Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C210: Kahn vs Nakagawa
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
Nice body kick there by Brown.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Mahrishi.
Brown swings for the body but Mahrishi moves out of range.
Mahrishi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brown feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mahrishis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mahrishi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brown explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brown scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Brown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mahrishi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Mahrishi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mahrishi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brown delivers a nice body kick.
Brown lands a jab to the head.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Brown moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brown defending well as Mahrishi loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Mahrishi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've been hearing reports that Mahrishi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mahrishi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Mahrishi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahrishi misses with an uppercut
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahrishi dips to his left and cracks Brown with an uppercut!#CUT#It looks like AJ Brown has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahrishi lands a jab to the nose.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brown.
Mahrishi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Mahrishi moves out of range easily.
Mahrishi throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.#T3#
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahrishi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown walks into a jab.
Brown is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mahrishi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Brown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mahrishi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mahrishi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mahrishi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
AJ Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown lunges at Mahrishi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mahrishi's hand.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahrishi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahrishi counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

AJ Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ Brown's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mahrishi throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahrishi was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahrishi.
Brown lands a leg kick that knocks Mahrishi off balance momentarily.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mahrishi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Mahrishi throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
AJ Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mahrishi doesn't seem phased though.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown throws a nice head kick!
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mahrishi blocks the body kick.
Brown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Brown scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Mahrishi is out of range.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahrishi missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahrishi throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Mahrishi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Brown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mahrishi checks the leg kick nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Good exchange - Brown coming out on top.
Mahrishi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahrishi misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Aatreya Mahrishi has been cut.
Mahrishi misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mahrishi circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mahrishi throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahrishi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick from Brown.
Mahrishi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mahrishi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

AJ Brown 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 interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Brown stuns Mahrishi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aatreya Mahrishi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown tries to land a front kick but Mahrishi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Mahrishi counters with a left to the body.
Brown cracks a nice hook into Mahrishi's ribs.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown cracks Mahrishi with an open hand slap.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Brown scores with a body shot. #T1#
Brown throws a body punch but Mahrishi moves out of range.
Brown throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Mahrishi misses the target.
Brown lands a body shot.
Mahrishi 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.
Nice body kick from Brown.
Mahrishi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brown.#T2#
Mahrishi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mahrishi misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahrishi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brown lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mahrishi will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahrishi takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Brown cracks Mahrishi with a good jab.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown scores with the left hand. Mahrishi knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mahrishi doesn't seem phased though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected.
Mahrishi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown.
Mahrishi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brown throws a body kick that misses
and Mahrishi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Mahrishi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown thuds a left hand into Mahrishi's body.
Mahrishi throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahrishi is looking to clinch.
Brown defending well as Mahrishi loads up on a big left hand.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick
and Mahrishi counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
AJ Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brown 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 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: C203: Nakagawa vs Giovanni
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Cisse lands a right hook to the body.
Cisse throws a looping overhand right but Mahrishi ducks down to avoid it.
Cisse lands with a right hand.
Mahrishi throws the left hand but Cisse avoids the punch easily.
Cisse drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mahrishi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mahrishi defending well as Cisse loads up on a big left hand.
Cisse looks to land a right hand but Mahrishi moved out of range.
Mahrishi's corner calls for a 1-2. Mahrishi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cisse takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good standup being displayed there by Cisse as he connects with a hook.
Mahrishi feints a jab promting Cisse to slip. Mahrishi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cisse slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahrishi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cisse slips a jab from Mahrishi.
Cisse 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.
Cisse circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mahrishi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mahrishi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cisse counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mahrishi lands a nice hook to Cisse's body. Cisse takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Mahrishi with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Cisse misses.
Cisse avoids the body shot from Mahrishi.
Cisse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahrishi throws a body punch but Cisse moves out of range.
Mahrishi misses with a looping left.
That kick from Mahrishi tenderised Cisse's leg. Cisse is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cisse slips a straight right by Mahrishi.
Cisse looks to land a left hand but Mahrishi moved out of range nicely.
Mahrishi misses with a few strikes there.
Mahrishi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cisse manages to avoid it.
Mahrishi blocks a jab.
Cisse keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahrishi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahrishi throws a lazy right hand but Cisse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Mahrishi clinches up against the cage.
Mahrishi pushes Cisse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cisse blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Cisse tries to break free but Mahrishi pushes him back against the cage.
Mahrishi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cisse wants to break free but Mahrishi has control.
Mahrishi lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cisse is looking to break free of the clinch but Mahrishi has double underhooks.
Cisse wants to break free but Mahrishi has control.
Cisse wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mahrishi has him pressed against the cage.
Cisse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cisse is trying to force a seperation but Mahrishi has the dominant position.
A short left from Mahrishi. #BC2#
Cisse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahrishi throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Cisse on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cisse looks to land a left hand but Mahrishi moved out of range nicely.
Cisse's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mahrishi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cisse scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Mahrishi gets a clinch. #BC2#
Cisse breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Mahrishi.
Cisse defending well as Mahrishi loads up on a big left hand.
Mahrishi looks to land a left hand but Cisse moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Mahrishi has Cisse up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
Mahrishi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cisse backwards.
Cisse is trying to break the clinch but Mahrishi has him pressed against the cage.
Cisse wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mahrishi misses with the head strike.
Cisse blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Cisse breaks the clinch.
Mahrishi cracks Cisse with an open hand slap.
Cisse ducks under a wild hook from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands with a right hand.
Cisse ducks under a wild hook from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mahrishi connects with a leg kick.
Mahrishi cracks Cisse with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mahrishi throws a jab when Cisse was well out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Cisse. That snapped Mahrishi's head back.
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!
Mahrishi clobbers Cisse with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mahrishi ducks under a wild hook from Cisse.
A counter left hand to the body from Mahrishi misses its target.#T4#
Mahrishi throws an overhand right that lands on Cisse's shoulder, as Cisse tries to avoid the shot.
Cisse lands a glancing blow to the side of Mahrishi's head.
Mahrishi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahrishi stalks Cisse and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cisse's face. Cisse staggers backwards, shaken.
Cisse swings for the body but Mahrishi moves out of range.
Mahrishi 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.
Mahrishi moves away from the strike by Cisse.
Cisse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahrishi.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cisse, as that shot connected.
Cisse throws the left hand but Mahrishi avoids the punch easily.
Aatreya Mahrishi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cisse misses with an uppercut. Mahrishi saw that one coming.
Mahrishi doesn't manage to clinch there - Cisse circles away.
Mahrishi misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahrishi scores with the left hand. Cisse knows he should have avoided that one.
Mahrishi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahrishi slips under a jab from Cisse.
Mahrishi missing with a left hand there. Cisse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahrishi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aatreya Mahrishi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cisse drops his hands momentarily and Mahrishi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cisse looks to land a left hand but Mahrishi moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Mahrishi. That snapped Cisse's head back.
Cisse lands a jab to the head.
Cisse lands the left hand.
Cisse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahrishi.
Cisse cracks Mahrishi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cisse misses with a hook
and Mahrishi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cisse moves out of range of the strikes.
Cisse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahrishi.
Nice uppercut there from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cisse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Mahrishi moves into the clinch.
Cisse wants to get back to striking at distance but Mahrishi won't allow it.
Cisse is trying to force a seperation but Mahrishi has the dominant position.
Cisse is trying to break free.
Cisse blocking some punches.
Cisse wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mahrishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Cisse wants to break free but Mahrishi has control.
Mahrishi tries to throw a body punch but Cisse avoids it by throwing Mahrishi back against the cage.
Mahrishi digs a right hand underneath Cisse's ribcage. Cisse let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Cisse breaks the clinch. #CL#
Mahrishi takes the fight into the clinch.
Cisse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good body shot from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cisse can do to turn this around?
Mahrishi working aggressively here.
Cisse is trying to break free.#BC2#
Cisse breaks the clinch.
Cisse throws out a loose jab but Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cisse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mahrishi's head backwards.
Cisse with a jab.
Cisse walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mahrishi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cisse's head.#CUT#It looks like Ousmane Cisse has been cut.
Mahrishi lands the left hand.#ROC#Cisse 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!
Mahrishi closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Cisse! Mahrishi dives in looking to finish! Cisse 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 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aatreya Mahrishi!
Aatreya Mahrishi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: C193: Ochoa vs Taneyev II
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Kisei misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Kisei.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahrishi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kisei is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mahrishi.
Kisei misses with an uppercut. Mahrishi saw that one coming.
Kisei loads up on a big right hand but Mahrishi slips the punch.
Kisei throws a hook but Mahrishi blocks it.
Kisei lands with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mahrishi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahrishi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kisei is looking to counter the offense by Mahrishi and move into the clinch.
Mahrishi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kisei.
Kisei lands a jab to the head.
Mahrishi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mahrishi sizes up Kisei with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mahrishi throws a big shot that misses.
Mahrishi misses with a body shot.
Kisei is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mahrishi.
Kisei bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mahrishi's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kisei looks to throw the jab but Mahrishi is out of range.
Kiso Kisei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kisei throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mahrishi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahrishi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Kisei misses. #T1#
Kisei looks to land a left hand but Mahrishi moved out of range nicely.
Mahrishi fails to land with a series of punches.
Mahrishi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kisei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kisei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kisei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahrishi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kisei shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kisei misses with a straight right.
Kisei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kisei.
A big right from Mahrishi misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mahrishi 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.
Mahrishi looks to throw the jab but Kisei is out of range.
Mahrishi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kisei looks to throw the jab but Mahrishi is out of range.
Kisei scores with a sloppy right hand. Mahrishi should have avoided that one.
Mahrishi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Kisei.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kisei throws a jab when Mahrishi was well out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi missing with a left hand there. Kisei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahrishi throws the left hand but Kisei avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Kisei misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahrishi! But no joy.
Kisei loads up on a big right hand but Mahrishi slips the punch.
Mahrishi misses with an uppercut. Kisei saw that one coming.
Mahrishi slips under a jab.
Kisei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kisei avoids the body shot from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kisei scores with a jab.
Kisei swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi staying out of range there.
Mahrishi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kisei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahrishi moves away.
A little jabbing left from Mahrishi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Mahrishi misses.
Kisei lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahrishi misses the target.
Kisei misses with a looping left.
Kisei connects with a nice looking jab.
Mahrishi looks to land a right hand but Kisei moved out of range.
Kisei lands a body shot.
Mahrishi stalks Kisei and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kisei's face. Kisei staggers backwards, shaken.#T3#
Kisei throws a hook but Mahrishi blocks it.
Kisei misses with a body shot.
Kisei lands with a hook. Mahrishi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kisei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahrishi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kisei.
Mahrishi throws an overhand right that lands on Kisei's shoulder, as Kisei tries to avoid the shot.
We've been told by Kisei's head coaches at Cope's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mahrishi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahrishi ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
Jab from Kisei.
Mahrishi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Kisei lands with a nice body punch.
Kisei slips a straight right by Mahrishi.
Kisei lands with a nice body punch.
Mahrishi misses with an uppercut.
Kisei throws a hook to the side of Mahrishi's head but Mahrishi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kisei misses with a wild body shot.
Mahrishi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahrishi missing with a left hand there. Kisei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kisei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahrishi.#T4#
Kisei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Mahrishi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kisei slips under a jab from Mahrishi.
Kisei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kisei.
A swing and a miss from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kisei.
Mahrishi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kisei moves away.
Mahrishi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kisei tries to clinch up.
Kisei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kisei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kisei is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mahrishi misses with a two punch combination.
Kisei avoids the body shot from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kisei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahrishi.
Kisei lands a nice hook to Mahrishi's body. Mahrishi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mahrishi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kisei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kisei punishes Mahrishi's body with a nice straight punch.
Mahrishi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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 Kiso Kisei will probably get the nod.
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##CL2#
Mahrishi rushes Kisei and presses him up against the cage.
Kisei tries to pull guard but Mahrishi holds him up against the cage and eventually Kisei drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from Kisei - that landed with a thud.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but Kisei blocks it. #TD#
Kisei successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kisei wants to stand up but Mahrishi is controlling him. #SU2#
Mahrishi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kisei throws a hook to the side of Mahrishi's head but Mahrishi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mahrishi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kisei lands with a straight right. Mahrishi didn't see that one coming.
Kisei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahrishi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kisei.
Mahrishi moves away from the strike by Kisei.
Kisei cracks a nice hook into Mahrishi's ribs.
Mahrishi throws a shot from downtown. Kisei moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Kisei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kisei cracks Mahrishi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mahrishi staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Mahrishi misses.
Kisei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahrishi.#CL2#
Mahrishi rushes Kisei and presses him up against the cage.
Kisei is trying to pull guard but Mahrishi has him pressed against the cage.
Mahrishi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kisei.
Mahrishi lands with a left to the head.
Mahrishi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Kisei drags the fight down to the ground. #SU2#
Mahrishi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kisei, up you get!
Kisei lands a nice hook to Mahrishi's body. Mahrishi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahrishi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Nice cross by Mahrishi.
A big right from Kisei misses.
Kisei just misses with a punch to the body.
Kisei misses with a straight left.
Mahrishi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kisei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Kisei moves away from the strike by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi scores with a decent looking hook.
Mahrishi tries to clinch up.
Kisei throws out a loose jab but Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Mahrishi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kisei ducks under a wild hook from Mahrishi.
Kisei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahrishi misses with an uppercut.
Mahrishi slips under a jab.
It seemed like Mahrishi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice jab there from Mahrishi.
A big right from Mahrishi misses.
Mahrishi moves away from the strike by Kisei.
Kisei blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahrishi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kisei jabs Mahrishi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mahrishi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kisei.
Kisei connects with a jab.
Kisei misses with an uppercut.
Mahrishi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mahrishi throws a shot from downtown. Kisei moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Kisei gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mahrishi connects with a looping right hand.
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahrishi manages to avoid it.
Mahrishi lands a high kick!
A nice combination there by Kisei.
A big right from Kisei misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahrishi! But no joy.
A big right from Kisei misses.
Mahrishi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mahrishi's corner calls for a 1-2. Mahrishi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Mahrishi misses.
Kisei pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mahrishi is out of range and Kisei settles back down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahrishi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kisei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kisei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahrishi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A swing and a miss from Kisei.#CL2#
Mahrishi clinches. #TD#
Kisei successfully pulls guard.
Mahrishi stops Kisei from standing up.
Mahrishi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kisei. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Mahrishi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kisei is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mahrishi wants to control from the top but Kisei keeps moving.
Kisei wants to stand but Mahrishi is controlling the position.
Mahrishi controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aatreya Mahrishi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mahrishi throws a big shot that misses.
Kisei misses the shot to the body.
Kisei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kisei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kisei connects with the punch.
Kisei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi drops his hands momentarily and Kisei takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kisei catches Mahrishi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mahrishi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kisei throws out the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Mahrishi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mahrishi.
Kisei misses with a hook. Mahrishi ducked under it nicely.
Mahrishi connects with a body shot that sends Kisei's belly button to the back.
Kisei avoids the body shot from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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!
Nice shot lands for Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kisei.
Kiso Kisei is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Kisei as he connects with a hook.
Mahrishi moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Mahrishi.
Kisei's corner calls for a 1-2. Kisei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Mahrishi misses with a straight right.
Kisei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahrishi throws out the jab.
Mahrishi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kisei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kisei throws the left hand but Mahrishi avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Kisei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kisei 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 Mahrishi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mahrishi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kisei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mahrishi misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Kisei.
Kisei throws a hook but Mahrishi blocks it.
Kisei lunges at Mahrishi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mahrishi's hand.
Kisei throws a shot from downtown. Mahrishi moves away and avoids it.
Kisei misses with a wild body shot.
Mahrishi throws a body punch but Kisei moves out of range.
Kisei lands with an overhand left.
Kisei misses with a hook
and Mahrishi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kisei throws a hook to the side of Mahrishi's head but Mahrishi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mahrishi throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kisei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Kisei with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mahrishi to score with a decent uppercut.
Kisei jabs Mahrishi right on the nose. Mahrishi blinks but takes it well.
Mahrishi throws a big shot that misses.
Kisei slips a jab from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi takes a swing at Kisei's ribcage but misses.
Mahrishi throws a shot from downtown. Kisei moves away and avoids it.
Mahrishi ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
Kisei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with an uppercut.
Kisei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kisei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahrishi misses the jab.
Kisei throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Kisei.
Kisei just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahrishi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mahrishi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mahrishi blocks a jab.
Kisei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mahrishi momentarily. #T3#
Kisei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahrishi moves away.
Mahrishi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mahrishi misses with a two punch combination.
Kisei catches Mahrishi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kisei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mahrishi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Kisei misses with a jab to the body
enabling Mahrishi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kisei slips under a jab.
Kisei looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahrishi is just out of range.
Kisei throws out a loose jab but Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahrishi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mahrishi scores with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Kisei.
Kisei drops his hands momentarily and Mahrishi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kisei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a hook.
Mahrishi scores with the left hand. Kisei knows he should have avoided that one.
Kisei throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahrishi.
Kisei moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Mahrishi throws a leg kick but Kisei moved away.
Nice defenses there by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahrishi takes one to the side of the head.
Kisei moves out of range of the strikes.
Kisei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Kisei - just one landing.
Mahrishi throws a body punch but Kisei moves out of range.
Mahrishi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisei. Mahrishi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahrishi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big left from Kisei misses.
The fighters circling - Mahrishi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Kisei misses the target.
Kisei lunges at Mahrishi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mahrishi's hand.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Kisei misses.
Nice defenses there by Kisei.

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 Kiso Kisei.
I think Kisei 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiso Kisei!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kiso Kisei waved his t-shirt featuring FUClothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SYN 980 Olsen vs. Maluga III
Date: May 03, 2023

#R1#
Stronk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Aatreya Mahrishi has been cut.
Mahrishi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mahrishi misses with a low kick.
Stronk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stronk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stronk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stronk tries to clinch but Mahrishi moves out of range.
Stronk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Stronk forces Mahrishi back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mahrishi as Stronk tries to tie him up.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mahrishi 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.
Mahrishi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stronk backwards.
Stronk blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Stronk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stronk slips a jab from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi throws a shot from downtown. Stronk moves away and avoids it.
Stronk ducks under a wild hook from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahrishi. Stronk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahrishi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stronk's hands.
Mahrishi looks to throw the jab but Stronk is out of range.
Stronk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stronk looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahrishi is just out of range.#T1#
Stronk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stronk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stronk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mahrishi counters with a nice uppercut.
Stronk tries to clinch up but Mahrishi circles away and keeps his distance.
Stronk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Stronk moves into range and clinches up with Mahrishi.
Stronk dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
I was talking to Stronk's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mahrishi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body.
Stronk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stronk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stronk lands a right hand.
Mahrishi working aggressively here.
Mahrishi lands an uppercut.
Mahrishi throws a punch but it's blocked by Stronk.
Stronk can't find room to land a body shot as Mahrishi controls the action.
Mahrishi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahrishi misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stronk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mahrishi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Mahrishi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahrishi digs a right hand into Stronk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stronk's gas tank.
Mahrishi controlling the action here for a moment.
Stronk is leaning against Mahrishi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stronk misses with a punch on the inside.
Stronk tries a body shot but Mahrishi blocks it.
Mahrishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Mahrishi scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stronk.
Mahrishi misses with the head strike.
Mahrishi cracks Stronk with a nice body shot.
Stronk blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but Stronk blocks it.
Mahrishi digs a right hand underneath Stronk's ribcage. Stronk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mahrishi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahrishi blocks an uppercut.
Stronk misses with a body punch. #T3#
Mahrishi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahrishi throws a punch but it's blocked by Stronk.
Stronk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahrishi tries to throw a body punch but Stronk avoids it by throwing Mahrishi back against the cage. #BC2#
Mahrishi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stronk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mahrishi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahrishi swats away the attempt to clinch by Stronk.
Mahrishi misses with a low kick.
Mahrishi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahrishi throws out a counter right but Stronk avoids it with no problem.
Stronk walks into a straight right hand from Mahrishi.
A jab from Stronk misses.
Mahrishi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mahrishi looks to land a combination but Stronk avoids it well. #CL2#
Mahrishi has managed to clinch.
Mahrishi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mahrishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4##BC2#
Mahrishi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Stronk drives through and clinches with Mahrishi against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stronk throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with some punches.
Mahrishi throws a punch but it's blocked by Stronk.
Mahrishi throws a head punch that misses.
Mahrishi cracks Stronk with a nice body shot.
Mahrishi lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands a left hand.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
Stronk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahrishi has a couple of punches blocked by Stronk.
Stronk misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahrishi lands an uppercut.
Mahrishi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahrishi lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahrishi.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stronk misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aatreya Mahrishi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aatreya Mahrishi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mahrishi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stronk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mahrishi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stronk tries to clinch up but Mahrishi circles away and keeps his distance.
Stronk lands with a nice combination. Mahrishi backs away looking to recover.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mahrishi lands a nice hook to Stronk's body. Stronk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mahrishi missing with a left hand there. Stronk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stronk stuns Mahrishi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mahrishi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stronk's head backwards.
Stronk lands with a cross.
Stronk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stronk throws a big shot that misses.
Mahrishi misses with a straight left.
Mahrishi throws a jab but it's blocked by Stronk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stronk tries to clinch but Mahrishi is having none of it.
Mahrishi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mahrishi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stronk is looking to clinch but Mahrishi is avoiding it.
Stronk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahrishi manages to avoid it.#T1#
Stronk is looking to clinch.
Stronk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mahrishi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stronk just misses with a punch to the body.
Aatreya Mahrishi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Stronk has Mahrishi up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahrishi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as Stronk controls his hands.
Mahrishi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahrishi pushes Stronk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Stronk.
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as Stronk controls his hands. #BC2#
Mahrishi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Mahrishi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stronk, pushing him back against the cage.
Mahrishi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stronk backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Stronk fails to land.
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as Stronk controls his hands.
Mahrishi lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Stronk misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stronk lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahrishi misses with the head strike.
Mahrishi swings wildly with an uppercut but Stronk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body.
Mahrishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stronk's elbow. #BC#
Stronk breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stronk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stronk wants to clinch up but Mahrishi keeps it at a distance.
Mahrishi dips to his left and cracks Stronk with an uppercut!#CL2#
Mahrishi clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Mahrishi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mahrishi lands a jab to the nose.
Mahrishi throws the left hand but Stronk avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Mahrishi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stronk momentarily.
Mahrishi misses with a body shot.
Mahrishi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stronk was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahrishi.
Stronk tries to close the distance and clinch but Mahrishi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mahrishi swings wildly with an uppercut but Stronk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Mahrishi.
Stronk throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands a left hand.
Stronk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mahrishi misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Stronk.
Mahrishi blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stronk misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Mahrishi lands with a left to the head.
Stronk tries to throw a body punch but Mahrishi avoids it by throwing Stronk back against the cage.
Stronk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahrishi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stronk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahrishi.
Stronk misses with some punches. #BC2#
Mahrishi breaks the clinch.
Mahrishi looks to land a right hand but Stronk moved out of range.
Mahrishi connects with a nice looking jab.
Mahrishi is looking to slow Stronk down with leg kicks.
Mahrishi throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Mahrishi drives through and clinches with Stronk against the cage.
Stronk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stronk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahrishi misses with the head strike.
Mahrishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aatreya Mahrishi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stronk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mahrishi working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aatreya Mahrishi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aatreya Mahrishi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mahrishi scores with a nice head shot.
Stronk tries to clinch up.
Stronk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stronk is looking to clinch.
Mahrishi throws a series of punches but Stronk avoids them all with ease.
Stronk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mahrishi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stronk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mahrishi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Mahrishi misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi scores with a nice right hand.
Stronk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mahrishi misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi tries to bum rush Stronk with a series of wild strikes but Stronk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mahrishi blocks an uppercut.
Mahrishi throws a head punch that misses.
Mahrishi misses with the head strike. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Mahrishi fails to land.
Mahrishi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stronk's efforts to push away.
Stronk tries to work over Mahrishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stronk tries to throw a body punch but Mahrishi avoids it by throwing Stronk back against the cage.
Mahrishi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahrishi lands a hook that snaps the head of Stronk backwards.
Stronk misses with a punch to the body.
Stronk has a couple of punches blocked by Mahrishi.
Stronk pushes Mahrishi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stronk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mahrishi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stronk scores with a shot to the side of Mahrishi's head.
Stronk scores with a shoulder strike.
Stronk misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stronk.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stronk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stronk tries a body shot but Mahrishi blocks it.
Stronk blocking some punches.
Ian Stronk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aatreya Mahrishi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Stronk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Stronk breaks the clinch.
Stronk avoids the body shot from Mahrishi.
Stronk takes one to the side of the head.
Mahrishi loads up on a big right hand but Stronk slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Stronk forces Mahrishi back against the cage and clinches.
Stronk tries to throw a body punch but Mahrishi avoids it by throwing Stronk back against the cage.
Stronk throws a head punch that misses.
Mahrishi can't find room to land a body shot as Stronk controls the action.
Stronk has had enough of the clinch but Mahrishi keeps him there for the moment.
Stronk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stronk is trying to maintain a safe position but Mahrishi gets an underhook and turns Stronk into the cage.
Stronk throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Stronk lands with a light punch inside.
Mahrishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stronk's elbow.
Stronk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahrishi blocking some punches.
Stronk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahrishi is working Stronk over against the cage.
Stronk has a couple of punches blocked by Mahrishi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stronk.
Stronk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Mahrishi.
Stronk misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahrishi blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Stronk swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Stronk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mahrishi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stronk.
Stronk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mahrishi cracks Stronk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stronk throws a hook but Mahrishi blocks it.
Mahrishi misses with a wild body shot.
Mahrishi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice jab there from Mahrishi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahrishi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Mahrishi moves into the clinch.
Stronk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahrishi's elbow.
Stronk struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahrishi controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stronk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahrishi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aatreya Mahrishi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mahrishi 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aatreya Mahrishi!
Aatreya Mahrishi very nearly forgot to thank Arcticus University: London amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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

#R1#
Mahrishi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mahrishi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torsten. #CL2#
Mahrishi closes the distance and pushes Torsten back into the cage.
Torsten lands a shoulder strike.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahrishi misses with the head strike.
Mahrishi lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Torsten fails to land.
Torsten blocks a body shot from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Torsten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Torsten keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mahrishi's efforts to push away.
Torsten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahrishi working aggressively here.
Torsten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Torsten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahrishi blocks a body shot from Torsten.
Torsten blocking some punches.
Torsten misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahrishi misses with some punches.
Torsten can't find room to land a body shot as Mahrishi controls the action.
Mahrishi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Torsten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torsten scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Torsten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahrishi misses with the head strike.
Mahrishi blocks a body shot from Torsten.
Torsten tries a body shot but Mahrishi blocks it.
Mahrishi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Torsten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torsten throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Torsten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahrishi backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Torsten fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahrishi.
Mahrishi swings wildly with an uppercut but Torsten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahrishi throws a head punch that misses.
Torsten misses with a body punch.
Mahrishi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Torsten struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahrishi controls his hands.
Torsten working aggressively here.
Torsten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Torsten. #T2#
Mahrishi scores with a shot to the side of Torsten's head.
Mahrishi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torsten pushes Mahrishi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahrishi pushes Torsten back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
Torsten can't find room to land a body shot as Mahrishi controls the action.
Torsten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Torsten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Torsten blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands a body shot.
I was talking to Torsten's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short uppercut from Torsten.
A right hand to the body from Torsten.
Torsten doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Torsten.
Torsten lands a left hand.
Torsten tries to throw a body punch but Mahrishi avoids it by throwing Torsten back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahrishi.
Torsten throws a head punch that misses.
Mahrishi blocks a body shot from Torsten. #BC2#
Mahrishi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Torsten ducks under a wild hook from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Torsten ducks right into an uppercut from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mahrishi checks a leg kick.
Mahrishi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Torsten drives through and clinches with Mahrishi against the cage.
Torsten blocks an uppercut.
Torsten is leaning against Mahrishi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Torsten - that landed with a thud.
Torsten lands a nice shot to the body.
Torsten lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahrishi backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torsten.
Mahrishi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torsten lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Torsten.
Mahrishi looks winded!
Torsten digs a right hand into Mahrishi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahrishi's gas tank.
Torsten can't find room to land a body shot as Mahrishi controls the action. #T4#
Torsten scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Torsten.
Torsten digs a right hand underneath Mahrishi's ribcage. Mahrishi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Torsten lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Torsten looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Torsten misses with a punch to the body.
Torsten goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Torsten works on Mahrishi's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Torsten.
Still in the clinch, Torsten scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Torsten - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Torsten scores with a shot to the side of Mahrishi's head.
Torsten misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahrishi has a couple of punches blocked by Torsten.
Torsten works on Mahrishi's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torsten lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Torsten misses with a body punch.
Mahrishi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Torsten.
A hook to the body from Torsten.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baldur Torsten dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mahrishi walks into a left hand.
Torsten slips under a jab.
Mahrishi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torsten circles away quickly and effectively.
Torsten slips a jab from Mahrishi.
As Mahrishi backs away, Torsten returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Torsten connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mahrishi with a nice cross.
Mahrishi throws a poor cross that misses
and Torsten counters with a nice uppercut.
Torsten scores with a shot to the body.
Mahrishi misses with a lunging right hand
and Torsten counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Mahrishi is rocked!
Torsten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mahrishi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Torsten throwing a counter right hand but Mahrishi manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torsten throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mahrishi is breathing heavily.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Torsten! Mahrishi is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldur Torsten!
Baldur Torsten seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 966 Exotic vs. Moore
Date: Mar 10, 2023

#R1#
Mahrishi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dodgers staying out of range there.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but Dodgers moves out of range. #CL2#
Dodgers rushes Mahrishi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mahrishi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dodgers can't find room to land a body shot as Mahrishi controls the action.
Mahrishi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dodgers misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Dodgers fails to land.
Mahrishi blocking some punches.
Dodgers swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahrishi digs a right hand into Dodgers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dodgers's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodgers lands a shoulder strike.
Mahrishi trying to control the position but instead, Dodgers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mahrishi into the cage.
Mahrishi throws a punch but it's blocked by Dodgers.
Dodgers tries a body shot but Mahrishi blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dodgers. #T1#
A short right from Dodgers.
Mahrishi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mahrishi blocks a body shot from Dodgers.
A right handed body shot lands from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi prevents a body shot from Dodgers.
Mahrishi has a couple of punches blocked by Dodgers.
Mahrishi working aggressively here.
Mahrishi tries to throw a body punch but Dodgers avoids it by throwing Mahrishi back against the cage.
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dodgers has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mahrishi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dodgers can turn it around.#BC2#
Dodgers breaks the clinch.
Mahrishi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dodgers's sensitive parts.
Dodgers throws a right and a left that Mahrishi avoids nicely.
Dodgers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mahrishi throws a jab but it's blocked by Dodgers.
Dodgers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Dodgers gets tackled into the cage by Mahrishi. Mahrishi maintains the clinch. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Dodgers fails to land.
Dodgers tries to work over Mahrishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dodgers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Mahrishi working aggressively here.
Dodgers throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahrishi.
Dodgers lands a hook that snaps the head of Mahrishi backwards.
Dodgers tries a body shot but Mahrishi blocks it.
Dodgers swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahrishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dodgers's elbow. #BC#
Mahrishi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Mahrishi misses #CL2#
and Dodgers moves into the clinch.
Dodgers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dodgers throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahrishi.
Dodgers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mahrishi avoids it.
Dodgers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dodgers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dodgers tries to stall but Mahrishi uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T3#
Mahrishi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahrishi throws a head punch that misses.
Dodgers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dodgers blocks an uppercut.
Dodgers presses Mahrishi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mahrishi tries to throw a body punch but Dodgers avoids it by throwing Mahrishi back against the cage.
Dodgers swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dodgers lands with a short shot to the head.
Dodgers scores with a hook to the body.
Mahrishi blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Dodgers.
Dodgers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dodgers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Dodgers.
Mahrishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahrishi throws a punch but it's blocked by Dodgers.
A right hook to the body lands for Mahrishi. #BC#
Mahrishi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Mahrishi looks to land a right hand but Dodgers moved out of range.
Dodgers throws a leg kick but Mahrishi moved away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dodgers keeps Mahrishi at a distance using the push kick.
Aatreya Mahrishi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahrishi is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Dodgers.
Mahrishi takes one to the chin there.
Mahrishi wants to clinch
and Dodgers counters with a good low kick that Mahrishi was not able to check.
Mahrishi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dodgers appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mahrishi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mahrishi throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and Dodgers counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mahrishi! Dodgers lets Mahrishi back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Aatreya Mahrishi has been cut.
Dodgers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dodgers tries a quick counter leg kick but Mahrishi is wise to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Duck Dodgers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aatreya Mahrishi'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#
Dodgers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dodgers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahrishi.
Dodgers thinks about the counter body kick.
Dodgers drops Mahrishi with a big left hand! Mahrishi is injured, injured bad! Dodgers jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duck Dodgers!
Duck Dodgers thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 957 Maluga vs. Puno
Date: Feb 08, 2023

#R1#
Nig throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mahrishi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Nig throws out a loose jab but Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Mahrishi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Nig 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nig scores with a nice head shot.
Mahrishi slips a straight right by Nig.
Nig has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.
Nig takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mahrishi takes one to the chin there.
Nig feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mahrishis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mahrishi moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahrishi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nig misses with a wild body shot.
Mahrishi is looking for the big counter here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mahrishi 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.
Mahrishi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nig counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Nig lands with a shot to the body.
Nig misses the jab.
Mahrishi slips under a jab from Nig.
Nig thumps Mahrishi with a low kick.
Nig looks to land a left hand but Mahrishi moved out of range nicely.
Nig misses the shot to the body.
Mahrishi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nig makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nig fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahrishi manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahrishi! But no joy.
Nig scores with a hook to the body. Mahrishi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mahrishi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Nig throws out a loose jab but Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahrishi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nig fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mahrishi on the side of the head.
Nig misses with an uppercut. Mahrishi saw that one coming.
Nig throws a lazy uppercut
and Mahrishi counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nig throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahrishi flicks out a counter leg kick but Nig steps away.
Nig fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mahrishi.
A leg kick checked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nig lands a nice shot that snaps Mahrishi's head back.
Mahrishi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nig finds it's way round the side to connect with Mahrishi's head.
Nig throws a hook but Mahrishi blocks it.#T3#
Mahrishi throws a sloppy head kick and Nig moves out of range easily.
Nig tests Mahrishi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nig throws out a loose jab but Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mahrishi at a distance.
Nig throws a big shot that misses.
Mahrishi throws out a counter right but Nig avoids it with no problem.
Mahrishi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nig lands with a hook. Mahrishi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#It looks like Aatreya Mahrishi has been cut.
Nig is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nig misses with a right hand
and Mahrishi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nig lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mahrishi avoids the head kick by Nig.
Mahrishi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nig throws a looping overhand right but Mahrishi ducks down to avoid it.
Nig throws a right hand that misses
and Mahrishi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nig staying out of range there.
Nig throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mahrishi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nig misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahrishi counters with a straight right hand.
Mahrishi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nig throws out a loose jab but Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nig fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mahrishi.
Nig misses with a hook
and Mahrishi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nig throws an overhand right that lands on Mahrishi's shoulder, as Mahrishi tries to avoid the shot.
Nig misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Nig's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nig lands a jab to Mahrishi's midsection.
Nig lands with a good body shot.
Nig scores with a nice strike.
Nig misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahrishi counters with a body kick that stops Nig in his tracks momentarily.
Nig swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mahrishi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahrishi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nig lands a jab to Mahrishi's midsection.
Nig misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Nig misses the target.
Nig tries to move into range but Mahrishi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nig shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Mahrishi on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL2#
Mahrishi clinches with his opponent.
Mahrishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nig throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahrishi.
Nig leaning against his opponent.
Nig tries to throw a body punch but Mahrishi avoids it by throwing Nig back against the cage.
Mahrishi throws a head punch that misses.
Nig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahrishi cracks Nig with a nice body shot.
Mahrishi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahrishi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nig has a couple of punches blocked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nig is working Mahrishi over against the cage.
Nig misses with the head strike.
Nig working hard to break the clinch.
Nig lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Mahrishi is working Nig over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mahrishi misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nig blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Mahrishi fails to land.
Mahrishi prevents a body shot from Nig.
Mahrishi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahrishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahrishi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nig backwards.
Nig tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahrishi's elbow.
Aatreya Mahrishi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Mahrishi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nig thows a leg kick but Mahrishi checks it
and Mahrishi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Nig is rocked!
Nig pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahrishi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oh Nig is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mahrishi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nig seems to have got his legs back now.
Nig misses with a hook to the body
and Mahrishi counters with a big right hand! Oh Nig is in trouble here! Mahrishi follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aatreya Mahrishi!
After the big win, Aatreya Mahrishi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Syn 951 Exotic vs. Garcia
Date: Jan 18, 2023

#R1#
Mahrishi tries to bum rush Gustafsson with a series of wild strikes but Gustafsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mahrishi throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Gustafsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Gustafsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Mahrishi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Gustafsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Mahrishi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mahrishi tries to kick Gustafsson off but Gustafsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura but Mahrishi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gustafsson to get the leverage.
Gustafsson prevents Mahrishi from standing back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mahrishi can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mahrishi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura but Mahrishi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gustafsson to get the leverage.
Mahrishi won't allow Gustafsson to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gustafsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mahrishi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gustafsson.
Mahrishi tries to kick Gustafsson off but Gustafsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gustafsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mahrishi defending well though. #SUB2#
Mahrishi looking for submissions off his back.
Gustafsson working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Gustafsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mahrishi defends it well.
Mahrishi is trying to stand. #T2##SUB#
Gustafsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mahrishi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gustafsson. #SUB#
Gustafsson is working for a kimura but Mahrishi is defending it quite comfortably.
Mahrishi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gustafsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gustafsson wants to pass to mount but Mahrishi is defending the position.
Mahrishi wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gustafsson seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Gustafsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gustafsson is thwarting Mahrishi's attempts to control the position.
Mahrishi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gustafsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mahrishi is just riding it out for now. Gustafsson eventually gives up the hold.
Gustafsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gustafsson throwing shots but Mahrishi is blocking nicely.
Gustafsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gustafsson throwing shots but Mahrishi is blocking nicely.
Mahrishi is looking for a sweep. Gustafsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Mahrishi is defending against the submission attempts here by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mahrishi's thigh. Mahrishi counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Mahrishi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mahrishi trying to keep a closed guard but Gustafsson is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustafsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mahrishi working a defensive guard here.
Gustafsson preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Gustafsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mahrishi stuffs the takedown.
Mahrishi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gustafsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mahrishi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gustafsson somewhat.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown but Mahrishi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Mahrishi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mahrishi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gustafsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gustafsson shoots for a takedown but Mahrishi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mahrishi throws out a counter right but Gustafsson avoids it with no problem.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mahrishi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Simon Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Gustafsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mahrishi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mahrishi jabs at Gustafsson's body.
Gustafsson takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
Gustafsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahrishi.
Gustafsson attempts a counter takedown but Mahrishi avoids it well and moves away.
Mahrishi throws a head kick but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Gustafsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Mahrishi tries to sprawl out of it but Gustafsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mahrishi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mahrishi shapes to counter with a head kick.#T2#
A big left from Mahrishi misses.
Gustafsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mahrishi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown but Mahrishi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Mahrishi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gustafsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mahrishi lands the left hand.
Gustafsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It seemed like Mahrishi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mahrishi circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Gustafsson to the canvas! Gustafsson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Mahrishi keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aatreya Mahrishi!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Aatreya Mahrishi waved his t-shirt featuring Arcticus University: London's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SYN 942 Sector vs. Matsuzaka
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Kawamata moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahrishi avoids the head kick by Kawamata.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kawamata ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kawamata tried to score with a low kick but Mahrishi checks it.
Mahrishi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kawamata avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi throws a head kick but Kawamata moves out of range.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that half lands.
Mahrishi misses with a head kick.
Kawamata follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
Kawamata shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kawamata scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Aatreya Mahrishi has been cut.
Kawamata fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mahrishi.#CL#
Mahrishi clinches.
Mahrishi tries to throw a body punch but Kawamata avoids it by throwing Mahrishi back against the cage.
Mahrishi lands with a light punch inside.
Mahrishi throws a head punch that misses.
Mahrishi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but Kawamata blocks it.
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Mahrishi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kawamata lands a slapping body shot.
Kawamata has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kawamata is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've been hearing reports that Mahrishi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawamata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahrishi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawamata.
Mahrishi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kawamata moves away from the strike by Mahrishi.
Kawamata replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mahrishi blocks it well.
A head kick by Mahrishi misses
and Kawamata makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mahrishi really felt that one!
Mahrishi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kawamata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kawamata throws a solid leg kick but Mahrishi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kawamata.
Kawamata misses with a looping right.
Mahrishi tries a head kick but it misses.
Mahrishi cracks Kawamata with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mahrishi throws a sloppy head kick #KD2#
and Kawamata counters with a head kick that drops Mahrishi to the mat! Mahrishi scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Mahrishi is rocked!#T3#
Kawamata cracks a nice hook into Mahrishi's ribs.
Oh Mahrishi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mahrishi is breathing heavily.
Mahrishi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kawamata lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahrishi seems to have got his legs back now.
Kawamata digs a good body shot into Mahrishi's ribs.#CL2#
Kawamata rushes Mahrishi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kawamata scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahrishi is trying to break free.
Kawamata digs a right hand into Mahrishi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahrishi's gas tank.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but Kawamata blocks it.
Kawamata working aggressively here. #TD2#
Kawamata gets control of Mahrishi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kawamata will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kawamata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mahrishi defends it easily.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kawamata has his hands on Mahrishi's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Mahrishi avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Kawamata had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mahrishi defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kawamata escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mahrishi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kento Kawamata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aatreya Mahrishi's cut.
That's time! Mahrishi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Kawamata darts in and clinches Mahrishi up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Mahrishi.
Kawamata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahrishi backwards.
Kawamata holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kawamata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahrishi's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahrishi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kawamata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahrishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawamata's elbow. #BC#
Mahrishi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mahrishi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawamata.
Mahrishi throws a lazy head kick
and Kawamata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Mahrishi lands a head kick. Kawamata smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mahrishi connects with a nice looking jab.
Kawamata looks to land a left hand but Mahrishi moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Kawamata misses.
It looked like Mahrishi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mahrishi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kawamata is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mahrishi rather than just go for the knockout.
Kawamata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kawamata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kawamata bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mahrishi's head.
Mahrishi 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. #ROC#Kawamata is rocked!#T2#
Kawamata scores with a jab to the head.
Kawamata swings for the body but Mahrishi moves out of range.
Mahrishi throwing a counter right hand but Kawamata manages to avoid it.
Kento Kawamata seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kawamata scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawamata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahrishi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Kawamata.
Kawamata scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mahrishi doesn't seem bothered though.
Mahrishi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahrishi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Mahrishi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kawamata. Kawamata obviously looking to wear him down.
Mahrishi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Kawamata throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahrishi throws out a loose jab but Kawamata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahrishi throws a head kick but Kawamata moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kawamata! But no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Kawamata there.
Kawamata wants to clinch up but Mahrishi keeps it at a distance.
Mahrishi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mahrishi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kawamata counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mahrishi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kawamata.#T4#
Mahrishi slips under a jab from Kawamata.
Mahrishi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kawamata misses with a hook.
Kawamata misses with a body kick.
Mahrishi half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Kawamata rushes Mahrishi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kawamata blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahrishi tries to work over Kawamata's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahrishi lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawamata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahrishi misses with the head strike.
Mahrishi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kawamatas head.
Mahrishi blocks a body shot from Kawamata.
Mahrishi tries to throw a body punch but Kawamata avoids it by throwing Mahrishi back against the cage.
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as Kawamata controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kento Kawamata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aatreya Mahrishi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Mahrishi.
Kawamata misses the shot to the body.
Kawamata misses with an uppercut. Mahrishi saw that one coming.
Mahrishi throws the left hand but Kawamata avoids the punch easily.
Kawamata 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.
Mahrishi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Mahrishi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawamata turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kawamata closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mahrishi dips to his left and cracks Kawamata with an uppercut!#T1#
Kawamata throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Kawamata has closed the distance and engaged Mahrishi in a clinch.
Mahrishi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kawamata backwards. #TD2#
Kawamata pulls guard effortlessly.
Mahrishi sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Kawamata is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mahrishi rolls with it to try and escape but Kawamata cranks on the arm and Mahrishi is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kento Kawamata!
A victorious Kento Kawamata thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 937 Randleman vs. Torsten
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1#
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Mahrishi ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire motions for Mahrishi to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGuire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Aatreya Mahrishi has been cut.
Mahrishi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mahrishi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McGuire throws a hook but Mahrishi avoids it easily.#T1#
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mahrishi's sensitive parts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mahrishi checks a leg kick.
Mahrishi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGuire has time to react.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses
and Mahrishi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Mahrishi off balance momentarily.
Mahrishi moves out of range of the body kick.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Mahrishi moves into the clinch.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mahrishi misses with some punches.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Mahrishi avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Mahrishi lands a body punch.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Mahrishi.
McGuire works on Mahrishi's body with a couple of short punches.
I was talking to Mahrishi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire tries a body shot but Mahrishi blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahrishi tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Mahrishi back against the cage.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Mahrishi.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Mahrishi throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire works on Mahrishi's body with a couple of short punches.
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahrishi backwards.
McGuire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGuire tries to break the clinch but Mahrishi is controlling the position. #T3#
Mahrishi has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
Mahrishi misses with the head strike.
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahrishi tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire cracks Mahrishi with a nice body shot.
Mahrishi is breathing heavily.
Mahrishi blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mahrishi backwards.
Good body shot from McGuire.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Mahrishi controls the action.
McGuire pushes Mahrishi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire lands a jab to Mahrishi's midsection.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mahrishi. That did some damage!#T4#
McGuire cracks Mahrishi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahrishi throws out the jab.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for McGuire. That snapped Mahrishi's head back.
Mahrishi moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Mahrishi drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGuire blocks a jab.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Mahrishi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aatreya Mahrishi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mahrishi throws a lazy head kick
and McGuire counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mahrishi moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a push kick.
Mahrishi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McGuire lunges at Mahrishi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mahrishi's hand.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Mahrishi's shoulder, as Mahrishi tries to avoid the shot.
Ralph McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire scores with a nice strike.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahrishi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahrishi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by McGuire!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGuire scores with a hook.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mahrishi under the eye.
McGuire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mahrishi.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from McGuire finds it's way through Mahrishi's defenses. #ROC2#Mahrishi is rocked!
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahrishi.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.#T2#
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahrishi takes a kick to the side of the head.
McGuire lands a nice hook to Mahrishi's body. Mahrishi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a left hand
and McGuire counters with a nice leg kick.
McGuire moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
McGuire scores with a body shot.
Mahrishi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuire to score with a decent uppercut.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mahrishi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGuire manages to circle out of the way.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGuire.
Mahrishi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mahrishi throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Mahrishi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Mahrishi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mahrishi lands a right hand. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahrishi's elbow.
Mahrishi's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mahrishi. Mahrishi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGuire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Mahrishi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses
letting Mahrishi counter with a right hand.
McGuire throws a push kick but Mahrishi slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire lands a nice looking body shot.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGuire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mahrishi's hands.
McGuire lands a right hook to the body.
Mahrishi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick from McGuire lands but Mahrishi takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aatreya Mahrishi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahrishi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mahrishi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mahrishi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mahrishi checks it well.
Sloppy strikes from McGuire. Those never looked like landing.
Mahrishi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mahrishi is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire scores with a push kick.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
McGuire cracks a nice hook into Mahrishi's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A left lands for McGuire.
Mahrishi avoids the head kick by McGuire.
Mahrishi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mahrishi is looking to clinch.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.
Mahrishi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
McGuire lands with a nice body kick.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Mahrishi is looking to counter punch.
Good exchange - McGuire coming out on top.
Mahrishi throws a jab when McGuire was well out of range.
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice body kick there by McGuire.
Mahrishi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McGuire connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
McGuire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mahrishi checks it well.
Nice cross by McGuire.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahrishi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mahrishi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Mahrishi.
A combination from Mahrishi does no damage.
McGuire slips a jab from Mahrishi.
McGuire lands with an overhand left.
Nice cross by McGuire.#T3#
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuire with the inside leg kick.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Mahrishi off balance momentarily.
Mahrishi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mahrishi.
Nice jab there from McGuire.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire takes one on the button.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahrishi.
Jab, jab by McGuire - just one landing.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Mahrishi ducks down to avoid it.
Mahrishi is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGuire thows a body kick. Mahrishi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Mahrishi blocks the body kick.
Mahrishi is looking to counter punch.
Jab from McGuire.
Mahrishi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aatreya Mahrishi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire throws a head kick but Mahrishi moves out of range.
Mahrishi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mahrishi throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGuire 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Ralph McGuire!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ralph McGuire!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Ralph McGuire!

Ralph McGuire wins by unanimous decision!
Ralph McGuire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 934 Benedetti vs. Joad
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Phoenix uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi throws a sloppy head kick
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Phoenix cracks Mahrishi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Phoenix fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mahrishi on the side of the head.
Phoenix scores with a hook.
Phoenix thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix slips a straight right by Mahrishi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Mahrishi is out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mahrishi 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.#T1#
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phoenix looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phoenix staying out of range there.
Mahrishi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A lazy body kick from Mahrishi
and Mahrishi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Blake Phoenix has been cut.
Mahrishi misses with a body shot
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that misses
and Mahrishi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Phoenix coming out on top.#T2#
Mahrishi lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahrishi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Mahrishi moves away and avoids it.
Mahrishi throws a sloppy head kick
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Mahrishi misses
and Mahrishi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mahrishi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mahrishi throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Phoenix jabs Mahrishi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mahrishi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
A slow jab from Mahrishi misses its intended target.
Phoenix takes a swing at Mahrishi's ribcage but misses.
Mahrishi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mahrishi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Mahrishi moves away and avoids it.
Phoenix on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mahrishi tries to clinch up but Phoenix circles away and keeps his distance.
Mahrishi throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Mahrishi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Mahrishi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phoenix's head.
Phoenix walks into a jab.#CUT2#Blake Phoenix's cut is getting worse.
The fighters circling - Mahrishi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phoenix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phoenix is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mahrishi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mahrishi misses the shot to the body.
Mahrishi misses with a left hand
and Mahrishi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Mahrishi ducked under it nicely.
Mahrishi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Phoenix with a body shot.
Mahrishi misses with a hook
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Mahrishi jabs Phoenix right on the nose. Phoenix blinks but takes it well.
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 Blake Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blake Phoenix'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#
Mahrishi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mahrishi throws a lazy head kick
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahrishi missing with a left hand there. Phoenix was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick by Mahrishi misses
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Mahrishi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix slips a jab and a cross from Mahrishi.
Phoenix throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahrishi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mahrishi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Phoenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mahrishi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but Phoenix is having none of it.
Blake Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahrishi slips a jab from Phoenix.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahrishi! But no joy.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix swings for the body but Mahrishi moves out of range.
Mahrishi throws out a counter right but Phoenix avoids it with no problem.
Phoenix throws a hook but Mahrishi blocks it.
Mahrishi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix. #T2#
Phoenix scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Mahrishi clinches up with Phoenix and pushes him back against the cage.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Mahrishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahrishi tries to throw a body punch but Phoenix avoids it by throwing Mahrishi back against the cage.
Mahrishi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phoenixs head.
Good body shot from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi trying to stall but Phoenix improves his position.
Mahrishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phoenix's elbow. #BC2#
Mahrishi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mahrishi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Phoenix misses.
Mahrishi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mahrishi misses with an uppercut. Phoenix saw that one coming.
Phoenix throwing a counter right hand but Mahrishi manages to avoid it.#T3#
Mahrishi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahrishi manages to avoid it.
Mahrishi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mahrishi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phoenix scores with a nice right hand.
Mahrishi looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Phoenix is looking to counter punch.
Phoenix works Mahrishi's body with a nice hook.
Mahrishi stuns Phoenix with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Phoenix lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Mahrishi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phoenix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahrishi misses with a left hand
and Phoenix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Mahrishi ducked under it nicely.
Mahrishi throws a body kick that misses
and Phoenix counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahrishi throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Phoenix takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#Blake Phoenix's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Phoenix swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blake Phoenix'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Phoenix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahrishi motions for Phoenix to come forward. Mahrishi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Phoenix blocks a head kick by Mahrishi.
Phoenix is looking to counter punch.
Mahrishi misses with a wild combination.
Phoenix appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab by Phoenix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mahrishi avoids the body shot from Phoenix. #T1#
Phoenix throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mahrishi to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that misses.
Phoenix is looking to counter punch.
Mahrishi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mahrishi throws a lazy uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Mahrishi throws a lazy uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
Mahrishi throws a sloppy head kick and Phoenix moves out of range easily.
Nice jab there from Mahrishi.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahrishi misses with an uppercut
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Mahrishi moved out of range.
Mahrishi throws a right hand that misses
and Phoenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahrishi lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahrishi blocks a jab.
Mahrishi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Mahrishi misses.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahrishi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mahrishi moves in looking to clinch but Phoenix pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Phoenix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Phoenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick by Mahrishi misses
and Phoenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix throws a hook but Mahrishi avoids it easily.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
It seemed like Mahrishi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mahrishi misses with an uppercut
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahrishi throws a sloppy head kick
and Phoenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mahrishi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mahrishi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
It looked like Phoenix was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mahrishi.#T4#
A big right from Phoenix misses.
A nice side step and Mahrishi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Phoenix lands with a good body shot.
Phoenix walks into a left hand. #CUT2#Jeez, Blake Phoenix's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mahrishi fails to land with a series of punches.
Phoenix swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mahrishi tries a head kick but it misses.
Phoenix lands a jab to the head.
Aatreya Mahrishi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Mahrishi.
Phoenix scores with a hook.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!
Blake Phoenix seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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

#R1#
Mahrishi lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
Weismuller connects with a right hand. Mahrishi shakes it off.
Weismuller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Donk. Mahrishi catches Weismuller right on the button with a cross.
Weismuller misses with a body shot.
Weismuller throws a low kick but Mahrishi avoids it.
Mahrishi lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi throws a sloppy head kick and Weismuller moves out of range easily.
Weismuller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Weismuller has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Weismuller. #T1#
Mahrishi staying out of range there.#KD2#
Mahrishi lands a big right hand that sends Weismuller crashing to the mat! Mahrishi stays standing though and waves Weismuller back to his feet!#CUT2#Tommy Weismuller's cut is getting worse.
Mahrishi feints and then cracks Weismuller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Weismuller down. #CL2#
Mahrishi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mahrishi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahrishi lands a hook that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards.
Mahrishi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Mahrishi on the inside.
Weismuller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahrishi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller blocking some punches.
Weismuller has a couple of punches blocked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahrishi lands with a left to the head.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but Weismuller blocks it. #T2#
Weismuller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weismuller lands a body punch.
Weismuller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weismuller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahrishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weismuller's elbow.
Weismuller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mahrishi backwards.
Mahrishi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Weismuller.
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as Weismuller controls his hands.
Mahrishi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#Tommy Weismuller's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mahrishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weismuller working aggressively here.
Weismuller blocks a body shot from Mahrishi.
Weismuller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weismuller working aggressively here.
Weismuller is trying to force a seperation but Mahrishi has the dominant position.
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weismuller working hard to break the clinch.
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body.
Weismuller can't find room to land a body shot as Mahrishi controls the action. #T3#
Weismuller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahrishi lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahrishi throws a punch but it's blocked by Weismuller.
Mahrishi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mahrishi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Mahrishi.
Weismuller misses with a punch on the inside.
Weismuller prevents a body shot from Mahrishi.
Weismuller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahrishi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahrishi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards.
Mahrishi lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Mahrishi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weismuller moves out of range of the body kick from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mahrishi misses with a head kick. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weismuller throws a right hand that misses
and Mahrishi counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Mahrishi closes the distance and clinches.
Mahrishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weismuller looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mahrishi has a couple of punches blocked by Weismuller.
Mahrishi prevents a body shot from Weismuller.
Weismuller can't find room to land a body shot as Mahrishi controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahrishi.
A right handed body shot lands from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahrishi lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weismuller misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahrishi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahrishi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Mahrishi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahrishi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aatreya Mahrishi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Weismuller's cut.
That's time! Weismuller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Weismuller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Weismuller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mahrishi misses with a head kick.
Weismuller throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Mahrishi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Weismuller! Mahrishi lets Weismuller back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Weismuller is rocked!
Weismuller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahrishi avoids a kick to the body.
Mahrishi throws a hook to the side of Weismuller's head but Weismuller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weismuller is looking to counter punch.
Weismuller cracks Mahrishi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Aatreya Mahrishi has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weismuller slips a jab from Mahrishi.
Weismuller throws a lazy uppercut
and Mahrishi counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Jeez, Tommy Weismuller's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T1#
Mahrishi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Weismuller misses its target.
Weismuller throws a leg kick but Mahrishi moved away.
Mahrishi throws a shot to the body.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aatreya Mahrishi!
Aatreya Mahrishi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SYN 925 Pawlik vs. Vice
Date: Aug 31, 2022

#R1#
Mahrishi throws a nice head kick!
McGuire blocks a head kick by Mahrishi.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Mahrishi counters with a one-two to the body.
Mahrishi misses with a double jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Mahrishi down. #CL#
McGuire closes the distance and pushes Mahrishi back into the cage.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire is stalling here.
Mahrishi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahrishi tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire throws an elbow but it misses.
Mahrishi misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire lands a hook that snaps the head of Mahrishi backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Mahrishi misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahrishi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Mahrishi avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Mahrishi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mahrishi blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Mahrishi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGuires head.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire tries to work over Mahrishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahrishi.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Mahrishi misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire slows down the pace here.
Mahrishi has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch. #CL#
McGuire clinches with his opponent. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Mahrishi.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire tries to work over Mahrishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahrishi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahrishi managing to block the knees to the body from McGuire.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Mahrishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mahrishi tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahrishi throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Mahrishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahrishi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McGuire seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mahrishi can turn it around.
McGuire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mahrishi lands a shot to the body.
Mahrishi blocks a body shot from McGuire. #T3#
Mahrishi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Mahrishi lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahrishi lands with a left to the head.
Mahrishi blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire pushes Mahrishi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Mahrishi on the inside.
Mahrishi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not.
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Mahrishi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Mahrishi fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Mahrishi misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Mahrishi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Mahrishi lands a shoulder strike.
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Mahrishi breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Mahrishi lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuire doesn't seem phased though.
McGuire closes the distance but Mahrishi moves to the side
and Mahrishi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahrishi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice cross by McGuire.
McGuire throws out a leg kick but Mahrishi moves out of range and McGuire only half commits.
A little jabbing left from Mahrishi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aatreya Mahrishi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
McGuire misses with a wild combination.
Mahrishi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Mahrishi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
Mahrishi misses with a straight right.
McGuire stuns Mahrishi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Mahrishi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mahrishi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mahrishi scores with a nice head shot.
Good work by Mahrishi as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Mahrishi throws a counter combo.
A punch lands to the side of McGuire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mahrishi slips under a jab.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.#KD2#
Mahrishi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McGuire sprawling to the canvas! McGuire rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mahrishi finish him?!
Mahrishi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGuire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
McGuire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mahrishi works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahrishi lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Mahrishi.
A short right from Mahrishi on the inside.
Mahrishi throws a head punch that misses.
Mahrishi swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Mahrishi lands a shot to the body.
Aatreya Mahrishi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
McGuire tries a body shot but Mahrishi blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body.
Mahrishi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahrishi cracks McGuire with a nice body shot.
Mahrishi lands a left hand. #BC2#
Mahrishi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Mahrishi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahrishi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Mahrishi.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
McGuire is trying to push Mahrishi away but Mahrishi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mahrishi digs a right hand into McGuire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGuire's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Mahrishi scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire tries to work over Mahrishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahrishi lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Mahrishi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mahrishi working aggressively here.
Mahrishi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahrishi has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahrishi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahrishi's elbow.
Mahrishi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahrishi controls his hands. #BC2#
Mahrishi manages to break the clinch.
Mahrishi tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
McGuire is looking for a counter combo.
Mahrishi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as McGuire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mahrishi doesn't seem phased though.
McGuire is looking to wear down Mahrishi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
McGuire has closed the distance and engaged Mahrishi in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from McGuire.
Mahrishi managing to block the knees to the body from McGuire.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aatreya Mahrishi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Mahrishi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire throws a low kick, looking for Mahrishi's leg but Mahrishi calmly moves out of range.
Mahrishi throws a fast counter high kick but McGuire manages to duck under it in time.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Mahrishi circles away and keeps his distance.
Mahrishi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGuire wants to clinch
and Mahrishi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGuire connects with a looping right hand.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mahrishi has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mahrishi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahrishi moves away.
The fighters circling - Mahrishi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahrishi blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Mahrishi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahrishi misses with a series of wild punches.
Aatreya Mahrishi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahrishi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mahrishi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that misses.
Mahrishi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McGuire. McGuire obviously looking to wear him down.
Mahrishi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mahrishi throws out a counter right but McGuire avoids it with no problem.
McGuire scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T2#
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahrishi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahrishi checks a low kick from McGuire.
McGuire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mahrishi is able to avoid easily.
Mahrishi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire is looking to counter with head kicks.
McGuire sizes up Mahrishi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mahrishi moves away from the strike by McGuire.
McGuire throws a lazy head kick
and Mahrishi counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Mahrishi gets tackled into the cage by McGuire. McGuire maintains the clinch.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahrishi tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body.
Mahrishi blocks an uppercut.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ralph McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Mahrishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGuire just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mahrishi's brow.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Mahrishi's head.
Mahrishi misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Mahrishi.
McGuire misses with some punches.
Mahrishi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Mahrishi avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Mahrishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahrishi tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mahrishi has him pressed against the cage.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahrishi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahrishi works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahrishi blocking some punches.
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Mahrishi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahrishi lands a right hand.
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Mahrishi lands a right uppercut 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!
A short right from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi prevents a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahrishi controls his hands.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Mahrishi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aatreya Mahrishi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahrishi.

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 Ralph McGuire.
Well Mahrishi 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aatreya Mahrishi!
Aatreya Mahrishi very nearly forgot to thank Arcticus University: London amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: SYN 919 Maluga vs. Steve II
Date: Aug 03, 2022

#R1#
Mahrishi lands a head kick. Wolf smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Aaron Wolf has been cut.
Mahrishi throws the left hand but Wolf avoids the punch easily.
Mahrishi scores with a head kick. Wolf tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mahrishi throws a sloppy head kick
and Mahrishi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that misses.
Wolf lands a head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Aatreya Mahrishi has been cut.
Mahrishi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wolf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wolf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mahrishi counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Mahrishi.
Wolf let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wolf throws a front kick that sends Mahrishi stumbling back into the cage.#T1##KD2#
Wolf lands a big head kick that sends Mahrishi tumbling to the mat! Wolf takes a step backwards and waves Mahrishi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mahrishi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mahrishi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wolf - the referee stops the clock and Mahrishi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wolf. Mahrishi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mahrishi is breathing heavily.
Wolf scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mahrishi fails in his attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahrishi looks to clinch
and Wolf counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #KD2#
Wolf lands a big uppercut and Mahrishi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mahrishi looks OK. Wolf waves Mahrishi back to his feet!
Wolf is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mahrishi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#That has opened up Aaron Wolf's cut even more.#T2#
Wolf misses with a low kick.
Wolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wolf throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mahrishi avoids the body shot from Wolf.
Mahrishi slips a jab from Wolf.
Mahrishi throwing a counter right hand but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Mahrishi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wolf doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Wolf shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A head kick by Mahrishi misses
letting Wolf counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Aatreya Mahrishi's cut is getting worse.
Wolf throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mahrishi counters with an inside leg kick.
Wolf drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Mahrishi right on the button. Mahrishi goes down! Wolf follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Wolf gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Wolf!
A relieved looking Aaron Wolf 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 913 Patriot vs. Tax Payer
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Mahrishi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slayin.
Slayin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mahrishi throws a quick counter head kick but Slayin was just out of range.
A head kick by Slayin misses
and Mahrishi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mahrishi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slayin tries a head kick but it misses.
Slayin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mahrishi.#CUT2#It looks like Aatreya Mahrishi has been cut.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slayin missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slayin swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slayin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mahrishi is leaning against Slayin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Mahrishi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Slayin clinches up with Mahrishi and pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Mahrishi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Slayin pushes off an throws an elbow but Mahrishi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slayin.
Mahrishi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mahrishi.
Slayin throws a head punch that misses.
Slayin tries a knee to the head but Mahrishi blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahrishi.
Slayin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slayin tries to land a knee to the head but Mahrishi blocks with his arms.
Slayin working aggressively here.
Mahrishi lands a hook that snaps the head of Slayin backwards.
Slayin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mahrishi prevents a body shot from Slayin.
Mahrishi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahrishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slayin's elbow. #BC#
Mahrishi breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Slayin.
A punch combination from Slayin misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slayin swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Mahrishi avoids the head kick by Slayin.
Mahrishi scores with a nice strike.
Slayin tries to clinch but Mahrishi moves away
and Mahrishi counters with a leg kick.
Mahrishi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slayin. #CL#
Mahrishi clinches up with Slayin and pushes him back against the cage.
Mahrishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahrishi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Slayin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahrishi lands with a right to the head.
Slayin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahrishi throws a head punch that misses.
Mahrishi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahrishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Mahrishi on the inside.
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slayin with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T3#
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Mahrishi.
A short uppercut from Slayin.
Slayin swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahrishi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slayin backwards.
Mahrishi working aggressively here.
Mahrishi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahrishi gets through Slayin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slayin misses with some punches.
Mahrishi misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahrishi.
Slayin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahrishi misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahrishi managing to block the knees to the body from Slayin.
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as Slayin controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Slayin's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slayin.
Mahrishi blocks the elbow strike.
Mahrishi lands a body punch.
Slayin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mahrishi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Slayin can turn it around.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahrishi lands with a right to the head.
Slayin blocks a body shot from Mahrishi.
Slayin prevents a body shot from Mahrishi.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahrishi.
A hook to the body from Mahrishi.
Slayin looks winded!
Mahrishi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahrishi digs a right hand underneath Slayin's ribcage. Slayin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mahrishi blocking some punches.
Slayin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahrishi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahrishi effectively controlling the action here.
Slayin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mahrishi taking a breather.
Mahrishi gets through Slayin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahrishi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slayin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Slayin working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Mahrishi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aatreya Mahrishi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aatreya Mahrishi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Slayin throws a sloppy head kick and Mahrishi moves out of range easily.
Rhymin Slayin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slayin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mahrishi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mahrishi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Slayin is predictable there
and Mahrishi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Rhymin Slayin has been cut.
Mahrishi looks to land a right hand but Slayin moved out of range.
Slayin misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Mahrishi misses the target.
Rhymin Slayin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slayin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mahrishi at a distance.
Mahrishi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi scores with a body shot.
Mahrishi is looking to clinch but Slayin is avoiding it.
Slayin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Mahrishi throws out a powerful jab.
Slayin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mahrishi connects with a right hand. Slayin shakes it off.
Slayin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mahrishi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slayin scores with a head kick.
Mahrishi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Slayin throws a jab when Mahrishi was well out of range.
Mahrishi misses with the combination.
Slayin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T2#
Slayin misses with an uppercut. Mahrishi saw that one coming.
Slayin lands a head 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!
Mahrishi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slayin under the eye.
Mahrishi moves out of range of the leg kick from Slayin.
Slayin throws a head kick that misses
and Mahrishi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Slayin.
Mahrishi throws a sloppy head kick and Slayin moves out of range easily.
Mahrishi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slayin can do to turn this around?
Slayin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mahrishi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mahrishi misses with a body shot. #T3#
A head kick misses from Mahrishi.
Slayin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slayin circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick by Mahrishi misses
and Slayin counters with a one-two to the body.
Rhymin Slayin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slayin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Slayin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mahrishi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slayin just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMahrishi.
Mahrishi throws out a powerful jab.
No joy there for Mahrishi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slayin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Slayin tries a head kick but it misses. #KD#
Mahrishi lands a big head kick that sends Slayin tumbling to the mat! Mahrishi takes a step backwards and waves Slayin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahrishi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Mahrishi drives through and clinches with Slayin against the cage.
Slayin prevents a body shot from Mahrishi.
A head punch on the inside from Slayin fails to land.
A short left from Slayin.
Slayin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahrishi backwards.
Mahrishi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slayin scores with a shot to the side of Mahrishi's head.
Mahrishi tries to throw a body punch but Slayin avoids it by throwing Mahrishi back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mahrishi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with the head strike.
Mahrishi takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slayin.
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 Aatreya Mahrishi will probably get the nod.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Slayin as he connects with a hook.
Slayin throws a sloppy head kick #KD#
and Mahrishi counters with a crisp one two that drops Slayin! Mahrishi thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Slayin to his feet! Slayin is in big trouble!#ROC#Slayin is rocked!
Slayin ducks under a wild hook from Mahrishi.
Slayin is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahrishi finish him?
Slayin lands a head kick!
Mahrishi moves in looking to clinch but Slayin pushes him off.
Slayin seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Slayin moves into the clinch.
Slayin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mahrishi works on Slayin's body with a couple of short punches.
Slayin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slayin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahrishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slayin connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slayin has a couple of punches blocked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi digs a right hand underneath Slayin's ribcage. Slayin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Slayin swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahrishi lands with a short shot to the head.
Slayin misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahrishi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahrishi.
A hook to the body from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands a body punch.
Mahrishi lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Mahrishi on the inside.
Slayin blocks a body shot from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Mahrishi on the inside.
Mahrishi lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahrishi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Mahrishi breaks the clinch.
Slayin tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Mahrishi.
Rhymin Slayin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mahrishi throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Slayin - just one landing. #CL#
Mahrishi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mahrishi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahrishi is working Slayin over against the cage.
Mahrishi lands a right hand.
Mahrishi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slayin backwards.
Slayin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Mahrishi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
Mahrishi tries to work over Slayin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Slayin throws an elbow but misses.
Slayin misses with a knee strike.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Slayin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mahrishi's brow. #T3#
Mahrishi lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahrishi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahrishi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slayin or not.
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body.
Mahrishi lands a shoulder strike.
Mahrishi tries to throw a body punch but Slayin avoids it by throwing Mahrishi back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mahrishi fails to land.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahrishi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slayin swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slayin lands a right hand.
Mahrishi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Slayin takes a shot to the head.
Mahrishi lands with a left to the head.
Mahrishi scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahrishi is working Slayin over against the cage.
Mahrishi lands with a right to the head.
Mahrishi tries to work over Slayin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Slayin prevents a body shot from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands a nice uppercut.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but Slayin blocks it.
Slayin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slayin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahrishi blocks an uppercut.
Slayin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahrishi working aggressively here.
Mahrishi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahrishi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slayin throws a head punch that misses.
Mahrishi lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi blocks the elbow strike.
Mahrishi scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahrishi scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahrishi.
Aatreya Mahrishi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mahrishi throws a head punch that misses.
Mahrishi tries to work over Slayin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aatreya Mahrishi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mahrishi 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 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aatreya Mahrishi!
Aatreya Mahrishi very nearly forgot to thank Arcticus University: London amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: SYN 907 Barrengarry vs. Bangin
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Phoenix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phoenix takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Blake Phoenix has been cut.
Phoenix misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mahrishi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Mahrishi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mahrishi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mahrishi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mahrishi staying out of range there.
Mahrishi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phoenix looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Phoenix keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Phoenix.
It seemed like Phoenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahrishi.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut
and Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut. Mahrishi saw that one coming.#T1#
Phoenix is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Phoenix fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mahrishi, pushing him back against the cage.
Phoenix keeps control of Mahrishi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mahrishi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahrishi.
Phoenix jumps guard but Mahrishi stands there with Phoenix around his waist. Phoenix gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Mahrishi.
Phoenix fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
Phoenix tries to pull guard but Mahrishi holds him up against the cage and eventually Phoenix drops back down to his feet.
Aatreya Mahrishi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Phoenix.
Phoenix is trying to pull guard but Mahrishi has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Phoenix jumps guard but Mahrishi stands there with Phoenix around his waist. Phoenix gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Phoenix manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T2##TD2#
Phoenix gets control of Mahrishi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Phoenix will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Phoenix is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mahrishi wanted to stand there but Phoenix had control of the position. #SUB2#
Phoenix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Phoenix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SU#
Mahrishi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Mahrishi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Mahrishi tries to clinch there but Phoenix circles away. #CL#
Mahrishi drives through and clinches with Phoenix against the cage.
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix jumps guard but Mahrishi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Phoenix decides to pull guard.
Mahrishi looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Phoenix looking for a guillotine here but Mahrishi defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Phoenix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Phoenix working for a triangle but Mahrishi defends it easily. #T4##SUB2#
Phoenix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Phoenix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Phoenix had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mahrishi defends it easily.
Mahrishi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Phoenix's guard.#SUB2#
Phoenix is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Blake Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Blake Phoenix's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mahrishi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix lands a glancing blow to the side of Mahrishi's head.
Blake Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Phoenix. Beautiful body shot.
Phoenix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mahrishi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Mahrishi is out of range.
It looked like Mahrishi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phoenix paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mahrishi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phoenix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mahrishi scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Mahrishi.
Phoenix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mahrishi throws a lazy head kick
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the body
and Mahrishi counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Blake Phoenix's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahrishi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Mahrishi ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Blake Phoenix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phoenix sizes up Mahrishi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the body
and Mahrishi counters with a straight right hand.
Mahrishi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Mahrishi is looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd cheers as Phoenix lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mahrishi doesn't seem phased though.
Phoenix misses with a jab to the body
and Mahrishi counters with a leg kick. #CL#
Mahrishi pushes Phoenix up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahrishi tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahrishi working aggressively here.
Phoenix is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mahrishi to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Phoenix pulls Mahrishi into guard.
Mahrishi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Phoenix looking to control. #T2##SUB2#
Phoenix looking for a guillotine here but Mahrishi defends easily. #SUB2#
Phoenix is looking for a triangle but Mahrishi pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Phoenix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mahrishi is aware though and is defending well.
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!
Phoenix not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Phoenix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU#
Mahrishi stands up from Phoenix's guard - Mahrishi perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Phoenix.#CL#
Mahrishi has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Phoenix manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Mahrishi stands and steps away. Phoenix gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mahrishi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Mahrishi is out of range.
Phoenix lands a jab.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mahrishi lands the left hand.#CUT#The cut above Blake Phoenix's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
A head kick misses from Mahrishi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahrishi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Mahrishi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Phoenix throws out a loose jab but Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix throws a hook but Mahrishi avoids it easily.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahrishi throws a sloppy head kick and Phoenix moves out of range easily.
Mahrishi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Phoenix at a distance.
Phoenix scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Phoenix moves away from the strike by Mahrishi.
Phoenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahrishi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blake Phoenix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Blake Phoenix's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mahrishi misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
Mahrishi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phoenix misses the body punch #CL#
and Mahrishi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Phoenix prevents a body shot from Mahrishi. #TD2#
Phoenix pulls guard. #SUB2#
Phoenix is looking for a triangle but Mahrishi pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Phoenix looking for a guillotine here but Mahrishi defends easily. #SU#
Mahrishi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Mahrishi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Phoenix moves into the clinch successfully.
Phoenix blocking some punches.
Mahrishi slows down the pace here. #BC#
Mahrishi manages to break the clinch.
Mahrishi defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Phoenix has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Phoenix there as he acknowledges the shot.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Mahrishi moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix throws a shot from downtown. Mahrishi moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Mahrishi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phoenix swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Mahrishi counter with a right hand.
Phoenix tries to clinch up.
Blake Phoenix is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A head kick misses from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a head kick.
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mahrishi fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Phoenix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phoenix walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix swings widly with a right hand
and Mahrishi counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#Blake Phoenix's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Phoenix slips under a jab from Mahrishi.
Donk. Phoenix catches Mahrishi right on the button with a cross.
Mahrishi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut there from Phoenix.
A head kick misses from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Phoenix lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mahrishi misses with a head kick.
Mahrishi misses with a straight right.
Phoenix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Mahrishi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahrishi throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
Phoenix stalks Mahrishi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mahrishi's face. Mahrishi staggers backwards, shaken.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Mahrishi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahrishi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
It looked like Mahrishi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phoenix connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mahrishi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Phoenix looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
A head kick by Mahrishi misses
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phoenix wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix moves to clinch but Mahrishi breaks away
and Mahrishi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phoenix rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mahrishi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phoenix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Mahrishi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aatreya Mahrishi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phoenix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mahrishi slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Mahrishi throws a head kick but Phoenix moves out of range.
Mahrishi slips a jab from Phoenix.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Phoenix!
A relieved looking Blake Phoenix 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 90210
Date: May 29, 2022

#R1#
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bronson 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.
Bronson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Mahrishi forces Bronson back against the cage and clinches.
Bronson blocking some punches. #TD2#
Bronson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bronson looking for a sweep. Not yet Bronson, not yet.
Mahrishi wants to pass the guard but Bronson is keeping the position.
Bronson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mahrishi controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mahrishi is one step ahead there. #SU#
Mahrishi stands up from Bronson's guard - Mahrishi perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Mahrishi blocks the body kick.
Bronson walks into a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mahrishi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bronson - the referee stops the clock and Mahrishi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bronson. Mahrishi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mahrishi throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.
Bronson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mahrishi tries to clinch up.
We've been hearing reports that Mahrishi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bronson. That's going to slow Mahrishi down.
Bronson slips a jab and a cross from Mahrishi.
Bronson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bronson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mahrishi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahrishi moves away.
Bronson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bronson connects with a body shot that sends Mahrishi's belly button to the back.#T2#
Bronson blocks a head kick by Mahrishi.
Bronson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahrishi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Mahrishi with a nice cross.
A big left from Mahrishi misses.
Bronson feints a counter leg kick.
Mahrishi scores with a punch to the head.
Bronson lands a front kick.
Bronson throws a leg kick but Mahrishi sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Bronson forces Mahrishi back against the cage and clinches.
Mahrishi blocks a body shot from Bronson.
Mahrishi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bronson.
Mahrishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bronson's elbow.
Bronson misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Bronson. #T3##BC#
Mahrishi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mahrishi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bronson tests Mahrishi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahrishi is just out of range.
Mahrishi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bronson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Bronson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice shot lands for Bronson.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronson throws a leg kick but Mahrishi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mahrishi throwing a counter right hand but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Mahrishi moves to clinch but Bronson breaks away
and Bronson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahrishi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
Mahrishi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bronson misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Mahrishi misses the target.
Mahrishi tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bronson.
Bronson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahrishi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bronson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A shot to the body from Mahrishi misses
and Bronson counters with a nice body shot.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Mahrishi saw that one coming.
Bronson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bronson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Don Bronson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahrishi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mahrishi stuns Bronson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bronson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab by Mahrishi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bronson lands with a shot to the body.
Bronson lands a glancing blow to the side of Mahrishi's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mahrishi takes a step back to recover.
Mahrishi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahrishi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Mahrishi clinches up against the cage.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahrishi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bronson tries to work over Mahrishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronson lands a knee to the head.
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bronson lands with a light punch inside.
Bronson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bronson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahrishi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bronson backwards.
Bronson working aggressively here.
Mahrishi blocks a body shot from Bronson.
Mahrishi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but Bronson blocks it. #T2#
Bronson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bronson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahrishi's elbow.
Bronson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson presses Mahrishi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bronson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bronson digs a right hand into Mahrishi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahrishi's gas tank.
Bronson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bronson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bronson.
A nice left hand lands by Bronson.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bronson.
Bronson lands a shot to the body.
Bronson lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bronson lands with a light punch inside.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronson misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Bronson jumps guard and drags Mahrishi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bronson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Bronson pulls Mahrishi in close to prevent any damage.
Bronson wants to sweep but no luck.
Bronson trying to keep a closed guard but Mahrishi is proving a slippery customer.
Bronson looking for a sweep. Not yet Bronson, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bronson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bronson passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Bronson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mahrishi keeps working.
Mahrishi bucks up and tries to throw Bronson off but instead Bronson has got his back!
Bronson thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Mahrishi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bronson on the ground.
Bronson trying to control momentarily.
Bronson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bronson throwing sloppy strikes.
Bronson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bronson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Mahrishi.
Mahrishi covering up well under a series of strikes from Bronson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson'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.#R3#
Bronson connects with a jab.
Bronson connects with a leg kick.
Bronson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A swing and a miss from Mahrishi.
Bronson lands a leg kick that knocks Mahrishi off balance momentarily.
Bronson throws a front kick aimed at Mahrishi's knee but Mahrishi avoids it well.
Bronson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mahrishi doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Bronson.
That kick from Bronson tenderised Mahrishi's leg. Mahrishi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bronson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mahrishi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bronson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bronson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mahrishi's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Bronson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mahrishi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bronson.
Bronson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mahrishi throws a head kick but Bronson moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Bronson.
Mahrishi throws a lazy uppercut
and Bronson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mahrishi thinking.
Mahrishi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bronson.
Bronson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahrishi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jab by Bronson.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahrishi is just out of range.
Bronson with a nice calf kick.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
Mahrishi slips under a jab from Bronson.
Bronson jabs Mahrishi right on the nose. Mahrishi blinks but takes it well.
Bronson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mahrishi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mahrishi throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
Bronson throws a right hand that Mahrishi ducks under and follows up with a left that Mahrishi also avoids with ease.
Mahrishi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bronson! But no joy.#T3#
Bronson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bronson.
Mahrishi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
Bronson lands a really nice looking cross but Mahrishi seems unphased.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Mahrishi saw that one coming.
Bronson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bronson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mahrishi has time to react.
Mahrishi throws a shot from downtown. Bronson moves away and avoids it.
Mahrishi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Bronson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mahrishi tries to clinch up.#T4#
Bronson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bronson tries to clinch there but Mahrishi circles away.
Bronson 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahrishi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bronson. Bronson obviously looking to wear him down.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahrishi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mahrishi tries to move into range but Bronson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bronson is looking to slow Mahrishi down with leg kicks.
Bronson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahrishi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bronson scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick by Mahrishi misses
and Bronson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
That's time! Mahrishi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Bronson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mahrishi is able to avoid easily.
Bronson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mahrishi will feel that in the morning.
Mahrishi slips a jab from Bronson.
Mahrishi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mahrishi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronson.
Bronson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mahrishi. That did some damage!
Bronson lands a glancing blow to the side of Mahrishi's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Mahrishi - just one landing.
Mahrishi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bronson. Bronson obviously looking to wear him down.
Bronson throws a big shot that misses.
As Bronson tries to get set, Mahrishi tries to push him back and clinch up but Bronson manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Mahrishi throws a head kick that misses.
Bronson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bronson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mahrishi misses with a looping left.
Bronson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mahrishi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bronson digs a good body shot into Mahrishi's ribs.
Mahrishi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bronson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bronson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mahrishi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mahrishi tries to clinch up
letting Bronson counter with a right hand. #T2#
Bronson thumps Mahrishi with a low kick.
Bronson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mahrishi ducks right into an uppercut from Bronson. #CL#
Mahrishi clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bronson.
Mahrishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Don Bronson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bronson lands a shot to the body.
Mahrishi misses with some punches.
Bronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronson misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahrishi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bronson can't find room to land a body shot as Mahrishi controls the action.
Bronson misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Bronson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bronson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bronson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but Bronson blocks it.
Mahrishi is trying to force a seperation but Bronson has the dominant position.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronson tries to work over Mahrishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Bronson successfully pulls guard.
Don Bronson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bronson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mahrishi tries to kick Bronson off but Bronson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mahrishi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bronson.
Bronson is trying to control the action in half guard but Mahrishi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mahrishi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bronson.
Bronson wants to take a breather but Mahrishi is having none of it. #T4#
Bronson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, if Bronson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bronson trying to control from half guard but Mahrishi is working away.
Mahrishi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mahrishi tries to get out of the position.
Bronson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mahrishi's head.
Bronson is looking to pass Mahrishi's guard but actually Mahrishi recovers to full guard.
Bronson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Bronson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bronson is looking to land body kicks.
Bronson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bronson lands with a hook. Mahrishi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mahrishi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronson.
A punch lands to the side of Bronson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mahrishi dips to his left and cracks Bronson with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi wants to clinch up but Bronson keeps it at a distance.
Bronson throws a head kick but Mahrishi moves out of range.
Mahrishi slips a straight right by Bronson.
Mahrishi is looking to counter punch.
Bronson avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Mahrishi misses with a head kick.
Mahrishi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mahrishi slips a jab from Bronson.
Mahrishi moves out of range as Bronson throws a body kick.
Mahrishi throws a quick counter head kick but Bronson was just out of range.
Bronson misses with a hook to the body
and Mahrishi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but Bronson is having none of it.
Bronson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mahrishi. That did some damage!
Mahrishi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bronson takes a swing at Mahrishi's ribcage but misses.
Mahrishi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bronson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mahrishi connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Bronson misses with a body shot
and Mahrishi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bronson cracks Mahrishi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bronson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#That has opened up Don Bronson's cut even more.
Bronson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson throws a front kick aimed at Mahrishi's knee but Mahrishi avoids it well.
Mahrishi slips under a jab.
Mahrishi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bronson is looking to land body kicks.
Mahrishi throwing a counter right hand but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Mahrishi throws an off balance right hand
and Bronson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bronson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mahrishi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mahrishi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Mahrishi tries to clinch there but Bronson circles away.
Mahrishi blocks the body kick.
Bronson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi throws the left hand but Bronson avoids the punch easily.
Bronson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mahrishi with a body shot.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
Don Bronson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bronson throws a shot to the body.
Mahrishi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronson.
Bronson lands with an overhand left.
Mahrishi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bronson's head.
Bronson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Mahrishi ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Mahrishi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bronson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mahrishi slips under a jab.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Mahrishi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bronson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bronson.
Aatreya Mahrishi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahrishi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahrishi looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Bronson avoids the body shot from Mahrishi.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Don Bronson!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Don Bronson!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Don Bronson!

Don Bronson wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Don Bronson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 897 Maluga vs. Leifsson
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Mahrishi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mahrishi.#CUT#It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
Weismuller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Weismuller lands.
We've been hearing reports that Mahrishi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Weismuller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Aatreya Mahrishi has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Mahrishi.#CL2#
Weismuller clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weismuller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahrishi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahrishi tries to work over Weismuller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Mahrishi fails to land.
Weismuller misses with a body punch.
Weismuller can't find room to land a body shot as Mahrishi controls the action.
Mahrishi works on Weismuller's body with a couple of short punches.
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as Weismuller controls his hands.
Weismuller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller throws a head punch that misses.
Weismuller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Weismuller misses with a body punch. #T1#
Weismuller works on Mahrishi's body with a couple of short punches.
Mahrishi has a couple of punches blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weismuller tries to work over Mahrishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahrishi blocks a body shot from Weismuller.
Weismuller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahrishi lands a body punch.
Weismuller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahrishi.
A head punch on the inside from Mahrishi fails to land.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but Weismuller blocks it.
Weismuller misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Mahrishi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weismuller 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.
Weismuller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Weismuller takes one to the side of the head.
Jab by Weismuller.
Weismuller lands a nice shot to the body. #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!
Weismuller misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Weismuller finds it's target.
Weismuller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mahrishi counters with a two punch combo.
Weismuller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mahrishi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weismuller lands with a straight right. Mahrishi didn't see that one coming.
Mahrishi lands with a straight right. Weismuller didn't see that one coming.#CUT#That has opened up Tommy Weismuller's cut even more.
Weismuller connects with a jab.
Weismuller lands with an overhand left.
Weismuller scores with a shot to the body.
Weismuller misses with an uppercut.
Weismuller throws a hook but Mahrishi avoids it easily.
Mahrishi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Weismuller tries to clinch but Mahrishi is having none of it.
Weismuller tries to clinch there but Mahrishi circles away. #T3#
Weismuller scores with a nice strike.
Weismuller throws a right hand that misses
and Mahrishi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahrishi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Weismuller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mahrishi scrambles back to his feet.
Mahrishi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weismuller.
Mahrishi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Weismuller tries to clinch up but Mahrishi circles away and keeps his distance.
Weismuller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mahrishi has time to react.
Weismuller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahrishi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Weismuller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weismuller misses with a double jab
and Mahrishi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Weismuller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahrishi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mahrishi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Weismuller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller tries to clinch up.#T4#
Weismuller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weismuller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mahrishi's head backwards.
Weismuller scores with a jab.
Mahrishi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weismuller.
Weismuller doesn't manage to clinch there - Mahrishi circles away.
Weismuller blocks a head kick by Mahrishi.
Weismuller throws a sloppy body shot
and Weismuller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#The cut above Tommy Weismuller's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mahrishi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Weismuller misses with a wild body shot.
Mahrishi throws a looping overhand right but Weismuller ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Weismuller has closed the distance and engaged Mahrishi in a clinch.
Weismuller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahrishi's elbow.
Weismuller lands a right hand.
Weismuller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahrishis head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Weismuller dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Mahrishi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Weismuller lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Weismuller misses the target. #CL#
Mahrishi gets a clinch.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahrishi misses with some punches.
Weismuller misses with the head strike.
Weismuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi prevents a body shot from Weismuller.
Mahrishi working aggressively here.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
Mahrishi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Weismuller misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi lands a shot to the body.
Weismuller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Weismuller misses with a body punch.
Mahrishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weismuller prevents a body shot from Mahrishi.
Weismuller misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Mahrishi lands a shoulder strike.
Weismuller gets through Mahrishi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body.
Weismuller has a couple of punches blocked by Mahrishi.
Weismuller misses with some punches. #BC2#
Weismuller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #KD#
Mahrishi sends Weismuller crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mahrishi is motioning to the referee to let Weismuller up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Weismuller is rocked!#CUT#Tommy Weismuller'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 Tommy Weismuller's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aatreya Mahrishi!
After the big win, Aatreya Mahrishi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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

#R1#
Higgins jabs at Mahrishi's body.
Higgins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with an uppercut. Higgins saw that one coming.
Higgins throws out a loose jab but Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higgins swings widly with a right hand
and Mahrishi counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Lou Higgins has been cut.
Higgins with a nice cross.
A big right from Mahrishi misses. #CL#
Mahrishi rushes Higgins and presses him up against the cage.
Mahrishi throws a punch but it's blocked by Higgins.
Mahrishi lands a hook that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
Higgins struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahrishi controls his hands.
Higgins lands a shot to the body.
Mahrishi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as Higgins controls his hands.
Mahrishi lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higgins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahrishi has a couple of punches blocked by Higgins.
Higgins lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Mahrishi tries a body shot but Higgins blocks it.
Higgins prevents a body shot from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi prevents a body shot from Higgins.
I was talking to Mahrishi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Higgins on the inside.
Mahrishi prevents a body shot from Higgins.
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahrishi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Higgins's efforts to push away.
Mahrishi tries to throw a body punch but Higgins avoids it by throwing Mahrishi back against the cage.
Higgins misses with a body punch.
Higgins scores with a shot to the side of Mahrishi's head.
Mahrishi lands a right hand.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
Mahrishi misses with some punches.
Mahrishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahrishi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Higgins or not.
A body shot lands from Mahrishi.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahrishi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higgins.
Mahrishi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Higgins lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Higgins misses with a body punch.
Higgins prevents a body shot from Mahrishi.
Higgins misses with a punch to the body.
Higgins pushes Mahrishi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahrishi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Higgins fails to land. #BC2#
Higgins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahrishi moves away.#CL#
Mahrishi clinches up with Higgins and pushes him back against the cage.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Higgins.
A head punch on the inside from Mahrishi fails to land.
A short right from Higgins.
Higgins blocks a body shot from Mahrishi.
A short left from Higgins.
Higgins throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahrishi.
Higgins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Higgins.
Mahrishi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Higgins misses with a body punch.
Higgins lands a left hand.
Mahrishi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahrishi has a couple of punches blocked by Higgins.
Mahrishi tries to work over Higgins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Higgins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mahrishi has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Mahrishi breaks from the clinch.
Mahrishi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mahrishi wants to clinch
and Higgins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Higgins swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Mahrishi to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahrishi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Higgins counters with a straight right hand.
Higgins lands a glancing blow to the side of Mahrishi's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Higgins catches Mahrishi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Mahrishi throws a head kick but Higgins moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a head kick.
Mahrishi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Higgins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Higgins with a hook.
Higgins misses with a looping left.#CL#
Mahrishi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mahrishi tries to work over Higgins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahrishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahrishi lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahrishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Higgins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lou Higgins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lou Higgins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Higgins digs a good hook to Mahrishi's body.
Higgins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lou Higgins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Higgins looks to throw the jab but Mahrishi is out of range.
Higgins throws a hook but Mahrishi blocks it.
Higgins lands the left hand.
Lou Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Mahrishi.
Nice defenses there by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Mahrishi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Mahrishi takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Higgins breaks from the clinch.
Mahrishi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Nice jab there from Higgins.
Higgins loads up on a big right hand but Mahrishi slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Higgins. Mahrishi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mahrishi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahrishi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Higgins looks to land a left hand but Mahrishi moved out of range nicely.
Higgins scores with the left hand. Mahrishi knows he should have avoided that one.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahrishi throwing a counter right hand but Higgins manages to avoid it.
Mahrishi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Higgins misses the jab.
Mahrishi throwing a counter right hand but Higgins manages to avoid it.
Mahrishi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Higgins throws out the jab.
Mahrishi is looking to counter with a body kick.#T2#
Higgins looks to land a left hand but Mahrishi moved out of range nicely.
Higgins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Higgins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mahrishi's hands.
Higgins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mahrishi is looking to counter punch.
Higgins cracks Mahrishi with an open hand slap.
Mahrishi looks to land a right hand but Higgins moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Higgins.
Mahrishi throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Higgins now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Higgins with a nice calf 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!
A big right from Higgins misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mahrishi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mahrishi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahrishi closes the distance but Higgins moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
Higgins throws a looping overhand right but Mahrishi ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Mahrishi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mahrishi scores with a head kick.
Mahrishi throws a hook but Higgins avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Higgins. Beautiful body shot.
Mahrishi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Higgins throws a jab when Mahrishi was well out of range.
Mahrishi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Higgins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Higgins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Higgins jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Mahrishi slips a straight right by Higgins.
Mahrishi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mahrishi throws a jab but it's blocked by Higgins.
Mahrishi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A left lands for Higgins.
A head kick misses from Mahrishi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahrishi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Higgins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Higgins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Higgins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahrishi.
Higgins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahrishi.
Mahrishi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Higgins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahrishi is looking to counter the offense by Higgins and move into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Higgins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lou Higgins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Mahrishi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Higgins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahrishi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mahrishi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Higgins throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mahrishi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahrishi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Higgins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahrishi. #T1#
Higgins connects with the punch.#CL2#
Higgins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lou Higgins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mahrishi lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Higgins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mahrishi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Higgins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahrishi blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but Higgins blocks it.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahrishi presses Higgins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Higgins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Higgins.
Higgins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Higgins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mahrishi up against the cage.
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Mahrishi lands a hook that snaps the head of Higgins backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahrishi can't find room to land a body shot as Higgins controls the action.
Higgins misses with some punches.
Mahrishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Higgins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mahrishi backwards.
Mahrishi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Higgins swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Mahrishi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahrishi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mahrishi throws a quick head kick that knocks Higgins silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Mahrishi is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aatreya Mahrishi!
Aatreya Mahrishi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview.

Event: SYN 884 MacArthur vs. Bangin
Date: Mar 12, 2022

#R1#
Mahrishi throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Hallbjornsson finds it's way through Mahrishi's defenses.
Hallbjornsson lands a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Aatreya Mahrishi has been cut.
Mahrishi closes the distance but Hallbjornsson moves to the side
and Hallbjornsson counters with a left to the body.
Hallbjornsson feints and then cracks Mahrishi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mahrishi down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahrishi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Hallbjornsson gets tackled into the cage by Mahrishi. Mahrishi maintains the clinch. #T1#
Mahrishi blocks an uppercut.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
Hallbjornsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mahrishi 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.
Mahrishi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson lands with a light punch inside.
Hallbjornsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hallbjornsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Hallbjornsson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hallbjornsson's elbow.
Mahrishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahrishi misses with some punches.
Hallbjornsson tries to work over Mahrishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hallbjornsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hallbjornsson pushes Mahrishi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hallbjornsson.
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body.
Mahrishi misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Hallbjornsson has a couple of punches blocked by Mahrishi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahrishi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahrishi throws a head punch that misses.
Hallbjornsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hallbjornsson blocks an uppercut.
Mahrishi lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Mahrishi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hallbjornsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mahrishi in his tracks.
A jab from Mahrishi misses.
Hallbjornsson swings for the body but Mahrishi moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mahrishi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mahrishi throws a body punch but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
Mahrishi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Mahrishi. That snapped Hallbjornsson's head back.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T3#
Mahrishi misses with a left hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mahrishi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hallbjornsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hallbjornsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Mahrishi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mahrishi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mahrishi throws the left hand but Hallbjornsson avoids the punch easily.
Hallbjornsson scores with a hook.
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Hallbjornsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hallbjornsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mahrishi missing with a left hand there. Hallbjornsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hallbjornsson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mahrishi avoids it.
Mahrishi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hallbjornsson.
It seemed like Mahrishi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahrishi throws a head kick that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hallbjornsson.
Mahrishi scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aatreya Mahrishi's cut.
That's time! Hallbjornsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mahrishi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Adils Hallbjornsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahrishi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Mahrishi. That snapped Hallbjornsson's head back.
A lazy left from Hallbjornsson finds it's target.
Hallbjornsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahrishi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahrishi was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallbjornsson.
Mahrishi misses with a combination
and Hallbjornsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Hallbjornsson digs a good body shot into Mahrishi's ribs.
Hallbjornsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahrishi can do to turn this around?
Mahrishi tries to clinch there but Hallbjornsson circles away.
Hallbjornsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mahrishi misses with a left hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Hallbjornsson drops Mahrishi with a beautiful combination! Mahrishi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hallbjornsson is looking for the KO!#ROC#Mahrishi is rocked!
Hallbjornsson lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adils Hallbjornsson!
Adils Hallbjornsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 877 Valentines Massacre
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Mahrishi 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 Ryan Dinu has been cut.
Dinu scores with a nice head shot.
Mahrishi lands a head kick. Dinu smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #KD2#
Mahrishi drops Dinu with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dinu looks back up at him and smiles so Mahrishi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Dinu is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahrishi moves away from the strike by Dinu.
Oh Dinu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dinu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dinu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dinu seems to have got his legs back now.
Mahrishi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dinu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mahrishi throws a lazy right hand but Dinu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahrishi blocks a jab.#CL#
Dinu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body.
Dinu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahrishi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dinu misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Mahrishi as the two fighters clinch.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahrishi digs a right hand into Dinu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dinu's gas tank.
Mahrishi lands a hook that snaps the head of Dinu backwards. #T1#
Dinu prevents a body shot from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
Mahrishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahrishi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mahrishi.
A nice left hand lands by Mahrishi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahrishi.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mahrishi 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.
Mahrishi is working Dinu over against the cage.
Mahrishi blocking some punches.
Mahrishi digs a right hand underneath Dinu's ribcage. Dinu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mahrishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dinu's elbow. #BC2#
Mahrishi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi throws a powerful right kick. Dinu tried to block low but the kick was high! Dinu was taken right off of his feet! Mahrishi jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aatreya Mahrishi!
Aatreya Mahrishi gave a mention to Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SYN 871 Sitsongrit vs. Caunt
Date: Jan 23, 2022

#R1#
A jab from Mahrishi misses.
Gustafsson feinted with a counter takedown.
Mahrishi doesn't manage to clinch there - Gustafsson circles away.
Gustafsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Gustafsson counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Gustafsson drops back looking for a leg! Mahrishi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mahrishi manages to kick Gustafsson off! Gustafsson jumps back into Mahrishi's guard.
Gustafsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gustafsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mahrishi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gustafsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gustafsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gustafsson forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Gustafsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mahrishi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gustafsson. #T1##SUB#
Gustafsson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mahrishi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gustafsson has cracked it and Mahrishi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gustafsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simon Gustafsson!

Event: SYN 867 Barbosa vs. Sitsongrit
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Mahrishi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hallbjornsson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mahrishi's head.#CUT#It looks like Aatreya Mahrishi has been cut.
Mahrishi throws a sloppy head kick and Hallbjornsson moves out of range easily.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Mahrishi throws a sloppy head kick and Hallbjornsson moves out of range easily.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that half lands.
Hallbjornsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Mahrishi off the cage and back into range.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that Hallbjornsson semi-blocks.
Mahrishi with a hook.
Mahrishi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahrishi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Mahrishi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hallbjornsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Mahrishi forces Hallbjornsson back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahrishi. #BC2#
Mahrishi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mahrishi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hallbjornsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Hallbjornsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mahrishi tries to clinch up.
Hallbjornsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hallbjornsson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hallbjornsson thuds his right hand into Mahrishi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick that misses.
Mahrishi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahrishi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hallbjornsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mahrishi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hallbjornsson on the side of the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mahrishi 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.
Mahrishi clobbers Hallbjornsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hallbjornsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mahrishi closes the distance but Hallbjornsson moves to the side
and Mahrishi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mahrishi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hallbjornsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Mahrishi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Hallbjornsson slips a jab and a cross from Mahrishi.
Hallbjornsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mahrishi jabs at Hallbjornsson's body.
A head kick misses from Mahrishi.
Hallbjornsson misses with a right hand
and Mahrishi counters with a nice uppercut.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick which misses Mahrishi's front leg but catches the back leg as Mahrishi tries to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson looks for the body kick but Mahrishi saw that one coming.
Mahrishi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hallbjornsson lands a jab to the head.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson cracks Mahrishi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
A big left from Mahrishi misses.
Mahrishi lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahrishi blocks a head kick by Hallbjornsson.
Mahrishi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallbjornsson is just out of range.#CL2#
Mahrishi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mahrishi tries to work over Hallbjornsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hallbjornsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hallbjornsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahrishi lands a left hand.
Mahrishi has a couple of punches blocked by Hallbjornsson.
Mahrishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahrishi misses with some punches.
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 Adils Hallbjornsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aatreya Mahrishi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hallbjornsson swings widly with a right hand
and Mahrishi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mahrishi avoids the body shot from Hallbjornsson.
A punch combination from Mahrishi misses.
Mahrishi misses with a straight left.
Hallbjornsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hallbjornsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mahrishi throws a sloppy head kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mahrishi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mahrishi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hallbjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Mahrishi.#T1#
Mahrishi cracks Hallbjornsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahrishi misses the target.
Mahrishi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mahrishi blocks a jab.#KD2#
Mahrishi lands a big head kick that sends Hallbjornsson tumbling to the mat! Mahrishi takes a step backwards and waves Hallbjornsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Hallbjornsson is rocked!
Mahrishi lands a brutal head kick. Hallbjornsson looks out on his feet and Mahrishi throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Aatreya Mahrishi!
Aatreya Mahrishi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview.

Event: SYN 863 Christmas Joy
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1##KD2#
Mahrishi lands a big head kick that sends Peterson tumbling to the mat! Mahrishi takes a step backwards and waves Peterson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Peterson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like George Peterson has been cut.
Peterson tries to clinch but Mahrishi is having none of it.
Oh Peterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peterson tries to clinch up.
Peterson seems to have got his legs back now.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mahrishi 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.
Mahrishi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mahrishi shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL#
Mahrishi gets tackled into the cage by Peterson. Peterson maintains the clinch.
A short left from Peterson.
Peterson working hard to break the clinch.
Peterson misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson tries a body shot but Mahrishi blocks it.
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi keeps control of Peterson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peterson misses with a knee to the head.
Peterson stalling in the clinch but Mahrishi improves position.
Peterson pushes Mahrishi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahrishi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mahrishi tries to work over Peterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahrishi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Peterson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mahrishi backwards. #T1#
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahrishi scores with a shot to the side of Peterson's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson. #BC#
Peterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peterson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Peterson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Peterson lands a jab to Mahrishi's midsection.#CL#
Peterson closes the distance and clinches.
Peterson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahrishi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Peterson.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
Mahrishi lands with a right to the head.
Peterson misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahrishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahrishi tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Mahrishi back against the cage.
Peterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahrishi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it. #T2#
Mahrishi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Peterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mahrishi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mahrishi throws out a counter right but Peterson avoids it with no problem.
Mahrishi catches Peterson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
George Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Peterson closes the distance and clinches.
Peterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Peterson. #BC#
Peterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Mahrishi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Peterson tries to clinch but Mahrishi moves out of range.
Mahrishi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Peterson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Peterson looks to clinch #KD2#
and Mahrishi counters with a head kick that drops Peterson to the mat! Peterson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Mahrishi throws a right and a left that Peterson avoids nicely. #T3#
Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peterson is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Mahrishi has closed the distance and engaged Peterson in a clinch.
Peterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahrishi is trying to stall.
A short right from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi blocks a body shot from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Peterson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Peterson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mahrishi.
Peterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahrishi prevents a body shot from Peterson.
Peterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Peterson is leaning against Mahrishi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch. #BC#
Peterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mahrishi swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mahrishi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mahrishi throws a big counter head kick but Peterson avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson moves away from the strike by Mahrishi.
Peterson tries to clinch there but Mahrishi circles away. #CL#
Peterson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Peterson.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
Mahrishi lands with a right to the head.
Mahrishi lands a right hand. #BC2#
Mahrishi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Peterson rushes Mahrishi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
Peterson lands a shoulder strike.
Mahrishi throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahrishi blocks the elbow strike.
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Mahrishi.
Peterson blocks a body shot from Mahrishi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aatreya Mahrishi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Peterson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Peterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahrishi.
Peterson is looking to clinch but Mahrishi is avoiding it. #CL#
Peterson has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Mahrishi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Mahrishi takes the fight into the clinch.
Mahrishi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peterson is trying to break free.
Peterson tries to land knees in the clinch but Mahrishi avoids the damage to the body.
Peterson misses with the head strike.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahrishi managing to block the knees to the body from Peterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
Peterson working aggressively here.
Peterson pushes off an throws an elbow but Mahrishi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahrishi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Peterson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahrishi controls his hands.
Mahrishi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Mahrishi on the inside.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peterson.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi blocks a body shot from Peterson.
Peterson tries to work over Mahrishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peterson can't find room to land a body shot as Mahrishi controls the action.
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahrishi can't find room to land a body shot as Peterson controls the action.
Peterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peterson tries a body shot but Mahrishi blocks it.
Mahrishi misses with some punches.
Peterson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Peterson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mahrishi swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson.
A countering left hand to the body from Mahrishi misses.#T2#
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mahrishi swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Peterson has taken the fight to the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mahrishi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mahrishi leaning against his opponent.
Mahrishi blocking some punches.
Mahrishi prevents Peterson from breaking the clinch.
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Peterson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peterson tries to clinch up but Mahrishi circles away and keeps his distance.
Mahrishi shapes to counter with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson wants to clinch but Mahrishi slips to the side
and Mahrishi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mahrishi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mahrishi misses with a straight left.
Mahrishi avoids the body shot from Peterson. #T3#
Mahrishi throws a sloppy head kick and Peterson moves out of range easily.
Peterson wants to clinch
and Mahrishi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahrishi stuns Peterson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
Peterson is looking to clinch.
Mahrishi misses the jab.
Peterson tries to clinch but Mahrishi moves out of range.
Peterson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mahrishi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that misses.
Peterson throwing a counter right hand but Mahrishi manages to avoid it.
Peterson tries to clinch up
letting Mahrishi counter with a right hand. #T4#
Peterson moves away from the strike by Mahrishi.
Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mahrishi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mahrishi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mahrishi keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahrishi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahrishi needs to keep his hands up - Peterson had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Peterson gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahrishi lands a body punch.
Peterson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Mahrishi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Peterson is trying to break the clinch but Mahrishi is controlling him.
George Peterson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mahrishi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Peterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mahrishi or not.
Peterson missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Peterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aatreya Mahrishi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George Peterson'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Peterson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peterson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mahrishi circles away.
Mahrishi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peterson moves in looking to clinch but Mahrishi pushes him off.
Peterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahrishi.
Peterson jabs Mahrishi right on the nose. Mahrishi blinks but takes it well.
Peterson misses with a body shot.
Mahrishi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Peterson is looking to clinch but Mahrishi is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mahrishi swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson.#T1#
Mahrishi connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Mahrishi moves into the clinch successfully.
Mahrishi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petersons head.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahrishi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Peterson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mahrishi has him pressed against the cage.
Mahrishi tries to work over Peterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mahrishi is defending well for now.
Peterson controlling the action here for a moment.
Peterson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Aatreya Mahrishi has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahrishi.
George Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mahrishi lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Mahrishi.
Peterson scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson tries to break the clinch but Mahrishi is controlling the position.
A right handed body shot lands from Mahrishi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahrishi misses with the head strike.
Peterson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peterson misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Peterson.
Mahrishi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Mahrishi - that landed with a thud.
Mahrishi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Peterson takes a shot to the head.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahrishi works on Peterson's body with a couple of short punches.
Mahrishi digs a right hand underneath Peterson's ribcage. Peterson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mahrishi lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Mahrishi. #T3#
Mahrishi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as Peterson controls his hands.
Mahrishi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahrishi pushes Peterson against the cage. Mahrishi is working some dirty boxing. Mahrishi pushes off with a quick right hook! Peterson goes down! Peterson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mahrishi moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aatreya Mahrishi!
After the big win, Aatreya Mahrishi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: HFC 113 - McGuire vs Randleman
Date: Dec 11, 2021

#R1#
Mahrishi wants to clinch but Wasselach slips to the side
and Wasselach counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Aatreya Mahrishi has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Wasselach misses the target.
Mahrishi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wasselach throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Mahrishi has managed to clinch. #BC#
Wasselach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Gotan Wasselach has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasselach misses the shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mahrishi 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.
Wasselach ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mahrishi blocks a jab.#T1#
Wasselach scores with a jab to the body.
Mahrishi throws a sloppy head kick and Wasselach moves out of range easily.
Mahrishi lands a head kick. Wasselach smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mahrishi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wasselach misses with a hook
and Mahrishi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Mahrishi pushes Wasselach up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wasselach's elbow.
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahrishi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wasselach digs a right hand underneath Mahrishi's ribcage. Mahrishi let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Wasselach tries to work over Mahrishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wasselach tries a body shot but Mahrishi blocks it.
Mahrishi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
A short right from Wasselach on the inside.
Wasselach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wasselach can't find room to land a body shot as Mahrishi controls the action. #BC#
Wasselach breaks the clinch.
Mahrishi checks a low kick from Wasselach.
Mahrishi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mahrishi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mahrishi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that misses
and Mahrishi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mahrishi lands a right hook to the body.
Mahrishi tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Wasselach drops his hands momentarily and Mahrishi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mahrishi tries a head kick but it misses.
Mahrishi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wasselach.
Wasselach looks to throw a body kick
and Mahrishi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Gotan Wasselach's cut is getting worse.
Wasselach swings widly with a right hand
enabling Mahrishi to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wasselach throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mahrishi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wasselach with a body shot.
Mahrishi punishes Wasselach's body with a nice straight punch.#T4##CL2#
Mahrishi closes the distance and pushes Wasselach back into the cage.
Mahrishi can't find room to land a body shot as Wasselach controls the action.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahrishi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wasselach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahrishi's elbow.
Mahrishi scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Wasselach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wasselach gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mahrishi.
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!
Wasselach throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mahrishi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahrishi misses with a lunging right hand
and Wasselach counters with a straight right hand.
Mahrishi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wasselach is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wasselach takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aatreya Mahrishi dominated that 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.#R2#
Mahrishi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wasselach.
Wasselach lands a nice hook to Mahrishi's body. Mahrishi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wasselach is looking to wear down Mahrishi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wasselach throws a shot to the body.
Mahrishi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wasselachs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A shot to the body from Wasselach misses
and Mahrishi counters with a head kick. That will keep Wasselach thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mahrishi connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that misses
and Wasselach counters with a nice body kick.
Aatreya Mahrishi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mahrishi.#CUT2#Gotan Wasselach's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wasselach lands a jab.#T1#
Wasselach misses with the body kick
enabling Mahrishi to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahrishi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wasselach.
Wasselach throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wasselach counters with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Mahrishi misses.
Mahrishi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wasselach tests Mahrishi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mahrishi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahrishi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mahrishi there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Wasselach cracks Mahrishi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#Jeez, Gotan Wasselach's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aatreya Mahrishi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aatreya Mahrishi thanked Arcticus University: London for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: HFC 107 - Tonissar vs Dotsenko
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Mahrishi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
Mahrishi throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Higgins misses its target.
Higgins cracks Mahrishi with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Higgins misses the target.
Higgins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mahrishi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Higgins.
Higgins throws a body punch but Mahrishi moves out of range.
Higgins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Higgins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahrishi throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Mahrishi.
Higgins throws a hook to the side of Mahrishi's head but Mahrishi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Higgins throws a hook but Mahrishi avoids it easily.
Mahrishi throws a counter combo.
Lou Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgins connects with a body shot that sends Mahrishi's belly button to the back.#T1#
Mahrishi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Higgins is looking to counter punch.
Higgins lunges at Mahrishi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mahrishi's hand.
Mahrishi moves away from the strike by Higgins.
Mahrishi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mahrishi is looking to clinch.
Higgins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Higgins punishes Mahrishi's body with a nice straight punch.
Mahrishi ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
Higgins punishes Mahrishi's body with a nice straight punch.
Higgins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lakeside Jiu-Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Higgins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahrishi.
Higgins misses with a right hand
and Mahrishi counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Higgins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Higgins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Higgins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahrishi is looking to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Higgins connects with a body shot.
Mahrishi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mahrishi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Higgins defending well as Mahrishi loads up on a big left hand.
Mahrishi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahrishi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Higgins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mahrishi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheers as Higgins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mahrishi doesn't seem phased though.
Higgins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahrishi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahrishi throws a big counter head kick but Higgins avoids it with no problem.
Mahrishi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Higgins counters with a nice uppercut.
Higgins ducks right into an uppercut from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi throws a head kick but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins throws a hook but Mahrishi avoids it easily.
Higgins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Higgins cracks Mahrishi with an open hand slap.
Higgins lands with a shot to the body.
Mahrishi connects with a jab.
Mahrishi is looking to clinch but Higgins is avoiding it.
Mahrishi throws a jab but it's blocked by Higgins.
Higgins moves out of range as Mahrishi strikes.#T4#
Mahrishi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahrishi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Higgins misses with a body shot.
Mahrishi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Higgins cracks Mahrishi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mahrishi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Higgins lands a nice looking body shot.
Mahrishi defending well as Higgins loads up on a big left hand.
Mahrishi throws a big counter head kick but Higgins avoids it with no problem.
Higgins lands a right hook to the body.
Higgins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mahrishi's hands.
Higgins misses the jab.
We've been informed that Mahrishi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mahrishi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Higgins dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Mahrishi staying out of range there.
Mahrishi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mahrishi slips under a jab.
Lou Higgins is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahrishi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Higgins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Danga de danga de dang - Mahrishi scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Lou Higgins has been cut.
Higgins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Higgins just misses with a punch to the body.
Higgins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Higgins misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Higgins misses with a straight right.
Higgins tries for a takedown but Mahrishi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Higgins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi throws a sloppy head kick and Higgins moves out of range easily.
Mahrishi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Higgins.
Mahrishi slips a jab from Higgins.
A jab from Higgins misses.
Higgins's corner calls for a 1-2. Higgins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Higgins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a straight left.
Mahrishi misses with a left hand
and Higgins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Higgins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahrishi manages to avoid it.
Higgins avoids the head kick by Mahrishi.
Higgins lands with an uppercut that bounces Mahrishi off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Mahrishi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mahrishi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Higgins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Higgins digs a good body shot into Mahrishi's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahrishi moves away.
Mahrishi moves out of range as Higgins strikes.
Mahrishi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mahrishi throws a poor cross that misses
and Higgins counters with a straight right hand.
Mahrishi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
Mahrishi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Higgins's head.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins throws out a loose jab but Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higgins just misses with a punch to the body.
Higgins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahrishi can do to turn this around?
Higgins lands a nice shot that snaps Mahrishi's head back. #T3#
Higgins misses with a looping left.
Mahrishi slips under a jab.
Mahrishi throws out a counter right but Higgins avoids it with no problem.
Higgins scores with a nice strike.
Higgins throws a hook but Mahrishi blocks it.
Higgins doesn't manage to clinch there - Mahrishi circles away. #CL#
Higgins has Mahrishi up against the cage in a clinch.
Higgins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as Higgins controls his hands.
Higgins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Higgins struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahrishi controls his hands.
Mahrishi lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Higgins.
Higgins misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Higgins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Higgins misses with the head strike.
Mahrishi misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahrishi cracks Higgins with a nice body shot.
Higgins misses with the head strike.
Mahrishi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahrishi lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higgins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but Higgins blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Higgins.
Mahrishi lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mahrishi fails to land.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Higgins.
Higgins can't find room to land a body shot as Mahrishi controls the action.
Higgins lands with a short shot to the head.
Higgins struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahrishi controls his hands. #BC2#
Mahrishi manages to break the clinch.
Higgins blocks a head kick by Mahrishi.
An attempted straight right counter from Higgins misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Higgins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lou Higgins'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#
Higgins throws a hook but Mahrishi blocks it.
Higgins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Higgins throws the left hand but Mahrishi avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Mahrishi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mahrishi ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
Mahrishi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Higgins scores with a nice right hand.
Mahrishi throws a lazy uppercut
and Mahrishi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Higgins misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins swings widly with a right hand
and Mahrishi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahrishi misses with a two punch combination.
Mahrishi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Higgins blocks a head kick by Mahrishi. #T1#
Higgins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Higgins misses with a hook
and Mahrishi counters with a nice uppercut.
Higgins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Higgins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Higgins misses with an uppercut
and Mahrishi counters with a good low kick that Higgins was not able to check.
Higgins misses with a looping right.
Higgins swings widly with a right hand
and Mahrishi counters with a stiff right hand.
Higgins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Higgins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Higgins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mahrishi throws a sloppy head kick
and Higgins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahrishi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Higgins throws out the jab.
Mahrishi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Higgins lands with a good body shot.
Higgins misses the shot to the body.
Higgins scores with a sloppy right hand. Mahrishi should have avoided that one.
Higgins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahrishi.
Higgins works Mahrishi's body with a nice hook.
Mahrishi looks to land a combination but Higgins avoids it well.
Higgins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Higgins works Mahrishi's body with a nice hook.
Higgins digs a good body shot into Mahrishi's ribs.#T3#
Mahrishi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Higgins.
The fighters circling - Higgins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Higgins lands a really nice looking cross but Mahrishi seems unphased.
Mahrishi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
A low kick from Higgins misses
and Mahrishi counters with a left to the body.
Mahrishi loads up on a big right hand but Higgins slips the punch.
Lou Higgins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Higgins clinches.
Mahrishi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mahrishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahrishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Higgins's elbow.
Mahrishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahrishi tries to throw a body punch but Higgins avoids it by throwing Mahrishi back against the cage. #T4#
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as Higgins controls his hands.
Mahrishi lands a left hand.
Mahrishi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Higgins misses with the head strike.
Mahrishi throws a punch but it's blocked by Higgins.
Mahrishi is trying to force a seperation but Higgins has the dominant position.
Higgins tries a body shot but Mahrishi blocks it.
Aatreya Mahrishi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Higgins manages to break the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Higgins there.
Higgins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahrishi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lou Higgins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Higgins 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lou Higgins!
Our winner, Lou Higgins, 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: HFC 102 - Tai Kung vs Izmaylov
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
A low kick from Krylov is predictable there
letting Mahrishi counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Boris Krylov has been cut.
Krylov lands a nice shot that snaps Mahrishi's head back.
Krylov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mahrishi.
Krylov tried to score with a low kick but Mahrishi checks it.
Krylov 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.
Krylov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Krylov throws a hook to the side of Mahrishi's head but Mahrishi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krylov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mahrishi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mahrishi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A lazy left from Krylov finds it's target.
Krylov throws a right hand that Mahrishi ducks under and follows up with a left that Mahrishi also avoids with ease.
A low kick lands for Krylov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahrishi tries to land a front kick but Krylov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mahrishi misses with a few strikes there.
Krylov wants to counter with a clinch but Mahrishi pushes him away.
Mahrishi blocks a head kick by Krylov.
Krylov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Krylov.
Krylov lands a slapping body shot.
Mahrishi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Krylov. That one must have hurt.
Mahrishi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krylov looks to land a combination. Mahrishi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Aatreya Mahrishi has been cut.
Krylov scores with the left hand. Mahrishi knows he should have avoided that one.
Krylov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Krylov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been hearing reports that Mahrishi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mahrishi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krylov stuns Mahrishi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mahrishi misses with a body shot.
Krylov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mahrishi. That did some damage!
Mahrishi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krylov.
As Krylov looks to move away, Mahrishi throws a big counter combo but Krylov just gets out of the way.
Krylov connects with a right hand. Mahrishi shakes it off.#T2#
Krylov scores with a spinning back kick!
Mahrishi lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahrishi. Krylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krylov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Krylov digs a good body shot into Mahrishi's ribs.
Mahrishi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Krylov misses with a body shot
and Mahrishi counters with a stiff right hand.
Krylov throws a hook but Mahrishi avoids it easily.
Mahrishi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Krylov to score with a decent uppercut.
Mahrishi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Krylov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Krylov lands a jab to the nose.
Krylov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mahrishi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Krylov misses with a left hand
and Mahrishi counters with a nice body shot.
Mahrishi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Krylov.
Mahrishi throws a jab when Krylov was well out of range.
Krylov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Mahrishi to counter with a crisp jab.
Boris Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL2#
Mahrishi gets tackled into the cage by Krylov. Krylov maintains the clinch.
Krylov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahrishi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Krylov lands with a right to the head.
Krylov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahrishi tries to work over Krylov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahrishi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahrishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krylov's elbow.
Krylov throws a head punch that misses.
Krylov tries a body shot but Mahrishi blocks it.
Mahrishi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krylov blocks a body shot from Mahrishi. #BC2#
Krylov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krylov dips to his left and cracks Mahrishi with an uppercut!
Mahrishi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krylov.#T4#
Mahrishi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krylov cracks Mahrishi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Krylov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krylov throws out a powerful jab.
Krylov misses with a shot to the body
and Mahrishi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krylov tries a head kick but it misses.
Krylov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahrishi throws a big counter combination but Krylov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mahrishi is looking to clinch but Krylov is avoiding it.
Krylov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahrishi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Krylov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krylov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Krylov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mahrishi misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Krylov 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#
Krylov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahrishi.
Krylov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mahrishi at a distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Krylov - that will leave a mark!
A big right from Mahrishi misses.
Krylov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Krylov throws a nice looking combination but Mahrishi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mahrishi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krylov.
Mahrishi ducks under a wild hook from Krylov.
Mahrishi looks to land a left hand but Krylov moved out of range nicely.
Krylov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Krylov.
Mahrishi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Krylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krylov looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Krylov.
Mahrishi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good shot there by Krylov.
Krylov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahrishi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krylov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krylov throws a leg kick that misses.
Mahrishi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mahrishi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krylov throws a hook but Mahrishi blocks it.
Krylov connects with a right hand. Mahrishi shakes it off.
Donk. Krylov catches Mahrishi right on the button with a cross.
Mahrishi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Krylov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mahrishi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Krylov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Krylov throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahrishi moves out of range as Krylov throws a body kick. #T2#
Mahrishi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Krylov connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Mahrishi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krylov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Krylov misses with a body shot.
Mahrishi is looking to counter punch.
Krylov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krylov tests Mahrishi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Krylov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Krylov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Krylov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mahrishi eats them both and turns towards Krylov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Krylov connects with a jab.
Krylov misses with an uppercut. Mahrishi saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Krylov.#T3#
Mahrishi throws a head kick that Krylov semi-blocks.
Krylov misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahrishi counters with a stiff right hand.
Krylov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Krylov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mahrishi wants to clinch.
Krylov cracks Mahrishi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Krylov misses with a two punch combination.
Krylov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Krylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahrishi.#T4#
A leg kick checked by Mahrishi.
Krylov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krylov connects with the punch.
Krylov throws a hook to the side of Mahrishi's head but Mahrishi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krylov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Krylov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krylov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Krylov scores with a hook.
Krylov lands with a straight right. Mahrishi didn't see that one coming.
Mahrishi avoids the body shot from Krylov.
Mahrishi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Krylov.
Krylov tries a head kick but it misses.
Mahrishi lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krylov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Krylov 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 time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Krylov pushes Mahrishi up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krylov misses with a punch to the body.
Krylov blocks a body shot from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Krylov backwards.
Krylov misses with some punches.
Krylov misses with some punches.
Krylov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Krylov fails to land.
Mahrishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi tries to work over Krylov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Krylov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahrishi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krylov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mahrishi looks to land a left hand but Krylov moved out of range nicely.#T1##CL#
Mahrishi moves into range and clinches up with Krylov.
Krylov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahrishi lands a hook that snaps the head of Krylov backwards. #BC2#
Krylov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krylov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Krylov catches Mahrishi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A shot to the liver by Krylov. Beautiful body shot.
Krylov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mahrishi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krylov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Krylov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mahrishi backs up against the cage.
A jab from Krylov misses.
Mahrishi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahrishi lands with a nice combination. Krylov backs away looking to recover.
Krylov connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Mahrishi tries a head kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Krylov there.
Krylov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mahrishi's sensitive parts.
Mahrishi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Krylov there.
Krylov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Krylov throws a jab when Mahrishi was well out of range.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but Krylov moves out of range.
Mahrishi swings for the body but Krylov moves out of range.
Mahrishi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mahrishi misses with a head kick.
Mahrishi misses with a few strikes there.
Boris Krylov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krylov looks to land a combination but Mahrishi avoids it well. #T3#
Krylov keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahrishi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krylov throws out the jab.
Krylov looks to land a left hand but Mahrishi moved out of range nicely.
Krylov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahrishi was well out of range. Poor timing from Krylov.
Mahrishi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Krylov misses with a hook. Mahrishi ducked under it nicely.
Mahrishi throws a quick counter head kick but Krylov was just out of range.
Mahrishi looks to throw the jab but Krylov is out of range.
Krylov misses with a hook
and Mahrishi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krylov wants to land a leg kick but Mahrishi is out of range.
Mahrishi needs to keep his hands up - Krylov had a free shot at his head there.
Mahrishi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mahrishi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mahrishi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krylov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mahrishi's head.#T4#
Krylov tests Mahrishi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krylov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Mahrishi forces Krylov back against the cage and clinches.
Mahrishi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krylov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krylov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krylov blocks an uppercut.
Krylov throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahrishi.
Krylov throws a head punch that misses.
Aatreya Mahrishi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahrishi can't find room to land a body shot as Krylov controls the action.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahrishi lands an uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Boris Krylov's cut even more.
A short uppercut from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands a body shot.
Krylov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands a right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Krylov!
Boris Krylov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 97 - Leifsson vs Krutel
Date: Sep 12, 2021

#R1#
Tomson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tomson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tomson misses the jab.
Tomson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mahrishi on the side of the head.
Tomson misses with a combination
and Mahrishi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tomson connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Aatreya Mahrishi has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mahrishi scores with a jab to the body.
Tomson motions for Mahrishi to come forward. Tomson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Tomson misses with a shot to the body
and Mahrishi counters with a straight right hand.
Mahrishi throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Tomson to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahrishi wants to clinch.
Tomson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mahrishi misses with a hook.
Tomson missing with a left hand there. Mahrishi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tomson.
Mahrishi scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Mahrishi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahrishi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tomson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mahrishi. That did some damage!
We've been hearing reports that Mahrishi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tomson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mahrishi moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahrishi misses with a straight right.
Tomson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tomson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mahrishi circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomson blocks a head kick by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi throws a big shot that misses.
Tomson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Mahrishi misses with an uppercut
and Tomson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tomson throws a right hand that Mahrishi ducks under and follows up with a left that Mahrishi also avoids with ease.
Mahrishi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Tomson.
Tomson moves out of range as Mahrishi strikes.
Tomson misses with a double jab
letting Mahrishi counter with a right hand.
Mahrishi slips a jab from Tomson.
Mahrishi throws a quick counter head kick but Tomson was just out of range.
Mahrishi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tomson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Mahrishi lunges at Tomson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tomson's hand.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tomson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi tests Tomson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#Tomson is rocked!
Mahrishi drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Tomson's head, knocking him out cold! Mahrishi is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aatreya Mahrishi!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Aatreya Mahrishi waved his t-shirt featuring Arcticus University: London's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: HFC 89 - Tonissaar vs McGregor
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Ragnarsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnarsson throws out a loose jab but Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahrishi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#It looks like Aatreya Mahrishi has been cut.
Mahrishi misses with a hook
and Mahrishi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mahrishi 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.
Mahrishi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ragnarsson misses with a double jab.
Mahrishi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mahrishi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Mahrishi to counter with a crisp jab.
Ragnarsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ragnarsson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMahrishi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahrishi lands with a right hand.
A punch combination from Ragnarsson misses.
Mahrishi throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Ragnar Ragnarsson has been cut.
Mahrishi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#Ragnarsson is rocked!
Ragnarsson throws an off balance right hand
and Mahrishi counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Ragnarsson badly! He tries to strike back but Mahrishi puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Ragnarsson out cold! Oh man, Ragnarsson will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aatreya Mahrishi!
Aatreya Mahrishi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview.

Event: HFC 84 - Leifsson vs Wanker
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Godwin looks to land a right hand but Mahrishi moved out of range.
Mahrishi sizes up Godwin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Godwin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mahrishi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Godwin throws out a powerful jab.
Godwin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahrishi.
Mahrishi walks into a jab.
Godwin misses with a straight right.
Godwin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin wants to slow Mahrishi down by chopping away at his legs.
Mahrishi scores with a three punch combo!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mahrishi 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.
Basko Godwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahrishi throws a lazy head kick
and Godwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Godwin throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Mahrishi counters with a crisp one two that drops Godwin! Mahrishi thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Godwin to his feet! Godwin is in big trouble!#ROC2#Godwin is rocked!
Mahrishi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oh Godwin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slow jab from Godwin misses its intended target.
Mahrishi throws out a counter right but Godwin avoids it with no problem.
Godwin seems to have got his legs back now.
Godwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Godwin connects with the punch.
Mahrishi misses the body punch
and Mahrishi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mahrishi throws a jab but it's blocked by Godwin.
Mahrishi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Godwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Godwin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Godwin misses with a looping right.
Mahrishi misses the jab.
Godwin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Godwin misses the shot to the body.
Mahrishi moves out of range of the strikes.
Godwin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Abyss in the buildup to the fight.
Godwin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mahrishi misses with a hook
and Mahrishi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mahrishi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Godwin.
Godwin misses with a looping left.
Godwin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi is looking to clinch but Godwin is avoiding it.
Godwin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Godwin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Mahrishi slips a jab from Godwin.
Mahrishi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Godwin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Mahrishi forces Godwin back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Godwin fails to land.
Mahrishi tries to work over Godwin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahrishi misses with some punches.
Godwin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahrishi backwards.
Godwin blocks an uppercut.
Mahrishi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Mahrishi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Godwin.
Mahrishi scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Godwin misses with a punch on the inside.
Godwin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Godwin blocks a body shot from Mahrishi.
Godwin blocks a body shot from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahrishi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Godwin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahrishi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Godwin backwards.
A body shot lands from Mahrishi.
Godwin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Godwin pushes Mahrishi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahrishi. #BC2#
Mahrishi breaks from the clinch.
Godwin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crunch! Godwin slams his shin into Mahrishi's torso.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Basko Godwin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Godwin connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Godwin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mahrishi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Godwin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Godwin struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahrishi controls his hands.
Mahrishi lands a left hand.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as Godwin controls his hands.
Aatreya Mahrishi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Godwin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahrishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees to the body from Godwin.
Godwin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Godwin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Godwin gets through Mahrishi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Godwin has a couple of punches blocked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi avoiding damage as Godwin throws knees to the body. #T1#
Godwin misses with a body punch.
Mahrishi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahrishi cracks Godwin with a nice body shot.
Mahrishi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Godwin working aggressively here.
Mahrishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Godwin's elbow.
Godwin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Godwin working aggressively here.
Godwin misses with the head strike.
A short left from Godwin.
Mahrishi misses with some punches.
Godwin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahrishi is working Godwin over against the cage.
A short right from Mahrishi.
Nice body punch from Mahrishi.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mahrishi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Godwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahrishi.
Godwin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Mahrishi is pushing Godwin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Godwin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Godwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahrishi.
A short left from Godwin.
Godwin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahrishi takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Godwin.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Godwin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Godwin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Godwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahrishi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Godwin.
Godwin working aggressively here. #T3#
Mahrishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Godwin fails to land.
Godwin blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Mahrishi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Godwin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Godwin misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahrishi counters with a straight right hand.
Godwin throws a jab when Mahrishi was well out of range.
Mahrishi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Basko Godwin is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahrishi feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Godwin collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aatreya Mahrishi!
Aatreya Mahrishi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview.

Event: HFC 77 - Wanker vs Lindholm
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Mahrishi misses the target.
Minnagh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Minnagh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mahrishi throws a head kick but Minnagh moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Minnagh misses with a head kick.
Mahrishi connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Bobby Minnagh has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Minnagh.
No joy there for Mahrishi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Minnagh appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Mahrishi misses. #T1#
Mahrishi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Minnagh misses the body punch
and Mahrishi counters with a big head kick but Minnagh shrugs it off.
Mahrishi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Minnagh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Minnagh.
Mahrishi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Minnagh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Mahrishi forces Minnagh back against the cage and clinches.
Minnagh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minnagh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahrishi lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Mahrishi tries to work over Minnagh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
Minnagh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahrishi lands a body punch. #BC2#
Minnagh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahrishi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahrishi throws a head kick that misses.
Minnagh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mahrishi looks to land a combination but Minnagh avoids it well.
Minnagh throws a leg kick that misses.
Mahrishi catches Minnagh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mahrishi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Mahrishi throws a head kick but Minnagh moves out of range.
Mahrishi misses with an uppercut
and Minnagh counters with a stiff right hand.
Mahrishi checks a leg kick.
Mahrishi misses with a hook
and Minnagh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minnagh missing with a left hand there. Mahrishi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahrishi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Minnagh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mahrishi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahrishi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Minnagh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Minnagh just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahrishi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Minnagh's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mahrishi misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahrishi. Minnagh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahrishi backing away here, and Minnagh unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circling - Mahrishi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahrishi lands the left hand.
Mahrishi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Minnagh counters with a nice leg kick.
Minnagh is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Minnagh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Minnagh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Minnagh bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mahrishi's head backwards.
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 Aatreya Mahrishi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Minnagh's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Minnagh uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mahrishi connects with a body shot that sends Minnagh's belly button to the back.
Minnagh lands a head shot.
A big left from Mahrishi misses.
Minnagh feints a counter leg kick.
Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi throws out a loose jab but Minnagh uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Minnagh misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi throws a nice head kick!
Minnagh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahrishi manages to avoid it.#T1#
Mahrishi misses with a right hand
enabling Minnagh to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahrishi misses with a straight right.
Minnagh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mahrishi throws a poor cross that misses
and Minnagh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Minnagh takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#That has opened up Bobby Minnagh's cut even more.
Mahrishi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Minnagh swings for the body but Mahrishi moves out of range.
Minnagh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahrishi throws out the jab. #T2##CL#
Mahrishi closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Minnagh manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Minnagh gets tackled into the cage by Mahrishi. Mahrishi maintains the clinch.
Minnagh lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahrishi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Mahrishi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mahrishi tries to work over Minnagh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Minnagh misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Minnagh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mahrishi moves in looking to clinch but Minnagh pushes him off.
Minnagh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Minnagh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mahrishi throws a sloppy head kick
and Minnagh counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Minnagh takes one on the button.
Minnagh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Minnagh staying out of range there.
Mahrishi connects with the punch.#CUT#The cut above Bobby Minnagh's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Minnagh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mahrishi counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick lands for Minnagh.
Minnagh misses with a left hand
and Mahrishi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#Bobby Minnagh's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T4##KD#
Mahrishi lands a big right hand that sends Minnagh crashing to the mat! Mahrishi stays standing though and waves Minnagh back to his feet!#ROC#Minnagh is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aatreya Mahrishi!
Aatreya Mahrishi managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview.

Event: HFC 73 - Wanker vs Maui
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Godwin. That snapped Mahrishi's head back.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mahrishi 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.
Godwin lands a lovely overhand right.
Godwin misses with a low kick.
Mahrishi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mahrishi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Godwin.
Jab from Godwin.#CUT#It looks like Aatreya Mahrishi has been cut.
Basko Godwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godwin throws a hook but Mahrishi blocks it.
Mahrishi moves out of range of the strikes.
Godwin connects with an inside leg kick.
Mahrishi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Godwin.
Mahrishi slips a jab from Godwin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crunch! Godwin slams his shin into Mahrishi's torso.
Godwin takes a swing at Mahrishi's ribcage but misses.
Godwin loads up on a big right hand but Mahrishi slips the punch.#T1#
Godwin misses with a looping left.
Mahrishi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mahrishi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Godwin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mahrishi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mahrishi avoids the body shot from Godwin.
Godwin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Godwin clinches with his opponent.
Mahrishi managing to block the knees to the body from Godwin.
Godwin tries to work over Mahrishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahrishi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahrishi.
Godwin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mahrishi lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godwin pushes Mahrishi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahrishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Godwin.
Godwin blocks a body shot from Mahrishi.
Godwin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Godwin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Godwin misses with the head strike.
Godwin misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahrishi misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Godwin.
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as Godwin controls his hands.
Mahrishi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mahrishi has a couple of punches blocked by Godwin.
Mahrishi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Godwin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Godwin misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Godwin misses with the head strike.
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body.
Godwin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahrishi backwards.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but Godwin blocks it. #BC2#
Mahrishi breaks the clinch. #CL#
Godwin clinches up with Mahrishi and pushes him back against the cage.
Mahrishi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mahrishi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahrishi blocking some punches.
Mahrishi throws a punch but it's blocked by Godwin.
Mahrishi can't find room to land a body shot as Godwin controls the action.
Godwin tries a body shot but Mahrishi blocks it.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Godwin has a couple of punches blocked by Mahrishi.
Godwin lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahrishi throws a punch but it's blocked by Godwin.
Godwin working aggressively here.
Mahrishi misses with a punch on the inside.
Godwin prevents a body shot from Mahrishi. #T4#
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Godwin misses with a punch on the inside.
Godwin working aggressively here.
Godwin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahrishi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mahrishi swings wildly with an uppercut but Godwin uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahrishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body.
Godwin throws a head punch that misses.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
Godwin tries to land knees in the clinch but Mahrishi avoids the damage to the body.
Mahrishi can't find room to land a body shot as Godwin controls the action.
Mahrishi blocks an uppercut.
Godwin has a couple of punches blocked by Mahrishi.
Godwin scores with a shot to the side of Mahrishi's head.
Mahrishi blocking some punches.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
Godwin prevents a body shot from Mahrishi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Basko Godwin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aatreya Mahrishi'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#
Godwin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mahrishi in his tracks.
Godwin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mahrishi slips a jab from Godwin.
Mahrishi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Godwin scores with a jab. Mahrishi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mahrishi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Godwin lands with a nice body punch.
Godwin lands a nice looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Godwin. Beautiful body shot.
Mahrishi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Godwin throws out the jab.
Godwin 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!
Godwin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahrishi is breathing heavily.
Mahrishi walks into a left hand.
Mahrishi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
Godwin throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahrishi.
Godwin cracks Mahrishi with an open hand slap.
Godwin works Mahrishi's body with a nice hook.
Godwin thuds a left hand into Mahrishi's body.
Godwin misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Godwin instigates a clinch.
Godwin working aggressively here.
Godwin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Godwin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahrishi blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Godwin.
Godwin throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Godwin.
Godwin lands a left hand. #T2#
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Godwin misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Godwin misses with some punches.
Mahrishi tries to work over Godwin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahrishi blocks an uppercut.
Godwin lands a right hand.
Godwin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahrishi blocking some punches.
Godwin misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahrishi throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahrishi.
Godwin lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Godwin.
Mahrishi can't find room to land a body shot as Godwin controls the action.
Mahrishi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Godwin works on Mahrishi's body with a couple of short punches.
Godwin scores a nice knee to the body.
Good body shot from Godwin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahrishi. #T3#
Mahrishi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Godwin misses with the head strike.
Godwin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mahrishi or not.
Mahrishi blocking some punches.
Godwin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahrishis head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Godwin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Godwin.
A short uppercut from Godwin.
Godwin lands a right hand.
Godwin has a couple of punches blocked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Godwin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Godwin.
A short right from Godwin.
Godwin blocks an uppercut.
Godwin scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahrishi is working Godwin over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Godwin. #T4#
Godwin lands a left hand.
Godwin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Godwin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Godwin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahrishi can do to turn this around?
Mahrishi misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but Godwin blocks it.
A hook to the body from Godwin.
Godwin cracks Mahrishi with a nice body shot.
Godwin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahrishis head.
A body shot lands from Godwin.
Godwin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees to the body from Godwin.
Godwin lands an uppercut.
Mahrishi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahrishi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but Godwin blocks it.
Godwin blocks a body shot from Mahrishi.
A right hand to the body from Godwin.
Godwin misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Basko Godwin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aatreya Mahrishi'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Godwin cracks Mahrishi with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Mahrishi falls to his knees and Godwin doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Basko Godwin!
Basko Godwin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HFC 68 - Bulb vs Sosa 2
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Rodriguez throws an off balance right hand
and Mahrishi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rodriguez is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nick Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Mahrishi moves out of range.
As Rodriguez looks to move away, Mahrishi throws a big counter combo but Rodriguez just gets out of the way.
We've been informed that Rodriguez 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.
Mahrishi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rodriguez shoots for a double leg takedown but Mahrishi sprawls well. He's pushed Rodriguez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mahrishi throws a big counter combination but Rodriguez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Mahrishi moved out of range nicely.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahrishi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mahrishi avoids the body shot from Rodriguez.
Mahrishi cracks Rodriguez with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Nick Rodriguez has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mahrishi tries to clinch up but Rodriguez circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Mahrishi moves out of range.
Mahrishi defending well as Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Nice body punch from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Rodriguez as he connects with a hook.
Rodriguez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Rodriguez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Mahrishi is looking for a sweep.
Rodriguez tries to move to mount but Mahrishi blocks the move with his legs.
Mahrishi wants to get back to his feet but Rodriguez drags him back down.
Rodriguez is putting a hurting on Mahrishi here, landing some big shots from side control. #T2#
Rodriguez tries to move to mount but Mahrishi blocks the move with his legs.
Mahrishi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez trying to control but Mahrishi is having none of it.
Mahrishi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodriguez on the ground.
Rodriguez fails to move to back control.
Mahrishi wants to hold on but Rodriguez pushes him away.#SUB2#
Rodriguez wants to finish this one by submission but Mahrishi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez takes Mahrishi's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Mahrishi is in trouble.
Good control from Rodriguez.#T3##SUB2#
Rodriguez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mahrishi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Rodriguez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mahrishi is trying to stand back up.
Rodriguez is looking to control Mahrishi but Mahrishi is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Rodriguez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mahrishi fending off the submission attempt from Rodriguez. #T4##SUB2#
Mahrishi 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 Rodriguez gets his way!
Rodriguez gets his hands free as Mahrishi looks to control. #SUB2#
Rodriguez tightening his grip on Mahrishi, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Rodriguez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mahrishi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rodriguez struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Rodriguez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Rodriguez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mahrishi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodriguez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice cross by Rodriguez.
Mahrishi throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Rodriguez feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
A combination from Rodriguez does no damage.
Mahrishi takes one on the button.
Nick Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Mahrishi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mahrishi wants it to stay on the feet.#KD#
Mahrishi lands a big head kick that sends Rodriguez tumbling to the mat! Mahrishi takes a step backwards and waves Rodriguez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Rodriguez is rocked!
Rodriguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahrishi finish him?
Rodriguez walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Rodriguez limp body while Mahrishi jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aatreya Mahrishi!
Aatreya Mahrishi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Arcticus University: London for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: HFC 42 - Slingin vs Yazzie
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire tries to clinch but Mahrishi moves out of range.
McGuire throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mahrishi.#CUT2#It looks like Aatreya Mahrishi has been cut.
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mahrishi's head.
McGuire misses the jab.
Mahrishi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGuire cracks Mahrishi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGuire has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A leg kick checked by Mahrishi.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire scores with a nice right hand.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Mahrishi saw it coming and moves away.
Mahrishi throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
McGuire thuds a left hand into Mahrishi's body.
A jab from Mahrishi misses.
McGuire lands a nice hook to Mahrishi's body. Mahrishi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Mahrishi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuire throws a fast counter high kick but Mahrishi manages to duck under it in time.
Mahrishi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mahrishi looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
Mahrishi tries to move into range but McGuire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGuire feints and then cracks Mahrishi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mahrishi down.
Mahrishi misses with a looping left.
Mahrishi lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuire's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Mahrishi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
McGuire pushes Mahrishi away with a front kick.
Mahrishi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Decent striking displayed by Mahrishi there.
McGuire looks to throw a body kick
and Mahrishi counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahrishi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
Mahrishi moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
Mahrishi punishes McGuire's body with a nice straight punch.
Mahrishi misses the jab.
Mahrishi checks the leg kick.#T3#
Mahrishi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahrishi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire swings for the body but Mahrishi moves out of range.
Mahrishi is looking to counter punch.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire scores with a jab.
Mahrishi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a looping right.
Mahrishi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Mahrishi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mahrishi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
A big left from Mahrishi misses.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Mahrishi takes one on the button.
Mahrishi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Mahrishi checks a leg kick.
Mahrishi looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mahrishi throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mahrishi throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire works Mahrishi's body with a nice hook.
Mahrishi scores with a hook to the body. McGuire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aatreya Mahrishi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ralph McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahrishi misses with a hook.
Mahrishi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mahrishi avoids a kick to the body.
Mahrishi lands with a kick to the temple. McGuire shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McGuire is looking to clinch.
McGuire takes a swing at Mahrishi's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Mahrishi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McGuire tries to move into range but Mahrishi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGuire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahrishi just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mahrishi throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
A head kick misses from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
McGuire feints and then cracks Mahrishi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mahrishi down.
McGuire scores with a sloppy right hand. Mahrishi should have avoided that one.
A slapping body kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire slips under a jab from Mahrishi.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Mahrishi.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
McGuire scores with a nice body kick.
Mahrishi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire tries to clinch but Mahrishi moves out of range.
Mahrishi circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
McGuire scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an 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!
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mahrishi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McGuire lands with an overhand left.
McGuire takes a swing at Mahrishi's ribcage but misses.
Mahrishi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mahrishi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mahrishi throws a lazy head kick
and McGuire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mahrishi is out of range.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahrishi throwing a counter right hand but McGuire manages to avoid it.
A jab from Mahrishi misses.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Mahrishi ducks right into an uppercut from McGuire.
Mahrishi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mahrishi cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Mahrishi off balance momentarily.
McGuire scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
Mahrishi misses with a straight right.
Mahrishi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
McGuire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Mahrishi throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Mahrishi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahrishi throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from McGuire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuire throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice uppercut lands for Mahrishi. That snapped McGuire's head back. #CL2#
McGuire rushes Mahrishi and presses him up against the cage.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
Mahrishi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mahrishi misses with some punches.
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aatreya Mahrishi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahrishi. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahrishi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahrishi blocks a head kick by McGuire.
McGuire scores with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Mahrishi.
McGuire connects with a leg kick.
Mahrishi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi walks into a left hand.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Mahrishi throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahrishi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGuire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire wants to counter with a clinch but Mahrishi pushes him away.#T1#
Mahrishi tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGuire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGuire scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mahrishi tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
McGuire swings for the body but Mahrishi moves out of range.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGuire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGuire feints and then cracks Mahrishi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mahrishi down. #CL2#
McGuire gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire. #T2#
Mahrishi lands an uppercut.
Mahrishi cracks McGuire with a nice body 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!
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Mahrishi.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahrishi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahrishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
Mahrishi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahrishi misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahrishi.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Mahrishi avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Mahrishi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
Mahrishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Mahrishi digs a right hand underneath McGuire's ribcage. McGuire let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGuire blocking some punches.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
Mahrishi lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mahrishi backwards.
Mahrishi's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Mahrishi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahrishi works on McGuire's body with a couple of short punches.
McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahrishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahrishis head.
Mahrishi blocking some punches.
Mahrishi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Mahrishi blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a punch 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!
Mahrishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahrishi lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. #BC#
Mahrishi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahrishi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Mahrishi moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Mahrishi misses the target.
Mahrishi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mahrishi checks the leg kick.
McGuire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mahrishi momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aatreya Mahrishi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4##CL#
Mahrishi moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
Mahrishi misses with the head strike.
Mahrishi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahrishi lands a body shot.
Mahrishi pushes McGuire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
Nice body punch from McGuire - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tries to stall but Mahrishi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Mahrishi scores with a shot to the side of McGuire's head. #T1#
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body.
Mahrishi blocking some punches.
Mahrishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Mahrishi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
McGuire is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Mahrishi.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahrishi blocking some punches.
Mahrishi tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Mahrishi back against the cage.
Mahrishi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not.
Mahrishi presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahrishi.
Aatreya Mahrishi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Mahrishi throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Mahrishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Mahrishi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahrishi.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahrishi presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire is trying to break the clinch but Mahrishi is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
McGuire taking a breather.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire taking a breather.
Mahrishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahrishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
McGuire taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahrishi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Mahrishi blocks an uppercut.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Mahrishi has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Mahrishi.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Mahrishi avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Mahrishi's head.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
McGuire tries to work over Mahrishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahrishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Mahrishi.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Mahrishi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Mahrishi breaks from the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
Mahrishi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Mahrishi misses the target.
Mahrishi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Aatreya Mahrishi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aatreya Mahrishi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
McGuire throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McGuire lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Mahrishi moves out of range easily.
McGuire is looking to slow Mahrishi down with leg kicks.
Mahrishi scores with a nice strike.
McGuire missing with a left hand there. Mahrishi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
Mahrishi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuire to score with a decent uppercut.
Mahrishi misses with a head kick.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mahrishi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGuire tries a low kick but Mahrishi avoids it.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Mahrishi sees coming a mile off.
Mahrishi thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1#
McGuire throws a head kick that misses
and Mahrishi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mahrishi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
McGuire lands a slapping body shot.
Mahrishi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mahrishi walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mahrishi doesn't seem bothered though.
Mahrishi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuire throws out the jab.
McGuire is looking to slow Mahrishi down with leg kicks.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mahrishi.#T2#
Mahrishi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire lands a nice looking body shot.
Mahrishi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
Mahrishi takes one to the side of the head.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Mahrishi finds it's target.
Mahrishi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahrishi moves away.
A head kick from McGuire lands but Mahrishi takes it in his stride.
McGuire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mahrishi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Good shot there by McGuire.
McGuire throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mahrishi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahrishi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGuire tries to bum rush Mahrishi with a series of wild strikes but Mahrishi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As McGuire looks to move away, Mahrishi throws a big counter combo but McGuire just gets out of the way.
Mahrishi misses with a head kick.
Mahrishi sets himself, and McGuire steps forward looking for the clinch! Mahrishi avoids it this time.
Mahrishi ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire throws a head kick but Mahrishi moves out of range.
Mahrishi is looking to counter punch.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahrishi.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mahrishi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Mahrishi moves out of range easily.
Mahrishi misses with a two punch combination.
McGuire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mahrishi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahrishi.
Nice jab there from Mahrishi.
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!
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mahrishi's head.
Aatreya Mahrishi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mahrishi throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mahrishi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGuire throws a lazy head kick
enabling Mahrishi to counter with a crisp jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 46:50
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:50

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

Event: HFC 37 - Vanorden vs Mahrishi
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahrishi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vanorden's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mahrishi.
Vanorden misses with a looping left.
Vanorden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vanorden takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good leg kick by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi scores with a push kick.
Vanorden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mahrishi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vanorden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vanorden checks a low kick from Mahrishi.
Vanorden 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.
Mahrishi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vanorden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahrishi lands a leg kick that knocks Vanorden off balance momentarily.
Mahrishi with a nice calf kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahrishi scores with a leg kick.
Mahrishi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahrishi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vanorden's sensitive parts. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Mahrishi.
Vanorden loads up on a big right hand but Mahrishi slips the punch.
Mahrishi misses with a hook
and Vanorden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vanorden staying out of range there.
Mahrishi connects with an inside leg kick.
Vanorden is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Mahrishi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mahrishi.
A good leg kick by Mahrishi.
Vanorden blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Vanorden misses the target.
Mahrishi connects with a single shot there.
Vanorden defending well as Mahrishi loads up on a big left hand.
Mahrishi lands a really nice looking cross but Vanorden seems unphased.
Mahrishi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mahrishi works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanorden chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mahrishi can pounce on him.
Mahrishi lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Mahrishi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahrishi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mahrishi misses with a looping right.
Vanorden throwing a counter right hand but Mahrishi manages to avoid it.
Mahrishi with the inside leg kick.
Mahrishi throws a body punch but Vanorden moves out of range.
Mahrishi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mahrishi on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Aatreya Mahrishi has been cut.
Jab by Mahrishi.
Vanorden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanorden.
A punch lands to the side of Mahrishi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mahrishi tests Vanorden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mahrishi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mahrishi stuns Vanorden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Mahrishi scoring well with a low kick there.
Mahrishi scores with a jab to the head.
Mahrishi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mahrishi with a nice calf kick.
Mahrishi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mahrishi throws a leg kick that misses.
Vanorden slips a jab from Mahrishi.
Vanorden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Vanorden misses.
Vanorden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vanorden throws a hook to the side of Mahrishi's head but Mahrishi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Mahrishi does it's job there.
Mahrishi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vanorden misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahrishi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab lands there for Mahrishi.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanorden misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Vanorden throws an overhand right that lands on Mahrishi's shoulder, as Mahrishi tries to avoid the shot.
Vanorden misses with a wild body shot.
Mahrishi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahrishi feints and then cracks Vanorden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vanorden down.
Mahrishi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vanorden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vanorden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mahrishi scores with a leg kick.
Mahrishi feints and then cracks Vanorden's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vanorden down.
Mahrishi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vanorden's head.
Mahrishi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vanorden avoids a kick to the body.
Vanorden slips a straight right by Mahrishi.
A counter left hand to the body from Vanorden misses its target.
Vanorden misses with a hook.
Mahrishi throws a body punch but Vanorden moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aatreya Mahrishi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aatreya Mahrishi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Vanorden walks into a straight right hand from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vanorden on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mahrishi thumps Vanorden with a low kick.
Vanorden misses with a lunging right hand
and Mahrishi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahrishi staying out of range there.
Mahrishi works Vanorden's body with a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mahrishi.
Mahrishi throws an off balance right hand
and Vanorden counters with a nice uppercut.
Vanorden 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.
Mahrishi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mahrishi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanorden.
Vanorden throws an overhand right that lands on Mahrishi's shoulder, as Mahrishi tries to avoid the shot.
Aatreya Mahrishi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mahrishi, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Vanorden misses.
Mahrishi misses with a body shot. #T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Mahrishi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vanorden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mahrishi misses with a kick to the body
enabling Vanorden to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahrishi scores with a leg kick.
Vanorden on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mahrishi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mahrishi lands with a shot to the body.
That kick from Mahrishi tenderised Vanorden's leg. Vanorden is trying to keep his angry face on.
A cross from Mahrishi lands.
Mahrishi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahrishi throws a looping overhand right but Vanorden ducks down to avoid it.
Mahrishi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mahrishi throws a jab but it's blocked by Vanorden.
Mahrishi throws a hook but Vanorden blocks it.
Mahrishi connects with the punch.#T2#
Mahrishi looks to land a left hand but Vanorden moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Vanorden wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mahrishi with the inside leg kick.
Mahrishi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vanorden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahrishi lands with an uppercut that bounces Vanorden off the cage and back into range.
Vanorden looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vanorden misses with a straight left.
Mahrishi throws a solid leg kick but Vanorden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mahrishi.
Vanorden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahrishi.
Vanorden ducks right into an uppercut from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a hook. Vanorden ducked under it nicely.
Vanorden tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mahrishi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mahrishi lands a jab.
Mahrishi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vanorden. That did some damage!#T3#
Mahrishi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahrishi scores with a hook to the body. Vanorden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mahrishi moves out of range of the strikes.
Vanorden misses with a straight right.
Mahrishi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vanorden.
Mahrishi slips a jab from Vanorden.
Mahrishi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vanorden.
Vanorden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahrishi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahrishi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahrishi cracks Vanorden with a good jab.
Mahrishi misses with a jab to the body
and Vanorden counters with a nice uppercut.
Vanorden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mahrishi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vanorden slips a straight right by Mahrishi.
Vanorden takes one to the chin there.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Vanorden misses the target.
Vanorden misses with a wild body shot.
Mahrishi with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanorden throws a looping overhand right but Mahrishi ducks down to avoid it.
Mahrishi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vanorden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahrishi.
Vanorden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mahrishi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick from Mahrishi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aatreya Mahrishi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahrishi lands a lovely overhand right.
Mahrishi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahrishi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vanorden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vanorden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mahrishi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aatreya Mahrishi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aatreya Mahrishi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mahrishi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vanorden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mahrishi scores with a spinning back kick!
Jab by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mahrishi.
Vanorden looks to land a right hand but Mahrishi moved out of range.
A nice leg kick from Mahrishi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahrishi throws a low kick, looking for Vanorden's leg but Vanorden calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Vanorden was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mahrishi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body. Mahrishi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mahrishi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahrishi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vanorden's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanorden 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.#T1#
Vanorden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vanorden throws a big shot that misses.
Mahrishi throws a big shot that misses.
Mahrishi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mahrishi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vanorden.
Mahrishi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vanorden checks it well.
Nice shot lands for Vanorden.
Mahrishi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mahrishi is looking to score with low kicks.
Mahrishi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vanorden doesn't seem bothered though.
Mahrishi throws a looping overhand right but Vanorden ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Mahrishi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A low kick from Mahrishi misses
and Vanorden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Mahrishi.
Vanorden throwing a counter right hand but Mahrishi manages to avoid it.
Mahrishi misses with a hook
and Vanorden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mahrishi moves out of range as Vanorden strikes.
Vanorden throws a body punch but Mahrishi moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vanorden might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Vanorden looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahrishi is just out of range.
Mahrishi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mahrishi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mahrishi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanorden.
Mahrishi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vanorden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mahrishi. Mahrishi obviously looking to wear him down.
Mahrishi scoring well with a low kick there.
Vanorden misses with a wild body shot.
Mahrishi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Vanorden moves out of range of the strikes.
Mahrishi misses with a wild body shot.
Mahrishi lands a slapping body shot.
Mahrishi throws a jab but it's blocked by Vanorden.
A cross from Vanorden lands.
Mahrishi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mahrishi misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Vanorden on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mahrishi throws a solid leg kick but Vanorden takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mahrishi.
An attempted straight right counter from Vanorden misses the target.
Mahrishi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vanorden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahrishi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mahrishi lands a front kick.
Mahrishi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mahrishi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mahrishi swings widly with a right hand
and Vanorden counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mahrishi thinking. #T4#
Vanorden 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 fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mahrishi tests Vanorden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mahrishi.
Mahrishi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanorden.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vanorden checks a leg kick.
Mahrishi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vanorden.
Vanorden scores with a punch to the head.
Mahrishi lands a head shot.
Mahrishi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vanorden.
Mahrishi ducks under a wild hook from Vanorden.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mahrishi.
Bruce Vanorden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aatreya Mahrishi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vanorden misses with an uppercut. Mahrishi saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aatreya Mahrishi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mahrishi 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aatreya Mahrishi!
A determined Aatreya Mahrishi didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: HFC 32 - Red Eagle vs Slugs
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon clobbers Mahrishi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Some wild striking there from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahrishi misses with an uppercut.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws out a counter right but Mahrishi avoids it with no problem.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands the left hand.
A jab from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon does it's job there.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon dips to his left and cracks Mahrishi with an uppercut!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahrishi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon cracks Mahrishi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Mahrishi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws an off balance right hand
and Mahrishi counters with a straight right hand.
Mahrishi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahrishi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aatreya Mahrishi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahrishi slips a straight right by Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.#CL2#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon instigates a clinch. #BC#
Mahrishi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mahrishi throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mahrishi won't be happy with that.
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!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is looking to take a break and control but Mahrishi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mahrishi is trying to control Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's posture but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon avoids it. #T2#
Mahrishi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mahrishi is trying to get back to half guard.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throwing strikes but Mahrishi manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is not content to let Mahrishi control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Mahrishi stands up. #T3#
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahrishi.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mahrishi connects with a nice looking jab.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a hook.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with an uppercut
enabling Mahrishi to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahrishi throws an overhand right that lands on Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's shoulder, as Jaxon Flaxon Waxon tries to avoid the shot.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lands the left hand.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mahrishi. Mahrishi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahrishi.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a counter combo.
Mahrishi lands a right hook to the body.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a left hand
and Mahrishi counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Mahrishi connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon cracks Mahrishi with an open hand slap.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mahrishi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mahrishi throws an overhand right that lands on Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's shoulder, as Jaxon Flaxon Waxon tries to avoid the shot.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mahrishi defends it well.
Mahrishi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon fails with a takedown attempt.
Mahrishi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahrishi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mahrishi momentarily.
Mahrishi lands with an overhand left.#ROC#Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aatreya Mahrishi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mahrishi slaps away a takedown attempt from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mahrishi throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahrishi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mahrishi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Aatreya Mahrishi is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon connects with a looping right hand.
Mahrishi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Mahrishi counters with a nice right hand that sends Jaxon Flaxon Waxon toppling to the canvas! Jaxon Flaxon Waxon scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mahrishi finish him?!
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahrishi finish him?
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!
Mahrishi finds Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Jaxon Flaxon Waxon flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Mahrishi lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Jaxon Flaxon Waxon will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aatreya Mahrishi!
A determined Aatreya Mahrishi didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Syn 699 Borjigin vs Cobb
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahn lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Kahn has Mahrishi up against the cage in a clinch.
Kahn pushes Mahrishi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kahn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kahn.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kahn.
Kahn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mahrishi walks away with a smile on his face. Kahn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mahrishi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mahrishi throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range.
Mahrishi swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kahn to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Mahrishi clinches up with Kahn and pushes him back against the cage.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kahn.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn blocking some punches.
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahrishi lands with a short shot to the head.
Kahn jumps guard but Mahrishi stands there with Kahn around his waist. Kahn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mahrishi misses with the head strike.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but Kahn blocks it. #T1#
Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Mahrishi.
Kahn tries to throw a body punch but Mahrishi avoids it by throwing Kahn back against the cage. #TD#
Kahn pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahn looking to control. #SUB#
Kahn pushes a forearm under Mahrishi's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mahrishi is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mohammed Kahn!
An out of breath Mohammed Kahn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC Bloodbath 2
Date: Jun 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahrishi is looking to clinch but Andrade is avoiding it.
Mahrishi misses with a body shot
and Andrade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahrishi throws a shot to the body.
Mahrishi ducks right into an uppercut from Andrade. #CL2#
Mahrishi moves into the clinch.
Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Mahrishi as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mahrishi fails to land.
Andrade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Andrade scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Andrade breaks the clinch.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but Andrade moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Andrade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andrade lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade tries to score with a low kick but Mahrishi moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mahrishi! But no joy.
We've been informed that Mahrishi 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.
Mahrishi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andrade keeps the fight on the outside.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andrade.
Mahrishi throws a jab when Andrade was well out of range.
It appears Andrade was looking to counter with a kick there.
Andrade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mahrishi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrade.#T1#
Mahrishi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andrade.
Mahrishi punishes Andrade's body with a nice straight punch.
Mahrishi looks to throw the jab but Andrade is out of range. #CL2#
Mahrishi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mahrishi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andrade blocks a body shot from Mahrishi.
A nice left hand lands by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahrishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahrishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrade throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Andrade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Mahrishi.
Andrade is breathing heavily.
Mahrishi scores with a shot to the side of Andrade's head.
Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahrishi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahrishi. #BC#
Andrade manages to break the clinch.
Mahrishi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Andrade has time to react.#CL2#
Mahrishi gets a clinch. #T2#
Mahrishi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Andrade is trying to break the clinch but Mahrishi is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrade.
Mahrishi swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrade.
Mahrishi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Andrade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahrishi misses with the head strike.
A short right from Mahrishi on the inside. #BC#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Mahrishi closes the distance and clinches.
Mahrishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahrishi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Mahrishi lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahrishi working aggressively here.
Mahrishi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrade.
Mahrishi misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Mahrishi misses with the head strike.
Andrade lands a right hand. #BC#
Andrade breaks the clinch.
A cross from Mahrishi lands.
Mahrishi blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Mahrishi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andrade scores with a spinning back kick!
Mahrishi misses with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Andrade.
Mahrishi throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrade.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahrishi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mahrishi is looking to clinch.
Andrade throws a body punch but Mahrishi moves out of range.
Aatreya Mahrishi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrade throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mahrishi tries to clinch there but Andrade circles away.
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahrishi tries to clinch up but Andrade circles away and keeps his distance.
Andrade throws a shot to the body. #T4##CL2#
Andrade tries to keep at a distance but Mahrishi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andrade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahrishi scores with a shot to the side of Andrade's head.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahrishi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Andrade blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Mahrishi.
Nice body punch from Mahrishi - that landed with a thud.
Mahrishi misses with the head strike.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Mahrishi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Mahrishi blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Mahrishi as the two fighters clinch.
Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahrishi controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrade has a couple of punches blocked by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi scores with a shoulder strike.
Andrade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mahrishi misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Andrade.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aatreya Mahrishi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mahrishi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andrade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joao Andrade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrade scoring well with a low kick there.
Mahrishi tries to clinch up but Andrade circles away and keeps his distance.
Mahrishi lands a jab to the nose.
A lazy left from Mahrishi finds it's target.
Mahrishi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mahrishi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahrishi tries to close the distance and clinch but Andrade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andrade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahrishi throws out the jab.
Joao Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahrishi wants to clinch.
Mahrishi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andrade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi missing with a left hand there. Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andrade keeps the fight on the outside.
Mahrishi moves in looking to clinch but Andrade pushes him off.
Andrade half committed to a counter leg kick.
Andrade circles away from the clinch attempt
and Andrade counters with a good low kick that Mahrishi was not able to check. #T1#
Mahrishi checks a leg kick nicely.
Andrade lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahrishi takes one to the side of the head.
Mahrishi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mahrishi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi throws a body punch but Andrade moves out of range.
Mahrishi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mahrishi misses with a looping left.
Andrade swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahrishi scores with a punch to the head.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but Andrade is having none of it.
Andrade tried to score with a low kick but Mahrishi checks it.
Andrade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mahrishi.#CL2#
Mahrishi rushes Andrade and presses him up against the cage.
Mahrishi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andrade lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade tries to work over Mahrishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mahrishi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrade moves away.
Mahrishi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahrishi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andrade throws a lazy right hand but Mahrishi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Andrade misses its intended target.
Mahrishi looks to land a left hand but Andrade moved out of range nicely.
Andrade clobbers Mahrishi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Mahrishi clinches.
Andrade tries to circle away but Mahrishi has him pinned against the cage.
Mahrishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrade's elbow.
Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahrishi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andrade working aggressively here. #BC#
Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mahrishi throws a big shot that misses.
Andrade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Andrade 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.
Mahrishi lands a jab to Andrade's midsection.#T3#
Mahrishi throws a shot from downtown. Andrade moves away and avoids it.
Andrade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andrade motions for Mahrishi to come forward. Andrade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andrade takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mahrishi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andrade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mahrishi wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahrishi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andrade gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Andrade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mahrishi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Mahrishi takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Andrade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mahrishi is looking to clinch. #T4#
Andrade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mahrishi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mahrishi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andrade manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andrade feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but Andrade is having none of it.
Andrade wants to slow Mahrishi down by chopping away at his legs. #CL2#
Mahrishi moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Andrade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andrade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andrade motions for Mahrishi to come forward. Andrade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Andrade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mahrishi momentarily.
Mahrishi missing with a left hand there. Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andrade swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahrishi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade dominated that second round.
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#
Andrade misses with an uppercut
and Mahrishi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrade thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Andrade blocking some punches.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahrishi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with a body punch.
Andrade blocking some punches. #BC#
Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andrade thumps Mahrishi with a low kick.
Andrade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mahrishi momentarily.
Mahrishi connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Mahrishi closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Andrade blocks an uppercut.
Mahrishi digs a right hand underneath Andrade's ribcage. Andrade let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mahrishi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Mahrishi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andrade pushes Mahrishi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mahrishi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahrishi tries to clinch but Andrade is having none of it.
Andrade moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Mahrishi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mahrishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aatreya Mahrishi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrade.
Andrade tries a body shot but Mahrishi blocks it.
Mahrishi misses with a punch to the body.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Mahrishi throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Andrade.
Andrade wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mahrishi has him pressed against the cage.
Mahrishi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahrishi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andrades head.
Mahrishi throws a head punch that misses.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike.
Mahrishi lands a hook that snaps the head of Andrade backwards. #T2#
Mahrishi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Mahrishi fails to land.
Mahrishi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Andrade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andrade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahrishi misses with the head strike.
Mahrishi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahrishi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahrishi misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrade misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahrishi.
Mahrishi has a couple of punches blocked by Andrade.
Mahrishi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrade misses with a body punch.
Andrade is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Andrade.
Andrade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrade can't find room to land a body shot as Mahrishi controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Mahrishi fails to land.
Andrade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahrishi. #T3#
Andrade lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Andrade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mahrishi misses with a hook. Andrade ducked under it nicely.
Andrade scores with a jab. Mahrishi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mahrishi loads up on a big right hand but Andrade slips the punch.
Andrade thuds a left hand into Mahrishi's body.
Mahrishi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrade moves away.
It appears Andrade was looking to counter with a kick there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mahrishi checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Andrade misses.
Mahrishi looks to clinch
and Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andrade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrade scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Mahrishi clinches up against the cage.
Mahrishi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Mahrishi lands with a right 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!
Mahrishi has a couple of punches blocked by Andrade. #T4#
Mahrishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andrade's elbow.
Andrade scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Andrade manages to break the clinch.
Mahrishi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Andrade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Mahrishi takes the fight into the clinch.
Andrade takes a shot to the head.
Mahrishi blocks a body shot from Andrade.
Andrade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrade blocks an uppercut.
Andrade misses with some punches.
Andrade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahrishi working aggressively here.
Mahrishi misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrade struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahrishi controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aatreya Mahrishi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mahrishi 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aatreya Mahrishi!
Aatreya Mahrishi got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: Madness 47 Carter vs Sogrin
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Mahrishi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsaegaellae tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mahrishi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsaegaellae ducks under a wild hook from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi defending well as Tsaegaellae loads up on a big left hand.
Mahrishi scores with a jab to the head.
Tsaegaellae has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zenarals' House in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Mahrishi clinches with his opponent.
Mahrishi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tsaegaellae throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Tsaegaellae.
Mahrishi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mahrishi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tsaegaellae is breathing heavily.
Tsaegaellae swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahrishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsaegaellae is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tsaegaellae looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mahrishi digs a right hand underneath Tsaegaellae's ribcage. Tsaegaellae let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mahrishi scores with a shot to the side of Tsaegaellae's head.
Mahrishi is working Tsaegaellae over against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Mahrishi breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Mahrishi moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahrishi. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Mahrishi.
A right hand to the body from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mahrishi lands a nice shot to the body.
Tsaegaellae's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahrishi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahrishi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahrishi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tsaegaellae's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahrishi lands a body shot.
Mahrishi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tsaegaellae backwards.
A short body shot lands from Mahrishi as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahrishi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahrishi lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahrishi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahrishi lands a right hand.
Mahrishi lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands a body punch.
Mahrishi scores with a shot to the side of Tsaegaellae's head.
Mahrishi pushes Tsaegaellae back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahrishi. #T2#
Mahrishi lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahrishi. #ROC2#
Tsaegaellae is rocked!
Mahrishi dips a shoulder and cracks Tsaegaellae with a mighty uppercut! Tsaegaellae falls back against the cage and Mahrishi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tsaegaellae is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mahrishi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aatreya Mahrishi!
A pretty intense looking Aatreya Mahrishi took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: Madness Clown Chaos 2020
Date: Mar 22, 2020

#R1#
Mahrishi scores with a nice strike.
Bolsdeep ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahrishi moves away.
Aatreya Mahrishi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Mahrishi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mahrishi lands a left hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bolsdeep.
Mahrishi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi can't find room to land a body shot as Bolsdeep controls the action.
Mahrishi pushes Bolsdeep back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahrishi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahrishi scores with a shoulder strike.
Bolsdeep trying to stall but Mahrishi improves his position.
Mahrishi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Bolsdeep fails to land.
Bolsdeep tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bolsdeep lands a knee to the body.
Mahrishi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bolsdeep backwards.
A right hand to the body from Mahrishi.
Bolsdeep is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahrishi.
Mahrishi works on Bolsdeep's body with a couple of short punches.
Mahrishi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahrishi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mahrishi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahrishi works on Bolsdeep's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Mahrishi pushes Bolsdeep back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahrishi scores with a shot to the side of Bolsdeep's head.
Mahrishi gets through Bolsdeep's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mahrishi gets through Bolsdeep's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands a hook that snaps the head of Bolsdeep backwards.
I was talking to Bolsdeep's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mahrishi scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Bolsdeep is rocked!
Mahrishi lands with a left to the head.
Oh Bolsdeep is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahrishi lands a shot to the body.
Mahrishi creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bolsdeep's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bolsdeep drops to his knees and Mahrishi pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aatreya Mahrishi!

Event: Madness Fright Night 27
Date: Feb 26, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Jindasawat gets tackled into the cage by Mahrishi. Mahrishi maintains the clinch.
A short right from Mahrishi on the inside.
Mahrishi blocks a body shot from Jindasawat.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahrishi. #BC#
Jindasawat breaks from the clinch.
Jindasawat misses with a wild body shot.
Jindasawat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mahrishi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mahrishi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mahrishi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Adsawin Jindasawat has been cut.#KD2#
Mahrishi lands a big right hand that sends Jindasawat crashing to the mat! Mahrishi stays standing though and waves Jindasawat back to his feet!#ROC2#
Jindasawat is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jindasawat throws a body punch but Mahrishi moves out of range.
Jindasawat sets himself, and Mahrishi steps forward looking for the clinch! Jindasawat avoids it this time.
Oh Jindasawat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jindasawat throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jindasawat seems to have got his legs back now.
Mahrishi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jindasawat throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mahrishi 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.
A big left from Mahrishi misses. #T1#
Mahrishi throws the left hand but Jindasawat avoids the punch easily.
Mahrishi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jindasawat scoring well with a low kick there.
Good shot there by Jindasawat.#CL2#
Mahrishi clinches with his opponent.
Mahrishi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jindasawat cracks Mahrishi with a nice body shot.
Mahrishi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jindasawat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi can't find room to land a body shot as Jindasawat controls the action.
Mahrishi blocks a body shot from Jindasawat.
Jindasawat tries to throw a body punch but Mahrishi avoids it by throwing Jindasawat back against the cage.
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as Jindasawat controls his hands.
Jindasawat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jindasawat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jindasawat lands a left hand.
Jindasawat tries to break free but Mahrishi pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Mahrishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mahrishi lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#
Adsawin Jindasawat's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jindasawat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahrishi's elbow.
Mahrishi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jindasawat lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahrishi prevents a body shot from Jindasawat.
Jindasawat lands with a right to the head.
Jindasawat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahrishi tries to work over Jindasawat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jindasawat lands with a left to the head.
Mahrishi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jindasawat tries to work over Mahrishi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jindasawat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahrishi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jindasawat misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Jindasawat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jindasawat. #CL2#
Mahrishi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jindasawat, pushing him back against the cage.
Mahrishi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jindasawat lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi cracks Jindasawat with a nice body shot.
Jindasawat is breathing heavily.
Jindasawat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahrishi backwards.
Mahrishi pushes Jindasawat back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mahrishi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi scores with a hook to the body.
Jindasawat prevents a body shot from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#
Adsawin Jindasawat's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A right handed body shot lands from Mahrishi.
A right hand to the body from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands with a right to the head.
Mahrishi lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mahrishi lands a body punch.
Mahrishi scores with a shoulder strike.
Mahrishi lands with a right to the head.
Mahrishi lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT2#
Jeez, Adsawin Jindasawat's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mahrishi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahrishi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahrishi lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Mahrishi pushes Jindasawat against the cage. Mahrishi is working some dirty boxing. Mahrishi pushes off with a quick right hook! Jindasawat goes down! Jindasawat tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mahrishi moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aatreya Mahrishi!

Event: Madness 32 Petrov vs Jansen
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
Mahrishi moves to clinch but Silva breaks away
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Mahrishi takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mahrishi.
Nice body punch from Mahrishi - that landed with a thud.
Mahrishi lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahrishi.
Silva looks winded!
Mahrishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahrishi struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Mahrishi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahrishi lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahrishi.
A nice left hand lands by Mahrishi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahrishi's elbow.
Mahrishi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mahrishi gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land. #T1#
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Mahrishi is controlling him.
A short left from Mahrishi.
Mahrishi tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Mahrishi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahrishi prevents a body shot from Silva.
Mahrishi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahrishi. #ROC#
Silva is rocked!
Mahrishi presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahrishi finish him?#KD#
Mahrishi drops Silva onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Silva is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahrishi lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Silva to his knees! Mahrishi keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aatreya Mahrishi!
The defeated Abramo Silva had this to say: 'Wow my opponent is such a warrior, I'm honored to have fight him, we should rematch someday.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2019

#R1##CL2#
King Kong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Epicitiy, pushing him back against the cage.
King Kong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King Kong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King Kong gets through Epicitiy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Epicitiy jumps guard but King Kong stands there with Epicitiy around his waist. Epicitiy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
King Kong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Epicitiy or not.
King Kong lands with a short shot to the head.
Epicitiy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from King Kong.
King Kong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King Kong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Epicitiy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Epicitiy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King Kong works on Epicitiy's body with a couple of short punches.
Epicitiy tries to circle away but King Kong has him pinned against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as King Kong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
King Kong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Epicitiy is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winston Epicitiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King Kong lands an uppercut.
King Kong digs a right hand into Epicitiy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Epicitiy's gas tank.
Epicitiy is breathing heavily.
King Kong controlling the action here for a moment.
King Kong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King Kong lands a nice uppercut.
King Kong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King Kong scores with a nice hook to the head.
King Kong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from King Kong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King Kong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Epicitiy up against the cage.
King Kong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
King Kong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King Kong.
King Kong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Epicitiy goes for a takedown attempt but King Kong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #KD2#
King Kong lands a big uppercut and Epicitiy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Epicitiy looks OK. King Kong waves Epicitiy back to his feet!#CL2#
King Kong pushes Epicitiy up against the cage in a clinch.
Epicitiy tries to score a body lock takedown but King Kong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
King Kong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Epicitiy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
King Kong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King Kong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
King Kong lands a hook to the side of the head.
King Kong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
King Kong avoiding damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King Kong.
King Kong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Epicitiy backwards.
King Kong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from King Kong as the two fighters clinch.
King Kong lands with a right to the head.
King Kong lands with a short shot to the head.
King Kong pushes Epicitiy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
King Kong pushes Epicitiy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from King Kong.
King Kong scores with a shot to the side of Epicitiy's head. #ROC2#
Epicitiy is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King Kong throws a big uppercut that drops Epicitiy! More strikes from King Kong and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Epicitiy lies dazed against the cage as King Kong celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russian King Kong!

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