Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1039 Kamara vs McCarthy
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Tamburello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simunic.
Simunic fails to land with a series of punches.
Simunic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Tamburello. Beautiful body shot.
Tamburello shoots for a double leg takedown but Simunic sprawls well. He's pushed Tamburello's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tamburello takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tamburello misses with a body shot.
Simunic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tamburello fails to land with a series of punches.
Simunic connects with a high kick.
A big right from Tamburello misses.
Tamburello staying out of range there.
Tamburello is looking to clinch.
Simunic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simunic misses with a wild body shot.
Simunic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamburello. Simunic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tamburello misses with a wild body shot.
Simunic throws a sloppy head kick
and Tamburello counters with a straight right hand.
Simunic scores with a one two! Tamburello had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Simunic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Simunic throws a head kick but Tamburello moves out of range.
Tamburello has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ludus Magnus in the buildup to the fight.
Tamburello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simunic moves away.
Simunic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Simunic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tamburello uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Simunic has time to react.
Simunic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tamburello lands with a shot to the body.
Tamburello lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simunic at a distance.
Tamburello misses with a body shot
and Simunic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tamburello thinking.
Simunic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simunic ducks under a wild hook from Tamburello.
Tamburello tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simunic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tamburello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simunic was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamburello.
Simunic ducks under a wild hook from Tamburello.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simunic throws a sloppy head kick and Tamburello moves out of range easily.
Tamburello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simunic moves away.
Simunic lands a high kick!
Tamburello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simunic moves away.
Simunic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Tamburello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simunic.
Simunic misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Tamburello tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simunic just misses with a punch to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Tamburello. #CL#
Tamburello forces Simunic back against the cage and clinches.
Tamburello tries to work over Simunic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simunic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tamburello's elbow.
A short left from Simunic.
Tamburello gets through Simunic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Simunic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tamburello is looking to wear down Simunic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Simunic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tamburello looks for a takedown but Simunic sprawls well.
Simunic connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Simunic moves into the clinch.
Tamburello lands a nice shot to the body.
Tamburello misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
A short right from Tamburello on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simunic.
Tamburello misses with the head strike.
Simunic throws a head punch that misses.
Tamburello lands a shot to the body.
Simunic prevents a body shot from Tamburello. #BC2#
Simunic manages to break the clinch.
Tamburello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simunic.
Tamburello avoids the head kick by Simunic.
Tamburello goes for a double leg but Simunic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Simunic continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Tamburello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tamburello misses with a body punch.
Simunic fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Simunic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simunic ducks under a wild hook from Tamburello.
Simunic lands a slapping body shot.
Antun Simunic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simunic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tamburello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tamburello takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Simunic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tamburello paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simunic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simunic throws a sloppy head kick and Tamburello moves out of range easily.
Simunic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tamburello lands a jab to Simunic's midsection.#CL#
Tamburello pushes Simunic up against the cage in a clinch.
Tamburello prevents Simunic from breaking the clinch.
Simunic is trying to break the clinch but Tamburello is controlling him.
Simunic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tamburello seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Simunic can turn it around.
Tamburello displaying some good clinch control by pressing Simunic up against the cage.#TD#
Tamburello has hold of one of Simunic's legs. Simunic is fighting the takedown attempt but Tamburello gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tamburello is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tamburello makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Simunic throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tamburello uses it to pass to side control.
Tamburello scores with punches from side control.
Tamburello works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
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 Chris Tamburello will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A jab lands there for Simunic.
Simunic lands a high kick!
Tamburello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Simunic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tamburello dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Simunic drives through and clinches with Tamburello against the cage.
Simunic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Simunic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tamburello tries to work over Simunic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simunic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tamburello backwards.
Simunic throws a punch but it's blocked by Tamburello.
Simunic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tamburello has him pressed against the cage.
Simunic misses with a punch to the body.
Simunic wants to break free but Tamburello has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simunic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Simunic working aggressively here.
Tamburello slowing the pace effectively.
Simunic swings wildly with an uppercut but Tamburello uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Simunic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Simunic throws a head kick but Tamburello moves out of range. #CL2#
Simunic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hook to the body lands for Tamburello.
Simunic tries to break free but Tamburello pushes him back against the cage.
Tamburello scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Simunic manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Simunic gets a clinch.
Simunic letting Tamburello take a breather here.
Simunic pushes Tamburello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simunic prevents a body shot from Tamburello.
Tamburello keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Simunic's efforts to push away.#TD#
Tamburello turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Tamburello landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simunic taking a bit of punishment here - Tamburello scoring with strikes.
Tamburello working the ground and pound.
Simunic takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Simunic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tamburello lands a few punches from side control.
Simunic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tamburello wants to control but Simunic is keeping him busy.
Tamburello cracks Simunic with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC#Simunic is rocked!
Tamburello landing strikes.
Simunic is still in real trouble! Can Tamburello finish him?
Tamburello working the ground and pound from side control.
Tamburello cracks Simunic with a big elbow.
A big shot lands for Tamburello! That's hurt Simunic! Will he recover? Tamburello fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Tamburello!

Event: SYN 1036 Danger vs McGuire
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Seigel moves out of range as Simunic strikes.
Seigel misses with a leg kick
enabling Simunic to counter with a crisp jab.
Simunic lands a front kick.
Simunic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Simunic misses with an uppercut
and Seigel counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simunic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simunic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Simunic throws a hook to the side of Seigel's head but Seigel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Seigel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Seigel avoids the body shot from Simunic.
Seigel quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Seigel throws a right hand that misses
and Seigel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simunic throws the kick towards the body but Seigel avoids it.
It looked like Seigel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Seigel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Bugsy Seigel has been cut.
Simunic lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
A big right from Simunic misses.
Seigel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Seigel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Antun Simunic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seigel misses with a hook.
Simunic throws a body kick that misses
and Seigel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simunic misses with the body kick
and Seigel makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Simunic really felt that one!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Seigel misses.
Simunic throws out a counter right but Seigel avoids it with no problem.
Simunic misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Simunic throws a body kick that misses.
Simunic lands with a cross.
A jab from Simunic misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Seigel misses its target.#CL#
Seigel closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Seigel.
Seigel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simunic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Seigel can't find room to land a body shot as Simunic controls the action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Seigel.
Simunic looks winded!
Seigel controlling the action here for a moment. #T4#
Nice body punch from Seigel - that landed with a thud.
Seigel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Seigel lands a nice shot to the body.
Seigel lands an uppercut.
Seigel crunches a lovely knee into Simunic's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seigel lands an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Seigel.
Seigel works on Simunic's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Seigel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick lands for Seigel.
Simunic throws an off balance right hand
and Seigel counters with a solid body kick.
A cross from Seigel lands.
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 Bugsy Seigel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bugsy Seigel'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#
Simunic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Seigel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seigel is looking to land body kicks.
Simunic misses with a lunging right hand
and Seigel counters with an inside leg kick.
Simunic moves out of range as Seigel strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Seigel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seigel looks to score with a jab to the body but Simunic is just out of range.
Seigel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Seigel throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Seigel misses the target.
Simunic throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Seigel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Seigel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simunic.
A nice left hand lands by Seigel.
Seigel lands a shoulder strike.
Seigel blocks an uppercut.
Seigel missing with knees to the body.
Simunic has had enough of the clinch but Seigel keeps him there for the moment.
A body shot lands from Seigel.
Simunic is breathing heavily.
Seigel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simunic's elbow.
I was talking to Seigel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Simunic breaks the clinch. #T2#
Seigel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simunic moves away.
Simunic throws a lazy body kick
and Seigel makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Simunic really felt that one!
A slapping leg kick lands for Seigel.
Simunic throws a sloppy head kick and Seigel moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Seigel misses the target.
Seigel scores with a hook to the body. Simunic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seigel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Seigel lands the left hand.#T3#
Seigel throws a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Seigel.
Seigel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #KD#
Seigel lands a big right hand that sends Simunic crashing to the mat! Seigel stays standing though and waves Simunic back to his feet!#ROC#Simunic is rocked!
Simunic switches off momentarily and Seigel cracks him with a monster right hand! Simunic topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Seigel dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Seigel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bugsy Seigel!
A very excited looking Bugsy Seigel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 1030 Ryoto vs Rod III
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Veto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simunic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Veto throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Simunic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Simunic throws an off balance right hand
enabling Veto to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Antun Simunic has been cut.
Veto looks to score with a jab to the body but Simunic is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Simunic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simunic.
Simunic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veto.
Nice uppercut lands for Simunic. That snapped Veto's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Jaycee Veto has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Veto misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simunic! But no joy.
Veto misses with a low kick.
Veto takes a swing at Simunic's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Simunic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veto.
The fighters circling - Veto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Simunic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Veto missing with a left hand there. Simunic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simunic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#KD2#
Simunic cracks Veto with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Simunic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Veto to stand back up!
Veto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Veto misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy body kick from Veto
and Simunic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Veto misses with a left hand
and Simunic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2##KD2#
Simunic lands a big head kick that sends Veto tumbling to the mat! Simunic takes a step backwards and waves Veto back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#Jaycee Veto's cut is getting worse.
Veto misses with an uppercut. Simunic saw that one coming.
Simunic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Simunic misses with a head kick.
Veto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Simunic counters with a huge left! Veto is in big trouble! He's backing up but Simunic isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Veto from any more damage. A dominating finish by Simunic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antun Simunic!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Antun Simunic made sure he mentioned Bondi MMA ðŸï¸, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SYN 1021 Choke vs Randleman
Date: Sep 29, 2023

#R1#
Simunic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Simunic misses with a kick to the body.
Simunic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simunic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tamburello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simunic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tamburello lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simunic at a distance.
Tamburello moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tamburello lands with a shot to the body.
Tamburello misses with a shot to the body
and Simunic counters with a body kick that stops Tamburello in his tracks momentarily.
Tamburello lands a slapping body shot.
Tamburello misses with a wild body shot.
Simunic avoids the body shot from Tamburello.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Tamburello shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tamburello postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Simunic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Simunic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simunic tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Tamburello working some strikes from top position.
Tamburello throws a big right hand that misses.
Tamburello is looking to work some ground and pound but Simunic has wrist control.
Simunic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tamburello.
Tamburello throws a big right hand that misses.
Tamburello wants to control from the top but Simunic keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamburello throws a big elbow that misses.
Tamburello working some strikes from top position.
Tamburello landing with the ground and pound.
Tamburello throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Tamburello works over Simunic with some ground and pound from guard.
Tamburello lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Simunic wants to sweep here but Tamburello controlling him for the moment.
Tamburello lands a couple of elbows.
Tamburello postures up in Simunic's guard and throws a big left but Simunic blocks it.
Tamburello working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simunic's head.
Simunic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tamburello missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tamburello loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tamburello missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tamburello in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tamburello is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Tamburello missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simunic is breathing heavily.
Tamburello keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simunic's head.
Simunic has momentary wrist control but Tamburello slips an elbow through the middle.
Tamburello with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tamburello is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Simunic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tamburello keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Simunic's head.
Tamburello throws a big right hand that misses.
Simunic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tamburello.
Simunic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tamburello.
Simunic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tamburello scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Tamburello scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tamburello with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tamburello trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tamburello scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tamburello working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tamburello advances position into side control!
Simunic is not content to let Tamburello control the position.
Simunic takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tamburello is putting a hurting on Simunic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tamburello cracks Simunic with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Tamburello dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Tamburello and Simunic goes tumbling to the canvas! Tamburello follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard. #CUT2#It looks like Antun Simunic has been cut.
Tamburello thows a huge punch but Simunic dodges it nicely.
Tamburello sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simunic defending well though.
Nice strikes from Tamburello there.
Ground and pound from Tamburello.
Tamburello is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tamburello takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tamburello lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC2#Simunic is rocked!
Tamburello working Simunic over with strikes.
Oh Simunic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tamburello has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tamburello lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Simunic quite badly. Simunic pulls Tamburello in close trying to recover. Tamburello postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Simunic on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Simunic doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Tamburello!

Event: SYN 1013 Finlayson vs Green
Date: Aug 28, 2023

#R1#
Mbeki takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT2#It looks like Amri Mbeki has been cut.
Mbeki misses with the body kick
and Simunic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Simunic avoids the body shot from Mbeki. #TD#
Mbeki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Simunic's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mbeki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simunic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mbeki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simunic is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Mbeki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simunic has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Simunic is defending against the submission attempts here by Mbeki. #T1#
Mbeki is thwarting Simunic's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Mbeki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Simunic is looking to improve his position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Mbeki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simunic sees it coming and defends easily.
Mbeki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mbeki has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Simunic moves into full guard.
Mbeki is looking to work some ground and pound but Simunic has wrist control.
Simunic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mbeki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simunic keeping moving, preventing Mbeki from controlling successfully.
Mbeki stopping the sweep attempt from Simunic.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mbeki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Simunic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mbeki.
Mbeki trying to control the position from guard on top but Simunic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mbeki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Simunic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mbeki.
Simunic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mbeki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mbeki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simunic tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mbeki.#CUT#It looks like Antun Simunic has been cut.
Mbeki needs to keep his hands up - Simunic had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Mbeki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#KD#
Mbeki lands a left and a right that send Simunic crashing to the mat, dazed. Mbeki thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Simunic is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mbeki throws a low kick but Simunic avoids it.
Mbeki just misses with a punch to the body.
Mbeki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simunic defends it nicely.
Mbeki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Simunic.
Mbeki moves out of range as Simunic throws a body kick.
It looked like Mbeki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amri Mbeki dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mbeki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simunic is fending him off so far but Mbeki persists. Nope, Simunic circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simunic! But no joy.
Mbeki fails with a takedown attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Simunic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Amri Mbeki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simunic lands a nice shot that snaps Mbeki's head back.
Mbeki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simunic can do to turn this around?
Simunic looks to throw the jab but Mbeki is out of range.
Simunic tries a head kick but it misses.
Mbeki misses with a takedown attempt - Simunic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amri Mbeki. 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.
Simunic cracks a nice hook into Mbeki's ribs.#T1#
Simunic misses with an attempted mid kick. #TD#
Mbeki gets a double leg takedown into Simunic's guard.
Simunic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simunic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mbeki working some strikes from top position.
Mbeki trying to control but Simunic is working from the bottom.
Mbeki preventing the sweep.
Mbeki trying to control but Simunic is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simunic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Simunic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mbeki.
Amri Mbeki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Mbeki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mbeki trying to control the position from guard on top but Simunic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Mbeki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mbeki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Simunic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mbeki stuns Simunic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Simunic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mbeki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Simunic is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Mbeki.
Mbeki shoots in for a takedown but Simunic shows good takedown defense.
Simunic replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mbeki blocks it well.
Antun Simunic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simunic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mbeki moves away.
Simunic cracks Mbeki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Simunic tried to score with a low kick but Mbeki checks it.
Amri Mbeki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mbeki throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Mbeki.
Simunic digs a good body shot into Mbeki's ribs.#T4##TD#
Mbeki drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simunic wants to stand but Mbeki is controlling the position. #SU#
Mbeki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Simunic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mbeki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mbeki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mbeki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Simunic connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antun Simunic 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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Simunic knocks out Mbeki with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Simunic before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Simunic picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antun Simunic!
Antun Simunic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1003 Hlervu vs Branko II
Date: Jul 19, 2023

#R1#
Tamburello misses with a body shot.
Simunic is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tamburello swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tamburello throws a lazy uppercut
and Simunic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tamburello throws a body shot but no joy.
Tamburello's jab looks to have found its range, popping Simunic under the eye.
Tamburello misses with a wild combination.
Simunic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tamburello. That did some damage!
Simunic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tamburello.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simunic slips a jab from Tamburello.
Tamburello misses with a few strikes there.
Simunic is looking to counter punch.
Simunic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tamburello lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Simunic moves away from the strike by Tamburello.
Tamburello throws a poor cross that misses
and Simunic counters with a nice body shot.
Simunic moves out of range of the strikes.
Simunic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Simunic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simunic avoids the body shot from Tamburello.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamburello. Simunic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simunic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tamburello throws a shot to the body.
Tamburello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simunic throwing a counter right hand but Tamburello manages to avoid it.
Simunic ducks under a wild hook from Tamburello.
Simunic keeps the fight on the outside.
Simunic is looking for a counter combo.
Tamburello fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simunic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tamburello throws a looping overhand right but Simunic ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Tamburello.
Simunic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tamburello scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tamburello jabs at Simunic's body.
Tamburello is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Simunic rather than just go for the knockout.
Tamburello misses with a wild body shot.
Tamburello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simunic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Simunic throws a good cross that connects.
Tamburello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simunic was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamburello.
Tamburello comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Tamburello moves into the clinch.
Simunic pushes Tamburello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3##BC#
Simunic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tamburello scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tamburello lands with a good body shot.
Jab from Tamburello.
Tamburello just misses with a punch to the body.
Tamburello throws a body shot but no joy.
Tamburello scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Simunic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simunic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tamburello changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simunic tries to avoid it but Tamburello manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simunic to the ground. Simunic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tamburello throws a right and a left that Simunic avoids nicely.
Tamburello waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simunic.
Simunic is looking to counter punch.
Tamburello shoots in but no luck this time.
Simunic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Simunic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tamburello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simunic.
Antun Simunic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Simunic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tamburello misses with a body shot.
Simunic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tamburello throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tamburello throws the left hand but Simunic avoids the punch easily.
Simunic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Simunic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tamburello.
Simunic throws a counter high kick but Tamburello was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tamburello blocks a low kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Tamburello misses the target. #CL2#
Tamburello clinches.
Tamburello misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Tamburello dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Simunic misses with a hook.
Chris Tamburello seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tamburello scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tamburello lands with a good body shot.
Tamburello with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Simunic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tamburello.
Tamburello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simunic manages to avoid it.
Simunic throwing a counter right hand but Tamburello manages to avoid it.
Tamburello takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Simunic swats away the attempt to clinch by Tamburello.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamburello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simunic was well out of range. Poor timing from Tamburello.
Simunic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tamburello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simunic manages to avoid it.
It looked like Simunic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tamburello looks to score with a jab to the body but Simunic is just out of range.#T1#
Tamburello misses with a right hand #KD#
and Simunic counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tamburello! Simunic lets Tamburello back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Tamburello scores with a jab to the body.
Tamburello wants to clinch up but Simunic keeps it at a distance.
Simunic is looking for a counter combo.
Tamburello has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Tamburello fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Simunic to the ground. Tamburello is now in Simunic's guard.
Simunic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tamburello on the ground.
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!
Tamburello lands a couple of elbows.
Tamburello throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tamburello accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tamburello cracks Simunic with a solid left hand.
Simunic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simunic tries to get out of the position.
Simunic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tamburello throws a big right hand that misses.
Tamburello content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Simunic has momentary wrist control but Tamburello slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Tamburello throws a big elbow that misses.
Simunic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tamburello postures up in Simunic's guard and throws a big left but Simunic blocks it.
Tamburello wants to control from the top but Simunic keeps moving.
Tamburello is looking to work some ground and pound but Simunic has wrist control.
Tamburello lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tamburello throwing strikes from guard but Simunic blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamburello is looking to work some ground and pound but Simunic has wrist control.
Tamburello wants to control from the top but Simunic keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tamburello changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simunic tries to avoid it but Tamburello manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simunic to the ground. Simunic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Simunic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simunic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tamburello scores with a nice hook to the head.
Simunic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tamburello can't find room to land a body shot as Simunic controls the action.
Simunic struggles to land a body shot inside as Tamburello controls his hands. #BC#
Simunic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Tamburello closes the distance and clinches.
Simunic working aggressively here.
Simunic misses with a punch on the inside.
Tamburello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simunic lands an uppercut.
Simunic throws a punch but it's blocked by Tamburello. #T4#
Simunic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tamburello backwards.
Simunic has had enough of the clinch but Tamburello keeps him there for the moment.
Tamburello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tamburello struggles to land a body shot inside as Simunic controls his hands.
Tamburello cracks Simunic with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tamburello working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tamburello.
A head punch on the inside from Simunic fails to land.
Simunic lands with a right to the head.
Tamburello presses Simunic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tamburello has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Simunic after a bit of a struggle.
Tamburello blocks a body shot from Simunic.
Simunic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tamburello backwards.
Simunic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Simunic's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Simunic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Antun Simunic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Tamburello.
Simunic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Antun Simunic will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tamburello misses with a lunging right hand
and Simunic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tamburello thinking.
Simunic scores with a nice right hand.
Simunic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simunic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simunic scores with a jab to the head.
Tamburello wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tamburello throws a body shot but no joy.
Simunic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamburello misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Simunic misses its target.#TD2#
Tamburello looking to score a takedown here. Simunic is defending well but Tamburello drives through and ends up in Simunic's guard.
Simunic is looking to stand back up but Tamburello counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Simunic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR#
Tamburello has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tamburello scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Simunic has hold of Tamburello's hands but Tamburello slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tamburello winds up and cracks Simunic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tamburello seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simunic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simunic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tamburello.
Tamburello thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Simunic has hold of Tamburello's hands but Tamburello slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tamburello landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tamburello thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simunic's head.
Tamburello winds up and cracks Simunic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Simunic taking some punishment here, with Tamburello in his half guard. #T2#
Tamburello working over Simunic with some ground and pound. Simunic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tamburello not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tamburello thows a huge punch but Simunic dodges it nicely.
Simunic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tamburello.
Tamburello is keen to just control but Simunic is a slippery customer.
Simunic has hold of Tamburello's hands but Tamburello slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tamburello scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Tamburello.
Nice strikes from Tamburello there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tamburello in particular looking to stall.
Tamburello lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Simunic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tamburello.
Tamburello working over Simunic with some ground and pound. Simunic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Simunic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tamburello.
Tamburello working Simunic over with strikes.
Tamburello missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tamburello thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tamburello takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tamburello looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tamburello scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tamburello scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#Simunic is rocked!
Tamburello lands a big elbow - Simunic is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Tamburello!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Tamburello!

Event: SYN 998 Morrison vs Vice
Date: Jun 29, 2023

#R1#
Simunic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Simunic throws a jab but it's blocked by Levangasti.
Simunic throws a front kick aimed at Levangasti's knee but Levangasti avoids it well.
Crunch! Levangasti slams his shin into Simunic's torso.
Simunic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Simunic misses the shot to the body.
Levangasti misses with an uppercut
and Simunic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Simunic.#CUT2#It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.
Levangasti walks into a left hand.
Levangasti avoids the body shot from Simunic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simunic. Levangasti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simunic swinging wildly here.
Levangasti walks forward, straight into a front kick from Simunic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levangasti blocks the body kick.
Levangasti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughterhouse in the buildup to the fight.#T1##TD#
Levangasti shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Simunic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Levangasti is working away from the top position though.
Levangasti lands strikes from half guard.
Levangasti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Levangasti has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Simunic tries to get to full guard but Levangasti has control of the leg.
Simunic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Levangasti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Levangasti is trying to control. Simunic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Levangasti is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Levangasti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simunic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Levangasti lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Simunic is trying to maintain the position but Levangasti is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Levangasti lands a nice short elbow.
Levangasti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Levangasti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Levangasti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simunic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simunic felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Levangasti frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Levangasti with the ground and pound from mount. #T3#
Levangasti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A big strike lands for Levangasti! That's really hurt Simunic and he's turned his back - Levangasti keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Levangasti jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glover Levangasti!
An out of breath Glover Levangasti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 991 Olsen vs Seigel
Date: Jun 08, 2023

#R1#
Simunic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tycoon Player looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Tycoon Player misses the target.
Tycoon Player just misses with a punch to the body.
Tycoon Player swings widly with a right hand
and Simunic counters with a stiff right hand.
Simunic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tycoon Player blocks the body kick.
Tycoon Player throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simunic is looking to land body kicks.
Jab from Simunic.
Nice cross by Tycoon Player.
Tycoon Player misses with a two punch combination.
Simunic throws an off balance right hand
and Tycoon Player counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body kick from Simunic.
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!
Simunic throws a body kick that misses.
Tycoon Player throws out a counter right but Simunic avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from Simunic misses
and Tycoon Player counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Simunic jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD#
Simunic cracks Tycoon Player with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Simunic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tycoon Player to stand back up!#KD#
Simunic drops Tycoon Player with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tycoon Player looks back up at him and smiles so Simunic waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Tycoon Player is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Tycoon Player misses.
Tycoon Player is still on wobbly legs! Can Simunic finish him?
Tycoon Player takes a swing at Simunic's ribcage but misses.
Tycoon Player seems to have recovered his senses.
A low kick lands for Simunic.
Simunic moves out of range of the strikes.
Simunic keeps Tycoon Player at a distance using the push kick.
Tycoon Player looks winded!
Tycoon Player looks to land a right hand but Simunic moved out of range.
It appears Simunic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Simunic closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Tycoon Player out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antun Simunic!
Our winner, Antun Simunic, 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: Bellicose XLI
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Mfer lands a nice shot that snaps Simunic's head back.
Simunic throws an off balance right hand
and Mfer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simunic swats away the attempt to clinch by Mfer.
Simunic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mfer lands the left hand.
Simunic misses with a jab to the body
and Mfer counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simunic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mfer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mfer lands with a straight right. Simunic didn't see that one coming.
We've been hearing reports that Mfer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#KD#
Mfer cracks Simunic with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Simunic looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mfer finish him? #ROC#Simunic is rocked!#T1#
Simunic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simunic swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Mfer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Simunic! Mfer lets Simunic back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Simunic is still on wobbly legs! Can Mfer finish him?
Simunic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mfer counters with a right hand from hell and Simunic is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isopaa Mfer!
After the big win, Isopaa Mfer 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: Bellicose XXXIII
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Simunic throws a hook to the side of Pustik's head but Pustik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pustik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Simunic on the side of the head.
Pustik looks to score with a jab to the body but Simunic is just out of range.
Simunic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pustik closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simunic circles away.#TD#
Pustik closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pustik fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simunic is looking to reverse the position.
Simunic dodges the ground and pound from Pustik.
Simunic dodges the ground and pound from Pustik.
Simunic defending against the ground and pound.
Pustik in side control lands a decent elbow.
Simunic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pustik.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pustik tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pustik throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've been hearing that Pustik has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Pustik cracks Simunic with a big right hand but Simunic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Simunic takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Simunic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pustik working the body and head with strikes.
Pustik working the body and head with strikes.
Pustik lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Simunic down. #ROC#Simunic is rocked!
The crowd goes nuts as Pustik knocks Simunic out cold with a massive hammerfist! Pustik Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Prokop Pustik!

Event: Bellicose XXIV
Date: Feb 05, 2023

#R1#
Douglas avoids the head kick by Simunic.
Douglas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Simunic moves forwards but Douglas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Douglas takes a swing at Simunic's ribcage but misses.
Simunic moves forwards but Douglas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Simunic keeps Douglas at a distance using the push kick.
Douglas connects with a body shot that sends Simunic's belly button to the back.
Douglas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Douglas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Douglas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Simunic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Simunic misses with a shot to the body
and Douglas counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Simunic scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Arthur Douglas has been cut.
Simunic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Douglas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Simunic scrambles back to his feet.
Simunic throws a head kick but Douglas moves out of range.
Simunic avoids the body shot from Douglas.
Simunic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Douglas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Simunic.
Douglas lands a head shot.
A shot to the body from Simunic misses #KD#
and Douglas counters with a crisp right hand that drops Simunic! Douglas lets Simunic back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Simunic catches Douglas right on the button with a cross.
Douglas looks to throw the jab but Simunic is out of range. #T2#
Simunic catches Douglas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Douglas swings for the body but Simunic moves out of range.
Douglas avoids a kick to the body.
Douglas 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.
Douglas sizes up Simunic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from Douglas misses.
A swing and a miss from Douglas.
Simunic thumps Douglas with a low kick.
Douglas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Simunic throws a shot from downtown. Douglas moves away and avoids it.
Simunic throws a looping overhand right but Douglas ducks down to avoid it.
Douglas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simunic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simunic throws a body kick that misses.
Douglas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simunic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Douglas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Douglas looks to land a right hand but Simunic moved out of range.
Simunic throws out a counter right but Douglas avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Simunic.
Simunic flicks out a counter leg kick but Douglas steps away.
Douglas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Simunic. That one must have hurt.#T4#
Simunic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Douglas at a distance.
Douglas slips a jab from Simunic.
A lazy left from Simunic finds it's target.
Douglas misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Simunic misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Douglas blocks the body kick.
Simunic tries a head kick but it misses.
Douglas misses with a hook
and Simunic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Simunic just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Douglas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Douglas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##KD2#
Simunic lands a big uppercut and Douglas crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Douglas looks OK. Simunic waves Douglas back to his feet!
Simunic looks to throw the jab but Douglas is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simunic. Douglas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simunic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Douglas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Douglas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simunic momentarily.
Simunic throws a body kick that misses
and Douglas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simunic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Simunic tries to move into range but Douglas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Simunic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Simunic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Simunic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Simunic is looking to land body kicks.
Douglas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Douglas 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.
Douglas missing with a left hand there. Simunic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Douglas backs off Simunic throws a huge counter combo but Douglas manages to avoid it all.
Douglas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Douglas checks a leg kick.
Simunic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simunic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Simunic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Simunic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Douglas avoids the head kick by Simunic.
Douglas throwing a counter right hand but Simunic manages to avoid it.
Simunic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No joy there for Simunic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Douglas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Douglas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Simunic throws a body kick that misses
and Douglas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simunic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Simunic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick from Douglas, right into the meat of the thigh.
Douglas scores with a hook to the body. Simunic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Simunic throws a sloppy head kick and Douglas moves out of range easily.
Douglas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simunic misses with a looping right.
Douglas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Douglas checks a leg kick.
Simunic connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#Arthur Douglas's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Simunic misses with the body kick
and Douglas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Douglas throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Simunic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Douglas misses with an uppercut.
Douglas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Douglas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Douglas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simunic! But no joy.
Simunic takes a swing at Douglas's ribcage but misses.
Douglas misses with a hook. Simunic ducked under it nicely.
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 Arthur Douglas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arthur Douglas'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Simunic.
Douglas throwing a counter right hand but Simunic manages to avoid it.
Douglas lands with a hook. Simunic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Simunic feints and then cracks Douglas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Douglas down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Simunic - that will leave a mark!
Douglas cracks Simunic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Douglas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simunic follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simunic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Simunic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Douglas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Douglas misses the target.
Simunic pushes Douglas away with a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Simunic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Douglas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Simunic. That one must have hurt.
A cross from Simunic lands.
Simunic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Douglas.
Douglas throwing a counter right hand but Simunic manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Simunic cracks Douglas with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Simunic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Douglas to stand back up!#ROC2#Douglas is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simunic lands a brutal uppercut that launches Douglas off his feet! Douglas tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antun Simunic!
A victorious Antun Simunic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bellicose XV
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Schlesien lunges at Simunic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Simunic's hand.
Schlesien scores with a nice right hand.
Schlesien lands a brutal head kick. Simunic looks out on his feet and Schlesien throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Huber Schlesien!
Huber Schlesien tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Bellicose VI
Date: Nov 26, 2022

#R1#
Seigel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A swing and a miss from Seigel.
Simunic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Simunic misses with a body shot
and Seigel counters with a one-two to the body.
Simunic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Simunic throws a head kick that Seigel semi-blocks. #CUT2#It looks like Bugsy Seigel has been cut.
We've been told by Seigel's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Simunic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Simunic takes a jab right on the kisser.
A lazy body kick from Simunic
enabling Seigel to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simunic throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Seigel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Seigel. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Simunic.
Seigel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Simunic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seigel.
Seigel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Seigel fails to land.
Seigel trying to land knees to the body.
Seigel struggles to land a body shot inside as Simunic controls his hands.
Seigel just leaning against Simunic, taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seigel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seigel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Simunic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seigel prevents a body shot from Simunic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simunic.
Seigel working Simunic over with knees to the body.
Seigel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Simunic breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Simunic lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simunic throws a front kick that sends Seigel stumbling back into the cage.
Simunic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Seigel cracks Simunic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Simunic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seigel.
Seigel throws a body shot but no joy.
Seigel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Simunic lands a jab to Seigel's midsection.#T3#
Seigel scores with a push kick.
Seigel on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Seigel scores with a decent looking hook.
Simunic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Seigel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Seigel.
Simunic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seigel was well out of range. Poor timing from Simunic.
As Simunic looks to move away, Seigel throws a big counter combo but Simunic just gets out of the way.
Antun Simunic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simunic misses with a body shot.
Simunic throws a looping overhand right but Seigel ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Simunic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Seigel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Seigel connects with a knee to the head.
Simunic avoiding damage as Seigel throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Simunic breaks 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!
Seigel catches Simunic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Simunic misses with an uppercut.
Seigel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Simunic's head backwards.
Seigel works Simunic's body with a nice hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Simunic.
Seigel avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bugsy Seigel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bugsy Seigel'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#
Simunic throws an overhand right that lands on Seigel's shoulder, as Seigel tries to avoid the shot.
Seigel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Simunic throws a sloppy head kick
and Seigel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Simunic thinking.
Seigel with a nice calf kick.
Seigel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simunic counters with a left to the body.
Simunic throws an overhand right that lands on Seigel's shoulder, as Seigel tries to avoid the shot.
Seigel throwing a counter right hand but Simunic manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simunic throws a sloppy head kick
and Seigel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seigel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simunic can do to turn this around?#CL#
Seigel rushes Simunic and presses him up against the cage.
Simunic prevents a body shot from Seigel. #T1#
Seigel misses with a knee strike.
Simunic is trying to break free.
Bugsy Seigel has scored more points in the clinch so far.#KD#
Seigel drops Simunic with a big knee straight up the middle! Simunic is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #CUT#It looks like Antun Simunic has been cut.
Simunic is breathing heavily.
A big right from Simunic misses.
Seigel wants to clinch up but Simunic keeps it at a distance.
Simunic thows a body kick. Seigel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Seigel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bugsy Seigel is winning the standup battle so far.
Seigel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Simunic misses with a head kick.
Simunic scores with a head kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simunic sizes up Seigel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Simunic avoids a kick to the body.
Simunic swings widly with a right hand
and Seigel counters with a nice uppercut.
Simunic misses with a head kick.
Simunic is looking to land body kicks.
Seigel needs to keep his hands up - Simunic had a free shot at his head there.
Simunic throws a head kick but Seigel moves out of range.
Simunic swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Seigel counters with a crisp right hand that drops Simunic! Seigel lets Simunic back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T3#
Simunic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Seigel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on Simunic's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Simunic manages to break the clinch.
Simunic misses with a body punch #CL#
and Seigel moves into the clinch.
Seigel just leaning against Simunic, taking a breather.
Seigel taking a breather.
Seigel 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.
Seigel misses with a punch to the body.
Seigel trying to land knees to the body.
Come on Seigel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Simunic scores with a shot to the side of Seigel's head. #BC2#
Simunic manages to break the clinch.
Seigel swings widly with a right hand
and Simunic counters with a good low kick that Seigel was not able to check. #T4#
Simunic throws a solid leg kick but Seigel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Simunic.
Seigel tried to counter with a leg kick but Simunic avoided it.
Simunic lands a nice hook to Seigel's body. Seigel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Simunic looks to throw a body kick
and Seigel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy left from Simunic finds it's target.
Simunic looks to land a left hand but Seigel moved out of range nicely.
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!
Simunic throws a lazy right hand but Seigel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simunic misses with a hook. Seigel ducked under it nicely.
Seigel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bugsy Seigel dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Simunic throws a body shot but no joy.
Seigel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Simunic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seigel's sensitive parts.
Simunic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Simunic throws a looping overhand right but Seigel ducks down to avoid it.
Seigel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Simunic is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simunic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Seigel lands a nice looking kick to the body. Simunic takes a step back to recover.
Seigel connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Seigel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Seigel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A telegraphed right hand from Simunic misses the target.
Seigel blocks a jab.
Simunic keeps the fight on the outside.
Simunic scoring well with a low kick there.
Seigel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Antun Simunic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bugsy Seigel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Seigel avoids a kick to the body.
Seigel throws a shot to the body.
Simunic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Simunic throws a hook but Seigel blocks it.
Seigel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Simunic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seigel.
Seigel connects with a jab.
Seigel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Simunic will feel that in the morning.
Seigel scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T3##CL#
Seigel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Seigel connects with a knee to the head.
Seigel scores a nice knee to the body.
Simunic working hard to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Simunic.
Seigel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simunic has had enough of the clinch but Seigel keeps him there for the moment.
Seigel lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Simunic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simunic looks to land a body kick but Seigel moved away.
Seigel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Seigel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Seigel throws a shot to the body.
Simunic misses with a hook to the body
and Seigel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simunic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seigel lands with a straight right. Simunic didn't see that one coming.
Seigel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Simunic misses with a looping left.
Seigel throwing a counter right hand but Simunic manages to avoid it.
Simunic throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Seigel counters by clinching up.
Seigel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simunic avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bugsy Seigel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Seigel 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Bugsy Seigel!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Bugsy Seigel!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Bugsy Seigel!

Bugsy Seigel wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Bugsy Seigel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: LAFC 53
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Rize connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch lands to the side of Rize 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Simunic staying out of range there.
Simunic scores with a body shot.
Simunic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rize has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Rize walks into a jab.
Simunic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rize doesn't seem bothered though.
Simunic misses with a low kick.
Simunic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Simunic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A quick step to the side and Rize tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simunic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rize feints and then cracks Simunic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Simunic down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rize lands a right hook to the body.
Rize dodges the punch combination from Simunic.
Jab, jab by Rize - just one landing.
Rize throws a hook but Simunic blocks it.
Simunic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Simunic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Rize is looking to land body kicks.
Simunic slips a jab and a cross from Rize.
Simunic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simunic misses with an uppercut. Rize saw that one coming.
Simunic misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rize. Simunic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rize 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. #KD2#
Simunic lands a big head kick that sends Rize tumbling to the mat! Simunic takes a step backwards and waves Rize back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Rize is rocked!
Simunic closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Rize! Simunic dives in looking to finish! Rize 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 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antun Simunic!
An out of breath Antun Simunic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: LAFC Vegas 2
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Paa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Paa shoots in looking for a takedown but Simunic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Paa walks into a straight right hand from Simunic.
Simunic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Simunic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simunic misses with a jab, cross combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Paa misses its target.
Some bone on bone action there as Simunic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Paa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Paa throws a looping overhand right but Simunic ducks down to avoid it.
Paa digs a good hook to Simunic's body.
Paa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simunic.
Simunic throws a hook but Paa blocks it.
Simunic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Paa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simunic moves forwards but Paa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Paa misses with a low kick.
Paa scores with a jab. Simunic acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD#
Paa looking to score a takedown here. Simunic is defending well but Paa drives through and ends up in Simunic's guard.#T1#
Simunic can't keep his opponent in guard - Paa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Paa is looking to stall here but Simunic recovers full guard.
Paa looking to pass the guard.
Paa wants to control from the top but Simunic keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simunic can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2##SUB#
Paa has hold of Simunic's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Simunic tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Paa cranks the arm and Simunic screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Simunic, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Iso Paa!

Event: LAFC 47
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Simunic feints a jab promting Bonzela Franco to slip. Simunic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bonzela Franco slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Ezio Bonzela Franco has been cut.
Simunic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bonzela Franco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Simunic misses.
Bonzela Franco moves forwards but Simunic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Simunic throws a solid leg kick but Bonzela Franco takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Simunic.
Simunic misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Bonzela Franco counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bonzela Franco.
A right hook to the body lands for Simunic.
Simunic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonzela Franco backwards.
Simunic has a couple of punches blocked by Bonzela Franco.
Simunic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Simunic scores with a shot to the side of Bonzela Franco's head. #T1#
Simunic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bonzela Franco looks winded!#BC2#
Bonzela Franco breaks from the clinch.
Bonzela Franco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simunic. Simunic obviously looking to wear him down.
Bonzela Franco throws the kick towards the body but Simunic avoids it.
Simunic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#That has opened up Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut even more.
Simunic with the inside leg kick.
Bonzela Franco shoots in looking for a takedown but Simunic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bonzela Franco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bonzela Franco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Simunic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Simunic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
You can see that Bonzela Franco has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks#T2#
Simunic throws a leg kick which misses Bonzela Franco's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonzela Franco tries to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Simunic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simunic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bonzela Franco tries to move into range but Simunic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#The cut above Ezio Bonzela Franco's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#KD#
Simunic lands a big right hand that sends Bonzela Franco crashing to the mat! Simunic stays standing though and waves Bonzela Franco back to his feet!#ROC#Bonzela Franco is rocked!#CUT#Ezio Bonzela Franco'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 Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Antun Simunic!
An out of breath Antun Simunic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: LAFC 45
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Ahearn misses the shot to the body.
Ahearn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahearn misses the target. #KD2#
Simunic lands a left and a right that send Ahearn crashing to the mat, dazed. Simunic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Ahearn is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Padraig Ahearn has been cut.
Simunic lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Ahearn head around and knocks him out cold! Simunic hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antun Simunic!
During a confident post fight interview, Antun Simunic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ENIGMA 99
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Conway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Simunic misses its intended target.
Conway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Conway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simunic.
Antun Simunic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simunic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Conway is able to avoid easily.
Simunic takes a kick to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Conway.
Conway uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A cross from Conway lands.
Conway loads up on a big right hand but Simunic slips the punch.
A clash of legs there as Simunic blocks the low kick.
Simunic thinks about countering with a head kick.
Simunic moves out of range of the leg kick from Conway.
Conway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Simunic throws a leg kick but Conway sees it coming and moves out of range. #KD2#
Conway lands a big head kick that sends Simunic tumbling to the mat! Conway takes a step backwards and waves Simunic back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Antun Simunic has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Conway! Simunic is out on his feet! Conway rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Simunic is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Simunic is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Conway!
Our winner, Jake Conway, 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: ENIGMA 88
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Granite slips under a jab from Simunic.
Simunic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granite was well out of range. Poor timing from Simunic.
Granite loads up on a big right hand but Simunic slips the punch.
Simunic throws a shot from downtown. Granite moves away and avoids it.
Simunic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simunic misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Granite .
Granite has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughter Houze in the buildup to the fight.
Simunic throws a jab when Granite was well out of range.
A lazy body kick from Granite
and Simunic counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Granite waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simunic.
Simunic misses with a hook
and Granite counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simunic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Simunic loads up on a big right hand but Granite slips the punch.
Simunic feints a jab promting Granite to slip. Simunic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Granite slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Granite has been cut.
Granite throws a wild body kick that Simunic sees coming a mile off.
Simunic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Granite .
Granite feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Simunic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jimmy Granite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Simunic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Granite was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Simunic.
Simunic throws a sloppy body shot
and Granite counters with a stiff right hand.
Simunic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Simunic feints a counter leg kick.
Simunic misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Simunic misses.
Simunic wants to slow Granite down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Granite clinches up with Simunic and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granite tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simunic's elbow. #BC2#
Simunic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Granite scores with a push kick.#T3#
Simunic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Granite .
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Granite wants to clinch.
Crunch! Simunic slams his shin into Granite 's torso.
Granite gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Simunic counters with a head kick. That will keep Granite thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T4#
Granite lands a right hook to the body.
Granite fakes the leg kick and cracks Simunic in the body.
Granite looks to clinch
and Granite takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Granite comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simunic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simunic throws a leg kick that misses.
Simunic throws a head kick that misses
and Granite counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simunic moves out of range as Granite throws a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jimmy Granite will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Granite 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Simunic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Granite scores with a nice body kick.
Simunic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Granite connects with a nice looking jab.
Granite throws a quick head kick that knocks Simunic silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Granite is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jimmy Granite !
Jimmy Granite tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: ENIGMA 83
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
Emelianenko swings for the body but Simunic moves out of range.
Simunic replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Emelianenko blocks it well.
Simunic slips a jab from Emelianenko.
Simunic tries a quick counter leg kick but Emelianenko is wise to it.
Emelianenko throws a body kick that misses.
Simunic is trying to counter with his kicks.
Simunic scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Roman Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko throws a body punch but Simunic moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Simunic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Emelianenko is looking to clinch.
And Simunic responds with a good body kick, but Emelianenko manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simunic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a thumping low kick.
Simunic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Emelianenko misses
and Simunic counters with a good, hard body kick but Emelianenko shrugs it off. #T1#
Emelianenko misses with a body punch
and Simunic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Roman Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Simunic.
An inside leg kick lands from Simunic.
A slow jab from Simunic misses its intended target.
Emelianenko misses with a straight left.
We've been told by Emelianenko's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Emelianenko.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simunic! But no joy.
Emelianenko throws a body punch but Simunic moves out of range.
Simunic throws out a counter right but Emelianenko avoids it with no problem.
Emelianenko misses with a combination
and Simunic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Emelianenko missing with a left hand there. Simunic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simunic motions for Emelianenko to come forward. Simunic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko connects with a crisp jab.
Emelianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Simunic's shoulder, as Simunic tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Simunic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Emelianenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Simunic off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emelianenko misses with a right hand
and Simunic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Simunic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simunic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simunic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Simunic connects with a solid leg kick.
Simunic scores with a leg kick.
Emelianenko scores with a hook.
Simunic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Emelianenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Emelianenko. #CL#
Emelianenko clinches with his opponent.
Emelianenko tries to work over Simunic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simunic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Emelianenko has him pressed against the cage.
Simunic is trying to break the clinch but Emelianenko is controlling him.#BC2#
Simunic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emelianenko throws a combination that misses
and Simunic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko thuds a left hand into Simunic's body.
Simunic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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 Roman Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Emelianenko'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#
Simunic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simunic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Emelianenko. That did some damage!
Emelianenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Simunic counters with a nice body kick.
Emelianenko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Simunic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Emelianenko if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Simunic misses its intended target.
Simunic misses with a body kick.#T1#
Emelianenko misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Emelianenko's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Simunic takes a swing at Emelianenko's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simunic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Simunic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Emelianenko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Simunic counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Roman Emelianenko's cut is getting worse.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Simunic avoids it easily.
Simunic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emelianenko is looking to counter punch.
Emelianenko throws a body kick that misses
and Simunic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Emelianenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Emelianenko blocks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Simunic.
Simunic follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Emelianenko digs a good hook to Simunic's body.
Emelianenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simunic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Emelianenko misses with a hook. Simunic ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Simunic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Simunic is just out of range.
Emelianenko throws a right hand that misses
and Simunic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Simunic.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
Emelianenko works the jab nicely.
Emelianenko throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
and Simunic counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Emelianenko! He's just covering up as Simunic starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antun Simunic!
A relieved looking Antun Simunic 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: ENIGMA 76
Date: Feb 13, 2022

#R1#
Simunic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Uncle Abner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abner throws a jab but it's blocked by Simunic.
A combination from Abner does no damage.
Abner throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Simunic counters with a nice right hand that sends Abner toppling to the canvas! Abner scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Simunic finish him?!#ROC2#Abner is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Uncle Abner has been cut.
Simunic throws an uppercut from hell that sends Abner clean off his feet! He's out cold! Simunic stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antun Simunic!
A relieved looking Antun Simunic 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: ENIGMA MONDAY NIGHT FIGHTS 2
Date: Jan 03, 2022

#R1#
Simunic circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simunic! But no joy.
Abashidze throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simunic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simunic takes a swing at Abashidze's ribcage but misses.
Abashidze scores with a jab. Simunic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Abashidze doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Simunic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abashidze with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Abashidze shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Abashidze showed some decent athleticism there.
Abashidze scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abashidze stalling.
Abashidze sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simunic defending well though. #T1#
Abashidze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simunic keeps working.
Simunic has hold of Abashidze's hands but Abashidze slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Abashidze takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Simunic is in trouble now - Abashidze has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abashidze trying to control but Simunic is having none of it.
Abashidze landing shots from mount.
Abashidze with shots to the head and body - Simunic looks very uncomfortable down there.
Abashidze raining down shots from the mount!
Abashidze with shots to the head and body - Simunic looks very uncomfortable down there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simunic can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Abashidze with shots to the head and body - Simunic looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abashidze working Simunic over with strikes here. #ROC#Simunic is rocked!
Abashidze is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Simunic goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Abashidze!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lasha Abashidze!

Event: ENIGMA 63
Date: Dec 14, 2021

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Abner. Those never looked like landing.
Antun Simunic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simunic misses with a kick to the body.
Abner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simunic throws a sloppy body shot
and Abner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abner throws a series of punches but Simunic avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Simunic finds it's way through Abner's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Uncle Abner has been cut.
Abner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Simunic.#CL2#
Simunic gets a clinch.
I was talking to Abner's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Simunic lands with a left to the head.
Abner takes a shot to the head.
Simunic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simunic.
Simunic lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Abner is rocked!
Simunic pushes Abner against the cage. Simunic is working some dirty boxing. Simunic pushes off with a quick right hook! Abner goes down! Abner tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Simunic moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antun Simunic!
A very excited looking Antun Simunic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Sickness VI
Date: Nov 25, 2021

#R1#
Simunic dips to his left and cracks Bonzela Franco with an uppercut!#CUT#It looks like Ezio Bonzela Franco has been cut.
Bonzela Franco misses with a takedown attempt - Simunic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Simunic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bonzela Franco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simunic throws a right hand that Bonzela Franco ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonzela Franco also avoids with ease.
Simunic is looking to land body kicks.
Simunic swats away the attempt to clinch by Bonzela Franco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Simunic.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bonzela Franco 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.
Bonzela Franco takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Simunic lands a jab to the head.
Simunic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T1#
Simunic lands with a good body shot.
Simunic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Antun Simunic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonzela Franco sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bonzela Franco looks winded!
Bonzela Franco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#That has opened up Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut even more.
Bonzela Franco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Simunic.
Simunic connects with a single shot there.
Simunic scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#The cut above Ezio Bonzela Franco's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bonzela Franco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Simunic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Simunic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simunic thuds a left hand into Bonzela Franco's body.
Bonzela Franco on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #KD#
Simunic lands a big head kick that sends Bonzela Franco tumbling to the mat! Simunic takes a step backwards and waves Bonzela Franco back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Bonzela Franco is rocked!#CUT#Ezio Bonzela Franco'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 Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Antun Simunic!
Antun Simunic is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Antun Simunic 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: SICKNESS II
Date: Oct 08, 2021

#R1#
Knell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knell throws a right hand that misses
and Simunic counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Death Knell has been cut.
Simunic misses with an uppercut. Knell saw that one coming.
Knell connects with a body shot.
Simunic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Knell misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Simunic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simunic takes one to the chin there.
Knell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Simunic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knell.
Simunic staying out of range there.
Death Knell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simunic misses with a wild body shot.
Knell throws a looping overhand right but Simunic ducks down to avoid it.
Knell connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Knell.#T1##KD2#
Knell throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Simunic tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#Simunic is rocked!#SU2#
Knell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Simunic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simunic was well out of range. Poor timing from Knell.
A big right from Simunic misses.
Knell scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simunic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knell has time to react.
Knell drops Simunic with a big left hand! Simunic is injured, injured bad! Knell jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Death Knell!
Death Knell thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BKFC 15 - Widenose vs Ford
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simunic.
Simunic misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Simunic throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Simunic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Simunic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Simunic scores with a shot to the body.
Simunic cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Simunic.
Simunic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Simunic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Simunic manages to avoid it.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simunic throws out the jab.
Jones tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Simunic manages to circle out of the way.
Jones throws a hook but Simunic blocks it.
Simunic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones's head.#T1#
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD2#
Simunic sends Jones crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Simunic is motioning to the referee to let Jones up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Simunic throws a body shot but no joy. #KD2#
Simunic cracks Jones with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Simunic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jones to stand back up!#ROC2#Jones is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simunic misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Simunic.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Simunic tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simunic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simunic lands a body shot. #T2#
Simunic looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Simunic connects with a body shot.
Jones is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Simunic sends Jones crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Simunic is motioning to the referee to let Jones up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#It looks like Geraint Jones has been cut.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Simunic engages and cracks Jones with a massive lead left hook - Jones tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Simunic is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antun Simunic!
Antun Simunic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BKFC 13 - Hurst vs Christ
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Simunic leaves Marshall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Simunic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Simunic lands a jab to Marshall's midsection.
Marshall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simunic.
Nice sprawl there from Simunic as Marshall shoots in.
Marshall fails with the takedown
and Simunic counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shannon Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simunic scores with a hook to the body. Marshall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Simunic scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Shannon Marshall has been cut.#KD2#
Simunic cracks Marshall with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Marshall looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Simunic finish him? #ROC2#Marshall is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshall leaves his chin hanging out and Simunic seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Marshall crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antun Simunic!
A victorious Antun Simunic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BKFC - 265 Bracket
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Simunic looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.
Simunic throws a right hand that misses
and Emelianenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've been told by Emelianenko's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Simunic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Simunic throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
Emelianenko drops Simunic with a beautiful combination! Simunic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Emelianenko is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Antun Simunic has been cut.
Roman Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simunic swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Emelianenko counters with a nice right hand that sends Simunic toppling to the canvas! Simunic scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Emelianenko finish him?!#ROC#Simunic 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!
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simunic manages to avoid it.
Emelianenko throws the left hand but Simunic avoids the punch easily.
Emelianenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simunic. That did some damage!
Simunic moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simunic! But no joy.
A shot to the liver by Emelianenko. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Emelianenko defending well as Simunic loads up on a big left hand.
Simunic swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Emelianenko lands with a right and another and another! Simunic is in big trouble! Emelianenko lands again and this time it's lights out for Simunic! A quality knockout there for Emelianenko.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roman Emelianenko!
Roman Emelianenko was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2021

#R1#
Boy tries to close the distance and clinch but Simunic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simunic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simunic lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot by Simunic.
Boy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simunic connects with a body shot.
Boy avoids the body shot from Simunic.
A nice combination there by Boy.
Simunic cracks Boy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boy connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boy lands a jab to Simunic's midsection.
Simunic cracks Boy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Simunic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boy at a distance.
Boy looks winded!
Simunic defending well as Boy loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Simunic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Simunic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simunic tests Boy's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Boy is looking to clinch. #KD#
Simunic sends Boy crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Simunic is motioning to the referee to let Boy up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Boy is rocked!
Simunic weaves into range and cracks Boy right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Boy goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Simunic is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antun Simunic!

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