right hand
and Branca counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
A head kick by Deeb misses
and Branca counters with a one-two to the body.
Deeb misses with a leg kick.
Deeb tries to land a body kick
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.
Deeb misses with a lunging right hand
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.
Deeb misses with a low kick.
Branca is looking for a counter combo.
Deeb loads up on a big right hand but Branca slips the punch.
Branca appears to be looking for a big counter.
Deeb misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Branca.
Branca is looking for a counter combo.
Deeb misses with a low kick.
As Deeb looks to move away, Branca throws a big counter combo but Deeb just gets out of the way.#T2#
Deeb looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Branca appears to be looking for a big counter.
Deeb looks to throw a body kick
and Branca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deeb throws an overhand right that lands on Branca's shoulder, as Branca tries to avoid the shot.
Branca went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Deeb throws a push kick but Branca slaps the foot to one side.
Branca appears to be looking for a big counter.
Deeb looks to throw a body kick
and Branca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Morb Deeb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deeb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.
Deeb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick by Deeb misses
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.
Deeb throws a half hearted mid kick.
Deeb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Branca counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Deeb misses with a leg kick
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
Deeb misses with the body kick
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.
Deeb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
A shot to the body from Deeb misses
and Branca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deeb throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Branca 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!
Deeb thows a leg kick but Branca checks it
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.
Deeb throws an off balance right hand
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deeb throws a sloppy head kick
and Branca counters with a one-two to the body.
Deeb throws a leg kick
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.
Deeb misses with a lunging right hand
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb. #T4#
Deeb throws a poor cross that misses
and Branca counters with a one-two to the body.
A low kick from Deeb misses
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.
Deeb misses with the body kick
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
Deeb misses with a body shot
and Branca counters with a three punch combo that has Deeb backing up. Deeb nods at Branca to acknowledge the strikes.
Deeb throws a leg kick
and Branca counters with a two punch combo.
Deeb throws an off balance right hand
and Branca counters with a series of strikes. Deeb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deeb misses with a lunging right hand
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Branca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deeb.
Branca went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Deeb throws a lazy body kick
and Branca counters with a left and a right that stings Deeb.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Joao Cajo Branca!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Joao Cajo Branca!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Joao Cajo Branca!

Joao Cajo Branca wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Skrap Fights 23
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Johnson counters with a quick kick to the body but Branca blocks it.#TD2#
Branca looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Branca drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Branca postures up.
Branca controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Branca can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Branca is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Branca works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Johnson has hold of Branca's hands but Branca slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Branca.
Branca looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Branca is controlling well.
Branca should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Branca is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2##SUB2#
Branca is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Branca connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
Branca is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Branca moves to the back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T3#
Branca trying to control momentarily.
I would not like to be Johnson right now. #SUB2#
Branca is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Johnson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Branca keeps control of the position easily here as Johnson tries to buck him off.
Let's hope that Branca 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.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Branca working for the choke. #SUB2#
Johnson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Branca gets his way!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Branca controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Branca shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Johnson counters with a quick kick to the body but Branca blocks it.#TD2#
Branca throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Branca is in Johnson's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Branca defends it easily.
Branca passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Branca moves into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Branca takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Branca has control of Johnson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Johnson regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T1##SUB2#
Branca has control of Johnson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Johnson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Branca lands a couple of good shots and Johnson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Branca is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Branca looking for the choke but no joy. #T2#
Branca lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Johnson hold on?!
Branca controlling the position well here. Johnson rolled but Branca kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Branca is continuing to stall.#T3##SUB2#
Branca is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Johnson is defending well though. Branca let's go of the attempt for now.
What can Johnson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight! #T4#
Branca trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB2#
Branca looking to break Johnson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johnson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Branca will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Branca has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Branca is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Branca lands strikes to the head. #SUB2#
Branca has his arm under Johnson's chin here. Game over son! Branca squeezes tightly and Johnson is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joao Cajo Branca!

Event: Skrap Fights 19
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Bronson Iii misses with a takedown
and Branca counters with a nice uppercut.
Branca displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bronson Iii.
A head kick misses from Bronson Iii.
Bronson Iii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bronson Iii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Branca lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronson Iii ducks under a wild hook from Branca.
Bronson Iii goes for a double leg but Branca avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Branca continues to drive forward.
Joao Cajo Branca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Bronson Iii.
Nice defenses there by Bronson Iii.
Branca could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bronson Iii shoots for a takedown but Branca saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Branca pushes Bronson Iii up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bronson Iii tries to pull guard but Branca holds him up against the ropes and eventually Bronson Iii drops back down to his feet.
Bronson Iii tries to circle away but Branca has him pinned against the ropes.
Branca lands a body punch. #T1#
Branca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bronson Iii backwards. #TD2#
Bronson Iii successfully pulls guard.
Branca wants to stand and escape but instead Bronson Iii has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Bronson Iii won't allow Branca to sweep him here.
Branca trying to control the position.
Bronson Iii stopping the sweep attempt from Branca.#SUB#
Branca has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bronson Iii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Branca not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Branca working a defensive guard but Bronson Iii manages to pass into side control anyway.
Branca tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bronson Iii wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Branca is not content to let Bronson Iii control the position.
Bronson Iii looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Branca is avoiding damage well.
Branca regains half guard.
Bronson Iii looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Branca wants to get back to his feet.
Branca moves into full guard.
Branca wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bronson Iii is now in half guard. #T3#
Branca wants to get back to full guard.
Branca wants to get back to his feet.
Bronson Iii trying to control from half guard but Branca is working away.
Branca is looking to escape.
Bronson Iii is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Branca tries to kick Bronson Iii off but Bronson Iii keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bronson Iii throws the left hand but Branca avoids the punch easily.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Branca. Bronson Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Branca slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Branca throws a leg kick but Bronson Iii moved away.
Bronson Iii tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bronson Iii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bronson Iii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Branca with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Branca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bronson Iii closes the distance and clinches up with Branca, looking for a takedown. Bronson Iii pushes Branca against the ropes but Branca circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Branca punishes Bronson Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
Bronson Iii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Branca is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bronson Iii.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Cajo Branca showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Branca 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Joao Cajo Branca!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Joao Cajo Branca!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Joao Cajo Branca!

Joao Cajo Branca wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Scrap Fights 5
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Branca misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Malloy counters by clinching up.
Branca swings wildly with an uppercut but Malloy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Branca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malloy throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Branca.
Branca throws a punch but it's blocked by Malloy.
Branca misses with some punches.
Malloy avoids the elbow strike from Branca, against the ropes.
Malloy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Branca smiles and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Branca.
It seemed like Malloy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malloy tried to score with a low kick but Branca checks it.
Malloy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branca attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca defending well as Malloy loads up on a big left hand.
Malloy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malloy just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Malloy misses.
Malloy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Branca keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Branca tries to land a front kick but Malloy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Branca could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Malloy just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Malloy.
Branca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malloy.
Malloy misses the jab.
Malloy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Branca.
Malloy swings for the body but Branca moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Branca checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Malloy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Branca was well out of range. Poor timing from Malloy.
Malloy throws a looping overhand right but Branca ducks down to avoid it.
Branca throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malloy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malloy checks a leg kick.
Malloy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Branca stuffs the takedown attempt from Malloy. Malloy gets slowly back to his feet.
Branca looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Branca throws a body punch but Malloy moves out of range.
Good shot there by Branca.
Branca moves away from the strike by Malloy. #TD2#
Malloy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Branca quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malloy trying to control the action but Branca is working from the bottom.
Branca is looking for a sweep. Malloy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Branca wants to control but Malloy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Branca won't allow Malloy to pass to mount.
Branca trying to control here.
Malloy content to control rather than advance.
Branca is trying to stand up here but Malloy is controlling him well. #T3#
Malloy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Branca knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Branca tries to get to full guard but Malloy has control of the leg.
Branca tries to kick Malloy off but Malloy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Malloy not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Branca takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Branca just misses with a punch to the body.
Malloy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Branca defends it well.
Malloy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Branca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Branca moves out of range of the leg kick from Malloy.
Branca feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Malloy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Branca was well out of range. Poor timing from Malloy.
Malloy misses the shot to the body.
Malloy misses with a straight right.
Branca throws a lazy right hand but Malloy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Branca cracks Malloy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malloy ducks under a wild hook from Branca.
Branca misses with a wild body shot.
Malloy throws a hook but Branca blocks it.
Branca misses the jab.
A nice side step and Malloy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Malloy misses with a hook.
Branca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malloy.
Branca closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Branca closes the distance and pushes Malloy back into the ropes.
Branca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branca misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Branca.
Malloy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Branca struggles to land a body shot inside as Malloy controls his hands.
Branca misses with a punch to the body.
Malloy struggles to land a body shot inside as Branca controls his hands.
Malloy misses with a punch to the body.

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 Joao Cajo Branca.
I think Branca 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 10:9
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 9:10
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joao Cajo Branca!

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